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Council approves shared-roadway recommendation for ATVs/UTVs over referendum objections, 5–3
Summary
After public comment and committee discussion, the council approved a public-works recommendation to allow certain shared-roadway designations for ATVs/UTVs, voting 5–3 despite an earlier referendum in which most districts voted 'no.'
The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted 5–3 on Jan. 20 to approve a public-works committee recommendation related to shared-roadway access for ATVs and UTVs.
Alderman Palmquist moved to approve the committee's recommendation and Alderman Austin seconded. Discussion focused on a prior referendum and the practicality of signage and jurisdictional enforcement.
Alderman…
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