CR 05-116- Winter trail use
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August 22, 2005
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Council Report 2005-116
HOPKINS
LRT REGIONAL TRAIL WINTER ACTIVITIES PERMIT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Move to adopt Resolution 2005-078 approvinq
winter activities of hikinq. bikinq and pet walkinq on the four reqional trails in Hopkins."
Overview
Three Rivers Park District allows certain winter activities on the regional trails, contingent upon
approval from the Park District's Board of Commissioners. This approval requires a verification of
formal City Council Action approving the proposed activities. If no formal action is taken the trails will
be signed as closed, by order of the local City Council. This procedure is the same as that used for
the last nine winter seasons.
Primarv Issues to Consider
. Certificate of Insurance
. Is this process the same as the process used in other years?
. What happens if the city does not approve a permit?
. Does this action impact additional funding or staff work loads?
Supportinq Documents
. Winter Use Permit
. Park Board Minutes
. Proposed Resolution 2005-078
s & Streets Superintendent
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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Primary Issues to Consider
o Certificate of Insurance
A certificate of insurance naming Three Rivers Park District as an additional insured is required. This
was completed last year as well and is taken care of by the Finance Director.
o Is this process the same as the process used in other years?
This process is the same as that completed for the last nine seasons. We experienced many
favorable comments on having the trails plowed and maintained for winter hiking and biking. Ther€
were no problems with vandalism. The maintenance tasks required snow plowing and occasional
sanding because of ice build-up.
o What happens if the city does not approve a permit?
If the City Council does not approve a winter permit, Three Rivers Park District will close the trails at
the city limits and post "Trail Closed" signs as per direction of Hopkins City Council.
o Does this action impact additional funding or staff work loads?
City crews have been plowing and maintaining these trails for the last several winters. The impact on
staff is minimal to plow and sand. Use patterns are fairly high, which should justify continued winter
maintenance.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-078
RESOLUTION APPROVING REGIONAL TRAIL WINTER USE
WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that year round activities such as hiking and
biking are beneficial to the health and well-being of all person, and
WHEREAS, The City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all person, regardless
of whether or not they are City residents, and
WHEREAS, The City encourages such health related winter activities by maintaining two
regional trails between November 15 - March 31, and
WHEREAS, maintenance includes plowing, sweeping, sanding, trash pick-up and sign
replacement and immediately addressing all safety issues,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins,
Minnesota, hereby requests from Three Rivers Park District the authorization to allow
winter use activities such as hiking, biking, and pet walking on the two regional LRT trail
corridors located in the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota this 20th day of September,
2005.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk