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Planning& Zoning Commission <br />February 23, 2005 <br />Meeting Minutes <br />were banned or not. Chair Hanson stated that the police believe that if there was <br />an entire ban it would be easier to enforce. Mr. Koppy stated that narrowing the <br />flow has aided in other communities. It was suggested that Chair Hanson speak <br />with violators near his home. The Rice Creek Association stated that if the <br />numbers for the registered snowmobile are obtained a description of the rider and <br />snowmobile and forwarded to the Department of Natural Resources and they will <br />enforce same. Chair Hanson questioned the DNR’s jurisdiction on City streets. <br />Consensus of the Association was that they do. <br />Chair Hanson stated that the Commissionhas considered allowing areas for <br />trailering snowmobiles that are near the existing trails. Mr. Koppy stated that <br />some snowmobilers would prefer not to ride that way. <br />Commissioner Love stated that his thoughts are regarding enforcement and the <br />police. Commissioner Hanzal felt that he should not have to place a camera or <br />physically catch the riders to enforce the ordinance. Commissioner Hanzal also <br />stated that he does not feel safe allowing his children to be in his front yard due to <br />snowmobilers leaving the roadway to save their snowmobile’swear and tear due <br />to lack of snow on the roadway. Chair Hanson stated that as soon as he leaves <br />they return to his yard. Chair Hanson also stated that he has had them 30 feet into <br />his front yard and that he is concerned with public safety. Chair Hanson stated <br />that if you get one trail in your yard then others follow or even go further into the <br />yard for fresh snow. The commission requested that the Association provide any <br />assistance that they can to help enforce the ordinance. Chair Hanson stated that it <br />is one individual that can ruin it for all riders. <br />Chair Hanson stated that the problems have slowed near St. Genevieve’s Church <br />and it may have to do with the Goiffon Road street vacation. Commissioner <br />Hanzal questioned the trail entrance and exit. Mr. Koppy stated that their trail or <br />guide is to Kelly’s and Trio Inn and obtaining gas. Chair Hanson stated that with <br />the widening of CSAH14 there will be no riding along Main Street unless it is <br />within residential areas. It was felt that it individuals would be riding along <br />th <br />Center Street, Birch to 20 Avenue instead and that these areas are a much larger <br />concern. There was discussion regarding whether the County would allow riding <br />in the ditch along Main Street. Consensus was that it would be very unsafe and <br />the Commission’s concern remains the same, resident safety. <br />Mr. Koppy stated that their main trail is up by the Compost and they will need to <br />contact Anoka County regarding their crossing and how same will be affected by <br />the widened road. Mr.Koppy felt that the Association could eliminate the <br />entrance but that may cause more problems with traffic finding alternative routes <br />throughout residential areas within the community. Chair Hanson questioned Mr. <br />Palzer whether banning could take effect on a certain date such as in 2006 and <br />hold public hearings now. Mr. Palzer stated that same would be a good way to <br />get the word out. Commissioner Klennert Hunt suggested that with publication of <br />ordinance amendments, trailering areas could also be contained in an attempt to <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />