Council favors off-road vehicles on city streets, roads

By Denise Lana,

Les Askelson said he felt it would benefit Decorah if people were allowed to bring their off-road vehicles and stay overnight while enjoying the area, noting the off-roading movement could be a major economic push for community. (Photo by Denise Lana)

With the huge spike in local off-roading groups and trail riding clubs, the Decorah City Council voted Monday to draft an ordinance which would allow off-highway and off-road vehicles on city streets and roads. 

Councilman Randy Schissel led the discussion, saying off-road groups might be drawn to Decorah while out on trail rides or traversing between towns.

“It’d be nice to have them stop and get something to eat in our town,” Schissel said.

Les Askelson, who owns several radio stations in town, hosts fundraising rides and spoke with council Monday. He recalled a group which recently traveled from as far away as Des Moines, Burlington and southern Minnesota to participate in a ride at Yellow River Forest.  

Full article is available in the October 10 Decorah Leader.

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