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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for January 18, 2005Page 5 of 5 Shoreview noted that they do work with other departments and coordinate efforts with the Fire Department when needed. The City has one metro HRA building which is included in the inspection process. Member Kelsey asked for details of revenue and expenses. Shoreview noted that the revenue does not fully cover the administrative costs of the program. Member Kelsey also detail on the denial process? In Shoreview, they had five denial issues due mostly to utility payment issues or conduct issues. Most rental properties complete the maintenance issues when requested. Member Kelsey requested that staff to review the impact to Section 42 properties and their inspection requirements. Member Scheunemann asked if two year license (instead of one) would help. 50% of general dwelling units are done every year. The inspector is a building inspector, fire inspection is done by the fire inspectors – inspections are coordinated. Mr. Scheunemann explained his philosophy regarding code enforcement for the 10% - 15% that do not comply. He called for strict enforcement/compliance. Member Bean asked for details of the cost of set up of the program. Shoreview noted that they would now only rely on Ramsey County Assessor records but they did request additional assistance the first time. Are there significant court costs? (not significant except for conduct issues). Member Millasovich asked if there were measurable outcomes in advance of instigating the program. Shoreview noted that property owners and managers know what the city is concerned about in advance so that they have an opportunity to comply in advance. Chair Majerus asked if there is a return on investment. What is its value to the community? What are the outcomes, measurements or metrics? (Shoreview noted that their view is to provide safe and decent housing and correct life safety issues which are primarily found in the single family rental properties). Member Kelsey asked if rental single family and general dwelling units is working. Shoreview noted that there are more corrections needed in particular to life safety issues and that this is more time consuming to correct. Member Scheunemann asked if one staff person is adequate. Shoreview noted that they requested a part time person to be most effective. Cathy Bennett asked for details of S.H.I.N.E. program. Shoreview provided a summary of the program. The city targets two neighborhoods each year. An inspector reviews all the exterior properties in the neighborhood through a windshield survey and notifies owners of violations. This program concentrates on exterior maintenance and building repair. Brian Hoffman, Housing Programs, St. Louis Park, explained the property maintenance code history and the fee schedule for point of sale. When the program was started they had 30 consultants assist in the implementation. Currently they administer the program in-house with two employees. St. Louis Park uses the International Property Maintenance Code as a base with specific amendments provided by the city. Mr. Hoffman noted that the programs have made a difference. Property values in St. Louis Park have stabilized and accelerated. Property is maintained; feed back is positive. Member Scheunemann asked if inspectors have “inspector territories”. Hoffman noted that they do not. Member Bean asked how the single family rental homes were found. Hoffman noted that they have in-house assessor, billing of utilities, police department. Adjourn: http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2005/hram050118.htm3/12/2008