Using power tools in Northfield’s Sechler Park

Presentation to the Northfield City Council

Feb. 16, 2026

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...

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. “

CROCT liability policy

CROCT liability policy

Lebanon Hills Pk – Dakota Cty

Rice County – Caron Park

Sechler Park

Sechler Park

Sechler Park

Sechler Park

Bertram Lakes – City of Monticello

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

Sechler weekly youth group rides

Sechler weekly youth group rides

Sechler weekly youth group rides

Sechler weekly youth group rides

Sechler weekly youth group rides

Sechler weekly youth group rides

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Caron Park – Rice County

Caron Park – Rice County

Caron Park – Rice County

Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury

Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury

Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury

Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury

Hillside Pk – City of Elk River

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury

Carver Lk Pk – City of Woodbury

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

NHS Senior Cole Trebelhorn

Trebelhorn farm

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove – Three Rivers Park District

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Sechler skills park

Salem Hills Pk – City of Inver Grove Hgts

Bertram Lakes – City of Montecello

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

West Draw Bike Pk – City of Cottage Grove

Caron Pk – Rice County

Jail Trail – City of St. Cloud

Elm Creek – City of Maple Grove

Sechler Park

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.”

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.”

CROCT liability policy

Using power tools in Northfield’s Sechler Park

Presentation to the Northfield City Council

Feb. 16, 2026