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Commission Minutes--September 7, 1999 2036 stipulations being added: 1) that a posted sign be placed off of Interstate 29 indicating there is a 25-ton limit bridge ahead and that it be clearly posted at County Highway 17 from the west; 2) that speed limits be restricted on County Highway 6 to 40 miles per hour for all vehicles; 3) that a Class 1 road restriction be placed on County Highway 6 and that it be modified to allow triple axles to carry 40,000 pounds; and 4) that the County Engineer be directed to issue permits, using his discretion, for heavier loads that need to be transported to residents along this road who have no other access to their property. Discussion: Mr. Wieland said this motion does not include his suggestion to lower the speed limit on County Highway 17, however, other Commissioners felt that should be a separate issue to be discussed with those respective property owners before Board action. Mr. Meyer asked about enforcement of the weight and speed limits, and Jim Thoreson, Chief Deputy for the Cass County Sheriff's Department, was present and said he agrees with setting the speed limit the same for all vehicles. As far as weight restrictions, he said the North Dakota Highway Patrol could be contacted about enforcing those restrictions. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #1999-15 TO IMPLEMENT COUNTY ROAD WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS WHEREAS, Because of deterioration to Cass County Highway 6 between County Highway 17 and Interstate 29, it may be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the weight of vehicles thereon is limited; and WHEREAS, The Cass County Board of Commissioners desires to prevent serious damage to county highways; and WHEREAS, Section 39-12-03 of the North Dakota Century Code authorizes local authorities to impose vehicle weight restrictions on county highways. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, That Class 1 Load Restrictions will be imposed upon Cass County Highway 6 between Cass County 17 and Interstate 29 frontage roads effective September 8, 1999 with the following stipulations: 1) Posting signs where appropriate indicating there is a 25-ton limit bridge ahead; 2) Restricting speed limit to 40 miles per hour for all vehicles; 3) Posting Class 1 road restrictions with modifications to allow triple axles to carry 40,000 pounds; 4) Directing the County Engineer to use his discretion in issuing permits for heavier loads that need to be transported to residents along this road who have no other access to their property. Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this 7th day of September, 1999.