06-14-06 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2006 LaValle noCed that this ordinance cannot be put in place in reliance of penalties to fund the City's Cost given the Ramsey County court system frequently suspends finds. The Administrator noted that this issue will take a lot of Council and staff time. He suggested that the owners of the multi-family complexes be invited in for their input. Montour noted Che efforts of New Brighton resulted in vast improvements at some of their troublesome complexes. Montour also noted Chat the current ownership of Montreal Courts is uncooperative. It was estimated that Little Canada has approximately 2,000 rental units, and Blesener suggested that perhaps a $25 per unit rental license fee should be charged. The CiCy Administrator indicated that he will do additional research on how other cities administer their licensing ordinance. He also noCed that the City of Roseville may be interested in a shared position. Roseville has not yet finalized an ordinance, but their focus is more toward single-family properties. The Administrator also felt it would be key to adopt a property maintenance code, and noted that the CiCy has dealt with many of these issues. Oyen agreed that a housing maintenance code should be a part of the program. The Administrator reported that the Sheriff's Department has estimated that it would cost $109,000 for afull-time deputy at Montreal Courts. A week-end deputy would cost approximately $40,000 to $45,000. There has been concern expressed by Montreal Courts about worker's compensation insurance. The Administrator noted that Che County self- insures for worker's compensation. He also noted that the Sheriff's Department has indicated that an off-duty officer involved in a call that would be something typically responded fo while on duty would be covered. However, the issue would likely be sued out which results in legal costs. The Administrator indicated that Che League of Minnesota Insurance Trust has indicated they would handle such a suit. It was noted that there are off-duty officers at both the Myth and Jimmy's. Allan felt that an officer's presence was needed at Montreal Courts, and suggested that if activity drops, that presence could be backed off or eliminated. St. Germain noted Chat activity dropped at Grand Pre as a result of the on-site manager that they have. The Administrator felt Chat having two on-site managers at the Provinces will make a difference at that complex. Cunningham reported that he has