Golf Cart Ordinance Plays Through

The legality of golf carts on city streets is getting closer to completion following the Huron City Commission’s approval of changes to it’s ordinance Monday night. Commissioner Kerwin Haeder explained changes made to the ordinance for it’s second reading…

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The South Dakota State Fair raised concerns over what would happen to those who bring personal carts in for transportation during the State Fair and other off-season events held on the grounds. Mayor Dave McGirr had concerns about enforcement..

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Haeder says the idea was to keep the registration simple for owners…

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City Attorney Gerry Kaufman says an decal for the one-time per-owner permit would possibly add cost to the permit…

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Kaufman went on to say State Fair permits are affixed to the front windshield or nose of the cart. A resolution was passed that sets the golf cart permit fee at 10 dollars. An intergovernmental agreement between the State Fair and City of Huron needs to be reviewed by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture before the State Fair could be allowed to issue City of Huron golf cart permits.