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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 20, 2017 7 Councilmember Holden stated she was advised to call between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. to report parking concerns. Mayor Grant reported this was due to the fact the City did not allow overnight parking between those hours. City Attorney Jamnik advised he could work with the Sheriff's office to make them aware of areas of concern in the City in order to have them patrolled in the overnight hours, rather than requiring residents to call between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Councilmember McClung understood that issues had to be complaint based, however, the Sheriffs 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.