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jeffk · 03-11-2009, 05:17 PM

I have a couple of questions.

For other states that charge a lot more for their snowmobile registrations, what do they do with the extra money? Do they pay people to groom trails rather than depending on volunteers?

What specifically is lacking on our trails that extra money is needed for? Most things that need to get done seem to get done. The signage, while it might be a little better, seems to get the job done. The bridges seem to be replaced/repaired in a timely manner. The grooming seems timely and generally well done. Are costs spiking for materials? Is this just an inflation hedge for gradually increasing costs?

I have absolutely no problem with an increase if it is needed. For what we get in return the cost is very low. It just bothers me that someone just pops up and says more money is needed but really doesn't explain why, except in a very general way. My off the cuff response is that things seem to be running OK so why is more funding needed?

03-11-2009, 05:17 PM	#13
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 202 Thanked 423 Times in 241 Posts	I have a couple of questions. For other states that charge a lot more for their snowmobile registrations, what do they do with the extra money? Do they pay people to groom trails rather than depending on volunteers? What specifically is lacking on our trails that extra money is needed for? Most things that need to get done seem to get done. The signage, while it might be a little better, seems to get the job done. The bridges seem to be replaced/repaired in a timely manner. The grooming seems timely and generally well done. Are costs spiking for materials? Is this just an inflation hedge for gradually increasing costs? I have absolutely no problem with an increase if it is needed. For what we get in return the cost is very low. It just bothers me that someone just pops up and says more money is needed but really doesn't explain why, except in a very general way. My off the cuff response is that things seem to be running OK so why is more funding needed?