HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-029 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. ~rj05-2Q
RESOLUTION APPROVING METRO TRANSIT AUTHORITY REQUEST
FOR A VARIANCE FROM STATE FIRE CODE AND LOCATION OF FUEL
TANK ENCLOSURE
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WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has received a request from the Metro
Transit Authority (MTC) to locate a fuel tank enclosure on the front side of the building at 6845
Shingle Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshall has requested City approval of a variance
from the State Fire Code by allowing two 24,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tanks as
opposed to the State required four 12,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tanks; and
WHEREAS, the MTC has assured the City of Brooklyn Center that all other
locations for the above ground tank is cost prohibitive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the request of the MTC is hereby approved provided that:
1. The enclosure is fire sprinklered per the requirements of the Brooklyn
Center Fire Chief, and
2. The construction and material and color scheme of the enclosure match
the existing MTC building at 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway.
February 14, 2005
1 Date Mayor
ATTEST: A/YU,r;t;,~
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Diane Niesen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness,Kathleen Carmody,Kay Lasman,Diane Niesen,and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.