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Wabasha County weighs limited-use permit as state funding for snowmobile clubs hangs in balance
Summary
County staff told commissioners the state is asking counties to sign limited-use permits that transfer liability for snowmobile trails to counties; Wabasha County’s insurer would not cover the risk, and $82,000 in state funding to local clubs could be withheld if the county refuses to sign.
Wabasha County commissioners heard an update on a state request that counties sign limited-use permits for snowmobile trails that would shift liability to the county, and learned their insurer would not cover those risks if they sign.
County Administrator (staff) told the board the state asked counties this year to sign a limited-use permit that would make the county responsible for trails, crossings and related liability. He said Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) has informed the county that it would provide no…
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