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Item 02b Page 9 of 10 Resources available Research & advice from other cities Resources needed None Notes 1. "Robust" is not measurable, but, Staff can research & compare ordinances of other cities (where we are similar, and where we are different). 2. The Rental Program is complicated for landlords with limited experience, or those who are new to Mounds View. The City Code has been amended a number of times in recent years with mixed results. Example, a few years ago, we tried to go paperless, only to find that many landlords were not computer literate, resulting in substantial fines for late rental license renewals (landlords did not read emails). In 2022, we required submittal of a lease agreement with the intent of landlords proving that they were using one (many did not, although it's required by code). 3. "The City Code is enforceable". The City Code is enforceable by its nature. The penalty for violating the Rental Housing Code can be a misdemeanor, every day. Further, the City Council has the authority to deny and/or revoke a rental license with cause, and to order a building to be vacated if occupied in violation of the Rental Housing Code. In reality, this can take a lot of time (months or years) if the landlord is not cooperative. Recommendation: Prior to the City Council adopting Goals A, B, C & D, Staff is requesting clarification; A. Absentee Landlords: Currently, code enforcement is reactive (single-family), and semi - proactive (multi -family & non-residential) for properties with a history of violations. Does the City Council want to continue this strategy, or be more proactive (aggressive)? Aggressive means daily patrolling of neighborhoods for code violations. Instead of the current average of 13 self -initiated violations per month, it is likely to be 13+ per day. B. Mounds View Boulevard: With the exception of constructing trail segments, the City has allocated limited funding for landscape & signage improvements, and no planning since 2000. Does the City Council want to allocate funds for annual improvements & maintenance, or study further (e.g. update 1998 and 2000 plans)? C. Affordable Housing: Does the City Council want additional affordable housing (affordable, per state's definition), vs. only market rate? What is written as a goal, vs. what the Council has stated, are contradictory. D. Housing Rental Program: What is the problem that the City Council would like Staff to solve? The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes a number of Goals & Policies related to the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, including; code enforcement; public investments; affordable housing; enhancing I Fie IVluurlub V lew V 151url A Thriving Desirable Community