January Meeting - 1/15/2025

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Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association called to order 8:07PM by acting President – Zach Tessier

 

Club Roll Call was answered by Inver grove, Hastings, Farmington, Hampton.

 

Officers Roll Call was answered by Vice President – Zach Tessier, Treasure – Jerry Schaack, Trail Director Rose Schaack.

 

Minutes from December meeting was read and approved. Treasure report was read and approved subject to audit.

 

Bills submitted for payment. Midwest Machinery - $241.56, hydraulic connections on tractor in Farmington. River County Cooperative – $1323.56, Diesel Fuel.

 

Discussion was held on the coming grants from DNR. It was the consensus of Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association that we need to watch our spending due to lack of New Snowmobile Registrations an Renewals.

 

Discussion was held on the fuel barrel that is in Farmington, Jay stated that per River County Coop, we do not need a double-walled fuel tank. Jerry will check with our insurance provider. Kenny Zak from Farmington stated that they would like to put a new pump, hose and nozzle and also put a roof over the barrel. Motion was made by Jay Frandrop, second by Scott Gronquist that Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association speed up to $900 to do the necessary updates on the fuel barrel.

 

Discussion was held on the Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association purchasing or building  a roller or packer for 2025-2026 season. After much discussion, it was decided we would pull the drag over the trails to knock down the chisel plowing.

 

New Business – Discussioin was held on whether Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association would sponsor the 120 snowmobile races to be held at the Vintage Ride. Motion was made by Scott Grunquist second by Kenny Zak that Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association sponsor the Trophies for the 120 races, motion carried.

 

Discussion was held on the charities that Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association, Minnesota Special Olympics, WSA.

 

Hastings Vintage Ride is still a go. Veteran’s Ride is still on. Legislative meet and greet is January 21st at Kelly Inn, 4:30 to 7PM.

 

Update on Safety Class – Inver Grove trained, 11 kids, 1 adult. Farmington, 23 kids. Hastings, 23 kids.

 

Motion to adjourn meeting 9:30PM, made by Jay Frandrup, seconded by Scott Gronquist motion carried.

 

Meeting Minutes submitted by acting recording secretary Jerry Schaack.