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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 4, 2024 Page 3 Mr. Trudgeon did not see why this could not be included in the requirements but was not sure what State Law says. He was not sure if persons under the age of 18 can rent a room in the first place under State Law. City Attorney Tierney explained she made a note to check on this. Councilmember Strahan thought if the City is concerned about underage drinking, she knew prom and other events can be a big night for high school individuals and if the person cannot rent a room by themselves, it might deter things a little bit, even though some parents do rent rooms for their kids. She also wondered if there is anything that can be done to make sure the establishment is current on its utilities in order to have a license. Mr.Trudgeon indicated that is a requirement.When the establishment is not current on utilities the City does not have to issue a license in the first place or can suspend, fine, or revoke the license. Staff made sure the wording was in the ordinance regarding this because that is seen on a regular basis. Councilmember Strahan asked if there was the possibility that another type of building could fall into the lodging establishment category, like apartments that may be rented on a short basis,maybe some of the short-term rentals, a condo,bed and breakfast, rooming house, or resort, and what kind of provisions have been made for those possibilities. Mr. Trudgeon explained there is the definition of Hotel/Motel and Lodging Establishments in City Statutes. He asked City Attorney Tierney if there is any difference between what is being discussed and what could potentially be covered by this as well. Councilmember Strahan stated the biggest difference she saw was that in the State information it was five or more rooms. She did not see that added to the City Ordinance that the definition was five or more rooms under the Minnesota Statute. City Attorney Tierney indicated she will check on that but remembers the lodging establishment definition in the Hotel/Motel was referred directly to State Law. She will make sure that is accurate and it might be smart to make it clear. Mayor Roe did not think it was the City's intent to license people who are doing short-term rentals in homes or condos or that sort of thing.Unless he is wrong about that, so if the language in the ordinance could be more clearly defined that would be helpful. Councilmember Schroeder explained the City is going to need extra resources to do this, including an additional staff person to oversee this, and do the inspections. She thought it would fall under the Fire Department's realm.