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John Torgeson, 337 S. Owasso Blvd, explained co mplaints with rental property which is now owner occupied. He complained about metropo litan council rental homes and wondered if they will be inspected as well. Ramma Erickson, 1377 Forest Lane, Arden Hills, ow ns 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 fina l 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 ex tensive 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 th e City attorney and that each section came from other city ordinances. Ms. Bennett noted that th e ordinance includes provi ding 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 a ffectively address this currently. Also, even if the property maintenance code is adopted, veri fication of overcrowding is difficult without interior access to verify beds, etc. The re ntal 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 sen t 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 ordinanc e until February 21, 2006 meeting. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Chair Majerus called a 5 minute break 8. Action Items: a. Approval of By-Laws and Election of Officers for the Housing & Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Roseville for 2006 (HF0041)