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HEADQUARTERS <br />1810 Highway 10 <br />Spring Lake Park, Minnesota 55432 <br />c <br />Date: .July 17, 1997 <br />City of Mnunds View <br />Attn: Donald F. Pauley <br />Clerk Administrator <br />2401 Highway 10 <br />Mounds View, MN 55112 <br />Re: Barbecue Grills/Multiple Dwellings <br />Dear Donald, <br />I have completed my survey. The results indicate a wide divergence both as <br />to whether the use. is permitted and if not how the problem Is addressed. <br />Initially, my main concern was how to enforce an ordinance dealing with this <br />In no effective manner. <br />As I previously stated, we have never had a fire incident at any type <br />multiple dwelling/town house as a result of a barbecue grill. Apparently, <br />the experiences of the other .Jurisdictions are to the cnntrary, with some of <br />the fires involving, many units with huge fire loss. The, recent issue of the <br />Fire .Journaldescribes n fire in a four unit condominium with a very graphic <br />picture.. Included herewith is a copy of that report. <br />After much consideration, I believe I have an answer to the enforcement <br />question and accordingly regnnest that you have the city attorney prepare an <br />ordinance amending/nddtnp, to the chapter on fire prevention to encompass the <br />following,. <br />I. The use. nr stnrage of any type barbecue grill, or paraphernalia on s <br />deck (regardless of type. of fuel used) or within 15 feet of any <br />multiple dwelling, town house, condominium or row house to be <br />prohibited. <br />7. The ordinance shmild state that the owner/mnnager/associ.ntions are <br />Alan Liable for the enforcement of this ordinance In regard to their <br />tenants. Additionally, the ordinance should require that a letter <br />of notifirnrinn he rent to all owners/mnnagnrs/associations <br />Informing them of this new nrdinance with a requtrPment that the <br />fire department be informed within JD days that they are in <br />compliance. <br />00 <br />