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CITY OF ANOKA CITY CODE CHAPTER 50; ARTICLE VI ARTICLE VI. Section 50-230. CHAPTER 50. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES Mississippi River Sneed Restrictions Purpose. The purpose of the restrictions in this section is to (a) prevent soil erosion, (b) minimize damage to docks and other structures; and (c) promote public safety. Surface zoning of the Mississippi River by restricting speeds during certain seasonal fluctuations of the water level. A slow -no -wake speed shall be in effect 24 hours per day on the Mississippi River between River Mile 879 upstream (upstream of the upstream tip of Goodin Island, located between Dayton and Ramsey) and River Mile 866.2 downstream (the Coon Rapids Dam) when the river level on the Mississippi River exceeds 834 feet above sea level, as measured and marked at Gauge C, Poi* I-lA, on the Anoka - Champlin Bridge, on both sides of the river. Anoka, Minnesota and located at the confluence of the Runt i&A-A avravp Wvers. A map depicting the physical boundaries of this section is attached as Attachment A. When high water levels have subsided and have remained below an elevation of 8374 feet for three consecutive days, said restrictions shall be promptly removed. Section 50-231. Definitions. For the purpose of this division, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: Slow -no -wake means operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain steerage, but in no case greater than five miles per hour. Operate means to navigate or otherwise use a watercraft. Watercraft means the same as is defined in Minn. Stats. ch. 361, subd. 7. Person means an individual, partnership, corporation or any body of persons, whether incorporated or formed into an association. Section 50-232. Violation. No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than slow -no -wake speed on the Mississippi River during a period when a slow -no -wake speed is in effect. Section 50-233. Enforcement. The City Police Department, the Anoka County Sheriff's Department and other licensed Peace Officers, including Conservation Officers of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Minnesota, are authorized to enforce this article. Section 50-234. Exemptions. All authorized emergency, resource management and law enforcement personnel shall be exempt from the restrictions of this division while they are performing their official duties. Section 50-235. Notification. 1 of 3