Using power tools in Northfield’s Sechler Park
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This document appears to be a presentation made to the Northfield City Council regarding the use of power tools in Sechler Park by the CROCT (Cannon River Off-Road Cycling Trails) organization. It includes objections by CROCT to proposed language in a memorandum of understanding that would limit the power tools CROCT personnel could use without authorization. The presentation provides examples of power tools and equipment used and policies regarding their use at other parks managed in partnership with local governments and trail organizations. It discusses youth mountain biking programs and a proposed skills area at Sechler Park.
Using power tools in Northfield’s Sechler Park
- 1. Using power tools in Northfield’s Sechler Park Presentation to the Northfield City Council Feb. 16, 2026
- 2. Our objections to proposed MOU language “No CROCT personnel, agents or volunteers shall use any power tools, chainsaws or other powered equipment, except those power tools provided herein and as authorized on a per use basis by the Public Works Foreman...
- 3. Our objections to proposed MOU language “The power tools that may be authorized for use on a per occurrence basis by the Public Works Foreman are limited to weed trimmers (string trimmers only), leaf blowers and power drills. All other powered equipment, power tools and chainsaws may only be used by City employees or contractors on the Premises. “
- 6. Lebanon Hills Pk – Dakota Cty
- 7. Rice County – Caron Park
- 8. Sechler Park
- 9. Sechler Park
- 10. Sechler Park
- 11. Sechler Park
- 12. Bertram Lakes – City of Monticello
- 13. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 14. Sechler weekly youth group rides
- 15. Sechler weekly youth group rides
- 16. Sechler weekly youth group rides
- 17. Sechler weekly youth group rides
- 18. Sechler weekly youth group rides
- 19. Sechler weekly youth group rides
- 22. Caron Park – Rice County
- 23. Caron Park – Rice County
- 24. Caron Park – Rice County
- 25. Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury
- 26. Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury
- 27. Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury
- 28. Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury
- 29. Hillside Pk – City of Elk River
- 37. Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury
- 38. Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury
- 39. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 40. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 41. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 42. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 43. NHS Senior Cole Trebelhorn
- 44. Trebelhorn farm
- 45. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 46. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District
- 54. Salem Hills Pk – City of Inver Grove Hgts
- 55. Bertram Lakes – City of Montecello
- 56. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 57. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 58. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 59. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 60. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 61. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 62. West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove
- 63. Caron Pk – Rice County
- 64. Jail Trail – City of St. Cloud
- 65. Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove
- 66. Sechler Park
- 67. Bertram Lakes – City of Monticello “Only individuals who MORC has designated as ‘chainsaw operators’ will be allowed to operate chainsaws on Wright County and the City of Monticello properties. Such designation will only be granted to individuals who have been trained by MORC in the safe and proper use of chainsaws, and outfitted with proper personal protective equipment.”
- 68. Bertram Lakes – City of Monticello “Provide and supervise volunteers in the construction of approved technical features and alignment changes. Utilize tools owned by MORC, Wright County, and The City of Monticello, tools that may be made available by the designated Wright County or City of Monticello Maintenance Supervisors. Technical features and alignment changes must conform to IMBA guidelines and Wright County and City of Monticello approved designs.”
- 70. Using power tools in Northfield’s Sechler Park Presentation to the Northfield City Council Feb. 16, 2026