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e rvilfe MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
II. APPEARANCES /PRESENTATION(S)
III. PUBLIC HEARING (S)
1. NONE - Applicant Pulled Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for The
Ruff House, 7055 — 21 Avenue S.
IV. PUBLIC INPUT
V. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. City Code, Chapter 72 — Snowmobile Regulations
2. Re- Schedule February 7, 2012 Meeting Due to Caucuses
IX. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. December 14, 2011 Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes
X. ADJOURNMENT
* *REMINDERS **
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting — January 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers
City Council Meeting — January 11, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Work Session to
Follow)
City Council Meeting — January 25, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — February 2012, 6:30 p.in. Council Chambers
City Hall will be closed on January 2, 2012 in Observance of New Years
Parks & Recreation Committee Annual Skate/(Hayride, 6 -8:00 p.m.)/Bonfire, Hot Cocoa &
Popcorn — January 14, 2012, 6 -9:00 p.m. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park ** *Weather
Permitting Ice * **
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CHAPTER 72: SNOWMOBILES
Section
72.01 Intent
72.02 Definitions
72.03 Application of traffic ordinances
72.04 Restrictions
72.05 Stopping and yielding
72.06 Persons under 18
72.07 Equipment
72.08 Unattended snowmobiles
72.99 Penalty
§ 72.01 INTENT.
It is the intent of this chapter to supplement M.S. §§ 84.81 through 84.88, as amended, and M.S. Chapter
169, as amended, with respect to the operation of snowmobiles. The statutes are incorporated herein by
reference. This section is not intended to allow what the state statutes prohibit, nor to prohibit what the state
statutes allow.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991)
§ 72.02 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or
requires a different meaning.
DEADMAN THROTTLE or SAFETY THROTTLE. A device which, when pressure is removed from the
engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder having the property in or title to a snowmobile, or entitled to
the use or possession thereof.
PERSON. Includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivision, and
any body of persons, whether incorporated or not.
RIGHT -OF -WAY. The entire strip of land traversed by a highway or street in which the public owns the
fee or an easement for roadway purposes.
ROADWAY. The portion of a highway or street improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
SNOWMOBILE. A self - propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners.
STREET. A public thoroughfare, roadway, alley or trail used for motor vehicular traffic which is not an
interstate, trunk, county -state aid or county highway.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991)
§ 72.03 APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCES.
City traffic ordinances shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, except for
those relating to required equipment, and except those which by their nature have no application.
(Ord. #17-A, adopted 4/24/1991)
§ 72.04 RESTRICTIONS.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to enter, operate or stop a snowmobile within the limits of the city:
(1) On the roadway of any street, except the most right -hand lane then available for traffic or as close
as practicable to right -hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle
stopped in the lane or proceeding in the same direction, or in making a left turn. Snowmobiles may also be
operated upon the outside slope of trunk, county -state aid and county highways where the highways are so
configured within the corporate limits;
(2) On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel;
(3) On boulevards within any public right -of -way;
(4) On private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of
that property;
(5) Upon any school grounds, except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school
authorities;
(6) (a) On public property, playgrounds and recreation areas, except areas previously listed or
authorized for that use by the city, in which case the use shall be lawful, and snowmobiles may be driven in and
out of the areas by the shortest route.
(b) Authorized areas in the city shall be designated by resolution of the City Council.
(7) On streets as permitted by this chapter at a speed exceeding ten mph;
(8) During the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00
a.m., Friday and Saturday, and from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Permitted hours of operation on the day before
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day shall be the same as a Friday;
(9) (a) Within 200 feet of church property during the hours of church services, and during the hours
of other church functions.
(b) This provision is not intended to prohibit snowmobiles from operating on city streets adjacent
to church property during the hours specified herein.
(10) Along or upon any roadway except for the sole purpose of leaving and returning to a place of
residence, provided that the travel is limited to the shortest possible route between the residence and a restaurant
or a gasoline filling station or between a residence and a place where a snowmobile may be legally used; and
(11) On any street or public property when the drive track is equipped with metal studs.
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(B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the limits of the city:
(1) So as to tow any person or thing in a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar
attached to the rear of the snowmobile; provided, that a disabled snowmobile may be towed to a private
residence without the use of a rigid tow bar; or
(2) Within 100 feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area where the operation
would conflict with use or endanger other persons or operation.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991, Ord. #87, amended 10/12/2005) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.05 STOPPING AND YIELDING.
(A) No snowmobile shall enter any uncontrolled intersection without making a complete stop.
(B) The operator shall then yield the right -of -way to any vehicles or pedestrians at the intersection, or so
close to the intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.06 PERSONS UNDER 18.
(A) No person under 14 years of age shall operate on streets or make a direct crossing of a city street as the
operator of a snowmobile. A person 14 years of age or older, but less than 18 years of age, may operate a
snowmobile on streets as permitted under this chapter and make a direct crossing of streets only if he or she has
in his or her immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the Commissioner of Natural
Resources, as provided by M.S. § 84.86, as it may be amended.
(B) It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated contrary to the
provision of this section.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.07 EQUIPMENT.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile any place within the limits of the city unless it is
equipped with the following:
(A) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any condition
of operation;
(B) A safety or so- called deadman throttle in operating condition;
(C) When operated between the hours of one -half hour after sunset to one -half hour before sunrise, or at
times of reduced visibility, at least one clear lamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal
persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal
atmospheric conditions. The head lamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an
oncoming snowmobile operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one red light plainly visible from a
distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions; and
(D) Reflective material at least 16 square inches on each side, forward of the handlebars, so as to reflect
lights at a 90- degree angle.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991) Penalty, see § 72.99
§ 72.08 UNATTENDED SNOWMOBILES.
Every person leaving a snowmobile on a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the
same with him or her.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991) Penalty, see § 72,99
§ 72.99 PENALTY.
Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of this chapter
shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as defined by state law.
(Ord. #17 -A, adopted 4/24/1991)
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular
meeting on December 6, 2011, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Thomas Wood
Commissioner Eric Larson
Commissioner Matthew Montain
Commissioner James Flint
ABSENT: Commissioner Russ Koski
Commissioner Olaf Lee
Council member D Love
STAFF: Administrator Dallas Larson
OTHERS PRESENT: None
I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mosher.
1. Roll Call
PUBLIC INPUT /HEARING None
II. OLD BUSINESS. None
III. NEW BUSINESS.
The Commission reviewed a conditional use permit from Jessica Evers for a Kennel to be
located on the property at 7055 21 Avenue. Ms. Evers was present. She indicated that she
would initially use about 2/3 of the space in the building but hopes to expand into the
entire property. Longer term she hopes to sell pet foods and supplies at retail and to have a
veterinarian provide services on site. She was asked to bring a detailed plan showing the
number of kennels in the building, so P &Z might know the capacity of the property.
Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Larson to set a public
hearing to consider the proposed conditional use permit to be held at 6:30 p.m. on
January 3, 2012. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Commission was briefed on the status of the Metro Transit Park and Ride facility
proposed for Lino Lakes on the Centerville easterly border. An engineering study of the
needed road and utility improvements is underway.
Discussion was held regarding snowmobile regulations comparing with Lino Lakes' rules.
Some members liked the idea of matching most of Centerville's rules to Lino Lakes. It was
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also questioned if we should compare with Circle Pines and Lexington to see if
coordination is possible there as well, making the job of the police department easier. The
Commission directed that staff review the idea of coordinating neighboring communities
with Council to determine support there. If the Council is supportive, staff will bring back
a draft ordinance to the January meeting.
V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Larson to approve
minutes from the October 4, 2011, meeting. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was noted that the November meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda issues.
VI. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Montain to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Dallas Larson, Administrator
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