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<br />Council Member Sweeney asked if a limit such as a two-ton over the weight limit <br />should be set versus a no exception policy. Council Member Broussard Vickers <br />concurred and stated that Council could review extreme cases on a case-by-case <br />basis. <br /> <br />Council Member Sweeney requested that Council set a formal policy or <br />guidelines so that no favoritism or precedence would be shown through Council <br />approval/denial. He suggested that each over weight permitee also be held <br />accountable for a bond to cover all road repairs. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis stated he would like to receive formal input from Mr. <br />Palzer on an overweight policy to be set by Council. Council Member Sweeney <br />agreed and asked that this item be tabled for additional discussion with Mr. Palzer <br />present. <br /> <br />Mr. March asked if the weight loads versus the number ofloads created more <br />damage. City Engineer Peterson stated he bas heard that the number of trips can <br />be more damaging than heavy limited loads. <br /> <br />Mr. March stated that he would check with neighboring communities and place <br />this item on the next agenda for further discussion. He noted he would gain <br />feedback from Mr. Palzer as well. <br /> <br />Motion made by Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member <br />Broussard Vickers to table this item to the June 14,2000 meetin2 for further <br />discussion. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv. <br /> <br />LiIl Station #2 Bid <br /> <br />City Engineer Peterson reviewed the bid information for the LiIl Station #2 with <br />the Council. He explained the low bidder was Penn Contracting. <br /> <br />Motion made by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member <br />Travis to accept the bid of Penn ContractinJ! with Option A for Lift Station <br />#2. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv. <br /> <br />1999 Draft Audit Discussion <br /> <br />Mr. March stated he received a draft audit from ABDO, ABDO, Eick & Meyers. <br />He explained the enterprise funds had increased over last year by $492,000. Mr. <br />March indicated this was a positive step for the City, as the operating expenses <br />have not increased at the same rate. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson asked for clarification on the additional revenue taken in. <br />Mr. March stated the water and sewer rates are allowing the City to meet <br />expenses with revenue remaining for future use. He stated these changes are <br />positive steps for the City. <br /> <br />Page 70fI2 <br />