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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 20, 2017 8 Councilmember Holden understood that different cities approached rental licenses in different manners. She stated she would like to see copies of rental licensing regulations from other cities. Mayor Grant suggested this topic be addressed by the Council at their January retreat. He agreed staffs should speak with neighboring communities and review their rental licensing regulations. Councilmember McClung recommended staff speak to neighboring communities about problem properties and how they are addressed. He commented on how his association was working to change their rental requirements. The Council directed staff to begin working on a rental registration and licensing program for consideration in 2018. I. Notification Requirements for Edgewater Road Request Councilmember Holden requested the City send notifications to 1,000 feet for the Edgewater Road Planning Case. City Administrator Joynes reported staff could would send notifications to homes up to 1,000 feet from the subject property. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holden asked if staff had an update on the sewer insurance issue being provided through the National League of Cities. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated she was still working on this matter. Mayor Grant requested staff provide the Council with a spreadsheet on the PCI. Councilmember Scott reported he attended the Boo Bash Halloween Celebration on October 28. He was pleased by the number of families in attendance along with their creative costumes. Councilmember Scott thanked the City for providing breakfast and lunch to the election workers on Tuesday, November 7. He commented further on the Veteran’s Day events he attended. Councilmember McClung reported he would not be able to attend the Monday, November 27 City Council meeting. Mayor Grant stated he received feedback from residents stating the Boo Bash was a great success. He then reviewed the results of the recent election. City Clerk Hanson explained the State passed special legislation that would allow establishments to stay open until 4:00 a.m. during the weekend of the Super Bowl. She asked if the Council wanted to allow its local establishments to be open that late. She stated Flaherty’s and Big 10 may be the only liquor license holders that would pursue this option.