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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 25, 2018 Director stated that the City of Maplewood denied a permit for this home only because it did not meet setback requirements. Jonathon Turner, a Terrace Heights resident, stated that there were questions at their resident meeting about this unit that was brought in over a year ago and has been sitting vacant, but was recently moved in to a lot, so they are concerned what the park owner is.planning to do with it since it is in very bad condition. He noted that the residents are not allowed to rent units and they do not support the park owner being allowed to rent units. Keis asked if the City would allow mobile homes to be rented. The Associate Planner stated that she believes the Terrace Heights bylaws states that homes cannot be rented in their park, but noted that the City is not involved with the homeowners association guidelines. She stated that the City's rental licensing would allow mobile homes to be rented. Elizabeth Pretzel, secretary of the homeowners association, stated that the residents take pride in their homes and this particular home is not in good condition. She stated that they have talked to people at other mobile home parks who have stated that Riverside tends to move in old homes and rent them. She explained that she hopes the Council would make a city policy that does not allow any renting of homes in the park. Torkelson stated that there currently are no rental licenses for any mobile homes in the city and he would support the city being proactive to keep it that way. Keis stated that we need to look at what the guidelines are for inspections when mobile homes are moved in and possibly discuss this at a future workshop. COMMUNITY The City Clerk explained that the Council reviewed the draft list of survey SURVEY questions at the July 11 Workshop meeting and suggested several changes. Mr. Peter Leatherman from The Morris Leatherman Company has updated the list of questions with all of the changes and resubmitted the list for Council review. She stated that Mr. Leatherman can begin the survey in August if the Council approves the questions and authorizes the down payment. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2018-7-161—APPROVE THE SURVEY QUESTIONS AND THE $10, 000 DOWNPAYMENT TO THE MORRIS LEA THERMAN COMPANY TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SURVEY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted.