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Konrad Haskins believes that ordinance enforcement is one of the largest problems. <br /> <br />Greg Rajanen replied that when the snow begins to fall we should have the police out in force and <br />make examples of the violators. He also inquired as to whether funds are available for this. <br /> <br />Sergeant Gustafson answered that many times in a large snowfall, police are kept occupied with <br />motor vehicle accidents, many times with personal injuries. Those must take priority. <br /> <br />Greg Messing stated that he believes trails are needed and would take care of the majority of <br />resident's concerns. Parents need to take the time to teach their children where they can and cannot <br />ride. <br /> <br />Chris Jeffrey explained that when an area is blocked with fencing, you are still not allowed to ride <br />out onto the road. <br /> <br />Gary Grinde - 5655 148th Lane - agrees with the need for trails, but feels it would provide only a <br />limited amount of relief. <br /> <br />Bob Peterson stated that access routes to trails can be designated, and people could work together <br />for this provision. <br /> <br />Kerry Manuel suggested that signs could be erected by the Police Department in chronic problem <br />areas. <br /> <br />Ron Schroeder sympathized with Mr. Pearson's problems but felt that 99% of snowmobilers do <br />follow the roles. <br /> <br />Konrad Haskins recounted that the Ramsey Snow Rams have provided snow fencing for some <br />property owners. Our ordinance could be amended to require adequate snow cover to prevent <br />damage. <br /> <br />Mickey Adams remarked that driveways are still susceptible to damage by snowmobiles after the <br />snow has been shovelled from them. <br /> <br />Larry Hicks feels that the City of Ramsey has quite simply grown too much to continue to allow <br />the use of snowmobiles. <br /> <br />Greg Messing asked if it would be possible to amend our ordinance to allow snowmobiles to mn <br />right at the side of streets in certain areas in order to stay off driveways and easements. <br /> <br />Sergeant Gustafson replied that this could alleviate the problem with regard to city streets, but we <br />cannot give permission to run on County and State highways. <br /> <br />Dale McKusick - 6801 157th Lane N.W. - stated that he has been involved in trail development in <br />Elk River and Big Lake. The main push is to design a basic trail system with spurs. County Ditch <br />No. 3 is a perfect opportunity to build a trail. Swampy areas are good areas for snowmobile trails <br />in that they are separated from the houses. Further, that the DNR is very agreeable to trails; we <br />could involve the State for funding and assistance. Education is of primary importance in solving <br />this problem. Groomed trails are highly preferable to ditches and hefty fines will discourage <br />violators. A parking area is a good idea so that people can trailer their snowmobiles to a trailhead <br />for riding. <br /> <br />Snowmobile Committee/July 10, 1995 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />