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Home My WebLink About96-2064 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 1996/05/20r 1 1 ORDINANCE NO. 96-2064 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE ST LOUIS PARK MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING PART 9, INCLUDING SECTIONS 10-901, 10-902, 10-903, 10-904, 10-905, 10-906 AND 10-907, RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND REGULATION OF MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS UPON THE ROADWAY OF DESIGNATED STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN. Section 1: Chapter 10 of the St. Louis Park Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows Section 10-901. Operation Authorized The operation of motorized golf carts by permit is hereby authorized on the roadways of all streets, except State trunk highways, County highways, or County State -aid roads, in all districts zoned R-1, R-2, or R-3. Notwithstanding the restriction against operating a motorized golf cart on State trunk highways, County highways, and County State -aid roads, the operation of a motorized golf cart under permit may cross any street, highway or road that intersects a street on which the operator is specifically authorized in the permit to operate a motorized golf cart. Any person operating a motorized golf cart under permit has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle, except when those provisions cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts. Section 10-902. Permits. Authorization to operate a motorized golf cart on City streets is by permit only. Permits shall be issued by the Police Chief only to physically disabled persons, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 169.345, who have supplied the information required under Section 10-903. All permits shall expire on December 31, unless renewed. The fee for a permit shall be fixed by resolution of the Council. Section 10-903 Permit Applications Each application for a permit to operate a motorized golf cart on the roadway of streets shall include: (1) the name and address of the applicant. (2) a description of the specific area, including the names of all affected streets within which the applicant seeks authorization to operate a motorized golf cart; and (3) such other information as the Council may from time to time require In addition, each permit application, whether for an initial permit or a renewal, shall be accompanied by (a) a certificate signed by a physician stating that the applicant is capable of safely operating a motorized golf cart on the roadway of streets designated in the permit application, and (b) evidence of insurance complying with the requirements under State statute for motorcycle owners (presently Minnesota Statutes Section 658.48, subdivision 5). Section 10-904. Required Equipment. The following equipment is required on any motorized golf cart during operation upon the roadway of any street: (1) the slow moving vehicle emblem provided for by State statute, properly mounted on the rear of the golf cart pursuant to State regulations; and (2) A rear view mirror, properly mounted on the golf cart so as to reflect to the Operator a view of the street for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the golf cart. Section 10-905. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized golf cart on the roadway of any street within the City unless: (1) The operator has in possession a valid, current and unrevoked permit issued to the operator by the Police Chief; (2) The motorized golf cart is being operated on a roadway that is not specifically designated in the operator's permit, except when crossing at an intersection as provided in Section 10-901;. The motorized golf cart is being operated during daylight hours between sunrise and sunset; (3) (4) The motorized golf cart is being operated at times other than during inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other condition, or at any time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons or vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet. The motorized golf cart is equipped with the required equipment described under Section 10-904; (5) (6) The operator has current insurance coverage as provided in Section 10-903, pursuant to State statute; and (7) The operator observes all traffic laws and regulations, except when those provisions cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts. Section 10-906. Revocation or Modification of Permits. A permit issued under Section 10-902 may be revoked or modified at any time by the Police Chief if there is evidence that the permit holder cannot safely operate a motorized golf cart on the roadway of streets within the City. For purposes of this section, the commission of any of the violations described in Section 10-905 constitutes evidence that the violator cannot safely operate a motorized golf cart on the roadway of streets within the City. Section 10-907. Appeal. Any person whose permit to operate a motorized golf cart has been revoked may appeal the revocation to the City Council. Appeals shall be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 30 days of the date of revocation. 1 1 Section 2: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after its publication. r Attest: Adopted by the City Council May 20, 1996 Mayo yitis A Reviewed by Administration: Approved as to form and execution: 1 ,7,-‘____,,,, City Attorney • OrA MINNESOTA PUBLICATIONS sntlaau SuMb.t 5ursain AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA) ss COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) Denis L. Mindak , being duly sworn on an oath says that he/she is the publisher or authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as , and has full knowledge of the facts Sun -Sailor which are stated below (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statue 331A 02, 331A 07, and other applicable laws, as amended (B)Theprinted Ordinance No. 96-2064 which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and published once each week, for 0 n e successive weeks, it was first published ein Wednesday • the 29 day of Ma Y , 19 96 , and was thereafter rinted and published on every to and including , the day of , 19 ; and printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the notice. abcdefghij klmnopgratuvwxyz Acknowledged before me on this 22 day of Ju No BY: • City of St. Louis Park (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 96-2064 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE ST LOUIS PARK MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING PART 9, INCLUDING SECTIONS 10-901, 10-902, 10-903, 10-904,10-905,10.906 AND 10-907, RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND REGULATION OF MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS UPON THE ROADWAY OF DESIGNATED STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Summary This ordinance amends the St Louis Park Municipal Code by establishing a process whereby physi- cally disabled persons, as defined in M S 169 345, may apply for a permit to operate motonzed golf carts on the roadways of certain streets within the City of St Louis Park, subject to certain requirements and regulations Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect on June 13, 1996 Adopted by the City Council May 20, 1996 /s/ Gail Dorfman Mayor (The full text of this ordinance is available for inspec- tion with the City Clerk's Office ) (May 29, 1996) a3\ord2064 TITLE- Publisher y , 19 96 0rawaxy HEDOLOM NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA HENNEPitl COUNTY CumnssmnrrpiresJan 31, 2000 y RATE INFORMATION 0 1) Lowest classified rate pard by commercial users for comparable space (2) Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter (3) Rate actually charged for the above matter $ 2 15 per line $ 5 95 per line $ 1 09 per line