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Alternative 1 - Direct Staff to begin analyzing with the public whether or not a change to the City's current Rental Licensing Program is warranted. By taking this step, it does not obligate the City Council to make a policy change. In addition, the City might learn efficiencies and better effectiveness even if no other program changes are made. Alternative 2 - Direct Staff to better define the Problem Statement before working with the public to determine is a program change is warranted. Staff believe considerable research has been done on this topic, and the discussion likely needs to focus on public analysis at this stage. Alternative 3 - Direct Staff to take no further action or research at this time. This would retain the program in its current form. Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends that this subject be discussed with the community. Staff recommends that this be done through at least one public workshop in addition to other mediums for input such as emails, letters, phone interviews, etc. No more than three workshops should be held without staff first consulting with the City Council and presenting the input gathered from the initial workshops. Action: Motion to direct Staff to further analyze potential changes to the Rental Licensing Program and discuss ideas with the community and stakeholders. Attachments Key Take Away from Survey of Neighboring Communities Peer Cities Rental Licensing Program Facts Spreadsheet Detailed Notes from Phone INterview with Peer Cities Absentee Landlords Research Memo How Renting Benefits a Community Memo Fire Safety and Renters Memo Citizen Engagement Framework Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 10/21/2015 12:02 PM Dean Kapler Dean Kapler 10/22/2015 02:29 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 10/22/2015 03:11 PM Form Started By: Michael Healy Started On: 10/21/2015 09:31 AM Final Approval Date: 10/22/2015