RLO19940608RULES, LAWS & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:56 P.M. by Chairman Taube.
Also present were Committee Members Misko and Woodard and Chief
Johnson.
The Committee reviewed composting restrictions regarding location
and maintenance which was referred from the Public Safety
Committee. The Committee reviewed Chapter 10, Public Nuisances,
of the Municipal Code and felt that restrictions listed were
sufficient.
The Committee discussed with Chief Johnson his request to amend
Chapter 13, to delete Section 13.025, Keeping of Vicious Animals
Prohibited, and it contradicts Section 13.01 (6) (Vicious Dog).
Ald. Misko moved to recommend an ordinance be drafted to delete
Chapter 13, Section 13.025, Keeping of Vicious Animals. Seconded
by Ald. Woodard, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed Parks & Recreation Board request to
prohibit fishing at Idle Isle. Chapter 26, Section 26.02 (1) (w)
states, "The Director, subject to approval of the Parks and
Recreation Board, may from time to time establish areas on
city -owned property upon which fishing is prohibited; said areas
shall be clearly marked by signs indicating that finishing is
prohibited." The Committee noted that Idle Isle has been posted
and that the Parks Director is replacing some signs that have been
• destroyed. The Police Department is requested to continue
enforcement.
The Committee reviewed parking on Recreational Trial/Bike Paths.
Chief Johnson noted that Chapter 7, Section 7.01 of the Municipal
Code adopts State Statute 340 through 348, and that State Statute
346.55 (4) states "Owners or lessees of public or private property
may permit parking by certain persons and limit, restrict or
prohibit parking as to other persons if the owner or lessee posts
a sign on the property indicating for whom parking is permitted,
limited, restricted or prohibited. No person may leave or park
any motor vehicle on public or private property contrary to a sign
posted thereon." Ald. Taube directed the Public Works Department
to post signs and stripe the Recreational Trail/Bike Path adjacent
to the parking lot at the Mediterranean Gardens on Janesville Road
to indicate "No Parking" allowed. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion
carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Donna M. Woodard
Secretary
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