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CHAPTER 12. STREETS AND PARKS
Section 1200 - Use and Maintenance of Streets
Alleys, Sidewalks, Easements, Parks, and
Other City Owned Property
1200.01 Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words
and phrases have the meanings given in this Subsection:
Alley. A public right-of-way owned by the City or over which the City owns an
easement which is less than 30 feet in width and which is used or is usable as a
public thoroughfare.
Boulevard. That portion of a street not occupied by the traveled portion of the
street or a sidewalk.
Easement. An easement owned by the City for any public purpose.
Park. Property owned by the City which is used or is usable for park, recreation or
open space purposes.
Public Grounds. Any land owned by the City, or over which the City owns an
easement, including streets and alleys.
Sidewalk. An improved thoroughfare located on a public right-of-way or public
easement limited to usage by pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles.
Street. A right-of-way owned by the City or over which the City owns an easement
which is 30 feet or more in width and which is used or is usable as a public
thoroughfare.
1200.02 Encumbrances or Obstructions.
Subd. 1 Prohibited Encumbrances or Obstructions. Except as provided in
Subd. 2 of this Subsection, no person shall obstruct, encroach upon, encumber, or
interfere wholly or partially, with any street, boulevard, alley, sidewalk, easement,
park or public ground by placing or installing any of the following:
A. Curbing or pavement.
B. Fences or landscaping.
C. Buildings or structures.
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D. Refuse, as defined in Section 705.
E. Combustible materials.
F. Implements, tools, boxes, merchandise, goods, or cans.
G. Corn poppers, peanut roasters, ice cream containers, vending or food
carts or islands.
H. Construction material, including sand, gravel, sod or other earthen
material.
I. Snow or ice.
J. Posts, pillars, or other supports for awnings, canopies or other structures.
K. Signs.
L. Wires or cables above a street, alley or sidewalk.
Subd. 2 Exceptions. The following are exceptions to Subd. 1 of this Subsection:
A. Any activities undertaken by the City.
B. The deposition of snow and ice by snow and ice removal operations of
the City, County or State.
C. The deposition of snow and ice from privately owned property provided
that such snow and ice is deposited only upon boulevards and adjacent to
and not separated by the traveled portion of the street from the private
property from which the snow or ice is removed.
D. Vehicles parked on streets in accordance with Section 1400 this Code.
E. Driveways installed and paved on a boulevard in accordance with the
requirements of Subsection 1205 of this Code.
F. Shade trees planted on boulevards, provided that the following species
are prohibited unless permission is granted in writing by the Park Director:
1. Willows.
2. Elms.
3. Box Elder.
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4. Cottonwood, aspen, poplar or other members of the genus
Populus.
S. Pine, spruce, fir, yew or other conifers.
6. Silver maple.
G. Trees, shrubs, landscape materials, fences, driveways and parking lots
installed on easements held by the City for underground utility purposes.
H. Trees and other plantings which overhang the travelled portion of streets
provided that no portion of such tree or planting is less than 16 feet above
the travelled portion of the street.
I. Grass clippings and leaves placed in containers on boulevards subject to
Subsection 705.04 of this Code.
J. Privately owned bus stop benches and street furnishings and publicly
owned bus stop shelters placed on streets, sidewalks and boulevards subject
to the written approval of the Engineer as to location so as to avoid danger
to vehicles and pedestrians.
K. Newspaper vending machines and U.S. Postal Service drop boxes placed
on sidewalks and boulevards subject to the written approval of the Engineer
as to location so as to avoid danger to vehicles and pedestrians.
L. Awnings not supported by posts or pillars which extend over sidewalks
provided that not less than eight feet of clearance is provided between the
sidewalk elevation and the lowest point of the awning.
M. Mail boxes subject to U.S. Postal Service standards, provided that mail
boxes which are integral to a structure must be approved in writing by the
Engineer.
N. Installed sprinkler systems provided that the system shall be maintained
by the owner of the adjacent property.
O. Wires or cables installed by a public utility.
1200.03 Sidewalks.
Subd. 1 Snow and Ice Removal. All snow and ice shall be removed from a
sidewalk by the owner of the property adjoining the sidewalk within 48 hours of
the cessation of the precipitation.
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Subd. 2 Maintenance of Sidewalks. No owner of any property adjoining a
sidewalk shall permit any plank, brick, stone or segment of the sidewalk to be raised
above the established level of the sidewalk by more than one half inch or permit
any holes or depressions to occur in which a pedestrian may trip.
Subd. 3 Maintenance of Boulevards. Every owner of property adjoining any
public street or alley shall cause the grass or weeds to be cut or mowed from the
lot line adjoining such street or alley to the center of such street or alley. The
standards contained in Section 1050 of this Code shall apply to grass and weeds
located on the boulevard.
Subd. 4 Exemption. Subd. 1 and Subd. 2 of this Subsection shall not apply to
owners of property adjoining sidewalks that were constructed in whole or in part
with Municipal State Aid Funds or sidewalks located upon rights-of-way controlled
by the County or State.
1200.04 Miscellaneous.
Subd. 1 Removal of Barricades. No person shall remove, run over, relocate, or
interfere with any barricade placed by the City, County, State, or any private utility
company.
Subd. 2 Uncompleted Construction. No person shall walk upon or drive a
motorized or non-motorized vehicle across any street, alley or sidewalk which has
not been opened for travel by the public.
1200.05 Abatement of Nuisance. Any obstruction or encumbrance as described in
Subd. 1 of Subsection 1200.02 or any snow or ice not removed from a sidewalk as
provided in Subd. 1 of Subsection 1200.03 or any defect in a sidewalk as described in
Subd. 2 of Subsection 1200.03 or grass or weeds not cut as provided in Subd. 3 of
Subsection 1200.03 is hereby declared a nuisance. After at least seven days written notice
to the person responsible for the nuisance, the City may cause said nuisance to be removed
or abated and the cost of removal or abatement may be charged and assessed against the
property owned by the person responsible for the nuisance. Such charge and assessment
shall be done pursuant to Subd. 4 of Subsection 1200.06. When so assessed, the cost shall
be certified to the County Auditor for collection as other taxes are collected. The name and
address of the person responsible for such nuisance shall be obtained from records
maintained by the Assessor.
1200.06 Work Undertaken by the City.
Subd. 1 Items of Work. Pursuant to Chap. 59, State Laws of 1988, the City may
undertake the following items of work:
A. Removal of snow, ice and rubbish, including litter, from sidewalks, streets
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and alleys and public parking facilities.
B. Elimination of weeds, including aquatic weeds, from sidewalks, streets,
alleys, waterbodies and other public or private property.
C. Sweeping, oiling, sprinkling or other dust treatment of public streets or
alleys, including incidental maintenance work.
D. Trimming and care of trees and the removal of unsound or diseased trees
on streets or alleys.
E. Repair of sidewalks and alleys.
F. Operation, including maintenance and repair, of lighting systems for
streets, sidewalks and parking facilities.
G. Operation, including maintenance and repair, of public parking facilities,
parks and related facilities.
H. Removal or elimination of health or safety hazards from private property,
excluding any structure included under the provisions of M.S. 463.15 to
463.26.
Subd. 2 Record of Cost. The Engineer shall keep records of and report to the
Clerk the actual cost of such work, or in the case of costs to be charged before the
incurrence pursuant to Subd. 3 of this Subsection, the estimated cost of such work.
Such records and reports shall include the cost of all the work done or to be done
on any streets situated beyond the City boundaries pursuant to a cooperative or
joint powers agreement with a neighboring municipality.
Subd. 3 Collection Before Levy as a Special Assessment. All costs incurred or to
be incurred for such work shall be charged with such frequency as the Council by
resolution shall determine, to each owner of each separate lot or parcel of land
benefitted by such work, in proportion to the benefits conferred upon the lot or
parcel. If any charge is made for a cost to be incurred and, based upon subsequent
actual costs, is found to be excessive, subsequent charges shall be reduced by such
excess, and if deficient, subsequent charges shall be increased by such deficiency.
Any charge not paid in full by September 10 of each year shall be levied as a special
assessment against the lot or parcel of land benefitted. Such charges shall not be
made or levied against detached, single family housing for the operation,
maintenance or repair of public parks and related facilities.
Subd. 4 Levy of Assessment. On or before September 15 of each year, the Clerk
shall prepare an assessment roll assessing all costs of such work reported to the
Clerk against each separate lot or parcel of land benefitted by the work, in
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proportion to the benefits conferred upon such lot or parcel, subject to the provision
in Subd. 3 of this Subsection. Where such work is done pursuant to a cooperative
or joint powers agreement between the City and a neighboring city, the cost of the
work done by the City shall be spread against all lots or parcels of land abutting on
the City side of the streets covered by the cooperative agreement. The Council shall
examine such assessment roll submitted by the Clerk, and if satisfactory, shall call
a public hearing and levy special assessments for the work in accordance with M.S.
429.061. All such special assessments shall be payable in a single installment or
additional annual installments not to exceed the maximum number allowed by law
with interest thereon as may be fixed by the resolution approving the special
assessments, but not to exceed the highest rate allowed by law.
1200.07 Methods and Remedies. The methods and remedies authorized by this Section
are in addition to any other methods or remedies available to the City by State Law or
other provisions of this Code.
1200.08 Petty Misdemeanor. Any violation of paragraph C. of Subd. 2 of Subsection
1200.02 shall be a petty misdemeanor.
History. Ord 1201 codified 1970; amended by Ord 1201-A 12-6-73
Reference. M.S. Chapter 59, State Laws of 1983; 429.101, Subd. 2 & 3, 463.15 to 463.26
Cross Reference. Section 1050
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Section 1205 - Curb Cuts
1205.01 Permit Required. No person shall construct, reconstruct, or extend a private
driveway, private street or lane to intersect with a public street under the control of the
City without first obtaining a permit therefor from the City. The application for a permit
shall be submitted to the Engineer on forms provided by the Engineer. The Engineer may
require that the application be accompanied by plans and specifications for the work. The
application shall be accompanied by the fee as set forth in Section 185 of this Code.
1205.02 Standards and Guidelines. No permit shall be issued unless the proposed work
complies with the following standards and guidelines:
Subd. 1 Materials. That portion of the private driveway, private street or lane
which traverses the public street right-of-way shall be constructed of materials as
follows:
A. If the private driveway, street or lane intersects a concrete street or a
concrete curb and gutter, then the apron and new gutter shall be concrete.
B. If the private driveway, street or lane intersects a bituminous roadway
without concrete curb and gutter, the intersecting area may be concrete,
bituminous or other materials approved by the Engineer.
Subd. 2 Maximum Width. The maximum driveway width at the curb line of the
street shall be 30 feet exclusive of returns.
Subd. 3 Minimum Distance to Street Intersection. The minimum distance
between the driveway and the nearest return of the intersection of two streets shall
be 50 feet as measured at the curb line of the street.
Subd. 4 Minimum Distance Between Driveways. Except in the R-1 District and
R-2 District as defined by Section 850 of this Code, the minimum distance between
adjoining driveways shall be 20 feet as measured at the curb line of the street.
Subd. 5 Minimum Distance Between Driveway and Lot Line. Except in the R-1
and R-2 Districts as defined by Section 850 of this Code, the minimum distance
between a driveway and a side lot line shall be 10 feet as measured at the curb line
of the street.
Subd. 6 Maximum Number. On lots less than 75 feet in width, no more than one
driveway per lot shall intersect a street.
Subd. 7 Curb Cuts on Collector Streets. The number of driveways intersecting
a street designated as a collector or arterial by the Comprehensive Plan shall be
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limited to those driveways essential for adequate access. When properties adjoin
more than one street, driveways shall be restricted if possible to the street with a
lower volume of traffic. The following additional restrictions apply to lots in the
R-1 District and R-2 District:
A. On interior lots as defined in Section 850 of this Code, no more than one
driveway per dwelling unit shall intersect a street designated by the
Comprehensive Plan as a collector or arterial.
B. On corner lots or through lots as defined in Section 850 of this Code, no
driveway shall intersect with a street designated by the Comprehensive Plan
as a collector or arterial. If all streets adjoining the lot are designated as
collector or arterial, driveways shall be limited to the street with the lowest
volume of traffic.
Subd. 8 Other Standards. The Engineer may adopt additional standards as to the
design, materials, and installation of driveways to be located on the right-of-way of
streets.
Subd. 9 Exceptions. The Engineer may grant exceptions to the standards and
guidelines of this Subsection in order to allow reasonable access to property,
provided that such exceptions do not result in conditions hazardous to vehicular and
pedestrian traffic.
1205.03 Issuance of Permit. The Engineer shall grant a permit upon finding the work will
comply with the requirements of this Section.
1205.04 Diligence in Performing Work. The provision of Subsection 420.05 shall apply
to the installation of driveways pursuant to this Section.
1205.05 Final Inspection. After all construction and clean-up has been completed, the
permit holder shall notify the Engineer and request final inspection and acceptance of the
work.
History. None
Cross Reference. Sections 185, 850, Subsection 420.05
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Section 1215 - Work within the 50th & France Commercial Area
1215.01 Area Defined. The 50th & France Commercial Area shall be the area within the
City included within the plan prepared by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
Edina, Minnesota, entitled "50th & France Commercial Area Plan", dated December 3,
1974. Parking facilities shall mean all City owned lots, lanes, ramps, and accessories on
the surface, aboveground, and underground.
1215.02 Items of Work. In addition to the items of work described in Subd. 1 of
Subsection 1200.06, the City may undertake any one or more of the following items of
work in the 50th & France Commercial Area pursuant to Chapter 59, State Laws of 1983:
A. Removal of snow, ice, and refuse, including litter, from sidewalks, streets and
parking facilities.
B. Elimination of weeds from any and all streets, sidewalks, and private property.
C. Removal or elimination of any public health or safety hazards from private
property.
D. Trimming and care of trees and the removal of unsound trees.
E. Repair of sidewalks and alleys.
F. Operation, including maintenance and repair, of City owned lighting systems,
streets, sidewalks and public parking facilities.
1215.03 Payment Plan. All costs incurred or to be incurred for the work, as the Council
by resolution shall determine to charge, shall be charged semiannually, or with such other
frequency as the Council by resolution shall determine, to each owner of each separate lot
or parcel of land within the 50th & France Commercial Area, in proportion to the benefits
conferred upon the lot or parcel. If any charge is made for a cost to be incurred and, based
upon subsequent actual costs,is found to be excessive, subsequent charges shall be reduced
by such excess, and if deficient, subsequent charges shall be increased by such deficiency.
Any charge not paid in full by September 10 of each year shall be levied as a special
assessment against the lot or parcel of land benefitted.
1215.04 Assessment of Unpaid Charges. On or before September 15 of each year, the
Clerk shall prepare an assessment roll assessing against each separate lot or parcel of land
within the 50th & France Commercial Area all costs of the work charged against the lot
or parcel and unpaid as of September 10 of that year. The Council shall examine the
assessment roll submitted by the Clerk and shall call a public hearing and levy special
assessments for the work in accordance with M.S. 429.061. All such special assessments
shall be payable in a single installment, or in up to ten equal annual installments, if the
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Council by resolution so provides,with interest at the rate fixed in the resolution approving
the special assessments, but not to exceed the maximum interest rate allowed by law.
History. Ord 1212 codified 1970, amended by 1212 Al 8-11-76
Reference. M.S. Chapter 59, Laws of 1983, 429.061; 429101, Subd. 2 & 3
Cross Reference. Subsection 1200.06
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Section 1220 - Park Board
1220.01 Establishment. The Council, in order to provide for a City park and open space
system and a City recreation program does hereby establish the Park Board.
1220.02 Duties. The Park Board shall develop and review plans and advise the Council
on the acquisition and development of parks and recreation facilities, and plan and make
recommendations to the Council concerning park activities and recreation programs. The
Park Board shall make and furnish studies, reports and recommendations as the Council
may request.
1220.03 Membership. The Park Board shall consist of ten residents of the City appointed
by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the Council, plus one resident who is also
a member of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 273 and who shall
be appointed by the Board of Education with the consent of a majority of the Council. The
ten resident members (other than the Board of Education member) shall be appointed for
a term of three years. The member who is also a member of the Board of Education shall
serve for one year. All members shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members of the Park Board shall serve without compensation and may resign voluntarily
or be removed by a majority vote of the Council or pursuant to Section 180 of this Code.
A member's successor shall be appointed for the remainder of the member's term. Board
members who discontinue legal residency in the City may be removed from office by the
Mayor with the consent of a majority of members of the Council. The member who is
appointed by the Board of Education shall be ineligible to serve on the Park Board if that
member ceases to be a member of the Board of Education.
1220.04 Organization. The Park Board shall:
A. Elect from its members a chair and vice chair, each of whom shall serve for a
period of one year.
B. Adopt such bylaws as shall be necessary or desirable for conduct of its business.
C. Appoint a secretary from its membership or request that a staff secretary be
furnished by the City. If a secretary is assigned by the City, the secretary shall
perform only such clerical duties on behalf of the Park Board as may be assigned by
the chair with the consent of the Manager. Additional advisory staff may be
assigned to the Park Board by the Manager.
1220.05 Meetings. All meetings of the Park Board shall be open to the public, be
governed by Roberts Rules of Order, and otherwise by held pursuant to its bylaws. The
Park Board shall hold its regular meetings on such fixed date and in such fixed place as it
from time to time shall determine. The minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and a
copy thereof transmitted to each member of the Council.
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History. Ord 1221 codified
Reference. M.S. 412.501
Cross Reference. Section 180
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Section 1230 - Conduct in Parks and Public Places
1230.01 Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words
and phrases have the meanings given in this Subsection.
Park. Property owned by the City which is used or is usable for park, recreation or
open space purposes.
Programmed Park. Any enclosed park in which activities are programmed or
scheduled by the Park Director, including, but not limited to Edinborough Park.
Publicly Owned Property. Any property owned by the City, County or State.
Sidewalk. An improved thoroughfare located on a public right-of-way or public
easement limited to usage by pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles.
Street. A right-of-way which is used or is usable as a public thoroughfare for
motorized or non-motorized vehicles or pedestrians. "Street"as used herein includes
public highways, streets, roads, and alleys.
1230.02 Conduct in Parks, Streets, Sidewalks, and Publicly Owned Property. No person,
in any park, street, sidewalk or publicly owned property, shall:
A. Cut, break, scratch, mark or in any way injure or deface or remove any building,
fence, post, pump, lamp, flagpole, construction work, improvement, facility or any
other structure or property.
B. Post, paste, fasten, paint or affix any placard, bill, notice, or sign upon any
motor vehicle, structure, pole, tree, stone, fence, thing or enclosure unless first
authorized in writing by the City.
C. Pick or cut any wild or cultivated flower, or cut, break, or in any way injure or
deface any tree, shrub or plant, provided that a property owner may prune trees and
shrubs on the street right-of-way adjoining his or her property subject to the
permission of the Park Director.
D. Remove any wild flower, tree, shrub, plant, branch or portion thereof, or any
soil or other material.
E. Go on foot or otherwise upon grass or turf where a prohibitory sign is posted.
F. Throw or cast any stone or other object, or aim or discharge any air gun, sling
shot or other weapon except according to the rules of a game or recreation
permitted in writing by the City.
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G. Deposit, place or leave any paper, rubbish, waste, cans, bottles, or refuse of any
kind except in receptacles provided for the collection of waste.
H. Deposit, place, or leave in publicly owned waste receptacles refuse generated
from normal household or business activities.
I. Start or maintain any fire except small fires made by picnic parties in those
locations in parks designated for that purpose by the City.
J. Abandon any fire made pursuant to paragraph I. of this Subsection without
completely extinguishing the fire and depositing the ashes or coals from such fire,
after they have cooled sufficiently, in receptacles provided for waste.
K. Perform acts prohibited by Section 1000 of this Code.
M. Set, lay, or prepare or use any trap, snare, artificial light, net bird line, ferret,
hawk or any contrivance or device whatever for the purpose of catching, taking or
killing any bird or wild creature. The prohibition in this paragraph shall not apply
to trapping by any means or methods done by the City, or done under its direction,
or done by any other governmental agency or department with the written
permission of the Manager, or done by any person with a valid trapping license
issued by the State and with the written permission of the Manger. All trapping
shall be done in accordance with State Law.
N. Start or land an airplane, helicopter, balloon or other aircraft without the
written permission of the Manager.
O. Consume intoxicating or non-intoxicating malt liquor, wine, or intoxicating
liquor, as defined in Section 900 of this Code, except that non-intoxicating malt
liquor and wine which is dispensed by the City or by an authorized agent of the City
may be consumed subject to other applicable provisions of this Code and subject to
the rule and regulations of the Park Director pursuant to Subsection 1230.06 in the
following places:
1. Inside the clubhouse of a golf course.
2. Inside a programmed park or indoor recreational facility located in a park,
except picnic shelters, warming houses, ice arenas or maintenance buildings.
3. Within the ballfield complex of Van Valkenburg Park.
P. Destroy, injure, or tamper with any sewer, storm sewer, water main, culvert or
any part thereof including manhole covers, tanks or valves.
Q. Hitch any animal to a lamp post, hydrant, drinking fountain, tree or other
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structure or picket an animal to the ground.
R. Park or occupy a vehicle or occupy a street or sidewalk to sell any farm produce
or any other product or property, or for conducting any business or selling of
services.
S. Place any vehicle to display the vehicle for sale or exchange.
T. Work, grease, repair, change oil or maintain in any way a vehicle, except as
necessitated by an emergency.
U. Use a skateboard, roller skates, in line roller skates or blades, scooters or similar
devices (i) upon the traveled portion of a street, (ii) in a municipal parking facility,
or (iii) on or across a sidewalk in any business district.
V. Feed any wild animal or bird, or deposit a food source for wild animals or birds.
1230.03 Additional Restrictions for Parks and Publicly Owned Properties. In addition to
the requirements of Subsection 1230.02, no person shall in any park or publicly owned
property:
A. Place or keep any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles without the
written permission of the Park Director.
B. Participate in or conduct any band procession, parade or military formation
without the written permission of the Park Director.
C. Promote or participate in an entertainment or exhibition without the written
permission of the Park Director.
D. Give any public speech or hold or participate in any rally, convention, assembly
or meeting without the written permission of the Park Director, which shall be
withheld only when necessary to prevent conflict with regular park activities.
E. Sell or offer for sale any article in any public park; provided, that refreshments
or other articles may be sold by the City or by persons authorized to do so by the
Park Director.
F. Be in or remain in, or park or leave any vehicle between the hours of 12
midnight and 6 A.M., except when the vehicle is moving upon a street or when
permitted by the Park Director.
G. Drive or park a vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel.
H. Take or allow any dog or other animal where forbidden by posted signs.
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I. Take or allow any horse or other livestock upon any park, publicly owned
property or public waters without the written permission of the Park Director.
I On any public skating rink, no person shall race, play games which interfere with
the general public use, use hockey sticks or pucks in areas not marked for hockey
play, or loiter in public warming houses.
K. Play or participate in baseball, diamond ball, basketball, football, golf, tennis,
archery or any other game or sport except in or upon appropriate areas established
by the City for such game or sport.
L. Play upon, use, or enter any publicly owned property without having first paid
an admission or entry fee when one is required.
M. Bathe or swim in water adjoining a park except at places and during hours
shown by signs placed by the City.
1230.04 Additional Restrictions for Programmed Parks. In addition to the requirements
of Subsections 1230.02 and 1230.03, no person in a programmed park shall:
A. Act in a manner that is disruptive or distracting to programmed or scheduled
activities.
B. Use the park or any equipment in a manner inconsistent with the programmed
or scheduled activities.
C. Physically obstruct or hinder free passage on walkways and paths within the
park.
D. Run or move rapidly along walkways or pathways within the park in a manner
that would interfere with sedentary use of the park or would be disruptive or
dangerous to pedestrian traffic within the park.
E. Be or remain within the park before or after posted hours of operation without
written permission of the Park Director.
F. Be or remain within any area of the park closed to public use without written
permission of the Park Director.
G. Walk, run, climb, sit, stand or be physically present in any area designed for or
planted with vegetation, or be in any water area or other area not designed for
human activity.
H. Use any electric sound receiving, transmitting or reproducing device in such a
manner as to annoy or disturb persons within the park, or disturb or interfere with
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programmed or scheduled activities.
I. Use or consume alcoholic beverages contrary to this Code or contrary to any
rules and regulations of the Park Director or contrary to any license or lease by
which the user or consumer is within the park.
J. Use or consume alcoholic beverages not dispensed by a person or group duly
licensed by the City to use the park.
K. Use tobacco in any form.
L. Operate skateboards, roller skates, in line roller skates or blades, bicycles,
scooters, or similar vehicles or devices, unless part of a programmed or scheduled
activity.
M. Act disorderly.
N. Trespass.
1230.05 Additional Requirements for Waterbodies. In addition to the requirements of
Subsection 1230.02, no person shall on any lake, pond or stream within the City:
A. Start or land an airplane, helicopter, balloon or other aircraft without the
written permission of the Manager.
B. Use any mechanically propelled boat or other watercraft unless being used for
emergency rescue or the maintenance of the lake, pond, or stream.
C. Use any watercraft unless in full compliance with State Law and the rules and
regulations of the State Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources
including the use of personal floatation devices.
D. Erect or maintain a shelter on the ice unless the shelter is portable and is
removed each day.
E. Start or maintain any fire on the ice provided that a manufactured heater using
liquid or gaseous fuel may be used.
1230.06 Additional Rules and Regulations. The Park Director may adopt additional rules
and regulations not contrary to the provisions of this Code governing the use and
enjoyment of parks, programmed parks, playgrounds, lakes, ponds, streams and other
publicly owned properties which shall be prominently posted or publicly announced in the
places where they are intended to apply. Any person who violates a rule or regulation so
posted may be excluded from the use of the park, programmed park, lake, pond, stream
or other publicly owned property and may in addition be prosecuted as for a misdemeanor.
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History: Ord 1222 codified 1970,amended by Ord 1222 Al 11-29-78, 1222-A2 11-28-79, 1222-
A3 6-24-87
Cross Reference: Sections 900, 1000
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City of Edina Streets and Parks 1235.03
Section 1235 - Municipal Parking Facilities
1235.01 Definitions. Unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall
have the stated meanings:
Business Hours. The hours between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. of each day, except
Sunday, or other hours during such days as may be set by resolution of the Council
for any one or more of the municipal parking facilities.
Municipal Parking Facility. Any lot or ramp, and the lanes giving ingress thereto
and egress therefrom, and all accessories thereof, owned or operated by the City or
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota, herein called
"H.R.A.", and made available to the public for parking of private motor vehicles,
whether for a fee or at no cost. It shall not include parking spaces located along
public streets and highways.
Time Limits. Hourly parking restrictions as specified by resolution of the Council
for all or certain portions of any one or more of the municipal parking facilities.
50th&France Commercial Area. The area within the City included within the plan
prepared by the H.R.A. entitled "50th & France Commercial Area Plan", dated
December 3, 1974.
1235.02 Hours of Parking Limited. No person shall park any vehicle in any municipal
parking facility for a period in excess of the time limits during business hours. Persons may
park in any municipal parking facility for any length of time during non-business hours,
except for such times as parking may be prohibited for snow removal, repairs, and like
purposes. Provided, however, no overnight parking shall be allowed.
1235.03 50th & France Employee Permits.
Subd. 1 Location. Vehicles identified by a permit sticker issued by the City under
this Subsection may be parked in excess of the time limits, but only in such
locations in municipal parking facilities in the 50th & France Commercial Area as
shall be designated by the Manager. Locations designated by the Manager shall be
those that are least convenient for patrons of businesses located in the 50th &
France Commercial Area.
Subd. 2 Issuance of Permits. Permit stickers shall be issued by such City
department or City staff as the Manager shall designate, and shall be issued only to
individuals employed in that portion of the 50th & France Commercial Area located
in the City. The maximum number of permit stickers issued in a calendar year for
the 50th & France Commercial Area shall be set by resolution of the Council.
Persons desiring a permit sticker shall apply on forms provided by the Manager.
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City of Edina Streets and Parks 1235.05
Before receiving a permit sticker, the recipient shall pay a fee as set forth in Section
185 of this Code and furnish the name of the recipient's place of employment and
a description of the make, year, body style, color and license number of the vehicle
to which it is to be fastened. Permit stickers shall be numbered consecutively and
shall be valid only for the calendar year in which issued. The City shall keep a
record of the permit sticker number and the description of the vehicle. The permit
sticker shall be fastened to the left rear bumper of the vehicle and shall be visible
at all times when the vehicle is parked in such designated municipal parking
facilities. When the vehicle is sold or traded and another vehicle is acquired, the
City, upon application for a new permit sticker for the remainder of the calendar
year, accompanied by a description of the new vehicle and its license number, shall
issue such new permit sticker, without charge, and show the old permit sticker as
having been canceled. When a person to whom a permit sticker has been issued
ceases to be regularly employed upon the premises where such person was
employed when the permit sticker was issued, the employer shall notify the City of
the fact, and the City shall cancel the person's permit sticker.
Subd. 3 Disabled Employees. Employees displaying a State Disabled Permit or
Disabled License Plates need not purchase or display an employee permit pursuant
to this Subsection and may park for periods in excess of the time limits established
by this Section.
1235.04 Posting of Time Limits. The Manager shall post in all municipal parking facilities
the time limits and employee parking areas established by this Section.
1235.05 Operation of Certain Devices Prohibited. No person shall use a skateboard, roller
skates, in line roller skates or blades, bicycles, scooters or similar devices on or within any
municipal parking facility.
History. Ord 1232 adopted 10-13-76; amended by 1232 Al 5-7-80, 1232-A2 9-25-85, 1232-A3
12-1389
Cross Reference. Section 185
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