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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 17, 2008 Page 11 Mr. Talbot provided several bench handouts:. an educational brochure out- lining Code Regulations and guide to avoid common code violations for residential properties in Roseville, and a copy of the visual presentation and code enforcement update. Mr. Munson reviewed 2008 Council directives, accomplishments, out- reach and educational efforts, actions implemented and recommendations for 2009. Discussion included most common violations; impact of foreclosures cur- rently limited in Roseville; additional time of staff within the community providing outreach and education; variety and mostly minor nature of many violations; favorable percentage of violations found in the four areas in the Neighborhood Enhancement Program represented at eight percent (8%) while other metropolitan communities were at ten to 12 percent (10- 12%); 87% citizen response after first notice, with no administrative tick- ets issued or abatements pursued in those four areas; and the favorable comments and positive reception apparent with the program. Further discussion included gross and net costs for implementing the Neighborhood Enhancement Program; the marked increase and speed of resolution in cases; and the 2009 proposed budget including hiring a sea- sonal intern in 2009 to assist with code enforcement activities and the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. Mayor Klausing, related to the education comment, advised that he had received more negative than positive comments; however opined that they may not be representative feedback, but had raised his concerns that addi- tional educational aspects needed to be emphasized to allow the commu- nity to take ownership in compliance through peer pressure, rather than enforcement efforts. Mayor Klausing further opined that additional educa- tion on the rationale for code enforcement, stressing the City's expecta- tions rather than interest in punitive compliance, would serve to better re- flect the community's values. Councilmember Pust noted that, in her conversations with various citizens while campaigning, she repeatedly heard confusion on their part as to where the City wanted them to park their large vehicles (i.e., recreational vehicles); and the need for the City to have a conversation about that issue in the very near future (i.e., backyard, on a flat surface, paving over their backyard). Councilmember Pust opined that there would be more prob- lems developing with parking on-site with the current economic situation and costs for off-site storage.