HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 - SnowmobileSTAFF REPORT
DATE: July 10, 2018
DISCUSSION
AGENDA ITEM: Snowmobile Ordinance
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The Council discussed changes to the snowmobile ordinance at the April 10th work session. Numerous
changes were discussed so staff was directed to work on it and bring it back to a future meeting.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the City Council amend the snowmobile ordinance? If so, how?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Included in your packet is a redlined snowmobile ordinance to show the proposed changes. Also included
in your packet is a map of the snowmobile trails in the area to use as a point of reference when discussing
section (D) related to trail riding.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Lake Elmo Code amendments
• Star Snowmobile Trail Map
Lake Elmo, MN Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER 70: SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES
Section
70.01 Incorporation by reference
70.02 Regulations
§ 70.01 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE.
Provisions of M.S. Ch. 84, as amended from time to time, shall be applicable to the
City of Lake Elmo. In those cases where there is a conflict between the provisions of
M.S. Ch. 84 and this chapter, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
(Ord. 97-164, passed 12-20-2006)
§ 70.02 REGULATIONS.
(A) No person shall operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on a public
sidewalk or within the unimproved portion of a city street. or upon any public park or
playground.
(B) No person shall operate a snowmobile on city streets except for when traveling
in the most right-hand lane available for automobile traffic or as close as practicable
to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway and when traveling in the same
direction as automobile traffic in that lane.
(C) No person shall operate a snowmobile in the ditch except in the ditch bottom or
outside slope of any drainage ditch which lies within and runs parallel to any city-
controlled public road easement. Motorized recreational vehicles may not be operated
on any boulevard area where an identifiable ditch is not present.
(D) No person shall ride a snowmobile in the right of way as a substitute for trail
riding. Travel in the right of way shall be used to reach a destination such a trail,
public body of water, public gathering place, residence, etc.
(E)No person shall operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on city-owned
property.
(FC) No person shall operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle between the hours
of 11:00 p.m.midnight and 7:00 a.m. provided that all-terrain vehicles may be used for
snow plowing purposes during prohibited hours.
(DG) No person shall operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle within 50 10 feet
of a residential dwelling unless such operation occurs on property owned or occupied
by the operator of the snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle and such operation is for the
purpose of accessing a public right-of-way from private property.
(HE) No person shall operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle within 100 feet of
any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink, or sliding area.
(Ord. 97-164, passed 12-20-2006) Penalty, see § 10.99
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56 EAST 6TH STREET • ST. PA UL MN 55101
651-222-8004 • WWW.ALLEGRASTP.COM
DECALS • TRAILER WRAPS
PRINT • MARKETING
VEHICLE GRAPHICS
We wish to thank these businesses for
their help and dedication in making
this map possible for you, the snow-
mobiler.
PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE ESTABLISHMENTS:★ 1 Tousley Motorsports
3 Lake Elmo Marathon
4 Old Log Cabin
5 Meister’s Bar & Grill
6 Waldoch Sports
7 Blacksmith Lounge
8 Chikos Bar & Grill
9 Stillwater Motors
10 Beach Club Bar & Grill
11 Witzel Electric
12 Country Barn Video
13 Stillwater Bowl/The Heights
14 NRI
15 Gasthaus Bavarian
16 Lake Elmo Bank
17 Fractional Toy Store
18 Meister’s
19 Woody's Bar & Grill
20 Century Power
21 AmericInn
22 TirePros
23 Jerry’s Auto
24 Truck Utilities
25 Big Marine Lake Store
26 Hagberg’s
27 Twin Point Tavern
28 Dey-Core Enterprises Inc.
29 Mantyla Well Drilling
30 Sal's Angus Grill
31a & 31b Holiday Station Stores
32 Market Place Car Wash
33 Merit Chevrolet
34 Ron Bragg Drywall
35 Hugo American Legion
38 Freedom Valu Centers
39 Bungalow Inn
40 Not Justa Cafe
41 Bayport Legion
42 Altemp Mechanical Inc.
43 Straightline Performance
PLEASE THANK THESE
MAP SPONSORS
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