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Police Chief Way responded at this point it would be on the south side. Mr. Enstrom stated the south side had many more residents than the north side and his home was only 20 feet from the right-of--way. He suggested they -put the trail across the road in the farm fields: He expressed concern that his sod would be ruined and did not think residents should put up with the noise and inconvenience. Police Chief Way noted they could legally ride there right now. He noted that citizens were not allowed to ride four-wheelers from approximately April 1 to August 1. Councilmember Look stated it was important for those interested in using the trails to obey the rules and asked everyone be respectful. Jan Brock, 15240 Kangaroo Street NW, stated she was in the designated non-use area and snowmobiles had come 120 feet from the. road under her bedroom window. She stated the snowmobilers would continually go over the culverts, which she had to rebuild many times. She asked if they were supposed to call every time there was noise in their neighborhood. She indicated farmers did not want people crossing their fields either as it killed the winter/spring wheat. She stated she did not understand why they were reverting backwards and she wanted things to remain as they were. Ms. Brock noted people did not have common sense and development was not always progress. Mayor Ramsey stated her area was still in the non-use area and if she was having problems with snowmobiling in her neighborhood, she should report it as it was not allowed. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Look, to introduce the ordinance amending Chapter 6 of City Code, which is known as the Traffic, Vehicles and Parking Chapter and Section 6.04 entitled Recreational Vehicles of the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota. Further discussion: Councilmember Wise asked if they should limit it on motorcycles only. Police Chief Way responded staff would like to see something added for a maximum of 110 cc's for motorcycles on a lot of one acre or less. Councilmember Wise stated he knew some pit bikes were as loud as a 450 cc. Councilmember Wise .amended his motion to indicate motorcycles over 110cc's were not permitted. Councilmember Look seconded the amended motion. Further discussion: Councilmember McGlone stated he believed they were creating a nuisance so he opposed the motion. Amended motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Look, Elvig, and Jeffrey. Voting No: Councilmembers McGlone and Dehen. City Council /September 8, 2009 Page 17 of 23