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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolice Committee Minutes 05.02.1994C] LI POLICE COMMITTEE MEETING May 2, 1994 FAP COMPLEX 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall, chairman Lonnie Kellogg Albert Ehrlick Mike Atkinson Bill Brennan Rick Musson OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Ann Guenthner A quorum of three (3) or more members being present the following business was conducted: First item of business; Mary Ann Guenthner met with the committee regarding panhandling within Laurel. The committee reviewed proposed ordinances. After discussion a motion was made by Bill Brennan, seconded by Albert Ehrlick to approve an ordinance as corrected. See attached. Second item of business; Mrs. Guenthner brought to the attention of the Mike Moran residence at 413 Alder Avenue. The committee recommended that the city attorney write Mr. Moran telling hi{k to clean up his yard. Motion carried. Third item of business; Mike Atkinson explained to the committee that current ordinances 10.36.060 and 10.36.090 need to be revised so that bike patrols can be carried on within the business district. Motion by Albert Ehrlick, seconded by Bill Brennan that these ordinances be revised. Motion carried. Fourth item of business; Mike Atkinson requested that the committee allow officers to wear shorts during the summer months. Motion by Lonnie Kellogg, seconded by Albert Ehrlick that officers be allowed to wear shorts during the summer so long as they are standard uniform issue. Motion carried. Fifth item of business; Ron Marshall brought to the committees attention that he thought that better enforcement could be made regarding delivery permits. Mike stated that if anyone knows of a business not in compliance to bring it to his attention. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, " `4 X?~ t Ron M rshall, chairman C? ATTACHMENT i- 1 PROHIBITION OF SOLICITATION ON OR NEAR ROADWAYS arNkc ey15???? SECTION 1. The city council finds that the practice of selling or soliciting funds from persons in vehicles/ using the streets in the city creates traffic hazards and dela s. Such activity typically occurs at busy intersections, but may involve hazards and delays at any location along a street. The purpose of this ordinance is to eliminate that source of hazard and delay. SECTION 2. No person shall stand, sit or remain next to, the right of way of any street, highway or alleyway in the city, for the purpose of selling any item to the drivers or passengers of vehicles using the street, or for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the drivers or passengers of vehicles using the street. SECTION 3. Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted as affecting any business that solicits business by inviting drivers of automobiles to leave the travelled portion of the street and enter a parking lot or driveway for service. SECTION 4. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Ordinance shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of S1.36.010. loitrng.ord/mise -3-