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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />Topic Report: Administrative Fines for <br />Minor Traffic Violations <br />By: James Way Police Chief <br />Background: <br />At the request of a councilmember, staff was asked to gather information outlining administrative fines <br />for minor traffic violations. At a Council Work Session on 5-1-07, council members were given <br />information on administrative fines. After much discussion, it was decided to bring the issue back <br />after the Minnesota legislative session was complete. <br />Because MN State Statute does not specifically allow the use of administrative fines, there are very <br />few cities that currently use this practice. Legislation was introduced to allow cities to use <br />administrative fines under State Statute. The legislation did not pass and therefore did not become law. <br />Several cities that were using the administrative fines for traffic offenses received notification from the <br />Office of the State Auditor that theyhad to remit moneyto the State that was collected by the use of <br />administrative fines. A "Statement of Position" by the State Auditor is attached to this case. <br />There are several factors that will need to be considered for the City of Ramsey to implement the use <br />of administrative fines. Staff is seeking direction from Council regarding whether or not there is a <br />desire to implement an administrative fine policy. <br />Action Statement: <br />Based on discussion. <br />Reviewed by: <br />Police Chief <br />Interim City Administrator <br />CCWS: 7/17/07 <br />