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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 08,2012 Page 14 owner would ultimately apply those costs of doing business to individual unit rents. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the costs would obviously be more onerous for "Type D"properties; however, he advised that this was the rationale in incenting better performance, while protecting property owners and the City. Mayor Roe noted that it was critical that building owners participate in devel- opment of this program, not just at the upcoming Public Hearing. Based on his past experience serving on the Rental Licensing Study Group, Mayor Roe em- phasized the need to involve those property owners early on in the process and keep them involved throughout on a continuing basis. Mayor Roe was unsure whether such peer groups serve as a panel to judge violations or determines li- cense status;however,he did support them serving to self-police each other. Chair Maschka noted the helpful assistance to-date with the Minnesota Multi- Family Housing Association, recognizing one of their representatives in the au- dience tonight. In response to points raised, Ms. Kelsey advised that, until the City Council's feedback was heard tonight and support of the direction being considered by the HRA, staff was unable to develop more specifics for the program. Ms. Kelsey advised that the HRA intended to have that suggested dialogue with property owners at an upcoming open house to seek their input and get their involve- ment, after which a proposed program would be fine-tuned to balance interests of all parties. Ms. Kelsey advised that it was the intent of the HRA to continue meeting quarterly with the City Council to continue discussions such as this; as well as engaging other property owners who could serve as models for other property owners in such a program. Ms. Kelsey recognized the ongoing educa- tional needs and relationship-building needed between good property owners and others needing leadership models. Chair Maschka noted that this would be where the multi-family training came into the picture. Councilmember Pust spoke in support of the program in general; however, she noted something apparently missing from previous discussions related to Coun- cilmember Johnson's comments about "point of sale" or re-inspection or certifi- cation of status upon turnover of units and/or properties. Councilmember Pust opined that this seemed to provide a great opportunity to address potential is- sues. Chair Maschka clarified if Councilmember Pust meant when a unit itself turned over or the property in general.