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Skateboard - A device for riding upon, usually while standing, consisting of a piece of wood or other composition mounted on skate wheels. Subd. 3. Prohibited Use. No person shall operate roller devices or similar devices in the following areas or under the following circumstances: a. 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. b. While being pushed, pulled, or propelled in any manner. c. On any private property without express permission of the owner or occupant of the property. d. On any city owned facility including the Municipal Center campus, parking ramp, parking lot, or any other parking facility. This applies to bicycles as well as roller devices. Bicycles may be stored in designated areas. e. On any concrete sidewalk unless otherwise noted. All wheeled vehicles must travel on a road or designated area. f. In any public plaza, amphitheater, or any other improved surface intended for the use of public gathering. g. 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. h. In any area to be described in the future, in addition to the areas described in this section, as established by resolution by the city council upon recommendation of city staff. Subd. 4. Exceptions a. Roller devices may be used by public safety officials. Subd. 5. Penalty a. Violation of this section shall constitute a petty misdemeanor. b. Any police officer who observes violation of this section is authorized to impound the roller device and hold the roller device at the police department until resolution of the case following a violation. The impounded roller device shall be released to a user 18 years of age or —263—