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City of Roseville - HRA Minutes for February 21, 2006Page 4 of 6 A.Delay Action & Reevaluate in One Year B.Establish a Citizen Advisory Group on Rental Housing C.Establish a Citizen-Lead Housing Visioning Process D.Do Nothing but Increase Education & Communication E.Adopt the Rental Ordinance with the following modifications No annual inspection required, small licensing fee--$25 with a $5 renewal fee if no tenant or ownership changes, only have the authority to inspect if there is a complaint or violation observed, and remove utility bill language. F.Adopt as proposed with no modifications G.Consider adopting a rental unit licensing program for all units (large and small), effective in 2007 H.Request Planning Commission to review a minimum/maximum parking within the zoning code Member Scheunemann explained that such an ordinance attempts to deal with the few non- compliance properties in the City. Member Kelsey explained that any of these alternatives have financial implications.foo Member Millasovich suggested that the HRA and City Council should delay action on an ordinance but provide education and communication with an ombudsman. Member Bean explained that doing nothing is a concern because of the growing number of rental properties in the City affecting neighborhoods. The HRA should do something to start the process; the City should not be the only community without an ordinance to address these issues. Chair Majerus likes a combination of the alternatives such as B., C. and H. and that the HRA should ask the Council to direct the HRA to establish a Citizen Advisory Group. Member Kelsey noted that Alternative A. should be included so that the HRA can provide funding for additional support to implement the maintenance code if needed for it to be successful. Member Bean said the HRA should focus on Alternative B. and make a recommendation from that to the City Council as soon as possible. Motion: Chair Majerus moved, seconded by Member Bean, to recommend the following to the City Council and discuss the recommendations with the City Council on March 20, 2006. Delay in action on the establishment of a rental licensing program to more fully evaluate the ? affects of the Council adopted Roseville Housing Maintenance Code. Reallocate the HRA budget for rental licensing to fund necessary contracted inspection staff ? to successfully help address the increase in code compliance generated by the Housing Maintenance Code. Establish a Citizen Advisory Group to more fully review and study the issues associated with ? rental properties including the review of Roseville’s draft ordinance, evaluation of data and complaints, and seek additional public comment from neighbors living next to rental housing, people living in rental housing and landlords. Participate in the Council visioning process regarding housing issues in Roseville. The ? housing component of the visioning process would address affordability, neighborhood balance, life cycle housing, and diversity. Subjects to study and address could include neighborhood changes, lot size standards, redevelopment standards, infill development, design standards, open space, etc. http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2006/hram060221.htm3/10/2008