9.C.2. PRSR 08.14.2002 Item # 9.C.2.
Cty of
Elk
River
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPhersonYDirector of Planning
DATE: August 14, 2002
SUBJECT: Review Memo to the Mayor and City Council Regarding
Snowmobile/ATV Regulations
Attached please find the full draft memo and attachments with the recommendation and
request to the City Council regarding ATV and Snowmobile Regulations. Please review the
attached materials carefully and provide direction to staff regarding any changes or additions
you would like to see either in the memo or the attachments.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning
DATE: August 19, 2002
SUBJECT: Regulation of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Snowmobiles
Attachments
• State Statute, Snowmobile and ATV Regulations
• City Map, ATV Use Area
• City Map, Snowmobile Use Area - Option 1
• City May, Snowmobile Use Area - Option 2
• Draft Ordinance, Chapter 1104
• Photos of Proposed River City Snow Riders Cross-City Trail Link
Background
As the Council is aware,a"moratorium" was established to prohibit snowmobiling south of
County Road 33 early in 2002. The moratorium was enacted in order to give staff time to
develop a revised snowmobile ordinance and adopt new regulations prior to the 2002-2003
snowmobile season. The County established regulations for ATV use within the County on
private property. Staff and members of the Park and Recreation Commission are suggesting
that these two items be considered by the City Council at the same time as they have similar
impacts to the City.
Issues
In order to begin to regulate these types of vehicles within the City,a clear understanding of
State Statutes is needed.
Statutory Regulations-Snowmobiles
Under State Statute, snowmobiles may be ridden on the outside slope of a trunk, county
state aid or county highway. The Statute allows for counties and cities to impose regulations
for snowmobile operation on county highways,public lands and waterways and property
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under their jurisdiction and on streets and highways also within their jurisdiction(Section
84.87, Subd.3.).
Statutory Regulations—All Terrain Vehicles(ATVs)
Under State Statute,ATVs may be ridden in the ditch or outside slope of a trunk,county
state aid,or county highway. They may be ridden within the public right of way of a trunk,
county state aid,or county highway if they are registered for agricultural use,but not from
April 1 to August 1 unless they are traveling to and from work on agricultural lands. As with
snowmobiles,a city may prohibit the use of ATVs on its public streets,or on public lands,
waters, or property within its jurisdiction provided the rules are consistent with State Statute
(Section 84.928, Subd. 6.).
Elk River Constraints
The City is continuing to become more urban in nature;however,people are attracted to the
City due to its close proximity to rural areas. Both snowmobile and ATV riders utilize two
major corridors,Highway 169 and Highway 10. With two rivers and a lake,it is difficult to
connect these two corridors. The barriers to City-wide ATV and snowmobile use and
regulation are:
a. densely populated urban core,
b. highly trafficked corridors (Highways 10 and 169),
c. the Elk and Mississippi Rivers, and Lake Orono, and
d. multiple county roads that lead into the urban core
e. railroad tracks
There are however,properties within the urban core that are larger and may allow the use of
ATVs or snowmobiles. Many properties are also adjacent to county roads that lead to high-
use corridors. In addition, many ATV and snowmobile riders come from outside the
corporate limits of the City.
Regulation Options
In order to regulate both ATV and snowmobile use, it is important to balance private
property rights and impacts to adjacent residences. On a 20 or 40 acre parcel outside the
urban core,the use of these vehicles is unlikely to have great impacts on adjacent properties
versus on an urban size lot.
There are three options to consider:
1. Implement an outright ban (simplest),
2. Provide no regulation, or
3. Allow limited use in specific areas (either south of 33 or limiting uses to the
Urban Service District).
This memo outlines potential regulations for areas to be determined by the City Council.
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ATV Usage
As ATVs can be used year-round,it may be easiest to separate the two uses,especially since
there can also be the formation of private ATV tracks.
Suggested ATV Regulations:
• No riding on streets (prohibited by State Statute)
• No riding in roadside ditches (there is no legal way to access them)
• No riding on platted lots less than 2.5 acres or in outlots/open space of cluster plats
• No riding on/in parks, public trails, or golf courses
• Allow riding on private, non-platted lots 2.5 acres or greater; you must own the
property or have written permission on your person
• Allow the Highway 169 corridor north of County Road 33
• Allow agricultural or utility use with permits
• Regulate private tracks consistent with Sherburne County Ordinance
• You must trailer your ATV to an approved trailhead
• In winter, allow riding on Lake Orono not closer than 100 feet from the shoreline,
skating rinks, fish houses, and pedestrians
Suggested Snowmobile Regulations:
• No riding on platted lots less than 2.5 acres
• No riding on the streets within the Urban Service District or areas defined by
ordinance
• Within the Urban Service District, must trailer your snowmobile to an approved
trailhead
• Outside the Urban Service District, you may ride in the street (between the
curblines) and in ditches per State Statutes
• Outside the Urban Service District,you may ride on property you own or for which
you have written permission on your person
• Allow riding on the Highway 169 corridor
• No riding on/in parks, public trails, or golf courses
• Allow the connection from Parrish Avenue,along Main Street to County Road 13
• Allow riding on the Highway 10 corridor west out of town from the Orono Park
trailhead
• Allow riding on Lake Orono not closer than 100 feet from shoreline,skating rinks,
fish houses, and pedestrians.
For snowmobiling,using the Urban Service District boundary will require additional signage
in key locations. Multiple county roads travel into the urban core;once a snowmobiler gets
into the urban core, there is no safe or legal place to ride. County Road 33 has been
previously used, as it is an easily identifiable landmark.
Staff met with the River City Snow Riders on July 17,2002 to review this memo and discuss
club activities to date. The County snowmobile club is going to apply to the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad to obtain permits to utilize the railroad right of way for
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snowmobile use. The club proposed using the area along the railroad from Proctor to Main
Street on the north side of the tracks as a cross-city link between Highways 10 and 169.
While the impact to residential properties is minimal,there are several issues with this link:
1. The Council provided direction for NO cross-city link between Highways 10 and
169 when it removed the use of the 193`d Avenue trail connection earlier this
year.
2. The crossing at Jackson Avenue and the approach to Main Street are extremely
dangerous (see attached photographs).
3. It is difficult to know if the snowmobilers will remain on the pavement or if they
will use this trail.
4. It may encourage the use of the Highway 10 corridor on the south side of the
railroad tracks.
5. It is unknown if the County club will be able to obtain the proper permits from
the railroad.
6. It brings pedestrians on motorized vehicles, both residents and non-residents
into the most congested and difficult to travel part of the City.
Implementation Process
In order to implement the ordinance changes, staff suggests the following:
1. Obtain the names and addresses of registered ATV and snowmobile owners
within the 55330 area code from the state registrar's office(the River City Snow
Riders have agreed to assist us with obtaining this list as they have obtained it
once already).
2. Invite the above to an informational meeting (September).
3. Present the ordinance change to the City Council in October for adoption.
4. Install required signage as needed in October.
Recommendation
Staff and the Park and Recreation Commission would like direction from the City Council
on the following issues:
A. The extent of the regulation of ATV use as outlined above.
B. The level of support for a cross-city link for snowmobile use as outlined above.
C. Which area to limit the most restrictive snowmobile use to; south of County
Road 33 or the Urban Service District.
D. Concurrence with the above implementation process.
Minnesota Statutes 2001, 84.87 Page 1 of 3
Snowmobile Statute
Minnesota Statutes 2001, Table of Chapters
Table of contents for Chapter 84
84.87 Operation; regulations by municipalities.
Subdivision 1. Operation on streets and highways.
(a) No person shall operate a snowmobile upon the roadway,
shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any trunk, county state
aid, or county highway in this state and, in the case of a
divided trunk or county highway, on the right-of-way between the
opposing lanes of traffic, except as provided in sections 84 .81
to 84 . 90. No person shall operate a snowmobile within the
right-of-way of any trunk, county state aid, or county highway
between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour
before sunrise, except on the right-hand side of such
right-of-way and in the same direction as the highway traffic on
the nearest lane of the roadway adjacent thereto. No snowmobile
shall be operated at any time within the right-of-way of any
interstate highway or freeway within this state.
(b) A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a street or
highway at any hour of the day provided:
(1) the crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90
degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no
obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and
(2) the snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before
crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highway; and
(3) the driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming
traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard; and
(4) in crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made
only at an intersection of such highway with another public
street or highway; and
(5) if the crossing is made between the hours of one-half
hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in
conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear
lights are on; and
(6) a snowmobile may be operated upon a bridge, other than
a bridge that is part of the main traveled lanes of an
interstate highway, when required for the purpose of avoiding
obstructions to travel when no other method of avoidance is
possible; provided the snowmobile is operated in the extreme
right-hand lane, the entrance to the roadway is made within 100
feet of the bridge and the crossing is made without undue delay.
(c) No snowmobile shall be operated upon a public street or
highway unless it is equipped with at least one headlamp, one
tail lamp, each of minimum candlepower as prescribed by rules of
the commissioner, reflector material of a minimum area of 16
square inches mounted on each side forward of the handle bars,
and with brakes each of which shall conform to standards
prescribed by rule of the commissioner pursuant to the authority
vested in the commissioner by section 84 .86, and each of which
shall be subject to approval of the commissioner of public
safety.
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(d) A snowmobile may be operated upon a public street or
highway other than as provided by clause (b) in an emergency
during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon
the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical.
(e) All provisions of chapters 169 and 169A shall apply to
the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, except
for those relating to required equipment, and except those which
by their nature have no application. Section 169.09 applies to
the operation of snowmobiles anywhere in the state or on the ice
of any boundary water of the state.
(f) Any sled, trailer, or other device being towed by a
snowmobile must be equipped with reflective materials as
required by rule of the commissioner.
Subd. la. Organized contests, use of highways, etc.
Nothing in this section or chapter 169 shall prohibit the use of
snowmobiles within the right-of-way of any state trunk or county
state-aid highway or upon public lands or waters under the
jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources, in any
organized contest, subject to the consent of the official or
board having jurisdiction over the highway or public lands or
waters.
In permitting such contest, the official or board having
jurisdiction may prescribe such restrictions or conditions as
they may deem advisable.
Subd. 2. Operation generally. It shall be unlawful
for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in the
following unsafe or harassing ways:
(1) at a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper
under all the surrounding circumstances;
(2) in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to
endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or
damage thereto;
(3) without a lighted head and taillight when required for
safety; or
(4) in any tree nursery or planting in a manner which
damages or destroys growing stock.
Subd. 2a. Operation prohibited on airports. It is
unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile on an
airport defined in section 360.013, subdivision 5, or other
applicable law.
Subd. 2b. Repealed, 1994 c 615 s 28
Subd. 2c. Application of speed limits to testing
activities. (a) A speed limit established by the commissioner
in rules adopted under section 84. 86 does not apply to a
snowmobile that is being operated as part of a testing program
established by a snowmobile manufacturer if:
(1) the snowmobile is operated for testing purposes by a
driver employed by the snowmobile manufacturer;
(2) the snowmobile is clearly marked as a test machine; and
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(3) the snowmobile is operated in compliance with all other
applicable laws and rules.
(b) A card containing a photograph of the driver and
identifying the driver as a test driver for the manufacturer
must be in the driver's possession at all times when the
snowmobile is being operated at a speed in excess of the limit
established by the commissioner under section 84 . 86.
Subd. 3. Regulations by political subdivisions.
Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, a
county board may by resolution permit the operation of
snowmobiles upon the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope
of any county highway or county state aid highway if safe
operation in the ditch or outside bank or slope thereof is
impossible, in which case the county board shall cause
appropriate notice thereof to be given.
Any county, city, or any town acting by its town board, may
regulate the operation of snowmobiles on public lands, waters,
and property under their jurisdiction and on streets and
highways within their boundaries by resolution or ordinance of
the governing body and by giving appropriate notice, provided
such regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of
sections 84 . 81 to 84 . 88 inclusive and rules promulgated
thereunder. However, no such governmental unit may adopt an
ordinance which (1) imposes a fee for the use of public land or
water under the jurisdiction of either the commissioner of
natural resources or any other agency of the state, or for the
use of any access thereto owned by the state, or a county or
city; or (2) require a snowmobile operator to possess a motor
vehicle driver's license while operating a snowmobile.
HIST: 1967 c 876 s 9; 1969 c 1 s 1; 1969 c 695 s 7, 8; 1969 c
1129 art 10 s 2; 1971 c 491 s 2; 1971 c 577 s 8; 1973 c 123 art
5 s 7; 1973 c 701 s 1; 1974 c 51 s 1; 1974 c 239 s 1; 1976 c g s
48; 1977 c 31 s 1; 1981 c 363 s 1; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444;
1987 c 368 s 1, 2; 1989 c 331 s 2; 1992 c 573 s 2; 1997 c 226 s
8; 2000 c 478 art 2 s 7
Copyright 2001 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.
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ATV Statute
Minnesota Statutes 2001,Table of Chapters
Table of contents for Chapter 84
84. 928 Operation requirements; local regulation.
Subdivision 1. Operation on roads and rights-of-way.
(a) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle along or
on the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of a public
road right-of-way other than in the ditch or the outside bank or
slope of a trunk, county state-aid, or county highway in this
state unless otherwise allowed in sections 84 . 92 to 84 . 929.
(b) A person may operate an all-terrain vehicle registered
for private use and used for agricultural purposes on a public
road right-of-way of a trunk, county state-aid, or county
highway in this state if the all-terrain vehicle is operated on
the extreme right-hand side of the road, and left turns may be
made from any part of the road if it is safe to do so under the
prevailing conditions.
(c) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle
within the public road right-of-way of a trunk, county
state-aid, or county highway from April 1 to August 1 in the
agricultural zone unless the vehicle is being used exclusively
as transportation to and from work on agricultural lands. This
paragraph does not apply to an agent or employee of a road
authority, as defined in section 160.02, subdivision 9, or the
department of natural resources when performing or exercising
official duties or powers.
(d) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle
within the public road right-of-way of a trunk, county
state-aid, or county highway between the hours of one-half hour
after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, except on the
right-hand side of the right-of-way and in the same direction as
the highway traffic on the nearest lane of the adjacent roadway.
(e) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle at
any time within the right-of-way of an interstate highway or
freeway within this state.
Subd. la. Crossings of a public road right-of-way.
(a) An all-terrain vehicle may make a direct crossing of a
public road right-of-way provided:
(1) the crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90
degrees to the direction of the road and at a place where no
obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) the vehicle is brought to a complete stop before
crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the road;
(3) the driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming
traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard;
(4) in crossing a divided road, the crossing is made only
at an intersection of the road with another public road; and
(5) if the crossing is made between the hours of one-half
hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in
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conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear
lights are on.
(b) An all-terrain vehicle may be operated upon a bridge,
other than a bridge that is part of the main traveled lanes of
an interstate highway, or roadway shoulder or inside bank of a
public road right-of-way when required for the purpose of
avoiding obstructions to travel when no other method of
avoidance is possible; provided the all-terrain vehicle is
operated in the extreme right-hand lane, the entrance to the
roadway is made within 100 feet of the bridge or obstacle, and
the crossing is made without undue delay.
(c) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle upon
a public street or highway unless the vehicle is equipped with
at least one headlight and one taillight, each of minimum
candlepower as prescribed by rules of the commissioner, and with
brakes conforming to standards prescribed by rule of the
commissioner, and all of which are subject to the approval of
the commissioner of public safety.
(d) An all-terrain vehicle may be operated upon a public
road right-of-way other than as provided by paragraph (b) in an
emergency during the period of time when and at locations where
the condition of the roadway renders travel by automobile
impractical.
(e) Chapters 169 and 169A apply to the operation of
all-terrain vehicles upon streets and highways, except for those
provisions relating to required equipment and except those
provisions which by their nature have no application.
(f) A sled, trailer, or other device being towed by an
all-terrain vehicle must be equipped with reflective materials
as required by rule of the commissioner.
(g) A driver's license is not required to operate an
all-terrain vehicle along or on a public road right-of-way if
the right-of-way encompasses a trail administered by the
commissioner and designated for all-terrain vehicle use or
multiple use.
(h) A road authority as defined in section 160. 02,
subdivision 9, may by permit designate corridor access trails on
public road rights-of-way for purposes of accessing established
all-terrain vehicle trails. A driver's license is not required
to operate an all-terrain vehicle on a designated corridor
access trail.
Subd. 2. Operation generally. A person may not drive
or operate an all-terrain vehicle:
(1) at a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper
under the surrounding circumstances;
(2) in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to
endanger or to cause injury or damage to the person or property
of another;
(3) without headlight and taillight lighted at all times if
the vehicle is equipped with headlight and taillight;
(4) without a functioning stoplight if so equipped;
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(5) in a tree nursery or planting in a manner that damages
or destroys growing stock;
(6) without a brake operational by either hand or foot;
(7) with more persons on the vehicle than it was designed
for, except as allowed under section 84 . 9257;
(8) at a speed exceeding ten miles per hour on the frozen
surface of public waters within 100 feet of a person not on an
all-terrain vehicle or within 100 feet of a fishing shelter; or
(9) in a manner that violates operation rules adopted by
the commissioner.
Subd. 3. Repealed, 1994 c 615 s 28
Subd. 4 . Operation prohibited on airports. Except
for employees and agents while acting incident to the operation
of the airport, it is unlawful for a person to drive or operate
an all-terrain vehicle on an airport defined in section 360.013,
subdivision 5.
Subd. 5. Organized contests, use of highways and public
lands and waters. Nothing in this section or chapter 169
prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles within the
right-of-way of a state trunk or county state-aid highway or
upon public lands or waters under the jurisdiction of the
commissioner of natural resources, in an organized contest or
event, subject to the consent of the official or board having
jurisdiction over the highway or public lands or waters.
In permitting the contest or event, the official or board
having jurisdiction may prescribe restrictions or conditions as
they may deem advisable.
Subd. 6. Regulations by political subdivisions. (a)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a city or town, acting
through its governing body, may by resolution or ordinance
prohibit the operation of all-terrain vehicles on city streets
or town roads in its jurisdiction provided the regulations are
otherwise consistent with sections 84 . 92 to 84 . 929.
(b) A county or city, or a town acting by its town board,
may regulate the operation of all-terrain vehicles on public
lands, waters, and property under its jurisdiction other than
public road rights-of-way within its boundaries, by resolution
or ordinance of the governing body and by giving appropriate
notice, provided:
(1) the regulations must be consistent with sections 84 . 92.
to 84 . 929 and rules adopted under section 84 . 924;
(2) an ordinance may not impose a fee for the use of public
land or water under the jurisdiction of either the department of
natural resources or other agency of the state, or for the use
of an access to it owned by the state or a county or a city; and
(3) an ordinance may not require an all-terrain vehicle
operator to possess a motor vehicle driver's license while
operating an all-terrain vehicle.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a county board
by ordinance may allow the operation of all-terrain vehicles on
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the road right-of-way shoulder, or inside bank or slope of a
county highway or county state-aid highway, if:
(1) the highway is in the agricultural zone; or
(2) safe operation in the ditch or outside slope is
impossible, and the county posts the appropriate notice.
Subd. 7. Repealed, 1989 c 331 s 26
HIST: 1984 c 647 s 7; 1986 c 452 s 15; 1987 c 149 art 2 s 2;
1987 c 368 s 5; 1989 c 331 s 17-19; 1994 c 635 art 2 s 1; 2000 c
478 art 2 s 7; 1Sp2001 c 2 s 83
Copyright 2001 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.
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SECTION 16.6
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE MOTOR SPORT
VEHICLE TRACKS
This section covers motor sport activities, which include operation of dirt bikes, all terrain vehicles, mud
trucks,and racecars used for recreation on private property in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Subdivision 1. Definitions:
Track: A course built for the operation of motorized vehicles which operate in a repetitive,
continuous manner or an area where recreational motorized vehicles, through their
repetitive use have altered or changed the natural contour of the landscape and created a
clearly identifiable track.
Subdivision 2. Permitted sites
Sites which meet the following criteria are permitted uses in Sherburne County, unless prohibited by a
more restrictive ordinance through another municipality:
1. The parcel of land is not in a residential subdivision.
2. The track must he located a minimum of 1,000 feet from any residence, except that of the owner.
3. The track must be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from a livestock shelter and/or or arena, except
that of the owner.
4. Landowners wishing to hold a single day or week-end motor sport event must apply for a special
conditional use permit.
5. There must be a 50' minimum setback from a track to the property line.
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SECTION 1104 - SNOWMOBILES AND ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
1104.00 - APPLICABILITY
This ordinance applies to the operation of snowmobiles on public lands
and waters, and private property within the jurisdiction of the City
and on streets and highways within the boundaries of the City.
1104.02 - DEFINITIONS
The words, combination of words, terms or phrases used in this
ordinance and defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 84 . 81, shall have
the meanings given them by that section.
A. Urban Service District shall mean that part of the City defined
as the area south of 197th Avenue to the south corporate boundary and
between the east and west corporate boundaries. This will need to be
redefined based on Council direction.
1104 . 04 - ADOPTION OF STATE LAW BY REFERENCE
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 84 . 82 pertaining to
registration, 84 . 87 pertaining to snowmobile operation and regulations
by municipalities, 84 . 871 pertaining to equipment requirements, 84 . 872
pertaining to youthful snowmobile operators, 84 . 88 pertaining to
penalties are adopted and made a part of this ordinance as if set out
in full .
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 84 . 9 et.al. pertaining
to ATV regulations are adopted and made a part of this ordinance as if
set out in full.
1104.05 - OPERATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, SNOWMOBILES
For defining where snowmobiles are permitted to operate, the City has
been divided into two parts:
a. Within the Urban Service District, and
b. Outside the Urban Service District.
A. Within the Urban Service District:
The operation of a snowmobile within the Urban Service District
is permitted:
i . ) On designated and marked snowmobile trails during periods
when trails are open
ii. ) On public streets on the most right hand portion of the
roadway within the curb line or shoulder edge and only
when such operation is necessary to gain access to or
from designated trails, or areas, which, by Minnesota
Statutes, may be used by snowmobiles. Such operation
shall occur only within the hours of 7: 01 a.m. and 12 : 00
midnight except for emergency purposes or except if the
operator is returning to his rc.,idence at a speed not in
excess of twenty (20) miles per hour.
iii . ) In the bottom or outside slope of a ditch of County Roads
12, 13, 30, or 35 or a state highway.
iv. ) Over Lake Orono (when safely iced over) , when legally
accessed as defined in this ordinance.
v. ) Over the Elk River (when safely iced over) , when legally
accessed as defined in this ordinance.
vi . ) On property you own. On platted lots greater than 2 . 5
acres for which you have written permission on you person
to ride.
B. Outside the Urban Service District:
The operation of a snowmobile outside the Urban Service District
is permitted:
i. ) On designated snowmobile trails.
ii. ) Within the curblines of a public street in order to
access an approved trail or ditch.
iii . ) In the bottom or outside slope of a ditch of County Roads
1, 13, 21, 32 or 33 or a state highway.
iv. ) On agricultural land that you have been given permission
from the landowner or occupant to ride.
v. ) On private property of another that you have been given
permission from the landowner or occupant to ride.
vi . ) On property you own.
Anywhere within the corporate limits of the City of Elk River,
snowmobiles shall not be operated:
1 . On public lands, including but not limited to: public
parks, playgrounds, trails, sidewalks, paths, open
spaces, scenic and historic sites, schools, golf
courses, and other public buildings and structures.
2 . Within one hundred (100) feet of any fisherman, fish
house, shelter, pedestrian, skating rink, sliding area
or in any other area where such operation would
conflict with the use or endanger other persons or
property.
3 . At any place, while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor, narcotics or habit-forming drugs
4 . At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper
under all the surrounding circumstances
5. At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent
manner so as to endanger the person or property of
another or to cause injury or damage thereto
6. In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which
damages or destroys growing stock
1104.06 - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
In order to operate a snowmobile lawfully within the City' s corporate
limits, a snowmobile must have:
1 . . A lighted headlight and taillight.
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2 . . A muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise
into the overall snowmobile noise and which is in constant operation
to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
3. Without any noise-making device which amplifies noise emitted from
the snowmobile, including, but not limited to, tuned exhausts
cut-outs or straight pipes.
1104.08 - UNATTENDED SNOWMOBILES
It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a snowmobile to
leave a snowmobile in a public place without locking the ignition,
removing the key and keeping the same in his possession.
1104.09 - OPERATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, ATVS
All terrain vehicles may be operated with the corporate limits of the
City of Elk River in the following manner:
1 . On non-platted lots greater than 2 . 5 acres that you own or
have written permission on your person.
2 . Within the Highway 169 right of way north of County Road 33 .
3 . For agricultural or utility use as per State Statute and after
issuance of a City permit.
4 . On a private track in compliance with the following standards :
(Insert County Rules Here)
5. In the winter, on Lake Orono not closer than 100 feet from the
shoreline, skating rinks, fish houses, and pedestrians.
Anywhere within the corporate limits of the City of Elk River, ATVs
shall not be operated:
1 . On public lands, including but not limited to: public parks,
playgrounds, trails, sidewalks, paths, open spaces, scenic and
historic sites, schools, golf courses, and other public
buildings and structures.
2 . Within one hundred (100) feet of any fisherman, fish house,
shelter, pedestrian, skating rink, sliding area or in any
other area where such operation would conflict with the use or
endanger other persons or property.
3 . At any place, while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor, narcotics or habit-forming drugs
4 . At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all
the surrounding circumstances
5. At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as
to endanger the person or property of another or to cause
injury or damage thereto
1104. 10 - PENALTY
Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a
fine of not more than $1, 000 . 00 or by imprisonment of not more than
ninety (90) days, or both, plus costs of prosecution in either case.
1104 . 11 - APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
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The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, pertaining to
traffic regulations, which relate to the use and operation of
snowmobiles, shall apply to the use and operation of snowmobiles upon
the streets and highways of the City. However, those provisions which
by their nature have no application shall not apply.
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