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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 17, 2012 Page 16 whether addressing an existing violation or avoiding a subsequent violation that they may not be aware of, and providing opportunities that they would be less likely to offend or re-offend. Councilmember McGehee referenced an article in Sunday's newspaper on immi- grants and interaction with firemen, and the different cultures being unaware of and needing to be educated about some safety and appliance issues. While supporting inspections of some properties, Councilmember McGehee opined that those inspections should not be seen as punishment; and advised that she could not support mandatory background checks. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of having the Police Department monitor activities to ensure building safety while maintaining Roseville as a welcoming community. Everyone makes mistakes in their lives and this should not deny them housing. At the onset of a licensing program even if a targeted program, Councilmember Willmus questioned if the intent was to inspect all multi-family properties. Ms. Kelsey responded that this would be the intent for a fair way to initialize any program, through an overall inspection of all properties for the first time to discern at what level they are: levels 1 —4. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Ms. Kelsey advised that, to-date, no outreach had been done with property owners by the MN Multi-Family Housing Association, with suggestions that a public hearing be held at the HRA level once a draft program outline was in place to start the process, followed by a draft ordi- nance, allowing for another public hearing at the City Council level. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Ms. Kelsey advised that she was only aware of one or two communities currently requiring an occupancy register; but suggesting that Ms. Palen could possibly respond better. Related to an occupancy register, Councilmember Willmus questioned how long a register had been in place and whether there were any requirements had been up- held or challenged. Councilmember Johnson concurred that the City Council and staff were in agree- ment that the vast majority of properties in Roseville were not being targeted as they caused no trouble; however, he noted the need to treat all properties fairly. Councilmember Johnson opined that he was uncomfortable with targeted approach, but could support going to every establishment; at which point the area of focus would become obvious and criteria could be developed from that point on. Coun- cilmember Johnson noted that this was important and had been previously empha- sized in the work plan; and expressed his thankfulness to see this moving forward, since it had been needed for some time.