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Police Sergeant Way stated that is correct. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson read the description of the line that described the area of restriction <br />and asked if there should be a map at City Hall which defines that location. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated that a map can be available at City Hall. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec explained how the line of restriction was developed and noted that many <br />ordinances from other cities were reviewed. He stated that from day one the Council has asked <br />snowmobilers to watch it. <br /> <br />Ms. Peterson stated she is a snowmobile safety instructor and member of the snowmobile club. <br />She pointed out that there were 42 complaints last winter and there are 4,064 registered sleds in <br />Ramsey, which leads her to believe the majority are law-abiding snowmobilers. She stated she <br />does not support this level of restriction and asked for a show of hands from the audience if they <br />became aware of this meeting due to her efforts. Ms. Peterson suggested that more need to k_now <br />about this before action is taken. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated the City put an article in the Anoka Union, met with the snowmobile club, <br />and tabled consideration so more could be notified. He stated the Council has done almost <br />everything they can in this regard and he appreciates Ms. Peterson's efforts to notify others. <br /> <br />Ms. Peterson stated their snowmobile club is small and has only 12 families She stated they <br />moved to Ramsey to snowmobile and she takes offense at the comment that they should have <br />trailers. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec suggested instead she take offense at the violators who have brought about this <br />problem. He stated the Council must vote on this and he thinks it's a shame. <br /> <br />Ms. Peterson stated she thinks it's a shame also. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec concurred and stated he hopes the outer area remains without problems and can be <br />preserved. He stated there are also problems at the Boy Scout Camp. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked what would be proposed as an alternative to give Ms. <br />Peterson what she wants and yet accomplish the goal of minimizing the impact on those who do <br />not love snowmobiles. He stated that Police Sergeant Way has indicated they have looked at <br />other alternatives but providing routes creates problems in getting to those routes. He stated he <br />does not see an alternative to this ordinance. <br /> <br />Mr. Noard stated the Highway 10 corridor has to be opened because then you can get to <br />Zimmerman or Princeton. He stated the Andover ordinance has certain corridors to get north. <br />Mr. Noard stated he lives in Andover and had attended those meetings. He agreed with the <br />problems experienced in residential areas and feels it is the 15 or 16 year old kids that have no <br />safety training who are giving everyone a bad name. <br /> <br />City Council/July 9, 2002 <br />Page 11 of 24 <br /> <br /> <br />