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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider Repealing Chapter 29, Article 4, Sections 29-58 through 29-63 Regarding Bicycles from the City Code DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Jason Hicks, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report _______ Comments attached ______ Recommendation: Staff recommends Council repeal Chapter 29, Article 4, Sections 29-58 through 29-63 regarding bicycles form the City Code Explanation: The Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission (PREC) passed a motion to review the elements of Chapter 29, Article 4 and bring the City Code and policies on bicycles up to date with state standards at the March 1, 2017 PREC meeting. In reviewing the City Code, it was determined the entire Article could be repealed from the City Code. There are sections of the code that do not comply with State Statute and others, that while more stringent that State Statute, are difficult to enforce. Section 29-58 currently adopts Minnesota State Statute Section 169.222. This statute applies in New Brighton whether it is adopted by City Ordinance or not. Section 29-59 addresses equipment and equipment provisions that are covered in Minnesota State Statute Section 169.222. Section 29-60 makes it unlawful to use a bicycle without the owner’s permission. This is covered in State Statute that address theft. Section 29-61 makes it unlawful for a parent to authorize or knowingly allow their child to violate the City’s bicycle ordinance. This is recommended for repeal because of the difficulty to enforce. Section 29-62 references suspension and revocation of bicycle licenses. This is recommended for repeal because bicycle licenses can no longer be obtained. Section 29-63 currently imposes stricter regulations than State Statute. It prohibits bikers from biking past pedestrians on sidewalks, it requires bikers to dismount from their bikes and pass pedestrians on foot. This is recommended for repeal because it is viewed as unreasonable and difficult to enforce. State AGENDA SECTION: Consent REPORT DATE: June 8, 2017 MEETING DATE: June 13, 2017