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December 7, 1983 Park Board Minutes Page 3 John Schultz, LLAC Chairman, expressed concern with tagging snowmobilers but not cross country skiiers. Carlson said the snowmobile. patrol used to post "Pdo Snawmobiling" signs themselves but they didn't-stay up :~c~ng. Carlson said there used to be an_8 foot long sign .that was put up on the beach gate stating snowmobile regulations. The sign was very helpful. Jim Skiba, Park Superintendent, stated the sign was outdated and no .longer accurate. Grimshaw stated. that he is a snowmobi er and a cross country skier. He is in favor of cross country skiing in the .park:._and allow snowmobing on the lake surface but not in the. park. Olson had. no comment at this point. r10TION BY VADT HATTETT, SECONDED BY DAHL FOR DISCUSSIOP~. PURPOSES, THAT THE PARK BOARD GO OD? RECORD AS FAVORITTG A..1`T OPFrT PApK . Ken Simons said an open or closed park referred to whether the park .would be open or closed during the construction process. Van Hatten reiterated his motion that the park be open when he realized what an open or closed park referred to. He said there is enough land there that the park can still be used and construction still take place. Dahl said we have to be careful of what we allow in the park while construction is in progress. John Schultz commented that if the park is open a person. is considered an .invitee. If people are being invited, it should be safe for them. What about rescue - an access is needed to get in. Dahl asked how restrictive Ramsey County would have to be. Ken Simons stated certain activities can be designated as being allowed. Joann Knuth said that no part of the park is not accessible; it is very accessible. Doesn't feel access should be a big concern. There are many State and National parks with more of an access problem. Perhaps a sign should be posted stating caution should be used, proceed at your own risk. She urges that the park area be continually open to the public. Ken Simons stated Ramsey County's attorney would have to make the decision whether an open park is a liability. Gunderman said he would like to see the park remain open - it will take years for the development to be complete. MOTION PASSED.