1m. Approve Resolution Authorizing Multi-Year Winter Trail Activities Permit with Three Rivers Park Dist. for MN River Bluff LRT Route
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
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Phone: 952.227.1120
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Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
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Natural Resources
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Senior Center
Phone 952.227.1125
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Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director.d )(. ,j) .
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September 2?... 2006
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Recommendation to Submit an Application for Use of the Southwest
LRT Route as a Designated Hiking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing,
Snow Shoeing and Pet Walking Trail during the winter seasons from
2006 to 2011.
Annually for the past twelve years, the Cityhas requested a winter use permit from
Three Rivers Park District allowing snowmobile usage on the Southwest Light Rail
Transit (LRT) trail in Chanhassen. However, ongoing urbanization has left few
areas within the city of adequate size and rural characteri~o safely permit a
comprehensi ve snowmobile trail system. The constructi~~ of Highway 312/212
through the south central quadrant of the community:r:e~~llts one final and
significant barrier to snowmobiling within the comm erefore, I am
recommending!h.~t th~.Si~~no longer apply for a wi 'ermit for
snowmobiling C) 'llthwest LR<Trail Rou
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As an alternati ve,l:~tgc6min~fidiJlgth~tthe:i. . ... .' J"hpplyt()taWiI1t~ruse permit
from Three Rivers Park District for hiking, hiking, cross country skiing, snow
shoeing and pet walking. In keeping with theml1lti-purpose application, no snow
removal operations will be completed within the corridor. Residents will be free to
select their mode of non-motorized travel based upon the existing snow depths and
conditions. Curfew on the trail is recommendedatlO:OO p.m. to 6 a.m., matching
our existing curfew for other City recreation facilities.
RECOMMENDA TION
It is recommended that the City Council submit a multi-year application to Three
Rivers Park District for use of the Southwest LRT Route as a designated hiking,
biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and pet walking trail during the
Winter seasons from 2006 to 2011.
A TT ACHMENTS
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Site Map
3. Correspondence from Three Rivers Park District
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The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
DATE:
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND ImNNEPIN C01.JNTIEs, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO:
2006-
September 25. 2006
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
RESOLUTION ACCEYfING USE OF SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL
TRANSIT ROUTE AS A WINTER illKING, BIKING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING,
SNOWSHOEING, AND PET WALKING 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 winter hiking, biking,
cross country skiing, snowshoeing and pet walking trail for the 2006-2011 snow seasons. This use
is to be governed by a 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. seven-day-a-week curfew.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 25th day of September, 2006
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES
Furlong
Lundquist
Peterson
Tjomhom
NO
None
ABSENT
None
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THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
2006-2007 WINTER USE PERMIT
Name of City
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City Hall Phone 952-227-1100
Contact Person
Todd I-bffiran
Phone 952-227-1129
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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, 2006 and March 31,
2007, 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, 2006-March 31,
2007. 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, 2006 and
removed by the City no later than April 15, 2007. 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 22, 2006, 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:
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Title: Park and liecreation Director
(Authorized Representative ofthe City)
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RECEIVED
AUG 0 1 2006
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Memo
DATE: August 1,2006
TO:
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
City of Chanhassen
FROM:
Margie Walz, Assistant Superintendent
Director of Park Operations Services
763/559-6746
SUBJ:
Regional Trails - 2006-2007 Winter Trail Activities Permit
PLEASE RESPOND TO TIllS REQUEST BY SEPTEMBER 22.2006
Enclosed is a copy of the 2006-2007 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. 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, 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 15,2006 and March 31, 2007. 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 Raben, Administrative Assistant, and include verification of
formal City Council action approvin2 the proposed activities (a cOpy of appropriate meetin2 minutes).
Some cities have elected to pass board motions authorizing multi-year Winter Trail Activities P~t
applications. This is completely acceptable to the Park District and may save you administrative time. If your
city has already pre-authorized multi-years, please submit an updated Certificate of Insurance.
If you have questions regarding this, please contact me at 763/559-6746. Thank you.
c: Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent
Boe Carlson, Governmental Relations Administrator
Don DeVeau, Planning & Development Administrator
Jonathan Vlaming, Planning Manager
Tom Furlong, Mayor
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