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! � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1977 Page 11 � Warning signs were inspected to determine SKI-TONKA REPORT � whether or not they met the requirements of (Continued) para. 2. 1. 1. 2. 4 of the ANSI Standards. Although � the signage did not conform to the letter of • the ANSI Regulations, (they were not uniform in size and wording) in my opinion, they conform � with the spirit and intent of the Regulation. . � OTHER MATTERS: � Although not required in the ANSI Regulations, . the operator of the area has erected fencing around the tow equipment at the loading and � unloading areas. From the standpoint of safety, I recommend and advise that these � fences be provided and maintained in place in a good state of repair. The fencing in � place on Phase II was adequate and in good repair. I noted several instances of fence � disrepair on the Phase I tows. � In conclusion, based upon my inspection of Phase I and Phase II of the Ski-Tonka facilities, it is my opinion that the facilities inspected meet the ANSI Standards with the following specific exceptions: a) Tows #3 and #6 require either: _ 1. Operation at a slower speed, or • 2. installation of brakes, or 3. relocation of safety gate. � b) Efforts should be made to repair fencing on Phase I operations. � NOTE: My inspection was conducted during non- � operating hours and, therefore, this report is , • limited to an examination of and report on the tows and mechanical safety equipment provided � therewith. � End of letter � � Mayor Van Nest inquired: � l. Does inspection report meet requirements of � Orono ordinances? 2. Does this provide for the safety, health and � welfare of its users? - Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to table the Ski- Tonka matter until the Council meeting of � P�Iarch 14, 1977, to allow for staff review of Ski-Tonka Phase #I� Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . �