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" . . 5 Since, Arden Hills does not have bus service to the rest of the metropolitan community (and for a good reason), the automobile is the only means of transportation. Denying the right of persons to use their automobile during reasonable hours must be construed as a violation of the civil rights. Additionally, this ordinance has great potential for . violating the Bill of Rights, Why is it that while much of the world is enjoying more freedom, we feel compelled to take away freedoms ? I have talked to several village employees concerning the above situations. I was told that in these situations, one could make arrangements with their neighbors to park the visitors automobiles in their driveways. Well, I for one do the not have the time or inclination or gall to ask my neighbors. And I hope my neighbors would not have the time or inclination or gall to ask me to use my driveway. It is my driveway and I pay the taxes on it and it is not property to be delegated to the public good. I was also told that no cars on the street would make it easier for emergency vehicles to gain access to residential property. If this is really a life threatening situation, then no one should ever park in the streets, day or night. Obviously, emergency vehicles are designed for reasonable access to most buildings. In fact, parked cars in the driveway could pose more of a threat than vehicles in the street. Actually, children riding bikes or . playing in the street are in greater danger of parked cars on the street during daylight hours than at night. I was also told that the llPM ordinance was necessary because the present snow ordinance is not working. What Reasoning! \.Jhy should the rights of so many be sacrificed for so few. St. Paul and Minneapolis simply remove illegally parked vehicles violating their snow ordinances. The newspaper article stated that the warning tickets given out last year for snow parking violations simply did n'ot work. Maybe if they played major league and gave out real tickets it might have worked. I notice that for supposedly good reason the residents could call the village to keep their car parked overnight. My, my. The time and effort expended by both parties is sheer waste. Just try to get a ticket cancelled that was improperly administered without going to court or spending an unreasonable amount of time on the phone. With people calling in like school children getting special permission, you could help the local economy by hiring a person to handle their requests. Also, what time would the calls have to be entered by? Just look at these opportunities! I personally. talked to many residents I know in Arden Hills. In all cases, these people were not aware of the ordinance. After informing them of the new ordinance, reactions varied from . outright disgust to anger. Obviously, persons have not been picketing in front of city hall for this ordinance. In fact a suggestion was made that the village sirens could go off at llPM announcing the time. Then another siren call could go off a little later making sure that all lights are off and everyone is