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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />June 9, 2010 <br />8.2.B. Horses on Great Northern Trail <br />Page 41 <br />Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that horse riding has been <br />prohibited on the Great Northern Trail south of CR 33 since it was paved. When the <br />paving of the portion north of CR33 was planned horse riding was fairly common on <br />the existing unpaved section of trail on north of CR33. Staff's recommendation at <br />that time was to wait and see how the trail was used and whether there would an <br />issue with multiple user types. A letter from a pedestrian user who has concerns <br />regarding the horse riders using the trail was recently received. Staff requests that the <br />Park and Recreation Commission discuss the various uses of the trail and whether at <br />this time it might be appropriate to restrict horse riders from the section of paved <br />trail. <br />Commissioner Niziolek stated the trail use etiquette needs to be taught. <br />Commissioner Jaker stated that there are many different user types and all can co- <br />existhowever when issues arise at what point are the users separated for safety. <br />Mx. Maertz shared that staff can do some research of what other cities axe doing and <br />bring that back to commission. <br />Commissioner Peterson shared that mixed used of the trail is not a good idea; first <br />someone will get hurt and second have the horseback riders been contacted about <br />this issue. <br />Mr. Maertz stated that they had not been contacted. <br />Commissioner Anderson shared that as the Elk River Parks system develops areas <br />and usage will change and evolve, at the next commission meeting staff should <br />present what are some options of what other cities axe doing. <br />9. Information/Update Items <br />9.1. Community Events <br />Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit showcased Farmer's Market and this year's Ice <br />Arena Ice Show along with a video of the Riverfront's Concert Series. <br />9.2. Park HinhliQhts <br />Planner/Parks Planner, Chris Leesebexg showcased Mississippi Oaks Park and <br />Riverplace Park. <br />9.3. Adopt-A-Park Update <br />Planner/Parks Planner, Chris Leeseberg showcased Mississippi Oaks Park and <br />Riverplace Paxk. <br />