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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 20, 2017 8 <br /> Councilmember McClung supported the City pursuing a rental registration program in 2018. He <br /> wanted to see the Council clearly define what was meant by "problem property". It was his <br /> opinion this program should be online prior to TCAAP being developed. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned the order of magnitude to create an effective rental licensing program <br /> for the City. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik stated he could speak with other cities to see how they have approached <br /> this situation and would report back to the City Council. He anticipated a full FTE would be <br /> needed to implement this program. <br /> Councilmember Holden understood that different cities approached rental licenses in different <br /> manners. She stated she would like to see copies of rental licensing regulations from other cities. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested this topic be addressed by the Council at their January retreat. He agreed <br /> staffs should speak with neighboring communities and review their rental licensing regulations. <br /> Councilmember McClung recommended staff speak to neighboring communities about problem <br /> properties and how they are addressed. He commented on how his association was working to <br /> change their rental requirements. <br /> The Council directed staff to begin working on a rental registration and licensing program for <br /> consideration in 2018. <br /> I. Notification Requirements for Edgewater Road Request <br /> Councilmember Holden requested the City send notifications to 1,000 feet for the Edgewater <br /> Road Planning Case. <br /> City Administrator Joynes reported staff could would send notifications to homes up to 1,000 <br /> feet from the subject property. <br /> 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if staff had an update on the sewer insurance issue being provided <br /> through the National League of Cities. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated she was still working on this matter. <br /> Mayor Grant requested staff provide the Council with a spreadsheet on the PCI. <br /> Councilmember Scott reported he attended the Boo Bash Halloween Celebration on October 28. <br /> He was pleased by the number of families in attendance along with their creative costumes. <br /> Councilmember Scott thanked the City for providing breakfast and lunch to the election workers <br /> on Tuesday, November 7. He commented further on the Veteran's Day events he attended. <br />