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City of Roseville - HRA Minutes for January 17, 2006Page 4 of 6 ordinance that could address these issues only? Rosemary Barreto, 427 Iona Lane, explained that the neighborhood meetings, noticing that most of the issues were brought up by owners who lived here 20 plus years. Violations of codes are the big issues and there was a general bias against renters in single family homes. Licensure subjects rentals to more scrutiny than single family homes and is discriminatory. There is no renter voice in this process and we need code enforcement for the entire housing stock not just rental units. Warren Anderson, 1449 Brenner Ave, noted that the ordinance does not address the number of renter per unit and the total number of rental units that are allowed in Roseville. Wallace Hern, 1464 Clarmar, mentioned rental property that had 7 cars in the street and were plowed in with no tickets issued. Take into account the owners don’t want change. James Olson, owns rental property at 3087 Evelyn, explained updates to the home he purchased and discuss the owner occupied housing issues at 3099 Evelyn. He is opposed to the cost of the program. Need to expand enforcement staff to handle the issues and spread the cost throughout the general fund. He is opposed to internal rental inspection. John Torgeson, 337 S. Owasso Blvd, explained complaints with rental property which is now owner occupied. He complained about metropolitan council rental homes and wondered if they will be inspected as well. Ramma Erickson, 1377 Forest Lane, Arden Hills, owns rental property in Roseville and explained the college rental problems and parking problem. Did not know the codes and when they were explained to her she fixed the problem but it took time to evict. Chair Majerus closed the public hearing at 9:05 p.m. Executive Director Bennett summarized the issues and addressed many of the questions. She explained the appeals process that requires council final approval. She noted that the intent of the ordinance is to work with property owners and that if they are making efforts to evict a problem tenant that they would not be penalized. This language has been added to the draft ordinance. She noted that there has been extensive research by the staff and HRA on this issue. There was comparison of surrounding sister community’s programs, ordinances, fees and issues. The draft ordinance was prepared with the guidance of the City attorney and that each section came from other city ordinances. Ms. Bennett noted that the ordinance includes providing the tenants with a handbook of the city codes and what is expected of them of which the tenant’s rights can also be provided as requested by the Human Rights Commission. Ms. Bennett noted that professional standards for any inspector that would be hired to implement the program would be required. Ms. Bennett read the League of Women Voters questions and tried to address each but noted that they would be posted on the web as well. Mr. Munson addressed the overcrowding and parking issues and mentioned that existing codes can not affectively address this currently. Also, even if the property maintenance code is adopted, verification of overcrowding is difficult without interior access to verify beds, etc. The rental ordinance would provide access to verify occupancy. Chair Majerus asked if the current codes are adequate to address the issues? (No). Member Kelsey asked if mailed cards were sent to non-homestead property owners only? (Yes, over 500 cards mailed). Executive Director Bennett suggested that the HRA ask the Council for more time to review the issues brought forward tonight and come back in February with more discussion and a recommendation. Motion: Member Majerus moved, seconded by Millasovich to defer action and recommend extending study and review of ordinance until February 21, 2006 meeting. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried: 6-0 8.Action Items http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2006/hram060117.htm3/10/2008