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Councilmember Williams stated that, in general, the EDA was in favor of finding incentives to partner with the community along these corridors including forgivable loans and grants. She stated that the EDA is looking to continue to build relationships rather than punish or create additional standards. Mayor Strommen referenced a property along County Road 5 where a property owner has trimmed a lot of the trees and completed landscaping that is very attractive along a trail corridor. She asked what encouraged that property owner to complete those actions and what could be done to encourage others to follow in those footsteps. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to authorize the Highway 10 Update for corridor stakeholders for the morning of October 19`h, including discussion on the Corridor Improvement Program. Further discussion: Councilmember Shryock asked, and received confirmation, that Councilmembers can attend if available. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Williams, Kuzma, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.05: Consider Direction to Schedule Public Comment Period and Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing Program Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to authorize a public comment period and schedule a public hearing to amend City Code, Chapter 26, Article XIV to require licensure of single-family dwellings, but no requirement for inspection. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the fees would be changing. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that currently the fee is $75 per unit and noted that would change, estimating $25 per unit noting that the renewal period would most likely be every two to three years. He noted that the City is making an attempt to not disincentivize the program. Councilmember Kuzma suggested making the change effective for a one-year period first to determine if the changes are effective. Community Development Director Gladhill suggested that the Council would authorize for one year with auto renewal for years two and three if there were no documentable violations for the property. Mayor Strommen stated that the next step would be to obtain public comment. Councilmember Riley stated that he believes that this would be a good mechanism for the City to obtain the necessary information while not encumbering a small business. City Council / September 13, 2016 Page 6 of 14