CR 2003-138 LRT Regional Trai Winter Activites Permit
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September 5, 2003
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HOPKINS:
Council Report 2003-138
LRT REGIONAL TRAIL WINTER ACTIVITIES PERMIT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Move to adopt Resolution 2003-083
approvino winter activities of hikino, bikina and pet walkino on the four reaional 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 seven winter seasons.
Primary 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?
Supportina Documents
. Winter Use Permit
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. Proposed Resolution 2003-083
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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Primary Issues to Consider
~ 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.
~ Is this process the same as the process used in other years?
This process is the same as that completed for the last seven seasons. We experienced many
favorable comments on having the trails plowed and maintained for winter hiking and biking.
There were no problems with vandalism. The maintenance tasks required snow plowing and
occasional sanding because of ice build-up.
~ 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.
~ 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.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-083
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 persons, and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all persons, 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 Hennepin Parks 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 16th day of September,
2003.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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DATE: August .1,2003
TO:
Ray Vogtman
Superintendent of Parks
City of Hopkins
FROM:
Margie Walz, Director \'C\ v.)
Park Operations Services
763/559-6746
SUBJ:
Regional Trails - 2003-2004 Winter Trail Activities Permit
PLEASE RESPOND TO TillS REQUEST BY SEPTEMBER 26. 2003
Enclosed is a copy of the 2003-2004 Winter Use Permit request form for regional trail segments located within
your community. Please determine the level of winter use you are requesting, fill out the application form and
follow the procedures outlined below. Attached for your convenience is a copy of your 2002-2003 permit
request. If your community does not plan to authorize any winter use activities, please indicate (none) in the
box at the top of the permit and return it so that the trail can be signed as CLOSED, by order of your city
council.
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The Winter Use Permit ultimately authorizes your City to utilize the section of trail for the use you request.
Permitted activities are determined by individual communities, contingent upon approval from the Park
District's Board of Commissioners. An updated Certificate ofInsurance. namin2 Suburban Hennepin
Re2ional Park District as an additional named insured. should be submitted with the permit application.
Covera2e will need to show inclusive dates from November 15. 2003 and March 31.2004. Please include
proposed rules and re2ulations for winter use~ as well. Your current certificate of insurance on file with the
Park District expires January 1,2004.
Permit requests should be submitted to Ann Bassett, Administrative ASSistant, and include verification of
formal City Council action approvin2 the proposed activities (a copy of appropriate meetin2 minutes).
Some cities have elected to pass board motions authorizing multi-year Winter Trail Activities Permit
applications. This is completely acceptable to the Park District and may save you administrative time.
If you have questions regarding this, please contact me at 763/559-6746. Thank you.
c: Doug Bryant, Superintendent
Don DeVeau, Development Administrator
Boe Carlson, Trails Coordinator
Mayor Eugene Maxwell
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Authorization is hereby requested from the Park District Board of Commissioners to use
portions of the Regional Trail Corridor for winter use activities between November 15,
2003 and March 31, 2004, as determined by each municipality within guidelines set forth
herein on District property located within individual City boundaries.
It is understood and agreed that approval from the Park District Board of Commissioners is
contingent upon the following conditions:
. The City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Park District, its officials,
officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from any liability, claims, causes of action,
judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,
resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the City, its respective
contractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by the, and/or anyone for whose
acts and/or omissions they may be liable for related to the winter use of the Regional
Trail Corridor. If City maintains general liability insurance at the time this permit is
issued, City shall provide the Park District with a Certificate of Insurance, naming
Three Rivers Park District as an additional named insured.
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. The City agrees to maintain the trail, including, but not limited to, any plowing,
sweeping, sanding, packing, trash pick-up, and sign replacement, between November
15, 2003-March 31, 2004. The City further agrees to immediately address all safety
issues on or adjacent to trails.
. The City will provide signage at locations approved by the Park District, notifying the
public of authorized winter activities within its city limits; activities may include, but are
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not limited to, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or pet
walking. Winter use signs must be installed by the City at designated locations prior to
November 15,2003 and removed by the City no later than April 15, 2004. These signs
are totally the responsibility of each municipality.
. Snowmobiling is not allowed on asphalt trails. Permitted use for snowmobiles
will be limited to direct crossing and/ or in areas where the snowmobile trail is
kept from running on paved trails and bridges. If snowmobiling is permitted,
cities must take steps to keep snowmobiles from damaging paved trails,
bridges and other property.
. The City agrees to enforce rules and regulations established by the municipality
as part of its request for a Winter Use Permit.
. The City agrees to repair all trail surface damage that occurs as a result of
winter trail activities and/ or maintenance, including, but not limited to,
bituminous/ concrete repair, bridge deck repair, grading or adding aggregate
pursuant to guidelines established by the Park District. .
. The City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all persons, regardless
of residence.
Each City is required to submit its annual permit requests, including proposed
rules and regulations, by September 30, 2003, after which the Park District may take
up to 45 business days to process. Each permit request must be submitted as a
result of formal City Council action, with accompanying verification, agreeing to
the terms and conditions outlined by the Park District's Winter Use Permit. It
should be further understood that no winter activity will be allowed on segments
of the Regional Trail Corridor where municipalities do not request and receive
permits.
The Park District reserves the right to terminate a permit at any time, if the
conditions set forth herein are not followed.
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