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The above restrictions are proposed to be in effect between May 1 St and August 31 of each year.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached. Also attached is a resolution establishing penalty
amounts for violation of the proposed ordinance. The proposed penalty amounts are as follows:
1" Violation Warning
2nd Violation $50.00 penalty
3 rd Violation $100.00 penalty
4 th Violation $200.00 penalty
Penalties to be charged with quarterly water bills.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
OPTION 1: MOTION TO HOLD FIRST READING AND SET FEBRUARY 3, 2004 FOR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.
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OPTION 2: MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWN SPRINKLING
IN THE CITY; AMENDING ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE, TITLE 4 CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS
4 -1 A -3 AND 4 -1 A -6.
MOTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
OF CITY CODE SECTION 4 -1A -3.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAWN SPRINKLING IN THE
CITY; AMENDING ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE, TITLE 4
CHAPTER 1, SECTIONS 4 -1A -3 AND 4 -1A -6
The City Council of the City of Rosemount Ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Section 4 -1A -3, paragraph B is amended to read as follows:
B. Sprinkling And Other Limitations. In order to conserve our potable water supply, each
water customer is required to comply with the following restrictions:
1. On odd numbered days of the month, only odd numbered addresses shall water
lawns or landscaping, and on even numbered days, only even numbered addresses
shall water lawns or landscaping.
2. No watering of lawns or landscaping is permitted between the hours of noon and
6:00 p.m. on any day.
3. Exceptions. The limitations of paragraphs 1 and 2 do not apply a) to the watering
of lawns or landscaping for the first thirty (30) days after establishment or
planting of such lawn or landscaping, or b) each year before May 1 St or after
August 31
Section 2. City Code Section 4 -1A -6 is amended by adding new paragraph C as follows:
C. In addition to any other penalty or sanction provided for in this Article, the City Council
may, by resolution, set penalties for violations of this Article. Such penalties shall be
billed to the customer and collected as a part of the water bill. A customer may appeal
the imposition of such a penalty to the Public Utilities Commission by serving a written
notice of appeal on the City Administrator or City Clerk within ten (10) days of receipt of
notice from the City that it is imposing a penalty. Such notice shall be in writing and
shall state the grounds or basis for objecting to the imposition of the charge or penalty.
No penalty that has been appealed will be levied or collected until the customer has been
given an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission.
Section 3. This ordinance will be effective the day following its passage and publication.
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ADOPTED this day of ; 2004.
ATTEST:
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
William H. Droste, Mayor
Published this day of , 2004 in the Rosemount Town Pages.
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2004 -
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
OF CITY CODE SECTION 4 -1A -3
WHEREAS, Rosemount City Code Section 44A -6 authorizes the Council to establish penalties for
violation of Article A of Chapter 1 of the City's water code (Section 4 -1A -1 through 4- 1A -6); and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to establish penalties for
violation of Section 4 -1A -3.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount, Minnesota:
Penalties are established and shall be imposed in accordance with City Code Section 4 -1A -6 for
violations of Section 4 -1A -3 paragraph B:
1. For the first violation in a one -year period: Written warning
2. For the second violation in a one -year period: $50
3. For the third violation in a one -year period: $100
4. For the fourth and all later violations in a one -year period: $200
ADOPTED this 'day of - ,2004.
ATTEST:
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
Motion by:
Voted in favor:
William H. Droste, Mayor
Seconded by:
Voted against: