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Council liaison highlights new ordinance for low-speed wheeled devices and parks fundraising events
Summary
Council member Kate Pishon Hellman briefed the Economic Development Commission on a newly adopted ordinance setting a 15 mph speed limit for wheeled devices on sidewalks and park paths, a prohibition on unpaved path use, and Parks Foundation fundraising and upcoming events; she urged residents to report reckless riding.
Council member Kate Pishon Hellman, the city council liaison to the Economic Development Commission, told the commission on Aug. 25 that the council recently adopted an ordinance aimed at safety for wheeled devices and highlighted Parks Foundation fundraising and upcoming events.
"If you see kids driving recklessly, please alert the police, especially if you see a pattern of reckless driving," Hellman said, describing the enforcement approach in the ordinance. She said the ordinance sets a 15-mph speed limit for wheeled devices on sidewalks, park paths and the Centennial Greenway and prohibits use of wheeled devices on unpaved park paths.
Hellman also reported that the council serves as the board for the Parks Foundation and that the foundation is developing fundraising plans and outreach to businesses for sponsorship. She pointed to upcoming events the commission might note for business engagement, including a parks trivia night on Sept. 6, a River De Pere stream cleanup on Oct. 25 and a harvest festival also scheduled for Oct. 25. Hellman said early-admission children's tickets for the harvest festival are $10 (includes dinner and concessions) and will rise to $15 later; she said adults are free under the current plan.
No EDC action was required on the ordinance, the Parks Foundation activity or event scheduling; Hellman presented the items to keep the commission informed and encourage coordination with local businesses and sponsors.
