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Chief Kapler explained there is not an ordinance to blanket cover all people. Maybe we need to <br />meet with people face to face. <br /> <br />Chairperson Pearson suggested people need to know how wide their driveway should be and how <br />big a circle. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer suggested getting something basic for new construction. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler questioned where that starts to which Councilmember Beyer responded "with you". <br /> <br />It was suggested that Chief Kapler write an article for the Ramsey Resident relating to existing <br />dwellings. <br /> <br />Motion by Boardmember Weiss and seconded by Boardmember Lewandowski to recommend that <br />the Fire Department put in a proposal of an ordinance for construction of a driveway over 500'. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmember Beyer, Chairperson Pearson, Boardmembers Weiss, <br />Lewandowski and McLaughlin. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Hardin. <br /> <br />Case #3: Lock Boxes for Businesses <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated that with more and more businesses coming to Ramsey, he suggested <br />discussing making lock boxes mandatory. He presented a sample of one and suggested that the <br />City would either purchase it or the businesses could purchase it - one key fits all the boxes. He <br />added that some businesses have offered the Department keys to their facilities. He stated that with <br />the lock boxes, security would have to be controlled but there is a lot of value to a program such as <br />this. We can open the door and check it out instead of having to wait for the owner to arrive. <br />Upon inquiry, he replied that the boxes cost about $114 and the savings are not that great in mass <br />quantity. In Elk River, the City purchases the boxes and sells them for about $125. He reiterated <br />that with the businesses offering to give the Department keys, he felt they would be in favor of the <br />lock box idea. He explained that the way they work is that the business owner puts their key in the <br />lock box along with a map of their facility. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer felt this was an excellent idea and should be pursued. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated that the boxes cost anywhere from $114 to $210. He suggested that the <br />Building Code require all new business construction be required to purchase a lock box. With <br />regard to the existing businesses, we need to get the word around. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer felt that the best way to implement this program is to have the City purchase <br />the boxes and have the businesses purchase them from the City. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Boardmember Lewandowski to send letters to <br />businesses relating to this program. <br /> <br />Further discussion: It was suggested that 50 lock boxes be purchased by the City and sold for a <br />price that the Fire Chief feels is fair. It was also suggested that the lock boxes be placed in a <br />consistent location. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Councilmember Beyer, Chairperson Pearson, Boardmembers Lewandowski, <br />McLaughlin and Weiss. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Hardin. <br /> <br />Fire Board/June 12, 1996 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />