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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
MAY 18,2009
10A
STEVE ALBRECHT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
BILL O'ROURKE, POLICE CHIEF
AGENDA ITEM:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 SNOWMOBILE TASK FORCE
REPORT
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to provide a review of the 2008-2009 snowmobile
season.
Historv
On November 5, 2007, the City Council directed the Snowmobile Task Force to
hold an annual spring meeting to address any issues related to the snowmobile
season and report back to the City Council.
Current Circumstances
On April 28, 2009 the Task Force held a meeting at City Hall for the 2008-2009
Snowmobile Season. The meeting was advertised in the Prior Lake American
and individual notices were emailed to Task Force members and interested
parties. Six people attended the meeting including Task Force members.
2008/2009 Snowmobile Statistics
As directed a Snowmobile Hotline was set up for residents to call with questions
or concerns related to snowmobile use in Prior Lake. A total of two (2) calls were
made to the hotline.
Two snowmobile operators were cited for violations by the Prior Lake Police
Department.
Resident Comments
A concern was expressed at the meeting related to snowmobiling on the
new sidewalk section of CR 12. Staff is investigating this claim and will
work with the Snowmobile Club to ensure that appropriate signage is
placed in this area if warranted. Snowmobiling is not permitted on the
sidewalks or trails along CR 12.
A concern regarding snowmobiling on private property along Franklin
Trail was also received by the Snowmobile Club. The Snowmobile Club
worked with the property owner to ensure that appropriate signage was
installed in the area of concern.
Pro Dosed Chances
The Task Force proposes to investigate the opening of the access roads through
Sand Point Park for the 2009-2010 season. Currently snowmobiles are
permitted on Crest Avenue in accordance with the City Ordinance but not
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permitted on the park roads. The Task Force believes that because the DNR
access and the Snowmobile Park and Ride are located in Sand Point Park that
the roads should be opened for snowmobile access to the Park and Ride Lot and
the lake.
ISSUES: Prior to the fall Task Force meeting staff will bring an agenda item back for City
Council consideration regarding snowmobile access on the park roads in Sand
Point Park.
ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows:
1. Accept the report and provide staff with direction in preparation for the 2009-
2010 snowmobile season.
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide Staff with direction.
3. Table this item until some date in the future.
RECOMMENDED Alternative 1.
MOTION:
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