It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized golf cart on streets within the city without first obtaining a permit as provided herein. Persons who obtain a permit as required below are authorized to operate a motorized golf cart on designated roadways or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of the city. With the exception of motorized golf carts that are being operated in connection with a special event, every motorized golf cart operator must have proof of insurance in possession while operating the motorized golf cart on designated streets, and shall produce such proof of insurance on demand of a police officer as specified in M.S. § 169.791.
(A) Operator permits. All persons operating motorized golf carts that are not being operated in connection with a special event must obtain an operator permit from the city.
(1) Application. The application shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following:
(a) The name and address of the applicant;
(b) The make, model name, year, and serial number of the motorized golf cart;
(c) The applicant's driver's license number or learner's permit;
(d) Proof of insurance complying with M.S. § 65B.48;
(e) Payment of permit fee. The amount of the fee shall be listed on the city's fee schedule; and
(f) Such other information as the city may require.
(2) Term of permit. Operator permits shall be granted for a period of three years and shall expire on December 31 of the third year.
(3) Operator permit conditions. No operator permit shall be granted or renewed unless the following conditions are met:
(a) The city is in receipt of a complete application and permit fee as provided by this chapter;
(b) The applicant is at least 15 years old and provides a learner's permit or valid driver's license;
(c) The applicant provides proof of insurance in compliance with M.S. § 65B.48; and
(d) The motorized golf cart is in good working condition and safe for the transportation of passengers.
(4) Operator permit display. All operator permits shall be issued for a specific motorized golf cart. A current city-issued operator permit tag/sticker shall be plainly visible from the front and/or sides of the motorized golf cart as determined by the Police Chief or his/her designee.
(B) Special event permits. Operators of motorized golf carts in connection with a special event are not required to obtain individual operator permits so long as a special event permit is obtained from the city by the organizer of the event. The special event permit will include all motorized golf carts in connection with the event.
(1) Application. Every application for a special event permit under this chapter shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following:
(a) The name and address of the organizer of the event;
(b) A description of the event, including how and where the motorized golf carts will be utilized;
(c) The number of motorized golf carts to be used in the event;
(d) The make, model name, year, and serial number of the motorized golf carts;
(e) Proof of insurance in a form and amount acceptable to the city and complying with M.S. § 65B.48;
(f) Payment of a special event permit fee. The amount of the fee shall be listed on the city's fee schedule; and
(g) Such other information as the city may require.
(2) Term of permit. Special event permits shall be granted for the length of the event and shall expire upon the conclusion of the event.
(3) Conditions of permit. No special event permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met:
(a) The city is in receipt of a complete application and permit fee as provided by this chapter; and
(b) The organizer must provide proof of insurance in a form and amount acceptable to the city.
(Ord. 2018-285, passed 3-29-2018; Am. Ord. 2019-296, passed 5-30-2019)