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City o,lI8ItiDp City CowcD Minutes October 17, 2005 PIge30f5 change would be a hardship, without being able to negotiate this change into a lease agreement. Mike Darcy, who owns rental property, stated that the City has more authority to collect from a renter than he does as a landlord. He also stated that if a renter doesn't pay their bill, it affects their credit. This change will make the property owner responsible for someone else's bill. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Utility Billing Amendment Councilmember Hicks asked how many accounts were delinquent in 2004. Finance Director Stark stated that 45 bills were delinquent, with an average value of $105.00. Hicks stated that he understands the reason behind the proposed change, but will not support it as he does not want to give landlords another reason to increase rents. Councilmember Moratzka stated that other utilities can refuse service for delinquent clients who move throughout the metro area; the City does not have the ability to do that. She also noted that the costs given by Finance Director Stark are only the utility bills themselves and do not include the staff time associated with the bills. Council member Alongi requested that the change be phased in, to allow property owners time to negotiate these changes into rental agreements. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the change as presented, with an implementation date of no earlier than October 17, 2006. 5 Ayes, Nays, one; Councilmember Hicks voting against. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Business Subsidy for Midwest Products Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. HRA Director Grossman stated that Midwest Products has requested a business subsidy in compliance with the criteria established by the City Council. A public hearing is a required part of the application and approval process. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Resolution-Variance #2005-65: Sideyard Setback at 504 3M Street West (James Lehmann) Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of a 6 foot variance to the 10 foot setback requirement to construct a garage addition. Moved by Council member Hicks, seconded by Council member Hazlet to approve the variance as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolutio_Site Plan #2005-64: Rivenvood 8th Townhomes (Todd Siewert) Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of a site plan as presented.