Commission approves listing of surplus ladder truck; adopts ordinance restricting motorized dirt bikes and UTVs

The Dickinson City Commission approved a listing agreement with Burnley Mountain to market a surplus 30-year-old ladder truck and adopted a final reading of an off-highway-vehicle ordinance that restricts unlicensed operation and prohibits Class 1/2 motorized dirt bikes and similar vehicles on city streets.

Deputy Fire Chief Sully presented a listing agreement for the ladder truck; legal counsel reviewed the agreement and staff obtained requested edits. Sully said the department expects Burnley Mountain to provide a valuation after the agreement is in place; he estimated a likely sale range of $50,000 to $100,000 based on similar offerings listed on the company's website.

Police Chief Ciani summarized the Chapter 58 off-highway-vehicle ordinance (Ordinance 18-23). The ordinance removes a prior allowance that permitted a 12-year-old with state training to operate a UTV on city streets, and now requires a licensed driver and that the UTV be licensed, insured and registered. The ordinance also prohibits Class 1 and Class 2 off-highway motorized vehicles (examples: motocross/dirt bikes, certain ATVs/three-wheelers) within city streets and limits; snowmobiles remain allowed under existing code when operated on the most direct route out of city limits and under conditions described in the municipal code. Chief Ciani said staff received no public input opposing the final reading.

Commissioner Bair moved to approve listing the truck; Commissioner Frederick seconded and the motion passed. Commissioners Frederick and Bair moved approval of the ordinance; final reading was adopted by voice vote.