Mayor Pizzillo called the Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.

Governmental Relations Manager Ginna Carico provided an overview of short-term rentals and the legislative history related to regulating or restricting them.  Ms. Carico noted that Senate Bill 1168 made it through the process with overwhelming support which will allow cities more options to help regulate short-term rentals in communities.

Assistant City Attorney Jay Karlovich stated that the new state law created a regulatory framework that allows cities to impose eight new processes to regulate short term rentals.  Mr. Karlovich reviewed staff’s recommendations that include whether the short-term ordinance will require a permit or license, an emergency contact requirement, neighborhood notifications, verified violations and penalties, license suspension, background checks, liability insurance and the displaying of license number on all advertisements.  He also reviewed a proposed timeline for implementation of the new short-term rental ordinance that indicated an effective and enforceable date of January 1, 2023.

A discussion ensued regarding the processes for regulation of short-term rentals. 

Council suggested providing education to those who have short-term rentals.

Council expressed their support of the new ordinance and thanked staff, Mr. Karlovich and Ms. Carico for their work.

City Manager Julie Karins suggested providing notification to short-term rental owners about Council’s consideration of the new ordinance and Council was in favor of this notification.