HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2000-32CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-32
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1325
OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE
REGULATING SNOWMOBILES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 1325.01 of the City Code is amended to read:
1325.01. State Laws and Regulations Adopted by Reference. Subdivision 1. Snowmobile
Law.
The state statutes regarding snowmobiles, Minnesota
Staututes Section 84.81 et seq., as amended, are adopted by reference and are as much a part of
this Code as if fully set forth herein.
Subd. 2. Department of Natural Resources Rules.
A.Qa-a-asota applying to The state rules regarding snowmobiles, found in
Minnesota Rules Chapter 6100, as amended, are adopted by reference and are as much a part of
this Code as if fully set forth herein.
Subd. 3. Violations. A violation of the Statutes or Rules herein adopted by reference is a
violation of this Code.
SECTION 2. Section 1325.03 of the City Code is amended to read:
1325.03. Additional Regulations. Subdivision 1. Purpose. In accordance with the
authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 84.87, as amended, the City of Plymouth enacts
the additional regulations contained in this Subsection.
Subd. 2. Operation Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile:
(a) On public right-of-ways including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, and
ditches, except designated snowmobile trails, as authorized by the this section or
resolution of the City Council; (Ord. 94-17, 10/03/94)
(b) On private property without lawful authority or written consent of the owner or
occupant; (Ord. 94-17, 10/03/94; Ord. 95-6, 01/17/95))
(c) On private property within 100 feet of any dwelling without lawful authority or
written consent of the owner or occupant; (Ord. 95-6, 01/17/95)
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(d) On any publicly owned land including but not limited to
cemeteries, school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf
courses, except areas previously listed or authorized for such use by the proper
public authority. Authorized areas in the City owned by the City of Plymouth
shall be designated by Council resolution.
Subd. 3. Operation Authorized. It is lawful for a person to operate a snowmobile:
(a) On public frozen waters within the City limits, when access can be legally
obtained, except within fifty (50) feet of any ice skating rink or shoreline structure
such as a dock or boathouse.
(b) On the following designated snowmobile trails:
1. The State Snowmobile Trail along State Highway 55, from Fernbrook
Avenue west to the City limits.
2. The trail spur of Niagara Lane between Parkers Lake and State Highway
55.
3. The ditch of Hennepin County Road 47 from Northwest Boulevard west to
the City limits.
4. The spur of Vicksburg Lane from the northern City boundary south to Old
Rockford Road.
5. The spur of Old Rockford Road from Turtle Lake Creek west to State
Highway 55.
6. Hennepin County Road 101 north of State Highway 55 within the City
limits.
7. Parking lot on West Medicine Lake Drive to Medicine Lake (city park).
8. Parking at Parkers Lake access on the South side of Hennepin County
Road 6.
(c) On any public property for rescue, emergency, or law enforcement purposes.
Subd. 4. Resident Petition. Any citizen or group of citizens requesting use of any
residential street within the City of Plymouth for snowmobiles must first obtain agreement by
petition of not less than seventy percent (70%) of the households on the affected street. The
request with accompanying petition must be submitted to the Public Safety Department.. On
April 1 of each year, or the first business day thereafter, all petitions thus received will be
submitted to the Public Safety Advisory Board for consideration and recommendation. Upon
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recommendation of the Public Safety Task Force, the request, petition, Advisory Board
recommendation and staff report will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration.
Subd. �5. Towing. It is unlawful to tow any person or thing by snowmobile except by
use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile.
Subd.-.6. Speed. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile at a speed greater than ten miles
an hour when within 100 feet of any lakeshore_,(except in channels; op -4 -fishermen, skaters,
pedestrians, ice houses, -el` skating rinks; 3449 Inn foo* ^f a%,, and/or sliding areas. It is
unlawful to operate a snowmobile at a speed greater than ten miles an hour; -e; where the
operation would conflict with the lawful use of property or would endanger other persons or
property. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile at a speed greater than ten miles an hour on any
residential road where snowmobile use is authorized.
Subd. 67. Dead -Man Throttle. It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile without a safety or
so-called "dead -man" throttle in operating condition, so that when pressure is removed from the
accelerator or throttle, the motor is disengaged from the driving track.
Subd. 68. Leaving Snowmobiles Unattended. Every person leaving a snowmobile in a
public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him or her.
Subd. ;9. Hours of Operation. Snowmobiles can only be operated within the City of
Plymouth between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(Ord. 98-40; I 1 /18/98)
SECTION 3. Section 1325.05 of the City Code is amended to read:
1325.05. Authorized Rallies, Meets, Races and Gatherings. The City Council may, upon
application to it, authorize the holding of snowmobile rallies, meets, races and gatherings within
the City. The application shall specify the dates, times and places of such rallies, meets, races
and gatherings, the person or persons sponsoring such event, and a description of the activity to
be allowed and permitted. No fee shall be charged for such authorization. The City Council
may waive any provision of Subsection X5,03 1325.03 in granting the authorization and may
impose such conditions on the authorization as it deems necessary to protect the public safety.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council this /0*')
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Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk
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day of Oel�6P - , 2000.
JQycelyn H. �erney, Mayor