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May 15, 2019 <br /> Deputy Mayor Harper informed the Council about the LimeBike roll-out of <br /> the pilot program planned for Friday. <br /> Discussion took place regarding safety, City liabilities, insurance <br /> requirements, availability and use of the study data, a mechanism for <br /> handing complaints, bike litter, plans for public education, available <br /> payment options, an initial deployment map, a bigger discussion of a non- <br /> motorized transportation, and other communities' experience. <br /> Council Member Murphy asked if helmets would be distributed with the roll- <br /> out. <br /> Jonathan Hopkins assured council members that helmets would be <br /> distributed before the roll out. <br /> Council Member Murphy asked about indemnification and insurance <br /> requirements. <br /> Katie Rathbun, Legal, stated that the City implemented the strong <br /> indemnification provision and insurance requirements track with recent <br /> state regulations. <br /> Council members requested an initial deployment map to be distributed. <br /> Jonathan Hopkins stated he would provide this information before launch. <br /> Council Member Murphy requested a copy of all public comments regarding <br /> the pilot program. <br /> Victor Harris, Everett, expressed concern regarding accident rates between <br /> pedestrians and scooter users. <br /> Andrea Tucker, Everett, inquired about age restrictions. <br /> Katie Rathbun stated that LimeBike's required minimum age is 18, and <br /> according to the City ordinance, the minimum age is 16. <br /> Annique Bennett, Everett, spoke in support of the proposed project. <br /> 144 <br />