1.02 - Definitions
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Section 1.02: Definitions
Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is
intended, the following words, terms and phrases, for the purpose of every chapter,
section, subdivision, paragraph and provision of this City Code, shall have the
following meanings and inclusions:
Subdivision 1
City: means the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, acting by or through its duly
a uthorized representative.
Subdivision 2
Council and City Council: mean the City Council of the City of Golden Valley,
Minnesota.
Subdivision 3
City Manager: means the person duly appointed by the City Council and acting in
such capacity.
Subdivision 4
City Clerk: means the person duly appointed by the City Council and acting in such
capacity.
Subdivision 5
Person: includes all firms, partnerships, associations, corporations and natural
persons.
Subdivision 6
Written and In Writing: mean any mode of representing words and letters in the
English language.
Subdivision 7
Street: means the entire area dedicated to public use, or contained in an easement
or other conveyance or grant to the City, and shall include, but not be limited to,
roadways, boulevards, sidewalks, alleys, and other public property between lateral
property lines in which a roadway lies.
Subdivision 8
Public Property and Public Place: mean any place, property or premises open to
public use.
Subdivision 9
Private Property: means all property not included within the definition of public
property or public place.
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Subdivision 10
Intersection: means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of
the lateral curb line or, if no curb, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways
or streets which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles or the area
within which vehicles traveling upon different streets joining at any other angle may
come in conflict.
Subdivision 11
Roadway: means that portion of a street improved, designed, or ordinarily used
for vehicular travel. In the event a street includes two or more separate roadways,
the term "roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but
not to all such roadways collectively.
Subdivision 12
Police Officer and Peace Officer: mean every officer, including special police,
authorized to direct or regulate traffic, keep the peace, and appointed or employed
for the purpose of law enforcement.
Subdivision 13
Misdemeanor: means the crime for which a sentence of not more than ninety (90)
days or a fine of not more than $700.00, or both, may be imposed.
Subdivision 14
Petty Misdemeanor: means an offense, which does not constitute a crime, and for
which a sentence of a fine of not more than $200.00 may be imposed. Provided,
however, that for the purpose of City Code, Chapter 8, a maximum fine of not more
than $100.00 may be imposed.
Subdivision 15
Conviction: means either of the following accepted and recorded by the Court: A
plea of guilty; or, A verdict of guilty by a jury or a finding of guilty by the Court.
Subdivision 16
Crime: means conduct which is prohibited by ordinance and for which the actor
may be sentenced to imprisonment or fine.
Subdivision 17
Ordinance: means an ordinance duly adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley,
Minnesota.
Subdivision 18
Ex Officio Member: means a person who is not counted for the purpose of
determining a quorum, and has no right to vote, but shall have the right and
obligation (within such person's discretion) to speak to any question coming before
the board, commission or other deliberative body of which such person is an ex
officio member.
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Subdivision 19
May: is permissive.
Subdivision 20
Shall: is mandatory.
Subdivision 21
Violate: includes failure to comply with.
Subdivision 22
Premises: means any lot, piece or parcel of land within a continuous boundary
whether publicly or privately owned, occupied or possessed.
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
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