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(1) Written permission from the property owner shall be obtained prior to the discharge of a firearm or bow on the <br />owner's property by anyone other than the owner. <br />(2) When recreational target shooting is conducted, the projectile shall be directed at a target with a backstop of <br />sufficient size, strength and density to stop and control the projectile. <br />(3) When discharging a firearm or bow, the projectile shall not carry beyond the property line. <br />(4) All hunting shall be conducted in compliance with the regulations of the State of Minnesota. <br />(g) Enforcement of state law. Nothing in this section shall prohibit peace officers from enforcing the provisions of <br />state law applicable to firearms, the hunting of big or small game, or trespassing. <br />(h) Violations. <br />(1) In addition to penalties available under state law and City Code, the police department may revoke discharge <br />privileges under this section for a violation of this section or a violation of state law related to hunting, firearms or <br />trespassing. Any person whose privileges are revoked may appeal the revocation to the City Council. <br />(2) Violation; Penalty: Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, <br />upon conviction thereof, shall be punished according to state law. <br />SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE <br />This Ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter section 5.04. <br />Funding Source: <br />Not Applicable <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff is recommending the City Council adopt the attached ordinance. <br />Action: <br />Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #20-19 Amending <br />Chapter 34 of the City Code: "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions," Governing the Use of Firearms, Bows, and <br />Arrows. <br />Roll Call Vote <br />Councilmember Kuzma <br />Councilmember Specht <br />Councilmember Musgrove <br />Councilmember Riley <br />Councilmember Menth <br />Mayor LeTourneau <br />Draft Ord. #20-19 <br />Inbox <br />Jeff Katers <br />Kurt Ulrich <br />Form Started By: Colleen Lasher <br />Final Approval Date: 10/22/2020 <br />Reviewed By <br />Jeff Katers <br />Kurt Ulrich <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Date <br />10/22/2020 01:08 PM <br />10/22/2020 02:00 PM <br />Started On: 10/20/2020 03:32 PM <br />