10.07.19 Correspondence Regarding Golf Cart OrdinanceChrissy Serres
From: Anne Norris
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 11:31 AM
To: 'harleyheigel@yahoo.com'; 'saerick75@gmail.com'; 'jnfranz20@msn.com'; Nancy
LaRoche; 'walkermacbeath@icloud.com'; 'Jeff@fuzzyape.com'; 'iamjcsjr@aol.com';
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Cc: Chrissy Serres; Troy Gilchrist
Subject: Charter Commission follow up - Golf Carts and Osseo experience
Attachments: Golf Cart Permit.pdf, Ord 2018-3 Motorized golf cart ordinance.pdf
Greetings. At last week's meeting, there was a question about Osseo's experience with golf carts; how many are
permitted annually and what are the requirements.
Attached is the golf cart permit that Osseo created based on 2018 changes made to their city code (also attached).
Conditions of the permit for golf carts are:
- have to follow traffic laws
- can't be on sidewalks or pedestrian walkways except when crossing them
- have to have a rear view mirror
have to have a reflective slow -moving vehicle triangle
- proof of insurance
The Osseo city administrator said they issue 5 or 6 permits a year - tends to be the same residents and they haven't had
any serious issues. On occasion, police officers observe the golf cart drivers make some less than ideal driving decisions
but since they know who the golf cart permit holders are, they give them simple safety reminders.
Let me know if you have further questions. Anne
Chrissy Serres
From: Anne Norris
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 10:50 AM
To: Troy Gilchrist; Chrissy Serres
Subject: FW: Odd question
Attachments: Golf Cart Permit.pdf; Ord 2018-3 Motorized golf cart ordinance.pdf
Looks like we don't have to panic - yet. I will send this out (edited :) to the Charter Commission members.
-----Original Message -----
From: Riley Grams <RGrams@ci.osseo.mn.us>
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 10:46 AM
To: Anne Norris <Anne.Norris @crystaImn.gov>
Subject: RE: Odd question
Hi Anne - Hope all is well with you too!
We actually just updated our golf cart ordinance in 2018. I've attached our ordinance as well as our permit. We don't
issue a ton of these permits annually... maybe 5 or 6 at most. But it's the same residents each year who get the permit.
It's one of those "small town" things that our residents love. Sometimes it drives our Police Officers a little nuts because
they watch the golf cart drivers make some not -so -good -driving -decisions here and there, but they all know who they
are and usually give simple reminders about driving golf carts. Otherwise we really haven't had any issues with these
that I can remember.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks
Riley Grams I City Administrator
City of Osseo 1 415 Central Ave I Osseo, MN 55369
P: 763-425-3861 1 F: 763-425-1111
rgrams@ci.osseo.mn.us
www.discoverosseo.com
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-----Original Message -----
From: Anne Norris <Anne.Norris@crystalmn.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:47 PM
To: Riley Grams <RGrams@ci.osseo.mn.us>
Subject: Odd question
Riley- hope all is well with you. Our Charter Commission had a conversation about allowing golf carts on city streets and
Osseo's name came up. I think Osseo allows such vehicles in city streets? If this is true, do you require permit, how
many permits have been issued and then what sort of conditions, is any, do these vehicles have to meet to be on the
street? Thanks, Anne
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Golf Cart Permit Application
Permit #
City of Osseo
415 Central Avenue
Osseo, MN 55369-1195
763.425.2624 F 763.425.1111
www.DiscoverOsseo.com
e in ormation provided on this form may be considered public data pursuant to data practices law and
the City will comply with all applicable laws if the information is subject to a data request.
Applicant rvame uate oT Application
Applicant Address
Applicant Phone Applicant Email
Type of Golf Cart (make/ Manufacturer) (Model) (Model Year)
Vehicle Identification Number Color
Insurance Operators of a motorized cart must carry proof of insurance.
(Insurance Company) (Policy Number) (Expiration Date)
The undersigned herby understands that, in case such permit is granted, that all traffic laws of the state and
all traffic ordinances of the city shall apply to a motorized cart as the same would apply to a motor vehicle.
Carts shall only be operated on a designated street, alley, or roadway normally used for travel by a motor
vehicle; however, a motorized cart shall not be operated on CSAH 81, County Road 30 (Seventh Street),
Jefferson Highway, or Central Avenue. Central Avenue may be crossed at Third Street when allowed by the
semaphore. A motorized cart shall not be operated on any sidewalk or pedestrian walkway except to cross the
same. A valid permit shall be axed to or displayed upon the motorized cart at all times.
Applicant Signature
Date
City of Osseo Use only
Minimum Requirements Inspector Notes
❑ Rearview Mirror with 200 ft viewing distance
❑ Reflective Slow -Moving Vehicle Triangle
❑ Proof of Insurance for Golf Cart
Permit Fee Check / Receipt #
$25
Administrative Approval Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 70.32 OF THE
OSSEO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING
TO THE REGULATION OF MOTORIZED CARTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSSEO HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 70.32 of the Osseo City Code is amended as follows:
§ 70.32 MOTORIZED CART.
(A) Definition. As used in this section, MOTORIZED CART shall include any electric or
gasoline motor powered cart (such as a golf cart) with four smooth, low pressure tires and engine
displacement not exceeding 400 cubic centimeters and having a total dry weight not exceeding
800 pounds aiW eq H'--- ram:ni�rthan FOUF .w.-.,e!FK Sealed .. ry ;f;,-...
(B) The use of a motorized cart within the city is allowed subject to the following
requirements and conditions:
(1) Designated roadway. A motorized cart shall only be operated on a designated street,
alley, or roadway normally used for travel by a motor vehicle; however, a motorized cart shall
not be operated on the traveled portion or the shoulder of CSAH 81, Hennepin County Road 30
(Seventh Street), Jefferson Highway, or Central Avenue. Central Avenue may be crossed at
Third Street when allowed by the semaphore. A motorized cart shall not be operated on any
sidewalk or pedestrian walkway except to cross the same.
(2) Insurance. No motorized cart shall be operated without insurance coverage as provided
by M.S. § 6513.48, Subd. 5. The operator of a motorized cart shall have proof of such insurance
in possession when operating a motorized cart.
(3) Permit required. No motorized cart shall be operated until the owner or operator has
obtained a motorized cart permit from the Police Department, which permit shall be affixed to or
displayed upon the motorized cart at all times. A permit upon issuance shall be valid through
December 31 of the year in which it is issued. A permit may be renewed annually beginning
December 1 for the following calendar year.
(-5) L11 Times of operation. A motorized cart may only be operated in accordance with this
section from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and
rear-facin2 brake light da i I-- lrghL whieh shall be 4em ene half heii- -40-4-
xt:iise uo mie Fes;,f 110e~r;ef0l; SH ; Further, a motorized cart may not be operated in
inclement weather, when visibility is impaired by rain, sleet, fog, snow, smoke, or reduced light
or any other condition which limits visibility to less than 500 feet.
(6) (5) Equipment. A motorized cart must be equipped with ,
4e��&Rdi.ftear-iff*-si ._..lt, a rear view mirror that provides a view to the rear for at least 200 feet.
and a slow -moving vehicle reflective emblem affixed to the rear of the motorized cart, a hem,
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(q4 (66,) Traffic laws. All traffic laws of the state and all traffic ordinances of the city shall
apply to a motorized cart as the same would apply to a motor vehicle.
(C) Enforcement and violation. The Police Department or any licensed peace officer shall
enforce the provisions of this section. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
Section 2. The ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication according to law.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Osseo, Minnesota, this 25th day of June, 2018.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
First reading: June 11, 2018
Second reading and adoption: June 25, 2018
Published: July 5, 2018, Osseo -Maple Grove Press