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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -53
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SNOWMOBILE TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan makes the following
recommendation: "Snowmobiles have been a continued source of controversy in recent
years, despite increased efforts to enforce City codes regulating their use. Private property
trespass and damage have been raised as issues relative to snowmobiling. More
importantly the safety and compatibility of snowmobiles with pedestrian uses and motor
vehicles make the use of snowmobiles questionable on the trail system and streets,
respectively. Consideration should be given to prohibiting their use on public property
within the community" and;
WHEREAS, snowmobile usage on the regional trail was a major point of
discussion during the Comprehensive Plan Public hearing held February 21, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Park Commissions have made differing
recommendations to the City Council regarding snowmobile usage in the City of
Shorewood; and
WHEREAS, there are differing opinions on the number and seriousness of
reported violations of rules by snowmobilers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes a comprehensive analysis of problems
relating to snowmobile usage on the Regional Trail and on City right of way.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood that a Special Temporary Snowmobile Task Force is hereby created to operate
within the following parameters:
PURPOSE:
The Task Force is created to investigate reports of snowmobilers violating City code, make
recommendations regarding steps to reduce snowmobile violations, draft and rmplement an
action~plan to acquire accurate data on the number and seriousness of violations during the
1995/96 snowmooile season, analyze said data and prepare recommendations regarding the
potential of banning snowmobiling in all or part of the City, and as an alternative a
continuum of steps which could be taken to make snowmobilmg a safer more acceptable
means of winter recreation and transport in Shorewood.
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OBJECTIVES:
The Task Force shall address a full range of issues in their report to the City Council
regarding snowmobiling in Shorewood:
. Define the issues and identify and determine the extent of problems to be addressed.
. Analyze and report on issues and problems regarding snowmobiling on the Regional
Trail City rights-of-way, City streets and private property.
. Review possible strategies to reduce incidents of noncompliance with City code and to
acquire reliable data on such incidents including but not limited to: additional or revised
snow patrol activity; use of radar or videotape; additional signage, educational
programs, physical barriers, and additional patrol by Hennepin County Water Patrol
and~Sherift~ and South Lake Police.
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TASK FORCE MAKE UP:
The Task Force shall be made up of a member of the Planning Commission (with an
alternate), a member of the Park Commission (with an alternate), and four Shorewood
residents (with a balance of opinions on snowmobiling). The Chief of the South Lake
Minnetonka Public Safety Department, a representative of the Shorewood Snow Patrol,
and the City Administrator shall be nonvoting members, and provide staff support. The
City ~ouncil shall appoint the members and designate the chairperson by separate
resolutIOn.
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS:
Expenditure of funds in the form of staff support or equipment shall be authorized in
advance by the City Council. Normal City polIcIes and procedures shall be followed.
PROCEDURE:
Meetings shall be called by the Chair by requesting the City Administrator to send a notice
of the tIme and place of the meeting and an agenda to the task force members. Notice will
be P9sted at regular locations and mailed to the press at least 72 hours in advance of the
meetmg.
SUNSET:
The mission of the Task Force shall be completed and the Task Force shall cease to exist
following final report to the City Council (including majority and minority opinions),
within one year of its first meeting, unless the Ci!Y Council, oy. resolution, expands the
mission of the Task Force and its ouration. The City Council will take appropnate action
on recommendations within 60 days of the final report.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 12th
day of June, 1995.
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Robert B. Bean, Mayor
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