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the rental housing role. He stated that this June date was for when they would desire to have a <br />second code enforcement person on as more code enforcement calls come in. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson noted that for January to June of next year, Code <br />Enforcement Officer Swalchick can be in charge of this program for 2024 which would include <br />about 9 rental inspections. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma shared his support for increasing the licensing fee to $300 in 2024 and then <br />increasing again to $400 in 2025. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht stated that it makes sense for apartment complexes; however, it is a very <br />drastic jump for single family homes. He suggested phasing in the increase over a few years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestheoff asked about the number of single family homes versus apartment <br />buildings in the City. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen stated that there are 474 single family homes rented and nine apartment <br />buildings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that individuals likely do not own only one single family rental unit <br />and it is likely a corporation that owns these homes. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen stated that these numbers are based on previous direction given to the <br />Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma shared his support for the increase. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell stated that she is in support of the Staff recommendation if they move <br />forward with this program and position. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove suggested being able to see the breakdown of costs and how this would <br />reflect the need within the fees. She stated that if they can make this break even then she will <br />support it to cover the costs. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Council was to move forward with Staff’s recommendation. <br /> <br />2.03: Continued Discussion on 2024 Budget/Levies <br /> <br />Finance Director Lund continued the 2024 budget and levy discussion and gave updates since the <br />last meeting. She highlighted the items that required additional discussion, including personnel <br />and capital requests. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked about the items that are being funded through the equipment <br />and capital maintenance funds and asked if these funds will be depleted. <br />City Council Work Session / August 8, 2023 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br /> <br />