OHV recreation area expansion plans available for public review (January 16, 2009)
A planned 2,500-acre addition to the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area (OHVRA) just east of Virginia will be discussed a public meeting on Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m.
The OHVRA Advisory Committee and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend and provide input.
The meeting will be at the Mountain Iron Community Center, 8586 Enterprise Drive South, just south of Highway 169 between Mineral Avenue and Mud Lake Road.
The 11-member OHVRA Advisory Committee will discuss plans for developing and using this new 2,500-acre site near Virginia. Project planners will report on issues and options people have shared so far during the plan review.
When completed, the Gilbert and Virginia sites will be linked via an off-road trail under Highway 135. Both sites will feature recreational trails and riding areas specially designed for OHV use. Construction on the Virginia addition to the OHVRA is expected to begin in late 2009, following revisions to the facility’s original master plan and completion of project environmental review.
To review draft site designs or to submit written comments, visit the DNR Web site at .
Copies of the proposal are also available by contacting DNR Planner Brian McCann at 651-259-5627 or 888-MINNDNR (646-6367), or by e-mail at Brian.McCann@dnr.state.mn.us
Public comments on this draft proposal will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.13.
