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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21, 1996 be viewed favorable by residents. Brachman believed it would make no difference indicating that people do not use that as a decision point in renting or paying more rent. Sween reported that commercial customers appreciate a fire suppression system because of the protection it provides to records. Brachman felt that fire suppression systems were more important in a high -rise apartment complex than a mid - rise. Brachman pointed out that in the event of a fire in a mid -rise, tenants can escape from balconies. A high -rise presents a different set of complications. Terry McNellis, Piper Jaffrey, reported that fire suppression systems are a Code requirement in new construction of apartment complexes. Brachman reported that Dominium is concerned about the safety of residents and that is why they are proposing the annunciator horns and tying the alarm system into the Fire Department. Scalze asked if the fire suppression system which was quoted for The Provinces was similar to the one installed at Grand Pre'. Fahey reported that Grand Pre' found it more cost effective to put in a full sprinkler system rather than the modified approach negotiated with the City. The sprinkler company is not recommending the modified system because it does not provide full coverage. They would want disclaimers and hold harmless agreements if that type of system were to be installed. Fahey stated that he thought the bid included covering of the pipes. Brachman replied that the bid included plastic covering which Dominium did not feel was acceptable. Sween stated that it would be their intention that when the project was complete, it would not look like a retro -fit. Sween stated that Dominium estimates it would take another $30,000 to enclose the piping. This brings the cost to $170,000 which Sween indicated puts a tremendous burden on the transaction. Sween also pointed out that the problems that Brooklyn Park is 3 Page 91