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network? <br />Does the community have up-to-date maps and community information readily available to <br />snowmobilers? <br />Does the community celebrate snowmobiling with community recognition of snowmobiling and <br />media outreach to the snowmobiling community? <br />Does the community actively pursue making sure that city trails have adequate snow cover by not <br />plowing trail routes? <br />Does the community host any major community snowmobiling events, shows or rides? <br />Does the community actively pursue the promotion of snowmobile tourism? <br />Do community officials meet regularly with the local snowmobile club? <br />Does your community promote businesses with the community that are snowmobiling specific? <br />Area Business Criteria <br />Is access to the community's business district and/or services readily available to snowmobilers? <br />Do the businesses have an adequate number of services that cater to snowmobilers? <br />Do the businesses know the snowmobile trail system to provide information to travelers? <br />Law Enforcement Criteria <br />Are there community -wide ordinances or other policies that allow the accommodation of <br />snowmobiles? <br />Do law enforcement officers receive training on the rights and responsibilities of snowmobilers in <br />the community? <br />Does the community or other law enforcement providers have law enforcement officers on <br />snowmobiles? <br />Do local ordinances treat snowmobilers equitably in regards to other trail users? <br />Does law enforcement meet with local clubs to discuss enforcement issues? <br />3. Designation Decisions: The Executive Board of MnUSA, or its designee(s)s, will review each <br />application and determine the approval of the application. <br />4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): There must be a written agreement signed by the <br />community or business, sponsoring local snowmobile club, and MnUSA. This can be the MOU <br />included in this document or another type of written agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities <br />of each party based upon local preference. <br />5. Length of SFC designation: The SFC designation expires five (5) years from the date of approval <br />by MnUSA unless extended by an executed modification signed and dated by all parties. <br />6. Termination Clause: Any of the parties, may terminate the SFC designation by notification in <br />writing to all parties at the addresses on the MOU or written agreement. <br />7. SFC Logos: Snowmobile Friendly Communities and businesses will be provided with a logo for use <br />on advertisements, brochures, publications, etc. <br />8. SFC Road and Trail Signs: SFC signs for posting either along entrance roads to the community <br />and/or along snowmobile trails where they enter the community will be provided at a nominal charge. <br />All signs posted along roadways must be coordinated and approved by the state department of <br />transportation (state or federal highways) or the local road manager. All signs posted along trails <br />require coordination and approval by the landowner or trail manager. Signs will be a minimum 18" <br />high by 24" wide. <br />6 <br />