Council asks staff to draft ordinance to update code for e-scooters and similar vehicles

City of Melissa City Council · January 13, 2026

Summary

During the Work Session the Chief of Police presented on e-scooters and e-bikes; Council requested staff draft an ordinance to update the Code of Ordinances to regulate these vehicles.

Erik Stokes, Chief of Police, presented information to Council regarding e-scooters, e-bikes and related micro-mobility devices during the Work Session. Council members discussed regulatory options and asked staff to draft an ordinance to bring the City's Code of Ordinances into alignment with observed use of these vehicles.

The record shows Council direction only: no draft ordinance was presented or adopted at this meeting. Staff will return with proposed code language for Council consideration at a future meeting.

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