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7.01: Review Tools and Work Proposal to Review Strategic Plan Tactic 18) "Expand and <br /> Improve Residential Rental Licensing Program" <br /> Fire Chief Kapler provided an introduction to the discussion and noted that Housing Intern Healy <br /> is in attendance tonight to make the presentation. <br /> Housing Intern Healy reviewed the staff report and recommendation to continue to analyze <br /> potential changes to the Rental Licensing Program and to discuss the ideas with the community <br /> and stakeholders. He noted that this direction would not obligate the Council to make any changes. <br /> Mayor Strommen asked the source of the single-family exemption in the current licensing process. <br /> Fire Chief Kapler stated that several years ago, single-family housing had been included but the <br /> Council direction at that time was to remove single family and townhomes from the policy. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that one of the more unpopular previous <br /> programs was the interior inspections and the frequency of the inspections. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that the discussion was partially regarding the budget and <br /> property rights. He noted that the discussion took place during the recession when many people <br /> were moving from their homes and looking for rental space. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he believed that it would make sense to at least have a simple <br /> registration in place to, at the minimum, obtain landlord contact information. He stated that he <br /> would also be in favor of reviewing the licensing costs for multi-family dwellings as well during <br /> this process. <br /> Fire Chief Kapler stated that a few cities staff spoke with followed a similar path, beginning on a <br /> simple scale and moving up to the more detailed process as the program moved ahead. He stated <br /> that staff is in favor of making the fee reflective to the conformity and performance of the property. <br /> Councilmember Williams stated that she would be in support of this type of program. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he would want to ensure that this would not create something <br /> that would be burdensome, specifically in regard to the fee scale. He stated that he would only <br /> want the fee to be as expensive as it would need to be to cover costs. He stated that requiring a <br /> class seems burdensome and would not be in favor of requiring lease terms but noted that the City <br /> could provide suggested lease language. <br /> Councilmember Shryock agreed with the comments of Councilmember Riley and would like to <br /> see a program of this nature as user friendly as possible and with the lowest cost possible. She <br /> stated that it seems like it would be complicated if the fee is linked to performance and increases <br /> or decreases dependent on certain activity. She stated that she is open to further discussing the <br /> program. <br /> City Council— October 27, 2015 <br />