DRAFT
Girdwood Trails Committee
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Glacier City Hall, 7:00 pm 
Tuesday, Sept 3, 2007

Call to Order
  Carolyn Brodin called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.  Carolyn also acted as secretary for the meeting. 

Others present: Jonnie Lazarus, Andy Morrison, Matt Wedeking,Warren Rowe

Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as written.

Approval of Minutes, Aug 7, 2007
The minutes were approved as written.

Introduction of Guest
 Warren Rowe was present as a representative of Alyeska resort. Warren will attend the October meeting and thereafter, Brian Burnett will attend as the Resort's representative. 
Old Business
1.  Trails Issues
A.  Alyeska Highway Bridge/Bike Path Repairs—In the interest of getting the most urgent repairs done this fall, it was recommended to use the city contractor rather than put the project out to bid. 

	B..  Other Trails Issues
	a.  Lower Valley Trails and ATVs--The boulders  were placed at three access points of the trail . An invoice for $1,000 was given to Jonnie.

2.  Budget
	a.The "Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles Prohibited" signs cost $52.50 each if the same size as are posted at other trail heads. It was discussed that we don't need signs that big. They are expensive and unattractive. 
	
	b.  Broken Enchanted Forest Bridge Eben gave Jonnie a list of the wood he needs

3..  Shed/Trails Equipment Move—To be discussed at Oct. meeting
	
4.  SAGA Crew—Decided to postpone Recap till Oct. meeting. 

5.  2007 HLB IGP Approval of Trails—Jonnie reported that the GBOS was sending a letter of recomendation to HLB for the IGP status be given to Wagon Trail, Stumpy's Winter Trail and Tiny Creek Trail

6.  Girdwood Area Plan Revision and Trails
Matt Wedeking is working on this section. It will include, trail descriptions,process for dedication of trails, design parameters (using BLM and Alaska State Parks parameters) 

7.  Bylaws Location—Jonnie reported that the bylaws still have not been located
8.  Extra Groomer for Cooper Landing—It was decided to give them the groomer as we really do not have use for it
New Business
1. Reported that the Hand Tram is in serious need of repair. The new haul rope somehow got frayed and wedged in the wheel. The tram is closed. Signs have been posted at the Winner Creek Trailhead and the trailhead on Crow Creek Road. Discussion on what kind of rope was used, was it a matter of the new rope needing tightening? The need of routine maintenance.

Other Business

Meeting adjourned approximately 8:20 pm. 

Next meeting is October 2, 2007, Glacier City Hall