Safety and Welfare
Graffiti removal preserves the appearance of the community and may assist in preventing the entrenchment of gangs.
Contact the Police Non-Emergency line with any questions you may have on Safety and Welfare, at (507) 328-6800.
85A.14-17
Curfew Regulations
Children must not be on public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds, public buildings or grounds, places of amusement, entertainment, refreshment, or vacant lots during the following restricted hours:
- Under 16: 10:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
- Ages 16-17: 12:00 midnight - 5:00 a.m.
Exceptions: The child is with a parent, guardian, or other adult person who is primarily responsible for providing the child with food, clothing, and shelter; the child is on an emergency errand as directed by their parent, guardian, or other adult; the child is working; the child is traveling directly to and from work and home; or the child is traveling to and from an event officially designated as a school activity.
No parent, guardian, or other adult who is primarily responsible for the child’s food, clothing and shelter shall permit curfew violations. Owners and operators of places of amusement, entertainment or refreshment shall not allow a child to come in or stay there during the restricted hours unless the child is with a parent, guardian, or other adult.
85.10
Noise
No person shall make noise which unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of people nearby.
Subd.5 (1)
The play of any device for the production or reproduction of sound as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet is evidence of a violation of this subsection.
Sound Amplification Permit Required
Any person or group wishing to use sound amplification devices must apply for and comply with the provisions of the sound amplification permit.
Permits may be obtained through the City Clerk’s Office at 328-2900.
85.10.03
Parties
Between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., no person shall attend any gathering of four or more persons which is noisy enough to disturb the peace and quiet of people nearby.
85.10 subd.2
Construction
Construction is prohibited during the following times:
- 10:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday
- 10:00 p.m. Saturday through 12:00 noon Sunday; and
- 10:00 p.m. Sunday through 7:00 a.m. Monday
85.13
Firearms
With certain exceptions, no person shall discharge a fi rearm or transport an uncased firearm within the city limits. (see subd. 3 (H) for bow and arrow conditions)
85B.03
Graffiti
Placement of graffiti on any exterior surface on public or private property or possession of materials for placing graffiti is unlawful. Property owners are responsible for removing any graffiti from their property within 24 hours of notice.
55.04
Fire Works
Fireworks use is limited to small devices that do not leave the ground and that contain less than 75 grams of explosive mixture, such as sparklers.
Aerial fireworks and pyrotechnic displays are limited to those intended specifically for public viewing outdoors or as otherwise allowed by Chapter 33 of the Fire Code and Minnesota Statute 624.
