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City of Four Seasons Recreation
McCall, Idaho 83638
P.O. Box 1065
Tel. (208) 634-7144
Ed Parker
Chief of Police
DATE: December 30, 1991
TO: Bud Schmidt
FROM: Chief Ed Parker
RE: Ordinance 579 (snowmobile crossing Lardo Bridge)
On January 24, 1991 the City Council passed and approved
an ordinance which authorized snowmobile traffic to cross Lardo
Bridge on Hwy 55. Section 4 of this ordinance noted that the
regulation was experimental and temporary in nature. Further,
it stated that the ordinance would terminate one (1) year from
the date of passage unless otherwise renewed or extended by the
Mayor and City Council.
Last year, after close observation by McCall Police, it
was reported that the snowmobile traffic was moderate to heavy.
This year is about the same. Until an alternate route is in
place and easily accessible we will continue to see snowmobile
traffic traversing Lardo Bridge. It is probably the most
convenient for the snowmobile rider. The crossing by Sheep's
Bridge is far removed and people have difficulty finding it.
There are not enough signs directing our visitors.
When there were signs prohibiting snowmobiles on Lardo
Bridge they were ignored. As long as snowmobiles are permitted
on the City streets we must provide free and easy access. The
route to West Mountain and Red Ridge is quite popular as well
as Bear Basin. Consequently, there is not adequate parking for
snowmobile trailers at the trail heads which makes egress from
town even more appealing.
It should be noted that there were no accidents involving
snowmobiles on Lardo Bridge...there were a few in town. I
believe the Police Snowmobile Patrol is a definite deterrent
and reason for fewer complaints.
The crossing at Lard° Bridge is only a temporary solution
to an increasing problem. The popularity of snowmobiles is
growing and the crossing of Payette River must be addressed
soon.
Respectfully,
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Ed Parker
Chief of Police
cc: Mayor and Council
William Killen