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Mounds View City Council August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Dwelling License Fees. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council amend the 2019 Fee Ordinance regarding rental dwelling license fees. He stated the City licenses 1,700 rental units per year and the fee is roughly $60 + $8 per unit. He explained the cost to staff per unit was higher and for this reason, staff recommended the fee be increased to $100 + $25 per unit. He indicated a discount program was available to assist with lowering fees if crime free housing meetings were held by owners and managers. Council Member Meehlhause asked what percentage of owners participate in crime free housing programs. Community Development Director Sevald explained 16 owners participate in the 20% discount, three in the 33% discount range and none participate in the 50% discount. Council Member Hull questioned if the discount would impact both fees. Community Development Director Sevald reported this was the case. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9159, Amending the 2019 Fee Ordinance regarding Rental Dwelling License Fees. Council Member Bergeron stated he understood the fee increase would assist in offsetting staff costs. However, he also saw a tremendous opportunity for the City to better communicate with owners through the discount and crime free housing program. He indicated he wanted to see the City generate a better feeling between renters and owners, and he believed this fee was a positive step in the right direction. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9157, Approve a Service Contract with Pioneer Critical Power Inc. for Stand-by Emergency Generators. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a service contract with Pioneer Critical Power Inc. for stand-by emergency generators. He explained this contract would allow Pioneer to test the City’s emergency generators on a yearly basis. Staff provided further comment on the proposed contract and recommended approval. It was noted this contract would begin in January of 2020. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9157, Approve a Service Contract with Pioneer Critical Power Inc. for Stand-by Emergency Generators. Council Member Bergeron thanked staff for looking into this and stated this contract would save the money in the long run. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.