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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2020 program changes, City Code amendments and staffing plan with the Council at the May 13, 2020 Council Workshop. She stated that Ordinance 841 has been drafted with the amendments to City Code Chapter 3200, Rental Housing Licensing, that were reviewed with the Council at the May 13 Workshop. She noted that most rental housing owners and managers have been notified of the ordinance and tonight's public hearing, and no comments have been received. The City Clerk explained that Ordinance 842 amends the Fee Schedule by updating the Rental License Fees as part of the revamped city rental housing licensing program. She noted that the rental housing licenses will now be for a 1-year period instead of a 2-year period. She stated that these license fees also include an inspection done by a city staff housing inspector. She noted that currently rental property owners are responsible for hiring and the cost of an independent housing inspector in addition to the city license fee. The City Clerk reviewed the proposed license fees and how they compare to neighboring cities license fees. She also reviewed how the budget will be impacted this year and noted that since the licenses will now be annual instead of two-year licenses, it will help the budget because it will be consistent annual revenue. Mohammad Farooqi, rental property owner, asked if the changes did not work, would the city make changes again next year. The City Clerk stated that there may be slight modifications, but the City does not anticipate changing the overall program again. Upon motion by McGraw, seconded by Montour, the public hearing for Ordinance 841 was closed. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2020-5-70 —ADOPT ORDINANCE 841, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 3200 RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING AND APPROVE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY ORDINANCE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torkelson/Fischer/Montour/McGraw Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Keis, the public hearing for Ordinance 842 was closed. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2020-5-71 —ADOPT ORDINANCE 842 AMENDING THE LITTLE CANADA FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL HOUSING LICENSE FEES