1a Snowmobile Trail LRT RouteCITYOF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Markei Bouievard
PO Box 147
Ohanhasser MN 5531/
Administration
Phoqe; 952 227 1100
Fax: 952 227 1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 9522271180
Fax; 952 2271190
Engineering
Phc)no 952227 1160
Fax 952 2271170
Finance
Pho~/e 9522271140
Fax; 9522271110
Park & Recreation
Pit, ne: 9522271120
Fax: 9522271110
Recreat o~ Cen~e~
2310 Oouiier Boulevard
Phone 95222/1400
Fax 9522271404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Pi/one 952227 i !30
Fax: 9522271110
Public Works
1591 Park Roac~
Phone; 952227 1300
Fax: 9522271310
Senior Center
PI~one 952 227 1125
Fax: 952 22T 1110
Web Site
wwwci char]bassets, rr, n us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
August 30, 2002
SUB J:
Recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission to
Submit An Application for Use of the Southwest LRT Route as a
Designated Snowmobile Trail, 2003/04 Season
On Tuesday, August 26, 2003, the Park and Recreation Commission unanimously
forwarded a recommendation that the City Council apply for a winter permit to
utilize the Southwest LRT trail as a designated snowmobile route for the 2003/04
winter season. The City has applied for and received this permit annually since
1994. Three Rivers Park District, formerly Hennepin Parks, manages this trail
corridor. In addition to the application, the City must supply a certificate of
insurance naming Hennepin Parks as an additional insured. The paperwork
associated with this permit and a copy of the Chanhassen snowmobile rules and
regulations are attached.
RECOMMENDATION
The Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council submit
an application to the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District for use of the
Southwest LRT trail located in Chanhassen as a designated snowmobile trail.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Memorandum to the Park and Recreation Commission dated August 15, 2003
3. Site Map
4. Correspondence from Three Rivers Park District
5. Chanhassen Snowmobile Rules and Regulations
The City of Chanhassen · A growing commur?,iy with clean lak(~s qua!its schoc, Js i d~armi~g 1,~¢;q (,, -, , h, , ....... : ' . '~ : i i,
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
September 8,2003
RESOLUTION NO: 2003-
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIGHT
RAIL TRANSIT ROUTE AS A SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council hereby
approves the use of the Southwest Regional Light Rail Transit Route as a snowmobile trail for the
2003/2004 snow season. This use to be governed by a 30 mph speed limit and a 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m. seven day a week curfew.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 8th day of September 2003.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
YES
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
NO ABSENT
CITYOF
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.11 O0
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952,227.1180
Fax: 952,227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952,227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227,1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.! 120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952,227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.ohanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park & Recreation Commission
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE:
Augustl5,2003
SUB J:
Renewal
Three Rivers Park District Winter Trail Activities Permit
Annually for the past 8-10 years, the City has requested a winter use permit
from Three Rivers Park District allowing snowmobile usage on the Southwest
Light Rail Transit (LRT) trail in Chanhassen. The Chanhassen Snowmobile
Club marks the trail with signage and provides grooming when required. The
trail receives light use from snowmobiles due to the limited access points
available to riders and the lack of snow cover every other year or so.
Nevertheless the riders that do have an opportunity t0'Use the trail appreciate the
opportunity to connect-to the City of Chaska and the M{'fine~ia River Valley
trail system. '- ' '
It is recommended:that
the City Council
2004 winter trail
in Chanhassen.
10:00 p.m. to 7:00
The City of Chanhassen. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a channing downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A greal place lo live, work, and play.
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PARK DISTRICT
Memo
DATE: August 1, 2003
TO:
FROM:
Park and Recreation Director
City of Chanhassen
Margie Walz, Director
Park Operations Services
763/559-6746
Regional Trails - 2003-2004 Winter Trail Activities Permit
PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST BY SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
Enclosed is a copy of the 2003-2004 Winter Use Permit request form for regional trail segments located within
your community. Please determine the level of winter use you are requesting, fill out the application form and
follow the procedures outlined below. Attached for your convenience is a copy of your 2002-2003 permit
request. If your community does not plan to authorize any winter use activities, please indicate (none) in the
box at the top of the permit and return it so that the trail can be signed as CLOSED, by order of your city
council.
The Winter Use Permit ultimately authorizes your City to utilize the section of trail for the use you request.
Permitted activities are determined by individual communities, contingent upon approval from the Park
District's Board of Commissioners. An updated Certificate of Insurance, namin~ Suburban Hennepin
Reeional Park District as an additional named insured, should be submitted with the permit application.
Coveraee will need to show inclusive dates from November 15, 2003 and March 31, 2004. Please include
proposed rules and reeulations for winter use, as well. Your current certificate of insurance on file with the
Park District expired December 31, 2003.
Permit requests should be submitted to Ann Bassett, Administrative Assistant, and include verification of
formal City Council action approving the proposed activities (a copy of appropriate meetin~ minutes).
Some cities have elected to pass board motions autborizing multi-year Winter Trail Activities Permit
applications. This is completely acceptable to the Park District and may save you administrative time.
If you have questions regarding this, please contact me at 763/559-6746. Thank you.
c:
Doug Bryant, Superintendent
Don DeVeau, Development Administrator
Boe Carlson, Trails Coordinator
Mayor Tom Furlong
Ohl/regional trails/2003-2004 winter use permit letter, indiv letter
12615 County Road 9, Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763/559-9000 Fax: 763/559-3287
SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
2003-2004 WINTER USE PERMIT
Name of City
Contact Person
Regional Trail From
Authorized 2003-2004 Winter Activities
City Hall Phone
Phone
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Authorization is hereby requested from the Park District Board of Commissioners to use
portions of the Regional Trail Corridor for winter use activities between November 15,
2003 and March 31, 2004, as determined by each municipality within guidelines set forth
herein on District property located within individual City boundaries.
It is understood and agreed that approval from the Park District Board of Commissioners is
contingent upon the following conditions:
· The City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Park District, its officials,
officers, agentS, volunteers, and employees from any liability, claims, causes of action,
judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,
resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the City, its respective
Contractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by the, and/or anyone for whose
acts and/or omissions~they may be liable for related to the winter use of the Regional
Trail Corridor. If City maintains general liability insurance at the time this permit is
issued, City shall provide the Park District with a Certificate of Insurance, naming
Three Rivers Park District as an additional named insured.
· The City agrees to maintain the trail, including, but not limited to, any plowing,
sweeping, sanding, packing, trash pick-up, and sign replacement, between November
15, 2003-March 31, 2004. The City further agrees to immediately address all safety
issues on or adjacent to trails.
· The City will provide signage at locations approved by the Park District, notifying the
public of authorized winter activities within its city limits; activities may include, but are
not limited to, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or pet
walking. Winter use signs must be installed by the City at designated locations prior to
November 15, 2003 and removed by the City no later than April 15, 2004. These signs
are totally the responsibility of each municipality.
Snowmobiling is not allowed on asphalt trails. Permitted use for snowmobiles
will be limited to direct crossing and/or in areas where the snowmobile trail is
kept from running on paved trails and bridges. If snowmobiling is permitted,
cities must take steps to keep snowmobiles from damaging paved trails,
bridges and other property.
· The City agrees to enforce rules and regulations established by the municipality
as part of its request for a Winter Use Permit.
The City agrees to repair all trail surface damage that occurs as a result of
winter trail activities and/or maintenance, including, but not limited to,
bituminous/concrete repair, bridge deck repair, grading or adding aggregate
pursuant to guidelines established by the Park District.
· The City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all persons, regardless
of residence.
Each City is required to submit its annual permit requests, including proposed
rules and regulations, by September 30, 2003, after which the Park District may take
up to 45 business days to process. Each permit request must be submitted as a
result of formal City Council action, with accompanying verification, agreeing to
the terms and conditions outlined by the Park District's Winter Use Permit. It
should be further understood that no winter activity will be allowed on segments
of the Regional Trail Corridor where municipalities do not request and receive
permits.
The Park District reserves the right to terminate a permit at any time, if the
conditions set forth herein are not followed.
Signed: Date:
Title:
(Authorized Representative of the City)
ohl/regional trails/winter use permit.regional trail system
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
2002-2003 WINTER TRAIL PERMIT
Name of City ?~~e~ City Hall Phone
Contact Person Phone 7~'~Z
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Authorized 2002-2003 Winter A~vifies
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Authorization is hereby requested from the Park District Board of Commissioners to use portions of the Regional Trail
Corridor for winter use activities between November 15, 2002 and March 31, 2003, as determined by each municipality
within guidelines set forth herein on District property located within individual City boundaries.
It is understood and agreed that approval from the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners is contingent
upon the following conditions:
The City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Park District, its officials, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees from any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs or
expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of
the City, its respective contractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, and/or anyone for
whose acts and/or omissions they may be liable for related to the winter use of the Regional Trail Corridor.
If City maintains general liability insurance at the time this permit is issued, City shall provide the Park
District with a Certificate of Insurance, naming Park District as an additional named insured.
The City agrees to maintain the trail, including, but not limited to, any plowing, sweeping, sanding, packing, trash
pick-up, and 'sign replacement, between November 15, 2002-March 31, 2003. The City further agrees to
immediately address all safety issues on or adjacent to trails.
The City will provide signage at locations approved by the Park District, notifying the public of authorized winter
activities within its city limits; activities may include, but are not limited to, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-
country skiing, snowshoeing, or pet walking. Winter use signs must be installed by the City at designated
locations prior to November 15, 2002 and removed by the City no later than April 15, 2003. These signs are
totally the responsibility of each municipality.
Snowmobiling is not allowed on asphalt trails. Permitted use for snowmobiles will be limited to direct crossing
and/or in areas where the snowmobile trail is kept from running on paved trails and bridges. If snowmobiling is
permitted, cities must take steps to keep snowmobiles from damaging paved trails, bridges and other property.
The City agrees to enforce rules and regulations established by the municipality as part of its request for a Winter
Use Permit.
The City agrees to repair all trail surface damage that occurs as a result of winter trail activities and/or
maintenance, including, but not limited to, bituminous/concrete repair, bridge deck repair, grading or adding
aggregate pursuant to guidelines established by the Park District.
The City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all persons, regardless of residence.
Each City is required to submit its annual permit requests, including proposed roles and regulations, by September
30, 2002, after which the Park District may take up to 45 business days to process. Each permit request must be
submitted as a result of formal City CoUncil action, with accompanying verification, agreeing to the terms and
conditions outlined by the Park District's Winter Use Permit. It should be further understood that no winter activity
will be allowed on segments of the Regional Trail Comdor where municipalities do not request and receive permits.
The Park District reserves the right to terminate a permit at any time, if the conditions set forth herein are not followed.
(Authorized Representative of the City)
Title:
ltelp Keep snowmobiling Alive in
Chanhassen. Join us at:
Chart Legion
At 7:30PM
Every 2"d Tue.. of the month
ilELP KEEP OUR TRAIl, SYSTEM OPEN
THINK SNOW
The Chanhassen Public Safety Department has received numerous complaints about snowmobiles being operated illegally. We
wish to remind Chanhassen residents of the following ordinance regulating snowmobile operation:
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE A SNOWMOBILE:
1. BEFORE DECEMBER I si'. ON ANY STATE OR GRANT AND AID TRAIL SYSTEM.
ON A PUBLIC SIDEWALK OR WALKWAY PROVIDED OR USED FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL, OR ON A
BOULEVARD WITHIN ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY:
A. THIS MEANS YOU CANNOT RIDE ON TIlE CURB OF KERBER BOULEVARD OR ANY OTHER CURB,
YOU MUST RIDE ON THE STREET.
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OF ANOTIqER WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTItORITY OR EXPRESS CONSENT OF TFIE
OWNER OR LESSEE.
ON THE LRT (THE ABANDON RAIl, ROAD BED BETWEEN CHANIIASSEN AND CHASKA) BEFORE 7:00AM
& AFTER 7:00PM. TIlE SPEED LIMIT ON TItlS TRAIL IS 30 MI)lt.
ON ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL GROUNDS EXCEPT AS PERMISSION IS EXPRESSI.Y OBTAINED
FROM RESPONSIBLE SCHOOL AUTHORITIES:
A. CItANHASSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY AND TI tE PROPERTY NORTt I OF CHAN CITY
ItAL1. ARE OFF LIMITS.
B. ON ANY PUBLICLY OWNED LANDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARK PROPERTY,
PLAYGROUNDS, RECREATION AREAS AND GOLF COURSES UNLESS AUTHORIZED FOR SUCtl USE
BY THE PROPER PUBLIC AUTHORITY:
C. YOU CANNOT RIDE 1N LAKE ANN PARK EXCEPT ON THE DESIGNATED TRAIL.
6. TO TOW ANY PERSON OR Tt tING ON A PUBI.IC STP, EET OR HIGtlWAY.
AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 10 MPH WITHIN 100 FEET OF ANY LAKESItORE, FISItERMAN, FISIt OR ICE
HOUSE, OR ANY SLIDING AREA OR SKATING RINK WIIEN IN USE:
IN A MANNER AS TO CREATE A LOUD, UNNECESSARY OR UNUSUAL NOISE, WHICH 1)ISTURBS, ANNOYS
OR INTERFERES WITH THE PEACE AND QUIET OF OTIIER PERSONS.
ON WEST 78TM STREET, OR THE BOULEVARD OF WEST 78TM STREET. TO SUM IT UP, THE STREETS AND
THE TRAIL SYSTEM IS THE ONLY LEGAL PLACES YOU CAN RIDE. TIlE ROAD BANKS OF KERBER
BOULEVARD, CITY PARKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE OFF LIMIT!!
IN ADDITION TO THE .ABOVE, NO SNOWMOBILE SI tALL BE OPERATED ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS AT A
SPEED EXCEEDING TEN (10) MILES PER HOUR. AT NO TIME MAY A SNOWMOBILE BE OPERATED WHEN
THE OPERATION WOULD REASONABLY IN DANGER OTI IER PERSONS OR PROPERTY. ORGANIZED
PATROLLING WILL BE TAKING PLACE TO ENFORCE THESE LAWS!!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAI,L: C!IANHASSEN SNOWMOBILE MEMBERS: GREG tlAVLIK 937-5678
CtlARLIE LITTFIN 937-8392 OR SCOTT TRUEMPI 949-7372 OR ATTEND CHANHASSEN SNOWMOBILE
CLUB MEETINS EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF TI tE MONTH AT 7:30 AT CIIAN LEGION.
SUPPORT YOUR SPORT- JOIN YOUR LOCAL CLUB
HAPPY TRAILS