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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 11. 2000 Page 3 . COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINNESOTA BIATHLON FALL FESTIVAL EVENT TO BE HELD IN WOODLAND TRAILS PARK, OCTOBER 19 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2000, UNDER THE TERMS LISTED IN THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GROUP REGARDING POSTING OF THE EVENT, CAUTIONARY SIGNAGE AND SUPERVISION OF THE RIFLE RANGE. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Dave Anderson noted that the Biathlon Festival will have a significant impact on the park, and that signs and cones will need to be placed. Michele McPherson stated that she will try to put an article in the City's newsletter. The Current, to notify citizens of the event. Also, she will be in contact with the coach bye-mail to ensure that the required safety precautions are taken. 9.A.2. Woodland Loppet. January 14,2001 Ms. Darlene Nichols, Vice Chair of the Woodlands Loppet. was present to request use of Woodland Trails and Park on January 14,2001, for the Woodlands Loppet. sponsored by the Nordic Ski Club. Ms. Nichols stated that the race will begin at noon, starting at Meadowvale School. and will run till approximately 2:30 p.m. There will be a 15k race and a 30k race. She noted that the trails will still be available for park users during the event. . COMMISSIONER HUBERTY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY DIANE NICHOLS FOR THE WOODLANDS LOPPET TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 14,2001, FROM NOON TO 2:30 P.M., WEATHER PERMlnlNG, AND THAT PROPER CAUTIONARY SIGNAGE BE PLACED, AS NECESSARY. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.A.3. Cross Country Ski Schedule - 2000-2001 This item was noted for the Commission's information; no action was required. 9.AA. Snowmobile Trail Recommendation Mr. Erickson and Mr. Strommen were present. representing the River City Snow Riders Club. They stated that they are interested in protecting the interests of the law-abiding snowmobilers who wish to move through the city, not the few "renegades" who have no regard for the law. Jeff Beahen, Assistant Police Chief. explained that the City of Elk River is unique in that it has a significant amount of undeveloped area. Therefore, it seems reasonable to continue allowing snowmobiling until it becomes a problem. He stated that the Police Department only has two snowmobiles for enforcement. Mr. Beahen explained that snowmobiles are dispatched in pairs for safety reasons, so the amount of enforcement coverage they can provide is limited. He noted that they hope to be adding GPS for navigational purposes in the near future. Mr. Beahen noted that a section of the sidewalk along Jackson was signed last year for snowmobiling to provide a safer route for snowmobiles. .