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CASE CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING PREMISES WHICH ARE CONDUCIVE TO HIGH-RISK SEXUAL CONDUCT By: Mike Auspos, Police Chief William Goodrich, City Attorney Background: As was stated when this ordinance was introduced on May 28, 1991, the Police Chief has reason to believe that within the City there are commercial premises and buildings which,by reason of their design and use, are conducive to the spread of communicable disease, particularly with regard to AIDS. The enclosed proposed ordinance is therefore drafted to respond to this concern. Included with the May 28, 1991 agenda was information from the U.S. Surgeon General and Minnesota Department of Health which will give you background on this subject as well as permit you to make the appropriate f'mdings. We are also including information described below for your review. Staff has prepared the proposed finding based on this information. Enclosed you will also find an Affidavit from Police Chief Auspos on this subject. We ask that you read and review all the information presented in preparation for your discussion and consideration of the proposed amendment. We will be prepared to discuss and answer any questions you may have on this matter. The following are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) Proposed ordinance relating to high-risk sexual conduct Police Chief Mike Auspos' Affidvait March 14, 1986 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published by the Center for Disease Control of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Recommendation: Staff recommends that the proposed ordinance, after discussion, be adopted. Council Action: Motion to adopt Ordinance #91-__ amending Chapter 5 of the City Code of the City of Ramsey by the addition of a section regulating premises conducive to high-risk sexual conduct. Review Checklist: Police Chief City Attorney City Administrator CC:07/23/91