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40 included identification of conflicts with state statutes, removal of obsolete provisions, and stylistic and 41 organizational updates. 42 Statute alignment & obsolete clean-up: Corrected or replaced references to 43 repealed/renumbered statutes (e.g., Minn. Stat. §§ noted in Titles 5–7), eliminated sections fully 44 covered by state law (e.g., duplicative open-bottle, traffic/parking, and severability provisions), 45 and updated cross-references. 46 Consolidation for clarity: Moved duplicative definitions and severability into Title 1 to apply 47 citywide; removed repeated chapter-level versions; numbered previously unnumbered 48 subsections to improve cross-citations. 49 Organization & placement: Identified items better grouped elsewhere (e.g., some business 50 licensing provisions now grouped within Title 3; health/safety content re-grouped for coherence). 51 Fee schedule: Directed fee language to the City Fee Schedule and placed the consolidated 52 schedule in Appendix A, so future updates occur in one location (penalties are not co-mingled 53 with fees). 54 Zoning approach: Due to the nature of zoning procedures, no substantive zoning changes 55 were introduced in recodification; editing there was limited to format and cross-reference clean- 56 up. 57 Note: The history notes at the end of sections preserve the source of provisions, and the comparative 58 tables allow readers to map from the 1995 Code and intervening ordinances to the updated sections in 59 this Code. 60 61 The adopting ordinance will finalize this project and make the new recodified Code the official City Code. 62 Going forward, ordinances will be updated online quarterly, with newly adopted ordinances posted as 63 recently adopted, not yet codified. 64 65 Policy Objectives 66 The objective of the recodification project is to modernize, clarify, and streamline the City’s Code of 67 Ordinances to ensure that it is accessible, consistent, and reflective of current state law and best 68 practices. Recodification will eliminate outdated or duplicative provisions, improve organization and 69 readability, and provide a hosted online system that allows residents, staff, and elected officials to easily 70 navigate the Code. The process will also ensure that the Code supports effective governance, enhances 71 transparency, and provides a clear regulatory framework for residents, businesses, and city staff. 72 73 74 Equity Impact Summary 75 The recodification of the City Code supports equity by ensuring that ordinances are written in clear and 76 consistent language, making them easier to understand for residents of all backgrounds. By moving to a 77 more accessible and searchable online system, the City lowers barriers for individuals who may not be 78 familiar with legal terminology, who rely on digital access rather than printed documents, or who need 79 compliance with accessibility standards due to disabilities. Removing outdated and inconsistent 80 provisions also promotes fairness in enforcement and reduces the risk of confusion or misinterpretation 81 that can disproportionately impact underrepresented or marginalized groups. Overall, this effort 82 strengthens transparency and builds trust by giving all community members improved access to the 83 rules that govern their city, while ensuring that those rules are applied consistently and equitably. 84 85 Budget Implications 86 There are no budget implications. 87 88 Staff Recommendations 89 Staff recommends council adopting the ordinance and resolution which allows for a summary publication 90 of the ordinance. Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!55!pg!:29