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Amending Chapter 155, Traffic Code - Pleasure Boat Traffic, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, to comply with state law changes and to update or eliminate outdated language.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
Chapter 155 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 155.01. Purpose, intent and application.
As authorized by Minnesota Statutes, §§ 86B.201, 86B.205 and 459.20, as now in effect and as hereafter amended, this chapter is enacted for the purpose and with the intent to control and regulate the use of parts of the waters of the Mississippi River in the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, said bodies of water being located entirely within the boundaries of the City of Saint Paul, to promote its fullest use and enjoyment by the public in general and the citizens of the city in particular, to ensure safety for persons and property in connection with the use of said waters, and to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.
(Ord. No. 17709, § 1, 1-23-90; C.F. No. 05-342, § 1, 5-11-05)
Sec. 155.02. State laws and rules--Adopted and incorporated by reference.
The Minnesota Waters and Watercraft Safety Laws, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 86B, as it now exists and is hereafter amended, and the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Rules, parts 6110.0100-.2300, as the same now exist and are hereafter amended, are hereby adopted, incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in their entirety. At least three (3) copies of said Waters and Watercraft Safety Laws and Boat and Water Safety Rules and Regulations, so adopted, shall be marked as official copies and filed in the office of the city clerk along with the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, and amendments thereto.
(Ord. No. 17709, § 2, 1-23-90; Ord. No. 17738, § 1, 5-29-90; C.F. No. 05-342, § 1, 5-11-05)
Sec. 155.03. Same-Violation.
Any person violating the Minnesota Waters and Watercraft Safety Laws, and the Boat and Water Safety Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, adopted and incorporated herein by reference, shall be subject of the penalties and punishment hereinafter provided.
Sec. 155.04 03. Surface zoning of specific areas of the Mississippi River.
(a) In the areas between mile 839.5 and the Smith Avenue High Bridge at mile 840.5, and between mile 844.6 and 845.1, no motorboat shall travel at greater than "slow-no-wake speed." "Slow-no-wake speed" is defined as the operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed to maintain steerage, and in no case greater than five (5) miles per hour.
(b) Watercraft are exempt from the foregoing restriction to prevent endangering the craft or occupants when it is necessary.
(Ord. No. 17709, § 4, 1-23-90; Ord. No. 17738, § 2, 5-29-90; C.F. No. 05-342, § 1, 5-11-05)
Section 155.05 4. Enforcement.
The enforcement of this chapter shall be the primary responsibility of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. Other licensed peace officers including conservation officers of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Minnesota are also authorized.
(Ord. No. 17709, § 5, 1-23-90)
Sec. 155.06 5. Persons exempt.
All authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel, while acting in the performance of their assigned duties, are exempt from the foregoing restriction.
(Ord. No. 17709, § 6, 1-23-90)
Section 2
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage, approval and publication.