Broken Bow City Council will meet tonight at the Municipal Building on South 10th Avenue starting at 6 PM.
Normal consent agenda approval consideration will start the meeting followed by new business items, public comments, and comments from the Mayor and council.
Board appointments to the Broken Bow Airport Authority and the Broken Bow Library Board will be considered by council in new business.
A public hearing availability regarding a possible increase of electric use fees will be held ahead of a possible approval of said fee changes.
Discussions are also scheduled to continue regarding electric scooters, bicycle, and hoverboard usage in the city. After previous readings were not waived, two readings of the ordinance stand between a decision being made on the ordinance if they are not waived as well.
The draft of the ordinance discussed at the June 9 City Council meeting would:
- Prohibit e-bikes from operating on sidewalks within the downtown business district.
- Prohibit riders under age 18 from operating e-bikes on streets within the business district.
- Require approved helmets for all minors.
- Restrict e-bike use in city parks, including on walking trails and grassy areas.
- Establish penalties and impoundment provisions for violations.
Read the full recap of the June 9 City Council meeting and the discussion on E-bikes at this link.
