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limited to matters of the preservation of the community forest, water quality, wetland preservation, groundwater <br /> protection, ecological preservation, control of soil erosion and air, noise and light pollution. The committee shall <br /> also review, upon request, environmental documents referred to from time to time by the planning commission or <br /> city council. The board shall: <br /> (1) Become familiar with state statutes, federal regulations, agency rules, and city ordinances on the <br /> subject of an environmental nature. <br /> (2) Receive information regarding the role of the Watershed Management Organization, municipalities, <br /> department of natural resources, and Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agencies on <br /> environmental issues and review related data. <br /> (3) Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend appropriate revisions <br /> and /or additions to the city council. <br /> (4) Promote public outreach and education regarding environmental issues facing the city. <br /> (5) Develop an annual work plan that is subject to the approval of the city council. <br /> (Code 1978, § 2.03.06; Ord. No. 92 -04, 6 -12 -1992; Ord. No. 98 -15, 1 -11 -1999; Ord. No. 04 -30, 8 -23 -2004; Ord. <br /> No. 06 -14, § 1, 4 -25 -2006; Ord. No. 09 -01, § 1, 2 -24 -2009) <br /> Sec. 2 - 160. - Rules and procedures. <br /> The board or commission shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be <br /> necessary for the proper execution and conduct of business. <br /> (Code 1978, § 2.03.07; Ord. No. 92 -04, 6 -12 -1992) <br /> Secs. 2 -161 -2 -188. - Reserved. <br /> SECTION 3 SUMMARY <br /> The following official summary of Ordinance #11 -13 has been approved by the City Council of the City of <br /> Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. <br /> It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #11 -13 to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 117 (Zoning and Subdivision <br /> of Land) Section 117 -53 (Variances) to reflect amendments to Minnesota Statute Section 462.357 to remove the <br /> definition of undue hardship and replace with a new definition of practical difficulty as it relates to the <br /> interpretation of reasonable use. <br /> SECTION 4 EFFECTIVE DATE <br /> The effective date of this ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter <br /> Section 5.07. <br /> Adopted by the Ramsey City Council the 11 day of October�2,01111. <br /> Mayor GZ% �° <br /> Ordinance #11 -13 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />