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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 04, 2006 Page 3 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. Further discussion ensued regarding projected costs for the update, depending on how much in-house and/or outsourcing assistance was available, estimated by staff at $40,000 - $120,000. Mr. Stark noted that the proposed City Manager budget recommendation at 4.5% did not include funds for the Comprehensive Plan Update; and further noted that the 2007 budget and levy increase was preliminary adopted at 5%. It was Commission consensus that work proceed with manageable segments of the update at each monthly meeting, as recommended by staff. Chair Traynor thanked staff for the status report and section breakdown. MOTION: Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Roe, to carry over discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update Process to the next meeting. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 6. Information and Reports a. Rental Licensing Program Commissioner Roe, as the Planning Commission representative to the Rental Licensing Advisory Group, provided a brief update on the proposed Rental Licensing Program for the City of Roseville, noting that the group finished their review approximately one month ago, and that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) would be hearing the presentation at the September meeting. Commissioner Roe encouraged public viewing and/or participation in the Public Hearing scheduled for the October 17, 2006 HRA meeting, prior to forwarding the recommendation to the City Council, or modification prior to recommendation. Commissioner Roe highlighted components of the proposed licensing program; proposals for creating additional strengths and streamlining for code enforcement in general through administration of fines for non-compliance; streamlining the process for bringing court citations to Ramsey County; and creating a venue to determine whether a problem existed with rental housing in single-family residential areas through identifying trends; and obtaining data on residential properties. Commissioner Roe noted that the Task Force’s recommendation was to not have a full-scale licensing at this time, but to implement a registration program with a nominal fee, to bring knowledge of rental properties to staff; and imparting information to owners of those properties related to their rights and responsibilities. Commissioner Roe further noted the implementation of educational information and the City’s work with area colleges and other entities (e.g., realtors) for obtaining additional documentation, perhaps at Roseville property closings and via the City’s website, and providing information to landlords for City requirements for one, two, three, and four-unit rental properties, not large apartment buildings. Chair Traynor thanked Commissioner Roe for his participation, and for tonight’s report. Variance Board Actions Commissioner and Variance Board Chair Bakeman brought to the Commission’s attention an issue regarding Public Hearing notice precipitated by recent Variance Board denials and appeals to the City Council. Commissioner Bakeman reviewed the current process for mailed and published notice for Public Hearings coming before the Board; and discussed concerns of neighbors expressed as to how they would receive notification when a request was appealed to the City Council.