TOPEKA — The new golf cart ordinance for Topeka is in its final stages of completion.
“After last month’s meeting, we did a lot more research,” town attorney Bill Eberhard said.
The golf cart ordinance will require that all drivers have a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years old.
Additionally, the golf carts must bear a “slow moving vehicle” sign during the day.
To be driven at night, they must have taillights, turn signals and head lights, which need to be used a half hour before sunrise and a half hour after sunset.
After some discussion, the Town Council and Eberhard agreed that only six passengers will be allowed on each golf cart. Insurance is also a necessity.
Eberhard said the penalty is a classic infraction, which is up to a $200 fine per offense.
“It could get rather salty pretty quickly,” Eberhard said.
For example, six teens without a driver’s license driving without insurance could result in an $800 fine.
C.R. 700 South
The C.R. 700 South project is under way. Town Manager Larry Schrock said the road will be completely closed for the rest of the week.
Only people who live on the road will be allowed through. Within a few days crews will put the pipe in the ground.
Real estate
Eugene Miller is looking into purchasing a property on C.R. 700 West to use as a farm. However, the property was formerly used by Starcraft and is an industrial property, and he would like it to be residential.
He requested a variance from the Topeka Town Council in order to keep livestock on it.
The town agreed to grant a variance that will allow him to keep up to eight horses and steer (in combination) outside and up to 50 calves in the barn.
Kids Kite Day
Kids Kite Day took place at West Lake Park on May 30.
Kites for 70 children and their parents who attended the event were furnished by the Park Board.
Hot dogs, buns and pop were also available.
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