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f 7 S"'y—� r7 a°i `moi,'"1 it MEMO To: Honorable Mayor and City Council members From: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works v� Subject: Weight restrictions on County Rd H2 Date: March 19, 1997 Staff consulted Steve Campbell the City's consulting engineer to determine if the City could impose weight restrictions on Co. Rd. H2, which is a MSA street. Given the deteriorating condition of the road, Steve's opinion was that we could justify a seven (7) ton per axle weight restriction. All other MSA roads within the City are not posted and are nine (9)to ten(10)ton per axle streets. Other non MSA streets are posted for five (5) tons per axle during the spring thawing season. Permits are available for$20.00 per trip into the City which will allow a seven (7) ton axle load. Last year during this season the permit program generated$5,400.00. Staff also questioned Steve as to the possibility of posting H2 at Seven(7) ton per axle year round in an effort to lessen heavy truck traffic and further damage. This option would not be enforceable because the City, as did the County, receive state funds for maintenance and construction derived from the gas tax. Ramsey County has performed structural design testing on all of the segments during various years dating back to 1982. All of the segments tested between nine (9) and ten(10) ton ratings. Steve did comment that we could leave the signs up, which might make truck drivers seek a nonposted road to their destination, but this restriction would not be enforceable. At this time staff intends to post County Rd. H2 at seven(7) tons per axle load and not issue any permits to exceed the posted limit. We will attempt to leave the signs up after the seasonal weight limit restriction time expires and deal with any comments or questions regarding the continued restriction at the time. If Council has any questions or concerns regarding this issue, please feel free to call me. •