Agenda - Council - 08/13/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Councilmember Anderson aye Councilmernber Zimmerman nay Councilmember Hendriksen nay Councilmember Kurak absent Mayor Gamec aye Motion failed. Councihnember Zimmerman stated that he does not consider 15 tickets in the City to be enough to stop snowmobiling. He stated that he finds the economic loss to local business in bad economic time is not good justification either. Mayor Garnec stated he thinks there will be a request to reconsider so notice will be provided should that occur. Councihnember Anderson encouraged snowmobilers to suggest a possible modification since it is apparent something needs to be done. Councilmember Hendriksen stated he voted against this and it was as close as any vote he as made. However, if some alternatives are not found, he may not vote against it the next time. He stated he voted against it to allow time for individuals to work with staff and find alternatives that address the issues and provide protection to the ones who are experiencing the consequences from the one percent. He stated if those alternatives are not found, he will vote the other way next time. Councihnember Anderson asked if there is a way to address the residents whose property is getting damaged because there is currently no recourse. She stated she realizes that occasionally damage will be done but it seems there should be some compensation when a tree is gone or a mailbox tipped over. She asked residents to consider that when addressing possibilities. Mayor Gamec stated the damage is probably not being caused by those in the audience but the damage he has seen in Ramsey and the pressure on placing restrictions is big. He stated the Council vote was even tonight but his mind is not changed about the need to stop violators. Councilmember Hendriksen stated he hopes there will be some activity long before this fall or winter and that some creative answers can be found. He stated he knows it is the City's policy to pave all trails but also lcnows there are trails across Minnesota that are not paved so maybe there is some creativity there. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that if there is no answer then the Council will have to do something, in that he agrees with Mayor Gamec. Case #2: Adopt Ordinances to Correct a 1997 Easement Vacation in River's Bend City Attorney Goodrich reviewed that in November 1997, the City Council adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of an extra wide drainage and utility easement at 14301 Waco Street N.W. (Lot 45, Block 6, River's Bend). The extra wide easement was originally dedicated to facilitate a storm sewer pipe installation that ultimately was installed farther north in the River's Bend plat. City Council/July 9, 2002 Page 13 of 24 -71-