Lindberg – Trucks will continue to be allowed through Lindbergh after the County of St. Paul council rejected a resident’s request for a truck restriction through the hamlet.

The issue returned to council Tuesday after Public Works reviewed the road and the concerns raised about truck traffic through the community.

Council heard the section of road within Lindbergh is in good condition and shows no signs of deterioration that would justify imposing a truck restriction.

The road through the hamlet was reconstructed only a few years ago.

The roads leading into Lindbergh, however, generated more discussion.

Council heard some of the older roads outside the hamlet are showing their age, including a section north of the community that could eventually be returned to gravel once the existing surface reaches the end of its useful life.

There was also feedback from local agricultural producers.

Council heard that approximately four producers had contacted it after the proposed restriction became public, expressing concern about maintaining truck access through the area when needed for their operations.

Another problem spot gets attention

The conversation also turned to a corner near dumpsters outside the hamlet where oilfield traffic has been travelling.

“That corner is terrible,” council heard.

There is currently no construction project scheduled for the location, but the condition of the corner was flagged during the discussion as needing attention.

The Lindbergh request also sparked a broader conversation about how resident complaints involving public roads should be investigated.

Councillors questioned whether individual elected officials should be put in the position of investigating who is using a road and determining whether that traffic is appropriate.

Administration agreed Public Works is generally better positioned to investigate complaints, gather information and bring findings back to council when a decision is required.

After receiving the information gathered on the Lindbergh request, council formally denied the proposed truck restriction.