HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-111 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2003/09/02RESOLUTION NO. 03-111
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROHIBITING
DANGEROUS WEAPONS ON CITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of St. Louis Park to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare; to protect employees of the city of St. Louis Park from fear of serious
injuries or death caused by dangerous weapons; to protect city employees by reducing the
potential for discharge of firearms at city work sites; and to reduce the potential for discharge of
firearms or use of other dangerous weapons in parks and other city property by prohibiting the
carrying and possession of dangerous weapons where members of the public may be present in
public areas or at public activities.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 624.72, Subdivision 3, authorizes the City
Council of the City of St. Louis Park to promulgate reasonable rules for the purpose of protecting
the free, proper and lawful access to, egress from and proper use of public property, and for the
purpose of protecting the conduct of public business therein or thereon, free from interference, or
disruption or the threat thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota:
1. These terms as used in this resolution shall have the following meaning:
"City Property" means any park, playground, recreation center, town green, swimming
pool, nature center, or other building or real property that is owned, operated or controlled by the
city of St. Louis Park, except for streets, trails, or sidewalks.
"Dangerous weapon" means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device
designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm, any combustible or
flammable liquid or other device or instrumentality that, in the manner it is used or intended to
be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm, or any fire that is used to
produce death or great bodily harm.
2. Effective immediately, no person shall be in possession. or control of a dangerous
weapon on City Property, whether or not that person has been issued a permit pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes § 624.711, et. seq.
3. The prohibitions in paragraph 2 do not apply to the following individuals: any
member of the armed forces of the United States while engaged in the performance of a duty in
compliance with a statute, regulation, rule, or order duly promulgated and issued under the
authority of the federal government; any member of the militia of the state while engaged in the
performance of a duty prescribed by law; any licensed peace officer authorized by state law to
possess or carry firearms; a person duly licensed and permitted to possess a firearm who is on
duty performing security services as part of his or her employment as a security guard or
protective agent; any federal agent who is authorized to carry a firearm; or any person
possessing, transporting, or carrying a firearm in commerce in accordance with applicable
federal law.
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4. The City Manager shall establish policies consistent with this resolution,
including publishing or posting reasonable notice.
Reviewe s for Administration Adopte . . ' he City Council September 2, 2003
Attest:
Mayor