Evergreen P.A.C. ATV Club
Meeting Minutes
Iverson Inn. Carlton
January 2nd, 2003
7:0O p.m.

Persons Attending

Kevin Arends(DNR), Dan Warpula, Kevin Schleret, Paul Nelson, Jack Kop. Cheryl Kop, Dawn Lippo, Phil Lippo, Dick Huhta, Ron Goodin, Orv Evensen, Leo Dahlberg, Dave Wright, Rose Anthony, Rita Butterfield, Jim Gassert

1) Secretary Report- The Nov. 7th minutes were read A motion made by Dick Huhta, seconded by Ron Goodin to accept the minutes. The Dec. 5th minutes were read, a correction was made to section c of the old business by deleting the last sentence. A motion was made to accept the amended minutes by Phil Lippo and Seconded by Jack Kop. The membership cards are available to those who have not received them as yet.

2) Treasurer Report- There was no activity this month.
Beg. $1927.93
End $1927.93

3) Old Business-

a) Logo- A sample was passed out for the membership to approve. This can be used for business cards, patches, and vinyl stickers. A motion was made by Rose Anthony and seconded by Leo Dahlberg to order business cards and get prices for the rest of our options for the next meeting.

b) Grant- Kevin Arends reported that the application looked good and a decision should be made at the end of January.

c) Co. Road 46- Kevin Arends suggested that a Grant-In-Aid application be filled out for this, also signing of the trail. A request was made for volunteers. Dave Wright, Jim Gassert, and Kevin Arends will work on this.

d) Newsletter- The E-Board will put this together and bring it to the next meeting. All members will receive a copy in the mail.

e) Trail Signs- Members put 'NoATV' signs where snowmobile trails go off the Soo Line Trail. Signs are available from the DNR.

f) Publicity- Len Kroska absent, will be brought to the next meeting.

g) Pine Co. Soo Line- Kevin Arends hasn't received any complaints regarding ATV's on the Soo Line in Carlton County. Pine and Atkin Counties need to be approached with Carlton County as an example of ATVs and snowmobiles both using the Soo Line with no problems. Kevin Arends will write a letter regarding the use of the Soo Line.

4) New Business-

a) Articles of Incorporation- They will be filed in the next 2 weeks.

b) Meetings- The February, March and April meetings will be held at the Cromwell Community Center. The next E-Board meeting is January 30th at Gampers in Moose Lake.

c) Trail Issues- The OHV Task force is made up of 20 members Their final recommendations will be out soon.

Motion made by Dave Wright, seconded by Jack Kop to adjourn at 8:30pm.