After having been assured that any ordinance revision related to recreational fires would NOT include language referring to the hours that they could be enjoyed, we have received word that in fact an ordinance revision would contain language that would dictate the hours that Eagan residents can enjoy a recreational fire.
The proposal will state in one form or another that recreational fires will NOT be allowed between the hours of 12 midnight and 8am.
Effectively, the handful of individuals who are reportedly against recreational fires are looking to score a victory by limiting the timeframe that these fires can be enjoyed.
Say goodnight Night Owls and hit the snooze Early Birds because the vast minority is looking to slip this one past us all.
It is set for discussion at the Wednesday, August 15th City Council Meeting. Let your local city leaders know this is not something that should be passed without full consideration.
Sign the petition against timeframe limitations on recreational fires
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Updates
August 8, 2018
The Eagan City Council is clearly feeling the heat because this surge in support proves we are not letting them slide this restriction past us in the dark. These council members need to realize that our backyard rights are not up for negotiation just to appease a handful of disgruntled people.
39 Comments
Recreational fires bring the country to our city. There is nothing like a gathering with family & friends around a fire. As long as safety guidelines are followed, fires should not be eliminated by city ordinance. What is next charcoal grills? Tiki torches, citronella candles?? Let us use common sense and allow residents to enjoy a bon fire.
I am against this language. We don't have bonfires often, but if it is on my (our) property I don't think others should dictate when the flames need to be extinguished.
Whomever thought of an ordinance like this needs to live a little in their own life, or even better. Move. If a small fire makes them this way, they have bigger issues.
Please leave the hours open for recreational fires. Why don't you guys start regulating yards with a foot tall of weeds, junk cars, junk boats, cars constantly in the way of the snow plows, etc. Clean this city up!
Please do not set restrictions for a recreational fires. Would the next restriction be when I could use my grill or my interior fireplaces? Let's try being neighborly and get along with each other. I am sure our law enforcement department have other things to do than run around telling people to extinguish fires at midnight.
There shouldn’t be any limit on recreational fires in Eagan.
Just...just stop.
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After having been assured that any ordinance revision related to recreational fires would NOT include language referring to the hours that they could be enjoyed, we have received word that in fact an ordinance revision would contain language that would dictate the hours that Eagan residents can enjoy a recreational fire.
The proposal will state in one form or another that recreational fires will NOT be allowed between the hours of 12 midnight and 8am.
Effectively, the handful of individuals who are reportedly against recreational fires are looking to score a victory by limiting the timeframe that these fires can be enjoyed.
Say goodnight Night Owls and hit the snooze Early Birds because the vast minority is looking to slip this one past us all.
It is set for discussion at the Wednesday, August 15th City Council Meeting. Let your local city leaders know this is not something that should be passed without full consideration.
Sign the petition against timeframe limitations on recreational fires
Thank you.
Updates
August 8, 2018
The Eagan City Council is clearly feeling the heat because this surge in support proves we are not letting them slide this restriction past us in the dark. These council members need to realize that our backyard rights are not up for negotiation just to appease a handful of disgruntled people.
39 Comments
This is ridiculous to set a time when people are allowed to have a bonfire. It’s not a gated community and people should be able to enjoy a bonfire whenever they so please.
Recreational fires bring the country to our city. There is nothing like a gathering with family & friends around a fire. As long as safety guidelines are followed, fires should not be eliminated by city ordinance. What is next charcoal grills? Tiki torches, citronella candles?? Let us use common sense and allow residents to enjoy a bon fire.
I am against this language. We don't have bonfires often, but if it is on my (our) property I don't think others should dictate when the flames need to be extinguished.
Whomever thought of an ordinance like this needs to live a little in their own life, or even better. Move. If a small fire makes them this way, they have bigger issues.
Please leave the hours open for recreational fires. Why don't you guys start regulating yards with a foot tall of weeds, junk cars, junk boats, cars constantly in the way of the snow plows, etc. Clean this city up!
Please do not set restrictions for a recreational fires. Would the next restriction be when I could use my grill or my interior fireplaces? Let's try being neighborly and get along with each other. I am sure our law enforcement department have other things to do than run around telling people to extinguish fires at midnight.
There shouldn’t be any limit on recreational fires in Eagan.
Just...just stop.
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This is ridiculous to set a time when people are allowed to have a bonfire. It’s not a gated community and people should be able to enjoy a bonfire whenever they so please.