Skateboarding_Bikes in Parks Ordinance AmendmentTHE CTTY OF
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MEMORANDUM
October 3, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances §32-321.275A
Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell is recommending an amendment to the City
Code for skateboarding in parks to clarify that it is a $25 fine and not a simple
misdemeanor.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Crenna Brumwell, Assistant City Attorney
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CRENNA M. BRUMWELL, ESQ.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
To: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
DATE: September 27, 2007
RE: City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances §32-321.275A
Attached for your review is an amendment which makes skateboarding in the parks
subject to a scheduled fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). The Clerk of Court has
indicated that if the City does not place a scheduled dollar amount on this violation it
must charge individuals with a simple misdemeanor. It is my understanding that this
provision was meant to be a scheduled traffic violation as opposed to a simple
misdemeanor, but I recommend this item be placed on an upcoming Council Agenda for
consideration. Thank you.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA
SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 3OO MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TELEPHONE (563) 589-4381 / FAx (563) 583-1040 / EMAIL cbrumwel@cityofdubuque.org
Preparers Crenna M. Brumwell Address: Suite 330 300 Main Street Dubuaue, IA 52001
Telephone: (563) 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 55 -07
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 32-321.275A
USE OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, ETC. IN PARKS BY ADDING A NEW
SUBPARAGRAPH (f) PROVIDING FOR A SCHEDULED FINE FOR A VIOLATION OF
THIS SECTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-321.275A Use
of Bicycles, Motorcycles, Etc. In Parks is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 32-321.275A Use of Bicycles, Motorcycles, Etc. In Parks:
(f) The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be twenty-five
dollars ($25.00).
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of October , 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
Sec. 32-321.275A. Use Of Bicycles, Motorcycles, Etc. In Parks:
(a) The use of bicycles, skateboards, and other nonmotorized conveyances, and
motorcycles, motor scooters, go carts, cars, trucks and other motor driven
vehicles other than those vehicles engaged in authorized park maintenance and
security in any park, recreation facility, or trail may be prohibited by the park and
recreation advisory commission.
(b) It shall be unlawful for the operator of any car, truck, motorcycle or any other type
vehicle to stop, stand or park upon any roadway or in any parking areas in any
park, recreation facility, or trail in such manner as to obstruct the flow of traffic.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to play games, catch, throwing of
frisbees or other objects, gathering in groups on any roadway or parking areas in
any park, recreation facility, or trail as to obstruct the flow of traffic.
(d) It shall be unlawful to park any car, truck, motorcycle or other type of vehicle
along any roadway or area in any park or recreation facility that is posted
prohibiting such parking.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any car, truck, motorcycle or any other type of motorized
vehicle to drive on and/or park on any grass area, sidewalk or trail in any park,
recreation facility, or trail except with the express permission of the leisure
services manager's designee.
(f) The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be twenty-five dollars
25.00 .