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First Chief Kapler noted in an apartment building, the Fire Department can and does check the structure. However, under this Ordinance, they could only do an inspection upon request. Councilmember McGlone stated he was not happy with this proposal and he would like to see all single-family property exempt from the licensing procedure. Councilmember Dehen believed the majority of the Council wanted to do away with rental licensing and the fees associated with it. Councilmember McGlone believed the point of contention was the forced inspection. He believed each building should be inspected, or have an opportunity for inspection as well as in an emergency situation, there was contact information on file. He stated he would not vote in favor of this proposal because it did not include single-family. Councilmember Wise believed the intention was not to have single-family homes included. He believed it was the Council's intention that apartment buildings and condominiums that were intended for multi-use to have only the unoccupied units inspected. Councilmember McGlone made an amendment to exempt all townhome dwellings from the Ordinance. City Administrator Ulrich believed this was a substantial change that would need further definition. Mayor Ramsey stated he wanted to protect the resident who had to move out of their townhome due to circumstances not under their control and had to rent it. He did not want those townhome owners to be subject to the Ordinance. He believed if an owner was making a living out of renting townhomes, they should be subject to the Ordinance. Councilmember Dehen asked if the City could require a nominal rental fee for every rental property in the City and forget about the inspections. Planning Manager Miller stated as long as the City did not guarantee that by the acceptance of the fee, the building met the building Codes, staff would not have an issue with that proposal. Councilmember Dehen stated it was important that the City knew who the owner of the building. was for emergency purposes and if the Councilmembers did not like the inspection fee, then the inspection fee should be gotten rid of. Councilmember Wise recommended introducing the Ordinance and revising it down the road. Councilmember Look did not believe there was a difference between single-family rental and owner occupied. He indicated he would vote along with the multi-family dwelling licensing for safety reasons. Councilmember Elvig believed Council needed continued discussion on this Ordinance City Council /August 24, 2010 Page 8 of 13