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Cotmcihnember Elvig inquired if the City would be able to back off of any of the building codes <br />as they stand to reduce costs in lieu of putting sprinklers in. He noted the fire walls are an <br />expensive feature. <br /> <br />Fire Code Director Streich replied the City may be able to reduce access or look at hydrant <br />spacing, but they cannot reduce any of the standards inside the buildings. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec commented insurance companies look at things such as the availability of <br />hydrants, and changing that spacing would just be a trade in dollars. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler noted currently any buildings with multi-dwellings are required to <br />have the access paved within 150 feet of every part of the building. This requirement has been <br />waived for a building that was totally sprinklered. They would have to be careful with this and <br />look at it on a case by case basis. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig suggested something be put together for the developers to put a positive <br />light on this for their buyers. <br /> <br />Councihnenlber Cook commented this is very similar to a few years back when they started <br />putting airbags into cars, and everyone complained they would have to spend extra money. They <br />now advertise cars and talk about the side airbags and it is a positive thing. This is just a new <br />standard and they have to get past it. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec noted the consensus of the Council appears to be to introduce this ordinance. This <br />can still be considered after it is introduced, and they may receive more input. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler stated if this ordinance is going to be placed out there hazily with <br />things continued to be looked into, staff has not done their job. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec explained he is not on the fence with this, but there may be some other questions <br />that come up. <br /> <br />The consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to proceed with the introduction of <br />Ordinance (Special Fire Protection Systems) to Include Chapter 1306 to the Minnesota Building <br />Code. <br /> <br />MAYOR AND COUNCIL <br /> <br />Nolle. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/May 25, 2004 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />