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Board discusses draft e-bike ordinance; staff to refine language
Summary
Board members reviewed a draft e-bike ordinance circulated to council and materials from other cities. Staff and a board member said more work is needed on definitions and enforcement before a final proposal is brought back.
Board members discussed a draft ordinance intended to regulate e-bikes and e-motorcycles.
Patty told the board she brought a draft ordinance and background material, including sample ordinances and news coverage from Fort Wayne, to help the council distinguish between e-bikes (pedal-assist models) and e-motorcycles (no pedals). Members said the topic is complex and additional discussion and refinement are needed before presenting a final ordinance to the council.
No vote was taken. Board members said they would circulate a formal draft to all members and continue discussions before summer is over.
What happens next: staff and at least one board member will continue to refine definitions and enforcement language; the ordinance remains in draft stage.
