11-12-2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Packet (2)

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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 8, 2025 --------- Page 2 of 10 through friends. Chair Anderson asked if she would be able to come back and share with the Commission how it goes. She said she would love to. Mr. Stremcha asked Ms. Johnson to share why she chose Lions Park. She said because it is close to her house and has shelters for setting up and protecting them from rain. Commissioner Loidolt asked if she would do it annually. She said no because she would be going off to college. Commissioner Goodwin suggested that if she writes it up thoroughly, maybe they could keep the legacy going. Moved by Commissioner Goodwin and seconded by Commissioner Varty to approve the track and field day for dogs at Lions John Weicht Park on Sunday October 26th, 2025. Motion carried 5-0. 7. ACTION ITEMS 7.1 2026 Rental Fees Mr. Shelby presented his report. He reviewed the attachments. He pointed out that the change in cost is only on the initial rental fee, not on the additional rental hours. Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Fermoyle to recommend to City Council to set shelter/pavilion rental fees for 2026 as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8.1 Electric Bicycles and Devices — Trail Usage Mr. Shelby presented his report and slideshow. Mr. Shelby said this issue is quickly evolving and he thinks that the goal of the discussion is how to regulate or limit some of these devices. From the research that he and his staff have done there has been little uniformity and continuity in terms of the vocabulary used, as well as enforcement and regulation. What he has put together for tonight is background information. He thinks they need to discuss the possibility of an ordinance to regulate or limit some of these devices. Mr. Shelby said he would like to identify the pieces that the commission wants included and then he would take that to the Police Department and the City Attorney for their input and to make sure it matches the city’s ordinance language, returning to next month’s commission meeting for action. He reviewed the definitions of what electric bikes are via his slideshow presentation. He followed up by showing photos of the e-bikes, pointing out how hard it is to distinguish the differences. He said he also thinks that if they are modified in any way then they are not definable under these class definitions and then they are not legal. Then he went onto the Electric Personal Assisted Mobility devices and motorized foot scooters. Mr. Shelby pointed out that some cities have grouped them together. We are trying to go by the state statutes. He pointed out how the graphics could help with showing the difference between what is allowed on the trails and what isn’t. He then reviewed the potential recommendations. DRAFTPage 3 of 34