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inquired if the City had the necessary signed easements. City Attorney Goodrich replied that the City has received the appraisal of the property and they are willing to provide the City early access if the City deposits the approved appraisal value of $52,300. Councilmember Zimmen-nan noted that he has seen that the contractor's equipment is already on the site. City Engineer Olson stated that he received a call from the subcontractor inquiring if they could move the equipment in early because of the weight restrictions and Mr. Olson and told them that they could place it on the property at their own risk. Motion was amended to be subject to the City Attorney confirming that right of access has been obtained. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and ZimmmTnan. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt Resolution #02-02- approving appraisal of damages for the acquisition of the parcels owned by the MPCA necessary for the construction of the extension of Sunwood Drive and Azurite Streets. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Hendriksen, Kurak, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #9: Consider Introduction of a No Trespassing Ordinance City Attorney Goodrich stated that last summer, the Ramsey Police Department ticketed four juveniles, who were sitting on the landfill watching fireworks. The Anoka County Attorney's office refused to proceed with prosecution because state statutes do not prohibit such conduct. Simply walking on a property that has a "no trespassing" sign or a fenced in area is not an offense under state statute. If a person is asked to leave and refuses to leave, or is asked to leave and then returns, the person can be cited for trespassing under state statutes. The County Attorney's office suggested that the City adopt a no trespassing ordinance similar to the Coon Rapids no trespassing ordinance, in order to prosecute for such violations. Staff recommended that the Council consider a no trespassing ordinance in the interest of cooperating with the MPCA in its management of the closed Anoka Regional Landfill. On August 14, 2001, the City Council directed staff to draft the no trespassing ordinance and to present it for introduction. Motion by Councilmember Hendfiksen, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to introduce Ordinance #02-02- adding Section 5.16 to the City Code and which Section provides for prosecution and penalties for persons trespassing certain properties within the City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Kurak, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City Council/February 26, 2002 Page 29 of 35 -53-