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Motorized Vehicles on Big Island <br /> November 17,2003 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Council Minutes, August 23, 1971: <br /> "BIG ISLAND - Traffic. McCarthy moved, Searles seconded, to prohibit <br /> motorized vehicle traffic on all platted streets on Big Island and post the same. <br /> The reasons for this regulation include: <br /> (a) Lack of ability of the Village of Orono to provide adequate police to <br /> protect the public safety. <br /> (b) Lack of ability for Orono to maintain and and plow roads <br /> (c) Lack of need of the public to use motorized vehicles on the island. <br /> Motion, Ayes (4) -Nays (0)." <br /> This action by the City Council was not documented via a formal resolution. Further, it was not <br /> adopted as a formal City ordinance. Other than the above documentation,I have been unable to find <br /> any additional background information regarding this action. I am unaware of any signage posted <br /> on the Island that indicates such a prohibition. <br /> Tom-given that the action to prohibit motorized vehicles was never adopted as a City ordinance nor <br /> as a formal resolution,I question whether it is valid or enforceable today. I would have no reference <br /> code section to cite someone with, should we choose to enforce it. I would like your opinion on this <br /> as soon as possible. <br /> Further, given the degree and nature of activity on the Island, if you believe this is a valid City law, <br /> I would want the current Council to review it and determine whether it is still appropriate. <br /> `0 3 <br /> \->46— N�� dc. .� n�c �� t— woyi£ <br /> k4 <br /> -1-7) <br /> C-� 1.“)(1) "f`7? TAS ,c Ai e-x� e r i DA) <br />