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Mike Gaffron - RE: Fire Department Perspective re: Senior Housing Project at 12/Brown Page 1 <br /> From: "Steve.Persian (Exchange)" <Steve.Persian@target.com> <br /> To: 'Mike Gaffron' <MGAFFRON@ci.orono.mn.us> <br /> Date: 12/5/00 10:14AM <br /> Subject: RE: Fire Department Perspective re: Senior Housing Project at 12/Brown <br /> Mike, <br /> Thank you very much for making me a partner on this issue. I appreciate the <br /> opportunity to provide my perspective. <br /> First and foremost, let me qualify my response. I have not seen the <br /> building plans yet, so some of my assumptions may be incorrect. Also, I <br /> would recommend that Billy Meyer(fire marshal) also be brought into the <br /> loop and taken as an advisor. That said: <br /> Assuming that the structure is 35-45' in height, the structure would be at <br /> risk in the event of a fire. The Long Lake Fire Department currently does <br /> not have"Arial' apparatus unit. Depending upon the type of incident, our <br /> method of attacking or controlling a fire at this structure could be 'less <br /> than effective'without the proper fire equipment. <br /> It is my perspective that the Developer should be responsible, in whole or <br /> in part, to fund the expense of an appropriate piece of apparatus for the <br /> Long Lake Fire Department. Namely an Arial unit. Just so you are aware, <br /> the Long Lake Fire Department's 15 year Major Capital planning calendar has <br /> the replacement of an existing engine in 2004. With a structure such as <br /> this, (as well as more on the way I would assume), maybe that need should be <br /> accelerated, but that would require multiple City Council approvals. And <br /> the cost of an new Arial is approximately $550,000. However, there may be <br /> the option of purchasing a used one at a much reduced cost. A unit that <br /> say, is 10 years old. This is not ideal, but is an option. <br /> Do you have any insight on what a Developer may say to this request? Is it <br /> uncommon for this type of requirement to be given to a Developer in order <br /> for a building approval to be granted? <br /> Please don't misinterpret my message. I'm a big advocate for growth and <br /> development and think this type of housing has great value to the Community. <br /> I just want to make sure that the people that live there are adequately <br /> protected. <br /> I may be able to attend on Thursday AM, if it is truly value added for me to <br /> be there. Please advise. <br /> Talk to you soon. <br /> Thanks! <br /> Steve Persian <br /> Fire Chief, Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department <br /> (w) 612-375-2240 <br />