Agenda - Council - 06/25/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I '1 ! I I I I Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. The public hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:33 p.m. Councilmember Anderson noted that a violation is a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in ,jail or a fine of $700. She asked ifa.judge is limited to this or if the language should include "up to" 90 days in jail or "up to" a fine of $700. City Attorney Goodrich stated th. is would be th.e maximum and the judge would have latitude to find something less. Mayor Gamec stated his willingness to consider a trailway if that is found to be feasible. Councihnember Anderson noted that many residents trailer their snowmobiles and use them in a different area, not in Ramsey. Mayor Gamec concurred that is the case. Councilmember Kurak asked if you can snowmobile on your own property even if you are located within the restricted area. Mayor Gamec stated that is correct and the property owner can also give written permission to someone else to snowmobile on their property. Councilmember Kurak stated she does not want to restrict a person's rights 'to use their own property. City Attorney Goodrich stated it would not remove property rights. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to introduce the ordinance authorizing the change in Ramsey City 'Ordinance 6.04, renaming the ordinance and further restricting the use of recreational vehicles in the City of Ramsey. City Council/June 11, 2002 Page 7 of 30 -33-