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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 2004 APPROVED 1 City Administrator Heitke noted due to time constraints, the issues may not be resolved 2 in time for the City to mow the lots. 3 4 The majority of the Council commended the Committee for all their hard work on the 5 event. 6 7 CHAPTER 1306 FIRE CODE, MILO BENNETT 8 9 Fire Chief Bennett distributed and read a memo regarding the optional Chapter 1306 of 10 the Building Code. He reviewed the background regarding the adoption of Chapter 1306 11 and noted the surrounding communities that have also adopted 1306. 12 13 Fire Chief Bennett advised that at this time, he feels all options regarding 1306 have been 14 presented and that 1306 is a needed chapter for Lino Lakes. There are many buildings 15 other than hangars affected by this chapter and it has proven to be a great fire prevention 16 tool. 17 18 Fire Chief Bennett provided the history of sprinkling requirements and noted the Fire 19 Department would have a very difficult time putting out a fire in a 12,000 -sq. ft. building. 20 Equipment and staffing needs within the department would have to be reviewed if 1306 is 21 repealed. 22 23 Fire Chief Bennett advised there are three options: repeal 1306, property owners build 24 2,000 sq. ft. hangars, or apply for a variance from the State Fire Marshall. A variance 25 request has to be submitted by the City Council. He noted he is not recommending the 26 City repeal 1306. 27 28 Mayor Bergeson stated the City of Lino Lakes is unique because of the air park. If the 29 Council wants to take action to address this issue, it seems appropriate to apply for a 30 variance as opposed to repealing 1306. 31 32 Fire Chief Bennett advised he would get more information regarding the variance 33 process. 34 35 City Administrator Heitke stated the City needs to establish strict criteria for application 36 of a variance. Staff will come back to the Council with a recommendation. 37 38 Mr. Gary Mann, resident, stated he is still very frustrated with the situation. The City is 39 looking for a solution to a non-existent problem. He stated no one wants to risk safety. 40 According to the State Department, they are revisiting Chapter 1306 within the building 41 code because of many concerns. He stated 1306 causes a huge financial problem for a 42 non-existent problem. 43 44 Fire Chief Bennett reviewed Chapter 1306 noting the type of facilities it applies to. 45