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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 11. 2000 Page 4 . Ms. McPherson stated that she felt the issue is enforcement and education. She noted that staff will work with the newspaper to get the word out on where snowmobiling is allowed. Commissioner Huberty asked the club members if having to trailer a snowmobile to a trail head was an issue, rather than being able to snowmobile right from their property. Mr. Erickson stated that if he had to trailer his snowmobile, he would not take it to a trail head two blocks away; he would go "up north" instead. The Commissioners discussed fines and possible confiscation of snowmobiles for violators riding on city trails. Mr. Beahen stated that the City has the right to charge up to a $700 fine, but he did not know if the County judges would enforce it. He also did not feel that the law would allow the city to confiscate snowmobiles of violators. Commissioner Dave Anderson suggested that the City provide the posts for the signs to be posted by the club. He also suggested posting the trail at County Road No. 33 heading south and all snowmobile access points on the paved trails. He felt there needs to be a significant number of signs in order to be effective. Commissioner Anderson was not sure snowmobiles should be allowed on County Road # 1 in the area by Meadowvale School since there is no way for them to get from Meadowvale to the snowmobile trail. . Mr. Strommen of the snowmobile club stated that some of their members had questions on the urban service area and did not understand where it begins and ends. He stated that they would like to work with city staff on clarifying the ordinance. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEN ITEMS PROPOSED BY THE RIVER CITY SNOW RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB, WHICH INCLUDES THE CLUB WORKING WITH CITY STAFF TO CLARIFY THE SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Westrum suggested that the "no motorized vehicles" signs include the "fine of up to $700" information. The Commissioners also felt the information should be published in the Star News. Chair Kuester arrived at this time (7:36 p.m.) 9.C.l. Park Deoartment Discussion Michele McPherson stated that she would like input from the Commission on how they would like to proceed with the park department development issue. . Chair Kuester suggested that as a first order, a subcommittee be formed. Chair Kuester and Commissioners Sladek, Huberty, Westrum and Dana Anderson volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. The subcommittee will meet prior to the November 8th Park and Recreation Commission meeting to develop a task list. Also, members of the subcommittee will plan to attend the State Conference in St. Cloud and possibly meet with representatives of Champlin. The Commissioners