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stated he would like some discussion about access/driveways in the City; however, we will try to <br /> drive through a swamp to get to a home. At the Anoka County Fire Chief's meeting, he talked to <br /> neighboring communities about this subject. Coon Rapids heavily suggests an 8-ton road - State <br /> Code is a 6" Class V - minimum 13' wide with 15' high clearance. The City of Andover maintakns <br /> State Code. Ham Lake, Centennial and East Bethel all have no specifics. The City of Dayton has <br /> an ordinance - if more than so many feet it must be paved with a paved turnaround. This is a way <br /> of preventing this situation from happening again. Unfortunately this is a reaction mode. <br /> <br /> Chairperson Pearson asked if we have anything in the City Code. <br /> <br /> Boardmember McLaughlin replied there are some stipulations about size. <br /> <br /> Chairperson Pearson inquired if any other cities have run into this type of problem. <br /> <br /> Chief Kapler responded yes - Centennial - they have buried their trucks but the chief takes the <br /> opinion that "it's their home". <br /> <br /> Councitmember Beyer stated that's okay to a point but the perception is bad. <br /> <br /> Chief Kapler stated he would like to now concentrate on a prevention mode. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Beyer inquired if Chief Kapler had discussed this with the Building Official to <br /> which Chief Kapler replied there had been some discussion. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Beyer suggested there should be something about the placement of the house. <br /> <br /> Chief Kapler reported that all the people at the Anoka County meeting - their emphasis will be with <br /> new homes. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Beyer commented that the new homes would probably be on the smaller lots. She <br /> added that we need to concentrate on the rural area. <br /> <br /> Chairperson Pearson thought that this should be brought to the attention of the residents who live <br /> in these areas. They need to be aware. <br /> <br /> Boardmember Weiss commented on the nice look of the long driveway but was concerned about <br /> no turnarounds. <br /> <br /> Chairperson Pearson felt that people do not realize it takes a lot of room to turn a fire truck around. <br /> <br /> Boardmember McLaughlin stated there are different tactics to use such as relay water, however, the <br /> Department is not set up for that. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Beyer suggested that more equipment may be needed. She added that there are to <br /> be some restrictions on vehicle parking and now we will come along and want to do something <br /> with driveways. She felt this is more important than parking commercial vehicles in driveways. <br /> <br /> Boardmember McLaughlin commented on how the more informed residents are, the better it is. <br /> Councilmember Beyer suggested using the Ramsey Resident as a source. <br /> <br /> Chief Kapler inquired about new construction. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Beyer felt that should not be a problem. <br /> <br />~4 Fire Board/June 12, 1996page 2 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />