HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 304 amending code pertaining chapter 94 ORDINANCE NO. 304
CITY OF ORONO
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PERTAINING CHAPTER 94 FOR AMENDMENTS AND TYPOS TO THE SECTION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Sec. 94-136 shall be amended by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the
underlined text to read as follows:
Sec. 94-136.Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases,when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Lake means the lake known as Long Lake located in the cities of Orono and Long Lake, and
designated as Lake Number 27016000 by the state department of natural resources.
Operate. To navigate or otherwise use a watercraft. Forman(
Personal watercraft means a motorboat that is powered by an inboard motor powering
a water jet pump or by an outdoor or propeller-drive motor, and is designed to be operated
by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the craft,rather than in the
conventional manner of sitting or standing inside a motorboat.
Slow-no wake. The operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed necessary to
maintain steerage, but in no case greater than five miles per hour.
Watercraft. Any and all kinds or types of flotation vessels designed for use on the 4 - Formatti
water, whether or not motorized, including,but not limited to boats, canoes, kayaks, rowing
shells, sculls,jet skis, ski-door,pedal craft,pontoon boats, inflatable crafts,tubes, or wind-
propelled surf boards.
(Ord.No. 201 3rd series, § 2, 11-13-2017)
Sec. 94-137.Purpose,intent, application.
The provisions of Minn. Stats. 86B, Water Safety and Watercraft, Minnesota Rule Parts
6110.0100-6110.2300,boat and safety rules, are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of
this article.
(Ord. No. 201 3rd series, § 2, 11-13-2017)
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Sec. 94-138. Exempt personnel.
All authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel,while acting
in the performance of their assigned duties, are exempt from restrictions of this article.
(Ord.No. 201 3rd series, § 2, 11-13-2017)
Sec. 94-139. Enforcement.
The enforcement of this article shall be the primary responsibility of the peace officers of
the county sheriffs department or the Orono Police Department. Other licensed peace officers,
including conservation officers of the state department of natural resources and volunteer
members of the county water patrol, are also authorized to enforce this article.
(Ord.No. 201 3rd series, § 2, 11-13-2017)
Sec. 94-140.Penalties.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 201 3rd series, § 2, 11-13-2017)
Secs. 94-141.Long Lake; special provisions.
(a) Intent and purpose. It is the purpose of this section to regulate the operation and speed of
watercraft on Long Lake.
(b) Regulation. No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than slow-no wake speed on
Long Lake whenever the water level exceeds 945.25 feet. The slow-no wake restriction
shall remain in place until the lake level drops to 945.25 feet or below.
(c) Exemptions. Authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel,
when acting in the performance of their duties, shall be exempt from the provisions of this
ordinance.
(d) Marking and posting of signs. The city staff of Long Lake and Orono shall be responsible
for informing the public, posting notification at all public accesses, and marking or buoying
areas affected by this ordinance as necessary to give reasonable notice of the speed
restriction of this section.
(e) Enforcement. Primary responsibility for the enforcement of this ordinance shall rest with the
Hennepin County Sheriffs Department, including both licensed and special deputies. This,
however, shall not preclude its enforcement by other licensed peace officers.
(f) Violation and penalty. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Created: 2022-07-19 16:13:10 [EST]
(Supp.No.20,Update 2)
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Secs. 94-142.-94-180. Reserved.
SECTION 2.EFFECTIVE DATE:This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and publication.
ADOPTED this 8 day of April, 2024 by the City Council of the City of Orono,
Minnesota.
CITY OF ORONO
By: j)`-kl°2 -
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chris ' e ian, City Clerk
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SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 304
CITY OF ORONO
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING ENVIRONMENT AND SEPTIC REGULATIONS
The City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota approved amendments to chapter 94
which include clarifying language, typos, deletion and edits pertaining to regulations on
Long Lake. The complete text of this ordinance is available at city hall or
www.oronomn.gov.
CITY OF ORONO
/s/Dennis Walsh, Mayor
Attest:
/s/Christine Lusian, City Clerk
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