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Centennial Fire District <br /> 7741 Lake Drive <br /> Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br /> 784-7472 <br /> November 18, 1994 <br /> Marty Asleson <br /> Parks Director <br /> City of Lino Lakes <br /> 1189 Main St. <br /> Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br /> Dear Marty, <br /> You have asked me to address the arson problem in parks. I did some research and my findings <br /> are as follows: <br /> 1. The largest arson problem in the State of Minnesota is with residential <br /> property, accounting for 50% of all arson fires. <br /> 2. Although arson is on the increase, which is partially do to better reporting, it <br /> does not appear to be on the increase in parks or grassland areas. <br /> 3. In our own experience we have had only one arson fire, that has damaged a <br /> park building. <br /> 4. We have had some additional fires in the portable toilets, but not more than two <br /> in the last five years. <br /> 5. The source of my findings are from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's office <br /> and our own records. <br /> In summary, I don't feel that a park or athletic field presents any greater arson or fire risk than any <br /> other use of property. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ,n XL-04� <br /> Milo Bennett <br /> Fire Chief <br />