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Council approves first reading of ordinance to regulate electric bicycles and scooters
Summary
The Ashland City Council held the first reading of Ordinance 1262 to regulate electric bicycles, scooters and electric motorcycles; the city attorney said the draft reflects input from the police department and members were asked to submit amendment requests before second reading.
The Ashland City Council introduced and approved the first reading of Ordinance 1262, which would regulate electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric motorcycles in the city. The motion to introduce and approve the first reading was made by Council Member Jim Pinkman and seconded by Council Member Jerry Lofberg; the roll call vote was recorded as "Ayes: All." City Attorney Mark Fahleson read the ordinance title aloud and said the draft incorporated input from Ashland Police Sergeant Hays and language similar to what other communities use.
Fahleson invited council members to provide desired changes ahead of the meeting where the ordinance will return for second reading and possible amendment. City Administrator Jessica Quady said the ordinance draft will be posted on the city website for review. The transcript records Fahleson as reading the title of "Ordinance 1259" in full while the motion referenced Ordinance 1262; the council did not note a correction on the record during the meeting.
