(A) Intent and purpose. It is the intent and purpose of this section to protect the public health and safety by the regulation of the use of skateboards, rollerskis, rollerskates and rollerblades within the city and to prohibit use of the same within designated areas and to provide penalties for violations.
(B) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and application of this section, and the following words and terms, wherever they occur in this section, are defined as follows:
ROLLERSKATE/ROLLERBLADE. A non-motorized device with wheels which is attached to a shoe or designed to be attached to a shoe.
ROLLERSKI. A non-motorized ski-like device mounted on wheels.
SKATEBOARD. A non-motorized platform mounted on wheels.
(C) Skateboards–prohibited conduct. No person shall ride or propel oneself upon skateboards within any of the following areas:
(1) That area within the following: East of the East curb line of Van Buren Street N.E. and North of the North curb line of 39th Avenue N.E. and South of the South curb line of 41st Avenue N.E. and West of a line 300 feet East of the East curb line of Central Avenue.
(2) On or about any public tennis courts within the city limits of Columbia Heights.
(3) On or about any public or private parking lot, ramp, area or facility without the express written permission of the owner thereof.
(4) In any area within the city limits of Columbia Heights while being pushed, pulled, or in any way propelled by any motorized vehicle or by a person on a bicycle.
(5) In any area or in any manner which is contrary to the statutory provisions applicable to the operation of bicycles.
(D) Rollerskis, rollerskates or rollerblades–prohibited conduct. No person shall ride or propel oneself upon rollerskis, rollerskates or rollerblades within any of the following areas:
(1) On or about any public tennis courts within the city limits of Columbia Heights.
(2) On or about any public or private parking lot, ramp, area or facility without the express written permission of the owner thereof.
(3) In any area within the city limits of Columbia Heights while being pushed, pulled, or in any way propelled by any motorized vehicle or by a person on a bicycle.
(E) Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the following:
(1) The owner of any property using such premises for skateboards, rollerskis, rollerskates or rollerblades for the owner's own use or for an organized event conducted with the owner's permission.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of a wheelchair or any other wheeled device designed to assist a disabled person on any of the places mentioned herein.
(F) Penalties. Any violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violation under Minnesota Statutes.
(G) Impoundment. The Columbia Heights Police Department may impound any skateboard, rollerskis, rollerskates or rollerblades used, ridden, operated, owned or possessed or otherwise existing upon any public or private property within the City of Columbia Heights in violation of this section. Any skateboard, rollerskis, rollerskates and/or rollerblades impounded by the city and which remains unclaimed by the owner for a period of 60 days may be sold at public sale or auction following published notice.
(Ord. 1236, passed 11-23-92) Penalty, see § 10.401