Park board seeks input on e‑bike and personal electric vehicle ordinance
Board members and a guest urged the city to define e‑bikes and broader PEVs, consider helmet and age rules, and identify enforceable speed and location limits; staff were directed to consult police and draft ordinance language for public comment.
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Bryan opened the discussion on adding a definition for e‑bikes to the city ordinance, saying the meeting’s primary goal was to "gather board input on adding a definition for e‑bikes to the city ordinance." The board reviewed e‑bike classifications (three classes, with discussion of a possible fourth for high‑speed throttle‑only vehicles) and agreed the draft should cover devices with wheels 12 inches or larger while excluding very small scooters for the moment.
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