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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 493-97
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF CHAPTERS 606, 607 AND 1005
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REQUIREMENT
TO MOW TALL GRASSES AND CREATING AN EXEMPTION FOR WETLAND
AND NATIVE VEGETATION
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Weed Code is to prevent the growth, germination and
spread of noxious weeds within the City; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Nuisance Code is to protect the health, safety, comfort and
repose of the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the existing requirement for mowing noxious weeds and tall grasses as stated
in the Municipal Code does not allow any exceptions; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of locations within the City where tall grasses grow as
wetland and native vegetation; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that certain undisturbed or natural areas are an aesthetic
and ecological benefit to the environment; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Mounds View recommends approval of Ordinance 594, an ordinance relating to exemptions from
the noxious weed/tall grass provisions and amending Chapters 606, 607 and 1005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff
to forward this Resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 5th day Of February, 1997.
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Jerry Peterson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director
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