02-08-89 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES City Council February 8, 1989 Scalze asked about the 17 parks with 12 on-site shelters in Ramsey County. She asked if these shelters were built before or after the new guidelines. The Mayor feels that three shelters without shelters is concerning. Scalze asked about North Star building on-site. She also asked if they were going to build the shelter in the picture. LaValle asked the Attorney that, if the City requires the owners to build this structure, must it accommodate all 400 people, The Mayor stated that the Park owners have a March 1st deadline. He also stated that the letter regarding the buddy system should not be mailed, as the Council has not made a final decision on the matter. Chlebeck informed the Council that in his meeting with Dykema, he was told that a building was able to be rented each month. Chlebeck stated that it is a flood prone area< Ae also said that they have been calling around the State offices. He said that the Fire Chief was concerned with access in and out of the Park in an emergency. And that the belief of the Committee was that it would be better for the residents to get out of the park. In addition he said that the issue of four square feet is a big concern and there is necessity to find out the number of people they are talking about. Roderick said that in dealing with state legislation most cities require 50o coverage. And the homeowners only want 150 people covered. Don Carley was directed to verify whether building is permissible under these requirements. Fran Husnik said that the City is not really giving them a lot because they are paying taxes and $35o to the City. He feels that residents of North Star are paying their proportion of taxes in Little Canada. Mr. Blesener stated that the City does include fire, police Page 6