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class seems burdensome and would not be in favor of requiring lease terms but noted that the City could provide suggested lease language. Councilmember Shryock agreed with the comments of Councilmember Riley and would like to see a program of this nature as user friendly as possible and with the lowest cost possible. She stated that it seems like it would be complicated if the fee is linked to performance and increases or decreases dependent on certain activity. She stated that she is open to further discussing the program. Mayor Strommen stated that there are complaints received regarding rental properties, specifically single-family homes that are not currently registered. She also believed that the program should be further researched and noted that the citizen engagement process will provide the information needed to make the program user friendly. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to direct staff to further analyze potential changes to the Rental Licensing Program and discuss ideas with the community and stakeholders. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. Fire Chief Kapler recognized Housing Intern Healy for his excellent work. 7.02: Receive Update on Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Rulemaking, Shoreland Regulations and Acceptable Erosion Control Measures Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation that the City work with the Anoka Conservation District to prepare a Work Plan and cost estimate to prepare a shorelandlerosion inventory of the Mississippi River to aide in seeking financial resources for residents and to schedule an on-site meeting to view a potential erosion issue on the Mississippi River. Mayor Strommen asked the extent of updating the City will have to do for Ordinances in regard to the rule changes. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended, specifically in the MRCCA, and then adopt the Ordinances. He advised that there are areas of concern along the Rum River, noting that the City staff and Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) float the river once a year or every one to two years to identify possible issues along the river in Ramsey. He stated that all community development groups within the LRRWMO met to discuss the rule making process and develop a unified front. He explained that the current process is more reactive and stated that the staff would like to move in the direction of being more proactive, noting the opportunity the joint float with the LRRWMO provides to identify issues along the river. He advised of cost -share funds available through the Anoka Conservation District to homeowners. He noted that if funding were provided for further study that would open the City up to additional cost -share funding for City Council / October 27, 2015 Page 5 of 11