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City Council Minutes <br />October 21, 2002 <br />............................. <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />Paul Vaclg 9940 209m Avenue - Stated that a ban is excessive. He felt that this was a law <br />enforcement issue. <br /> <br />Michelle Goiseng, 19895 Zane Street - Stated that the city should use the resources of the <br />local clubs to help with enforcement. She stated that more classes could be offered. <br /> <br />Lori Collins, 10046 146m Street - Stated that more education should be provided to <br />snowmobilers and it takes time to educate citizens. <br /> <br />John Finch, 18554 Queen Street - Stated that the city should look at statistics before <br />making any decisions. <br /> <br />Mayor Klinzing closed the public comment period. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dietz questioned whether citizens could become involved with <br />enforcement of the snowmobile ordinance similar to a Reserve Officer. <br /> <br />City Attorney Charlie Wilson stated that it is possible but that the city would have to be <br />careful on the type of tasks that they assign and they would have to properly educate and <br />instruct these individuals. <br /> <br />Assistant Police Chief Jeff Beahen stated that the police department is limited on the type of <br />enforcement that they can provide. He stated that legal signage must be installed in order to <br />enforce the ordinance. He discussed the complaints received over the last two years. <br /> <br />Assistant Chief Beahen stated that it is up to the court system to enforce the fines. He <br />encouraged citizens to contact the courthouse and request that stiffer penalties and fines be <br />enforced on violators of the snowmobile ordinance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuester stated that she believes enforcement of the snowmobile ordinance <br />is the issue. She stated that the city does not have enough manpower or funds to keep up <br />with enforcement of snowmobile violators. Councilmember Kuester stated that a substantial <br />amount of volunteers would be needed from the community to help law enforcement with <br />enforcement and education. <br /> <br />Councilmember Tveite stated that the low volume of complaints that were called in to the <br />police department surprised him. He felt that enforcement of the ordinance is the issue. He <br />requested staff to contact the City of Osseo and inquire as to how they monitor and enforce <br />their ordinance. He stated that the moratorium was put into place due to safety concerns of <br />and for residents. He would like staff to explore other options for establishing a trail system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Motin stated that the city should consider applying a minimal amount of <br />restrictions and to allow people to snowmobile from any home to a trail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dietz stated that enforcement of the snowmobile ordinance is the issue. <br /> <br />Mayor Klinzing stated that the city has also heard many concerns from residents that would <br />like more restrictions on where citizens can snowmobile. She stated that she didn't know if <br />it would be possible for everyone to go from his or her home to a snowmobile trail. Mayor <br />Klinzing stated that there should be greater enforcement of the ordinance but that if <br /> <br /> <br />