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<br />r(/ ~\) <br />( ~ <br />. <br /> <br />City of ~ <br />Elk <br /> <br /> <br />Item # 5 . 4 . <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />Mayor & City Council <br />Michele MCPherso&;ctor of Planning <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />November 20, 2000 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />Use of Gary Street Water Tower Site for <br />Snowmobile Safety Training <br /> <br />Request <br /> <br />The River City Snow Riders have requested use of the Gary Street water tower site for <br />snowmobile safety training on Saturday, December 16, 2000. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. E-mail Request to Use Site <br />. Location Map <br />. City Policy re: Use of City Property <br /> <br />Analysis <br /> <br />The snowmobile club has requested use of the area near the Gary Street water tower <br />site for the driving portion of the snowmobile safety course. This course is geared <br />toward educating younger snowmobilers in safe snowmobile operation. <br /> <br />A portion of the area adjacent to the water tower will be utilized for winter hockey <br />skating. In fact, the hockey boards may be in place by December 16, 2000, weather <br />and time permitting. There is, however, ample room west of the hockey rinks for use by <br />the snowmobilers. <br /> <br />The City Council adopted a policy (attached) for use of city-owned land that is being <br />marketed for sale. This site has been discussed as a possible location for either the <br />Minnesota Sports Federation or a YMCA, however, it is not being marketed for sale. <br />The requested use appears to be consistent with the guidelines established by the <br />attached policy. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Staff recommends that the City Council allow use of the Gary Street property for the <br />snowmobile safety course on December 16, 2000 with the condition that any excessive <br />damage caused by the snowmobiles will be corrected by the snowmobile club. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway. P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420. Fax (763) 441-7425 <br />