1J Fire Dept. ReportFIRE DEPT.
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 97 · 7610 Laredo Drive · Chanhassen, MN 55317
Bus. Phone 934-9191 · Minnewashta Station No. 2 · Phone 474-7094
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE: July 9, 2001
SUBJECT: $1,000.00 donation from Emerson (Rosemount) to the Fire Department
Todd, would you present this request to the City Council to accept a $1,000.00 donation to the
Fire Department in appreciation of the quick response to the fire they had on June 12.
It is the Fire Department's recommendation to accept the check and earmark the funds for
some special equipment to be determined at a later date.
Thank you.
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EMERSON
June 25,2001
Chief John Wolff
City of Chanhassen Fire Department
690 City Center Drive
Chanhassen MN 55317
Emerson Process Management
Rosemount Inc.
8200 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, 55317-9687
USA
T (952) 949 7000
f (952) 9497777
Dear Chief Wolff,
I wanted express my thanks to you and your department for the excellent support that was
provided at Rosemount's Chanhassen facility during the fire we experienced on the evening of
June 12th.
My understanding is that your department's response was swift and professional. Their actions
ensured that the flames did not get a foothold in our building and set off our sprinkler systems,
which would certainly have resulted in far greater damage to our facility and property.
It has also been reported to me that they were extremely conscientious regarding our
employees' safety and determining what potential hazards might exist relative to the material
that was on fire.
My security and facilities staffs reported that your fire fighters solicited and accepted feedback
from them in a way that allowed all involved to make the most informed decisions possible given
the situation.
I also appreciate all of the follow-up after the fire to help us determine what caused the problem
and how we might avert a recurrence in the future.
As a token of our appreciation I have enclosed a check for $1,000.00 to your department.
Again, thank you vew much.
Sincerely,
Edward L. Monser
President, Rosemount Inc.
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ROSEMOUNT