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7.05: Consider Direction to Schedule Public Comment Period and Public Hearing to <br />Consider Amendments to the Residential Rental Licensing Program <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to <br />authorize a public comment period and schedule a public hearing to amend City Code, Chapter 26, <br />Article XIV to require licensure of single-family dwellings, but no requirement for inspection. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked if the fees would be changing. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that currently the fee is $75 per unit and noted <br />that would change, estimating $25 per unit noting that the renewal period would most likely be <br />every two to three years. He noted that the City is making an attempt to not disincentivize the <br />program. <br />Councilmember Kuzma suggested making the change effective for a one-year period first to <br />determine if the changes are effective. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill suggested that the Council would authorize for one <br />year with auto renewal for years two and three if there were no documentable violations for the <br />property. <br />Mayor Strommen stated that the next step would be to obtain public comment. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he believes that this would be a good mechanism for the City to <br />obtain the necessary information while not encumbering a small business. <br />Councilmember Shryock echoed the comments made by Councilmember Riley and stated that she <br />is excited that this process involves public comment. <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to authorize a <br />Public Comment Period and schedule a Public Hearing to amend City Code Chapter 26, Article <br />XIV. <br />Further discussion: Mayor Strommen stated that she liked that staff first obtained public comment <br />before developing this draft ordinance. She noted that as the process has been developed this <br />should be met with constructive comments rather than opposition. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, LeTourneau, Kuzma, <br />Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. <br />City Council Minutes dated September 13, 2016 <br />