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December 7, 1983 Park Board Minutes Page 3 <br />John Schultz, LLAC Chairman, expressed concern-with tagging snow- <br />mobilers but not cross country skiiers. <br />Carlson said the snowmobile patrol used to post "No Snowmobiling" <br />signs themselves but they didn't stay up long. <br />Carlson said-there used tok~e an 8 foot long sign that was put <br />up on the beach gate stating snowmobile regulations, The sign <br />was very helpful. <br />Jim Skiba, Park Superintendent, stated the sign was outdated and <br />no longer accurate. <br />Grimshaw stated that he is a snowmobiler and across country <br />skiier. He is in favor of-cross .country skiing in the park and <br />allow snowmobiling on the lake surface but nctin the park. <br />Olson had no comment at-this point. <br />MOTION BY VAN HATTEN, SECONDED BY DAHL FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES, <br />THAT THE PARK BOARD GO ON RECORD AS FAVORING AN OPEN PARK. <br />Ken Simons said an "open" or "closed" park .referred not to hours <br />but whether the park would be available or accessible for general <br />public use during the construction process. <br />Van Hatten reiterated his:motion that the park. be open when he <br />realized what. an open. or closed park referred to. He said <br />there is enough land there that the park can still be used and <br />construction still take place. <br />Dahl said we have. to be careful of what we allow in the park <br />while construction is in progress. <br />John Schultz commented that if ..the park is open a person is <br />considered an invitee. If people are being invited, it should <br />be safe for them.. What about rescue - an access is needed to <br />get in, <br />Dahl asked how restrictive Ramsey County would have to be. <br />Ken Simons stated certain activities could be designated as <br />being allowed. <br />Joann Knuth said that.no part of-the park is not accessible;.. <br />it is very accessible... Doesn't feel access should be a big <br />concern, There are many State and National parks with more of an. <br />access problem. Perhaps a sign. should be posted stating caution <br />should be used, proceed at .your own risk:. She urges t-hat the <br />park area be continually open to the public. <br />Ken Simons stated. Ramsey. County's attorney would have to make. <br />the decision relative to liabilities associated with an "open" <br />park. <br />Gunderman said he would like to see the park remain open - it <br />will take years -for the development to be complete.. <br />MOTION PASSED, <br />