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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22 a PARK RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, July 22, 1975 4 V.F.W. Hall RE: Coordinating Snowmobile and Cross- Country Ski Trails Present were: Tom Smith, Ben Broom, Butch Lutgens, Leone Hammer of the X- Country Ski group Jerry Clay, Kenny Maxa, Charles Hess, Jim Galloway, Bill Stackhouse, Joe Doerfler, Lloyd Vinge, John Baumgartner of the Snowmobile Clubs This was the third meeting on this matter-of separation of trails for the respective sports of Cross- Country Skiing and Snowmobiling. The following proposal was agreed upon by all those present. PROPOSAL That the Snowmobilers continue to use the 'told trail" across Lake Marion, proceed under HWY #35W and across "west" Lake Marion, exiting on the Bartelds property (along south side of Minreg Rd) to Judicial Rd., hence along Judicial Rd into Scott County: (Trail width is considered to be from 25' to 40t) Two questions were paramount: 1) Who is to post trail? The Snowmobile Clubs will mark their own trails, but all groups would look to the Park Recreation Committee for Signs, and per hapsSign money, and for aid in marking trails. 2) Hoer do we control snowmobilers from-leaving trails? The idea was expressed that developing the new trail early in the season would assist with control, so that snowmobilers wo get "accustomed to and acquainted with the new trail. Suggestions were made to mark trails clearly, to get publicity out about the new- trail. There was understanding that Snowmobile Trails would cross the Ski trails at one or two places at right angles. RECOMMENDATION Than the proposal be accepted and recommended to Council for adoption; That subsequent to Council adoption, the Park Recreation Committee help publicize the new regulations assist in implementing the proposal. That further study be made with respect to the perimeter trail around Ritter Farm Park with view.towards alternative trail for' snowmobilers. Clifton E. Trued P R Committee