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Trustees review proposed changes to Ordinance 180 on bicycles, scooters and inline skates; no action taken
Summary
The Village of Spring Green Board of Trustees reviewed suggested amendments to Ordinance 180 to address inline skates and electric scooters and heard resident concerns about sidewalk gaps and downtown access; trustees directed staff to draft language but set no timeline and took no formal action.
The board reviewed revised amendments to Ordinance 180 — the village code section governing bicycles and play vehicles — and discussed adding language to cover inline skates and electric scooters. No formal motion to adopt revisions was recorded; trustees suggested edits and left further drafting for staff and officials to pursue.
Resident Barb Patten told trustees the current ordinance "does not allow easy access to get from Hoxie Street to the Library or Pool because of the restrictions in the downtown area," raising concerns about downtown sidewalk gaps and access for non-motorized and low-speed devices. Trustee David Saperstein said he would work with Chief Stoddard on suggested updates, but the minutes record no timeline for completion or a date for further review.
The discussion noted practical gaps where sidewalks are absent; the board did not vote on specific language, and no ordinance amendment was adopted Sept. 24. Any future ordinance change would require formal drafting and a subsequent board action to adopt amendments.
