(A) Permit required. Motorized golf carts are hereby authorized to be used on the streets of the city, the golf carts may be used so long as the owner and operator have obtained a permit, as provided in this section, and the motorized golf cart is operated in compliance with all applicable state and local regulations.
(B) Application. Anyone desiring a permit to operate a motorized golf cart pursuant to this section shall submit an application on the form authorized by the City Council. Said application must include the following:
(1) Date;
(2) Applicant name and address;
(3) Insurance company and policy number; and
(4) Signature of applicant.
(5) The application may also require additional information as determined by the City Council.
(C) Duties of City Administrator. The City Administrator or his or her designee shall be the issuing officer for permits under this section.
(D) Other requirements.
(1) In order to operate a motorized golf cart on a city street, the golf cart shall display a slow moving vehicle emblem as provided for in M.S. § 169.522. The motorized golf cart must be equipped with a rearview mirror, front and rear running lights, and a city permit.
(2) The operator of a golf cart is required to have personal injury and liability insurance for the use of the cart and provide proof of that insurance if requested by law enforcement.
(3) Golf carts cannot be operated in excess speeds of 15 miles per hour or 10 miles per hour with children under 10 on board.
(4) All passengers must be properly seated in a seat while the golf cart is in motion. Lap seating is prohibited.
(5) Permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed 1 year and must be renewed annually. The operator of a motorized golf cart shall have in his or her possession the permit any time the motorized golf cart is being operated on a city street. The Council shall set the fee for the permit annually by ordinance. (See Appendix A, § 33.01).
(6) A permit may be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate a motorized golf cart, the permittee has lost his or her driving privileges in the State of Minnesota, or the permittee has been convicted of 2 or more violations of this section in a period of 1 year.
(7) A person aggrieved by the revocation of his or her license may appeal such action to the City Council. The applicant must file a written notice of the appeal to the City Administrator. This notice of appeal must be made within 5 days of the notice of revocation. The City Council will then determine, at its next scheduled hearing, if such an action was warranted. All parties will be notified by mail of the time of the hearing.
(8) Golf carts are only allowed on streets within city limits. Golf carts are only allowed to operate on county or state roadways for the purpose of crossing to a city roadway.
(9) All operators of motorized golf carts must have a valid driver's license.
(10) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(11) Golf carts are not allowed in city parks.
(12) Children under the age of 5 must have safety belt device or child safety seat.
(13) Driving down MN State Hwy 60 is prohibited. Operators are allowed to cross at a 90° angle and exit off the highway at the first available cross street.
(Ord. 2014-10, passed 7-7-2014)