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Mounds View City Council January 28, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Marty commented that Mn/DOT wants to continue on, and join on with the sound wall that is there, but he would like to leave a gap for Arden park and Laporte Meadows area, and take whatever the $300,000 will get the City, and move it to where the people live would help residents. Mayor Marty indicated that for cities like Mounds View that are built out, local government aid is an issue. He then asked that they work on local government aid and try to get it fixed. Representative Tillberry indicated that the formula is an issue. The second issue is that the tax bill was vetoed with local government aid in it, and it was one signature away from an override. Senator Betzold indicated that they are not sure if the bill that was introduced is still in play, but it looks like there will be two tax bills. One that is non-controversial that will pass early on, and a second that contains fiscal implications. If the budget forecast is as dire as is being predicted, the Senate and House may have to take cuts too. Council Member Hull asked whether the gas tax would be on the next agenda. Representative Tillberry indicated he has no idea how that will all play out this year. He then said that, if it is the same as last year, it may not get out of the house. Mayor Marty thanked Representative Tillberry and Senator Betzold for coming to the meeting. Council Member Mueller asked whether either the Senator or Representative would be available to attend an Eagle Scout ceremony. Senator Betzold asked that he be contacted, and he would attempt to attend, if possible. Senator Betzold asked that anyone emailing him should include their name and address, so he can ascertain if the person is in his district. . 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Introduction and first Reading of Ordinance 802 Amending Chapter 1012 Expanding the Scope of the City's Rental Dwelling Licensing Program Housing Inspector Anderson explained that this Ordinance would apply to single-family properties that are being used as rental units. He then reviewed the remaining language of the Ordinance and noted that Kennedy & Graven has provided legal review of the Ordinance. Staff would recommend no specific criminal checks on landlords other than contact information. Subletting is addressed to require information on who has authority to be on the premises and living in the home. • Staff recommended a license fee from $50.00 to $60.00 for single-family homes, and for multifamily it would be the base fee plus a per unit additional charge. Staff would recommend a