2.3.
| CC Work Session |
| Meeting Date: | 10/08/2024 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd2} |
Information
Title:
Discuss Potential Amendments to Rental Housing Code
Purpose/Background:
As the City Council and staff continue to work on the rental housing inspection program, staff recommends a discussion regarding potential text changes to the code. The goal is to amend the program to better suit the City of Ramsey.
Attached is the adopted code and proposed amendments from staff. The staff is proposing to eliminate the phasing and crime-free housing program. At this point, the Police Department does not have the resources to implement a crime-free housing program. As part of The Minnesota Crime Prevention Program, it is a requirement that the crime-free program is implemented by the Police Department. Although staff is recommending the program to be eliminated, staff is proposing to provide an educational course similar to the crime-free course, in which the Code Enforcement Officer and the Rental Housing Inspector will administer a class twice a year. Topics will be similar to that of the crime-free program; such as inspection processes, fire safety, international maintenance code, crime prevention through environmental design, provide Attorney General information, etc. The staff thinks the property manager would still benefit with the additional education as part of the licensing process.
Staff recommends City Council review the proposed amendments and continue discussion to better the program to meet the needs of Ramsey.
Attached is the adopted code and proposed amendments from staff. The staff is proposing to eliminate the phasing and crime-free housing program. At this point, the Police Department does not have the resources to implement a crime-free housing program. As part of The Minnesota Crime Prevention Program, it is a requirement that the crime-free program is implemented by the Police Department. Although staff is recommending the program to be eliminated, staff is proposing to provide an educational course similar to the crime-free course, in which the Code Enforcement Officer and the Rental Housing Inspector will administer a class twice a year. Topics will be similar to that of the crime-free program; such as inspection processes, fire safety, international maintenance code, crime prevention through environmental design, provide Attorney General information, etc. The staff thinks the property manager would still benefit with the additional education as part of the licensing process.
Staff recommends City Council review the proposed amendments and continue discussion to better the program to meet the needs of Ramsey.
Notification:
Not applicable
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Time Frame
November 12, 2024: Review the amendments at the City Council Work Session and have the introduction/First Reading at the City Council regular meeting
November 26, 2024: Adoption at the City Council regular meeting
November 29 - December 29, 2024: 30 day publication
January 1, 2025: Effective date of ordinance
Alternatives
Council could choose to move forward with amendments, leave the ordinance as-is, or propose something different.
November 12, 2024: Review the amendments at the City Council Work Session and have the introduction/First Reading at the City Council regular meeting
November 26, 2024: Adoption at the City Council regular meeting
November 29 - December 29, 2024: 30 day publication
January 1, 2025: Effective date of ordinance
Alternatives
Council could choose to move forward with amendments, leave the ordinance as-is, or propose something different.
Recommendation:
Staff seeks directions to move forward with amendments to the rental inspections code
Outcome/Action:
Provide staff with directions and comments to move forward with a potential amendment to the rental inspection code.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 10/03/2024 02:32 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Stephanie Hanson
- Started On:
- 09/30/2024 02:40 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/03/2024