Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/12/1988

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Bill Weiss of Nowthen Blvd. delivered apetition to the Park Board regarding the proposed trail through his development. The area residents do not want a trail through their neighborhood and would like this discussed at a later meeting. Chairman Lichter asked that this be placed on the agenda for the next meetingand also that Bill Weiss be contacted at 421-9002. Case #1: Review proposed snowmobile ordinance. Bill Godorich, City Attorney, reviewed two alternatives of the proposed snowmobile ordinance. Resident Marilyn Steiner indicated she prefered the more restricted alternative because there are problems with snowmobiles on private property and a lot of noise. Another resident presented a letter to the Commission and photographs showing damage to property. He asked if restrictions could be placed on areas for snowmobile use. When the council passed the emergency ordinance, the abuse was cut back. Bill Goodrich did not recon~nend restricting ares. Chairman Lichter said the real problem is noise, and there are more hazards in the denser populated areas. Speed is a hazard. The resident suggested restricting use on improved boulevards. Bill Goodrich said it would be difficult to know which boulevards were improved in thew inter. This would have to be established in the fall and a list published. Commission members discussed restrictions in other suburbs and indicated this is a good reason to push for establishing a trail system. At this time there are no designated trailways for snowmobiles. Bill Goodrich reconmended the City Council have a public hearing when the park board has their recommendation ready. Chairman Lichter indicated it is a council decision. Commissioner Prall favored the second alternative becuase it is more restricted and speed is reduced. Conmissioner Shumway indicated favoring something between the two alternatives. He would like a lower speed enforced especially in residential areas, and 30-35 mph on county and state roads. Commission Johnson favored the second alternative but would like some of both combined. on~nissioner Hetland favored the second alternative and indicated he is bothered by the infringement of homeowners rights. Chairman Lichter favored alternative two and having designated streets for use, and no difference in hours between weekday and weekend use. Bill Goodrichwill bring the proposed changes to the Park Board at the next meeting. Case #2: Review propsoed plat of Green Valley Estates 2nd Addition for park dedication requirements. Tabled.