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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 /> Councl 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 /> Council Member Travis stated he would like to receive formal input from Mr. <br /> Palter 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 /> Mr. March asked if the weight loads versus the number of loads created more <br /> damage. City Engineer Peterson stated he has heard that the number of trips can <br /> be more damaging than heavy limited loads. <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 /> Motion made by Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member <br /> Broussard Vickers to table this item to the June 14, 2000 meeting for further <br /> discussion. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Lift Station #2 Bid <br /> City Engineer Peterson reviewed the bid information for the Lift Station #2 with <br /> the Council. He explained the low bidder was Penn Contracting. <br /> Motion made by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member <br /> Travis to accept the bid of Penn Contracting with Option A for Lift Station <br /> #2. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 1999 Draft Audit Discussion <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 /> 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 /> Page 7 of 12 <br />