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Mayor Hunt reiterated the importance of all expenditures being Council approved. It was <br />acknowledged there was a misunderstanding between city staff/city council and the city <br />engineer, who thought he had the authorization from the Council to proceed with design <br />plans for an expansion of a building. <br />As an aside, the city planner reported that in 60 days the MAC/PZ Special Projects <br />Commission would have a recommendation on community facilities. <br />Weight Restrictions. <br />The maintenance supervisor reported that Mn/DOT lifted weight restrictions on state <br />roads, but Washington County's weight restrictions will be on until April 29th. He had <br />checked the gravel roads and they are still soft. Since the County generally follows the <br />lead of Mn/DOT, with this year being an exception, the council was asked for direction <br />on which agency to follow. <br />M/S/P DeLapp/Siedow - to follow Washington County's date on removal of signs for <br />weight restrictions. (Motion passed 5-0.) <br />_Request for a 1-ton truck with dump box <br />The maintenance supervisor reported at its April 8th meeting, MAC approved the <br />specifications for the 1- ton truck with dump box and recommended approval. He stated <br />the existing 1989 truck will be traded or sold. He further asked the council if the cost of <br />this truck should be shared with the Parks Department because they will also use it. <br />M/S/P Dunn/Siedow - to purchase 1-ton truck based on a favorable recommendation <br />from MAC, and based on adequate funding being in place. Further, that the cost split <br />between the Maintenance and Parks Department for this vehicle will be left up to the <br />discretion of the department's supervisors. (Motion passed 5-0.) <br />Gravel roads <br />Dan Olinger asked how often should 50th Street west of Lake Elmo Avenue and Kimbro <br />Avenue from 47th Street to 50th be graded. They have done grading once a week and <br />Kirkwood, Manning get by every other week. Administrator Kueffner will get back with <br />graveling road frequency policy and grading program. <br />Council Member Dunn reported the Demontreville park area sign seems to be broken. <br />B. Update on Building Dept. Activities: Jim McNamara <br />The building official reported that in March there were 18 new residential permits issues <br />and 1 new commercial permit issued. The building official also reminded residents that <br />they couldn't place vehicles on the grass with a "For Sale" sign; it is a violation of the <br />Lake Elmo Municipal Code. <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 16, 2002 <br />