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EDITOR: KATIE ARDMORE | SCROLLNEWS@BYUI.EDU

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

LOCAL CITY SERVICES

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Community information is available on the visitors page at www.rexburg.org.

CROSSWALKS TO PROVIDE

SAFETY
More infromation is available at http://at bit.ly/HeNr7Y.

Municipal laws, ordinances in Rexburg

telephone, cellular telephone or any other wireless device for texting. SECTION II: Pedestrians: No pedestrian shall use a hand-held wireless telephone, cellular telephone or any other wireless device for texting while crossing a public rightof-way in the City of Rexburg. SECTION III: Each Offense: A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a base fine of $50 for a first offense and $150 for each subsequent offense. SECTION IV: All vehicle operators and pedestrians are required to comply with this ordinance unless excluded from compliance. Excluded from compliance: This section does not apply to a person texting using a handheld wireless telephone, cellular telephone or any other wireless device for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, texting an emergency message to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity. This section does not apply to an emergency services professional using a hand-held wireless telephone, cellular telephone or any other wireless device for texting while operating an authorized emergency vehicle, in the course and scope of his or her duties. This section does not apply to a person texting while driving a motor vehicle on private property. SECTION V: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.

elow are some of the municipal laws and ordinances for the city of Rexburg. More infromation about the city can be found at www.rexburg.org.

It is unlawful for a person within the city limits of Rexburg, Idaho, to stand, obstruct, place or cause to be placed, any obstruction or to cause any object to be thrown or placed upon any street or sidewalk in such a manner as to render travel upon the public streets, sidewalks, parking lots or public places of Rexburg, Idaho, hazardous, dangerous, frightening or annoying to any pedestrian or traveler. (Ord. 639 2, 1981)

9.01.020 OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS PROHIBITED

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8.09.030 UNLAWFUL CROSSING OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS

The Madison County Administration Building is located on Main Street. Madison County was named after the fourth president of the United States, James Madison.

Any pedestrian who crosses, or attempts to cross a public roadway at any point other than a designated crossing, within the City of Rexburg, shall be guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 867 3, 2002).

spees in excess of 7 miles-per-hour are discouraged from riding on sidewalks.) (Ord. 1017 5, 2009).

10.11.050 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS AND WITHIN CROSSWALKS

1) A bicycle may be operated upon a sidewalk and within a crosswalk, except where prohibited by official signs or traffic control devices. (Note: Due to the inherent risks associated with bike travel on sidewalks, cyclyists over 14 years old or traveling at

SECTION A: The streets designated on the attached, and herby incorporated, Exhibit A as university on-street parking shall, upon passage of this ordinance, become permit parking only areas and shall require an appropriately issued parking permit from the City of Rexburg, or its designated representative, to park on the public roads or thoroughfares. SECTION B: In conjunction with the designation of the university on-street.

7.01.020 ON-STREET PARKING

Parking, the city shall work together with other property owners in the vicinity to direct the public to available non-permit public parking. In the event that no non-permit public parking is available within 1,000 feet of a block face designated university on-street parking, then the city shall designate one parking space on that block face as a timed parking stall and it will be exempt from the permit requirement of this ordinance.

1062 TEXTING LAW

SECTION I: Drivers: While operating a motor vehicle within the City of Rexburg, no person shall use a handheld wireless

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Rexburg provides a variety of resources

The following is information about community resources and places to visit.

ANIMAL SHELTER

Address: 490 W. Fourth N. Phone number: 208-359-3005 The City of Rexburg Animal Shelter finds homes for animals and reconnects families with lost pets.

Anyone who lives in Madison School District can use the library, including BYU-Idaho students. Picture ID and proof of address are required to get a library card. For more information, visit www. madisonlib.org.

PORTER PARK

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Address: 127 E. Main St. Phone number: 208-356-5700 The chamber of commerce offers information on local businesses, events, area attractions and relocation. For more information, visit www.rexcc.com.

Address: 450 E. Main Street Phone number: 208-356-3691 Madison Memorial Hospital is a county-owned hospital with 69 beds and full-service facilities.

Address: Second West and Second South Phone number: 208-359-3020 ext. 0 According to www.rexburg.org, Porter Park, named in honor of Arthur Porter Jr., is situated in downtown Rexburg. The park offers a variety of features, including the jewel of the park, the historic Idaho Centennial Carousel. In 2005 a new walking path was added around the park and during the summer of 2006 the Splash Park Project was completed.

can be paid for at the police station. or online at www.rexburg.org/index. aspx?nid=392.

REXBURG POST OFFICE

Address: 140 S. Center St. Phone number: 208-356-5031 The Rexburg Post Office services include shipment and mailings of letters and packages. Business hours are Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SMITH PARK

NATURE PARK

CITY HALL

Address: 35 N. First East Phone number: 208-359-3020 Legislation goes through an arbitration process before it is signed into law. Attendees can express opinions and possibly affect law. Meetings generally happen every other Wednesday.

Address: Fifth South West and Third North Phone number: 208-359-3020 ext. 0 The 15-acre park is located near the fairgrounds. The nature park also includes the Clair Boyle Skate Park and a 9-hole disc golf course.

REXBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

Address: 25 E. Main St. Phone number: 208-359-3000 In order to return lost or stolen bikes to their owners, the Rexburg Police Department tracks bicycles through a free registration process. Parking tickets and other violations

Address: Corner of Main Street and Third East Phone number: 208-359-3020 Smith Park is named in honor of one of Rexburgs former mayors, J. Fred Smith. The park features picnic tables, barbeque areas, a kiddie park, baseball fields, tennis courts, playground equipment and a walking path.

COUNTY CLERK

Address: 134 E. Main St. Phone number: 208-359-6200 Students can register to vote by visiting the Madison County clerks office.

EVERGREEN/KIWANIS PARK

Address: Corner of Main Street and Pioneer Road According to www.rexburg.org, Evergreen Park is a wonderful open space park located on the west end of Rexburg.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Address: 26 N. Center St. Phone Number: 208-359-3010 The fire department has 15 full-time employees. According to www. fdmadison.org, the department responds to approximately 500 calls a year.

MADISON DISTRICT LIBRARY

Address: 73 N. Center St. Phone number: 208-356-3461

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CITY FEATURES
PARKS Smith Park is on Main Street between the courthouse and the hospital. Porter Park is on West Second South, one block past the stadium corner of BYU-Idaho. Nature Park is located on the northwest side of town off of West Fourth North Street. GROCERY STORES Residents can find groceries at Albertsons, Walmart, Broulims and Super Savers. These are located on Main Street, North Second South and Yellowstone Highway. HOSPITAL The Madison Memorial Hospital is located at the end of East Main Street just past Smith Park. CITY ADMINISTRATION Residents can get marriage licenses, parking permits and building permits at the Madison County Administration Building. Residents who want to appeal tickets they receive can do so at the Madison County Courthouse across the street. Go to www.rexburg.org for more information. SHERIFF The Rexburg Police Department is located at 25 Main Street and can be reached at 208-359-3009. ENTERTAINMENT Rexburg has various movie theaters and recreation centers that include activities like miniature golf and laser tag.