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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 20, 2017 7 Councilmember McClung understood that issues had to be complaint based, however, the Sheriff’s Department should be able to recognize patterns of behavior when it comes to parking concerns. Councilmember Holden stated she brought this issue to the Council’s attention because she wanted the City to have a working rental property policy in place prior to TCAAP coming online. She feared the City would be behind the eight ball unless something was put in place sooner rather than later. Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported pursuing a rental licensing program in 2018. City Administrator Joynes agreed this was a big policy discussion for the City that would not be easy. Councilmember Holmes stated there are certain homes that have been problems for years and she wanted to see the City begin by addressing these homes. She supported the Council addressing and implementing a rental license program in 2018. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City was liable if they knew about a home that had students living in the basement that did not have proper egress windows. City Attorney Jamnik reported the City would not be liable, but could expect a claim if a tragic event were to occur at that home. Councilmember Holden asked if Bethel had a policy for college students living off campus. City Administrator Joynes stated Bethel did have a policy that covers the behavior of students on off-campus housing. He explained that the City did not have the right to enforce Bethel’s policy regarding drinking and cohabitation. He indicated this was an honor system. Councilmember Holden expressed frustration with the lack of response Bethel has provided to the City based on behavior complaints of Bethel students. City Administrator Joynes believed that Mr. Washington at Bethel would be working with the City to address student behavior complaints going forward. Councilmember McClung supported the City pursuing a rental registration program in 2018. He wanted to see the Council clearly define what was meant by “problem property”. It was his opinion this program should be online prior to TCAAP being developed. Mayor Grant questioned the order of magnitude to create an effective rental licensing program for the City. City Attorney Jamnik stated he could speak with other cities to see how they have approached this situation and would report back to the City Council. He anticipated a full FTE would be needed to implement this program.