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Council backs Motorized Backcountry Safety Infrastructure fund but removes ambassador position
Summary
The council approved the Motorized Backcountry Safety Infrastructure fund but voted to exclude the ambassador position (salary and materials) after members questioned long-term sustainability; Mike Cook recommended alternative use of funds to reduce beacon costs for riders.
Mike Cook raised concerns about the Utah Avalanche Center Motorized Backcountry Safety Infrastructure project, arguing the continuous funding loop could be unsustainable and that funds might be better used to lower the cost of safety beacons for riders directly. Nicole Nielson suggested revisiting the program if additional funding becomes available.
The council voted unanimously to approve the application on the condition it not include the ambassador position salary and materials. Evan Beitsch later calculated the total endorsed awards at $842,834, leaving a motorized rollover balance of $100,732 for the next cycle.
