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1c Southwest LRT Route Snowmobile Trail CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone 952.227.1100 Fax 9522271110 Building Inspections Phone 952.227.1180 Fax 952.2271190 Engineering Phone: 952,227.1160 Fax 952.227.1170 Finance Phone 952.227.1140 Fax 952,227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone 952.2271120 Fax 952.2271110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone 952.227.1400 Fax 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone 952.2271130 Fax 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone 952.2271300 Fax 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone 952.2271125 Fax 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Ie MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager If( C1~ FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director DATE: September 12, 2005 SUBJ: Recommendation to Submit an Application for Use of the Southwest LRT Route as a Designated Snowmobile Trail, 2005-2006 Season Annually for the past eleven 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 to moderate use from snowmobiles due to limited access points available to riders. RECOMMENDA TION It is recommended 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. Site Map 3. Correspondence from Three Rivers Park District 4. Chanhassen Snowmobile Rules and Regulations The City 01 Chanhassen . 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Attached for your convenience is a copy of your 2004-2005 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 ofInsurance, naming Three Rivers Park District as an additional named insured, should be submitted with the permit application. Coverage will need to show inclusive dates from November 15,2005 and March 31, 2006. Please include proposed rules and regulations for winter use, as well. Your current certificate of insurance on file with the Park District has expired. Permit requests should be submitted to Janet Haben, Administrative Assistant, and include verification of formal City Council action approvinl! the proposed activities (a copy of appropriate meetinl! minutes). Some cities have elected to pass board motions authorizing 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: Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent Don DeVeau, Development Administrator Jonathan Vlaming, Planning Manager Tom Furlong, Mayor F:\users\oh1\WP\Regional Trails\2005-2006\Mail Merge\Mail Merge - winter use pennit letter - individuals - template. doc 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763/559-9000 Fax: 763/559-3287 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM 2005-2006 WINTER USE PERMIT Name of City Chanhassen City Hall Phone 952 -227 -1100 Contact Person Todd Hoffman Phone 95?-??7-11?g Regional Trail From Eden Prairie Authorized 2005-2006 Winter Activities Snowmobiling to Chaska Regional Trail From Authorized 2005-2006 Winter Activities to Regional Trail From Authorized 2005-2006 Winter Activities to Regional Trail From Authorized 2005-2006 Winter Activities to 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 15,2005 and March 31, 2006, 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, 2005-March 31, 2006. 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, 2005 and removed by the City no later than April 15, 2006. 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, 2005, 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 ofthe 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) {;A-I~lp SNOWMOBILERS DO YOU WANT TO TRAILER YOUR SNOWMOBILE OUT OF TOWN TO SNOWMOBILE? IF NO! THEN FOLLOW THESE LAWS The Chanhassen Law Enforcement 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) 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 the curb of Kerber Boulevard or any other curb, you must ride on the STREET. 2) On private property of another without lawful authority or express consent of the owner or lessee; 3) On any public or private school grounds except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities; A) Chanhassen Elementary School property and the property north of Chan City Hall are off limits. 4) On any publicly owned lands, including but not limited to park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses unless authorized for such use by the proper public authority; A) You cannot ride in Pond Park or on the pond. B) You cannot ride in any Chan Parks. C) You cannot ride in Lake Ann Park except on the designated trail. 5) To tow any person or thing on a public street or highway; 6) At a speed greater than 10 mph within 100 feet of any lakeshore, fisherman, fish or ice house, or any sliding area or skating rink when in use; 7) In a manner as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys, or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons. 8) On west 78th Street. To sum it up, the streets and the trail system is the only legal places you can ride. The road banks of Kerber Boulevard, City Parks and private property are off limits! In addition to the above, no snowmobile shall 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 endanger other persons or property. Organized patrolling will be taking place to enforce these laws! For additional information, call Chanhassen Snowmobile Club Member Charlie Littfin at 952- 937.,8392 or attend Chanhassen Snowmobile Club meetings the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM at the ChanhassenAmerican Legion. ~ 12-17 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE ( Watercraft means any contrivance used or designed for navigation on water other than a seaplane. (b) Parking restrictions. No person shall park a boat trailer on South Shore Drive, South Shore Court or Hill Street. The city engineer shall mark by appropriate signs each aforemen- tioned street. (c) Prima facie violation. The presence of any boat trailer parked on South Shore Drive, South Shore Court or Hill Street is prima facie evidence that the registered owner of the boat trailer committed or authorized the commission of the violation. (d) Penalty. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The minimum penalty for violation ofthis section shall be a fifty-dollar fine. The maximum penalty for violation of this section shall be the maximum penalty as set by state legislature for misdemeanors. (e) Impoundment. Any police officer may remove or cause to be removed an empty boat trailer with or without the motor vehicle it is attached to from the street to a garage or other place of safety when a vehicle is parked in violation of this section. Such trailer and/or vehicle shall not be released until the fees for towing and storage are paid in addition to any fine imposed for violation of this section. COrd. No. 89, ~~ 1.01-5.01, 5-9-88) Editor's note-Ordinance No. 89, adopted May 9, 1988, did not specifically amend the Code; hence, inclusion of ~S 1.01-5.01 as ~ 12-17 was at the discretion of the editor. Cross references-Boats and waterways, Ch. 6; parking, ~ 12-50 et seq. Sees. 12-18-12-30. Reserved. ARTICLE II. SNOWMOBILES* Sec. 12-31. Definitions. The definitions in Minnesota Statutes section 84.81 apply to this article. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Boulevard means that portion of the street right-of-way between the curbline and the street boundary line. Organized race means a race sponsored and conducted by the park and recreation commission, the chamber of commerce, jaycees, American Legion or similar council-recognized civic groups or associations. *State law references-Snowmobiles, M.S. S 84.81 et seq.; local regulations authorized, M.S. S 84.87, subd. 3. Supp. No. 14 670 MOTOR VEIDCLES AND TRAFFIC S 12-33 Right-of-way means a strip of land intended to be occupied by a roadway, sidewalk, trail, and lor other utilities or facilities. A right-of-way includes the land between the right-of-way lines, whether improved or unimproved. "Right-of-way" includes, arterial, collector, and local streets. Roadway means that portion of the right-of-way improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including the shoulder. Safety or deadman throttle means a device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving track. Street means a public right-of-way or a private right-of-way occupied by a roadway. (Ord. No. 44, S 1, 1-11-71; Ord. No. 324, S 9, 7-9-01) Sec. 12-32. Application of other laws; statutes adopted. All city traffic ordinances shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, Minnesota Statutes sections 84.81 to 84.88 and Minnesota Statutes chapter 169, except for those provisions relating to required equipment, are adopted by reference as if set out at length in this article. (Ord. No. 44, S 5, 1-11-71) State law reference-Adoption by reference, M.S. S 471.62. Sec. 12-33. Operation generally. Except as otherwise specifically permitted and authorized, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile: (1) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel, or on a boulevard within any public right-of-way; (2) On private property of another without lawful authority or express consent of the owner or lessee; (3) On any public or private school grounds except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities; (4) On any other publicly-owned lands and ice, including but not limited to park property, playgrounds, lakes, recreation areas and golf courses, except areas previously listed or authorized for such use by the proper public authority, in which case such use shall be lawful and snowmobiles may be driven in and out of such areas by the shortest route. Authorized areas owned by the city shall be designated by resolution, provided that snowmobile operation shall be permitted on all public bodies of water, provided that the operation shall comply in all respects with all ordinances; (5) So as to tow any person or thing on a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile; (6) At a speed greater than ten (10) miles an hour when within one hundred (100) feet of any lake shore, except in channels, or of any fisherman, fish or ice house, nor shall Supp. No. 14 671 ( MOTOR VEIDCLES AND TRAFFIC ~ 12-33 Right-ofway means a strip of land intended to be occupied by a roadway, sidewalk, trail, and lor other utilities or facilities. A right-of-way includes the land between the right-of-way lines, whether improved or unimproved. "Right-of-way" includes, arterial, collector, and local streets. Roadway means that portion of the right-of-way improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including the shoulder. Safety or deadman throttle means a device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving track. Street means a public right-of-way or a private right-of-way occupied by a roadway. (Ord. No. 44, ~ 1, 1-11-71; Ord. No. 324, ~ 9, 7-9-01) ( " Sec. 12-32. Application of other laws; statutes adopted. All city traffic ordinances shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, Minnesota Statutes sections 84.81 to 84.88 and Minnesota Statutes chapter 169, except for those provisions relating to required equipment, are adopted by reference as if set out at length in this article. (Ord. No. 44, ~ 5, 1-11-71) State law reference-Adoption by reference, M.S. ~ 471.62. Sec. 12-33. Operation generally. Except as otherwise specifically permitted and authorized, it is unlawful for any person to operate. a snowmobile: (1) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel, or on a boulevard within any public right-of-way; (2) On private property of another without lawful authority or express consent of the owner or lessee; (3) On any public or private school grounds except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities; (4) On any other publidy-owned lands and ice, including but not limited to park property, playgrounds, lakes, recreation areas and golf courses, except areas.previously listed or authorized for such use by the proper public authority, in which case such use shall be lawful and snowmobiles may be driven in and out of such areas by the shortest route. Authorized areas owned by the city shall be designated by resolution, provided that snowmobile operation shall be permitted on all public bodies of water, provided that the operation shall comply in all respects with all ordinances; (5) So as to tow any person or thing on a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile; (6) At a speed greater than ten (10) miles an hour when within one hundred (100) feet of any lake shore, except in channels, or of any fisherman, fish or ice house, nor shall Supp. No. 14 671 g 12-33 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE ( \ operation be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any sliding area or skating ring when in use, nor where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of property or would endanger other persons or -property; (7) In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons. (Ord. No. 44, gg 3.01-3.04, 3.08-3.10, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-34. Operation on streets and highways. (a) No person shall operate a snowmobile upon the roadway, shoulder or inside bank or slope of any trunk, county-state aid, or county highway, and in the case of a divided trunk or county highway, on the right-of-way between the opposing lanes of traffic, except as provided in this article, nor shall operation on any such highway be permitted where the roadway directly abuts a public sidewalk or property used for private purposes. No person shall operate a snowmobile within the right-of-way of any trunk, county-state aid, or county highway between the hours of one"half (112) hour after sunset to one-half (112) hour before sunrise, except on the right hand side of such right-of-way and in the same direction as the highway traffic on the nearest lane of the roadway adjacent thereto. No snowmobile shall be operated at any time within the right-of-way of any interstate highway or freeway within this state. (b) A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a street or highway except an interstate highway or freeway, provided: (1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety (90) degrees to the direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; (2) The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highway; (3) The operator of the snowmobile yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard; (4) In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made at an intersection of such street or highway with another public street or highway; (5) If the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half(112) hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear lights are illuminated. (c) No snowmobile shall be operated on streets or highways at a speed exceeding ten (10) miles per hour. (d) No snowmobile shall enter any uncontrolled intersection without making a complete stop. The operator shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians which constitute an immediate hazard. Supp. No. 14 672 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ~ 12-50 (e) Notwithstanding any prohibition in this article, a snowmobile may be operated on a public thoroughfare in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical. (Ord. No. 44, SS 2.01-2.05, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-35. Leaving unattended. Every person leaving a snowmobile in a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him. (Ord. No. 44, S 7, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-36. Chasing animals. It is unlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal, wild or domestic, with a snowmobile. (Ord. No. 44, S 8, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-37. Littering and obstructions. (a) No person shall deposit paper, litter, rubbish or debris on public or private property, or throw paper, litter, rubbish or debris from snowmobiles. (b) No person shall place obstructions, including ice blocks, on publicly owned lands or frozen waters so as to interfere with the lawful use thereof by the public. (Ord. No. 44, SS 9.01, 9.02, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-38. Races. No person shall conduct a snowmobile organized race at any place within the city without first having secured a permit therefor from the council. Written application shall be made to the council. The applicant shall give the information required on the form. A permit may be issued upon such terms, conditions and permit fees as the council may prescribe. Upon the granting of such permit, the provisions of section 12-35, paragraph (7) may be waived by the council for the duration of the race. (Ord. No. 44, S 10.01, 1-11-71) State law reference-Regulation of organized contests, etc., authorized, M.S. S 84.87, subd. 1a. Sees. 12-39-12-49. Reserved. ARTICLE III. PARKING Sec. 12-50. Parking in municipal parking lots-Permit. (a) Required. On a space available basis, the director of public safety shall issue permits authorizing overnight parking in municipal parking lots. The permit shall specify the date and lot for which the overnight parking is permitted. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the city council. No individual shall be given a permit authorizing overnight parking of more than seven (7) days in a calendar year. Supp. No. 14 673 ( ( " MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC S 12-50 (e) Notwithstanding any prohibition in this article, a snowmobile may be operated on a public thoroughfare in an emergencY during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical. (Ord. No. 44, ~~ 2.01~2.05, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-35. Leaving unattended. Every person leaving a snowmobile in a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him. (Ord. No. 44, ~ 7, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-36. Chasing animals. It is unlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal, wild or domestic, with a snowmobile. (Ord. No. 44, ~ 8, 1-11-71) Sec. 12-37. Littering and obstructions. (a) No person shall deposit paper, litter, rubbish or debris on public or private property, or throw paper, litter, rubbish or debris from snowmobiles. (b) No person shall place obstructions, including ice blocks, on publicly owned lands or frozen waters so as to interfere with the lawful use thereof by the public. (Ord. No. 44, S~ 9.01, 9.02,1-11-71) Sec. 12-38. Races. No person shall conduct a snowmobile organized race at any place within the city without first having secured a permit therefor from the council. Written application shall be made to the council. The applicant shall give the information required on the form. A permit may be issued upon such terms, conditions and perinit fees as the council may prescribe. Upon the granting of such permit, the provisions of section 12-35, paragraph (7) may be waived by the council for the duration of the race. (Ord. No. 44, ~ 10.01, 1-11-71) State law reference-Regulation of organized contests, etc., authorized, M.S. ~ 84.87, subd. 1a. Sees. 12-39-12-49. Reserved. ARTICLE III. PARKING Sec. 12-50. Parking in municipal parking lots-Permit. (a) Required. On a space available basis, the director of public safety shall issue permits authorizing overnight parking in municipal parking lots. The permit shall specify the date and lot for which the overnight parking is permitted. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the city council. No individual shall be given a permit authorizing overnight parking of more than seven (7) days in a calendar year. Supp. No. 14 673