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The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br />To <br />City Council <br />Item Number <br />4.10 <br /> <br />Meeting Date <br />February 2, 2026 <br />Prepared By <br />Joe Stremcha, Business Services Director/Assistant <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />Item Description <br />E-bike Ordinance - Regulation of Electric-Assisted <br />Bicycles, Motorized Foot Scooters, and Electric <br />Personal Assistive Mobility Devices on Paved Trails <br />Reviewed by <br />Jeff Shelby <br />Cal Portner <br />Jolene Richter <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Adopt, by motion, Ordinance ____ - Regulation of electric-assisted bicycles, motorized foot scooters, and <br />electric personal assistive mobility devices on paved trails. <br /> <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />On December 10, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council approve <br />an ordinance regulating the use of e-bikes and electric-powered devices on city trails and within city parks. <br />The Commission appointed Commissioners Niziolek, Stewart, and Anderson to an ad hoc committee to work <br />with staff on drafting regulations for e-bikes and electric-powered devices on city trails and within city parks, <br />based on concerns raised by community members. The city attorney's office has reviewed the draft ordinance <br />and recommends additional language for the Council to consider. <br /> <br />On December 15, 2025, the Council discussed with staff the different types of E-bikes and scooters, how fast <br />they can travel, and safety concerns. The Council directed staff to move forward with an ordinance pertaining <br />to trails and not include sidewalks. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />Nominal costs associated with signage and communicating the ordinance to the community. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Meet changing needs - agile <br /> <br />Attachments <br />1. COER Ebike Ordinance <br /> <br /> <br />Page 99 of 111