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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg279September 27, 1976 Page 11 his home of 100 %. If someone else does the work it would be about a 60% increase. Also, the park owner does not receive a decrease in insurance costs but the home owner would have this savings so the home owner would benefit. Another point is that if the anchoring system is installed, the anchors would have to be repositioned in 90% of the cases for another trailer. There is no set position for the location of the trailer straps. If the park owner has somebody come in to install the system, he will have to redo this again and again. Mr. Haggerty stated they felt the cost should be bore by the home owner, not the park owner. There is also a liability problem. If the park owner installs the anchoring system and it does not hold, he will be involved in a law suit. The proposal states "after October 31." Once the frost is in the ground how will this be enforced? Mr. Haggerty suggested that this be amended to allow the home owner or park owner a period of time after the frost has left the ground to meet this requirement. On the building permit fee, the State has a provision for inspection and they will come out to inspect. Perhaps the cost of the permit could at least be reduced. A lot of people in mobile homes can not afford normal homes and to install a complete ground anchoring system at a cost of $600 plus the building permit, they would probably have to borrow money. Some finance companies would charge a 33% interest rate. Mr. Haggerty suggested that the Council wait until the State works on this in November since the storm season will be later. Also, the tie downs may develop a false sence of security because they will not withstand a tornado. At the November 2 meeting the State hopes to implement uniform regulations for the State. Mayor Pickar questioned standards which are already set up by the State. Mr. Haggerty stated that they have set up some requirements with the stress they must meet and different types of soil but the engineering aspects have not been completely proven. Mr. Haggerty suggested leaving this up to the home owners. People moving into the park can plan on something then because they will know that Mounds View requires anchors. The people living here now have a set budget and to come up with $600 they would probably have to borrow at a very high interest rate. Mr. Haggerty stated that they do not object to the inspec- tion because the Council may need this to maintain quality. He informed the Council that Arden Hills, Coon Rapids and Maplewood require tie downs. Councilmember Shelquist questioned insurance companies feelings on this. Mr. Haggerty stated it was indicated to him that some insurance companies refuse to issue policies to homes that are not tied down. Councilmember Shelquist asked if this was true, wouldn't it close down the mobile home parks? Mr. Haggerty stated that until the engineering aspects are perfected, he did not think the Commissioner of Insurance would allow this to happen. Councilmember Hodges stated he talked with an insurance representative and his company will have a 10% discount if the trailer is tied down and add 10% if there are no tie downs. Mr. Hemmes, 20454 Central Avenue, Blaine, stated he is the General Manager for the parks owned by Mr. Togerg. He stated that there are about 10 trailers moved per month in Blaine Manor and about four or five per month at Towns Edge. Also, the manufacturer will not maintain their warranty if their recommendations for tie downs and blocks are not followed.