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PART II CODE OF ORDINANCES

 

Chapter 1  GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1-1.  Designation and citation of Code.

The ordinances embraced in the following chapters and sections shall constitute and be designated the "Code of Ordinances, City of Albert Lea , Minnesota ."

(Code 1980, § 1.08)

Charter references: Revision and codification of ordinances, § 3.11.

State law references: Codification, M.S.A. § 415.021.

Sec. 1-2.  Definitions and rules of construction.

(a)        In the construction of this Code and of all ordinances, the following definitions and rules of construction shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the city council:

Agent or employee. Whenever the Code requires an act to be done, which act may legally be done by an agent or employee as well as by the principal, such requirement shall be satisfied by the performance of such act by an authorized agent or employee.

Charter. The term "Charter" shall mean and refer to the Albert Lea City Charter as printed in part I of this volume.

City. The term "city" shall mean the City of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and shall extend to and include its several officers, agents and employees.

City council; council. The terms "city council" and "council" shall mean the city council of the City of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Code. The term "Code" shall mean the Code of Ordinances, City of Albert Lea , Minnesota as designated in section 1-1.

Computation of time. The time, where the performance or doing of any act, duty, matter, payment or thing is ordered or directed and the period of time or duration for the performance or doing thereof is prescribed and fixed by law or ordinance, shall be computed so as to exclude the first and include the last day of the prescribed period or duration of time. When the last day of the period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, that day shall be omitted from the computation.

County. The term "county" shall mean the County of Freeborn , Minnesota .

Demolition debris. "Demolition debris" means solid waste resulting from the demolition of buildings, roads, and other manmade structures including concrete, brick, bituminous concrete, untreated wood, masonry, glass, trees, rock, and plastic building parts. Demolition debris does not include asbestos wastes.

Garbage. "Garbage" means discarded material resulting from the handling, processing, storage, preparation, serving, and consumption of food.

Gender. A word importing either the masculine or feminine gender shall extend and be applied to both the masculine and feminine genders, and to firms, partnerships and corporations.

Joint authority. Words purporting to give authority to three or more officers or other persons shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of such officers or other persons, unless it is otherwise declared.

Keeper and proprietor. The terms "keeper" and "proprietor" shall mean and include persons, firms, associations, corporations, clubs and copartnerships, whether acting by themselves or through a servant, agent or employee.

Month. The term "month" shall mean a calendar month.

M.S.A. The abbreviation "M.S.A." shall mean and refer to the latest edition or supplement of Minnesota Statutes Annotated.

Number. A word importing the singular may extend and be applied to the plural, and vice versa.

Oath. The term "oath" shall include an affirmation in all cases in which, by law, an affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in such cases the terms "swear" and "sworn" shall be equivalent to the terms "affirm" and "affirmed."

Officer employee, department, board, commission or other agency. Whenever any officer, employee, department, board, commission or other agency is referred to by title only, such reference shall be construed as if followed by the phrase "of the City of Albert Lea, Minnesota." Whenever, by the provisions of this Code, any officer, employee, department, board, commission or other agency of the city is assigned any duty or empowered to perform any act or duty, reference to such officer, employee, department, board, commission or other agency shall mean and include such officer or any designee or authorized subordinate and shall also include the successor in function to such officer, employee, department, board, commission or agency.

Owner. The term "owner," when applied to a building or land, shall include any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant or tenant by the entirety of the whole or of a part of such building or land.

Person. The term "person" shall extend and be applied to associations, clubs, societies, firms, partnerships and bodies politic and corporate as well as to individuals. For the purpose of imposing penalties or fines for violation of any section of this Code and whenever the term "person" is used in such section for which a penalty is imposed, the term "person" shall include partners or members of an association and, as to corporations, shall include the officers, agents or members thereof, who are responsible for any such violation.

Personal property. The term "personal property" shall include every species of property except real property.

Property. The term "property" shall include real, personal and mixed property.

Public place. The term "public place" shall mean any place subject to the primary control of any public agency, including but not limited to any park, street, public way, cemetery, schoolyard or open space adjacent thereto and any lake or stream.

Real property. The term "real property" shall include lands, tenements and hereditaments.

Refuse. "Refuse" means putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, incinerator ash, incinerator residue, street cleanings, and market and industrial solid wastes, and including municipal treatment wastes which do not contain free moisture.

Rubbish. "Rubbish" means nonputrescible solid wastes, including ashes, consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, or litter of any kind.

Sidewalk. The term "sidewalk" shall mean any portion of a street between the curbline and the adjacent property line, intended for the use of pedestrians.

Solid waste. "Solid waste" means garbage, refuse, sludge from a water supply treatment plant or air contaminant treatment facility, and other discarded waste materials and sludges, in solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contained gaseous form, resulting from industrial, commercial, mining and agricultural operations, and from community activities, but does not include hazardous waste; animal waste used as fertilizer; earthen fill, boulders, rock; sewage sludge; solid or dissolved material in domestic sewage or other common pollutants in water resources, such as silt, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial waste water effluents or discharges which are point sources subject to permits under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, dissolved materials in irrigation return flows; or source, special nuclear, or by-product material as defined by The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

State. The term "state" shall mean the State of Minnesota .

Street. The term "street" shall embrace streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, highways, alleys, lanes, viaducts and all other public ways in the city.

Tenant; occupant; lessee. The terms "tenant," "occupant," and "lessee," when applied to a building or land, shall include any person holding a written or oral lease of or who occupies the whole or part of such building or land, either alone or with others.

Tense. Words used in the past or present tense include the future as well as the past and present.

Written and in writing. The terms "written" and "in writing" shall include any representation of words, letters or figures, whether by printing or otherwise.

Yard waste. "Yard waste" means the garden wastes, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, and prunings generated at residential or commercial properties.

(b)        The words and phrases used in this Code shall be construed in their plain, ordinary and usual sense, except that technical words and phrases having a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be understood according to their technical import.

(Code 1980, §§ 1.02, 1.07)

State law references: Construction of words and phrases, M.S.A. § 645.08 et seq.; definitions of words and phrases, M.S.A. § 645.44 et seq.

Sec. 1-3.  Catchlines of sections.

The catchlines of the several sections of this Code printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the sections and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections nor as any part of the sections nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted.

Sec. 1-4.  References to chapters or sections.

All references to chapters or sections are to the chapters and sections of this Code unless otherwise specified.

Sec. 1-5.  History notes.

The history notes appearing in parentheses after sections of this Code are not intended to have any legal effect, but are merely intended to indicate the source of matter contained in the section.

Sec. 1-6.  References and editor's notes.

References and editor's notes following certain sections of this Code are inserted as an aid and guide to the reader and are not controlling or meant to have any legal effect.

Sec. 1-7.  Prior offenses, penalties and rights not affected by Code.

Nothing in this Code or the ordinance adopting this Code shall affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any contract or right established or accruing before the effective date of this Code.

Sec. 1-8.  Effect of repeals.

The repeal of an ordinance or portion of this Code shall not revive any ordinance or portion of this Code in force before or at the time the provision repealed took effect. The repeal of an ordinance or a portion of this Code shall not affect any punishment or penalty incurred before the repeal took effect or any suit, prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal for an offense committed under the provision repealed.

Sec. 1-9.  Certain ordinances not affected by Code.

(a)        Nothing in this Code or the ordinance adopting this Code shall be construed to repeal or otherwise affect the validity of any of the following when not inconsistent with this Code:

(1)        Any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred before the effective date of this Code.

(2)        Any ordinance or resolution promising or guaranteeing the payment of money for the city or authorizing the issue of any bonds of the city or any evidence of the city's indebtedness or any contract, right, agreement, lease, deed or other instrument or obligation assumed by the city.

(3)        Any administrative ordinances of the city not in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this Code.

(4)        Any right or franchise granted by any ordinance.

(5)        Any ordinance or resolution dedicating, naming, establishing, locating, relocating, opening, paving, widening, repairing, vacating, etc., any street or public way in the city.

(6)        Any appropriation ordinance.

(7)        Any ordinance levying or imposing taxes.

(8)        Any ordinance prescribing fees, fines, charges, rates, or other specific monetary values.

(9)        Any ordinance annexing territory or excluding territory or any ordinance extending the boundaries of the city.

(10)      Any ordinance establishing traffic or parking regulations on any street or public way, including traffic schedules.

(11)      Any ordinance regarding salaries or compensation of city officers or employees.

(12)      Any temporary or special ordinances.

(b)        All such ordinances are recognized as continuing in full force and effect to the same extent as if set out at length in this Code. All ordinances are on file in the office of the city clerk.

Sec. 1-10.  Amendments to Code.

(a)        Any and all additions and amendments to this Code, when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the city council to make such additions or amendments a part of this Code, shall be deemed to be incorporated in this Code so that reference to the Code shall be understood and intended to include such additions and amendments.

(b)        All ordinances passed subsequent to the adoption of this Code which amend, repeal or in any way affect this Code may be numbered in accordance with the numbering system of this Code and printed for inclusion therein. When subsequent ordinances repeal any chapter, article, division, section or subsection or any portion thereof, such repealed portions may be excluded from the Code by the omission thereof from reprinted pages.

(c)        Amendments to any of the provisions of this Code may be made by amending such provisions by specific reference to the section number of this Code in substantially the following language: "That section ________ of the Code of Ordinances, City of Albert Lea, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: . . . ." The new provisions shall then be set out in full.

(d)        If a new section not then existing in the Code is to be added, the following language may be used: "That the Code of Ordinances, City of Albert Lea, Minnesota, is hereby amended by adding a section to be numbered ________, which section reads as follows: . . . ." The new section may then be set out in full.

(e)        All sections, divisions, articles, chapters or provisions desired to be repealed must be specifically repealed by section, division, article or chapter number, as the case may be.

Sec. 1-11.  Supplementation of Code.

(a)        By contract or by city personnel, supplements to this Code shall be prepared and printed whenever authorized or directed by the city council. A supplement to the Code shall include all substantive permanent and general parts of ordinances passed by the city council or adopted by initiative and referendum during the period covered by the supplement and all changes made thereby in the Code. The pages of a supplement shall be so numbered that they will fit properly into the Code and will, where necessary, replace pages which have become obsolete or partially obsolete, and the new pages shall be so prepared that, when they have been inserted, the Code will be current through the date of adoption of the latest ordinance included in the supplement.

(b)        In preparing a supplement to this Code, all portions of the Code which have been repealed shall be excluded from the Code by the omission thereof from reprinted pages.

(c)        When preparing a supplement to this Code, the codifier, meaning the person authorized to prepare the supplement, may make formal, nonsubstantive changes in ordinances and parts of ordinances included in the supplement, insofar as it is necessary to do so to embody them into a unified code. For example, the codifier may:

(1)        Organize the ordinance material into appropriate subdivisions;

(2)        Provide appropriate catchlines, headings and titles for sections and other subdivisions of the Code printed in the supplement and make changes in catchlines, headings and titles;

(3)        Assign appropriate numbers to sections and other subdivisions to be inserted in the Code and, where necessary to accommodate new material, change existing section or other subdivision numbers;

(4)        Change the term "this ordinance" or words of the same meaning to "this chapter," "this article," "this division," or "this section," as the case may be, or to "sections ________ through ________." The inserted section numbers will indicate the sections of the Code which embody the substantive sections of the ordinance incorporated into the Code; and

(5)        Make other nonsubstantive changes necessary to preserve the original meaning of ordinance sections inserted into the Code, but in no case shall the codifier make any change in the meaning or effect of ordinance material included in the supplement or already embodied in the Code.

Sec. 1-12.  Severability of parts of Code.

It is declared to be the intention of the city council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Code are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Code shall be declared unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, such unconstitutionality, invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Code.

Sec. 1-13.  General penalty.

(a)        Whenever in this Code or in any ordinance of the city any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful, an offense or a misdemeanor or whenever in this Code or in any ordinance the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any such provision of this Code or city ordinance shall be punished as a misdemeanor, that is, with a fine of up to $700.00 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or by both such fine and imprisonment, unless otherwise provided in this Code. The term "misdemeanor" shall be as defined in M.S.A. § 609.02, subd. 3. The term "petty misdemeanor" shall mean an offense which does not constitute a crime and for which a sentence of a fine of not more than $200.00 may be imposed. Each day any violation of any provision of this Code or of any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

(b)        In case of the amendment by the city council of any section of this Code for which a penalty is not provided, the general penalty as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall apply to the section, as amended, or if such amendment contains provisions for which a specified penalty other than the aforementioned general penalty is provided in another section in the same chapter, the penalty so specified shall be held to relate to the amended section, unless such penalty is specifically repealed therein.

(Code 1980, §§ 1.03, 1.09)

State law references: Authority to adopt penalty of up to $700.00, M.S.A. § 609.034.

Chapter 2  ADMINISTRATION*

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*Charter references: Administration of the city, ch. 6.

Cross references: Businesses, ch. 22; elections, ch. 26; taxation, ch. 58; administration and enforcement of the zoning and land use ordinance, § 74-56 et seq.

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ARTICLE I.  IN GENERAL

Sec. 2-1.  Authority and purpose.

Pursuant to authority granted by the Charter, this chapter is enacted by the council, in conjunction with the city manager, as an administrative code to set down for enforcement the government and good order of the city.

(Code 1980, § 2.01)

Secs. 2-2--2-30.  Reserved.

ARTICLE II.  COUNCIL*

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*Charter references: Qualification and terms of councilmembers, § 2.03.

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DIVISION 1.  GENERALLY

Sec. 2-31.  Rules of procedure for hearings.

The council shall adopt by resolution certain written rules of procedure to be followed in all hearings to be held before the council.

(Code 1980, § 2.03)

Charter references: Rules of procedure, § 3.03.

Sec. 2-32.  Salaries of mayor and councilmembers.

Salaries of the mayor and council are fixed as follows, which amounts are deemed reasonable:

(1)        The annual salary of the mayor shall be $12,000.00.

(2)        The annual salary of each councilmember shall be $8,000.00.

(Code 1980, § 2.05; Ord. No. 39, 3d, § 1, 3-13-00)

Charter references: Salary of mayor and councilmembers, § 2.09.

Secs. 2-33--2-55.  Reserved.

DIVISION 2.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND INTERIM EMERGENCY SUCCESSION*

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*Charter references: Emergency ordinances, § 3.06.

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Sec. 2-56.  Purpose.

Due to the existing possibility of a military, civil or natural disaster requiring a declaration of a state of an emergency, it is found urgent and necessary to ensure the continuity of lawful leadership of the city to provide for the continuity of the government, to direct emergency management operations and to provide for emergency interim succession of key governmental officials by providing a method for temporary emergency appointments to their offices.

(Code 1980, § 2.06, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-57.  Emergency management director; notice of emergency.

(a)        The city manager shall be the emergency management director for the city and as such shall utilize the personnel, services, equipment, supplies and facilities of city departments and agencies to the maximum extent practicable.

(b)        As the emergency management director, the city manager shall coordinate the activities of all federal, state, county or private agencies operating within the city during the declared emergency.

(c)        The city manager shall notify the mayor and city council of any natural or manmade disaster or occurrence requiring the declaration of an emergency and requiring the presence of the mayor and city council at the emergency operating center at the city center or such other location as indicated in the notification.

(Code 1980, § 2.06, subd. 2(d))

Sec. 2-58.  Succession to local office.

For an occurrence requiring the declaration of a state of emergency, the mayor may declare such an emergency and assume those duties and functions required to secure the health, safety and welfare of the city and its citizens. In the absence of the mayor or in his incapacity or inability to respond to the emergency management center during such an emergency, the mayor pro tem shall assume all duties and powers of the mayor's office. If the mayor pro tem is unable to be present during the emergency, the next senior councilmember by tenure on the council shall assume the duties of the office of mayor. If more than one councilmember has the same length of tenure and would be eligible for emergency succession, the councilmember from the lowest numbered ward shall assume the office of mayor.

(Code 1980, § 2.06, subd. 2)

Sec. 2-59.  Special session of council.

During an emergency the city council shall go into special session within one hour of the time that the notification of an emergency has been sent to each councilmember, and the council shall remain in session and shall maintain appropriate records of its actions until the declared emergency is over. During such special session, a quorum of the city council shall consist of those members present, regardless of number, and a simple majority of the quorum shall approve all actions of the city council.

(Code 1980, § 2.06, subd. 2(a))

Sec. 2-60.  Appointment of interim successors.

During an emergency, the city council shall fill all positions on the council and the position of city manager and of those persons upon whom notice could not be served or who are unable to be present. Such interim successors shall serve until such time as the duly elected or appointed official is again available and returns to his position or the state of emergency has passed and a successor is designated and qualifies as required by law, whichever shall occur first.

(Code 1980, § 2.06, subd. 2(c))

Sec. 2-61.  Rescission of declaration of emergency.

The city council may rescind any declaration of an emergency by resolution at any time. If the declaration is not rescinded sooner, every such declaration shall expire at the end of 30 days after its effective date or at the end of the emergency to which it relates or by a proclamation of the mayor either modifying or rescinding the original declaration.

(Code 1980, § 2.06, subd. 2(b))

Secs. 2-62--2-90.  Reserved.

ARTICLE III.  OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES*

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*Cross references: Animal control officer, § 14-32.

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Sec. 2-91.  Personnel rules and regulations.

The city manager shall prepare and recommend to the council personnel rules and regulations setting forth the rights, duties and responsibilities of city employees. The council shall, by resolution, adopt such rules and may, upon the recommendation of the city manager, amend the rules from time to time and in a similar manner.

(Code 1980, § 2.70)

Sec. 2-92.  Administrative policy and procedure.

The administrative policy and procedures for city officers and employees shall be as follows:

(1)        Each city officer shall perform all duties required of his office by state law, the Charter, the provisions of this Code and other duties not in conflict that may be required by the city manager.

(2)        The city manager may direct any department or division to perform work for any other department or division or may delegate to any officer or employee any duties other than those established for the department or division to which he may be assigned and may require officers to fulfill the duties of more than one position.

(3)        The heads of administrative departments shall be immediately responsible to the city manager for the effective administration of their respective departments and all activities assigned thereto. The city manager may set aside any action taken by a department head and may supersede him in the functions of his office. If a vacancy in office occurs or during the absence of any department head, the city manager may designate an interim acting head or personally perform the functions of the office. All department heads shall keep informed as to the latest practices in their particular field and shall inaugurate such new practices as appear to be of benefit to the service and to the public.

(4)        All officials and employees under the administrative service of the city, except members of advisory boards and commissions appointed for a definite term, shall serve at the pleasure of the city manager and may be removed at any time by the city manager, whose decision shall be final.

(5)        Each department head shall be held responsible for the preservation of all public records under his jurisdiction and shall provide a system of filing and indexing these records. No public records, reports, correspondence or other data relative to the business of any department shall be destroyed or permanently removed from the files without the knowledge and approval of the city manager.

(6)        The heads of all departments and such other officers and employees as the city manager may designate shall compose the administrative staff. The staff shall meet at the call of the city manager and shall advise and consult with him upon all matters affecting the welfare of the city or relating to any or all departments.

(Code 1980, § 2.45, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-93.  Worker's compensation.

All officers of the city elected or appointed for a regular term of office or to complete the unexpired portion on any such regular term shall be included in the definition of "employee" as defined in state statutes relating to coverage for purposes of worker's compensation entitlement.

(Code 1980, § 2.04)

Secs. 2-94--2-130.  Reserved.

ARTICLE IV.  DEPARTMENTS

Sec. 2-131.  Appointment of department heads and employees; duties.

All city department heads shall be appointed by the city manager and confirmed by the council. All other city employees shall be appointed by the city manager. The city manager, in addition to specific assignments, may delegate and assign other duties and responsibilities to his subordinates for the proper and efficient management of the city. Department heads shall prepare and submit such financial activity and other reports as requested by the city manager.

(Code 1980, § 2.30, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-132.  Administrative service departments and heads.

The administrative service of the city shall be divided under the city manager into the following departments:

Department

    Official Head

Administrative department

City manager

Fire department

Fire chief

Law department

City attorney

Library department

Librarian

Park and recreation department

Park and recreation director

Police department

Police chief

Public works department

Director of public works

(Code 1980, § 2.30, subd. 2)

Sec. 2-133.  Administrative department.

(a)        An administrative department is established. The city manager is the department head for the administrative department. Other positions serving in subordinate roles in the administrative department include the finance director, city treasurer, city clerk and other employees necessary to perform the required functions. The city manager may combine or divide positions at his discretion to provide for greater efficiency of operations.

(b)        The responsibilities of the administrative department shall be to protect the administrative interest of the city at all times, financial planning, budgeting, recordkeeping, accounting and reporting, revenue collection, custody and disbursement of funds, valuation of property, assessments, licensing, purchasing, community development and personnel administration.

(Code 1980, § 2.31)

Sec. 2-134.  Fire department.

(a)        A fire department is established. The head of this department is the fire chief. The fire chief, under the supervision of the city manager, shall direct, control and discipline all members of the force and shall direct the work of the department at all fires. He is charged with the care of all buildings, equipment and other property of the department.

(b)        The fire chief shall keep in a complete convenient form a record of all fires within the city and all calls for services from outside the city limits. Such records shall include the date and time of the alarm, the location of the fire, the cause of the fire if known, the value of the building, the contents and amount of loss of each and such other data as may be deemed advisable by the city manager or as may be required by this Code.

(c)        It is the function of the fire department to extinguish fires, to rescue persons in peril of life, to resuscitate and to administer first aid in an emergency when such can be done without jeopardy of the public interest on fire matters. The fire chief shall have charge of enforcement of fire prevention and may call upon members of the fire department to assist through public information, inspections and recordkeeping and analysis. The fire department shall have charge of all fire hydrants and the use thereon of the city water system and shall keep the fire hydrants in good operating condition in cooperation with the utilities superintendent, subject to the right of the utility to use hydrants for utility purposes.

(Code 1980, § 2.32)

Sec. 2-135.  Law department.

A law department is established. The head of this department is the city attorney. The city attorney shall be the legal advisor to the council, the city manager and city departments and officers, and he shall be responsible for the prosecution of all cases arising within his jurisdiction. It shall be the official duty of the city attorney to act as revisor of ordinances.

(Code 1980, § 2.35)

Sec. 2-136.  Library department.

A library department is established. The librarian is head of this department and shall supervise and control the public library. The librarian shall establish and enforce rules and regulations for the use of the library, shall have charge of all functions pertaining to the city library and shall exercise executive direction over such staff as may be appointed by the city manager.

(Code 1980, § 2.36)

Sec. 2-137.  Park and recreation department.

A park and recreation department is established. The park and recreation director is head of the department. All city recreational sites and programs and all park grounds shall be under the supervision and control of the park and recreation director. Duties of the department include the operation of the city recreation programs, the arena, the city pool, the beach and the maintenance of the city parks, playgrounds and public lakeshore. The park and recreation director shall recommend to the city manager such rules and regulations as will improve the public use and convenience of the park and recreation facilities.

(Code 1980, §§ 2.37, 2.38)

Sec. 2-138.  Police department.

(a)        A police department is established. The chief of police is department head and commanding officer of the police force. He shall direct the police work of the city and be responsible for the enforcement of law and order.

(b)        The chief of police shall assign, with a view to maximum police service, the members of the department to their duties; shall see that the duties are performed diligently; and shall keep all service records, including the number and nature of all crimes committed, adequate identification records of all persons arrested, and accounts of all complaints made. He shall report all improper conduct on the part of any officer to the city manager and shall be responsible for all property of the police department.

(c)        It shall be the duty of the police department to arrest and bring to justice all violators of any law. The department shall be subject to call by the city manager to aid in firefighting.

(Code 1980, § 2.39)

Sec. 2-139.  Public works department.

A public works department is established. The head of this department shall be the public works director who may also be the city engineer. The public works department shall be responsible for all matters relating to engineering, construction, repair, maintenance, management and operation of the physical properties of the city, including streets, sidewalks, sewers, drains, waterworks and such other public utilities as the city may own and operate.

(Code 1980, § 2.40)

Secs. 2-140--2-170.  Reserved.

ARTICLE V.  BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES*

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*Charter references: Boards and commissions generally, § 2.02.

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DIVISION 1.  GENERALLY

Sec. 2-171.  Scope.

Except to the extent otherwise specifically provided, this division shall apply to all boards and commissions.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Sec. 2-172.  Qualifications of members.

All members of boards and commissions shall be residents of the city. One of the members of each board and commission may be a councilmember. No appointed board or commission member shall be an employee of the city except a person who is a member by virtue of his office.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Sec. 2-173.  Appointments; terms.

All board and commission appointments shall be made by the mayor, and such appointment shall be confirmed by the council. Appointments for less than a full term may be established and stated at the time of appointment. New appointees shall assume office on January 1, December 31 being the date of expiration of terms. However, every appointee to a board or commission shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as for an expired term, but the appointment shall be effective immediately when made and only for the unexpired term.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Sec. 2-174.  Chairperson and secretary.

The chairperson and secretary of each board and commission shall be chosen from and by the board or commission membership annually to serve for one year, provided that no chairperson shall be elected who has not completed at least one year as a member of the board or commission.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Sec. 2-175.  Compensation.

All appointed board and commission members shall serve without remuneration but may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their duties when such expenses have been authorized by the council before they were incurred.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Sec. 2-176.  Removal of member.

Any board or commission member may be removed by the mayor for misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office and his position filled as any other vacancy. Any member absent from three consecutive regular meetings or five meetings in one year shall be deemed to have forfeited his seat upon declaration of the mayor, and a vacancy shall exist without formal removal proceedings.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Sec. 2-177.  Meetings; reports.

Each board and commission shall hold its regular meetings on a day and at a time established by it and approved by the council. A copy of the minutes of each meeting shall be furnished to the city manager for transmittal to the council. A simple majority of a board and commission shall constitute a quorum. All actions taken shall be by recorded roll call vote. Each board and commission shall furnish the city manager with a brief summary of its activities at the end of each year.

(Code 1980, § 2.50)

Secs. 2-178--2-200.  Reserved.

DIVISION 2.  AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 2-201.  Established and composition.

An airport advisory board is established composed of seven members.

(Code 1980, § 2.58, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-202.  Duties and responsibilities.

It is the duty and responsibility of the airport advisory board to recommend, counsel and advise the administrative officers and the council in matters relating to the operation and management of the municipal airport.

(Code 1980, § 2.58, subd. 2)

Secs. 2-203--2-230.  Reserved.

DIVISION 3.  PORT AUTHORITY*

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*State law references: Albert Lea Port Authority authorized, M.S.A. § 469.069.

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Sec. 2-231.  Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Authority means the Albert Lea Port Authority.

Development act means a Municipal Development District Act, M.S.A. ch. 472A.

Enabling act means M.S.A. ch. 469, authorizing the city to create a port authority.

Industrial bond act means the Municipal Industrial Development Act, M.S.A. ch. 474.

Port act means the Port Authority Act, M.S.A. ch. 469.

Port district means the city.

Tax increment act means the Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act, M.S.A. § 273.01 et seq.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 2)

Sec. 2-232.  Established.

There is created in the city a port authority which, subject to the provisions of this division, shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of any port authority created pursuant to M.S.A. ch. 469 or other law. It shall be the responsibility of such port authority to carry out economic and industrial development and redevelopment within the city in accordance with such general policies as may from time to time be established by the mayor and council.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-233.  Legal status.

The port authority shall be a public body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the state. It shall not be considered a department of the city nor shall the city be liable for its obligations unless assumed by the city in writing. Its relationship to the mayor and council shall be governed by the enabling act, this division and the various statutes under which it operates including the port act, the development act, the industrial bond act, and the tax increment act. However, if there is a conflict between the terms of this division and any such statute, this division shall control, and if there is a conflict between the port act and any such statutes, the port act shall control; a statute granting authority shall not be deemed to be in conflict with a statute that grants less or no such authority. The port authority shall adopt bylaws and a seal.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 3)

Sec. 2-234.  Name.

The port authority created by this division shall be known legally as the Albert Lea Port Authority.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 4)

Sec. 2-235.  Governing body.

The powers of the port authority shall be vested in the commissioners of the port authority in office at any time, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. Such commissioners shall be seven in number. Effective January 1, 2004, new commissioners shall be appointed to the port authority board by the city council. The initial terms shall be as follows:

One member each for a term of one, two, three, four and five years, respectively, and two members for terms of six years. For subsequent terms, the term is six years. A vacancy on the port authority board must be filled by the appointing authority for the balance of the vacant term subject to the same appointment and consent required for an appointment for a full term. The term of a member of the city council appointed to the board shall be co-terminus with the appointee's city council term.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 5; Ord. No. 64, 3d, § 2, 4-14-03; Ord. No. 71, 3d, § 2, 11-10-03)

Sec. 2-236.  Officers.

The commissioners of the port authority shall elect officers as provided in the port act, M.S.A. § 458.11.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 6)

Sec. 2-237.  Staff; powers and duties of director.

The executive director shall be empowered to hire such employees, agents and consultants as further provided in the port act. The executive director shall control and direct the administration of the port authority's affairs. His powers and duties as executive director shall be:

(1)        To see that all resolutions, rules, regulations or orders of the authority are enforced.

(2)        To appoint and remove upon the basis of merit and fitness all subordinate officers and regular employees of the authority.

(3)        To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the port authority. To attend all meetings of the port authority with the right to take part in the discussions but having no vote.

(4)        To recommend to the commissioners for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary for the efficient administration of the port authority's affairs.

(5)        To keep the commissioners fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the port authority.

(6)        To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the commissioners.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 7; Ord. No. 64, 3d, § 3, 4-14-03; Ord. No. 71, 3d, § 3, 11-10-03)

Sec. 2-238.  Filings, reports.

(a)        The port authority shall be responsible for all filings and reports required by the various statutes under which it operates. Copies of all such reports shall be provided to the mayor and council and shall be available to members of the public unless otherwise permitted or required by law.

(b)        At least once annually the authority shall be the principal item of business at a regularly scheduled council meeting, at which time members of the public may request information and make comments regarding the operations of the authority.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 8)

Sec. 2-239.  Budget; fiscal year.

On or before September 1 of each year, the port authority shall submit its annual budget to the city council. Such budgets shall include a detailed written estimate of the amount of money that the authority expects to need from the city for authority business during the next fiscal year. The city manager shall submit such budget to the city council for review and approval as part of the city's budgetary process. Upon approval of such budget, the port authority board of commissioners may make budget adjustments during the year as they deem appropriate in their sole discretion.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 9; Ord. No. 64, 3d, § 4, 4-14-03; Ord. No. 71, 3d, § 4, 11-10-03)

Sec. 2-240.  Powers.

The port authority may exercise all of the powers authorized by the port act and in other laws as appropriate including without limitation the power to:

(1)        Sue and be sued in its own name.

(2)        Acquire real property by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise.

(3)        Acquire or construct buildings or other facilities.

(4)        Loan money to private parties for purposes of promoting economic development.

(5)        Enter into contracts with the city, with the state and with federal agencies and private entities for economic development purposes.

(6)        Sell, convey, lease and exchange any real or personal property owned or held by it in any manner and on any terms it wishes.

(7)        Accept land, money or other assistance whether by gift, loan or otherwise in any form from any agency or governmental entity.

(8)        Exercise tax increment authority.

(9)        Exercise industrial development bond authority.

(10)      Exercise such other powers as the act permits and as the commission determines to be appropriate to further its purpose of economic development.

(Code 1980, § 2.75, subd. 10)

Sec. 2-241.  Violations.

Every person who violates a section, subdivision, paragraph or provision of this division when he performs an act thereby prohibited or declared unlawful or who fails to act when such failure is prohibited or declared unlawful shall, upon conviction, be punished as for a misdemeanor in accordance with section 1-13.

(Code 1980, § 2.99)

Secs. 2-242--2-270.  Reserved.

DIVISION 4.  BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS

Sec. 2-271.  Established; powers and duties.

A board of building appeals is established, which board shall be composed of five members who are qualified by experience and training to determine matters pertaining to building construction. The building inspector shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary of such board. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting any investigation that may be necessary and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the building inspector, with a duplicate copy to the appellant, and may recommend to the council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.

(Code 1980, § 2.52)

Secs. 2-272--2-330.  Reserved.

DIVISION 5.  HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION*

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*Editor's note: Ord. No. 57, 3d, § 2, adopted Jan. 27, 2003, repealed the former Div. 5, §§ 2-331--2-333, and enacted a new Div. 5 as set out herein. The former Div. 5 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Code 1980, § 2.54, subds. 1--3.

State law references: Human rights, M.S.A. ch. 363.

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Sec. 2-331.  Established and composition.

The human rights commission is composed of nine members and one council member. The members of the commission shall be appointed with due regard to their fitness for the efficient dispatch of the functions, powers, and duties vested in and imposed upon the commission.

(Ord. No. 57, 3d, § 2, 1-27-03)

Sec. 2-332.  Purpose.

The purpose of the human rights commission is to secure for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education, and other statutes of Minnesota's code with full participation in the affairs of this community. The commission will assist the state department of human rights in implementing the state's codes against discrimination and by advising the council on long-range programs to improve community relations in the city.

(Ord. No. 57, 3d, § 2, 1-27-03)

Sec. 2-333.  Duties and responsibilities.

The duties and responsibilities of the human rights commission are as follows:

(1)        Adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its affairs including the election, assumptions of duties and definition of responsibilities of officers and committees. Such rules and bylaws shall be subject to the approval of the council.

(2)        Develop a process where complainants or the commission on their behalf may report and file possible violations of civil and human rights with the state for the purpose of determining regulatory and enforcement procedures. The council will approve the intake form and the reporting site, if the complainant chooses to report initially to the city. The state department of human rights investigates, mediates, and conciliates all alleged discriminatory acts. The local commission may assist with the process.

(3)        Enlist the cooperation of agencies, organizations, and individuals in the community in an active program directed to create equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination or inequalities.

(4)        Plan events, activities, and forums for the city to give increased effectiveness and direction to the work of all individuals and agencies addressing themselves to planning, policy making, and educational programming in the area of civil and human rights.

(5)        Advise the council and other agencies of the government on the human and civil rights issues; act in an advisory capacity with respect to planning or operation of any city department on issues of civil and human rights and recommend the adoption of such specific policies or actions as are needed to provide for full equal opportunity in the community.

(6)        Develop in cooperation with the state department of human rights, such programs of formal and informal education to assist in the implementation the state act against discrimination and provide for the commission's assumption of leadership in recognizing and addressing potential problem areas in the community.

(7)        Assist the state commissioner of human rights in the investigation of complaints alleging a discriminatory act in violation of the state code.

(Ord. No. 57, 3d, § 2, 1-27-03)

Secs. 2-334--2-360.  Reserved.

DIVISION 6.  LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 2-361.  Established and composition.

A library advisory board is established composed of seven members.

(Code 1980, § 2.55, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-362.  Duties and responsibilities.

It is the duty and responsibility of the library board to make investigations, counsel with and advise the administrative officers and council as to the operation and management of the library.

(Code 1980, § 2.55, subd. 2)

Secs. 2-363--2-390.  Reserved.

DIVISION 7.  PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 2-391.  Established and composition.

A park and recreation advisory board is established composed of 14 members, three of whom shall be high school student members.

(Code 1980, § 2.56, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-392.  Duties and responsibilities.

It is the duty and responsibility of the park and recreation advisory board to recommend, counsel and advise the administrative officers and the council in matters relating to the operation and management of the city parks and recreation areas.

(Code 1980, § 2.56, subd. 2)

Secs. 2-393--2-420.  Reserved.

DIVISION 8.  PLANNING COMMISSION*

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*State law references: Authority to establish a planning agency, M.S.A. § 462.354, subd. 1.

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Sec. 2-421.  Established and composition.

A planning commission is established composed of nine members and ex officio members. A councilmember shall serve as an ex officio member and shall have no vote.

(Code 1980, § 2.53, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-422.  Duties and responsibilities.

The planning commission shall advise, recommend and assist the council and the city administrative officers in matters relating to planning the physical growth of the city. The planning commission shall also have such powers and duties as set forth by statute or elsewhere in this Code.

(Code 1980, § 2.53, subd. 2)

Secs. 2-423--2-450.  Reserved.

DIVISION 9.  BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS*

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*State law references: Authority to establish a board of zoning appeals, M.S.A. § 462.354, subd. 2.

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Sec. 2-451.  Established and composition.

A board of zoning appeals is established. The board shall consist of five members who have been residents and taxpayers in the city for at least five years, and in addition the county assessor, city attorney, city planner and city manager shall be nonvoting ex officio members. One member shall be a member of the planning commission. Each member shall be appointed by the council for a term of five years. The inspection division shall serve as secretary of the board.

(Code 1980, § 2.57, subd. 1)

Sec. 2-452.  Power and duties.

The board of zoning appeals shall have the following authority and duties:

(1)        Hear, decide and recommend to the council, in accordance with provisions of this division and chapter 74 pertaining to zoning, interpretation of chapter 74 and the zoning map;

(2)        Administrative review of the decisions of the inspection division; and

(3)        Hear and recommend the granting or denial of variances to the council.

(Code 1980, § 2.57, subd. 2)

Sec. 2-453.  Proceedings.

Meetings of the board of zoning appeals shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the board may determine. The chairperson or, in his absence, the acting chairperson may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. The presence of at least three members of the board shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. The board shall adopt its own rules of procedure and shall keep a record of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall also keep records of its hearings and other official actions. Findings of fact shall be included in the minutes of each case of a requested variation or appeal, and the reasons for recommending approval or denial of such variation or appeal shall be specified. All records of proceedings, findings, determinations and actions of the board shall be a public record. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public. Administration and enforcement of the board's proceedings shall be as enumerated in chapter 74.

(Code 1980, § 2.57, subd. 3)

Sec. 2-454.  Actions.

In exercising its authority and responsibilities as enumerated in this division and chapter 74, the board of zoning appeals may recommend to the council the reversal or affirmation wholly or partly or may modify the requirement, decision, or determination appealed from to the extent and manner that the board may decide to be fitting and proper on the premises. The concurring vote of three members of the board shall be necessary to authorize the reversal of any order, requirement, decision, or determination of the inspection division or to approve in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is authorized by chapter 74 or by this division to render a decision. If the application of appeal is denied, no further action shall be required. The appellant shall have the right of judicial review from any decision of the board of appeals or the council.

(Code 1980, § 2.57, subd. 4)

Secs. 2-455--2-475.  Reserved.

DIVISION 10.  HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Sec. 2-476.  Public policy and purpose.

The city council finds that the historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering and cultural heritage of the city is among its important assets. Therefore, the purpose of this section is to establish a municipal program of heritage preservation, as authorized by M.S.A. § 471.193, to promote the rehabilitation and conservation of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens and visitors of the City of Albert Lea.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 1), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-477.  Definitions.

Certificate of appropriateness means an approved certificate issued by the heritage preservation commission prior to the construction, demolition, alteration, removal or relocation of any publicly or privately owned structure or site within a heritage preservation site.

Commission means the heritage preservation commission established under the provisions of this division.

Heritage preservation district means a concentration of two or more properties linked by significance and located in a contiguous area and duly designated as a heritage preservation district pursuant to section 2-486 of this division. A heritage preservation district shall have the same protection and meaning as a heritage preservation site under this division. Land and structures which do not contribute to the significance of the district may be included within the boundaries of a heritage preservation district when necessary to protect the significance and visual unity of the whole.

Heritage preservation site means a single area, building, structure or object, which has been duly designated as a heritage preservation site(s) pursuant to section 2-486 of this division.

For the purpose of this division, a designated residential site or district is one located within a residential zoning district while a designated commercial site or district is one located within any nonresidential zoning district.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 2), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-478.  Established; responsibilities.

(a)        There is hereby created within and for the city a heritage preservation commission with the following responsibilities:

(1)        To conduct continuing surveys and research in order to identify properties which have historic, architectural, archaeological, engineering or cultural significance to the community;

(2)        To recommend to the city council properties which meet the criteria of significance stated herein for designation as heritage preservation sites;

(3)        To protect heritage preservation sites by public review of all proposed alterations, relocations, demotions or new construction within designated site boundaries;

(4)        To advise the property owners of heritage preservation sites and educate the public in appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation or restoration methods. To encourage continued uses compatible with the character of heritage preservation sites;

(5)        To review and comment on applications pertaining to land use, signs, subdivisions and site plans on properties designated heritage preservation sites;

(6)        To advise the planning commission and/or the city council regarding measures required or appropriate for the preservation, protection or maintenance of heritage preservation sites which may include but shall not be limited to variances or amendments to the zoning code, rules governing construction, demolition, alteration or use, or the removal or repair of a blighting influence incompatible with the physical well-being of designated properties;

(7)        To promote public recognition and appreciation for heritage preservation sites. It shall periodically publish a register of designated and potential heritage preservation sites and districts, along with guidelines and preservation programs available at that time; and

(8)        To contract the services, on a permanent basis, of technical experts and such persons as may be required to perform its duties; subject to approval of the city council.

(b)        The commission shall not make application to the national register or to the State of Minnesota for the designation of an historic site or district without the consent of the city council.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 3), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-479.  Commission composition.

The heritage preservation commission shall consist of nine members, each being a citizen of the city and holding no paid position with the city. Commission membership shall include representation from the following:

(1)        An architect, or if an architect is not available, an experienced person of the building trades.

(2)        A professional or experienced person in the areas of history, architectural history, archaeology, planning, design, building trades, landscape architecture or law.

(3)        A member of the Freeborn County Historical Society.

(4)        A representative of the city planning commission.

(5)        Persons with a demonstrated interest and/or expertise in historic preservation.

(6)        Each voting ward of the city shall be represented on the commission.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 4), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-480.  Appointment of members.

Members shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. Initial appointees shall be three members for one year, three members for two years and three members for three years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for terms of three years. Subsequent to resignations or vacancy, appointments shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. Members shall serve without compensation and continue to hold office until their successors have been appointed and approved.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 5), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-481.  Organization.

The commission shall elect from its members such officers as it may deem necessary and the commission shall have the power to designate and appoint from its members various committees advisory to the commission. The commission shall have the power to establish by-laws necessary for the execution of its duties as set forth in this division. All such by-laws shall be consistent with the laws of the State of Minnesota , and shall be approved by the city council, by resolution, before becoming effective. A quorum of the commission shall be five members.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 6), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-482.  Commission staff.

City staff assigned to the commission shall be the city planner who shall serve as secretary. The secretary shall:

(1)        Keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings;

(2)        Be responsible for publication of copies of the minutes, reports, and decisions of the commission and all other applicable agencies and individuals identified herein; and

(3)        Give notice as provided herein or by law for all public hearings conducted by the commission.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 7), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-483.  Annual report.

An annual report shall be prepared and submitted to the state historic preservation officer by October 31 of each year. The commission shall also include its annual report in the annual report of the city. The report shall contain a statement of the commission's activities and plans.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 8), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-484.  Meetings.

(a)        The commission shall meet not less than four times a year to initiate and conduct ongoing surveys and nominations of properties, to review potential heritage preservation sites, to make recommendations of properties to city council for designation, and to approve the commission's annual report.

(b)        The commission shall meet at its earliest convenience, when called by the chairman, to review such building permits or applications as are referred to it.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 9), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-485.  Records.

(a)        The commission shall keep current and public a list of all properties designated as heritage preservation sites, or included in the State or the National Register of Historic Places.

(b)        The commission shall provide the building official and the city planner with current lists and maps showing heritage preservation sites and districts for their use in referring applications to the commission.

(c)        The commission shall conform to the procedures of the Division of Archives and Manuscripts of the Minnesota Historical Society and to M.S.A. § 138.17 on the disposition of records.

(d)        A separate file in the office of the city clerk is designated as the repository for at least one copy of all commission minutes, forms, studies, reports, recommendations and correspondence required under subsection 2-486(1) and section 2-487 below. All minutes and records shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours.

(Ord. No. 80, 3d, § 1 (2.27, subd. 10), 9-13-04)

Sec. 2-486.  Designation or change of heritage preservation sites/districts.

Following careful historic resource surveys, the commission shall undertake to establish and maintain a preservation catalog of community structures, sites and areas having documented historical architectural, cultural archaeological, or engineering interest or value. Such documentation shall be used to support the criteria found in subsection (5) below. The catalog may include single structures or sites, exterior portions of structures, groups of structures, manmade or natural landscape elements, works of art, or integrated combinations thereof and shall serve as the primary source of future district designations. In establishing the catalog, the commission shall notify and solicit the views of property owners and residents of structures, sites, and areas proposed to be included in it on forms prescribed for that purpose.

(1)        Procedure for site/district designation. Proceedings to establish or change boundaries of a property listed within the preservation catalog as a preservation site or district may be initiated in one of the following ways:

a.         By petition of an owner of his/her residential or commercial property within a proposed heritage preservation site.

b.         By petition of 60 percent of the owners of property within a proposed heritage preservation district.

c.         By resolution of the heritage prese