Yorkton Council gave first reading to a new Snowmobile Bylaw at its regular meeting Monday.
"The Snowmobile Bylaw for the City of Yorkton was originally passed on Sept. 18, 1995 with some amendments to the schedules over the years," said Bonnie Schenher, City Clerk. "Due to the increased development within the City of Yorkton, it is necessary to revisit the bylaw and map that provides snowmobilers with the approved trails for entering and exiting the City of Yorkton for the purpose of fuel, food and lodging."
In preparing the bylaw Schenher said the changes proposed have been discussed with the local user group.
"Administration has met with members of the Sno Riders Club on various occasions to discuss the proposed trail," she said.
Schenher said the routes contained in the bylaw are the only trails snowmobiles are allowed to operate on in the city.
"It is important to note that snowmobilers are not allowed to operate within the City of Yorkton except on the approved trails," she said.
The City will also sign various locations to advise that snowmobilers are not allowed. These prohibitive signs are to warn of danger due to bodies of water, such as storm retention ponds, and of course at Logan Green. Every winter we do receive complaints of snowmobiles being operated outside of approved trails, added Schenher.
By giving the bylaw only first reading Monday it allows time for public input before the second and third readings are given, most likely at the Dec. 3, meeting of Council.
