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March 28, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes 1NIr. Maxch stated that the road from Mound Trail to Main Street up to the first lot is in good condition and is not being replaced. - Council Member Capra questioned whether Council could consider Mr. Buechler's request or if it needed to wait; noting that Council had decided to address received complaints at a subsequent meeting, allowing ample time to research same. Mr. Hoeft explained that due to the short time frame involved, Mr. Buechler desired to have a truck come in Friday of this week or Monday of next week, and it would be appropriate for Council to consider this issue this evening. Council Member Travis stated he did not feel it was a problem to issue the overweight permit for a one (1) trip, empty truck. Council Member Travis requested that Staff ensure that Mr. Buechler's letter of credit be in place for repairing the remaining portion of the road prior to granting the permit. Mr. Peterson stated that the tonnage of the truck that Mr. Buechler is requesting should not cause damage to the road. Mr. Palzer concurred. Mr. Buechler stated that he located the smallest crane feasible to do the work that is needed. Council Member Nelson stated she felt there would always be an exception to the rule; however, Council needed to stand firm on policy decisions made in the past. Council Member Nelson stated that if the entire road needed to be replaced, she would consider granting Mr. Buechler the overweight permit; however, a portion of the road is in good condition and she opposes granting the permit. Mr. Buechler stated that the crown of the road has good elevation and explained that a garbage truck is heavier than the truck he is requesting. He then stated the road currently is posted slightly higher than the weight of a pick up truck. Mayor Swedberg stated he felt the City Administrator and the City Engineer should deternune whether or not to issue the overweight permit. Mr. March stated he has been , adhering to procedure directed by the previous Council regarding spring road restrictions. Council Member Nelson stated she felt if Mr. Buechler was granted an overweight permit, exceptions would need to be made for everyone. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that due to annual, seasonal differences, addressing overweight permits on an individual basis was appropriate action. Mr. Palzer stated that in his opinion, it would be acceptable to grant the overweight permit requested. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she would not have a problem telling the next person they could not have a permit if the conditions involved did not warrant same. Council Member Broussard Vickers also stated that Mr. March should continue with the procedures directed by Council. Mr. Hoeft stated that handling overweight permits on a ' case-by-case basis was an appropriate procedure. Motion b.y Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member Broussard �ickers to direct Staff to issue an overwei�ht vehicle permit to Mr. Buechler. Ayes Page 2 af 10 �