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January 28 A complaint was calle d in from Pheasant Lane for loud and disturbing snowmobile. Upon police arrival — snowmobile was gone. January 29 - Officer stopped snowmobile. Snowmobile owner did not have current registration or proof of ownership. Violator cited, snowmobile impounded. January 30 - Officer stopped snowmobiler for driving on the wrong side of the road. Owner didn't have certificate. Cited for both. January 30 - Same as above. February 1 -9 No calls to dispatch. Officer Jensen explained that on January 21, 2000 the DNR conducted a "saturation" along with the Circle Pines/Lexington Police Department and the Lino Lakes Police Department. The saturation started at 4:00 p.m. and went until 2:00 a.m. They covered the areas of Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville. There were 44 total contacts, of which 23 verbal and written warnings were issued, 19 citations were written and two (2) DUI's were issued. Of all of these, three (3) were from Centerville, which were: one (1) DUI, and two (2) under age drinking. Mayor Wilharber opened the floor for comment from the public. Mille Carter (Sumac Court) explained he almost hit a snowmobile that darted out of the ditch right in front of his vehicle. Sheri Steele (6926 Sumac Court) stated she has lived in Centerville for a number of years and does not want to see snowmobiling banned. She is willing to help create a newsletter to keep residents informed of snowmobile regulations. Doug Koppy (Rice Creek Trail Association) explained there are 88 miles of trail for the snowmobiles to use. Mr. Koppy urged citizens to become part of the snowmobile club, and to help build the trails and bridges for snowmobiles to use. Out of all of the members of the club, only eight (8) people actually get out there and build the trails and bridges. Mr. Koppy stressed the importance of community involvement, specifically, if the citizens want to be able to snowmobile, they should help create trails to be used for that purpose. Norma Essex (7333 Old Mill Road) questioned the responsibility of the snowmobilers. Isn't it the responsibility of the snowmobilers to know the rules and regulations of any City they ride in? Ms. Essex added that snowmobilers are traveling down the creek, and felt there should be more specific trails. She also felt the ordinance should be written in plain English so anyone who reads it can understand it. T. Hennessen (7105 Brian Way) felt citizens should have banned together earlier in the year as snowmobilers, to mark the trails and make signs. 3