SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

Attorney Raymond L. Hoel

HOEL LAW OFFICE

Cornell, Wisconsin

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CITY OF CORNELL

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Preamble

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CHAPTER 1 CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.01 General Repealing Clause 1

1.02 Effect of Repeal 2

1.03 Reference to Code 2

1.04 Additions 2

1.05 General Penalty When No Penalty is Provided 2

1.06 Title Headings; Cross References 3

1.07 Copies 3

1.08 Jurisdiction 3

1.09 Interpretation 3

1.10 Existing Rights and Liabilities 4

1.11 Construction of Ordinances 3

(1) Wisconsin Statutes 3

(2) Gender, Singular and Plural 4

(3) Person 4

(4) Highways 4

(5) Reasonable Time or Notice 4

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(6) County Jail 4

(7) City Administrator 4

1.12 Conflict and Separability 4

(1) Conflict of Provisions 4

(2) Separability of Code Provisions 5

1.13 Adoption of Citation Enforcement Procedure for Violations

of Ordinances 5

1.14 Effective Date 6

Reserved for future use 7

Reserved for future use 8

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL GOVERNMENT

2.01 Form of Government 9

2.02 Elected Officials 9

(1) Enumerated 9

(2) Election; Term 9

2.03 Appointed Officials 10

(1) Enumerated 10

(2) Terms 10

(3) Residence required within the City of Cornell

as a condition of employment 11

2.04 Salaries 11

2.05 Board and Commissions 12

(1) Board of Review 12

(2) Plan Commission 12

(3) Board of Zoning Appeals 12

(4) Public Utilities Committee ……………………………………..12

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2.06 The Common Council 12

(1) Meetings 12

(2) Specific Rules of Conduct at City Council Meetings 20

(3) Ordinances and Resolutions 23

(4) Salaries 23

(5) Opening and Closing of Polls 24

(6) Bond of City (Clerk-Treasurer) Administrator 24

2.07 City Administrator Ordinance 25

(1) Appointment and Term of Office 25

(2) Termination of Appointment by City Administrator 25

(3) Powers and Duties of City Administrator 26

(4) Cooperation with other Officers 30

(5) Clerk-Treasurer Duties 31

(6) Council Determinant of Powers and Duties 31

(7) Compensation of City Administrator 31

(8) Evaluation of City Administrator 31

2.08 City Police Ordinance 31

(1) Jurisdiction, Powers and Duties of

City Police Department 31

(2) Non-Exclusivity 32

2.09 Special Office Ordinance 33

(1) Creation of Special Offices 33

(2) Special Offices 33

(3) Responsibilities for Special Offices 36

2.10 Eligibility for Office Ordinance 37

(1) Eligibility for Office/Incompatibility of Office 37

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2.11 Office Oath and Bond Ordinance 38

(1) Oath 38

(2) Bonds 39

2.12 Committee (Commission) Ordinance 40

(1) Committee Appointments 40

(2) Committee Reports 41

2.13 Municipal Court Ordinance 41

2.14 Board of Review Ordinance 42

(1) Membership of Board of Review 42

(2) Compensation for Board of Review 42

(3) Time and Place 42

(4) Procedure 42

2.15 Cooperation in Transfer of City Office Ordinance 43

(1) Duty to Cooperate on Transfer of Office 43

(2) Status Summary and Responsibilities at End of Term 43

(3) Brief of Common Council and Successor in Office 44

2.16 Compensation of Elective City Offices 44

2.17 Police Commission and Public Safety Committee 44

(1) Police and Fire Commission 44

(2) Public Safety Committee 45

2.18 Municipal Judge 46

(1) Municipal Court for the City of Cornell, Wisconsin 46

(2) Office of Municipal Judge Created 46

(3) Election: Term 46

(4) Salary 46

(5) Bond: Oath 46

(6) Jurisdiction 46

(7) Procedure 46

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2.19 Contempt in Municipal Court 47

(1) 47

(2) Penalty 47

2.20 Elections 47

(1) Officials 47

(2) Central Polling Place 48

(3) Ward Boundaries 48

(4) 49

2.21 Civil Defense 49

2.22 Public Construction 49

2.23 Code of Ethics for 1989 FmHA Projects 50

2.24 Authority, Powers and Duties 50

(1) General Powers and Duties of Mayor 50

(2) Miscellaneous, Specific, and Statutory Duties 51

(3) Other Relevant Statutory Authority, Powers

and Duties of Mayor 52

2.25 City Clerk Ordinance 53

(1) General Powers and Duties 53

(2) Other Statutory Authority, Powers and Duties

of City Clerk 56

(3) Other Authority, Powers and Duties of City

Clerk by Ordinance 56

(4) Duties to be Performed by City Administrator 56

(5) Deputy Clerk 56

2.26 City Treasurer Ordinance 56

(1) General Powers and Duties of City Treasurer 56

(2) Other Authority, Powers and Duties of

City Treasurer by Ordinance 57

(3) Deputy City Treasurer 58

(4) Duties to be Performed by City Administrator 58

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2.27 City Assessor Ordinance 58

(1) General Powers and Duties of City Assessor 58

(2) General Statutory Authority, Powers and Duties

of City Assessor 58

(3) Other Authority, Powers and Duties of

City Assessor by Ordinance 58

Reserved for future use. 59

Reserved for future use. 60

CHAPTER 3 CITY RECORDS/CITY PROPERTY

3.01 Public Records and Public Property 61

(1) Public Records and Public Property Responsibilities 61

(2) Public Records and Public Property Delivery 61

(3) Public Record Access 62

(4) Conditions and Terms for Destruction of Public Records 68

(5) Specific Date of Destruction for Specific Public 70

Records

(6) Taped Records of Meetings 70

3.02 Public Buildings and Public Lands 71

(1) Handicapped Access 71

(2) Public Buildings and Public Lands Access 72

Reserved for future use 76

Reserved for future use 77

CHAPTER 4 OPEN MEETINGS/CITY NEWSPAPER ORDINANCE

4.01 Open Meetings/City Newspaper Ordinance 78

(1) Open Public Meetings 78

(2) Public Notice of Meetings 78

(3) Special Government Units 79

(4) Posting and Publishing of Public Notice 79

(5) Recording, Broadcasting and Photographing of Meeting 80

(6) Exceptions to Open Meeting 80

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(7) Exclusion of Members 83

(8) State Law 84

4.02 Official City Newspaper Ordinance 84

(1) Official City Newspaper 84

(2) Adoption of Resolution For Official City Newspaper 84

Reserved for future use 85

Reserved for future use 86

CHAPTER 5 FISCAL MANAGEMENT

5.01 Fiscal Management Ordinance 87

(1) Fiscal Year 87

(2) Budget Adoption 87

(3) Reserved for future use 87

(4) Budget Hearing 87

(5) Estimates of Budget 88

(6) Elements of Budget 88

(7) Elements in Budget Summary 89

(8) Initial Preparation of Budget 89

(9) Approval of Budget 89

(10) Changes in Final Budget 90

(11) Expenditure of Funds 90

(12) Claims and Payments 90

(13) Financial Statement 92

(14) Public Contracts 92

(15) Bonding 94

(16) Multiple Payments of Property Taxes 96

(17) Investment Procedure/Public Depository 96

(18) Reserved for future use 96

(19) Appropriations 96

(20) Fire Cost Reimbursement 98

(21) Financial Audit 98

Reserved for future use 100

Reserved for future use 101

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CHAPTER 6 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES

6.01 Special Charges 102

6.02 Special Assessment Policy and Procedures 103

6.03 In Lieu of Assessment Charges 105

(1) Preamble 105

(2) Procedure 106

Reserved for future use 107

Reserved for future use 108

CHAPTER 7 WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING ORDINANCE

7.01 Waste Management Ordinance 109

(1) Title/Purpose 109

(2) Adoption of Ordinance 109

(3) General Provisions 109

(4) Special Permit 113

7.02 Recycling Ordinance 119

(1) Title 119

(2) Purpose 119

(3) Statutory Authority 119

(4) Abrogation and Greater Restrictions 119

(5) Interpretation 119

(6) Severability 119

(7) Applicability 120

(8) Administration 120

(9) Effective Date 120

(10) Definitions 120

(11) Separation of Recyclable Materials 122

(12) Separation Requirements Exempted 123

(13) Care of Separated Recyclable Materials 123

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(14) Management of Lead Acid Batteries, Major

Appliances, Waste Oil, and Yard Waste 123

(15) Preparation and Collection of Recyclable Materials 124

(16) Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents

of Multiple-Family Dwellings 126

(17) Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents

of Non-Residential Facilities and Properties 127

(18) Prohibitions on Disposal of Recyclable Materials

Separated for Recycling 127

(19) Large Outdoor Events 128

(20) Parks, Waysides, Ballfields, and Recreation Areas 128

(21) Exemptions 128

(22) Volume Based Rates 128

(23) Collection Schedule 129

(24) Special Materials 129

(25) Construction Materials 129

(26) Right to Reject Materials 129

(27) Hauler Licensing 129

(28) Reserved for future use 129

(29) Reserved for future use 129

(30) Reserved for future use 129

(31) Enforcement 129

7.03 Annual Clean-Up Weeks 131

Reserved for future use 132

Reserved for future use 133

CHAPTER 8 ETHICS

8.01 Ethics Ordinance 134

(1) Applicability 134

(2) Standard of Ethical Conduct 135

(3) Conflict of Interest Actions 136

(4) Honorarium Fees, and Expenses 136

Reserved for future use 138

Reserved for future use 139

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CHAPTER 9 TRAFFIC

9.01 Traffic Ordinance 140

(1) State Traffic Laws Adopted 140

(2) Official Traffic Map and Control Devices;

Prohibited Signs, Signs, and Markers 140

(3) Speed Limits 142

(4) Through Highways and Controlled Intersections 143

(5) One-way Highways, Safety Zones, Safety Islands,

Turns, and Lanes 155

(6) Reserved for future use 158

(7) No Passing Zones 158

(8) Weight Limits and Heavy Traffic Routes 158

(9) Special Parking Regulations 161

(10) Abandoned Vehicles 166

(11) Accident Reports 168

(12) Display of Power 169

(13) Vehicles to Stop for School Buses Loading

and Unloading Children 169

(14) Penalties 169

(15) Enforcement 171

(16) School Bus Warning Lights 173

(17) Reserved for future use 173

(18) Supplementary Traffic Regulations-Airport Traffic 173

(19) Supplementary Traffic Regulations - Boating 175

(20) Supplementary Traffic Regulations - Bicycles 176

(21) References to Wisconsin Statutes 176

(22) Severability 177

(23) Effective Date 177

(24) State Administrative Code Provisions Adopted 177

(25) Supplementary Traffic Regulations - Skateboards 179

(26) Supplementary Traffic Reg. – Neighborhood Electric Vehicles ………181

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CHAPTER 10 LICENSE AND PERMIT ORDINANCE

10.01 General License and Permit Ordinance 182

(1) Title/Purpose 182

(2) General Provisions 182

10.02 Cigarette License and Ordinance 194

(1) Coverage 194

(2) Application/License 195

(3) Ordinance/License 195

10.03 Dog License Ordinance; Cats and other Animals 195

(1) Coverage 195

(2) Dog License Required: Definitions 196

(3) Rabies Vaccination Required For License 197

(4) Kennel Licenses 199

(5) Reserved for future use 199

(6) Rabies Quarantine 199

(7) Restrictions on Keeping of Dogs, Cats, Fowl and

Other Animals 202

(8) Impoundment of Animals 203

(9) Dogs and Cats Restricted on Cemeteries 205

(10) Duty of Owner in Case of Dog or Cat Bite 205

(11) Injury to Property By Animals 205

(12) Barking Dogs or Crying Cats 205

(13) Providing Proper Food and Drink to Confined Animals 205

(14) Providing Proper Shelter 206

(15) Neglected or Abandoned Animals 207

(16) Cruelty to Animals and Birds Prohibited 208

(17) Dognapping and Catnapping 209

(18) Vehicle Accidents 209

(19) Limitation on Number of Dogs or Cats 209

(20) Penalties 210

10.04 Reserved for Future Use 211

10.05 Adult Orientated Establishments 212

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10.06 Fireworks Permit Ordinance 222

(1) Coverage 222

(2) Application/Permit 222

(3) Exemptions 223

(4) Ordinance/Permit 224

10.07 Alcohol Beverages Ordinance 224

(1) State Statutes Adopted 224

(2) Licenses, Permits, Authorization Required 224

(1) Coverage ………………………………………………………235

(2) Application/Permit 235

(3) Exemptions 235

(4) Ordinance/Permit 236

(5) Other Provisions 237

Reserved for future use 238

Reserved for future use 239

Reserved for future use 240

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CHAPTER 11 SNOWMOBILES AND ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES

11.001 Intent …………………………………………………………………………241

11.01 Snowmobile and All Terrain Vehicle Regulations 241

(1) Snowmobile and All Terrain Vehicle Laws Adopted 241

(2) Applicability of Rules of the Road To Snowmobiles

and All Terrain Vehicles 241

2. Snowmobile Routes Designated……………………………………… 241-A

2. Additional Requirements………………………………………………...241-A

11.10 Statutory Authority ……….………………………………………………..242

11. ATV Routes and Trails Designated…….…………………………………242

11.12 Conditions…,,…………………………………………………………………244

20. Enforcement..………………………………………………………………….244
21. Penalties………………………………………………………………………..245
22. Severability..……………………………………………………………………245
23. Filing..…………………………………………………………………………….245

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CHAPTER 12 PUBLIC NUISANCE

12.01 Public Nuisance Ordinance 246

(1) General Provisions 246

(2) Definitions 246

(3) Public Nuisances Affecting Health 246

(4) Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety 248

(5) Control of Weeds and Grasses 249

(6) Accumulation of Junk Forbidden 249

(7) Abatement of Public Nuisances 250

(8) Cost of Abatement 251

(9) Penalties 252

Reserved for future use 253

Reserved for future use 254

CHAPTER 13 ZONING ORDINANCE 255

CHAPTER 14 PUBLIC WORKS/INFRASTRUCTURE

14.01 Public Works/Infrastructure Ordinance 288

(1) Roads 288

(2) Street and Sidewalk Grades 288

(3) Sidewalk Construction and Repair 289

(4) Driveways 290

(5) Street and Sidewalk Excavations, Right-of Ways

Opening and Sewer and Water Service

Reconstruction 291

(6) Obstructions and Encroachments 294

(7) Cleaning, Repair, Snow and Ice Removal 295

(8) House Numbering System 296

Reserved for future use 299

Reserved for future use 300

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CHAPTER 15 PUBLIC UTILITIES

15.01 Public Utilities 301

(1) Common Council Duty 301

(2) Public Utility Committee 301

(3) Superintendent of Utilities 301

15.02 Rules, Regulations and Rates 302

15.03 Water and Sewer Utility Creation -

Rules and Regulations 302

(1) Management and Operation 302

(2) Powers of Utility 303

(3) Condemnation of Real Estate 303

(4) Title to Real Estate and Personal Property 303

(5) User Rules and Regulations 303

(6) Miscellaneous Rules-Water Utilities 304

(7) Excavations 305

(8) Tapping the Mains 305

(9) Installation of House Laterals - Permit 306

(10) Water Service Rates-Water Utility Rules 306

(11) Mandatory Hook-up - Water Utilities 306

(12) Maintenance of Services 308

(13) Payment of Bills 308

(14) Cross Connection Control Ordinance 308

(15) Well Abandonment Ordinance 310

(16) Damage Recovery 313

(17) Penalties 313

(18) Charges are a Lien on Property 313

(19) Adoption of Other Rules 314

(20) Severability 314

15.04 Sewer Utility - Rules and Regulations 314

(1) Mandatory Hookup - Sewer Utilities 314

(2) Maintenance of Service - Sewer Utilities 315

(3) Improper Use - Sewer Utilities 315

(4) Damage Recovery 317

(5) Penalties 317

(6) Septic Tanks Prohibited 317

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(7) Vacating of Premises and Discontinuance

of Service 317

(8) Charges are a Lien on Property 317

(9) Unit of Service Definition 318

(10) Adoption of Other Rules 318

(11) Severability 318

15.05 Service Billing and Connections 318

(1) Billing 318

(2) Service Connections 318

15.06 Meters 319

15.07 Fire Hydrants 319

15.08 Plumbing 319

15.09 Liability 319

15.10 Gas Utility Regulations 319

15.11 Electric Utility Rules 320

15.12 Granting Permission to Wisconsin Gas Company, Inc. 320

15.13 Penalty 320

Reserved for future use 321

Reserved for future use 322

CHAPTER 16 BUILDING REGULATIONS

16.01 Building Regulations 323

(1) Applicability of Building Regulations 323

16.02 Building Permits 324

(1) Building Permits Issued by Building

Inspector 325

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16.03 Definitions 326

16.04 Plans to be Submitted 326

16.05 Waiver of Plans 326

16.06 Approval of Plans: Alterations 326

16.07 Inspection of Work 327

16.08 Minor Repairs 327

16.09 Unsafe Buildings 327

16.10 Applications for Permits 327

(1) Building Permit Application 327

16.11 Issuance of Permits …………………………………………………………..327

16.12 Lapse of Permit ……………………………………………………………...328

16.13 Revocation of Permit 328

16.14 Report of Violations 329

16.15 Gas Appliances and Installations 329

(1) Sale of Appliances 329

(2) Installation of Appliances 330

(3) Enforcement 331

16.16 Solid Fuel Burning 331

(1) Inspector 331

(2) Permits and Inspection 331

(3) Installation Requirements 332

(4) Smoke Detector 334

(5) Fire Extinguishers 335

16.17 Appeal from Order of Building Inspector 335

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16.18 Non-liability of the City 335

16.19 Penalties 335

Reserved for future use 336

Reserved for future use 337

CHAPTER 17 LAND SUBDIVISION AND REGULATION

17.01 Introduction and Purpose 338

17.02 Definitions 338

(1) Subdivision 338

(2) Extra-Territorial Plat Approval Jurisdictions 338

(3) Lot Division 338

(4) Street 338

(5) Major Streets and Highways 338

(6) Collector Streets 338

(7) Minor Streets 339

(8) Marginal Access Streets 339

(9) Alleys 339

(10) Master Plan 339

(11) Official Map 339

(12) Subdivider 339

(13) Dwelling Unit 339

(14) Other 339

17.03 General Requirements 339

(1) Subdivisions 339

(2) Requirements 340

(3) Specific Conditions 340

(4) Exceptions 341

17.04 Procedure for Subdividing 341

(1) Pre-Application Procedure 341

(2) Preliminary Plat Procedure 341

(3) Final Plat Procedure 342

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17.05 Required Improvements 343

(1) Monuments 343

(2) Improvements 343

(3) Payments for Improvements 344

(4) Payments for Improvements by Contract 344

17.06 Design Standards 344

(1) Streets and Alleys 344

17.07 Land Development Other than Subdivision

(Lot Division) 349

(1) Procedure 349

(2) Requirements 349

17.08 Subdivisions Created by Successive Divisions 350

17.09 Replats 350

17.10 Variances 350

17.11 Severability of Provisions 351

17.12 Remedies and Penalties 351

Reserved for future use 352

Reserved for future use 353

CHAPTER 18 MOBILE HOMES

18.01 Authority 354

18.02 Definitions 354

(1) Licensee 354

(2) Park 354

(3) Person 354

(4) Mobile Home 354

(5) Manufactured Home 355

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(6) Non-dependent Mobile Home 356

(7) Unit 356

(8) Mobile Home Park 356

(9) Space 356

(10) Mobile Home Stand 356

(11) Occupied Area 356

(12) Park Management 356

(13) Lot 356

(14) Complete Bathroom Facilities 356

18.03 Coverage 357

18.04 Application and Transfer 357

18.05 Mobile Home Monthly Permit 357

18.06 Parking Outside Licensed Mobile Home Parks

Restricted 358

18.07 Reserved for future use 359

18.08 Reserved for future use 359

18.09 Mobile Home Park Operator's License 359

18.10 Operation of Mobile Home Parks:

Responsibilities of Park Management 360

18.11 Responsibilities and Duties of

Mobile Home Park Occupants 362

18.12 Monthly Parking Fee 362

18.13 Penalties 363

18.14 Severability 363

Reserved for future use 364

Reserved for future use 365

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CHAPTER 19 FLOODPLAIN ZONING ORDINANCE

19.01 Statutory Authorization, Finding of Fact,

Statement of Purpose, Title and General Provisions 366

(1) Statutory Authorization 366

(2) Finding of Fact 366

(3) Statement of Purpose 366

(4) Title 367

(5) General Provisions 367

19.02 General Standards Applicable to all

Floodplain Districts 370

(1) Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analyses 370

(2) Watercourse Alterations 371

(3) Chapter 30, 31, Wis. Stats., Development 371

19.03 Floodway District (FW) 371

(1) Applicability 371

(2) Permitted Uses 371

(3) Standards for Developments in Floodway Areas 372

(4) Prohibited Uses 374

19.04 Floodfringe District (FF) 375

(1) Applicability 375

(2) Permitted Uses 375

(3) Standards for Development in Floodfringe Areas 375

19.05 General Floodplain District (GFP) 378

(1) Applicability 378

(2) Permitted Uses 378

(3) Standards for Development

in the General Floodplain District 379

(4) Determining Floodplain and Floodfringe Limits 379

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19.06 Nonconforming Uses 380

(1) General 380

(2) Floodway Areas 381

(3) Floodfringe Areas 382

19.07 Administration 383

(1) Zoning Administrator 383

(2) Zoning Agency 387

(3) Board of Adjustment/Appeals 387

(4) To Review Appeals of Permit Denials 391

(5) Floodproofing 392

(6) Public Information 393

19.08 Amendments 393

(1) General 393

(2) Procedures 394

19.09 Enforcement and Penalties 394

19.10 Definitions 395

Reserved for future use 403

Reserved for future use 404

CHAPTER 20 PUBLIC SAFETY/PUBLIC ORDER

20.01 Public Safety/Public Order Ordinance 405

(1) General Provisions 405

(2) Disorderly Conduct Prohibited 408

(3) Intoxication Drunkenness 408

(4) Assault and battery 408

(5) Molesting Birds and Squirrels 408

(6) Reserved for future use 408

(7) Regulations of Weapons other than Firearms,

including Bows and Arrows, BB Guns and Weapons

other than Firearms 409

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(8) Regulation of Firearms 409

(9) Abandoned or Unattended

Refrigerators, Etc 410

(10) Unguarded Openings 410

(11) Obstruction of Aisles, Fire Escapes, Etc 410

(12) Hunting Restricted for Public Health

and Safety Reasons 411

(13) Loud and Unnecessary Noise Prohibited 411-B

(14) Obedience to Officers 411-B

(15) Beer or Liquor Consumption

on Streets Prohibited 411-B

(16) Impersonating Officers 412

(17) Responsibility for Possession or Consumption

of Alcoholic Beverages by Underage Persons 412

(18) Offenses Endangering Public Morals and Decency 412

(19) Indecent Conduct and Language Prohibited 414

20.01 Public Safety/Public Order Ordinance

(20) Curfew 414

(21) Offenses Against Public and Private Property;

Destruction of Property Prohibited 415

(22) Penalties 415

(23) City Park Hours and Permits 415

(24) Disposition of Abandoned

and Unclaimed Personal Property 416

(25) Regulation of Smoking 417

(26) Sale of Cigarettes and

Tobacco Products to Children Restricted 421

(26) Open Burning Use of Incinerators

and Use of Burn Barrels Prohibited 421

(27) Procedure for Violations

of Ordinances by Juveniles 424

Reserved for future use 425

Reserved for future use 426

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CHAPTER 21 HOUSING

21.01 City Housing Development Ordinance 427

(1) Title/Purpose 427

(2) Authority 427

(3) 427

(4) 427

(5) 427

Reserved for future use 428

Reserved for future use 429

Reserved for future use 430

Reserved for future use 431

Reserved for future use 432

CHAPTER 22 NOISE ORDINANCE

22.01 Unlawful to Make Excessive Noise 433

22.02 Unlawful Acts 433

(1) Horns, Signaling Devises, etc 433

(2) Radios, Phonographs, etc 433

(3) Loud Speakers, Amplifiers for Advertising 433

(4) Yelling, Shouting, etc 433

(5) Animals, Birds, etc 433

(6) Whistles or Sirens 434

(7) Exhausts 434

(8) Defect in Vehicle or Load 434

(9) Sound Trucks for Advertising Purposes 434

(10) Loading, Unloading, opening Boxes 434

(11) Construction or Repairing of Buildings 434

(12) Schools, Churches, Hospitals 434

(13) Hawkers, Peddlers 434

(14) Pile Drivers, Hammers,

Chain Saws, Power Mowers, etc 434

(15) Blowers, Fans and Engines 435

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22.03 Exceptions 435

22.04 Penalty 435

22.05 Enforcement 435

22.06 Severability 435

Reserved for future use 436

Reserved for future use 437

CHAPTER 23 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE

23.01 Definitions 438

(1) Applicable Laws 438

(2) Applicant 438

(3) Basic Service 438

(4) Cable Act 438

(5) Cable Channel 438

(6) Cable Operator 438

(7) Cable Liaison 438

(8) Cable Service 438

(9) Cable System or System 439

(10) Common Council 439

(11) City Administrator 439

(12) City Property 439

(13) Converter 439

(14) FCC 439

(15) Franchisee 439

(16) Gross Revenues 439

(17) MDU Rates 440

(18) Minority 440

(19) Normal Business Hours 440

(20) Normal Operating Conditions 441

(21) Person 441

(22) Proposal 441

(23) Public, Educational Or Government PEG 441

(24) Rights-of-Way 441

(25) Service Interruption 441

(26) Subscriber or Customer 441

(27) Tap 441

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(28) Two-Way Capability 442

(29) User 442

(30) Valid Authorization 442

(31) Valuation 442

23.02 Findings and Purpose 442

23.03 Franchise Agreement 443

(1) Issuance of Franchise Subject to Agreement 443

(2) Relationship of Franchise and Franchise

Agreement to Laws 443

(3) Nature of Franchise Agreements 444

23.04 Policy of Innovation 444

23.05 Time is of the Essence 444

23.06 Franchise Required 444

(1) Franchise Required 444

(2) Franchise Nonexclusive 444

(3) Franchise Binding 444

23.07 Grant of Authority 445

(1) Length of Franchise 445

(2) No Right of Property 445

23.08 Local Regulatory Framework, Continuing

Regulatory Jurisdiction 445

(1) City Administrator Responsibilities 445

23.09 Geographic Coverage of the System 446

(1) Annexation 446

(2) Line Extension 447

23.10 Conditions of Rights-of-Way Occupancy 448

(1) Written Approval 448

(2) Use of Existing Poles or Conduits 448

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(3) Minimum Interference 449

(4) Disturbance of Damage 449

(5) Relocation 449

(6) Emergency 450

(7) Tree Trimming 450

(8) Protection of Facilities 450

(9) Installation Records 450

(10) Locating Facilities 450

(11) City's Rights 451

(12) Facilities in Conflict 451

(13) Permits 451

(14) Restoration 452

(15) Relocation Delays 452

(16) Interference with City Facilities 453

(17) Interference with Utility Facilities 453

(18) Co-location 453

(19) Use of Franchisee Facilities 453

23.11 Use, Rental or Lease of Utility Poles

and Facilities 453

23.12 Cable System Design 453

(1) Channel Capability 454

(2) System Configuration 454

(3) Standby Power 454

(4) Two-Way Capability 454

(5) Required Services and Facilities 455

(6) Public Use Connections 455

(7) Reception 455

23.13 Privacy 456

(1) Valid Authorization of Subscribers 456

(2) Release of Subscriber Information 456

(3) Subscriber Monitoring 456

(4) Privacy Violations 457

23.14 Construction and Technical Support 457

(1) Compliance with Construction Codes 457

(2) Performance Standards 457

(3) Technical Standards 458

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23.15 Customer Service Standards 458

(1) Office and Phone Service 458

(2) Notification Requirements 459

(3) Service Calls and Response Time 461

(4) Disconnect Charges

Time for Disconnection 463

(5) Refunds, Credits and Rebates 463

(6) Bills and Billing Disputes 463

(7) Complaints 464

(8) Complaint Procedure 465

(9) Disconnection or Denial of Service 466

(10) Refunds, and Credits 467

(11) Rates, Fees, and Charges 467

(12) Employee and Vehicle Identification 467

(13) Rights Reserved by City 467

(14) 467

(15) Continuity of Service Mandatory 468

23.16 Rates 468

(1) Regulation 468

(2) Rate Filings 468

(3) Nondiscrimination 468

(4) Promotional Campaigns 468

(5) Experimental Services 469

23.17 Reports 469

(1) Annual Reports 469

(2) Annual Surveys 471

(3) Reserved for future use 471

(4) Reports of Others 471

(5) Material Misrepresentations 471

(6) Access to Books and Records 471

23.18 Performance Evaluations Sessions 472

(1) Procedure 472

(2) Topics 472

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23.19 Renewal, Revocation, Violation or

Forfeiture of Franchise 472

(1) Renewal 472

(2) Procedure for Violations and

Revocations 472

(3) Effect of Termination or Forfeiture 474

(4) Remedies Cumulative 474

(5) Right to Require Dismantling;

Restoration 474

23.20 Continuity of Service 474

23.21 Approval of Transfer and Right of Acquisition by City 475

23.22 Foreclosure 475

(1) Foreclosure 475

(2) Receivership 475

(3) Failure to Comply 475

23.23 Transfers and Assignments 475

(1) Transfer Rights 475

(2) Required Information 476

(3) City Review 476

(4) Approval 476

(5) Acceptance 476

(6) Unauthorized Transfer 477

(7) Collateral 477

(8) Proprietary Information 477

23.24 Subscriber Antennas 477

23.25 Indemnification and Disputes Regarding

Issuance of Franchise 477

(1) Indemnification 477

(2) Disputes Regarding Issuance of Franchise 478

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23.26 Bonding 478

(1) Performance Bond 478

(2) Return of Performance Bond 479

(3) Security Fund 479

23.27 Franchise Fee 480

(1) Amount 480

(2) Payment of Franchise Fee 480

(3) Accord and Satisfaction 481

(4) Not Franchise Fees 481

23.28 Rights Reserved to the City 481

(1) City's Rights 481

(2) Eminent Domain 482

(3) Use of Poles 482

23.29 Equal Employment Opportunity 482

(1) Nondiscrimination 482

(2) Equal Opportunity 482

23.30 Selection of Franchise 483

(1) Submission of Proposal 483

(2) Proposal Evaluation 484

(3) Issuance of a Franchise 485

(4) Application Fees 485

(5) Decision Final 485

23.31 Theft of Service and Tampering 486

23.32 Penalties 486

(1) 486

(2) Forfeiture 486

23.33 Damages 486

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23.34 Severability 487

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

SCHEDULE OF APPENDICES REFERENCE IN

CODE

APPENDIX A Schedule of Cash Deposits 5, 182

APPENDIX B Fire Protection Cost Resolution 98

APPENDIX C End of Term Status Summary 44

APPENDIX D Compensation of Elected and Appointed Officers 23, 24, 33

35, 36, 41, 42, 44

APPENDIX E Schedule of Fees 65, 165, 182, 194, 195, 222, 225, 235

306, 315, 319, 328, 357

APPENDIX F Special Assessment Guidelines 103

APPENDIX G Resolution RE: 1 & 2 Family Dwelling

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APPENDIX H Reserved for Future Use

APPENDIX I Reserved for Future Use

APPENDIX J Electric Utility Rate 302

APPENDIX K Water Utility Rate 302

APPENDIX L Sewer Utility Rate 302

APPENDIX M Assignments of Cable TV Franchise 221

APPENDIX N Franchise and Easements for Utilities

APPENDIX O Snowmobile and ATV Routes 241

APPENDIX P Code of Ethics 1989 FmHA Project 31, 50

APPENDIX Q Quorum Rules 14, 19

APPENDIX R Former Public Utilities Chapter in effective until 1996 221

APPENDIX S Cable TV Franchise Programming Service, Initial Service

and Maintenance Fee 222

APPENDIX T Utility Grant - Natural Gas 320

APPENDIX U Mill Yard Park Hours 415

APPENDIX V Delegation of Duties by Mayor 50

APPENDIX W Reserved for Future Use

APPENDIX X Wards 49

APPENDIX Z Map Showing Restricted Area for Bowhunting 411-A

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