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Member Kelsey requested that staff to review the impact to Section 42 properties and their <br />inspection requirements. <br />Member Scheunemann asked if two year license (instead of one) would help. 50% of general <br />dwelling units are done every year. The inspector is a building inspector, fire inspection is <br />done by the fire inspectors – inspections are coordinated. Mr. Scheunemann explained his <br />philosophy regarding code enforcement for the 10% - 15% that do not comply. He called for <br />strict enforcement/compliance. <br />Member Bean asked for details of the cost of set up of the program. Shoreview noted that <br />they would now only rely on Ramsey County Assessor records but they did request additional <br />assistance the first time. Are there significant court costs? (not significant except for conduct <br />issues). <br />Member Millasovich asked if there were measurable outcomes in advance of instigating the <br />program. Shoreview noted that property owners and managers know what the city is <br />concerned about in advance so that they have an opportunity to comply in advance. <br />Chair Majerus asked if there is a return on investment. What is its value to the community? <br />What are the outcomes, measurements or metrics? (Shoreview noted that their view is to <br />provide safe and decent housing and correct life safety issues which are primarily found in <br />the singe family rental properties). <br />Member Kelsey asked if rental single family and general dwelling units is working. <br />Shoreview noted that there are more corrections needed in particular to life safety issues and <br />that this is more time consuming to correct. <br />Member Scheunemann asked if one staff person is adequate. Shoreview noted that they <br />requested a part time person to be most effective. <br />Cathy Bennett asked for details of S.H.I.N.E. program. Shoreview provided a summary of <br />the program. The city targets two neighborhoods each year. An inspector reviews all the <br />exterior properties in the neighborhood through a windshield survey and notifies owners of <br />violations. This program concentrates on exterior maintenance and building repair. <br />Brian Hoffman, Housing Programs, St. Louis Park, explained the property maintenance code <br />history and the fee schedule for point of sale. When the program was started they had 30 <br />consultants assist in the implementation. Currently they administer the program in-house <br />with two employees. <br />St. Louis Park uses the International Property Maintenance Code as a base with specific <br />amendments provided by the city. <br />Mr. Hoffman noted that the programs have made a difference. Property values in St. Louis <br />Park have stabilized and accelerated. Property is maintained; feed back is positive. <br />Member Scheunemann asked if inspectors have “inspector territories”. Hoffman noted that <br />they do not. <br />Member Bean asked how the single family rental homes were found. Hoffman noted that <br />they have in-house assessor, billing of utilities, police department. <br />7 <br /> <br />