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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 <br />Because of this unforseen problem, staff is recommending that the <br />City issue overweight permits up to five (5) ton per axle for <br />this spring construction season only. A long term policy will be <br />drafted and brought to the City Council and the City Council will <br />be asked to establish the long term policy by October, 1994. <br />This will allow ample time for builders to make necessary <br />arrangements for the 1995 spring building season. <br />The staff is also recommending that such vehicles as school <br />buses, licensed trash haulers, City maintenance vehicles and <br />sewer and water repair companies be exempted from the permitting <br />process up to seven (7) tons per axle. <br />Mayor Reinert said it was his understanding that the Police <br />Department will be more active in stopping and tagging violators <br />this spring. Chief Pecchia explained that all suspect vehicles <br />will be stopped, weighed and citations will be issued if <br />necessary. <br />Larry Barnabo, 905 Hardwood Avenue, Shoreview explained that he <br />purchased his building permit last week and the builder has <br />informed him that the restrictions mean that redi-mix cement <br />trucks will be limited to one and one-half yards of concrete. <br />Since the normal house uses nearly 20 yards of concrete, the <br />project will be shut down for the duration of the weight <br />restriction which is about four (4) to six (6) weeks. Mr. <br />Schumacher explained that the City has handled weight <br />restrictions in this manner for about 15 years. This year will <br />be no different than the previous years. <br />Mayor Reinert agreed that weight restrictions are an <br />inconvenience, however the normal life of a City street is 20 <br />years. In Lino Lakes the normal life of a street is more like 13 <br />to 15 years. Also when the street is rebuilt, it is at the <br />property owners expense not the builder. Mayor Reinert said that <br />Lino Lakes will be more aggressive in enforcing weight <br />restrictions because the streets are showing signs of premature <br />wear. <br />John Sina, 6337 Painted Turtle Road said he felt a three (3) ton <br />road is ridiculous and recommended that city streets be <br />constructed to a five (5) ton standard. Mayor Reinert explained <br />that the City is beginning to talk to the developers about <br />upgrading street standards. <br />Mr. Barnabo asked what the fine is for an overweight citation. <br />Police Chief Pecchia explained that the fine is based on a per <br />pound charge. <br />PAGE 3 <br />lir <br />