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<br />, <br /> <br />Code Enforcement Memo to Council <br />May 11,2006 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />staff intensive and often times mects with resistance from rcsidents as being too "Big Brother". <br />But does allow for a more comprehensive program. Information regarding Roseville's program <br />is attached for your reference as an example (Attachment 2B-I) <br /> <br />A third option is a hybrid of the proactive and reactive forms of code enforcement. This type of <br />program allows for pcriodic "sweeps" of different areas, while continuing a reactive complaint- <br />based program for the rest of the city. An example of this type of a program can be found in <br />Shoreview's SHINE program (information attached 2B-2). This type of program would also <br />involve more staff time and can be met with resistance from residents who feel that they are <br />being "targeted". <br /> <br />Fnrther Considerations <br /> <br />One problem with our current program is the time it takes to achieve compliance. Therc are a <br />number of ways in which this can be improved, several of which can be readily implemented. <br />Others, such as developing a more effective means to handle non-compliance are more involved <br />(i.e., issuance of fines, instituting a housing court, etc.). <br /> <br />Also, currently the city utilizes section 600 of the City Code, as well as portions of several other . <br />sections.' This section is limited in scope and doesn't allow for a number of housing-related <br />maintenance issues to be addressed. If the city desires to move to a proactive or a hybrid <br />program, it is recommended that we adopt a housing maintenance or property maintenance code, <br />such as the International Property Maintenance Code, for a more comprehensive enforcement <br />program. Attached is a copy of Shoreview's property maintenance code for your reference as an <br />example, also (attachment 2B-3). <br /> <br />Additionally, moving to a proactive or hybrid program would require hiring additional staff to <br />ensure effective enforcement. <br /> <br />\\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PJanning\Community DevcJopment\Coullcil Agenda Itcllls\Code Enforcement Memo to CounciI5-ll-06.doc <br /> <br />. <br />