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Sumpter council approves snowmobile races and continuous winter plowing of fairgrounds parking lot
Summary
After discussing fees and volunteer support, the council voted to keep the fairgrounds parking lot plowed throughout winter to allow events and access, and it approved snowmobile race dates in January (and possibly February) with existing fee guidance ($3.50 plow fee, $1 reservation fee).
The council approved a motion to maintain plowing of the fairgrounds parking lot through the winter months so residents and racers can access the area, and it voted to approve snowmobile race dates in January and potentially February. Councilors discussed last year's fee structure (a $3.50 plow fee and a $1 reservation fee) and the prospect of partial reimbursement or donations to offset costs; volunteers and the snowmobile club were suggested as partners to help with maintenance and to limit city expense.
Councilors and volunteers noted the work required to keep the lot usable: if the city stays on top of plowing, the time and cost per session drop substantially, whereas letting snow accumulate can make opening the lot far more expensive. A motion to provide continuous plowing carried by voice vote. "If you keep the parking lot open, and I was gonna talk to Kurt about putting some flagging on, I could've got a helicopter in there," one volunteer observed when describing safety and access concerns.
