HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.B.1. Snowobile Ordinance Amendment, Ord. No. 918 Consent Business 4. B. 1.
SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Arras, Police Sergeant
DATE: 10/06/2015
SUBJECT: Snowmobile Ordinance Amendment, Ord. No. 918 (A, B, D)
Action Sought
The Council is asked to accept Ordinance No. 918, allowing snowmobiles to travel
to and from the state trail and the city approved parking lot at 219 West 1st Avenue,
using Levee Dr. and Fuller St., for the purpose of utilizing the downtown
businesses.
Background
The local snowmobile club met with city staff to determine a location for parking
snowmobiles so they would be able to access downtown businesses conveniently.
The city parking lot located at 219 West 1st Avenue was agreed upon by all parties.
Our Legal counsel has reviewed and approved the ordinance amendment.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the acceptance of this ordinance amendment.
Budget Impact
No Impact.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to Goal A, B, and D:
A. Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active
and quality lifestyles.
B. Positively manage the challenges and opportunities presented by growth
development and change.
D. Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private
sector entities.
Requested Action
Offer Ordinance No. 918, Fourth Series, an Ordinance Amending Section 8.30 of
the City Code Pertaining to the Operation of Snowmobiles.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 918
ORDINANCE NO. 918, FOURTH SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.30 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA.ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 8.30 Subdivision 3, Paragraph A of the City Code is amended to read as
follows:
Subd. 3. Operation. It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile or ATV not licensed
as a motor vehicle as follows:
A. On the portion of any right-of-way of any public highway, street, road, trail or alley
used for motor vehicle travel, except as follows:
1. A snowmobile may operate upon the most right hand lane of a municipal
street or alley and may in passing or making a left hand turn, operate on
other lanes which are used for vehicle traffic in the same direction only
when the snowmobile is traveling directly to or from the residence of the
operator and the nearest lawfully designated snowmobile trail, and only
when traveling at a rate of speed not in excess of fifteen (15) miles per
hour.
2. A snowmobile may also be operated upon the ditch bottom or the outside
bank of trunk, County State-aid and County highways where such
highways are so configured within the corporate limits.
3. A snowmobile may operate on Levee Drive and Fuller Street only if the snowmobile
is travelling to or from a lawfully designated snowmobile trail and the designated
snowmobile parking area at 219 West 1st Avenue.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its
passage and publication.
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,Minnesota held this
day of ,2015.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
NOTE: The underlined language is inserted.
Published in the Shakopee Valley News on the day of , 2015.