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Home My WebLink About6.a. Snowmobile Ordinance � CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTtON CITY COUNCiL DATE: Aprii 4, 1995 AGENDA ITEM: Snowmobile Ordinance AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Jim Topitzhofer, Parks and Recreation and AGEND� Community Center Director. ATTACHMENTS: Amended Ordinance, Minnesota Safety Laws, APPROVED BY: Rules, and Regulations. The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed the current snowmobile ordinance and recommends several changes. I have attached our the amended ordinance with changes underlined. According to Police Chief Elliel Knutson, the Police Department has received an insignificant amount of calls pertaining to snowmobile operation. However, despite the poor snowmobile conditions of this last season, some recent calls were received about snowmobiles driving on boulevards. Other recent camplaints have been received about snowmobiles driving on Birger Pond. Chief Knutson will be present to further �eport on these calls. Chief Knutson and I met with Kevin Kelly, Rosemount Snowtoppers President (local snowmobile club). Because snowmobile use is very prevalent in Rosemount and there are many open areas, we are recommending not to introduce significant restrictions in the ordinance. Recommended changes include: 1) Prohibit snowmobile operation in City parks, bike routes, sidewalks, boulsvards, and schoots. 2) Persons under the age of 16 must possess a Safety Certificate before operating a snowmobile on a , street. Kevin Kelly and other members of Rosemount Snowtoppers may be present to share in the discussion. RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. X11.14, PERTAINING TO SNOWMOBILE OPERATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, AMENDING ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE SECTION 8-3-3. COUNCIL ACTION: ..- CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ORDINANCE NO. XII.14 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SNOWMOBILE OPERATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT; AMENDING ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE SECTION 8-3-3. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Rosemount City Code Section 8-8-3 is amended as follows: 8-3-3: OPERATION RESTRICTIONS: A. Unlawful Operation: Except as otherwise herein provided, snowmobiles may be operated within the limits of the Ciry. It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the City limits as follows: 1. Upon any street within a platted area except on the most direct route to the operator's destination. 2. Upon private property of another specific permission of the owner or person in control of said properry. 3. Upon public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel or on boulevaxds. 4. Upon the streets within platted areas as pemutted by this Chapter, at a speed exceeding ten (10) miles per hour. 5. Upon public bike or walkin�. 6. Upon Ci, nark �rope , or public school propertv. 7. Persons under the age of 16 may not operate a snowmobile without proof of' Minnesota Snowmobile Safetv Training Certificate. B. Permitting Unlawful Operation: It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter. ', ; { 1 : . }��y.��s_ � r � .. �} . . �:'.•�-�y �� . 2��T� a''; v- `,� � t ;�":� T �. � •a�l •.s K'' � ~' it ; ` � �• •1yt 4 - " .,T � i •, . > \ J , w s ��i+ '.r s�� -. �#+"' , `:. '�� _, .;{ y ��s � � � � � � ` :., r a � � � � � �. � ` ,•, �`�' :i:-"`-F . - s � �� A.,��_� .��,�� 's a'� - "` . • . --„-�:°�;:ti.:tlt _ �,, � �� ► � , � i �v • .. � i �_� .,•� � :- °� 3 :��'; +p� � � �t-iJ ; :�� ; � :� -`-�' ,��-� ; .� } ��! � _ ` � '�5 jj � �+. " . �' �• �• � 3� � :�. f �-� w`� . T � _ � e � ��_ :4. . .J �7 " $ }� x � € f .g - . . �.- i ; , � �t '• : � ' � ; _ r 1�. _ '�' ' � �. �` f ...�_ � . � � � . i��_ . � S�'._ d} — ."- � �-' �_ - . 3r _ r �. � 1 f�_T� !. . . � � � _{ f_.- � -;� � _ � -- . .}� . � . �} t � ='i,j. � _ ..�. � �� .�� t �� '•�' �� =� _ _ 4 � �r� �►�� ;i�; � `; , �_ �� - _ � . > :�t ce� � � : '�- `�� s �# ' ��. 4 ; �_ � T �,� . -� � �,� `� { �'� .� ' ��: -y- _�i 3 " � y� ',�� -:.Fi � �� -�� -_�. i �� .l � ��'-x� � , ' .�� •.,:�.:.. ��`f_� 't. � ' - c�' �� I 1 � � � • City of Rosemount Ordinance No. B-52 � AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B v � CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE �_ ' Wensmann Seventh Addition and Wensmann Eighth Alddit�°n THE CITY COUNCII.OF THE CTTY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance No. B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled "City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance," is hereby amended to rezone from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential (detached) the following described property locateri within the City of Rosemount, Minnesota to-wit: Lots 1 - 8, Block 1,Wensmann Seventh Addition Lots 1 - 10,Block 2,Wensmann Seventh Addition Lots 1 and 12, Block 3,Wensmann Seventh Addition , tion 2. Further, Ordinance No. B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled "City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance," is hereby amended to rezone from AG Agriculture to R-2 Single Family Attached the following described property located within the City of Rosemount, Minnesota to-wit: Lots 1-55, Block 1, Wensmann Eighth Addition ��j,Q�. Further, Ordinance No. B, adopted September 19, 1989 entitled "City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance," is hereby amended to rezoning from AG Agriculture to PB Public/Quasi-Public the following described property located within the City of Rosemount, Minnesota to-wit: Outlot A,Wensmann Eighth Addition � , ection 4. The Zoning Map of the City of Rosemount, refened to and described in said Ordinanca No. B as that certain map entitled "ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT", shall not be republisheti to show the aforesaid rezaning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the said zoning map on file in the Clerk's office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this Ordinance and all of the notation references and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference , and made a part of this Ordinance. $�tion 5. This ordinance shall be effective immediately ugon its passage and publication according to law. E1vAC'rE�ANn O�tnA�lvEn into an Ordinance this 4th day of April, 1995. . CITY OF ROSEMOUNT �"'� ' /��- E.B. McMenomy, Mayor ATrES'r: :� S M. Wal , City Clerk . Published in the Rosemount Town Pages this day of , 1995. ' orars-sa : : 4l4/95 Paga 1 of l r'� CITY OF ROSEMOUNT . ORDINANCE NO. XII.14 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SNOWMOBILE OPERATION WITHIN TI� LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROSE:I�IOUNT; A�1�E: ING ROSEl�IOUNT CITY CODE SECTION 8-3-3. THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROS�IOUNT ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Rosemount Ciry Code Sectioa 8-8-3 is amended as follows: 8-3-3: OPERATION RESTRICTIONS: A. Unlawiul Operauon: E:ccept as atherwise herein provided, snowmobiles may be operated within the Iimits of the Ciry. It is uniawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the City limits as follows: 1. Upon any sueet within a plarted area except on the most direct route to the —, operator;s destination. � i 2. Upon private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of said property. 3. Upon public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel or on boulevards. 4. Upon the streets within platted areas as permitted by this Chapter, at a speed ` exceeding ten (10) miles per hour. 5 U�on nublic bike or walkinQ trail. 6 Ugon Citv vark�ro�ertv or public school nropertv. 7 Persons under the aQe of 16 mav not overate a snowmobile without �roof of Minnesota Snowmobile Safetv Trainin� Certificate. B. Permittina Unlawful Operation: It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter. - - , �' -- Section 2. Effective Date. � This ordinance is effective the day following its publication. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemount this fouith (4th) day of April, I995. , � E.B. M Menom , yar . 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More importantly,DQR is something that whatever Izind of riding you dq desi�,m and build every major compo- see the instnunents at night or in a where,fi-om anybody.Md there are a Ski-D�o rider can count on to from deep powder to flatout nent,unlike other"manufacturers:' �blinding squall,so ours are among the more examples,including some of � ��e�� /� speed,your Ski-Doo is engineered We build into each one DQR,engi- biggest and brightest gauges in the the engineering features you see at �g�neered For ihe Way You Ride: '�.�'' �' ��% � �;��• for the way you ride. neering innovation and all the things business.We know that you can't the top right of this page.All reasons �oTaarma�s�e�,m�m�e�� Snowmobiling Under the Influence Minnesota Trespass Laws A conservation officer, sheriff, or other peace officer who has good Trespass is the most frequent complaint landowners have against reason to believe you are operating a snowmobile while under the T snowmobilers. Always ask for permission before entering private influence of alcohol or drugs may ask you to take a sobriety test. land. If your blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit of If you violate the Minnesota trespass law, you are guilty of a 0.10 you will be charged with snowmobiling under the influence. If � misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by fines of up to $700, a convicted, you will lose your operating privileges for a year and be jail sentence of up to 90 days, and loss of your machine's registration fined up to $700. You may also go to jail. for one year. If you refuse to take the test, you can still be arrested for Snowmobiling Under the Influence, and you will have to pay a $500 You are guilty of a gross misdemeanor when you: civil penalty and will automatically lose your snowmobile privileges • Knowingly disregard signs prohibiting trespass. for a year or more. You may also be assessed other penalties. • Trespass after the landowner tells you not to. Driving while intoxicated convictions of any type are cumula- • Violate the trespass law twice in three years. tive and will enhance penalties for future convictions of driving while intoxicated. If you are convicted of a gross misdemeanor, you are subject to fines up to $3,000 and up to one year in jail. You will also lose your machine's registration for one year and all hunting privileges for two Speed Limits years. You may NOT operate a snowmobile: You must have permission to: • In excess of 50 mph on any public lands or waters. • Enter legally posted land. • In excess of the posted speed limits on a trail. • Enter agricultural land, including Conservation Reserve • At a speed greater than various trail, terrain and visibility Program (CRP) land or RIM Reserve Program land, to operate conditions dictate. a motor vehicle. • In excess of a road's posted speed limit or 50 mph while operating in a ditch. You may NOT: � • Wound or kill another person's domestic animal or destroy private property. Accidents ; • Pass through a closed gate without returning it to the origi- nal position. During the past several winters, Minnesota has had an average of 16 • Stray off the groomed portions of marked trails. fatal snowmobile accidents per year. Of these accidents, 60 percent involved the use of alcohol; the next largest contributing factor was excessive speed. If you are involved in a snowmobile accident that results in injury requiring medical attention, death, or damage of l8-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-l5 • In a tree nursery or planting area. more than $500, you must file an official accident report through the county sheriff's office within 10 days. Municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivi- sions or state agencies may impose further restrictions on , snowmobiling on property not owned by the operator. Check local Enforcement ordinances by contacting the city or municipality where you wish to ride. ' Conservation officers, deputy sheriffs, police officers and other peace officers are responsible for the enforcement of Minnesota's snowmo- ' Inside the seven-county metro area, you may NOT ride: bile laws. Whenever an enforcement officer signals you, you must • On land that you do not own, unless given written or verbal stop. permission to ride on that land by the owner, occupant, or Part of a conservation officer's duty is to ensure your safety lessee, or unless signs are posted stating"snowmobiling while snowmobiling. If you need an enforcement officer, you may allowed." contact one by phone, in person, or by mail, at the locations given at the end of this booklet. Outside the seven-county metro area, you may NOT ride: • On land that you have been told orally, in writing, or by posted signs, not to. Penalties Violation of a snowmobile statute or rule carries a fine of up to $700 Other Prohibitions. You may NOT: and imprisonment for up to 90 days. The court may also suspend your snowmobile registration for one year.Youth violations will • Operate your snowmobile in a careless, reckless, or heedless result in snowmobile safety certificate suspension. Also, snowmobiles manner, which endangers another person or their property. used in burglaries and other crimes are subject to seizure and confis- • Litter. cation. • Enter or leave lands by cutting wire or tearing down any fence. • Mutilate, destroy, damage, or remove any shelter, comfort , station, or facility of any trail on state land or any state grant- in-aid trail. • Post, damage, or remove any signs on any lands or waters . unless you are the landowner, occupant, or lessee of the property. 14-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-19 � � �t � ��Y . � , � � . , �, �a�Ae � em. _ ` me. Outside the seven-county metro area, you may ride: • On your own land. • On agricultural land that you have been given permission c from the landowner to ride on. • On land that you have not been told verbally, by written warning, or by posted signs, that riding is prohibited. ' • On the groomed area of grant-in-aid trails. Registering . When making a direct crossing of a street or road, you must: Your Snowmobile • Bring the snowmobile to a complete stop before crossing. • Yield to all on-coming traffic. Snowmobiles operated or transported in Minnesota must be regis- • Have both front and rear lights on when crossing between tered with the DNR. Exceptions are as follows: one-half hour after the sunset to one-half hour before sun- • Snowmobiles owned and used by the federal government, rise, or during periods of reduced visibility. another state, or a political subdivision. • Cross at a 90-degree angle with respect to the road. • Snowmobiles registered in a country other than the U.S. • Cross a divided highway at an intersection. being used temporarily in Minnesota. • Snowmobiles currently registered in another state and not kept in Minnesota for more than 30 consecutive days. Where you may NOT ride: • Snowmobiles used exclusively in organized track-racing • On the roadway, shoulder, or inner slope of the ditch of a events or agricultural purposes. state or county highway. • Snowmobiles in transit by a manufacturer, distributor, or • On the median of a four-lane highway. dealer. • Within the right of way of any interstate. If your snowmobile is not registered, you may not operate it, trans- • On the right of way between opposing lanes of traffic. port it, or permit it to be operated. • At airports. You must be at least 18 years old to register a snowmobile. • In any state park, state recreation area, state historic site, Wildlife Management area, or state scientific and natural area Procedures and Fees � with the exception of posted snowmobile trails and areas. Register your snowmobile in person at any deputy registrar of motor • In any Wildlife Management area south of US Highway 2 from vehicles (where you license your car) or at the DNR License Bureau . Grand Forks east to Bemidji, then south along U.S. Highway in St. Paul (see page 29). When you register your snowmobile, you 71 to Wadena, then east along U.S. Highway 10 to Staples and will need the make, model, year, serial number, engine size, and sales U.S. Highway 210 to the eastern boundary of the state, with- receipt that shows the proof of sales t�payment. Sales between out written permission from the DNR. private parties do not require payment of sales t�. • On any iced-over waters located in a restricted area, or iced- Snowmobiles purchased from a retail dealer are registered at over waters where you don't have legal access. the place of sale by the dealer.A person may not sell a snowmobile • In any areas restricted by local ordinances or municipalities. 20-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-I3 � � � � - _ - m m - without furnishing the buyer with a bill of sale. Fees for snowmobile registration are as follows: i � Tvpe of License Fee I Snowmobile $30 every three years Dealer $50 every year ' Manufacturer $150 every year General Duplicate $4 Operation Transfer $4 A filing fee of 50 cents will be charged for each snowmobile regis- Where you may ride: tered by a deputy registrar. Dealer and manufacturer registrations • In the bottom or outside slope of a ditch of a county or state are not transferable. highway (see page 8). • In the same direction as highway traffic in the ditch from Certificate and Numbering one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. When you register your snowmobile, you will receive your snowmo- Other than this time, you can ride in either direction. bile registration number decal. Your registration card will be mailed • On a bridge (other than a bridge that is part of the main- to you. When you receive your registration card in the mail, sign it traveled lanes of an interstate highway) in order to avoid and keep it handy.You do not have to carry it with you, but if an obstructions to travel when absolutely necessary. But, the enforcement officer asks to see it, you must produce it within a snowmobile must be operated in the extreme right-hand lane, reasonable amount of time. the entrance to the roadway must be made within 100 feet of The current registration number decal must be displayed. the bridge, and crossing must be made as quickly as possible. • On state and local trails (see page 28 for more information on grant-in-aid trails). • On iced-over waters that you have legal access to (if not restricted by law or local ordinances). • On township roads on the extreme right-hand side (when not � restricted by local ordinance). Inside the seven-county metro area, you may ride: • On your own land. � On land that is posted with signs stating "snowmobiles al- lowed." • On land other than your own,with written or spoken permis- sion of the landowner, occupant, or lessee. l2-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-2l r � r � AGES 14 THROUGH 1? AGES 18 AND OVER � Expiration May not register May register snowmobiles. and Renewal a snowmobile. The expiration date appears on both the registration card and the May not drive snowmobiles May drive snowmobiles as an registration number decal.All snowmobile registrations expire on across state or county roads adult. June 30 of the last year the registration is valid. unless in possession of a Normally, you will receive a notice by mail to renew your snowmobile safety certificate or registration. Whether you are notified or not, however, you are a valid driver's license. responsible for renewing your snowmobile's registration. The renewal fee is the same as the first-time registration fee. When you pay it, you will receive a new registration number decal. May drive snowmobiles on The new registration card will arrive in the mail. Discard your old public lands, public waters, and registration card and replace your expired registration number decal grant-in-aid trails without a with the new ones. snowmobile safety certificate or without being accompanied by Duplicates someone over 18 years of age. To obtain a duplicate registration card or registration number decal, contact the DNR License Bureau. The fee is $4. Transfer of Ownership � May drive snowmobiles on If you buy a snowmobile that is currently registered in Minnesota, streets or highways in a you may use a transferred registration for the time remaining on the municipality (if not contrary to previous owner's registration. ordinance). Simply obtain the current registration card from the previous owner and send it, along with a transfer application and the transfer fee of$4, to the DNR License Bureau or the deputy registrar. Trans- Need snowmobiie certificate if fer applications must be made within 15 days after the transfer or local ordinance requires it. sale actually occurs.A transferred registration is only valid until the 22-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-Il � � �� previous owner's registration e�ires. � _ � � Destroyed, Abandoned, or Stolen Snowmobile � , If you destroy or abandon your snowmobile, if it is stolen, or if you UNDER AGE 12 AGES 12 AND 13 register it in another state, notify the DNR License Bureau at 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4026,within 15 days. May not register May not register Dealer and Manufacturer Registration a snowmobile. a snowmobile. Dealers must register snowmobiles they own and use for demonstra- tion purposes. Three registration plates will be issued, along with a registration certificate that must be displayed conspicuously in the May not drive snowmobiles May not drive snowmobiles place of business. across state or county roads. across state or county roads. Manufacturers must register snowmobiles they own and operate for research testing, experimentation, or demonstration. 1Lvelve registration plates will be issued, along with a registration certificate that must be displayed conspicuously in the place of manufacture. A valid registration number plate must be displayed on snow- May not drive snowmobiles on May not drive snowmobiles on mobiles operated or permitted to be operated by a dealer or manufac- public lands, public waters, or public lands, public waters, or turer. grant-in-aid trails unless grant-in-aid trails unless accompanied by someone over accompanied by someone over 18 years of age. 18 years of age or in possession of a safety certificate. May not drive snowmobiles on May not drive snowmobiles on t streets or highways in a streets or highways in a municipality. municipality. . IO-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-23 ��: � � �� m �. �� °� v: � �� g ,� �� . e� � � �� , �v�� a��, __ ,m,�'�� m�'�� `�'�� ,'' ��'�� : � ee eea��,ve ,e � ee_e. � va� �._��,.sa, . Required Equipment � Age of Operators All snowmobiles operated on public lands, waters, or highways must be equipped as follows: New Law • The owner or person in lawful control of a snowmobile is jointly Lights responsible for laws broken by a minor on that snowmobile. • Headlights & taillights must be on during hours of darkness. • Headlights must be able to reveal people and vehicles 100 feet Youth Training and Certification ahead, and aimed so they will not blind an oncoming When riding on public lands and waters, or grant-in-aid trails, snowmobiler. youths ages 12 through 17 are required to have a snowmobile safety • Red taillights must be visible for 500 feet to the rear of the training certificate (see page 12 for additional restrictions). To snowmobile. become certified, students must pass a Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Training course. Brakes Adults don't need the certificate, but they're encouraged to Brakes must be able to control movement and to stop and hold the take the course, especially if they're just beginning the sport. snowmobile track. The course teaches the basics of safe and responsible snowmobiling. It covers operating procedures, machine mainte- Reflective material nance, rules and regulations, accident prevention, outdoor survival, • Snowmobiles must have at least 16 square inches of reflector environmental awareness, and a code of ethics. The course lasts at material on each side forward of the handle bars. least eight hours and includes a written exam and a riding perfor- • Any sled, trailer, or other device that is towed by a snowmo- mance evaluation. A$5 fee covers the cost of course materials and bile during hours of darkness must display visible reflector certification. material on each side and at the rear. The classes are taught by certified volunteer instructors, usually between November and March. Courses are announced in Mufflers communities through schools and the media. • You may not operate (except under a permit of the DNR or ' To learn the times and dates of classes in your community, county sherif� or sell a snowmobile that exceeds the follow- contact your local conservation officer, or call 612-296-4819 in the ing noise levels or their equivalent. � Twin Cities, or toll-free in Minnesota 1-800-766-6000. • 86 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet for snowmobiles built from June 30, 1970, to February 1972. Ability of Operators • 82 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet for snowmobiles built on The owner or person in lawful control of a snowmobile is subject to or after February l, 1972. penalties if he or she knowingly allows the snowmobile to be oper- • 78 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet for snowmobiles built on ated by someone physically or mentally unable to drive the vehicle or after April 1, 1975. safely. 24-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-9 - - - �° � m � �&�� . � �. � ,f;iadca��a�en��d y � . � �� : .. - � � �� • Si ns °� � � � � � � � "'� �'" A ,� Snowmobile operators should be familiar with the meaning of the � � following trail signs. 3 � � � � � oA �, x .� �, Informational sign: � � � ,� � indicates intersections U ,� L or major changes in � a � trail direction. �o ,, � :d 3 b Directional blazer: � c� � o indicates changes vi � � O in trail direction. � o �., � � o O in � � � � � =° Reassuring blazer: o `� � �; •� placed atintervals i� � along the trail to a o reassure users that � ^ �, L they are still on the trail. � � � u� � Q o Stop sign: placed � �� at a road or hi hwa �.., � ,� , g Y ,� a, ` := STO P crossing indicates a .: snowmobile must come ,f;�ado�d a;eniid ►.�''i to a complete stop. No-snowmobiling sign: indicates a trail or area where snowmobiling is prohibited. 8-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-25 � "" ` �o �, E � . W.;.a�� .�--� , ;�mmaew-� � � � � �5�� ° �� —s = ,� _< e.ee�me�.ea: m. me�s .e . ... . ... . : -��°�a. �.��,.v m .n:� ��P�,�.�r'v �`,.. `�...;.- �<s�.:e.wm: . ._.. _. . .. .__.. _ ,.vos..,P.:� Game Laws Rules of the Related to Snowmobiling Road and Trail T � General Restrictions ;� T You may NOT: Passing • Transport a firearm on a snowmobile unless it is unloaded When overtaking another �T and completely enclosed in a case. snowmobile going in the • Transport an archery bow on a snowmobile unless it is un- same direction, always strung or enclosed in a case. pass on the left. • Use a snowmobile to chase, run over, or kill a wild animal. T • Shoot or attempt to shoot an animal from a snowmobile. • Remove deer, elk, moose, or bear from the site of a kill with- out first attaching the proper tags. � � To reduce disturbance during prime hunting hours, a person pos- Meeting �� sessing a valid deer license may operate a snowmobile during the When you meet another ,C � firearms deer season only: snowmobile, always slow • before legal shooting time (one-half hour before sunrise) down and stay to the right. • from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. ' �, • after legal shooting hours (sunset). . This regulation applies to all public and private lands and waters � �� except for people who are using a snowmobile as a part of their 'f� occupation on their own land and are not in possession of a firearm. Meeting at an intersection T When meeting at an intersection, the operator to the right has the right of way. T 26-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Requlations- 7 Be sure to Special Permits for Disabled People • Ride straight—no alcohol or drugs. • Stay to the right on trails. A permit to operate snowmobiles during the legal shooting hours for • Let weather and trail conditions determine safe speeds. deer may be issued by your local conservation officer in the event of • Use your headlight and taillight. an emergency or another unusual condition. • Maintain proper spacing when riding with others. ` A permit that allows a licensed hunter to shoot a firearm • Reduce your speed when riding at night. ' from a snowmobile may be issued to a licensed hunter who is physi- • Always yield to other motor vehicles. cally unable to walk. • Stay clear of thin ice and lake inlets—never cross open water. The conditions for carrying a firearm do not apply to a dis- • Never ride alone—use the buddy system. abled person who: • Stay on groomed area of trails. • possesses a permit to shoot a firearm from a stationary motor vehicle ! Obey all laws and regulations • is participating in a hunt sponsored by a non-profit organiza- • M�imum speed in Minnesota is 50 mph. tion under a permit from the commissioner of natural re- • Display current snowmobile registration. sources, or • Stay off the roadway, shoulder, and slope of state and county • is hunting on property he or she owns or leases. highways (see page 8). Even under these circumstances, however, a round must not • Operate your snowmobile in the same direction as highway be chambered until the vehicle is stationary. The action of a hinge- traffic when riding one-half hour after sunset to one-half action firearm must be left open until the vehicle comes to a stop. hour before sunrise. Contact your local conservation officer in the area in which • Be sure any youth operating your snowmobile has a safety you reside for an application for this special permit, or contact the certificate. Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division, 500 • Stay off the median of four-lane highways. Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4047. • Come to a complete stop before crossing a public roadway. • Cross public roadways at a 90 degree angle. • Check local ordinances on when and where you may ride. ; � 6-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-27 �� °� �A �� m°� A � , �� m e. e � e e. � �� A�� e.m � � � �� ° � �q �k ��y � � k _ � 3 e ��@ � m � � � . . � �^' . � g,YZ � „�. �.tu y� � � �+y��A �'��°�� $� �i�� + � ` � �+ � ��%� � o °a � e � ....�. , ._:.��,vm�.�.� � y ve•e � . .�a�e m�,°�4�e n� �m�a,o`',��a.,.�.z e .= e�,�,� e e e � °es e�e��,...�+��v ,e.��e�� a �aa.�... Grant-In-Aid Program . The Grant-in-Aid Program is a cooperative effort between the Minne- ' sota DNR, local governments, local snowmobile organizations, and ' private landowners who provide the majority of Minnesota's 15,000 Welcome to , miles of snowmobile trails. Funded through snowmobile registration fees and gas taxes, the grant-in-aid program helps local groups Snowmobiling develop and maintain trails and recreation areas. Many grant-in-aid trails throughout the state run through The sense of freedom you get while riding a snowmobile over private property. Stay on good terms with these landowners by Minnesota's snow-covered lands and frozen lakes can be exhilarating. staying on marked trails. Don't jeopardize your ability to use private Yet with that freedom comes responsibility. Minnesota's system of lands. 15,000 miles of public and private snowmobile trails depends on the Grant-in-aid trails are open for use from December 1 through cooperation of landowners, non-motorized trail users, other April 1. recreationists, and local units of government. So drive your snowmo- bile safely and considerately. Please read this booklet to learn your legal obligations as a snowmobiler. If you are new to the sport, or a youth age 12 through 17, • please take the Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Training course. More Information Classes are offered throughout the state by volunteer instructors who have been certified by the Minnesota DNR Division of Enforce- For information on snowmobile trails; maps of state parks, forests, ment. and trails; weekly snow reports; and other information, contact: By driving safe, smart and legal, you protect the future of your sport. DNR Information Center 500 Lafayette Road � Before you ride St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 � • Read your owner's manual. , • Check your snowmobile and equipment. 1'win Cities: 612-296-6157 • Wear a helmet, eye protection, and proper clothing. Toll free 1-800-766-6000 • Find out about ice and snow conditions. • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to Hearing impaired return. Twin Cities: 612-296-5484 Toll free: 1-800-657-3929 28-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-5 . � �� P� � � � �" � � � � �_ � . � � � � � �. _ � �� w�a,�� e �� ;s� � For information about snowmobile registration, contact: � Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ' License Bureau 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4026 612-296-2316 Toll free: 1-800-285-2000 Local DNR Conservation Officer Contact the Minnesota State Patrol or county sheriff for the name and phone number of a Minnesota DNR conservation officer in your area. County Sheriffs Check the local phone directory. The sheriff's non-emergency numbers will usually be listed inside the front cover. In an emer- gency, call 911 from anywhere in Minnesota. For information on scheduled snowmobile safety classes in This publication is paid for through the sale of advertising.The State of Minnesota and the different areas throughout the state, call the appropriate area. Department of Natural Resources can neither endorse products or services advertised nor accept any liabiliry arising from the use of these products or services. M2tY0 111CI ROCI'leSteY: 612-296-4819 Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department of Bemidji area: 218-755-2966 Naural Resources is available to all individuals regardless of race,color,national origin,sex, " Grand Rapids area: 218-327-4424 age,or disability.Discrimination inquiries should be sent to MN-DNR,500 Lafayette Road, St.Paul,MN 55155-4031,or the Equal Opportunity Office,Department of the Interior, � Brainerd area: 218-828-2625 Washington,Dc zoz4o. , New Ulm area: 507-359-6040 Copyright 1994,State of Minnesota,Department of Natural Resources.This DNR summary of the 1995 Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Laws,Rules and Regulations is printed by permission of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. FOY 1llfOrlllat1011 011 IOC11 SriOWlllOblle OYga111Zat10riS� contact: � RECYCLABLE:This coated paper protects your regulations from water and the Minnesota United Snowmobiler's Association wear and tear of constant use.To recycle,remove the staples,and then recycle. l�2 j5 W1Tlriet�ia AVe. N., Suite 222 i�linneapoiis, N1N 5542$ 4-94-95 Winter Season Safety Gaws,Rules&Regulations-29 w DNR Regions _ � � _ Region 1 Region 4 This is a summary of Minnesota's snowmobile regulations. 2115 Birchmont Beach Road N.E. Box 756, Highway 15 S. For complete regulations, consult the state statutes and rules. Bemidji, MN 56601 New Ulm, MN 56073 Welcome to Snowmobilin g . 5-6 218-755-3955 507-359-6000 " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ' Rules of the Road and Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 Region 2 Region 5 � Age of Operators 1201 E. Highway 2 2300 Silver Creek Road N.E. Youth Training and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Rochester, MN 55906 Ability of Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 218-327-4455 507-285-7420 Youth Safety Certificate Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 General Operations Region 3 Region 6 Where You May Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 1601 Minnesota Drive 1200 Warner Road Where You May NOT Ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Paul, MN 55106 Other Prohibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 218-828-2561 612-772-7900 Minnesota Trespass Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Snowmobiling Under the Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 a�dane Speed Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 F��a Te��a� Accidents 18-19 �a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �RedLe eFalis Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 B�'" Registering Your Snowmobile ea Lak• • Gran Rapids Procedures and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 wai j PerkRepde Certificate and Numbering . 21 Moorh d • Duluth• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e ;�aro Expiration and Renewal ' Duplicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . Transfer of Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 6 Destroyed, Abandoned, or Stolen Snowmobiles : : : : : : : : : : : : . 23 � Dealer and Manufacturer . . 23 .W,�m ' Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Minn oli .P I Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 •""�sha" Game Laws Related to Snowmobiling aw� Ma kato •Roch ater . General Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . onn��o .A�� '"' Special Permits for Disabled People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 30-94-95 Winter Season Safety Laws,Rules&Regulations-3 TO REPORT - . � . - � - - � - � - . � GAME AND FISH LAW � . - - , ` . : : . _ : : . :. VIOLATIONS, � CALL 24 HOURS A DAY � � � ��. , � �,�:�� °� �� € � � � 1-800-652-9093 � �� . � � �� a �� t � .� � ._ � a �� ,� � �' _ �,. .� �, ��,��"�� ..�.� �� _ � _ �f fi ' 4 � ��5� 4W� � � � 4 §� S � � �m. �� i s � �?* �� ,. .. �� : ,.4Ai � ... ' . .` �- �.:_-_..._, ., l ,�,�.. . ; . - ,,.. �� . . �� ; �.yi,z >s, _ a` '' , ��. �� Oh,there were skeptics,all righc"You'regoingto what��"waa thc macuon t<obca and Yvonne Sears �;o�just abou�every time they told someone about the snowmobile adventure[hey wece planning. It wasd[so much rha[they were going m tour the 600 miles of vail sucrounding Canada's ;��-i'� Algonquin Provincial Park.Ic was chat one of the sleds they were going to use was an Indy Lite. "People[hought it was mo much for a 340;'says Robert."Md when they ��`�..�� saw the way we had it loaded down like a pack mule,they just shook . their heads" "Some friends even sup,gested we use their SOOcc sleds;'adds � Yvonne.Robery howevey had no doubts. - "Pve had Polans 340's before,and[hey just go and go.I �n „ , ,.,� ',� % �� . woulddt hesicate m do it again. He says the Lices 340 fancooled �� engine and chainease sryle deiveaaiu provided plenry of power �� - on che trail.`�'e averaged moce than one hundred miles a day ovec � �� ,�eaua+�s.NosWea�" Don't let poachers steal your fish and wildlife. If you see some- �� He was also impressed by the Independent Front([FS)and �� <<�,n«a�s�gPe�s��s."�was��naCSea=F��daysa�a�'Veg�� one violate a hunting or angling law or hear about a violation, ,mplainrs." ` � When you combine pedormance like tha[with the affordabili[y and eall the toll free TIP hotline at 1-800-652-9093. t3 ��` fael ewnomy of rhe Indy Li[es(the Lice,StarLire,Li[e �. �"�� Deluxe and Lite GT),Robert sa s ou wodt find a be[[er ,a. .. Y�Y t `�� all amund sled"They're[he ace machines for anybody �°� ° �� ' T wnowa��s�o�e�,��os�owmoe,�,ng�• � -° � TIP (Turn In Poachers), is a non profit organization founded to .:,�� ,. °��:,;s And if you wan[m rake a long rrip,dodt lis[en[o the skepucs, � � � R says ao�.•�,�s��5'er up and make tracks." stop poaching in Minnesota s outdoors. Cash rewards are given � �� ' � �� sT• R ��-�� _ � for tips leading to arrests. You may remain anonymous. t . �•.;� � Dontdrink� ..,� �1 ^ azdnde t }: � � � r,� � -. r,w ��anR�i eoo ro�na�v V • , ? � Y �. �� Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department of "' � t� � � ^ ' Natural Resources is available to all individuals regardless of race,color,creed,religion,national < <��°'"` origin,sex,marital status,status with regard to public assistance,age,or disability.Discrimina- �� P�L(�R�S B e!i e v e I r. tion inquiries should be sent to MN-DNR,500 Lafayette Road,St.Paul,MN 55155-4031 or the �� Equal Opportunity Office,Department of the Interior,Washington,DC 20240. � ,: �r �` �� This information is available in an alternative format upon request. �„�+ `�g 9�" �y � � �R r�k � � �^4s.. 1� .� j e�„ ��? v� � '� F :m � ..� � ;a� s^ ,�t� .�+J. ,�. � � 3 k „ i . . . ay -„ - i .a.^ ,�',3., -. .. .. . . , , . �,� " .� s.� _ '�� .��. ..� � �'z � � ,... __' . . .. � �, . • ., � ... ya; ' � '.. .5. . . wrir . � . . . . . . .. . ��. .� 4 — � �v k � ' �z ^� r` � �=��st�,. :��.as+ ?uT °c "fl � �� e � � "�'� �"6 e..�` x' .; . . 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Choose `~} ` � ` , from the Puma'2-Up,the Panther"'Deluxe,the Prowler�the • � ArclicCathasatwo-upsledforeverykindafrider. Pantera;ol'the WildCat"Touring. All of these machines feature a combination of performance antl extras �Cr'C�r� M��a��a MN Department of Natural Resources that make touring on an Arctic Cat the most exciting way to relax. WorldClassSnowmobiles ��4 ;.,�' r;r, ; ; � _ .. I. �'�i"ti6. �i�i ,��;��.7:7 oeeanrrne�r oc . xeruen�eEswac�s t `s�il��_�(�3f';��j�;f}�3 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ORDINANCE NO. XII.14 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SNOWMOBILE OPERATION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT; AMENDING ROSEMOUNT CITY CODE SECTION 8-3-3. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: I�, Section 1. Rosemount City Code Section 8-8-3 is amended as follows: 8-3-3: OPERATION RESTRICTIONS: A. Unlawful Operation: Except as otherwise herein provided, snowmobiles may be operated within the limits of the City. It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the City limits as follows: 1. Upon any street within a platted area except on the most direct route to the operator's destination. 2. Upon private properry of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of said property. 3. Upon public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel or on boulevards. � 4. Upon the streets within platted areas as permitted by this Chapter, at a speed exceeding ten (10) miles per hour. 5 U_pon �ublic bike or walkin� traiL 6 Upon Citv nark„proverty or public school propertv. 7 Persons under the a�e of 16 m� not operate a snowmobile without vroof of Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Trainin� Certificate. B. Permitting Unlawful Operation: It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter. - Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective the day following its publication. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemount this fourth (4th) day of April, 1995. E.B. McMenomy, Mayor Susan Walsh, City Clerk Date of Publication: Effective Date: