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Sec. 54-2. - Use of roller devices in Town Center District. (a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to protect public health and safety stemming from the use of roller devices in the pedestrian-oriented Town Center District. The city council finds that operation of such roller devices in areas of Town Center creates unnecessary potential danger to either the user of such device or the general public; and that the use of such device may cause destruction of property in the area described as: west of Ramsey Boulevard, south of Sunwood Drive, east of Armstrong Boulevard, and north of the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad tracks. (b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Bicycle means a vehicle propelled through pedaling. Inline skates means a shoe with wheels attached, or a device with wheels which is designed to be attached to a shoe. (This includes roller blades and roller skates.) Roller device means a non-motorized wheel device including, but not limited to, inline skates, roller skis, and skateboards, and bicycles. For purposes of this definition, the provisions of this section do not apply to strollers, wagons, or wheelchairs. Roller skis means a pair of skis with wheels attached which is intended to simulate skiing. Skateboard means a device for riding upon, usually while standing, consisting of a piece of wood or other composition mounted on skate wheels. (c) Prohibited use. No person shall operate roller devices or similar devices in the following areas of the city or under the following circumstances: (1) In any careless, reckless, or negligent manner which may, or be likely to endanger the safety of any person or the property of any person or has the potential to damage property. (2) While being pushed, pulled, or propelled in any manner by a third party. (3) On any private property without express permission of the owner or occupant of the property. (4) On any city-owned facility including the municipal center campus, parking ramp, parking loti or any other parking facility. Bicycles may be stored in designated areas. (5) On any concrete sidewalk unless otherwise noted. All wheeled vehicles must travel on a road or designated area. (6) In any public plaza, amphitheater, or any other improved surface intended for the use of public gathering. (7) On any railing or raised surfaces such as speed control bumps or in any manner which may cause the damage or destruction of curbs, railings, walls, or any other structure or property.