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URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
July 22, 1976
PRESENT: George Hecker, Hank Myers, Jim Ronay, Joan Goering, Dick Edwards, Dorothy Regis
The Committee spent their meeting discussing their objectives for the Snowmobile Ordinance.
The committee agreed to the following objectives presented by Jim Ronay.
1. Combine the two existing ordinances into one ordinance.
2. Consider allowing snowmobiles on city property between Cedar Avenue and Galaxie & 140th.
3. Establish some kind of trail system -- burden o�'routing left to the City Council
and Park & Recreation Director.
4. Try to establish a plan for eliminating outsiders from snowmobiling in AV.
5. Include motorbikes, minibikes, cycles and all-terrain vehicles in the ordinance.
6. Have designated areas for snowmobiling and other vehicles.
7. Have the Park Director attend a meeting to discuss his feelings on a Trail System.
8. Have pro and con groups at two different meetings.
The committee discussed the letter from Mr. Erickson opposing the snowmobiles between
Galaxie and Cedar Avenue.
Mr. Bassett was asked to attend the next Committee meeting on August 19th.
Sgt. Bruce Erickson of the Police Dept. answered questions for the committee regarding
problems with snowmobilers, mini-bikes, etc. He felt that Burnsville's Ordinance
is all encompassing. He indicated to the Committee that there are more mini-bike and
horse complaints than Snowmobile Complaints. There was some discussion on N0 TRESPASSING
signs and legal signs. He said that a Trail System would be ideal -- if they are
not on the designated trail then the Police can do their job. Too many times now when
they have complaints, by the time the police get there the snowmobilers are gone -- and
also, the City has only one snowmobile and it is difficult for one policeman to go
against a large group of snowmobilers. He felt that there are more problems with non-
residents of Apple Valley than there are with the residents.
The committee would like to review copies of Snowmobile Ordinances from Burnsville,
Rosemount and Eagan. They would also like a copy of Burnsville's Trail System.
Meeting adjourned.