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.
Subd. 1. The term "city" means the City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, acting by or through its duly authorized representative.
Subd. 2. The term "City Administrator" means the person duly appointed by the City Council and acting in such capacity. As to any statutory matter referring to the Office of the City Clerk, the "City Administrator" shall be the City Clerk.
Subd. 3. The term "conviction" means either of the following accepted and recorded by the Court:
A. A plea of guilty; or
B. A verdict of guilty by a jury or a finding of guilty by the Court.
Subd. 4. The terms "Council" and "City Council" mean the City Council of the City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Subd. 5. The term "crime" means conduct which is prohibited by ordinance and for which the actor may be sentenced to imprisonment or fine.
Subd. 6. The term "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 his or her discretion) to speak to any question coming before the board, commission or other deliberative body of which he or she is such member.
Subd. 7. The term "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.
Subd. 8. The term "may" is permissive.
Subd. 9. The term "misdemeanor" means the crime for which a sentence of not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both, may be imposed.
Subd. 10. The term "ordinance" means an ordinance duly adopted by the City Council of Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Subd. 11. The term "person" includes all firms, partnerships, associations, corporations and natural persons.
Subd. 12. The term "petty misdemeanor" means an offense which does not constitute a crime and for which a sentence of a fine of not more than $300 may be imposed.
Subd. 13. The terms "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.
Subd. 14. The term "premises" means any lot, piece or parcel of land within a continuous boundary whether publicly- or privately-owned, occupied or possessed.
Subd. 15. The term "private property" means all property not included within the definition of "public property" or "public place".
Subd. 16. The terms "public property" and "public place" mean any place, property or premises dedicated to public use, owned by the city, occupied by the city as a lessee, or occupied by the city as a street by reason of an easement, including, but not limited to, streets, parks or parking lots so owned or occupied.
Subd. 17. The term "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.
Subd. 18. The term "shall" is mandatory.
Subd. 19. The term "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.
Subd. 20. The terms "written" and "in writing" mean any mode of representing words and letters in the English language.
Subd. 21. The term "violate" includes failure to comply with.