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Council approves Hugo Snowmobile Club, Rice Creek Trail applications; club highlights new equipment and outreach
Summary
After a presentation from Hugo Snowmobile Club leaders, the council approved annual snowmobile-route applications for the Hugo Snowmobile Club and Rice Creek Trail Association. Club leaders described safety upgrades, a new $25,000 drag, and plans to expand community events.
The Hugo City Council approved annual snowmobile-route applications for the Hugo Snowmobile Club and the Rice Creek Trail Association Monday after club leaders described plans to emphasize safety, trail grooming and community outreach.
John Utston, speaking as a member of the Hugo Knight Riders Snowmobile Club and former president of the Hugo Snowmobile Club, said he recently resigned after 33 years and named Nick Fruschetti as the new trail coordinator. Utston told the council the club is prioritizing trail safety, trimming, marking and better grooming, and described equipment investments: “We just purchased a brand new drag… that cost us $25,000,” he said, and added the club acquired a new Tucker tractor as well.
Nick Fruschetti said he plans to modernize trail mapping using the city’s GIS system so the public can find trail maps and receive warnings and alerts online. Utston said the club plans community events (vintage shows, a race event worked with the Hugo Legion) intended to attract non-snowmobilers and broaden participation.
Mayor Mary White moved and the council approved the snowmobile-route applications by voice vote.
What happens next: the clubs will operate on routes in the same locations as last year per the applications reviewed by the city clerk; staff recommended approval and the council adopted it.
