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Council tables bicycle ordinance and agrees to consult legal on street-specific e-bike language
Summary
On third reading the council tabled Ordinance 1-20-26 (bicycle chapter repeal) to synchronize it with related e-bike rules; members also un-tabled Ordinance 7 for discussion and agreed to consult the city attorney about moving or retitling a section that references riding on Bend Street.
On third reading council considered Ordinance 1-20-26, which would repeal chapter 10.24 of the Powell City Code related to bicycles. City Attorney (S5) recommended tabling the ordinance so it can be synchronized with other bicycle and e-bike language across the code. Council moved, seconded and approved a motion to table Ordinance 1-20-26.
Council then turned to a group of related ordinance changes numbered 2–9. Council member (S2) asked to untable Ordinance 7 to discuss its heading, which reads “rules of riding electric devices and bicycles on sidewalks,” but contains a provision that restricts riding on Bend Street between 1st and 3rd Streets during certain hours. Members debated whether that provision belongs in the sidewalks ordinance or should be moved to a different section or have the heading changed to match the substance. S5 acknowledged changes made during prior readings and recommended staff and legal review; S2 and others said they preferred retitling or relocating the specific street restriction so the ordinances’ headings align with their content.
The council made a motion to untable Ordinance 7, discussed potential language edits and agreed to consult the city attorney and bring an amended draft to a future meeting; the item was then tabled again to allow legal review and drafting of a proposed amendment.
