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PLEASENOTESTARTTIME
AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:30P.M. Monday,June 25,2018
Maplewood City Hall –Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.EDA Financial and Legal Overview
2.Rental Housing Discussion
F.ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings -
elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be
heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council
meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens -unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each
other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others
in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the pointand non-repetitive.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date June 25, 2018
REPORT TO:Melinda Coleman, CityManager
Ellen Paulseth, FinanceDirector and Ron Batty,CityAttorney
REPORT FROM:
PRESENTER: Ellen Paulseth, FinanceDirector and Ron Batty,City Attorney
EDA Financial Overview
AGENDA ITEM:
Action Requested:MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action:Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The Council will review the financial status of the EDA Fund and the 2019 proposed budget. The
Council will also hear a historical overview and legal review of the powers and duties of the EDA
from the City Attorney, which is also attached to this report.
Recommended Action:
This item is informational only; therefore formal action is not required by the Council. However,
based on the discussion, the City Council may wish to provide direction to staff. Staff will be setting
an EDA meeting in the near future to recommend the 2019 proposed EDA budget.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is n/a
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The City Council has requested the EDA to be more active in redevelopment efforts.
Background
Financial Overview:
The City ordinance establishing the EDA requires the EDA to submit an annual budget to the City
Council. The Council appropriates funds to finance the budget as it deems necessary. The annual
appropriation to the EDA was increased from $89,270 to $100,000 in budget year 2018.
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The projected cash balance at the end of 2018 is $218,777. The only revenue source is property
tax revenue. The EDA also owns a 1.9 acre vacant parcel of land located at the intersection of
Hazelwood St. N and County Rd D (Schrierer property), which is held for resale. The property is
valued at $227,500.
An appropriate goal for this fund could be to build a fund balance of $1M. This will give the City
flexibility to purchase properties on a more proactive basis for economic development purposes.
Several funding options can be considered:
One option is to allocate $100K per year of Local Government Aid into the EDA Fund until
the cash balance reaches $1M. This is a policy decision that needs to be weighed against
the need to use LGA funds to finance street repairs. The City receives approximately $864K
in LGA per year. In 2019, only $100K of that amount is dedicated for debt service, and none
thereafter. The total amount of available LGA can be used for capital improvements. The
Council may consider building up the EDA fund by allocating $100K per year until the
balance reaches $1M, which could happen in 2024 depending on land purchases and/or
sales in the interim.
A second option is to increase the tax levy by an amount per year that would yield the
desired cash flow amount.
A third option could be a combination of both, increase the tax levy by a smaller amount and
utilize a smaller portion of LGA.
Grant funds and TIF can be used for certain projects, where eligible and available.
Finally, the City Council may consider the issuance of debt when funds are not available for
utilization.
The attached 10-year cash flow financial plan illustrates how building up the fund balance can be
accomplished by continuing the $100K tax levy and adding 4 years of LGA funding at $100K per
year. However, the draft does not yet show any planned land purchases. It also does not
contemplate any revenue for the land held for resale in the 10-year period. Consider this a work in
progress as the EDA’s position evolves on funding and program components.
Legal Overview Provided by Ron Batty:
On July 27, 2009 the city council adopted ordinance no. 891 establishing the Maplewood Area
Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”). There has apparently been limited use of the EDA
since then although I am not familiar with the details of projects undertaken by it. The city council
has recently expressed interest in the EDA becoming more active. The members of the city council
serve as the board of commissioners of the EDA.
Attached is a memorandum outlining some of the powers of an EDA and comparing them to the
powers conferred upon a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (“HRA”). As pointed out in the
memo, the advantage of an EDA is that it can exercise the powers of an EDA AND an HRA AND of
a city under the City Development Authorities Act. However, ordinance no. 891 confers on the
Maplewood EDA authority only under the EDA Act. That ordinance left in place Maplewood’s HRA,
which was established in 1974. The city council adopted ordinance no. 927 on December 10, 2012
which transferred HRA powers to HEDC.
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If the city wishes to utilize the EDA to its full potential, my recommendation is that the city council
consider adopting a new enabling resolution (the statutory term for the document which creates an
EDA and specifies its powers) which grants the EDA all of the power envisioned by state law.
Enabling resolutions are typically just that – a resolution – which is adopted by the city council
following a public hearing. If the council wishes to enhance the powers of the EDA, it is also advisable
to repeal ordinance nos. 891 and 927 to avoid confusion about the authority of the EDA.
If the EDA is reconstituted and granted its full range of powers (subject to whatever limitations the
city council wishes to impose), the EDA would be in a position to initiate development and
redevelopment projects consistent with the city’s goals and objectives. The EDA will also then be
well suited to utilize what is probably the most effective development and redevelopment tool
available to it – tax increment financing. I will be happy to discuss TIF in more detail at the work
session on June 25, 2018 if time permits or at a future date in a work session devoted specifically to
TIF.
I have attached a memo which summarizes the differences and similarities between EDAs and HRAs
and which lists some of the powers available to each under state law. Again, the principal advantage
of an EDA is that it is able to operate under both statutes. This is likely more detailed than we will
have time for on June 25 but it gives a good sense of the powers of these entities and is hopefully
useful for future reference.
Attachments
1. Legal Summary from Kennedy & Graven
2. Proposed 2019 EDA Budget
3. Draft EDA Cash Flow Financial Plan
4. CIP Debt Financing Plan (Preliminary)
5. PowerPoint
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470 US Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Kennedy
Minneapolis MN 55402
&
(612)337-9300 telephone
(612)337-9310 fax
Graven
http://www.kennedy-graven.com
C H A R T E R E D
SUMMARY OF MINNESOTA HRA AND EDA POWERS
City of Maplewood
June 25, 2018
Ron Batty
Following is a generalized summary of the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority
(“HRA”) under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047 (“HRA Act”) and an
economic development authority (“EDA”) under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through
469.1082 (“EDA Act”).
A.HRAs
1.Housing
Housing powers are generally grouped under the definition of a “housing project” and a “housing
development project.”
Housing projects are any work or undertaking to provide decent, safe and sanitary dwellings for
persons of low income and their families. Section 469.002, Subd. 13. Such persons are those who
lack a sufficient income to enable them, without financial assistance, to live in decent, safe and
sanitary dwellings without overcrowding.
Housing development projects are any work or undertaking to provide housing for persons of
moderateincomeand their families. Section 469.002, Subd. 15. Such persons are those whose
income is not adequate to cause private enterprise to provide, without governmental assistance, a
substantial supply of decent, safe and sanitary housing and rents or prices within their financial
means.
The statute includes a more specific schedule of powers that fleshes out this general authority, most
of which are discussed below. Generally, HRAs may do all things necessary and convenient to
acquire, construct and operate housing projects and housing development projects.
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Key specific powers that supplement the general language above include:
a.Interest reduction programs, allowing financial assistance to reduce the cost of interest on
privately financed housing intended primarily for occupancy by low and moderate income
individuals. Sections 469.012, Subds. 7 through 9.
b.Housing rehabilitation loan and grant programs, for property owned by person of low and
moderate income. Section 469.012, Subd. 6.
c.Down payment assistance loans and grants, where the HRA finds that the program is
necessary to promote economic integration or encourage owner occupancy of single family
residences. Section 469.012, Subd. 13
HRAs may finance housing projects and housing development projects through issuance of bonds
secured by a mortgage on HRA property, a pledge of HRA revenues, or a pledge of grants or
contributions from the federal government or any other source. Section 469.012, Subd. 1q, Section
469.034. If certain criteria are met, and subject to certain limits, the HRA may sell bonds for
housing development projects secured by the city's general obligation pledge, with the city council's
approval following a public hearing. Section 469.034, Subd. 2.
2.Redevelopment
HRA powers regarding redevelopment are described under the powers to create and operate
“redevelopment projects.” That term means, generally, any work or undertaking to acquire property
in order to remove, prevent or reduce blight, blighting factors, or the cause of blight; clear any areas
acquired and install, construct, or reconstruct utilities and site improvements essential to the
preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan; sell or lease land for uses in
accordance with the redevelopment plan; prepare a redevelopment plan; or conduct an “urban
renewal project,” which itself is broadly defined to include any undertaking for the elimination or
prevention of blighted or deteriorating areas. Section 469.002, Subd. 14.
The specific schedule of powers regarding redevelopment includes the power:
a.To establish a redevelopment project. The HRA (and city council) must approve a
redevelopment plan, which is a general plan for the development or redevelopment of the
project area. After a public hearing, with at least 10 days’ published notice, the city council
must find that:
(i)the land in the project area would not be made available for redevelopment
without the financial aid to be sought;
(ii)the redevelopment plans for the redevelopment areas in the locality will afford
maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the locality as a whole, for the
redevelopment of the areas by private enterprise; and
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(iii)the redevelopment plan conforms to a general plan for the development of the
locality as a whole.
Section 469.028, Subd. 2.
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b.To undertake, prepare, carry out and operate projects and to provide for the construction,
reconstruction, improvement, extension, alteration, or repair of any project or any part
thereof. Section 469.012, Subd. 1d.
c.To give, sell, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of real or personal property or any
interest therein, and to execute leases, deeds, conveyances, negotiable instruments, purchase
agreements and other contracts or instruments and take action that is necessary or convenient
to carry out the purposes of the HRA Act. Section 469.012, Subds. 1e and 1f.
d.To acquire real or personal property or any interest therein by gift, grant, purchase,
exchange, lease, transfer, bequest, devise, or otherwise, and by exercise of the power of
eminent domain. Section 469.012, Subd. 1g.
e.To borrow money or other property and accept contributions, grants, gifts, services or other
assistance from the federal government, the state government, state public bodies, or from
any other public or private sources. Section 469.012, Subd. 1o.
f.To cooperate with or act as the agent for the federal government, the state or any state public
body, or any agency or instrumentality of the forgoing, in carrying out the provisions of the
HRA Act. Section 469.012, Subd. 1l.
g.To issue bonds for any corporate purposes and to secure the bonds by mortgages upon
property held or to be held by the HRA or by pledge of its revenues, including grants or
contributions. Section 469.012, Subd. 1q; Section 469.034.
h.To levy a special benefits tax on all property in the HRA's area of operation (generally, the
city as a whole). The city council must approve the tax levy either annually or without a
time limitation. The HRA must file a budget with the city in accordance with the procedures
for executive departments of the city. The special benefits tax may not exceed 0.0185% of
the estimated market value in the city. Section 469.033, Subd. 6.
i.To carry out studies of the housing and redevelopment needs within its area of operation and
of the meeting those needs. Section 469.012, Subd. 1t.
j.To lease or rent any dwellings, accommodations, land, buildings, structures or facilities
included in any project, and, subject to limitations contained in the HRA Act, to establish
and revise the rents or charges therefor. Section 469.012, Subd. 1v.
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The term “project,” unless otherwise indicated, includes a housing project, a housing
development project, a redevelopment project, and an interest reduction program. Section 469.002,
Subd. 12.
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k.To own, hold and improve real or personal property and to sell, lease, exchange, transfer,
assign, pledge or dispose of any real or personal property or any interest therein.
Section 469.012, Subd. 1w. Sale or lease of land in a redevelopment project generally
requires a public hearing with 10 days’ published notice and restrictions on use or resale of
the property to accomplish the public purpose of the redevelopment plan. Section 469.029,
Subds. 1 and 2.
l.To exercise the powers of a city in carrying out a commercial rehabilitation loan program
under Section 469.184, if the city by ordinance so authorizes. Section 469.184, Subd. 7.
m.To make loans to a business, a for-profit or nonprofit organization, or an individual for any
purpose that an HRA is otherwise authorized to carry out under the HRA Act.
Section 469.192.
In addition to the powers described above, HRAs are one of the “authorities” with the power to
establish tax increment financing districts (with city council approval) under Sections 469.174
through 469.1794. The tax increment must be used to finance or otherwise pay the “public
redevelopment costs” pursuant to the HRA Act, including administrative expense of the HRA
allocable to the project and debt charges an all other costs authorized to be incurred by the HRA in
the HRA Act.
B.EDAs
The powers of an EDA are more ambiguous and complex than those of an HRA. Most of the
powers specified in the EDA Act itself must be exercised within an “economic development district”
(not to be confused with a tax increment financing district with the same name).
The EDA Act offers significant flexibility because of its cross-referencing provisions. An EDA has
all the powers of an HRA (described above) and all the powers of a city under Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.124 through 469.133 (the “Municipal Development District Act”). The Municipal
Development District Act provides broad authority to carry out economic development. Further, an
EDA may use powers under Sections 469.152 through 469.1655 (the “Municipal Industrial
Development Act”) for a purpose under the HRA Act or EDA Act, and may use the powers under
the HRA Act and EDA Act for a purpose under the Municipal Industrial Development District Act.
Section 469.101, Subd. 12.
In addition to these cross-referenced powers, the EDA Act includes some specific unique powers,
including the power:
a.To become a limited partner in a partnership “whose purpose is consistent with the
authority’s purpose” (Section 469.101, Subd. 6).
b.To carry out public relations activities in furtherance of the city’s economic development
(Section 469.101, Subd. 16).
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c.To invest in certain venture capital businesses (Section 469.101, Subd. 23).
The net result is that EDAs generally have similar powers to HRAs, except that the purposes extend
beyond housing and redevelopment to include the broader goals of economic development.
A final point involves tax levies. EDAs have access to two types of tax levies. First, an EDA may
use its HRA powers and levy are HRA tax (subject to city council approval). This is a tax over and
above what the city may levy on behalf of the EDA.
Secondly, the EDA Act authorizes a tax levy for EDAs as described in Section 469.107. If the EDA
requests, a city may (but is not required to) levy a tax “for the benefit of the authority.” The
maximum amount is 0.01813% of the city’s estimated market value. Unlike the HRA levy
described above, this is not a separate levy made by the EDA; it is made by the city and is included
within the city’s levy limits. As a result this so-called “EDA levy” is not a significant benefit except
in unusual circumstances.
Like HRAs, EDAs may issue revenue bonds, and technically may issue general obligations bonds
secured by the city’s full faith and credit (with consent of the city council).
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City of Maplewood
2019 Special Revenue Budget Summary
Maplewood Area EDA Fund
Responsible Department: EEDD
Maplewood Area EDA (280)Original
ActualBudget EstimatedBudgetBudget %
2017201820182019Incr/(Decr)
Revenues:
Property Taxes$87,982$100,000$100,000$ 0.00%100,000
Interest- - - 0.00%-
Miscellaneous Revenue2,639 125,000--N/A
Total Revenues90,621100,000225,000100,0000.00%
Expenditures:
Current
Economic Development40,08533,11035,00035,0005.71%
Total Current Expenditures40,08533,11035,00035,0005.71%
Capital Outlay
Land168,320 - - 0.00%-
Total Capital Outlay168,320 - - 0.00%-
Total Expenditures208,40533,11035,00035,0005.71%
r(117,784)66,890190,00065,000-2.83%
Excess of Revenues Ove
(Under) Expenditures
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers In- -- 0.00%-
Transfers Out2,546 -- 0.00%-
Sale of General Fixed Assets- -- 0.00%-
Total Other Financing 2,546 - - 0.00%-
Sources (Uses)
Net Change in Fund Balance(115,239)66,890190,00065,000
Fund Balances:
r 153,844269,082 153,844 343,844
Beginning of Yea
r$153,844 $220,734 $343,844 $408,844
End of Yea
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202848,66059,296
400,000105,000169,256186,004414,556
1,100,0001,653,6601,239,1041,265,991
2018
3,2626,080
17,65419,073
42,80860,454
100,000
103,262
1,265,991
3,1675,932
17,14018,608
41,68061,487
100,000
103,167
1,205,537
3,0755,787
16,64118,154
40,58262,492
100,000
103,075
1,144,050
2,9855,646
16,15617,711
39,51463,471
100,000
102,985
1,081,558
2,8985,509
15,68617,279
38,47464,425
100,000
102,898
1,018,087
2,8145,374
15,22916,858
37,461
100,000100,000
202,814165,353953,662
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2,7325,243
14,85716,447 36,547
100,000100,000 202,732166,185788,309
2,6525,115
14,49516,046
35,656
100,000100,000
202,652166,996622,125
2,5754,990
14,14115,654 34,786
100,000100,000 202,575167,789455,128
2,5004,869
13,79715,273
33,93868,562
100,000
102,500287,339
4,750
13,460
20,00014,900 33,110
20182019202020212022202320242025202620272028Total
100,000105,000 225,000191,890218,777
Plan
Financial
2,6396,2992,546
87,982 90,621 32,070 26,887
2017
168,320
Actual
(120,330)
Flow
LGA
of
Cash
280
Over
InOut allocation
Expenditures
Benefits1,716
Taxes
Property&
Revenues
Revenues
Expenditures210,951
Fund
Purchase Balance
of
Total(Under)
EDA
Revenues:PropertyInterestIntergovernmentalOtherSaleTransfers Expenditures:WagesSuppliesServicesLandTransfers TotalRevenuesCash Proposed
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FeesFeesFees
OutOutOut
FundingFundingFeesFees
Hazelwood
FundingFunding
2019
LGALGAPACPACCIPCIP
Comments
with
20202022
totototototo
tofromto
CombinedMovedChangedRecalculated/FranchiseReduced/MovedRecalculated/FranchiseChangedMovedChangedMovedChangedReduced/MovedRecalculated/FranchiseChangedChangedReduced/Moved
Debt
100,000878,000607,890100,000793,500115,000100,000724,500
2,154,1002,000,0002,700,0002,670,6001,000,000
3,168,000
5,739,9906,876,5004,495,100
Total
Recommended
Debt
Retired
7,221,2906,568,0306,334,350
Plan
Existing
on
Principal
Financing
69,00065,000
Debt
800,000269,000100,000878,000607,890100,000793,500115,000500,000450,000100,000724,500
410,000
1,500,0002,464,1004,000,0003,768,0001,000,0003,200,0003,140,6001,700,000
Debt 5,799,100
10,618,99010,336,500
Total
Requested
CIP
GladstoneHazelwoodHazelwood
Improvements
#2#3#3
Improvements
Improvements
Updates
Improvements
Improvements
Improvements
Street
ImprovementsImprovements
III
StationStationStation
Street
Reinvestment
Street
Improvements
StreetStreet
&
Street
FireFireFire
StreetStreet
PhaseRedevelopmentRedevelopmentRedevelopment
Generator
Bridge
ofofof
Mechanical
Roof
Pavement
Street
Park
DriveDrive
AreaAreaAreaArea
Park
Police
Area
Street
BuildingBuilding
Maintenance
ShoreShore
Hall
Replacement
201920202021
No.ProjectYear FD19.04RehabilitationFD19.05RehabilitationMT17.051902PW09.10Dennis/McClellandPW15.11Ferndale/IvyPW18.03GladstonePW16.10Mailland/CrestviewCD15.01Gladstone Year PW09.10Dennis/McClellandP
W17.08EastPW16.11SchallerPW12.02SterlingMT17.051902FD19.05RehabilitationPM.11.02GoodrichPM.16.01ParkPM19.01HazelwoodCD15.01Gladstone Year PW17.08EastPW18.01Cope/McMenemyPW17.06Southcrest/FerndaleMT18
.01CityMT18.02A/CCD15.01Gladstone
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Fees
OutOut
Fees
PAC
to
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Recalculated/FranchiseReduced/MovedChangedReduced/Moved
Debt
100,000896,828
1,111,4524,392,4001,000,000
1,578,0001,000,000
7,500,6802,578,000
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27,190,270
Total
RecommendedComments
Debt
Retired
5,724,7305,453,090
31,301,490
Existing
on
Principal
Debt
100,000896,828125,000
fees
1,111,4525,042,4001,000,0001,500,0001,948,000
1,100,000
9,650,6803,173,000 БͲЋАЏͲАБЉ
39,578,270
Total
Requested
franchise
of
changed
addition
source
the
funding
reflect
ImprovementsPavement
or
Debt
to
Reinvestment
Area
date
&
Street
ImprovementsImprovements
RedevelopmentRedevelopment
later
Engineer
Pavement
a
Years
StreetStreet Outstanding
AreaAreaby
to
Area
on
Five
Shelters
out
Maintenance
Debt
Impact
movedrecalcuated
New
20222023
No.ProjectYear PW18.02GervaisPW18.01Cope/McMenemyPW19.09ProsperityPW18.11Montana/NebraskaPM.16.01ParkCD15.01Gladstone Year PW19.09ProsperityPM18.03PicnicCD15.01Gladstone Total ProjectsProjects
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8,276,780
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Additional
Requested
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date June 25, 2018
REPORT TO:
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
REPORT FROM:Scott Nadeau, Public Safety Director
DuWayne Konewko, Environmental and Economic Development Director
PRESENTOR:Scott Nadeau, Public Safety Director
DuWayne Konewko, Environmental and Economic Development Director
AGENDA ITEM:
Rental Housing Discussion
Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing
Form of Action:ResolutionOrdinanceContract/AgreementProclamation
Policy Issue:
City staff will lead a discussion with the city council regarding existing housing policies and
conditions and potential housing policy changes and considerations.
Recommended Motion:
Provide direction to staff on potential changes to the city’s rental housing policies.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact?NoYes, the true or estimated cost is$0.
Financing source(s):Adopted BudgetBudget ModificationNew Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other:Implementing a rental housing program
will have implications to the city’s budget. However, this item is only for discussion purposes at this
time.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The city’s public safety and environmental and economic development departments work together
regarding safety, property maintenance and code enforcement issues.
Background
At a recent meeting, the city council requested staff bring forward a discussion regarding rental
housing regulationsto a future workshop. At the June 25 council workshop, staffwilllead a
discussion regarding the city’s current rental housing policies, potential amendments to those
policies and outline the probable fiscaland staffingimpacts said amendments would have.
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Staff has approached this effort with the guiding principle that any amendments to existing policies
need to be cost neutral. Meaning any new programs will need to fund itself without any increases to
the city’s general tax levy. In addition, this discussion focuses on a collaborative effort among
multiple city departments in order to ensure a more unified approach to future enforcement
situations.
While this item is being brought to the city council for discussion purposes, staff will be looking for
guidance from the city council on desired amendments to the city’s rental housing policies. If
directed, city staff would begin to formalize a work plan on implementing the desired amendments.
Attachments
1.Rental Housing Discussion Presentation
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operation will need to design functionality for housing program
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