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We have been informed that the Becker County Commissioners will be voting on August 22, 2006, whether or not to approve the proposed 70 mile ATV trail. If you have sent in supporting comments in the past regarding this trail system THANK YOU! Since this process is taking longer than expected, the local ATV community is again asking for ATVAM membership to send comments in support of the trail; remind them of the economic value of having an ATV trail system. The commissioners are still receiving a lot of negative comments. Details of the proposed trail and county commissioner contact information are listed below. Thank you! The ATVAM Board http://www.atvam.org "Ride as if everyone is watching; Talk as if everyone is listening . . ." NEWS ARTICLE: Becker tables ATV trail plan By Nathan Bowe, Forum Communications Co. Published Friday, July 28, 2006 The contentious issue of a 70-mile designated ATV trail in Becker County was tabled for 30 days Tuesday, after the Becker County Board heard from a roomful of residents who oppose the plan. Two weeks ago, the board voted 4-1, with commissioner Larry Knutson dissenting, to approve an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that would have allowed the county to be reimbursed in stages as the project proceeded. But the board later that day rescinded its approval because the item had been added late to the county board agenda and had not been publicized prior to the meeting. Township officials are largely opposed to the pilot project, which is to be built on county tax-forfeited land and funded with $300,000 in state money. Tuesday the Becker County Board voted to table the issue until Aug. 22. An attempt by Knutson to table it for 90 days failed, largely because Commissioner Barry Nelson believed a delay that long would “kill” the project. Nelson - who supports the concept of a designated ATV trail, but only if there is support for it - said he wants a chance to assess the true level of tribal and township support on the matter. http://www.co.becker.mn.us/electedofficials.asp Becker County Commissioners: Larry Knutson District 1 laknuts@co.becker.mn.us Harry Salminen District 2 hlsalmi@co.becker.mn.us Karen Mulari District 3 klmular@co.becker.mn.us Bob Bristlin District 4 rdbrist@co.becker.mn.us Barry Nelson District 5 bknelso@co.becker.mn.us Details about the 70 mile loop: ----- Original Message ----- From: cybernews To: trail_news@listserv.dnr.state.mn.us Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 2:05 PM Subject: DNR Cybernews Update (08-25-05) - Becker County to host70-mile ATV trail Becker County to host 70-mile ATV trail (2005-08-23) Becker County has been selected to host a new 70-mile all-terrain vehicle/off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trail. Becker was one of several counties that submitted proposals in response to a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) request for help in siting a new ATV/OHM trail pursuant to a 2003 Legislative directive. The new trail will be planned, designed and constructed on a mix of state and county-administered forest lands located in north and south Round Lake Townships in north-central Becker County. The trail should be completed and ready to ride by summer 2007. The Becker County ATV/OHM trail system will provide a mix of easy, intermediate and more difficult trails for riders of various skill levels. Four rest areas with parking, vehicle off-loading ramps, rest rooms and picnic facilities are planned for various locations along the trail. This trail system will be located approximately 20 miles from Park Rapids, 25 miles from Detroit Lakes and about 250 miles from the Twin Cities metro area. A myriad of public and private campgrounds and resorts are located within a half-hour drive. Counties play an important role in providing for off-highway vehicle recreation according to Ron Potter, the DNR's Off-Highway Vehicle Program supervisor. He believes this ATV/OHM trail project provides "an excellent opportunity for DNR and county land managers to work together to provide a much needed recreational riding opportunity for Minnesota's fast-growing population of ATV and motorcycle trail riders." Communities located along the trail are also expected to benefit from increased tourism and added local economic activity. For more information or for a copy of the Becker County trail proposal, contact Tim Browning at (218) 755-3969 or by e-mail at tim.browning@dnr.state.mn.us.
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