2006 ORD
ORDINANCE NO. 06-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY CODE
REGULATING THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR "OFF SALE"
INTOXICATING LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section IO-54(b)(2) "Restricted Hours for "Off Sale" Establishments" of the
New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1 0-54(b )(2) Restricted hours for ((off sale" establis}zllzellts.
a. Sunday no off sale.
b. Monday through Thursday Saturday no off sale before 8:00 a.m. and after
810:00 p.m.
c. Friday and Saturday no off sale before 8:00 n.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Eh-c. Holidays no off sales on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day or after 8:00
p.m. on December 24. On the evening preceding Thanksgiving Day and on
December 31 and July 3, sales ma)r be made until 10:00 p.m. unless otherv/ise
prohibited by subsection (b) (1) of this section.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 23rd day of January , 2006.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
55.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post ,
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. s331 A.02, 9331 A.07, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the -L day
of February , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of , 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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. MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-31..09
RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 per line
for comparable space
\2) Maximum rate allowed by law S 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged .$ 1 .30 per line
ORDINANCE NO. 06-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE
FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council of the City of Ne\v Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 2-2(b) "Orderly Procedure" of the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-2(b) Orderly procedure. The presiding officer shall preserve. order, enforce the rules
of procedure as set forth in the City of New HODe Council Handbook as amended Januarv
24.2005 herein prescribed, and determine with debate, subject to the final decision of the
council on appeal, all questions of procedure and order. Except as other';f,rise provided by
statute or by these rules, the proceedings of the council shall be conducted in accordance
v/ith Robert's Rules of Order Re\rised.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 24th day of April , 2006.
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Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 4th day of May , 2006.)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
55.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post ,
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. s331A.02, s331 A.O?, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the -L day
of Mav , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of t 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 per line
for comparable space
\2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1 .30 per line
ORDINANCE NO. 06-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE
SECTION 8-40 REGULATING SALE OF FIREWORKS
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 8-40( d) "Application" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
(d) Applicatiolz. The application for a license shall contain the follo\ving inforn1ation:
name, address and telephone number of applicant; the address of the location \vhere
fireworks will be sold; the type of consumer fireworks to be sold; and the estimated
quantity of consumer fireworks that will be stored on the license premises.
No license shall be issued for the sale of permitted consumer fireworks at a ll1o',rable
place of business not in compliance with the National Fire Protectioll Association
(NFP A) Standard 1124 (2003 Edition). , including '"vithout limitation, mobile sales
made from motorized vehicles, mobile sale kiosks, nonperrnallent stands or tr::tilers.
No license shall be issued hereunder to transient merchants or as a seasonal or
temporary sales license.
Section 2. Section 8-40(g) "Conditions of License" of the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended by amending subsection (2) to read as follows:
(2) The licensed premises must be in comoliance witll the National Fire Protection
Association (NFP A) Standard 1124 (2003 Edition). a permanent buildiI1g equipped 'tvith
an automatic sprink:1er systen1.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 24 day of April, 2006.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
55.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post ,
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. 9331 A.02, S331A.07, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the --L day
of Mav , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of , 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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M'f COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3Hl9 l
RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 oer line
for comparable space
\2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1.30 per line
ORDINANCE NO. 06-04
i~N ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3
OF THE NE\V HOPE CITY CODE BY
...\.MENDING THE RENTAL REGISTRATION REQUlRElVIENTS
The City Council of the City of Ne\v Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-31 "Rental propern; re,eistration oernlit" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby
added to read as follo\vs:
Section 3-31. Rental property registration permit.
(a) Preanlble. The City believes that providing for public health, safety and \velfare to its citizens
mandates the existence of a rental d\velling unit registration permit and maintenance program that
COITects substandard conditions and maintains a standard for rental d\velling units.
(b) Pwpose. It is the purpose of this section to assure that rental housing in the City is decent,
safe and sanitary and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood
or to become an influence that fosters blig11t and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestInent
in the community. The operation of rental dwelling units is a business enterprise that entails certain
responsibilities. Operators are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to assure that
the citizens of the City \vho occupy sucl1 units may pursue tl1e quiet enjoyment of the n01111al activities
of life in sUIToundings that are: safe, secure and sanitary; free frOlll crimes and crinlinal activity,
nUIsances or annoyances.
(c) Scope. This section applies to all dwelling units that are leased in whole or in part as a rental
d\velling unit illcluding single-faluily and t\VO-fal11ily housing. It also includes accessory structures
such as garages and storage buildings and appurtenances such as sidewalks and retaining walls, which
are on the property. This section does not apply to Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest
homes, convalescent care facilities, nursing hOllles, hotels or nlotels licensed by tlle City.
(d) Definitions.
(1) Apartment Building. Any building or portion thereof that contains three or more dwelling
units, sleeping rooms, or a cOlnbi1lation thereof but not including condomilliu111S or to\Vl1
homes.
(2) Building Official. The building official for the City of New Hope or hislher duly
authorized representati ve( s).
(3) City. Shall mean the City of Ne\v Hope.
(4) Cit).J Council. Shalllnean the City Council of the City of N e\v Hope.
(5) Condominium. Condominium is a single-dwelling unit in a multi-dwelling unit building
that is separately o\vned and may be combined vvith an undivided interest in t11e COll11110n
areas and facilities of the property. Each individual o\vner may sell or encul1lber hislher O\Vll
un it.
(6) Denial. As used in this code is the refusal to grant a license to a new orrenewing applicant
by the City.
(7) Dwelling Unit. Any building or portion thereof that contains living facilities, induding
provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, for not more than one family.
(8) Dwelling, Single-Family. A building or portion thereof containing one dwelling unit. For
purposes of this section, a single-family dwelling unit includes a free standing single family
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residence, a single dwelling in a cooperative, an individual condominium or townhouse, a
single dwelling unit in a non-residential structure or a dwelling unit offered for rent in a
duplex in which the o\vner occupies the other d\velling unit.
(9) Dwelling, Tl-vo-Family. A building or portion thereof containing two dwelling units.
(10) Efficiency Dwelling Unit. A dwelling unit containing only one habitable room plus
private bathroom facilities \vithin the unit.
(11) Lease. An oral or 'written agreement between a dwelling unit owner and a tenant for
temporary use of a rental dwelling unit, usually in exchange for payment of rent.
(12) Rent. The consideration paid by a tenant to the owner of a rental dwelling unit for
temporary and exclusive use of the rental dwelling unit by the tenant. The consideration is not
limited to cash.
(13) Rental Dwelling Unit. A dwelling unit or sleeping room occupied and leased by a tenant.
(14) Rental Registration Pe17nit. The formal approval of an activity specified on the rental
registration celiificate issued by t11e City.
(15) Revoke. To take back a license issued by the City.
(16) Sleeping Room. Any room or rooms used or intended to be used by a tenant for sleeping
purposes with or without meals and not licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health.
(17) Suspend. To mal(e a license temporalily inoperative.
(18) Tenant. Any adult person granted temporary use of a rental dwelling unit or sleeping
room pursuant to a lease \vith the o\vner of the rental d\velling unit.
(19) Townhouse. A single-family dwelling constructed in a group of dwellings attached to
each other and \vhere each d\velling unit extends froIn tl1e foundation to the roof and is
separated from other d\velling units by property lines.
(e) Registration pernlit.
(1) Required. No person shall operate, let or cause to be let a rental dwelling unit which has
not been properly registered by the City in the manner required by this code. A registration
permit must be obtained for each residential dwelling unit except, two or more residential
dwelling units located \vithin a single building and having a common owner and a common
property identification number shall require only a single permit upon receipt of the properly
executed initial application for a rental registration permit. The buildi11g official n1ay cause an
inspection to be made of the rental dwelling unites) to determine whether it is in compliance
\vith Section 3-30, other Ne\v Hope Code sections or the la\vs of the State of Minnesota.
Every rental dwelling unit may be re-inspected on a regular basis as determined by the City
after a renewal application is filed to determine ifit still conforms to all applicable codes and
la\vs.
(2) Application Filed. A registration application shall be submitted to the building official on
fonns furnished by tIle City and must contain the follo\ving infonnation:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the rental dwelling unites).
This is the address to \vhich the City \vill send all future correspondence. O\vner shall
indicate if the o\vner is a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship.
b. Name, and address, and telephone number of any owner's agent responsible for
the management of the preInises rental d\velling unites).
c. Legal address of the premise rental d\velling unites).
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d. Number and type of dwelling units (one (1) Bedroom, Two (2) Bedrooms, etc.)
(3) Changes in Ownership and Amended Penn its. A registration permit is not assignable. Any
changes occurring in the ownership of a rental dwelling unites) require a new registration
permit. The new owner must obtain a new registration permit within thirty (30) days of
acquiring the property. The fee paid for the new registration permit shall be twenty-five
percent (25%) of the fee required for an initial registration pennit. Ifany changes occur in any
information required on the registration application, the owner must submit an amended
registration application to the City within thirty (30) days of the change. If any rental dwelling
units are added to a current registration permit, the additional rental dwelling units must be
registered by amendment of the current registration permit and must be accompanied by the
fee required for the additional units.
(4) Annual Registration. All rental dwelling units shall be registered before being let, in
whole or in part. Registrations will expire annually at midnight on June 30 for single and two-
family rental dwellings and on December 3 1 for apartment buildings with three or more
dwelling units. The registration permit for each building containing one or two family rental
dwelling units must be renewed annually on or before June 1 st and apartment buildings
containing three or more rental dwelling units must be renewed on or before December 1 st.
Rental dwelling units must be registered as a sleeping room, a single- fmnily dwelling, a two-
family dwelling, or an apartment building. Any unregistered rental dwelling units are subject
to penalties.
(5) Registration Fee. The registration fees required by this section are set forth in Section 14-
2(10) of this code. The fee must accompany the registration application. The registration fee is
doubled when an application is received more than thirty (30) days after it was due.
Exception: Rental dwelling units owned or under the control of the City must be
registered but are exempt from paying registration fees.
(6) Record Retention. The registration application and all other documents pertinent to a
rental dwelling unit shall be kept on file in the office of the building official. A copy shall be
furnished to the o\vner or other authorized person upon request.
(f) Issuance of Pennit. The City shall issue a registration permit if the rental dwelling unit(s) and
the application are found to be in compliance with the provisions of this section subject to Section 3-
31 (i) of this code and any required registration fees are paid. A registration permit will be issued for
each residential dwelling unit except, two or more residential dwelling units located within a single
building and having a common owner and a common property identification number shall be issued a
single registration permit. Rental registrations shall be conspicuously posted in all rental properties
sharing a common entrance used by two (2) or more rental dwelling units and the property owner or
agent for the owner must be able to present the registration permit if asked to do so.
(g) Authority. The City Manager or the Manger's authorized designees shall be responsible for
enforcement and administration of this code. Authority to take any action authorized under this section
TI1ay be delegated to the City Manager's authorized designee.
(11) Inspection. The building official may set up a schedule of periodic inspections to insure
compliance with this section. The building official shall provide reasonable notice to the owner or the
owner's agent as to the date and time ofthe inspection. Each occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall
give the owner or the owner's agent access to any part of such rental dwelling unit at reasonable times
for the purpose of effecting inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply
with the provisions of this Code. If any owner, O\vner' s agent or tenant of a rental dwelling unit fails or
refuses to permit entry to the rental dwelling unit under his/her control for an inspection pursuant to
this section, the building official may seek a Court Order auth0l1zing such inspection.
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(i) Disorderl)) Behavior at Registered Rental D1velling Units.
(1) Responsibility. It shall be the owner's responsibility to assure that the tenants, the tenants'
family members and the guests of any tenant or tenant's family member not engage in
disorderly behavior in the rental dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, rental
dwelling unit shall include common areas in the building where the rental dwelling unit is
located.
(2) Disorderly Behavior. For the purposes of this section, disorderly behavior may include but
is not limited to the following:
a. Drug-related illegal activity in the rental dwelling unit. "Drug-related illegal
activity" means the illegal possession, manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, use,
or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or distribute a controlled substance (as
defined in the Controlled Substance Act [ D.S.C. 802]) or possession of drug
paraphernalia (MS 152.092). A tenant shall be deemed to be in possession of a
contro lIed substance if any amount is located in the tenant's rental d\velling unit even
if the tenant claims not to knO\V the controlled substance \vas present unless the
tenant provides a sworn statement by a person, other than another tenant or tenant's
family member, that the controlled substance was theirs and the tenant had no
kno\vledge of the controlled substance.
b. Acts of violence or threats of violence including but not limited to discharge of
firearms, prostitution, intimidation, or any other act that otherwise jeopardizes the
health, safety or \velfare of the o\vner, his agents or tenants.
c. Violation of Minnesota Statute, Section 609.72 (Disorder(v Conduct).
d. Violation of Minnesota Statutes 609.74 and 609.745 (Public Nuisance).
e. Violation of Minnesota Statutes 609.66, Subd. lea), 609.67 or 624.713 (Unlalvful
use or possession of a firearnz or 1veapon).
f. Violation of Minnesota Statute 609.50 (Obstructing Legal Process).
g. Violation of Minnesota Statute Sections 340A.503, Subd. 2(1) and Subd. 3;
340A.201, Subd. 1(4); 340A.702(l) and (2); New Hope Code Sections 10-10 or 10-
40 (Unla\vful sale of intoxicating liquor or 3.2 malt liquor).
h. Violation of New Hope Code Section 9-42 (Regulation and abatement of
prohibited noise) relating to the rental unit.
i. Exceptions:
i. Calls \vill not be counted for purposes of detenni11ing \vhether a
registration permit \vill be denied, suspended, non-renewed or revoked
\vhere the victim and suspect are "Family or household members" as defined
in the Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section. 518B.O 1, Subd.
2(b) and where there is a report of "Domestic Abuse" as defined in the
Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 518B.Ol, Subd. 2 (a).
ii. Calls \vill not be counted for purposes of determining \vhether a
registration permit \vill be denied, suspended, non-renewed or revoked
\vhere the call is a result of a tenant, a member of a tenant's household, or
guest taking action to seek emergency assistance that is protected by
Minnesota State Statute 504B.205, Residential tenant's right to seek police
and emergency assistance.
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(3) First Instance. Upon determination by the City Manager or the manager's designees that a
rental dwelling unit was the location of disorderly behavior, the building official shall notify
by first class mail the owner and tenant of the violation and direct the o\'mer to take steps to
prevent further violations.
(4) Second Instance. If a second instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a rental dwelling
unit \vithin t\velve (12) months of the time a notice \vas sent for previous disorderly behavior
at the same unit, the building official shall notify by first class mail the o\vner and the tenant
of the violation and direct the c\vner to submit, \vithin ten (10) days of the date of the notice, a
vvritten report of all actions taken by the owner since the first violation notice and actions the
Q\vner intends to take to prevent further disorderly behavior.
(5) Third Instance. If a third instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a rental dwelling unit
\vithin tvvelve (12) months after the first oft\vo previous notices of disorderly behavior at the
same unit, the rental d\velling unit registration permit may be revoked, suspended or not
renewed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the building official. The City
Manager or the manager's designees shall make hislher decision to recommend revocation,
suspension or non-renewal of the registration permit and submit hislher recommendation to
the City Council \vithin ten (10) days of the third instance of disorderly be11avior.
(6) For purposes of this section, second and third instances of disorderly behavior shall be
those \vhich:
a. Occur at the same rental d\velling unit; or
b. Involve tenants at the same rental d\velling unit; or
c. Involve guests or invitees at the same rental d\velling unit; or
d. Involve guests or invitees of the same tenant; or
e. Involve the same tenant.
(7) Postponing Pe17nit Action. No adverse registration pennit action shall be imposed where
the instance of disorderly behavior OCCUlTed dUling pending eviction proceedings (unla\vful
detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice given by the owner to a tenant to vacate the rental
dwelling unit. However, adverse registration permit action may proceed when the oV'mer fails
to diligently pursue the eviction process. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend or not
rene\v a registration pelmit based upon violations of this section ll1ay be postponed or
discontinued at any till1e if the o\vner has taken appropriate measures \vhich \vi11 prevent
further instances of disorderly behavior \vhich may include a failed eviction process.
(8) Determining Disorderly Behavior of a Registration Pemzit. A determination that the rental
dwelling unit has been the location of disorderly behavior shall be made upon substantial
evidence to support such a determinatiol1. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be
brought in order to support a determination of disorderly behavior, nor shall the fact or
dismissal or acquittal of such a climinal charge operate as a bar to adverse registration pe11nit
action under this section.
(9) Enforcement. Enforcement actions provided in this section shall not be exclusive, and the
City Council may take any action with respect to an owner, a tenant or the registered rental
d\velling Ul1it(s) as is authorized by this ordinance or state la\v.
(j) Revoldn,g, Suspending, Den)Jing or Not Renelving a Registration Per/nit.
(1) The City Council may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew any registration permit
issued under this section. In buildings containing more than one rental d\velling unit, the
revocation, suspe11sion, denial or declination may apply to one or more rental d\velling units at
the discretion of the City Council. The basis for such revocation, suspension, denial or non-
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renewal includes, but are not limited to, any of the following circumstances:
a. The registration permit \vas procured by misrepresentation of material facts \vith
regard to the rental dwelling unit or the o\vnership of the rental d\velling unit.
b. The applicant or one acting in hislher behalf made oral or \vritten misstatements
accompanying the application.
c. The applicant has failed to comply \vith any condition set forth in any other permits
granted by the City.
d. The activities of the o\vner/agent create or have created a danger to the public
health, safety or \velfare.
e. The rental dwelling unit contains conditions that might injure or endanger the
safety, health or welfare of any member of the public.
f. Failure to pay any application, per or reinstatement fee required by this section and
City Council resolution.
g. Failure to correct violations of New Hope Code Section 3-30 (Property
Maintenance Code) in the time period specified in the notice of violation and
correction.
h. Follo\ving the third instance of disorderly behavior specified in Section 3-31(i) that
is not subject to the exception set forth in subdivision 2(g) of Section 3-31 (i) or the
circumstances set forth in subdivision 7 of Section 3-31 (i).
i. Violation of any regulation or provision of the code applicable to the activity, to
\vhich the registration pemlit has been granted, or any regulation or la\v of the state
so applicable.
j. Failure to continuously comply with any condition required of the applicant for the
approval or maintenance of the registration permit.
k. Any violation of this section.
(2) Fines. In lieu of revoking or suspending a registration permit for violations of Section 3-
310)(1) ofthis code, the City Council, in its sole discretion, may impose a civil fine. Fines
shall primarily apply to the follo\ving violations oftl1is code and shall be in an amount as set
out in the matrix follo\ving this section:
a. renting a residential d\velling unit \vithout proper registration as required l1erein.
b. failure to comply \vith a property maintenance cOITection order from the Building
Official or his designee before a third property maintenance inspection is conducted
in response to the property maintenance correction order.
Fine wlatrix
1 st Violation 2nd Violation vVitl1in 12 3rd Violation vVithin 12
Months of 1 st Violation Months of 1 st Violation
$200.00 $400.00 $600.00
(3) Notification. The building official shall notify the owner or the owner's agent in writing of
the basis for the fine, revocation, suspension, denial or non-rene\val and the date upon \vhich
the City Council shall review the request to fine, revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew the
registration permit. The notice required by this section shall be served upon the owner or the
owner's agent at least twenty (20) days before the City Council hearing. Service shall be
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deemed sufficient if the notice is sent to the o\vner or the o\vner's agent by first class mail at
the address provided in the registration application. It shall be the responsibility of the o\vner
or the owner's agent to notify the tenant in \vriting of the hearing date, time and place.
(4) Hearing. The ovmer or the owner's agent and the building official shall be given an
opportunity to be heard. The owner may be represented by counsel. Both sides may be
permitted to examine the other side's witness(es). The City Council shall hear all relevant
evidence and arguments and shall revie\v all testimony, documents, and other evidence
submitted. The City Council shall record the hearing and keep a record of documentary
evidence submitted.
(5) Decision. The City Council shall make findings based on the evidence and shall make a
decision on the recommendation to fine, revoke, suspend, deny, or non-rene\v a registration
permit based on the findings. The City Council shall issue a written decision regarding the
recommendation of the building official \vithin thirty (30) days follo\ving the date of the
healing and shall notify the appellant of the decision by first class mail \vith a duplicate copy
to the building official. The decision shall specify the rental d\velling unit or units to \vhich it
applies. Thereafter, and until a registration permit is reissued or reinstated, no rental dwelling
units that have had their rental registration permit revol(ed, suspended, denied, or nOl1-
rene\ved may be re-Iet or occupied. Revocation, suspension, denial, or non-rene\val of a
registration permit shall not excuse the owner from compliance with all terms of this section
for as long as any rental d\velling units in the building are occupied. All fines are payable
\vithin thirty (30) days of the Council action imposing the fine. Failure to timely pay any fine
imposed will result in a late fee equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the fine and revocation
or suspension of the registration permit to \vhich the fine applies.
(6) Pemlit Process after Revocation, Suspension, Denial or Renewal Declination. After the
City Council revokes, suspends, denies or declil1es to rene\v a registration permit, no
registration permit will be issued for the affected rental dwelling unites) until the building
official determines that the app licant/ o\vner has remedied the conditions identified by the C.ity
Council as the basis for its action. An application to obtain a registration pelTI1it for a rental
d\velling unit after the City Council has revoked, suspended, denied or declined to rene\v a
registration permit for the same rental dwelling unites) must be accompanied by all fees
req uired by this section.
(k) Effect of Revocation, Suspension, Denial, or Non-Renewal. If a registration permit is revoked,
suspended, denied or not renewed by the City Council, it shall be unlawful for the owner or the
owner's agent to thereafter permit the occupancy of the then vacant or, thereafter vacated, rental
dwelling unites), until such time as a valid rental registration permit is obtained for the rental dwelling
unite s). Issuance of a new registration permit after revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal shall
be made in the manner provided for in Section 3-31(e).
(1) Posted to Prevent Occupancy. Whenever any rental dwelling unit has been denied an initial
registration pem1it, had its registration permit revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed, it shall be
posted by the building official to prevent further occupancy. No person other than the building official
shall remove or alter any posting. The building official \vill post the date the rental d\velling unit shall
be vacated and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental d\velling unit until
the building official permits it.
(m) Penalties. A person \vho violates the provisions of Section 3-31 D1ay be charged \vith a
Inisdemeanor. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The building
official may post the rental dwelling unit by appropriate signs or notices prohibiting occupancy and
may act to cause the rental dwelling unit to be vacated or remain vacant until the code violations are
cOlTected.
(n) No Retaliation. Per Minnesota State Statute Section 504B .205. 2, subdivision 2 "EnlergenC}'
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calls pe17nitted":
(1) A landlord may not: (1) bar or limit a residential tenant's right to call for police or
emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse or any other conduct; or (2) impose a
penalty on a residential tenant for calling for police or emergency assistance in response to
domestic abuse or any other conduct.
(2) A residential tenant may not waive and a landlord may not require the residential tenant to
\vaive the residential tenant's right to call for police or emergency assistance.
(0) No Warranty by City. By enacting and undertaking to enforce this code, the City, City
Council, its agents, and/or employees do not warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness or suitability of any
dwelling in the City. Owners and occupants should take whatever steps they deem appropriate to
protect their interests, health, safety and \velfare.
Section 2. Section 3-34 "Ref!istration of rental dlvellinzs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
Section 3. Section 14-2(10) "Nlultiole Dlvellinz Re,gistration Fee" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is
hereby amended to read as follo\vs:
(10) Rental property registration fee. The annual fee amounts for the rental property
registration required by subsection 3-31 of this code shall be determined according to the
follo\ving fee grid:
Rental Units in Building \ Annual Registration Fee
Single family I $62.50
Two family I $125.00
3 or more I $40 base fee plus $4.00 for
every unit therein
Double fee. If registration is not made within the time set forth in section 3-31, the fee shall
double as required by subsection 3-31(e)(5) of this code.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 22nd day of May, 2006.
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Attest: j/IP jJ~U.-e i / ,- < /,)") LL-
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 1st day of June, 2006.)
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ORDINANCE NO. 06-05
AN ORDINANCE AlVlENDING
NEW HOPE CODE SECTION 3-40 REGULATING SIGN CODE
The City Council of the City ofNe\v Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-40(b )(1)(b) "Construction of Words" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follo\vs:
I 3-40(b )(1)(b) Construction ofW ords. Whenever a word or term appears in the text of this sign code,
its meaning shall be defined in subsection 3-4Q.(b )(2) of this Code. A word or term not specifically
defined by subsection 3-42-Q(b)(2) herein, shall be defined by the definition sections of chapter 4 or
chapter 1 of this Code, if applicable, otherwise it shall have its ordinary dictionary meaning.
Section 2. Section 3-40( c )(2) "Building and Electrical Codes Applicable" of the New Hope City Code
is hereby amended to read as follo\vs:
I 3-40(c)(2) Building and Electrical Codes Applicable. All signs shall be wired to conform to
subsection 3-22(a)(2) of this Code. Sign structures shall be designed to \vithstand a 4.20 psf sno\v load
and g~~O psf of \vind pressure.
Section 3. Section 3-40(f)( 4 )(b) "Directional Signs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended to
read as follo\vs:
I 3-40(f)( 4)(b) Directional Signs. (!)}PI~\.QJi>s?t)~tirectional signs not exceeding:h~.~+ti~_hlrsquare feet in
area subject to the setback requirements of section 3-40(c)(4)(b) of this Code.
Section 4. Section 3-40(f)(4)(c) "Gara~e Sale Signs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended
by amending subsection (3) to read as follo\vs:
Section 5. Section 3-40(f)( 4)( d) "Open House Signs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended
by amending subsection (2) to read as follo\vs:
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Jj}}.t;. .q,qP.I!:_~,.~__q l~g...~ h.c: ,..\.q~~!! ~.l:,~.. q.J~. ~.~~,~ h..__~..Q.~.rqqtl?qj.n.L ~}5 }}.1,~(,15~.l}'~,~~,~
Section 6. Section 3-40(g) "Residential Districts" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended by
amending subsection (1) to read as follo\vs:
I 3-40(g)( 1) All signs identified in subsection 3-40(f) of this Code. >llbj.~~,ct..~p.lbe fQ.lIo.\\'ing __~.ct b(1Cl~
rc::q~tr.~ !l~en t s::-
(b)
Section 7. Section 3-40(g)(3)(b) "Monument SiQ11s" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
3-40(g)(3)(b) MOlllllJZent Signs. For each principal building on a lot, there shall be not more than one
freestanding monument sign except on a comer lot \vhere t\VO signs, one facing each street, shall be
I permitted. No such signs shall exceed :;SlOU square feet in area. Monument signs may not exceed 12
feet in height. The monument sign may include a reader board as part of the allo\vable sign area.
Section 8. Section 3-40(g)(3)(d) "Off-Premise Directional Signs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
3-40(g)(3)( d) Off-Prenlise Directional Signs. Off-premise directional signs shall be limited to
situations \vhere access is confusing and traffic safety may be jeopardized or traffic could be
inappropriate 1y rout ed through resi denti al streets 3,5d ett'rIT1il~9 by tll;,; C it}'. T ;:1':::: ;: 3-B-i' ::::h'~.-s~:;:-:. ::: :~-3.1~
rH:+t-Z~~e,--::..t.3a~~~~-t-t-aFt:Lrt:'-e+-i-Fr-afea-f'rr--t-~-f8t..+1+1-i;t~.g-l1-t~H;0-{-)fi-:-t7Fet-rri-St-5tg+l-shB-H-nf}t-i.Ht{:F-p.:..::'Fe-\:v.i-tll-1:i-StS
e4=--t+1+2-iB+-0n-\vf:ri€-1.:H~~~ :,;igtr-+s-h~c::tt-d7.. ,J).fJ-S1.t.e dire.cti(1)a 1. .s.igns. n.}a~/,...he .rcqtlcsl.e,d. and..llrO,yide.d..
Sll\)jectt() a!13Pplieatigl1 p~ocess ch::scLihccl in):;.ection3AQOJg r this Code. Thcsizc e)f the sign shal J
not exceed 2 square ketand the sign shan be a traffle conlrold irectionsign.The Building Official
al19 Po Ii ce Depa rt mt,;n tshalldetermi n C\v h ether an li jT:s i.te d ir\,::Gl jq nal sign wi U i mpTDyejratlic.sat~~ty
or ilo\v If. (1., .~~ jT~ ~ t i q t,l.LlJ., .~ i g~~. j ~ d ~'c:..l:11 ~.ct ~p P~\~PTi .~},~ f:; ~__ "~~__SHI ~,~~ tj..qn.~~.l__ j.i.gt! }J,~.~~.Y,.,l?,~...pJa,c, C..9" ,ql.!.. ~l T!. . .~.\"i .~.t i}1 g
tTaffic cOl1iroI sign or a nc\\ sign in the ri ghHrf-way may beerecredlO dirccttratTic to Ihe specified
2
I 5it~LThe:~RPhc,}nLsh~11_Raya\i(;Qst,f()r thcsigQ, inc:lL!dingjt-; install<ltign, maiflt~n(lnCe, and the
,~l?P..U_\~~J?J.~. .P.~,l~.~,~ 1) _~.,,,f~_~,~:.
Section 9. Section 3-40(i) "Commercial and Industrial Zoning District" of the New Hope City Code is
hereby amended by amending subsection (1) to read as follows:
I 3-40(i)(1) All signs identified in subsection 3-40(f) of this Code jLlbjccJJothcJo!lo\yings(;;Jbgck
r~:~I~~.~t~.~,}.} ~}}J? ~:-
, ..mo._ .1>19:.:s..i.gl\J e::~l~t.i.ri..p g --fl. n,GrnJ"tL_sb..9.lJJ.! ~\.,\~I'~.~Jt;.c.l. q r..J.~ .nll~~)r~t i~i J Y._.p.) ~~.~}~t.y<iJ 11j,n.._~"..)trG5:~1 ,ri ght ~
C}.r~ :~!.~~.Y ..qT._.~~.r: .q,D... p ,~_lJ?J i. ~:,_.1~!J.~t.~,: ,,~'_~}.~..t: _!l:! ~,DJ~.._.9r, .ri g1~.ts :-.c.~J~.Y~.::~l ~{~_...__~..i.g~5__ r~,~l~l..iTi.!Jg,_ ,~, _p~'r.n~X!
mtl:st .b~:.Joca1CcLol1 private prQP_c__rty,.__Frcc.standing signs shalLbe sctba,ck a, n1ininlulTl
pfJ ,(t, f~_c.t ".'.I) \?DJ. ,t,b,cJ).c:a r~.st .1QlJ.,i n_~ ,.,.",J~h G._. s,t:Jb ~c.k__.sIJa 11..h~, IO ~.~ls.u.rGd fr on 1. t h Gn 1 Ql,l.i n.C,. t ()
, ' ''" _ __ ~ __ _ " _ ., _.." ,_ _ ,. '''' _~_ __. _" '''' _ ""~ ., " ,,__ _ " . n. , _ _ u u~, _ ., ,,_, _ _ MY _ ,. , ,_ " __ .__ _ __ _" '^" '" -- " -" n -.
.~ }},g ~_ ..pgrri,q.~},,,S? f __,~JJ.~_.,__?tgt.~__ }l_~.~lr~_~_~ ...lg__ ~J}:9 __1 g,t _ .1j_P.t;,~,."". (} P_...~~JI.. ,~5:?I.~I}~T__19,t :;~,__ ?jg~}.~.. .~:t.C.L~l_i rin. g ,;1
pcrmi[shaU not be permitted within 20 11:(';1 of f1n.ycorner formed by the imersecrion
C) ft \\ q_ sJr e.c 1 ,~....c) 1: t 11 C,J' i gb t s_~.() f~ \Y. a ~l. .0 t ~..~.. r,.ajJ.\ \,',ayj, 11 t.,Q.C;_~:CX i n g , a. s t r~~ e t . -.- '_:r,h.:c ::.;.11 a 11
be i nl be fi!t:m of a11 isosceles t~i apgle \vi tilth e r~vo equ(l1~(1+)or si cles fo rmedby and
Dle3~__ured a Inng. thc"..propcrty lines and ,the third, s.i de ,fqrrned. _by._ a, straighT line
c QU IJ~ .c.t in g. J,b ,e:,.:~~ qll1 c:rj, () f "c ~.9b.:..:?() ::-Jp\!.,..t. -,p_qj 11 t "..;1_~_::)}1 e,Q,._~ Ltre,q...;a lQ 11 g,:Jl~.~.::.PTql)e rty .Ii 1) t:S ~
(b)
Section 10. Section 3-40(i)(2)(a) "Wall Signs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended by
amending subsection (1) to read as follo\vs:
3-40(i)(2)(a) Wall Signs.
I (1) Not more than t\VO \vall signs per building.
Section 11. Section 3-40(i)(2)( d) "Windo\v Signs" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended by
amending subsections (1) and (2) to read as follo\vs:
3-340(i)(2)( d) frVindolv Signs.
(1) Maxinzullz Windolv Area. In no event shall the size of the interior \vindo\v signage
exceed 33 percent of the \vindow area of the one side of the building upon \vhich said signs
I are disp layed. j~J L\y in dOW51gna gc;a ffixecltQJhe _ \\'i Dd~) w mustbc IT}lIun t ell I) nth c i rll eriCl(
~idc of the \vi ndl.)\\'.
(2) flZUl1linated Signs. An interior windo\v sign may be illuminated..",prp\'i_.(l~.cLJ.hat ;,lh~,
\;;i il cl.Q \\'si g11jS .ll}() llll ie d ()11. ~h ci me ri\)TC\ft he \ vinQ9 \,and t be jlJ U1llin Q ~iQ n source 1 si 1:1 side
the" bU,ild.ing..as..\yeIl..
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Section 12. Section 3-40(i)(2)(f) "Banners. Pennants. Streamers. Strin~s of Lights. Searchlights" of
the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
t 3-40(i)(2)(f) Banners, Pennants, Streamers, Strings of Lights, Searchlights. Portable signs, banners,
pennants, springbQard signs, vehicle mounted signs, streamers, strings oflights, search lights or any
other temporary sign are permitted only for commercial or industrial special or promotional events of a
limited duration by permit acquired from the City pursuant to the following conditions:
(1) Special or Promotional Events. Special or promotional events shall mean events such as
grand openings, management or ownership changes, or periodic sales or similar
c.vc.nts ..l1)tlSt, be _.reJat:.:.d_.t.o. the ".bus.l ncss 1.ocaJed (~ity (~f Ne.'-\' .i-top e '. ..
(2) Pennit Application. Permits for any temporary sign pursuant to this section shall be
I issued only to owners or tenants, or their respcGiivcagcnts, of commercial or industrial
I property. Applications must be submitted to the City Building Official on a form approved by
the City a minimum 0[.1: j~:fr one(] ) l:lLI~inessJ(Jyprior to the special or promotional event
\vhen the signs \vill be used.
I (3) Permit Duration. All permits issued hereunder shall be for a maximum period ofM:1Q
days and shall expire automatically after said period. Upon the permit expiration, the
applicant shall cease to display any and all signs permitted by the permit unless the applicant
has obtained a ne\v permit for said signage.
(4) Linlitatioll Oll Per/nits, No more than (~'Lpermits yearly shall be
issued to anyone property or location. If two (2)permits are obtained in succession by any
applicant per subsection (2) above, both permits shall be counted for the purpose of
determining the yearly limitations of this subsection.,
(5) Sign Locations,
.__..t:.-.All special or promotional signs must be located on the premises \vhere the
event is occurring.
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of subsection (2) above, grand opening signage may be for a maximum period of 30 days.
(7) Exception. Temporary signs permitted by subsection 3-40(1) of this Code shall be
exempt from the requirements of this Section.
(8) Noncompliance. Violation of any conditions of this section will result in a forfeiture of
additional sign permits for the property under this Section for a period of 12 months from the
date of the violation. The permit forfeiture shall be in addition to any other penalties for Code
violations allo\ved by this Code.
Section 13. Section 3-40(i)(2)(g) "Reader Boards" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended by
amending subsections (2) and (3) to read as follo\vs:
3-40(i)(2)(g) Reader Boards.
(2) The reader board area shall not exceed more than 50 percent of the wall, freestanding, or
monument sign erected.
(3) No more than one reader board per premise is permitted.
Section 14. Section 3-40(i)(3) "Signs Accessorv to Multiple Occupancy Business and Industrial
uses. Including Shopping Centers" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
I Section 3-40(i)(3) Signs AccessOlY to Multiple Occupancy Business and Industrial uses, Including
Shopping Centers. When a single principal building is devoted to two or more businesses or industrial
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R-:-( c) Comprehensive Sign Plan Infonnation. The applicant shall prepare a written and
graphic comprehensive signage plan for submission to the city. Said plan shall include, but
not be limited to the following information:
(1) Sign location (both \vall signs and freestanding signs)
(2) Sign area
(3) Sign height
(4) Scaled building elevations
(5) Scaled floor plan that outlines tenant bays
(6) Identification of sign design
(7) Sign construction dra\vings (sections)
(8) The council, planning commission and city staff may request additional
information from the applicant concerning the application or may retain expert
opinions at the expense of the city, or may require as a condition of proceeding with
its consideration that the applicant furnish expert opinion and data at the expense of
the applicant.
I 137-( d) Wall Signs.
(2) Building Identification. No multiple occupancy structure may display more than
t\VO overall building identification signs.
(3) Tenant Identification Signs. Individual tenants located within multiple
occupancy structures shall be permitted to display individual identification signs, if
they have separate exterior entrances to their use or they are tenants in a shopping
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He-0t+pyi~=t-?; ~:-eHFRt-l{4HBU.fif7H-fronting two streets may display identification signs to
both street frontages.
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(4) DelivelY Signs. A delivery sign or signs not exceeding nine square feet in area
may be located on the side or rear wall of the structure.
I €-;L~) Freestanding Sign.
(1) Shopping Centers. Shopping centers containing more than four separate and
distinct occupancies may erect one freestanding sign per street frontage, not to exceed
two freestanding shopping center signs per site, (single or double faced).
(i) Each ground sign may not exceed 200 square feet in area, nor 30
feet in height. In lieu of multiple freestanding signs, the shopping
center may have a single freestanding sign not to exceed 300 square
feet in area nor 30 feet in height.
(ii) Reader boards in accordance with subsection 3-40(i)(2)g of this
Code shall also be allowed on each freestanding sign per street
frontage not\vithstanding subsection 3-40(i)(2)g.3 of this Code
provided the inclusion of said boards in combination with the tenant
directory and center identification does not exceed the maximum
allowable sign area.
(2) Other Multiple Occupancies. Multiple occupancy structures other than
shopping centers, or shopping centers having four or less separate and distinct
occupancies, may erect ground signs in accordance with the provisions of subsection
3-40(i)(2) of this Code and may identify each separate and distinct occupancy on said
ground sign.
(3) Single Occupanc)' Freestanding Satellite Sites. Not more than one freestanding
sign shall be permitted per satellite site.
(i) Freestanding signs shall not exceed 100 square feet in area.
(ii) Freestanding signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height.
I 6-;Ct) Fee} C0111prehensive Sign Plan RevielV. When a comprehensive sign plan revie\v is
I required by this Section, the applicant shall pay a revie\v fee in addition to a permit fees set
forth in chapter 14 of this Code.
Section 15. Section 3-400)(3) "Amortization Schedule" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
Section 16. Section 3-40(1) "Review Procedures and Informational Requirements" of the New
Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
3-40(1) Revielv Procedures and Infornlational Requirenlents.
(1) Sign Application. The applicant must complete and submit a sign permit application for
approval by the
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(2) Penn it Issued if Application is in Order. The City Building Official, upon the filing of
an application for a permit, shall examine such plans, specifications and other data and the
premises upon \vhich it is proposed to erect the sign. Ifit appears that the proposed structure
is in compliance with all requirements of this chapter and all other laws and ordinances of the
City, the permit shall be issued. If the \vork authorized under a permit has not been completed
\vithin 60 days after the date of issuance, the permit shall be null and void.
(3) City Council Approval. When this chapter requires City Council approval for a sign, the
application shall be processed in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements
of the New Hope Zoning
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(4) Fees. Fees for the revie\v and processing of sign permit applications shall be imposed in
I accordance \vith the fee schedule established by Chapter 14 of the City Code. ,.r,h(~t:C,~t.(}r
Section 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
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Dated the 28th day of August, 2006.
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Martin E. Opem Sr., Mayor
Attest: tu~~~
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 7th day of September, 2006.)
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 06-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE
SECTION 3-40 REGULATING SIGN CODE
The following summary of Ordinance No. 06-05 is hereby approved this 28th day of
August, 2006 by the New Hope City Council for official publication. The Council hereby
determines this summary ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of
Ordinance No. 06-05.
1. The title of Ordinance No. 06-05 is "An Ordinance Amending New Hope Citv Code
Section 3-40 Regulating Sign Code".
2. Section One of the Ordinance corrects inaccurate numerical citations in S3-40(b )(1 )(b)
referring to other sections of the Nelv Hope City Code.
3. Section Two of the Ordinance amends S3-40( c )(2) to increase snow load requirements to
50 psf and wind pressure requirements to 90 psf in conformance with new building and
electrical codes.
4. Section Three of the Ordinance amends S3-40(f)(4)(b) by permitting on premise
directional signs to be four square feet ill area.
5. Section Four of the Ordinance amends S3-40(f)(4)(c) by expressly indicating in said
section the setback requirements for garage sale signs also set out in 3-40(c)(4)(b).
6. Section Five of the Ordinance amends ~3-40(f)(4)(d) by expressly indicating in said
section the setback requirements for open house signs also set out in 3-40( c )(4 )(b) and
eliminating the requirement to add the address, month and dates of the open house on the
back of the sign.
7. Section six of the Ordinance amends .9.3-40(g)(1) by expressly indicating the setback
requirements for various types of signs permitted with and without a pemlit in the
residential zoning districts.
8. Section Seven of the Ordinance amends ~3-40(g)(3)(b) by allowing 100 square foot
monument signs not exceeding 12 feet in height for identification of principal buildings.
9. Section Eight of the Ordinance amends .9.3-40(g)(3)( d) by restricting off premise
directional sign to two square feet and permitting their use to improve confusing and
unsafe property access situations that have the potential to cause inappropriately routed
traffic through residential streets as determined by the City. The expense for installation
and maintenance of any permitted off premise directional sign will be paid by the
property OWller requesting the sign.
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10. Section Nine of the Ordi11ance amends .s.3-40(i)(1)(a) and (b) by expressly indicating ill
said section the setback requirements for various types of signs located in the commercial
and industrial zoning district. The setback requirements have not changed but have been
restated in the referenced sections for ease of use.
11. Section Ten of the Ordinance amends S3-40(i)(2)(a)(1) by allowing for not more tllan
two wall signs per building in the commercial and industrial zoning districts.
12. Section Eleven of the Ordinance amends .s.3-40(i)(2)(d)(1) and (2) by requiring windo\v
signs to be affixed to the interior of the window and if illuminated, the illumination
source must be inside the building as well.
13. Section Twelve of the Ordinance amends .s.3-40(i)(2)(f) relating to signage for
promotional events by permitting the use of vehicle mounted and springboard signs,
excluding the outdoor sale of seasonal produce and Christmas trees from the
requirements of this section, allowing agents of property owners to make application for a
permit under this section one day prior to the event, reducing the permit duration to 10
days but increasing the number of yearly permits to five events plus any allowable sales
events for Christmas trees and seasonal produce, limiting the size of the signage to 50
square feet for each event and requiring signage for simultaneously held events in
multiple occupancy/tenant centers to be spaced 200 feet apart, requiring a relation to
"grand opening" or "under new management" signage to a business specifically located
on the property and expressly restating the setback requirements for the signage in this
section for ease of use.
14. Section Thirteel1 of the Ordinance amends S3-40(i)(2)(g) by restating the existing reader
board signage requirements.
15. Sectiol1 FOllrteen of the Ordillance amends s.3-40(i)(3)(f) relating to review and approvals
of comprehensive sign plans by expressly stating the City Council shall determine if the
plans are consistent with the code after their review of Staff and Planning Commission
recommendations and setting tile review fee at the same amount as site al1d building plan
review. This amendment also indicates the purpose of a comprehensive sign plan is
primarily to provide property owners flexibility to deal with individual tenant signage
needs. It further indicates 110 individual tenant signage may exceed 100 square feet and
any tenant bay fronting two streets may display identification signage to both street
frontages. This will include il1terior comer tenant bays within shopping centers.
16. Section Fifteen of the Ordinance amends s.3-40U)(3) "Amortization Schedule" by
repealing this sectiol1 in its entirety.
17. Section Sixteen of tile Ordinal1ce al11ends .s.3-40(1)(1) and (3) by clarifying the review
procedure for amendments to a comprehensive sign plan and indicating Staff may
administratively approve minor amendments not subject to site and building plan
approval. Further, the time requirements of Minn. Stat. 915.99 is made to apply to the
review procedure by tllis ame1ldn1ent.
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18. Section Seventeen makes tIle Ordinance effective upon publication oftrus summary.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2006.
1J1pAA. ~ ~
Martin E. Open1 Sr., Mayor
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Valene Leone,Uty -Clerk
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Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oa
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as _
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the n
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. St
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week, for ~ successive week(s); it vI/as
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
RATE INFORM
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial use
for comparable space
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law
(3) Rate actually charged
ORDINANCE NO. 06-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
NEW HOPE CODE SECTION 14-50
"SEWER, WATER, DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWER FEES"
BY INCREASING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14-50(IO)(b) "Water Rates" of the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
b. Water rates. Water bills shall be concurrent with sewer billings.
The rate for \vater furnished to consumers by the municipal water system
shall be as follo\vs: The minimum monthly charge will be ~$5.25 for
each meter plus $3. 16 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption over and
above the initial 1,000 gallons recorded on said meter for the month.
~$0.53 of the minimum monthly charge is assessed by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Health and shown on the billing statement as a
miscellaneous charge. This charge is authorized by Minn. Stat. S
144.3831.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 12th day of June, 2006. /rft /~... b0...--
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/i r Martin E. Opem Sr .-: f1ayor
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Attest: /lU~( ~y~
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 22nd day of June ,2006.)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post ,
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. 9331 A.02, 9331 A.O?, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the ~ day
of June , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of ,2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to 2, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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on this ~ day of June , 2006.
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NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPiRES 1-31-09
RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 oer line
for comparable space
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1.30 per line
ORDINANCE NO. 06-07
AN ORDINANCE ANIENDING NE\V HOPE CODE
SECTION 2-35 REGULATING THE
CITIZENS ADVISORY COlYIl\iIISSION
TIle City COll1lcil of tIle City of Ne\v Hope ordains:
Seetioll 1. Seetio11 2-35( c) "Tel111S of Office~ Membership alld COlllposition" of the Ne\v
Hope City Code is 11ereby al11ellded to read as follo\vs:
2-35 (c) Terms of Office, lvIembership and Composition. The commission shall consist of
110t less tllall five a1ld 110t more tlla11 15 l11embers appointed by a Inajority of the council, Wll0
sIlal1 serve \vitIl0l1t cOll1pensatioll at tIle pleaSllre of tIle council. The tel1.TIS of office shall be
for two years conmlencing on January 1 to December 31, of the second year, or until each
i1ldividllal successor has beell appoillted. T'l1e c11airpersoll of tIlle commission shall elect
yearly a chail)Jerson. ~ointed by the city coancil. The commission, at its initial meeting,
and each year thereafter, shall choose a vice chairperson, and a secretary from its
l11elnbersl1ip. 1'10 ll1enlber shal1bol~l t11e nosition of cl1airDerson for 1110re than tl1ree
A quoru111 sIlall C01lsist of a 1l1ajority of tIle l11e11lbers the11 constituting the
conunission. TIle cllairperson shall preside at all 111eetillgs held during tllat year. The
secretary shall regularly keep the minutes of each meeting of the commission and shall also
be respo1lsible for for\vardillg a eopy of suell nlilll1tes proll1ptly to tile city clerk.
Sectioll 2. Effective Date. Illis Ordil1a11ce sIlall be effective upon its passage alld
Pllblication.
Dated tIle 14th day of August , 2006.
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Valerie Leo1le, City Clerk
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
S5.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post I
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. 9331 A.02, 9331 A.O?, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the ~ day
of Auqust , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of , 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me
on this ~ day of Au~ust 1 2006.
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NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
_ ; . MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-31-09
RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 per line
for comparable space
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1.30 per line
ORDINANCE NO. 06-08
AN ORDINANCE ~t\MENDING NEW HOPE CODE SECTION 3-32
REGULATING CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY MAlNTENAI~CE
TIle City COlIllCil of tile City ofNe\v Hope ordaills:
Section 1. Section 3-32( d) "Compliance: Expiration" ofthe New Hope City Code is hereby
al1lel1ded by alllendil1g sllbsectiol1 (2) to read as follo\vs:
3-32(d)(2) A certificate of property maintenance is valid to be used for the transfer of
I property for a period of one year from the date of i-ssuepermit issuance. The celiificate of
propeliy maintenance may only be used for propeliy transfer by the owner named on the
certificate of property l11ailltenallce or tile O\Vller's legal represelltative.
Sectioll 2. Effective Date. Tllis Ordinallce sllall be effective UpOll its passage alld
Pllblicatioll.
Dated tIle 11th day of December , 2006.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post ,
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. 9331 A.02, 9331 A.O?, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the ~ day
of December , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of , 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1--31..09
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RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 per line
for comparable space
,2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1 .30 per line
{Dec.2t, 2006).p?~Ord06~08
ORDINANCE NO. 06-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE
SECTION 2-25(d) REGULATING MEMBERSlITP
OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 2-25(d) "Membership and Terms" of the New Hope City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
I 2-25(d) Mellzbersllip Gild Terllls. The commission shall consist of ffifle ten members. At
1c:lst one Two commissioner~ shaH- may be a student member~ attending an Independent
School District 281 School. The members shall be appointed by a majority vote of the
council to serve terms oftwo years beginning January 1, 1996, except that the initial terms
of three members shall be for one year. The persons to receive one year terms shall be
determined by lot, unless otherwise agreed upon by the council and the appointees. If a
I student member is appointed, the student member's term shall be for one academic year
commencing September 1 and terminating on August 31 of the following year. :::FfieAnv
student commissioner shall have full voting authority.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 11th day of September , 2006.
Attest: ~~ (__?l:~
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(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 20th day of September , 2006.)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
S5.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post J
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. 9331 A.02, 9331 A.O?, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the ~ day
of September l 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of 1 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
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BY:
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me
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NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
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RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 per line
for comparable space
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1.30 per line
ORDINANCE NO. 06-10
AN ORDINANCE 4;\l\1ENDING NE\V HOPE
CODE SECTION 3-31 REGULATING RENTAL
PROPERTY REGISTR.;\TION PERl'/IITS AND FEES
The City Council of the City ofNe\\' Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-31 (p) "Best practices progral1z" oft11e Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby added to
read as fa llo\vs:
(P) Best practices program.
(1) Prozranl Established. Rental properties \vith three or more units can qualify for the "Best
Practices" Prog-ram. Properties in compliance \vith the program requirements \\'ill receive a
reduction in the annual rental registration pelmit fee as set out in 9 14-2(10) of this code. The
"Best Practices" registration fee shall relnain in effect as long as the "Best Practices" PrOgran1
requirelnents are TI1aintained for the propeltv as detelmined by the City.
(2) Progranz Reauirenzents. The "Best Practices" PrOgral11 qualification requirements are as
fo11o\vs:
a. Use of a City approved Crime Free Housing addendum or equivalent in all
ne\v and/or rene\ved leases:
b. All ne\v and/or rene\ved leases must include a provision to pern1.it City
inspection of individual rental units per the City detem1ined inspection
schedule:
c. Use of a BackQXound Check procedure that includes a clinunal historv check
for all ne\v Tenants/Rental Manag:ers/En1plovees:
d. Verification that the propeltv n1anag:er l1as attended a City approved Crime
Free Multi-Housin2: Trail1ing prOgran1:
e. Attendance by the propertY manager each year at one Ne\v Hope Property
Manager Association meeting:
f. During every inspection cycle~ the propertY must flllly comply \vith all
property maintenance standards required by & 3-30 of this code at the time of
the first re-inspection if needed.
(3) Application. Property managers or o\vTIers must apply for the "Best Practices" PrOgralTI bv
subn1itting an application on fonns provided by the City and all other City required
documentation l1eeded to detern1ine compliance \vit11 all program requirements.
( 4) Prorzranz Disqualification. The City may tenl1inate a property from the "Best Practices"
PrOgralTI if it detelmines~ in the City's sole discretion~ that the propertY has failed to comply
\vith the requirements of subsection (2) ofthi5 section or has had a rental registration permit
revoked per &3-31 (1) of this code. A rental propertY disqualified from the "Best Practices"
prOgralTI shall pay the non-paliicipant registration permit fee to obtain the fo11o\vin2: year's
registration pelmit.
(5) Reapolication Procedure. If a propeltv loses its "Best Practices" Program status~ the
property o\vner may reapplY for the program only after successfully passing the inspection
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during the follo\ving inspection cycle and re-submitting an application per subsection (3) of
this section.
Section 2. Section 3-31(j)(2) "Fines" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as
fo11o\vs:
I (2) Fines. In lieu of revoking or suspending a registration permit for violations of Section 3-
31 (j)( 1) of this code, the City Council, in its sole discretion, may impose a civil fine. Fines
shall primarily apply to the follo\ving violations of this code and shall be in an amount as set
out in the matrix follo\ving this section:
a. renting a residential d\velling unit \vithout proper registration as required herein.
b. failure to comply ,vith a propelty maintenance correction order from the Building
Official or his designee before a third propelty maintenance inspection is conducted
in response to the property maintenance con-ection order.
Fine Matrix
1 st Violation 2nd Violation Within 12 3rd Violation Within 12
Months of 1 st Violation Months of 1st Violation
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Section 3. Section 14-2(10) "ll1ultivle DJvelliJl!l Re!!istratioll Fee" of the Ne\v Hope City Code is
hereby an1ended to read as fo110\V5:
(10) Rental propert)" registration fee. The annual fee amounts for the rental property
registration required by subsection 3-31 of this code shall be determined according to the
follo\ving fee grid:
Rental Units in Building Annual Registration Fee
I Single family $62.50 N/A
I I\vo family $125.00 N/A
Three or lTIOre
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Double fee. Ifregistration is not made \vithin the time set [olih in section 3-31, the fee shall
double as required by subsection 3-31 (e )(5) of this code.
Section 4. Effective Date. T11is Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
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(Published in the Ne\v Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 1st day of November , 2006.)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
5S.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper
and has full knowledge of the fac
(A) The newspaper has compliec
qualified newspaper, as prov.
able laws, as amended.
(B) The printed public notice tha
week, for ~ successive
of November
to and including Thursday, tho
a copy of the lower case alpr
edged as being the size and
notice:
Subscribed and sworn to or affir
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(1) Lowest classified rate paid b~
for comparable space
(2) Maximum rate allowed by lav
(3) Rate actually charged
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ORDINANCE NO. 06-11
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING UTILITY RATES AND FEES
AND PROPERTY IVIAINTENAl'1CE INSPECTION FEES FOR 2007
Tile City COUI1Cil of tIle City of Ne\v Hope ordains:
Seetioll1. Section 14-50(2)(a) "Metered water sevier rates~ adillstlllellt" of tIle Ne\v Hope
City Code is I1ereby al1lellded to read as follows:
a. Metered \vater sewer rates; adjllstnlent. For all prelnises \vhere tIle se\ver rate
is based llpol1111etered \vater, the fees sllall illclude a ll1ini1ll1111l cllarge
per filontll pIllS for each 1,000 gallolls of \vater COl1SUlllptioll over alld
above tIle illitia1 1,000 gallons.
For sillgle-fanlily residellces Gilly, se\ver cllarges sllall be COll1puted 011 tIle
basis of actllal gallo115 of \vater 111etered dlUi.llg the \Vi11ter 111011t115 of Dece11lber
tl1fOllgl1 March; se\ver cIlarges for all 12 1nontlls sllall be detennined by averagiIlg tIle
gallonage of water metered dming the winter months between December through
MarcIl; provided, ho\vever, tllat tIle galI011S cIlarged for eacll i1ldividllal111onth sI1all
110t exceed all a1noinlt equal to tIle aetualllletered \\Tater, if actllal usage is less t11a11
tIle a11l0l1nt deter1nilled by tIle a\Teragi11g l11etllod.
Seetioll 2. Seetioll 14-50(10)(b) "Water rates" of tIle Ne\v Hope City Code is hereby
a111e11ded to read as f01lo\vs:
b. Water rates. Water bills s11a11 be COllCll11"ent \vitIl sewer billings. Tile rate for
\vater fU111islled to eOllSluners by the 1111111icipaI \vater systell1 s11a11 be as follo\vs: The
1 l11illilll11nl nlontl11y charge vvill be for eacll1neter pIllS for eacIl
1,000 gallolls of COl1Sl11nption over and above tIle initial 1 ,000 gallo11s recorded on
said Ineter for tIle 111011t11. $0.53 of the l11il1inll1111 III 0 11tIlly cIlarge is assessed by the
MinllesotaC0111111issiol1er of Healtll and Sll0\Vll on the biIli11g statenlent as a
l11isceIla1leous cllarge. This charge is alltllorized by Mi11ll. Stat. S 144.3831.
Seetioll 3. Seetio11 14-50( 11) "Sto1111water lltilitv rate" of tIle New Hope City Code is l1ereby
a111ellded to read as follo\vs:
(11 ) Stornnvater uti/it)} rate. Pursuallt to Millll. Stat. 9 444.075 alld sllbsectio115-
3(f)(2) of this Code, a 111011tll1y cIlarge per reside11tial eqllivalellt factor (REF)
assigned to a land parcel shall be billed to the owner or occupant of each parcel of
property ill Ne\v Hope. The pllrpose of said ellarge is to pay for tile repair,
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ilnprovell1ent, Inailltellallce alld operatioll of the ll11111icipal stonll\Vater draillage
systeln. Said cllarge shall be detel1nilled as follo\vs:
a. Sil1gle- and hvo-falnily
I residelltial parcels per REF . . . .
b. All other residential, cOllunercial
I and illdllstrial parcels per REF . . . ·
SectioI14. Section 14-90 "Special asseSSIllent defel1-a1 fee" of tIle New Hope City Code is
llereby all1ended to read as follo\vs:
Sec. 14-90. Special asseSSlnellt defen-al fee.
I TIle city sllall cIlarge a 11011Tefulldable applicatioll fee of to
process all applications for special asseSSlllent deferrals provided by sllbsectiollS 1-
6(1) tlu.ough 1-6(4) oftllis Code. TIle purpose of this fee is to cover tile city's
adlnillistrative cost to process said applications throllgll the eOllllty real estate tax
systeln.
SeetiO!15. Seetioll 14-2(11) "HOllSillg Property Mailltellallce inspection fees" of tIle Ne\v
Hope City Code is Ilereby alllended to read as fol10vvs:
(11) Housing Propert}; nzaintenance inspection fees. Fee alll0111lts for tIle Il0l1Sillg
prope11y lnailltenallce inspectioll required by SectiollS 3-30, 3-32 alld 3-34 are as fol10\vs:
Sillgle- alld T\vo-Fall1ily Residellces,Colldolllilliul11S alld TO\Vll1l0uses (illitial
illspectioll alld first reillspect) per d\vellillg UIlit. . .. . ..
Multiple residellces \vith three or 11lore llllits (initial illspectioll and first reil1spect)
1 st lllli t eacll bllildillg. . .
EacIl additiollal unit.. .$15.00
Reil1spectioll after first reiIlspect -- Single- faluily alld nll1ltiple residellces per 110ur
(oIle hour millimllll1) .. .$47.00
Sectioll 6. Effecti\re Date. This Ordillance s11all be effecti\re llpon its passage alld
publication.
Dated tIle 11 th day of December , 2006.
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SUlYIlVIARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 06-11
AN ORDINANCE INCREi\SING UTILITY RATES AND FEES
AND PROPERTY lVIAlNTENANCE INSPECTION FEES FOR 2007
The following summary of Ordinance No. 06-11 is hereby approved this 11 th day of
December, 2006, by the New Hope City Council for official publication. The Council hereby
detennines this summary ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of
Ordillallce No. 06-11.
1. The title of Ordillance No. 06-11 is "An Ordinance In.creasing Utilitv Rates Cinel Fees and
Propertv Nfaintelzance Ilzsoection Fees for 200T'.
2. Sectioll 1 of the Ordillal1ce anlellds Sectioll 14-50(2)(a) "Metered \vater se\ver rates:
adiustment" by increasing the minimum monthly charge to $4.75 plus $3.20 for each
1,000 gallons of water consumption over the initial 1,000 gallons. Also, an additional
separate surcharge of $.40 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption was added to defray
the Metropolitan Council's charges required to treat the inflow and infiltration of stonn
\vater vvitllill tIle sanitary se\ver systenl.
3. Sectioll 2 of tile Ordillallce alllellds Seetioll 14-50( 1 O)(b) "yVater rates" by illcreasillg tIle
minimum monthly fee to $5.51 plus $3.48 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption over
tIle illitial 1,000 gallolls.
4. Seetioll 3 of tIle Ordillallce all1ends Section 14-50( 11) "StomT\Vater lltilitv rate" by
increasing the fee based on a residential equivalent factor to $6.11 for single and two
family residential parcels and $9.16 for all other residential commercial and industrial
parcels.
5. Seetioll 4 of tIle Ordillance alllends Seetioll 14-90 "Special asseSSlnellt deferral fee" by
illcreasillg tIle applicatioll fee to process defel1~al reqllests to $40.00.
6. Seetioll 5 of tIle ordillallce all1ends Seetioll 14-2(11) "Propeliv lllailltellallce illspectiol1
fee" by increasing the base fee to $130.00 on all buildings subject to code compliance
illspectiollS per Ne\v Hope Code SS 3-30, 3-32 alld 3-34.
7. Seetioll 6 of tile Ordillallee 11lake tIle Ordillallce effective llpOll publication of tllis
Slllllnlary.
Dated tIlis 11 th day of Decelnber, 2006.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
S8.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms) that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun- Post ,
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. 9331 A.02, 9331 A.O?, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week) for ~ successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the ~ day
of December , 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thursday, the _ day of t 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl- :..-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the _.
notice:
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BY:
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me
e MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
:: ~ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-31-09
RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.85 per line
for comparable space
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged $ 1.30 per line