Subd. 1. Turning. The City Council, by resolution, may whenever necessary to preserve a free flow of traffic or to prevent accidents, designate any intersection as one where the turning of vehicles to the left or to the right, or both, is to be restricted at all times or during specified hours. The City Engineer shall mark by signs any intersection so designated. No intersection on a Trunk Highway shall be so designated until the consent of the Commission of Highways to such designation is first obtained. No person shall turn a vehicle at any such intersection contrary to the directions on such signs.

Subd. 2. Seasonal Weight Restrictions. The City Engineer and/or the Superintendent of Public Works are empowered to prohibit the operation of vehicles upon any street under the jurisdiction of the City of Sauk Rapids or impose weight restrictions on vehicles to be operated on such street(s) whenever the street(s), by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climate conditions, will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles on the street(s) is prohibited or the permissible weights thereof reduced. Violation of this subdivision shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or 90 days in jail.

Subd. 3. Requirements for Loading and Unloading on City Streets. Any person, proprietor, partnership, corporation or employee or agent thereof who within the City of Sauk Rapids authorizes the loading or unloading by use of a motor vehicle at said person's, proprietor's, partnership's, or corporation's residence or place of business which loading or unloading requires turning, backing or crossing or obstruction of normal traffic flow on the streets or highways within the City of Sauk Rapids, shall provide adequate warning to oncoming traffic so as to give traffic ample notice of the impeding danger. Said notice shall be by flagmen or temporary signing. Any person, proprietor, partnership or corporation may seek assistance from the City Engineer as to the type of signing needed to implement this Section.

Subd. 4. Unreasonable Acceleration. No person shall start or accelerate any motor vehicle with an unnecessary exhibition of speed on any public or private way within the City of Sauk Rapids. Prima facie evidence of such unnecessary exhibition of speed shall be squealing or screeching sounds emitted by the tires of said vehicle or the throwing of sand or gravel by tires of said vehicle, or both.

SECTION 6.02 SNOWMOBILES

Subd. 1. Purpose and Scope.

Snowmobiles are used primarily for recreational purposes in open areas and on designated trails and pathways

where the impact on other persons or property is limited. The operation of snowmobiles on or adjacent to public

streets and sidewalks creates safety risks for pedestrians and other motorists and when operated at inappropriate

times, disturbs the peace and tranquility of our neighborhoods. The intent of this Ordinance is to provide

snowmobile access to and from established snowmobile trails by way of a direct route over public roadways. The

operation of snowmobiles within the City for any other purpose, except during a declared snow emergency, is

prohibited.

Notwithstanding provisions of this Code to the contrary, this Section shall apply to the control of traffic and the

regulation of that certain classification of vehicles falling within the definition of snowmobiles as to matters set

forth herein. All provisions of this Code, not relating to matters herein stated, apply as equally to snowmobiles as

to other vehicles.

Subd. 2. Definitions.

For the purpose of this Section, the terms defined herein shall have the meaning set forth below:

a. “Person” includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not.

b. “Snowmobile” means a self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis or runners.

c. “Owner” means a person, other than a lien holder having the property in or title to snowmobile entitled to the use or possession thereof.

d. “Operate” means to ride in or on and control the operation of the snowmobile.

e. “Operator” means every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.

f. “Street” or “Highway” means the entire width between the boundary lines of way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public in the City, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular traffic.

g. “Public roadway” means that portion of a street, highway, bridge, road, trail or alley that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel and is maintained by the city, county or state.

Subd. 3. Permitted Areas of Operation.

Snowmobiles may be operated in and on the following locations in the City:

A. On the right-most portion of any public roadway that is normally used for motor vehicle travel and in the same direction as other vehicular traffic, other than on freeways, interstate, trunk, county state aid or county highways, for the purpose of traveling to and from established snowmobile trails by direct route.

B. In the ditch bottom or otherwise of trunk, county state-aid, and county highways, in the manner allowed by State law and County Ordinance where such highways are so configured within the corporate limits.

C. On private property owned by the snowmobile operator.

D. On private property not owned by the snowmobile operator, with the written or spoken permission of the landowner.

E. On groomed and signed snowmobile trails as designated by the State and County Snowmobile Trail Maps.

Subd. 4. Prohibited Areas of Operation.

No snowmobile may be operated in or on:

a. Public sidewalks.

b. Boulevards within any public right-of-way

c. Private property of another without the written or spoken permission of the landowner.

d. Any public trails, parks, paths, recreation areas, wetlands or stormwater holding ponds/basins (including pond slopes).

e. Any City property.

f. The Mississippi River

Subd. 5. Unauthorized Use.

Except as herein specifically permitted and authorized, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile within the

corporate limits of this municipality:

A. At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all surrounding circumstances; and, with the exception of State or grant-in-aid snowmobile trails, in no case greater than 20 miles per hour.

B. At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent manner or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or safety of others or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger or cause injury or damage to any person or property.

C. So as to tow any person or thing in a public roadway except through the use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile.

D. Within one hundred feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with the use or endanger the safety of other persons or property.

E. When traveling in groups of two or more, snowmobiles shall travel in single file.

F. Without locking the ignition, removing the key, and taking the key away from the snowmobile when leaving the snowmobile in or on a public place.

G. No person under fourteen years of age shall operate a snowmobile on a public roadway or make a direct crossing of a trunk highway, County State Aid or County Highway, or other public roadway. A person fourteen years of age or older, but less than eighteen years of age, may operate a snowmobile on public roadways as permitted by this Section and make such direct crossings of public roadways only if he has in his immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the Commissioner, as provided by MS Chapter 84.872.

H. It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit its operation in violation of this Section.

Subd. 6. Equipment.

It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile any place within the limits of the

City of Sauk Rapids unless it is equipped as follows:

a. Standard mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass, straight pipe or similar device on a snowmobile motor.

b. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold

the snowmobile under any condition of operation.

c. Front and rear lights as required by state law shall be on at all times a snowmobile is in operation.

d. Running lights or reflective material, at least sixteen (16) inches square on each side, forward of the handlebars, so as to reflect or beam light at a ninety-degree angle.

Subd. 7. Emergency Operation.

Notwithstanding any prohibitions in this Section, a snowmobile may be operated contrary to Subdivision 4 only in

a police or government declared emergency or by any City employee involved in performing essential services for

the City, or by any on-duty law enforcement officers responsible for the enforcement of this Chapter and the laws

and order of the State of Minnesota.

Subd. 8. Penalty.

A. Operator. Any person who operates a snowmobile in violation of any provision of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

B. Owner. Any person registered as the owner of a snowmobile found to be operated in violation of any provision of this Section may be fined an amount not to exceed $300.

SECTION 6.03 PARKING

Subd. 1. Definitions. Any term used in this Section and defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.011 has the meaning given it by that Section. For the purposes of this Section, Registered Owner shall include the definition of "owner" contained in M.S. 169.011, Subd. 51, and any rental agency which rents motor vehicles or any vehicle registered in a corporate or partnership name. The owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Section. For the purpose of this Section the definition of owner shall include the owner of title and the lessee of the vehicle having a current written lease.

Subd. 2. Parking Time Limits.

A. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle to be parked or left standing at anytime upon the following roadways:

1. Benton Drive between 1^st Street South and 18^th St. NW;

2. 2^nd Street North between Benton Drive and Summit Avenue North;

3. 2^nd Street South between 2^nd Avenue and 3^rd Avenue.

B. It shall be unlawful to park any motor vehicle, truck, semi tractor or semi trailer, trailer, camper trailer, construction trailer, house trailer, motorcycle, dumpster or any other structure on any street, avenue or highway within this municipality for more than 72 hours. After 72 hours such vehicles, trailers or structures may be towed away at the owner's expense. Any vehicle, trailer, or structure parked upon any street, avenue or highway shall have two flashing warning lights or reflectors visible for at least 500 feet. For the purpose of this subsection, any vehicle moved and re-parked within a distance of not more than 500 feet will be deemed to have remained stationary.

C. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle to be parked or left standing continuously for a longer period than 2 hours in the northerly two rows of parking spaces located on the EDA owned property described as Lots 28, 29, and 30, Block 47, Original Town of Sauk Rapids, located in the 100Blk of South Benton Drive.

D. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, truck, semi tractor or semi trailer, trailer, camper trailer, construction trailer, house trailer, motorcycle, dumpster or any other structure to be parked or left standing between the hours of 10pm and 6am on any of the EDA owned parking lot property within the City of Sauk Rapids, s posted with signs indicating the hours of prohibited parking.

E. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, truck, semi-tractor or semi-trailer, trailer, camper trailer, construction trailer, house trailer, motorcycle, dumpster or any other structure to be parked or left standing between the hours of 2am and 6am on any of the City owned parking lot property within the City of Sauk Rapids, that is posted with signs indicating the hours of prohibited parking.

F. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle, truck, semi-tractor or semi-trailer, trailer, camper trailer, construction trailer, house trailer, motorcycle, dumpster or any structure to be parked or left standing on ½ Street within the City between Summit Avenue and 8^th Avenue South under the following conditions:

1.On the north side of ½ Street from Summit Avenue to 8^th Avenue South at all times.

2. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the south side of ½ Street from Summit Avenue to 8^th Avenue South.

Subd. 3. Winter Parking.

A. It shall be unlawful for any vehicle or trailer to be stopped and left unattended, left standing unattended, or parked between the hours of 2:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock a.m. of any day between November 1, and March 31, inclusive, on any street, avenue or thoroughfare within the corporate limits of this municipality.

B. Any police officer may remove a vehicle from a street to a garage or other place of safety when the vehicle is left unattended and constitutes an obstruction to traffic or hinders snow removal or street improvement or maintenance operations. Such vehicle shall not be released until the fees for towing and storage are paid in addition to any fine imposed for violation of this Section.

C. The Public Works Director, or his or her designee, is granted the authority to declare a snow emergency due to the presence or prediction of snowfall in excess of 4 inches, freezing rain, sleet, or other natural phenomenon which create or are likely to create hazardous road conditions, and impede the free movement of fire, health, police, emergency or vehicular traffic.

1. A snow emergency announcement shall be made by local radio. The announcement may also be given by other means as determined in the City’s discretion, but shall not replace the one required to be made by local radio. All snow emergency announcements shall state the time period which the condition shall exist. Depending on circumstances, the time period may be extended through subsequent announcements.

2. During a snow emergency it is unlawful to park or leave standing any vehicles on any public street, avenue, or alley until the roadway has been fully and completely (curb to curb) cleaned. These parking regulations shall not apply to operators of wreckers or authorized emergency vehicles while actually serving mechanical, fire, medical or police emergencies.

3. Any vehicle which is left parked or standing on a public street during a snow emergency in violation of this Section is hereby declared a nuisance and shall be subject to a monetary fine as affixed by the City Council from time to time and may be subject to impounding. The owner of any vehicle impounded as a result of such nuisance shall be responsible for any and all costs related to the impounding of said vehicle. The fine imposed on a vehicle pursuant to this section shall not prevent or preclude the institution and prosecution of preceding for violations of this section against the vehicle owner.

4. Notice of snow emergency parking provisions shall be published in the official paper prior to November 1^st of each year. Notice shall also be posted at City Hall at the time of publications.

Subd. 4. Parking of Semi Trailers, Trailers, Commercial Trucks and Truck Tractors.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person owning, driving or in charge of a bus, truck-tractor, farm tractor, road tractor, semi-trailer, truck, cattle truck, commercial or industrial vehicle of any type to park or leave standing on private property said vehicle with its engine, refrigeration unit, power generation unit or other mechanical device running in a district zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, D-1, School, Church or Park or within 500 feet of any residence for a period longer than 60 minutes.

B. It shall be unlawful to park a bus, truck-tractor, farm tractor, road tractor, semitrailer, truck, cattle truck, commercial or industrial motor vehicle of any type on a street, highway, road right of way, or public property in an area zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, D-1, School, Church or Park, including planned unit developments.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person owning, driving, or in charge of any cattle truck or vehicle regularly used for transporting livestock to park or leave standing said vehicle upon any street or public alley in the City of Sauk Rapids for a period exceeding 60 minutes.

D. The provisions found in this subdivision do not apply to light trucks classified as ½ ton and ¾ ton pickup trucks, panel trucks, sedan delivery vehicles, or to vehicles temporarily parked while the driver is engaged in the performance of a trade or occupation or for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise.

Subd. 5. Unregistered Vehicles.

A. It shall be unlawful for any unregistered motor vehicle to be parked in any public right of way, including those portions of right of way outside of a street. Pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 168B.035 vehicles parked in violation of this subdivision may be towed away at the owner’s expense.

B. All parking violations listed in section 6.03 shall be deemed petty misdemeanors.

SECTION 6.04 REMOVING KEYS.

It shall be unlawful for a motor vehicle, except a truck which is engaged in loading or unloading, to be

unattended on any street, used, or unattended parking lot, without first having the engine stopped, the ignition

locked, and all ignition keys removed from the ignition. Whenever any police officer finds any motor vehicle

standing in violation of this provision, he shall remove the keys from the vehicle and deliver them to the police

headquarters.

SECTION 6.05 PARKING RESTRICTED BY RESOLUTION.

In addition to the parking time limits noted above, the City Council of Sauk Rapids may, by Resolution, and

without limitation, prohibit or limit the right to park in designated areas. The Superintendent of Public Works

shall mark by appropriate signs each zone wherein the right to park is prohibited or limited. No person shall

park a vehicle in any zone where parking is prohibited. No person shall park a vehicle in any limited parking

zone for a period longer than is so specified, or during hours so indicated.

SECTION 6.06 MOTOR VEHICLES, HIGHWAY TRAFFIC REGULATION AND DRIVERS LICENSE ACTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

Subd. 1. Adoption. The regulatory provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168, 169 and 171, as amended, are hereby adopted as a traffic ordinance regulating the use of highways, streets, alleys and other land within the City of Sauk Rapids and are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Section as completely as if set out here in full.

Subd. 2. Penalty. Any violation of Chapter 6 or the aforementioned Statutes adopted by reference is a violation of this Section when it occurs within the City of Sauk Rapids. Any person violating any provision of this Section shall be guilty of such offense and shall be punished by such penalty as is prescribed by such Statute, except where a different penalty is prescribed.

SECTION 6.07 WARNING SIGNS

Subd. 1. Authorization to Superintendent. The Sauk Rapids Superintendent of Public Works is given authorization under this Section to place warning signs as is defined in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, in the City of Sauk Rapids when in his determination, conditions exist where there is danger to pedestrians or vehicles and the placement of said warning signs will avoid potential accidents. This authority is given for warning sign placement only and not for placement of regulatory or other signs.

In any event, upon placement of warning signs, the Superintendent of Public Works shall report to the City Council, the action taken in the placement only and not for placement of said warning sign(s).

This Section shall not impair the Council's power to order placement of signs in addition to those placed by the Superintendent, or their power to order removal of any sign placed by the Superintendent under this Section.

SECTION 6.08 ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV)

Subd. 1. Unauthorized Use. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an all terrain vehicle (ATV) on any public roadway, sidewalk, boulevard, park or city owned property, or on any private property without specific permission of the owner or person in control of said property.

Subd. 2. Authorized Use. Not withstanding the prohibitions contained in Subd. 1, an ATV may be operated on a public roadway in an emergency when and at such locations where the condition of the roadway renders travel by an automobile impractical, and if the ATV has the following equipment:

A. Brakes adequate to control the ATV and to stop and hold the ATV under any condition of operation.

B. A safety or so-called "dead man" throttle in good operating condition.

C. A head lamp and tail lamp as defined and specified in Section 6.02 Subd. 7.D.

D. A pennant flag as defined and specified in Section 6.02 Subd. 7.E.

E. Reflector material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side forward of the handlebars.

F. A sled, trailer, or other device being towed by an ATV must be equipped with reflective materials as required by rule of the Commissioner of Public Safety.

SECTION 6.09 RESTRICTING LOUD SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES

Subd. 1. Definitions.

A. “Sound Amplification Systems” shall mean any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud speaker, or other electronic device used for the amplification of sound.

B. “Plainly Audible” shall mean any sound produced by a sound amplification system from within or on a vehicle, which clearly can be clearly or distinctly heard at a distance of 50 feet or more. Measurement standards shall be by the auditory senses, based upon direct line of sight. Words or phrases need not be discernible and bass reverberations are included.

Subd. 2. Loud Sound Amplification Systems Prohibited.

A. No person operating or controlling a motor vehicle on a street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system from within or on the vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 50 or more feet from the vehicle. This restriction applies whether the motor vehicle is on public or private property and whether or not the vehicle is stopped, standing, parked or moving on a street, highway, alley, parking lot, or driveway.

B. It is an affirmative defense to charge under this section that the operator or person in control of the vehicle was not otherwise prohibited by law from operating the sound amplification system, and that any of the following apply:

(1) The system was being operated to request medical or vehicular assistance or to warn of a hazardous road condition;

(2) The vehicle was an emergency or public safety vehicle;

(3) The vehicle was owned and operated by the City of Sauk Rapids or a gas, electric, communications or refuse company and providing a sound for safety or warning purposes;

(4) The amplification system was used for the purpose of giving instructions, directions, talks, addresses, lectures or transmitting music to any persons or assemblages of persons in connection with activities authorized, sponsored or permitted by the City of Sauk Rapids and said amplification system is used pursuant to the approval or permit authorizing the activities; or,

(5) The vehicle was used in authorized public activities, such as parades, fireworks, sports events, musical productions and other activities which have the approval of the department of the City authorized to grant such approval, and said system is used pursuant to the approval of permit authorizing the activities;

Subd. 3. Penalty. Any persons, individual partnership, corporation or association who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine, not to exceed $700.00 or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Subd. 4. Issuance of Citations. Because prosecution of certain city code violations can be simplified and provide relief to the criminal justice system by expediting police work, legal work and reduce court appearances, the violation of City Code Section 6.09 can be considered for the issuance of a citation in the amount of $25.00 prior to the issuance of formal complaints and scheduling on the court calendar.

A. The City Attorney is directed to have the aforementioned bail or fine amounts approved by the District Court.

B. The Police Chief is authorized to provide citation tags for the purpose of giving notice and summons to the person responsible for a violation.

C. The citation tag shall inform the defendant that in lieu of appearing at the time and place stated, he/she may, within that stated time, pay the indicated fine in the manner provided for on the citation tab. The citation shall inform the defendant that he/she may be arrested if he/she fails to respond to the citation.

D. When the defendant fails to appear within the stated time, a warrant may be issued for the arrest of that person.

E. The citation tag, as herein provided, shall be sufficient notice, summons, and legal service thereof for the purpose specified thereon, provided that the use of such tags shall not prohibit the issuance of either additional citation tags or a legal notice of violation in the event such violation is continued or repeated.

SECTION 6.10 SPECIAL VEHICLES: MINI-TRUCKS

Subd. 1. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

DRIVER. The person driving and having physical control over the mini-truck.

MINI-TRUCK. As defined in Minn. Stat. § 169.011, subd. 40(a), a motor vehicle that has four wheels; is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 660 cubic centimeters or less; has a total dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds; contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator; commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, including a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle; and was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards required of motor vehicles in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 571.101 to 571.404, and successor requirements. A mini-truck does not include: a neighborhood electric vehicle or a medium-speed electric vehicle; or a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.500, as it may be amended from time to time.

Subd. 2 PERMIT.

A. No person shall operate a mini-truck on streets, alleys, sidewalks or other public property without obtaining a permit as provided herein.

A. Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain all of the following information:

1. The name and address of the applicant agency.

2. The name and address of the driver of the mini-truck, who must be an employee or officer of the applicant agency.

3. The nature of the driver’s physical handicap, if any.

4. Model name, make, and year and number of the mini-truck.

5. The applicant’s, or driver’s if different than the applicant, current driver’s license or reason for not having a current license.

6. Other information as the City may require.

B. Permits may be granted administratively by authorized City staff, as designated by Council.

C. Permits shall be granted for a period of three (3) years and may be renewed.

D. No permit shall be granted or renewed unless the following conditions are met:

1. The applicant must be a state or federal governmental body, or political subdivision of the state as defined by Minn. Stat. § 6.465, subd. 2, such as a school district.

2. The applicant must make assurances that any person driving the mini-truck under the applicant’s permit is employed by or under contract with the applicant, holds a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and has not had their license revoked as a result of criminal proceedings.

3. The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes concerning insurance coverage for the mini-trucks.

4. Inspections of the mini-truck may be required to ensure compliance with the equipment required.

Subd. 3 OPERATING CONDITIONS.

A. Mini-trucks are permitted to operate only on city streets, not state or federal highways, except to cross at designated intersections.

B. Mini-trucks shall be equipped with a rear-view mirror to provide the driver with adequate vision from behind as required by Minn. Stat. § 169.70.

C. The driver of the mini-truck may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway.

D. Every person driving a mini-truck under permit on designated roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the provisions of Minn. Stat. ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, except when these provisions cannot reasonably be applied to mini-trucks and except as otherwise specifically provided in Minn. Stat. § 169.045, subd.7, as it may be amended from time to time.

1. All mini-trucks operating within the City must be equipped with the following:

a. At least two headlamps.

b. At least two tail lamps.

c. Front and rear turn-signal lamps.

d. An exterior mirror mounted on the driver’s side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger’s side of the vehicle or an interior mirror.

e. A windshield.

f. A seat belt for the driver and front passenger

g. A parking brake.

2. The number of occupants on the mini-truck may not exceed the design occupant load.

3. The City Council may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any of the provisions of this section or Minn. Stat. ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, or if there is evidence that the permit holder or driver cannot safely operate the mini-truck on the designated roadways.

Subd. 4. CITY STAFF. Authorized City staff may operate City owned mini-trucks without obtaining a permit within the City, on City streets, sidewalks, trails, rights-of-way, and public property when conducting City business.