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NSRS n North Star Risk Services, Inc. 1401 West 76th Street.Suite 550 Minneapolis,MN 55423 (612)861-8600 September 2, 1986 Mr. Randy Schumacher, Administrator City of Lino Lakes Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Dear Mr. Schumacher: This letter will confirm my visit on August 28, 1986 to the City of Lino Lakes. The purpose of my visit was to review your safety program pertaining to your BMX track. At the time of my visit, I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Dale Volk, your public works director and make a partial tour of the BMX track. As a result of a recent loss control survey, prompt attention should be given to these recommendations which will assist in minimizing the potential for loss. GENERAL OPERATIONS R-1-86 The bicycle motocross track in Lino Lakes Park represents a signifi- cant exposure for potential injury and liability to the City of Lino Lakes. Hence, we recommend the city seriously consider removal of the track. At a minimum, the following measure should be taken to assist in minimizing this injury and liability potential . a) Maintenance of the track surface should be improved so as to main- tain a well groomed track surface at all times. This is especially important after rain and water run-off. The track currently con- tains areas which have some washouts and rutting which poses a serious hazard to bicyclists using the track. Also, currently there is a pond area filled with tires in the center of one of the turns. This maintenance should also extend to the areas bordering the track surface so that any border markings, buried tires, etc. are kept visible above surrounding grassy areas at all times. b) The entire track area should be enclosed with a substantial sec- urity fence. The fence should be of a height and construction to sufficiently secure the track from unauthorized use. By doing this, the track then can be used only under strict supervision in conjunction with sanctioned racing events. At the time of my visit, it was pointed out that the current 4' fence allowed children in the area to throw their bicycles over the fence and use the track with no supervision.