A. Proposed Satellite Fire Station #3
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
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2310 Coulter Boulevard
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1591 Park Road
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Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
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Web Site
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager jJ.
FROM:
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August 20, 2008
SUBJ:
Proposed Satellite Fire Station #3
BACKGROUND
The City currently has two fire stations. Fire Station #1, located in downtown
Chanhassen, is the main station that currently serves as the training center and
responds to most calls. Fire Station #2 is located in the Lake Minnewashta area,
and was built to improve response times to homes and businesses in the north and
west portions of the City.
With the increased development in the southern portion of the City, including the
completion of Highway 212, the need for a 3rd station has been identified.
The goals of the 3rd station are to:
1. Improve Response Times (see attached maps of current and expected
response times.)
a. Expand the 4-minute response time area.
i. The National Fire Protection Association national standards
call for an engine to be able to respond within 4 minutes.
b. Reduce the average in-service time to on-scene time.
c. Optimize utilization of Fire Department apparatus and personnel -
get the people/equipment to the call in the minimum amount of
time.
2. Expand the geographic area that meets the proximity requirements for
firefighter candidates.
a. Firefighters must be able to respond to the station within
8 minutes, limiting the pool of candidates.
3. Maintain or Lower the City's ISO rating.
a. Affects commercial insurance rates. Current ratings are 5/9
(hydrant/non-h ydrant).
b. In 2004, the ISO analysis of and classification report awarded
Chanhassen 1.27 out of 4 points in the area of "Credit for
Distribution". This is one of 17 criteria used by the ISO to assign
the Public Protection Classification Ratings. Under this item, the
ISO reviews the percent of the built-upon area which has an
The City of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks, A great place to live, work, and play.
adequately-equipped, responding first due engine company within 1.5 miles and an
adequately equipped, responding ladder-service company within 2.5 miles. Staff has sent
information to the ISO and is awaiting on response on the anticipated effect of a 3rd
station on our rating.
4. Provide Satellite Location for Sheriff's Office and Minnesota State Patrol.
a. Will assist the Sheriff's Office in transitioning to district approach to patrol and
response in the future.
b. Provide more convenient access to Highway 212 for State Patrol.
5. Provide Polling Location for Elections.
a. State law requires that polling places are located in the precinct. When this
requirement cannot be met, the City must find a location within one mile of the
precinct boundary line. Although we currently have permission to use St.
Hubert's, it would be preferable to have a location within the precinct and a
public building.
PROPOSED LOCATION
Staff has identified the need for Station #3 to have good access to Highway 212. In 2007, the
City Council approved the purchase of 2.4 acres of excess right-of-way from MnDOT for a total
of $114,700.24. Sewer and water was also extended to the site. The site is located on Lyman
Boulevard, between Powers Boulevard and Highway 101.
This location will serve new developments in the southern portion of Chanhassen, including
Chanhassen High School, the Preserve and Liberty on Bluff Creek neighborhoods, Crossroads of
Chanhassen, etc.
PROPOSED CAPITAL FUNDING
The construction of the satellite fire station is included in the Capital Improvement Program for
2010 at a cost of $2 million, which includes land acquisition ($114,700.24) and building
construction. Additionally, $1 million is budgeted for equipment ($500,000 in CIP, and
$500,000 in the Capital Replacement Fund.) The funding is proposed to come from a
combination of the sale of the Public Works building and the issuance of GO bonds.
The building is projected to be about 10,000 square feet total. This would include two apparatus
bays, equipment storage, and office space for the Sheriff's office and State Patrol. More detailed
plans for space will need to be developed if the project moves forward.
Station 3 is proposed to be equipped with one engine truck and one light rescue vehicle. For
reference, Station 1 is equipped with 2 engines, a ladder truck, a heavy rescue vehicle, a light
rescue vehicle, 1 grass truck, 1 utility vehicle, 1 boat/trailer, 1 staff vehicle, and 1 HAZMAT
trailer. Station #2 is equipped with 1 engine, a light rescue vehicle, and the reserve engine.
SCHEDULE
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
August 20, 2008
Page 2
If the project proceeds, we would be looking at issuing an RFP for Architectural & Engineering
Services in July/August of 2009, with plans and specifications to be approved by the Council in
OctoberlNovember 2009 for 2010 construction.
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