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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,April 8,2024 <br /> Page 13 <br /> tell the County that the City supports this legislation because of`x,y,and z' changes <br /> to it, to highlight that for the local legislature and point out the key things in order <br /> not to go backwards. <br /> Mayor Roe thought the City could send a letter to the local legislators pointing out <br /> certain things. <br /> Councilmember Schroeder was not sure if she was comfortable sending a letter <br /> unless it is stated that the City still supports the process that is in place. <br /> Mayor Roe thought staff could work through a letter pointing out those things. <br /> f. Consider Approval of Hotel Licensing Ordinance <br /> City Manager Patrick Trudgeon briefly highlighted this item as detailed in the <br /> Request for Council Action and related attachments dated April 8, 2024. <br /> Mayor Roe asked if staff communicated to the hotel operators that this item was on <br /> the agenda for consideration. <br /> Mr. Trudgeon indicated the hotel operators knew about this. <br /> Councilmember Groff heard that the hotels appreciated the interaction on this. It <br /> was a good process and felt that the final ordinance was done well, as staff <br /> conveyed to the Council. He asked how the City would police permanent residency <br /> in a hotel. <br /> Mr. Trudgeon explained it would probably be in response to a call and finding the <br /> person has stayed longer than the Code allows. <br /> Councilmember Etten noted this mentions fines, and asked if something will be put <br /> into the fee schedule or is this something that will be determined as it occurs. <br /> City Attorney Tierney explained staff talked about whether to create a fine penalty <br /> schedule, like in some of the other ordinance, and felt that might be premature as a <br /> little experience may be needed in determining the enforcement and fines and at <br /> some point, to add it as a part of the fee schedule. <br /> Councilmember Etten asked if inspections will be done by the Fire Department. <br /> Mr. Trudgeon explained inspections will mostly be done by the Fire Department <br /> but also Community Development staff because there is a Building Code and a Fire <br /> Code. <br />