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RESOLUTION NO. 03 -112
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE 2003 MINNESOTA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law the "Minnesota
Personal Protection Act," in which Minnesota residents, subject to application and qualification, shall be
issued permits to carry guns; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides the owners of private properties may post signs and regulate the
ability of permit holders to carry concealed guns; and
WHEREAS, the Act makes it a crime for permit holders to carry firearms on school property; and
WHEREAS, some individuals and organizations have interpreted the law to prohibit cities from
restricting permit holders from carrying concealed guns on municipal property; and
WHEREAS, the Council is vitally concerned about the safety of its employees, and public safety of
the users and visitors of City properties; and
WHEREAS, the Council can find no rational justification to distinguish between access by permit
holders to school property and private property, and access by permit holders to City property; and
WHEREAS, the greater presence of weapons on City property may increase insurance premiums,
and the cost of government services; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence for legislators to reconsider and amend the Act for the public
safety of public employees and users of public facilities; and
WHEREAS, until such time as the legislature acts to clarify that the City's existing statutory right to
reasonably regulate the use of City property still exists, the City will take reasonable steps to protect the
safety of its employees and the public safety of the users of City property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota: That it supports an amendment to the Minnesota Personal Protection Act, to clarify that cities
have the right to regulate the ability of permit holders to carry weapons on city property.
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager
Attest:
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y Clerk
Adopted by t - y Council September 2, 2003
Mayor