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Hazen holds first reading of golf‑cart ordinance after legal review; second reading scheduled
Summary
After receiving a memorandum from the city attorney, the commission voted to approve first reading of a golf‑cart ordinance with Section 7 removed. The attorney told commissioners the ordinance can be amended and will require public notice before final adoption.
The Hazen City Commission completed a first reading of a proposed golf‑cart ordinance after a legal memorandum from the city attorney and discussion among commissioners.
City attorney (Speaker 13) told the commission the attorney's role was to review legal aspects and confirm whether the proposed ordinance complied with state law. "Our role is simply to look at the legal aspects of it and see if indeed your policy coincides with law," the attorney said, explaining the office would flag any legal conflicts but not preclude policy discussion.
Commissioners voted to remove Section 7 from the draft ordinance and moved the document through a first reading with a formal motion and roll-call vote. Attorney (Speaker 13) noted the commission could amend the ordinance after adoption and that the city's home‑rule authority allows tailoring local rules, subject to state preemption where relevant.
The commission also discussed related concerns such as ebikes and the patchwork of state definitions; commissioners asked staff to publicize the ordinance changes prior to the second reading so residents can provide feedback.
What happens next: the ordinance will proceed to a second reading (the attorney suggested mid‑month to give time for public notice). Staff and legal counsel will be available to recommend edits before final adoption.
