HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg316November 8, 1976 Page 6
installations. Attorney Meyers stated that the law was changed so
municipalities do not have the right to license mobile homes.
Attorney Meyers stated that since the Cities have the burden of
enforcing the laws, along with that should go the license right
to pay for this type of service. There seems to be a gap in the
law since the State doesn't seem to have much authority either.
Mr. Hauck stated that the Department of Health does license mobile
homes. He also stated that there was an attempt by the Mobile
Home Association to establish a license for installers in the last
legislative session. This was set aside for further study. Mr.
Hauck stated he would like to see every installation inspected
but there are 5,000 to 7,090 installations throughout the State.
Administrator Achen asked how long the public hearing examiner
has to make a decision. Mr. Hauck stated there is usually a 20
day delay for further testimony.
Mayor Pickar asked what other communities are doing about tie
downs for mobile homes. Mr. Hauck stated that about six communities
require tie downs. The City of Shoreview has made it part of a
special use permit. Mr. Hauck stated he would like to see
municipalities get more involved with mobile home inspection
on things like sewer connections and gas lines. Mobile homes are
inspected in the factory but transportation over the highways can
cause leaks. Mr. Hauck stated that when this whole thing started,
he assumed that the State would make tie downs mandatory.
Attorney Meyers asked about having the owner supply the tie downs
and the park owner supply the ground supports. Tir. Hauck stated
that not every home requires the same position or number of tie
downs. The configuration of one home doesn't match the other.
Most of the tie downs can be taken out of the ground, such as
the auger type, and can be reused.
Mayor Pickar stated the Council has heard a large discrepancy
in the cost of installing these systems. Mr. Hauck stated that it
can cost from $150 to $400 to have someone else do the work. The
home owner could do it for less. Mr. Hauck stated that some parks
have a power auger and they put in the augers so the home owner
could then buy the cables and attach them to the auger. Some park
owners prefer to do this because then the home owner is not digging
in places where there may be an underground gas or utility line.
Administrator Achen asked if "1r. Hauck would have personnel that
could conduct a seminar at each of the mobile home parks for the
home owners so they can learn about tie downs and what is needed.
Mr. Hauck stated that he could make up a list of the approved
anchors and show the home owners what is available. Administrator
Achen stated that the major concern is expense. If the City can
provide some knowledge and expertise it will provide the home
owners with the option of installing it themselves and saving
money.