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Council orders ad hoc to review ordinance on illegal ATVs, dirt bikes after public concern
Summary
The mayor asked the council to examine misuse of ATVs, dirt bikes and mini motorcycles in light of new state law; the council voted to send the item to an ad hoc with corporation counsel, police and the mayor’s office to consider revised penalties and enforcement tools.
A mayoral communication asked the council to review section 40-63 of the city ordinance governing the illegal operation and misuse of all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and mini motorcycles after the state revised municipal regulatory and penalty options. The clerk read the request into the record and recommended formation of an ad hoc committee.
Councilman Giordano moved to refer the matter to an ad hoc consisting of corporation counsel, the police department and the mayor's office; the motion was ordered without objection. Several councilmembers and public commenters noted ongoing nuisance and safety issues connected with illegal bikes and urged that revised enforcement tools be considered.
The ad hoc will examine ordinance language and enforcement mechanisms and report back to the council.
