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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE:
August 21, 2002
SUB J:
Recommendation to Submit Application to the Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park District for a 2002-2003 Winter Use
Permit Authorizing Snowmobile Use on the South LRT Trail
Attached please find a memorandum from Margie Walz, Director of Park
Operations Services for Three Rivers Park District, inquiring as to the City's
interest in applying for a winter use permit for the Southern Light Rail Transit
LRT Trail. The City has applied for and received a permit for snowmobile use
on this trail annually since 1994. The Chanhassen Snowmobile Club assists the
City in maintaining this trail by signing and grooming the trail each season. To
date, citizen concerns over this use have been virtually non-existent while at the
same time the snowmobiling public enjoys a nice trail experience.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Commission recommend the City Council submit an
application to the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District for use of the
southern LRT trail located in Chanhassen as a designated snowmobile trail.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo from Margie Walz, dated August 8, 2002.
2. Application
3. Chanhassen Snowmobile Rules & Regulations
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community, with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautitul parks. A greal place to live, work, and play.
Memo
DATE: August 8, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUB J:
Todd Hoffrnan
Park and Recreation Director
City of Chanhassen
Margie Walz, Director
Park Operations Services
763/559-6746
Regional Trails- 2002-2003 Winter Trail Activities Permit
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
NOTE: PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
Enclosed is a copy of the 2002-2003 Winter Use Permit 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
fi.om the Park District's Board of Commissioners. Please note that the insurance required for the
2002-2003 permit has changed. The specified insurance amounts have been removed and replaced
with a Hold Harmless Statement. A Certificate of Insurance is still required. Attached for your
convenience is a copy of your 2001-2002 permit request.
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 meeting
minutes). An updated Certificate of Insurance, namine Suburban Hennepin Reeional Park
District as an additional named insured, should be submitted with the permit application.
Coveraae will need to show inclusive dates from November 15, 2001 and March 31, 2002.
Please include proposed rules and reeulafions for winter use, as well.
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 Linda Jansen
12615 CountyRoad 9, Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763/559-9000 Fax: 763/559-3287
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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, bv 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 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)
Help Keep snowmobiling Alive in
Chanhassen. Join us at:
Chan Legion
At 7:30PM
Every 2~ Tue.. of the month
HELP 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 IsT. 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 THE CURB OF KERBER BOULEVARD OR ANY OTHER CURB,
YOU MUST RIDE ON THE STREET.
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ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY OR EXPRESS CONSENT OF THE
OWNER OR LESSEE.
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ON THE LRT (THE ABANDON RAIL ROAD BED BETWEEN CHANHASSEN AND CHASKA) BEFORE 7:00AM
& AFTER 7:00PM. THE SPEED LIMIT ON THIS TRAIL IS 30 MPH.
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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.
B. 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:
C. YOU CANNOT RIDE IN LAKE ANN PARK EXCEPT ON THE DESIGNATED TRAIL.
6. TO TOW ANY PERSON OR THING ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY.
AT A SPEED GREATER THAN ! 0 MPH WITHIN 100 FEET OF ANY LAKESHORE, FISHERMAN, FISH OR ICE
HOUSE, OR ANY SLIDING AREA OR SKATING RINK WHEN IN USE:
1N A MANNER AS TO CREATE A LOUD, UNNECESSARY OR UNUSUAL NOISE, WH1CH DISTURBS, ANNOYS
OR INTERFERES WITH THE PEACE AND QUIET OF OTHER 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. THE ROAD BANKS OF KERBER
BOULEVARD, CITY PARKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE OFF LIMIT!!
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 IN DANGER OTHER PERSONS OR PROPERTY. ORGANIZED
PATROLLING WILL BE TAKING PLACE TO ENFORCE THESE LAWS!!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL: CHANHASSEN SNOWMOBILE MEMBERS: GREG HAVLIK 937-5678
CHARLIE LITTFIN 937-8392 OR SCOTT TRUEMPI 949-7372 OR ATTEND CHANHASSEN SNOWMOBILE
CLUB MEETINS EVERY 2~ TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30 AT CHAN LEGION.
SUPPORT YOUR SPORT - JOIN YOUR LOCAL CLUB
HAPPY TRAILS