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Carleton council directs attorney to draft golf-cart ordinance, approves two short street closures for community events
Summary
Council members expressed safety concerns about golf carts but voted to have the village attorney draft an ordinance for review; the council also approved road closures for a fundraiser on Oct. 18 and Airport High School's homecoming parade on Oct. 3.
The Carleton Village Council on Sept. 2, 2025 discussed whether to allow golf carts on village streets and directed Village Attorney Jeff Osment to draft an ordinance for the council to consider at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Council member Jim Geiermann introduced the topic after several residents expressed interest. Sergeant Kailey Smedo said golf-cart access could be a community benefit based on her experience but warned of risks; Attorney Jeff Osment cited a fatal crash example he had learned of and noted the village could repeal an ordinance later if it did not work out. Council member Terry Burkardt referenced state law limiting golf carts to roads with posted speed limits of 30 mph or less. The council voted unanimously (voice vote, 4-0) to have the attorney prepare draft language.
Separately, the council approved two temporary street closures. Bernadette Sanchez won approval to close Monroe Street from Jones Street to Mill Street on Oct. 18, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a Monroe's Midnight Riders fundraising dance (voice vote, 4-0). The council also approved a road closure for the Airport High School homecoming parade on Oct. 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.; council members described the staging area at Ash Park and the planned route.
Why it matters: Drafting a golf-cart ordinance begins a formal policy process that could change who may operate low-speed vehicles on local streets; the street closures demonstrate council support for community events.
Next steps: Attorney Jeff Osment is to prepare ordinance language for the Oct. 7 council meeting; staff will coordinate details and signage for the two approved street closures.
