(1) Operation of snowmobiles within the corporate limits of the City of Lino Lakes is permissible only if in conformance with state law and city ordinances.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the corporate limits of the City of Lino Lakes in violation of the following provisions:
(a) Anywhere within any public right-of-way except on the roadway surface or as otherwise provided in this chapter;
(b) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel;
(c) On private property of another without lawful authority or consent of the owner or occupant;
(d) On any publicly owned lands and frozen waters (lakes, rivers, streams and ponds), not previously listed or authorized for the use by the proper public authority, including, but not limited to, school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses. Use in those areas previously listed or authorized for the use by the proper public authority shall be lawful, and snowmobiles may be driven in and out of the areas only by the shortest route possible. Authorized areas in the City of Lino Lakes owned by the city shall be designated by City Council resolution;
(e) At any place while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or controlled substance;
(f) At any speed in excess of 15 mph on a public street or highway, or anywhere at a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding circumstances;
(g) At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent manner, so as to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(h) So as to tow any person or thing on a public street or highway, except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile;
(i) At a speed greater than 15 mph when within 100 feet of any riverbank or lakeshore; or within 100 feet of fishermen, icehouses or skating rinks; nor shall operation be permitted within 100 feet of any sliding area; nor where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of property or would endanger other persons or property;
(j) In a manner so as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual noise, which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of another;
(k) Snowmobiling shall be prohibited after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00a.m. Friday and Saturday. This provision is not intended to prohibit snowmobiles from entering or leaving the City of Lino Lakes during the above hours, provided that the operator of a snowmobile utilizes the most direct route of travel to and from the operator's residence or destination;
(l) Every person leaving a snowmobile in a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with the person;
(m) It is unlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over, kill or otherwise take or attempt to take any animal, wild or domestic, with a snowmobile; and
(n) Authorized snowmobiles may be used on any public property within the city for rescue, emergency or law enforcement purposes.
(Prior Code, § 807.02) (Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)