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Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
<br />Paul Swanstrom, 505 McNamara Street, stated that the current biannual inspection and
<br />rotating license term seem fine and there is no need to change.
<br />Betty Sieben, no address given, stated that the rate increase is astronomical.
<br />Tracy Hatch, no address given, stated that it is difficult to be a landlord and additional fees
<br />cannot be passed along in this economy.
<br />Tony Berens, no address given, stated that annual license is fine, but many other cities do a
<br />two year license.
<br />Ryan Crick, no address given, stated that no change in the license term is needed.
<br />Michael Bryan, no address given, stated that if the inspection will remain on a biannual basis,
<br />what savings will occur.
<br />Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
<br />Public Hearing 2009 Fee Ordinance Updates
<br />Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee presented the item and outlined some of the
<br />proposed changes. Osberg provided an update on the proposed rental housing fee changes.
<br />Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
<br />Osberg read an email from Jim Kummer, opposing the fee increase, and Mark and
<br />Whispering Lane Apartments, also opposing the fee increase.
<br />Tom Dunn, no address given, stated that the comparables made were not equitable.
<br />Vince Teuber, no address given, stated that the proposed increases are unreasonable.
<br />Todd Ringfeld, no address given, stated that the proposed increases seem like a revenue
<br />enhancement tool.
<br />Steve Green, 218 2nd Street, stated opposition to the proposed increases.
<br />Darren Hatch, 2630 Yellowstone, stated opposition to the proposed increases.
<br />Paul Swanstrom, stated that the proposed structure is not equitable.
<br />Ms. Schaeffer, asked whether the City would accept county inspections. Code Inspector
<br />West stated that the City does not, as the inspections do not always cover the same things.
<br />Michael Bryan, no address given, stated support for inspections every 2 years and
<br />standardization in property maintenance, but there is inequity in the proposed structure.
<br />Tony Berens, 211 2nd Street East, stated that the proposed fees are not in line with what other
<br />communities charge.
<br />Ross Hartman, Lyn Way, stated that he agrees with the goal of rental housing to help renters,
<br />but the proposed fees don't do that.
<br />Joan Davidson, 1373 West 12d' Street, stated that she doesn't support the proposed fees.
<br />Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
<br />Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment Building Safety and Rental Housing Ordinance
<br />Updates
<br />Mayor Hicks stated that the proposed fees are too high at this time. He stated a desire for
<br />staff to do a further analysis and bring this back to the Council in the future.
<br />Councilmember Schultz stated she would support that action, and suggested that staff
<br />consider a star program, similar to what other communities have.
<br />Moved by Councihnember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
<br />Building Safety updates as proposed, and to delete any changes to the rental housing code
<br />proposed.
<br />Councilmember Hollenbeck stated that she is a rental property owner and will abstain from
<br />the vote.
<br />6 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Hollenbeck abstaining.
<br />Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment 2009 Fee Ordinance Updates
<br />Councilmember Alongi requested additional analysis by staff when considering fee
<br />adjustments.
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