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HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL T. SCHUTT, FIRE & EMS DIRECTOR
115 West 5'h Street
Hastings, MN 55033-1815
Business Office (651) 480-6150
Fax (651) 480-6170
TO: Honorable Mayor Hicks and City Council Members
FROM: Michael T. Schutt, Fire and EMS Director A ^'`~
DATE: October 14, 2008 V",
SUBJECT: Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Description•
At the October 6, 2008, city council meeting, this proposed ordinance change was
introduced and a first reading was held for the purpose of allowing above-ground storage
of flammable and combustible liquids in the Industrial Park.
Background:
Under current city ordinance, the above-ground storage of flammable and combustible
liquids is prohibited within the City of Hastings. With rising fuel costs, large businesses
are researching ways to curb expenses relating to fuel costs. One option is to purchase
fuel in bulk, thereby receiving a reduced rate.
If approved, this above-ground storage shall prohibit the resale of product from these
tanks.
Requested Action:
Staff is recommending approving and adopting the proposed change in the city ordinance
allowing the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in the Industrial Park.
I will be in attendance at the October 20, 2008, city council meeting. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me at 651-775-5547 anytime.
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