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Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Page 2 September 5, 1997 Property Manager's Coalition The Property Manager's Coalition is a joint coalition between the cities of Mounds View and New Brighton. It was established to address issues regarding apartments and to assist in the communication between the City and the property owners/managers and develop Crime Free Multi Housing properties. This is a cooperative effort between the Community Development Department and the Police Department. The first meeting was in April, 1995, in which we had 8 people attend. The meetings now average between 25 and 30 people. The meeting provides an excellent resource for property managers and owners of rental properties ranging from 2 to 400 units. Many property managers have commented on the helpfulness of these meetings. It also provides an arena in which to bring property managers information on various activities occurring within the City. Each month, prior to the meetings, a newsletter is created and mailed to each multi-family property owner. The newsletter addresses issues related to property law, rehabilitation programs, crime free multi housing and inspections. •City Inspections • In order ensure compliance with the Housing Code, the City Council requested that staff inspect all multiple dwelling units within a four-year period. This inspection program began in 1995, and we are currently on the third year of this rotation. Each year, a letter is sent to each property owner notifying them of the date and time of their inspection. In addition, they are sent a list of units that have been inspected in previous years and asked to select units which are not listed. We have approximately 1,400 units in the City of Mounds View ranging from duplexes to a 385-unit apartment complex. HRA Inspections The Metropolitan Council HRA contracts services with Mounds View to conduct their Section 8 inspections. Section 8 is a program which provides a subsidy to low-income families which can be used at any apartment throughout the metropolitan area if the landlord agrees to accept the subsidy. In order for rent to be paid to the landlord, the apartment must pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection. We conduct 75-100 inspections for the Metro HRA annually. •