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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - February 9, 2009 8 City Attorney Filla stated that the intention was to capture the listing of nuisances in Sections 602.02 and 602.03. He also clarified that if a person did not want someone on their property then an administrative search warrant would be needed. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that health was addressed in Section 602.02 and peace and safety were addressed in Section 602.03. City Attorney Filla asked if it would be clearer to indicate a reference to Sections 602.02 and 602.03 in Section 602.04. It was the consensus of the Council to add as defined in Sections 602.02 and 602.03 in Section 602.04. Councilmember McClung clarified that this is an added tool for the City in enforcing codes. He also clarified that Staff was looking into administrative fines and rental licensing. Councilmember Holden asked how this ordinance would address people making chainsaw sculptures in the yards. City Attorney Filla stated that in order for the noise to be addressed by the noise ordinance a decibel reading would be required. Councilmember Grant asked if there was a business being conducted or if this was for personal enjoyment. Councilmember Holden stated that this was not a business. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that the nuisance ordinance would cover noise but this particular situation would probably not be abated. Councilmember McClung stated that this would be an example of something that could be covered by an administrative fine. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a Motion to Approve Ordinance 2009-004 to Amend the Nuisance and Abatement Ordinance as amended in the February 9, 2009, report to the City Council and to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 20009-004. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).