Woodbury City Council — Agenda
Monday, March 2, 2026
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Woodbury Parks Commission Approves E-Bike and Scooter Rules
E-Transportation Ordinance Recommendations Update
Appointment of Parks and Natural Resources Commission Representative to 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force
2026 Projects Review
Monthly Update (Recreation Division, Central Park, M Health Fairview Sports Center, Eagle Valley Golf Course)
Council Update
Votes (1)
Park Ordinance Changes Related to E-Transportation Modes – Memorandum 25-30
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Freese [Unspecified Timestamp] · Seconded by Commissioner Doherty [Unspecified Timestamp]
Reed Smidt, Recreation Operations Manager, presented proposed changes to park ordinances regarding e-transportation, including adding Class 3 e-bikes, updating motorized foot scooter definitions in alignment with state statute, and requiring helmets for e-bike riders under 18. Discussion clarified language in section 16.46(a) concerning right-of-way and the scope of motorized foot scooter usage. Commissioners were reminded their approval served as a recommendation to City Council, who holds the final decision-making authority.
Notable Quotes (2)
proposed changes, which included adding Class 3-e -bikes to the current bicycle ordinance; updating the definition of Motorized Recreational Vehicles to allow motorized foot scooters as aligned with state statute; and proposing a new ordinance requiring helmet use for e-bike riders under 18 years of age.
Ms. Okada reminded Commissioners that their approval of the ordinance change recommendations would guide staff to bring the items to the City Council for their consideration. Ms. Okada added the PNRC may be called on for questions or clarification regarding the recommendations, and ultimately City Council would make the final decision on any ordinance changes or additions.
Ordinances & Resolutions (12)
Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on disability by public entities, ensuring accessibility to city services and meetings.
Informational memorandum detailing the progress and plan for the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan.
A task force established to develop the city's long-range comprehensive plan, requiring a Parks and Natural Resources Commission representative.
Informational memorandum providing a monthly update on various recreational and parks department activities.
Minutes from a previous meeting, approved during the December 2, 2025 meeting.
Document outlining the proposed Park Ordinance Changes Related to E-Transportation Modes, discussed and approved for recommendation at the December 2, 2025 meeting.
Legal reference used for updating the definition of Motorized Recreational Vehicles in city ordinances.
Specific section of the city's bicycling ordinance discussed for clarification regarding right-of-way considerations in crosswalks.
Informational memorandum providing the monthly update for the December 2, 2025 meeting.
A comprehensive guide for planning, enhancing, and managing the City's parks and recreational spaces for the next 10-15 years.
The broader city-wide comprehensive plan which the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan will inform, particularly its Parks, Recreation and Open Space chapters.
Document prepared to solicit proposals from consulting firms for supporting the Parks and Facilities Long-Range Plan project.