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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT <br /> 4638 County Road'11 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 (218)568-8201 Fax(218)568-7672 <br /> peguotfd@peguotlakes-mn.gov <br /> March 2, 2008 <br /> Planning and Zoning <br /> 4638 County road 11 <br /> Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> Dear Planning and Zoning Members, <br /> The Pequot Lakes Fire department is concerned about fire protection in the Wilderness Resort area. <br /> Currently, in order to provide water to this area, as with any rural area, we have to shuttle water with <br /> tankers. This is not as effective as we would like. The length of Wilderness Road, along with the <br /> design of the road as it becomes a private drive slow down the amount of water we can deliver to the <br /> development in a timely manner. <br /> We understand that the developer is planning on installing four wells in the resort area. We would like <br /> to have Planning and Zoning suggest that the developer put in an outlet at each of the four wells for the <br /> fire department to use for fire protection. This would be a solution to providing water for fire coverage <br /> to this area. It may in fact help future homeowners with their insurance ratings, as many insurance <br /> companies give lower rates to dwellings that are within a certain vicinity of a hydrant. <br /> This seems to be the best solution for this area If you or the developers have any questions please let <br /> me know. We would be more than happy to meet with anyone regarding this. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Tom Nelson, Chief <br /> Pequot Lakes Fire Department <br />