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City of Ramsey <br /> <br />15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 <br /> <br />(612) 427-1410 <br /> <br />December I 1, 1989 <br /> <br />Mr. William Crawford, District Engineer <br />Minnesota Department of Transportation <br />408 Transportation building <br />John Ireland Boulevard <br />St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 <br /> <br />RE: FERRY STREET/TRUNK HIGHWAY #169 BRIDGE <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Crawford: <br /> <br />We in the City of Ramsey recognize the concern that the Minnesota Department of Transportation <br />has expressed regarding weight limitations for the safety of those using the Ferry Street Bridge <br />structure. We support your prompt response which resulted in the establishment of weight <br />restrictions for the safety of our traveling public. <br /> <br />We also understand that the weight restrictions were placed for the purpose of preserving the <br />bridge for automobile traffic until the replacement structure could be constructed. Now that a <br />timetable has been established for the construction of a new bridge, we are asking that you <br />reconsider the weight restrictions. Many of the businesses located in our community depend upon <br />th~ Ferry Street Bridge to deliver goods and services to persons on the other side. Consequently, <br />the weight limitations have had a negative impact on these businesses. Therefore, we ask that you <br />re-evaluate your previous action in light of the new timetables. <br /> <br />Under no circumstances should our request be construed as a request to ignore the safety factors of <br />your decision but rather a request to reconsider based on the newly established timetables for the <br />replacement of the Ferry Street Bridge. <br /> <br />We anxiously await your response. <br /> <br />Very Truly Yours, <br /> <br />Mayor <br /> <br />GRR/jmt <br /> <br /> <br />