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• February 27, 2008 • • Dear City of Lino Lakes Council Members: I am writing on behalf of Miller's on Main and the Blue Heron Days Committee. I am requesting a variance from the State Fire Code. The variance is for the tent that is used for Blue Heron Days weekend at Milers on Main. The tent has been used for the street dance, royalty coronation, taco- eating contest, among other things. The same size tent has been used from 2003 -2007, plus for the benefit for officer Silvera. It was brought to our attention that the tent does not meet the state fire code for being 20' from each property line. This code is in place for the safety of the public. I feel that we meet most of the code requirements and cause no concern for the public's safety. We are 20' from the property line to the East, West, and South. To the north we are not 20' from the property line, however you can see from the enclosed site plan that the side of the tent to the north is completely closed off by a wall. That being the case there is no way for people to exit that direction anyway. I have been told by the fire department that the openings to the west and south are sufficient enough for this size tent. If we are unable to obtain this variance we will be unable to proceed with the above mentioned activities for Blue Heron Days weekend. I feel that it would be major disappointment for the community. To summarize, I am requesting the City Council of Lino Lakes to grant a variance for the state fire code that states all tents need to be at least 20' from each property line. Lastly, the council should know that in the state fire code it is stated " governing bodies are not liable for damages in connection with granting variances, abatements, denials, or modifications of orders from the fire code that are made in good faith." I thank you for considering this request and hope to see everybody that weekend. Sincerely, % ad A. W Millers on Main/Blue Heron Days Committee