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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 17, 2012 Page 14 those larger, multi-family housing complexes supportive of neighborhoods versus being a detriment. Mr. Trudgeon noted that a representative of the Minnesota Multi-Family Housing Association, Ms. Lisa Palen, was also in the audience. Ms. Kelsey reviewed the report itself, noting that there was no recommendation from the HRA at this point, with the HRA Board having received this presentation at that August meeting and asking that the City Council also receive a presentation for any immediate feedback prior to developing a recommendation on how to pro- ceed. Mr. Kelsey advised that a more formal discussion at the HRA or a program outline was intended for the joint meeting of the HRA and City Council. Ms. Kelsey highlighted the desired end product of the CURA intern through review of existing programs around the metropolitan area and an ordinance in place since 1967 in Rochester, MN; and the pros/cons of old and new programs. Ms. Kelsey advised that the report provided recommendations for the City of Rose- ville without use of any more staff, but through third party inspectors, similar to those currently used by the Cities of West St. Paul and Little Canada; with the cost of those inspections borne 100%by multi-family properties (defined as five units or larger) Ms. Kelsey noted the preference for a targeted program versus an annual inspection to avoid becoming a burden for good property owners, the majority of which are ev- idenced in Roseville. Ms. Kelsey stated that this targeted program would be based on standards (e.g. number and type of annual code violations) with four(4) levels of inspection. Ms. Kelsey advised that the highest level would only be inspected every three (3) years, or only a percentage of units inspected; the next level inspected eve- ry two (2) years; and the other level inspected annually. In some communities, if multiple or frequent violations are found, a semi-annual inspection may be required. Again, Ms. Kelsey emphasized that those inspection costs were passed on to those properties. Ms. Kelsey reviewed some of the City's inspection codes and ordinanc- es that may require tweaking (e.g. food storage in buildings; occupancy standards) and other existing standards difficult or challenging for property owners to under- stand or use. Ms. Kelsey noted an option available that would require a property owner to keep an occupancy register when renting units to register how many people are moving in; and whether it would be used on inspection or coordinated for emergency re- sponse with fire, police and emergency response personnel; as well as better utiliz- ing the nuisance code and "3 strike" stipulations. Due to lacks in shared communi- cations, Ms. Kelsey noted that ability isn't currently available, with recommenda- tions anticipated to putting together such a program. Ms. Kelsey advised that other recommendations could include outreach with property owners on a monthly or