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; ,-, <br /> . �- <br /> �� 0� <br /> � O O <br /> ��b. � C ITY of ORONO � <br /> � ti � <br /> �� �G'� RESOLUTION O�T�HE�C�I�TY COUNCIL <br /> � <br /> �kES�I�4� NO. <br /> A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEASONAL WEIGHT <br /> RESTRICTIONS ON ORONO PUBLIC CITY STREETS <br /> The City of Orono ordains that a�cle weight limits are restricted on the following streets in the City <br /> of Orono to protect these streets from damage when road and weather conditions warrant in <br /> accordance with regulations as provided in Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 6.11 Section 169.87 <br /> of the Orono Municipal Code. These weight restrictions are in effect during the spring thaw season <br /> between approximately March 1 st to May 15th dependent on weather conditions. Streets may be <br /> posted for weight restrictions any time that road and weather conditions warrarit weight limits to <br /> protect streets from damage. <br /> An exemption is provided for refuse collection vehicles to exceed the posted limits except no refuse <br /> collections vehicles shall be operated during restricted times where the gross weight on any single � <br /> axle exceeds 14,000 lbs. The City also reserves the right to restrict refuse collection vehicles to the <br /> posted weight limits should conditions warrant. <br /> � An exemption to posted weight limits is allowed for utility company service vehicles namely <br /> Northern States Power Company, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative, Minnegasco, U.S. West <br /> Communication,Mediacom cable or other companies providing utility service within the City when <br /> responding to an emergency. An emergency response shall include power outages, gas leaks, <br /> emergency communication, line down or severed, etc. <br /> An exemption to posted weight limits is also allowed for septic tank service companies,well drilling <br /> and service companies,and companies delivering fuel for heating purposes. An emergency response <br /> is limited to septic or sewer system failures posing an imminent threat to public health and safety, <br /> well failure resulting in loss of water supply, or lack of heating fuel. <br />� All persons requesting an exemption to the posted weight limits for response to an emergency <br /> situation must notify the Orono Police Department Administrative Office. This notification must <br /> include a description and location of the emergency,the number and weight of vehicles responding <br /> to the emergency, and the route to be used to reach the emergency site. The City reserves the right <br /> � to request supporting documentation of the nature and location of the emergency. � <br /> All persons responding to emergency situations shall limit travel on seasonal weight restricted streets <br /> to the minimum distance required to reach the site from the closest road that is not subject to <br /> seasonal weight restrictions. <br /> � . <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />