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060 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1990 open and to approve Resolution No. 75 - 90 outlining the reasons for denial. Mayor Bisel seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried with Council Members Bohjanen and Neal voting no. Council Member Bohjanen stated he believed that the owners should be able to use the property for two (2) or three (3) years in this manner. Council Member Neal referred to the numerous signs near the City of Forest Lake and said he agreed with Council Member Bohjanen. Resolution No. 75 - 90 can be found at the end -of these minutes. REPORT ON CENTENNIAL FIRE RATING CLASSIFICATION, MILO BENNETT, FIRE CHIEF Chief Bennett noted that a report has been received from ISO Commercial Risk Services, Inc. indicating that the fire rating for this City in areas where municipal water is available has been reduced from #7 to #5. This could mean a four percent (4 %) to an eleven percent (11 %) reduction in insurance costs for commercial property owners. Chief Bennett explained that he is still trying to determine of what benefit this is to home owners. The report indicated that the Centennial Fire District is rated #5. Chief Bennett felt that the rating for the District should be higher and he will also try to determine how the rating was established. He noted that the District has improved its ability to move water supply to a fire so that a better rating could be expected. Chief Bennett also explained the need to upgrade the District and all of the equipment owned by the District. Mayor Bisel asked that this information be included in the City newsletter so that citizens on municipal water supply will notify their insurance carriers. There should be some reduction in insurance costs to the home owners. The locations of fire stations was discussed. Chief Bennett explained that a study had been conducted to determine the proper location of fire stations in the district. He said he did agree with the study noting that response time was important therefore stations should be located near where fire fighter volunteers live. Chief Bennett noted that he is getting good response recruiting fire fighters in Lino Lakes. He noted a need to get out and let the possible volunteers know of the benefits. The response is not as good in the southeast corner of Lino Lakes. There is an agreement with the White Bear Fire Department for backup in this area. There was discussion regarding recruiting volunteer fire fighters for daytime coverage. This is a problem in many PAGE 6