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Park & Recreation Minutes September 13. 2000 Page 5 . Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that he did not feel the public's use of the trails has been impaired by the practices and events at Woodlands so far. but that in the future it may be necessary to regulate the use. He felt that the Gitchi Gummi event should be posted and a map placed at the park, showing which areas they will be using. Mr. Ring-Jarvi noted that during the ski season, the senior high school posts where they will be skiing each day. Commissioner Dana Anderson felt that it would be appropriate for the Commission to consider some type of fee schedule in the future. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY SARA ZIMMER OF THE GITCHI GUMMI SPORT ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT A TWO-DAY SKI CLINIC AT WOODLAND TRAIL ON OCTOBER 14 AND 15,2000, WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE EVENT BE POSTED AND A MAP PROVIDED AT THE PARK ENTRANCE SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THEIR EVENTS. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Mr. Ring-Jarvi complemented the Commission on the Woodland Trails facility and suggested that they consider adding lighting and a shelter in the future. 10.A.3. River City Snow Riders Trail Sianaae . Mr. Greg Strommen, Trail Coordinator, and Lance Erickson, President of the River City Snow Riders were present to review the signs which are proposed to be located at Orono Park and at the corner of Jackson and Highway 169. Mr. Strommen explained that the signs will be 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide and will serve to provide information and maps to snowmobilers advising them how to get through the City of Elk River. There will be a locked, Plexiglas cover on the roofed signs to display the information. The signs will be maintained by the Club. Mr. Strommen stated that the Orono Park sign could also be used to post athletic events at the park during the summer. Ms. McPherson stated that the proposed sign location at Jackson and Highway 169 is owned by the EDA and is for sale, so the Club would need to work out placement of that sign with the City. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked if the club would be required to meet the City's sign ordinance. Ms. McPherson noted that they will be required to get a sign permit and there are different regulations for the various zoning districts. She stated that staff will work with the Club to meet their needs. Commissioner Dana Anderson expressed his support for the Club I s work to promote safe snowmobiling routes through the city. Commissioner Peterson asked if parking was needed at the Jackson & Highway 169 site. Mr. Lance Erickson explained that the location is not a trail head; it is being placed there as a "heads up" to snowmobilers that they are welcome to travel through the city and to show them how. .