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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 20, 2002 Mr. Koppy stated the property includes 20 acres of land. The area in question is the only place the snowmobiles can cross the freeway. The Association does not want to wait until next year to be told they cannot use the property. He stated the Association is trying to solve the problem now. He stated the Association is working with the County Park and Rice Creek Watershed District to build a bridge to cross the open water. The Association is requesting the use of the 80th Street right-of-way for a designated crossing. Public Services Director DeGardner stated the current City ordinances allow snowmobiles on the right-of-way. However, there is an existing home about 100 feet away from the trail. He stated he wanted the City to look at all options before designating the trail as a snowmobile trail. The City needs to have a good rationale for allowing the use of the right-of-way. Mr. Koppy stated the Association has looked at the whole ea and this location is the easiest place to cross and has the least impact on residents. Public Services Director DeGardner stated use of the ri Council action but there might be an issue with the pro addressed. would not require er that will have to be Mr. Koppy stated the Association can run a fenc-. fro e park to 1-20 to keep snowmobiles on the trail. The speed limit c . _ e lowered to eliminate noise if the City has someone to enforce the lower spe Public Services Director DeGardner ster speed limit would minimize the impact on property owners in the are Councilmember Carlson inquire Services Director DeGare mer state that area with the City of plans with Hugo regarding trails. Public re are no immediate plans for a trail connection in Mayor Bergeson advised the .wmobile Association to work with Public Services Director DeGardner as much as possible to minimize the impact on area neighbors while using the right-of-way as a designated snowmobile trail. PELTIER LAKE SURFACE WATER ZONING, MARTY ASLESON Environmental Specialist Asleson stated this issue was discussed at the last Council work session. He briefly reviewed the background of the issue noting the use of the lake on the northern side is causing the Herons to leave the area. An ordinance has been introduced to the City of Centerville. Staff would like to pursue a joint agreement with Centerville to limit the use of the lake on the northern side. Centerville is holding two public hearings in March with the intent of approval for a "slow no wake speed" year-round on the northern side of the lake. 5