Agenda - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2005

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CITY OF ,4NOKA CITY CODE C/-I.4PT£R 82: ,4RTIC£E K' D/ti/SION 1 CHAPTER 62. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ARTICLE V. DIVISIOOq 1. Section 62-131 Bicycles and Play Vehicles. Generally Regulation of roller devices. (a) (c) Purpose. The purpose of this section is tO protect the public health and safety ar/stag out of the use of'roller device~, such as skate boards, ~'oiler blades, roller skates, in-line skates and roller skis w/thin the city. The council of the city finds that there are certain public streets, ways and property wherein the operation and use of such roller devices create an unnecessary potential danger to either the user of such devices or the general public; and that the use of such devices in an improper manner may cause destruction of progeny. Definition--Roller device. As used in this section, the term "roller device" means a non-motorized platform, foot board, sk/-tike device, shoe, boot or similar object mounted on wheels and designed or intended to propel a rider by human power or force of ~avity, including but not limited to, skate boards, roller ' skates, roller blades, in-line skates and roller-skis. These devices do not include wheel chairs operated for or by a disabled person, wagons or st-rollers. Prottibition. It shall be unlawful for any perso~ to operate, ride or use a roller device under the following circumstances: (L) In a careless, recldess or negligent manner or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any property or any person, including the user of the roller device; or in such a manner as to indicate either a willful or wanton disregard fo[' the safety of persons or property. (2) In any area within the city while being pushed, pulled or in any way propelled by any motorized vehicle or by a person on a bicycle. O) On private property without the express permission of the owner or occupant or the property. (4) Upon any city-owned parking lot, ramp or other parking facility. (5) Upon any public street or roadway where the posted speed limit is in excess of 30 miles per hour. (6) Upon any public street, sidewalk or roadway after sunset and before sunrise. (7) On any public street, alley, sidewalk or other public property in the tbllowing area: On the east side of the Rum River, commencing at the Rum River, then east on VanBuren Street to Fourth Avenue, then south on Fourth Avenue to Monroe Street, then west on Monroe Street to the Rum River, except for the sidewalk adjacent to the north side of VanBuren Street, the sidewalk adjacent to the south side of Monroe Street, and the sidewall< adjacent to the east side of Fourth Avenue. Unless otherwise specified, the described area includes all sidewalks ~ of 2