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City Council Regular Meeting — 02/14/05 DRAFT Minutes - Page 9 Chief Sletner opined that officers would need to use their discretion and consider each complaint on a case by case basis. Further discussion ensued regarding clarification of driveways; quality of life concerns; decibel meters; witness observations; complaint-driven nature of the ordinance; hours of ordinance enforcement; definition of residential and commercial property and sound violation restrictions; and ways for implementation. Klausing moved, Ihlan seconded, adoption of Ordinance No. 1315 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Title Four, Section 405.02 Adding Section 405.02 H., Amplified Sound from Automobiles." Councilmember Schroeder, while expressing appreciation for the apparent direction, spoke in opposition to the motion, pending further clarification and definition of a residential parking facility. Councilmember Ihlan recommended tabling action on the ordinance, pending clarification and refinement of several issues. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion; noting that the ordinance could be modified as needed at a later date. City Attorney Anderson suggested that the ordinance language be amended to strike ". .. or in a commercial or residential parking facility, which is audible ..." in 405.02: Specific Restrictions, Section H." Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, to strike the clause, ". .. or in a commercial or residential parking facility, which is audible..." from 405.02: Specific Restrictions:, Section H. Councilmember Maschka addressed the potential law of unintended consequences and expressed his concerns; but noted that he was willing to try the ordinance out, with the stipulation that staff return in the fall with a report on the enforceability of the ordinance and specific number quantification. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of the amendment to the