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Home My WebLink AboutRe: above ground water supply tank e Opening young minds ��, � , to their full potential. �;��'� ��, �i'rX�« ""�, ��P �pm � �.�."�'jP"r"`�t� . ��,.�, � � CI� � � � f� �� i September 9, 2008 Mr. William Meyer, Fire Marshal City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Dear Mr. Meyer, Thank you for granting the extension to our deadline of 9/1/08 for installing an above ground water supply tank. As I indicated to you last week, since we have finally determined acceptable technology that meets the City's approval, we are in the final stages of securing two additional proposals from Sentry Fire Protection and Brother's Fire Protection to compare to the current proposal in hand from Summit Fire Protection. We expect both proposals by the end of this week. As I also mentioned, I have instructed both companies to call you directly with any questions they may have. I am working with Bill Hoppe from Brothers Fire and Chris Cahill from Sentry. We will make an immediate decision assuming all details are included in the proposals and will have this project underway as soon as feasibly possible. As indicated in my previous letter(dated 8-27-08), if our water supply needs to be temporarily shut-off during the installation of the tanks, we are hoping to undertake this project either during our fall break(October 16-17) when students are not in the building or at the very latest, over the Thanksgiving break (November 24- 28). Should you have any questions, please call me at anytime to discuss at 952-270-2759 or Jim Theisen, a Hill School parent and experienced construction manager who is serving as our project manager, at 651-343-3695. Best Regards, � ? / . � .� � / �� '��I Annie Hubbard Business Director cc: Hill School Board of Directors Jim Theisen HILL SCHOOL 1 tel: 952-475-3107 2180 North Shore Drive fax: 952-475-2862 Wayzata, MN 55391 email: info@hillschoolmn.org . � Opening young minds - _� �. to their full pcatentiaL �+ '� ��. ,� -, ,� ,!�� .l:� r' �-� - �� ~�� August 27, 2008 Mr. William Meyer, Fire Marshal City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, NIN 55356 Dear Mr. Meyer, I am writing on behalf of Hill School to ask for an extension to our deadline af 9/1/08 for installing an above ground water supply tank to be connected to our existing fire sprinkler system. As we discussed on Monday, we are receiving several bids from contractors and are in the process of finalizing specific details so that we can make an immediate decision and move forward. As I indicated, it is our desire to bring in an acceptable tank(s) in pieces for onsite assembly so that we minimize construction damage to our 1892 building. It is our hope to have this project underway as soon as feasibly p�ssible. We have been instructed by a couple of contractors that our water supply will more than likely be interrupted for installation of the tank(s). As such, if this is required, we are hoping that we can undertake this project either during our fall break(October 16-17) when students are not in the building or at the very latest, over the Thanksgiv�g break(November 24-28). Again, I would like to offer my sincere apologies on behalf of Hill School for the delays in this project. As I mentioned, I am brand new with Hill School, as is our Board of Directors. We want to convey to you that this project is at the top of our priority list and we are deeply sorry for the attention it has not received in the past. If an extension to our deadline is acceptable, we would appreciate a note in writing to that affect. We will keep you informed every step of the way as to where we are in ihe process. In addition, we have been and will be requiring potential contractors to contact you directly to ensure that their proposed technology recommendations meet your approval prior to advancing in the permitting process. Should you have any questions, please call me at anytime to discuss. My cell �hone is 952-270- 2759. In addition, Jim Theisen, a Hill School parer.t and an experienced professional in the construction industry is helping to manage this project. His cell phone is 651-i43-3695. HILL SCHOOL 1 tel: 952-475-3107 2180 North Shore Drive fax: 952-475-286?_ Wayzata, MN 55391 email: info@hillschoolmn.org Opening young minds �`'> . to their full potential. /�,��,�� `'�, ,� ��:�r=� �' '�� j ~- :� � .: . �.'c`R�,��. � Thank you also, Mr, Meyer, for your helpfiil advice during c�ur power outage today. It was quite an eventful first day back at school! Best Regards, � �� . � "�� . � � ;"'� �_ � ,�� Annie Hubbard Business Director cc: Hill School Board of Directors Jim Theisen HILL SCHOOL 2 tel: 952-475-3107 2180 North Shore Drive fax: 952-475-2862 Wayzata, MN 55391 email: irfo@hillschoofmn.org �o� o _: o , , ,:, ,, CITY of (.lRON4 ,� � \,�,� `; ��. G,�F► Nt°�' °t�`� Strest A�drass: Maili A�Iress: \��`9$,EggOg`�/ 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 :�._ --� Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323•�66 9/18/2006 To;Hi11 School 21 SO North Shore Drive Wayzata,MN, 55391 From; Willia.m Meyer, FM, City of Orono Re; �Vater supply for a�rtomatic fire sprinkler system Hill School Administration, After discussion with staff at the City of Orono and the Minnesota State Fire Marshals office it has been decided that the existing water supply tank(20ft. swimming pool)will be acceptable for use on a temporary basis with the followu�g conditions. A;Finances shall be budgeted in#he next twa years f+�r installation of a 300(1 gallon �.nderground water storage tank to be coimected to the existing fire sprinkler system. Installation of this water tank shall be completed by September 1,2008 B;Uirtil tank installation is complete,the fire sprinkler system shall be flow tested on a semi-annual basis. As part of the test the fire pump s�11 be run for a minimum 2 minutes. Test reseilt informattion shall be furwarded to the Oro� Fire Marshal. C;Failure to complete the above items will result in the loss of your occupancy permit If you have auy questions, I can be contacted at 612-490.2307 Sincerely, WCM, FM �=�.C�_1�1, City of Oronc� Cc;Lyle Om�n, Ckono Building Offcial Kevin O�n, OLsen Fire Protection 4 'lleleahone f952)�249-4G00 • Fas(952)249-4b16