Evergreen P.A.C. ATV Club
Meeting Minutes
Kettle River Bar & Grill
June 5, 2003
7:0O p.m.

Present:
Phil Lippo, Darwin Chester, Lenny Kroska, Connie Skogman, Leo Butterfield, Don Dudley, Orv Evensen, Dick Huhta, Leo Dahlberg, Mel Johnson, Harold Bergstedt, Jim Gassert, Becky Lourey and Rita Butterfield.

Old Business:
1) AITKIN COUNTY SOO LINE - We need to follow up with this and continue to pursue the use of ATVs on the Aitkin Co portion of the Soo Line Trail during the winter months. Jim will contact Roger Howard, Land Commissioner, Aitkin Co., Mel J will contact some of the Commissioners, Dick, Phil and Don will attend meetings.

2) STURGEON LAKE - City wants to post speed limit (ATVs) signs throughout the city in an attempt to slow them down. They feel doing this may solve some of the problems they are having.

3) Moose Lake City Parks Commission - Drafting ordinance for ATV use within the city limits. This would include (but not be limited to) having designated trails in/out/through the city, riders must be 16, have legal drivers license, wear helmet, lights on, and speed limit not to exceed 15 mph. There has also been some talk of a DNR trail through the city.

4) Jeff Schaffer will get our tax exempt paper work done. Perhaps will do our auditing for us as well, at a fee of $28/hour.

5) SOO PIT - The public comment period has passed, DNR Regional folks (water, plants, etc specialists) viewed the area along with County Land Commissioner and other locals. Satisfied that our intentions are as stated in the grant application. They suggested there are 2 locations that require culverts. The entire process now moves on to Brainerd then to the Grand Rapids offices. Les Ollila is on vacation at this time so will probably take 4 - 6 weeks yet before we hear anything more. Discussion regarding neighbor to the north, Dave Lund, concerned about pick- ups, etc. and traffic through into his property. Motion by Leo, second by Orv to put gates across the north end of the pits. Motion carried.

6) SENATE BILL 850 - Darwin reported this passed, ATVAM is reviewing at this time. Signs will be required on all trails. DNR will be reviewing trails in State Forests, closing certain trails as they deem necessary. At this time, most trails remain open. Can continue to ride ditches unless otherwise posted. Perhaps we as a club need to ask our County Commissioners for a county-wide ordinance regarding ditches and shoulders. Could also suggest ATVs ride the gravel county roads at no more than 20 mph. SECRETARY REPORT - Minutes of May 1 2003 reviewed. One correction - under Old Business - E - Phil is working with the city of Cromwell, not Dick as stated.

TREASURER REPORT:

*Post office, business cards, Orv reimbursement **Member dues, donation, business sponsors.

Rita also presented a year-end recap for discussion and approval. Motion by Lenny, seconded by Don D to approve both secretary and treasuer reports as presented. Motion carried. At this time, Becky was brought up to date on the entire Soo Pit Project . She was impressed with all we have done. She also gave her opinion as to the SF 850 bill and what she reads from it.

7) County Fair - We determined to let this go for this year. It is very difficult to get someone to stay with a booth during that time, and if we can't commit to the time, there is no point in trying to do it.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) 50/50 TICKETS = ATVAM is again raffling off an ATV. They will let us sell up to 500 tickets for $2 each, $1 goes to our club. Orv will be in contact with ATVAM to get tickets and make them available to anyone who wants to sell them.

2) MEETING LOCATION - Perhaps we can get our meeting attendance up if we meet in local community centers. Darwin will check the usage of the Barnum Community Center, Dick has already said the Cromwell Pavilion would be available and Jim checked with the Moose Lake City Office. Cromwell and Moose Lake locations would be available at no cost, we'll know more about Barnum next meeting. At that time, we will need to come up with location. If we are trying to promote 4-wheeling as a family sport, we need to meet in "family friendly" locations.

3) RIDE FROM RED OAK - The June 14 ride originally planned has been canceled for reasons beyond the Club's control. Lenny suggested a ride from Denham Run to the Soo Pits, perhaps August 2nd.

4) PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Darwin reminded of the Lions' Club Pancake breakfast at the Moose Lake Fly In - Drive In day on June 21. Said ATVs are welcome.

5) MEMBERSHIP REMINDER - It is time to renew memberships - $10 single/family. We will not be handling the ATVAM renewals. New memberships continue to be $25 as we do collect for ATVAM then.

6) ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Will be tabled until July Meeting.

7) WEB SITE - Ted Saari has indicated he is willing togive up being web master. Club members to see if anyone would be available in this area to take this on. Bring information back to July meeting.

Motion by Dick, seconded by Orv to adjourn. Motion carried.

Submitted By: Rita Butterfield