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Police chief asks council to study e‑bike ordinance; city attorney to draft language
Summary
Chief Schofield requested that the city explore an ordinance regulating e‑bikes; City Attorney Harvey was asked to research and prepare draft language for future council consideration.
Chief Schofield requested that the council consider adopting an ordinance to address e‑bikes in New Castle City. The request was made during administrative reports and was entered on the record for staff follow‑up.
City Attorney Harvey was directed to research the topic and produce draft ordinance language for the council’s review. The transcript states: “Chief requested that the city looks into an ordinance for E Bikes. Attorney Harvey will research and write an ordinance.” No timetable or enforcement details were specified during the meeting.
Council members did not take a formal vote on the ordinance at the June 15 meeting; the item was recorded as an administrative direction to the city attorney. Staff will return with proposed language before any action is scheduled.
