§ 31.33 INFORMATION ON APPLICATION.

   Applications submitted to the Chief of Police for background checks must include the following information:

   (A)   Name, place and date of birth, and residence address;

   (B)   Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than his or her present name, and if so, the names so used and any additional information concerning dates and places where those names were used;

   (C)   Whether the applicant is married or single. If married, the name, place and date of birth, and residence of the applicant's present spouse;

   (D)   Whether the applicant, applicant's spouse, or a parent, brother, sister or child of either of them has been convicted of any felony, crime or violation of any city ordinance other than traffic matters and petty misdemeanors. If so, the applicant shall furnish information regarding the time, place, and offense for which convictions were had; and

   (E)   Any other information as the city or other agency may require.

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§ 31.34 REFERRAL TO CHIEF OF POLICE.

   All applications will be referred to the Chief of Police for verification and investigation of the facts set forth in the application. Investigations shall include, but not be limited to, a criminal history records check. The Chief of Police will cause to be made an investigation of the information requested in § 31.33 as shall be necessary and a list of all violations of federal or state law or municipal ordinance and other facts that weigh upon the public interest in considering an application.

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§ 31.35 VERIFICATION.

   Upon investigation and verification of the facts set forth in the application, the City Clerk or City Administrator may use the data compiled to approve or deny an applicant's application.

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§ 31.36 OTHER INVESTIGATIONS.

   Nothing in this subchapter will prohibit the Chief of Police from conducting other investigations and background checks including driver's license checks and credit checks as authorized by state or federal law.

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PLANNING COMMISSION

§ 31.40 ESTABLISHMENT.

   A Planning Commission for the city is established. The Commission shall be the city planning agency authorized by M.S. § 462.354, Subdivision 1, as it may be amended from time to time.

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§ 31.41 COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP.

   (A)   The Planning Commission shall consist of five members from the resident population of the city, or a business owner (who need not be a resident) appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.

      (1)   The appointees shall be appointed to serve staggered terms of three years, except as noted below, commencing on the first day of January in the year of appointment.

      (2)   Upon expiration of a term, the appointee shall continue until reappointed, or a successor is appointed.

      (3)   It is the duty of each member to be present at all Planning Commission meetings. Absence from any three meetings in a year, unless excused in advance by the chair, constitutes a vacancy.

      (4)   In the event of any vacancy, the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term.

   (B)   One member shall be a Council member appointed by the Mayor with Council approval, for a one-year term to expire on December 31 of each year.

   (C)   Other people may serve in an ex-officio capacity as the Council deems appropriate. Ex- officio members will not have voting rights.

   (D)   Each of the five regular Planning Commission members shall have equal voting privileges.

   (E)   Any member may be removed for cause by a four-fifths majority vote of the City Council upon written charge and after a public hearing held by the City Council.

(’77 Code, § 204.02) (Am. Ord. 2018-001, passed 2-12-18; Am. Ord. passed - -)