HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg023January 24, 1977 Page
Mayor Pickar opened the public hearing on mobile home tie down provisions
at 8:41 p.m.
Mayor Pickar explained that there have been previous hearings on this.
He then reviewed some of the questions that had come up at those
hearings.
William Goodien, 5024 Wellington, stated that he did not see why the
tenants should have anything to do with tiedowns since they can not
be taken when you move.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that this depends on the type of
tie down. Administrator Achen explained that the problem with
permanent fixtures was the placement for them. What may be adequate
for one home may not be adequate for another. The inspection depart-
ment assums that the anchors will not be concrete but would be the
auger type.
Ovid Shook, 2285 Buckingham, asked what the price of the inspection
would be.
Attorney Meyers stated that the permit fee can't exceed the cost of
inspection.
Jerry Blegen, 2284 Kingsway Lane, asked if the City would guarantee
that the houses wouldn't blow away. Mayor Pickar stated that the
City does not get involved with the guarantee. Mr. Blegen stated
that even the tie down manufacturers don't guarantee them.
Jim Ranniger, 2022 Stratford, stated that the ground shifts during
the year and this would cause problems. He felt it should be up to
the home owners if they want them or now.
Attorney Meyers stated that the Supreme Court says that any City has
police powers to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Administrator Achen stated that the Council is considering this
ordinance as a result of the tornado in the spring of 1975. The
City spent a lot of money because of the damage caused. The State
said that Mounds View wouldn't have suffered all of that damage if
there had been tie downs.
Glen Rudolph, 4032 Glenhaven, stated that the ground was sand and
wouldn't hold an auger tie down. Mayor Pickar stated that the State
has regulations on the tie downs and what type should be used for
different soil conditions. Engineer Hubbard stated that the
regulations relate to soil types.
Stan Wasi elewski , 2019 Stratford, asked who brought up this matter.
Mayor Pickar stated that this was brought to the Council's attention
quite a while ago because of the damage in 1975. The money expended
at that time came from all the tax payers pockets.