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T. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
RK MAY 29, 2007
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki and C. Paul Carver.
Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Police
Chief(Chief Luse), Police Lieutenant (Lt. Dreier), Community Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Web
Coordinator (Mr. Huber), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin) and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Schmidt).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning
Mr. Harmemng and Council discussed study session agenda planning.
2. Proposed Crime Free Rental Housing Program
Mr. Hoffman presented the staff report.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked if the length of time for three occurrences could be shorter
than 12 months. Chief Luse stated the discussion at the meetings came down to three strikes and
you're out, stating many landlords may not let it go to a three strikes and you're out type of
behavior.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked if it could be made more regionally based. Mr. Hoffman
stated Hopkins is considering a program.
Chief Luse stated they would take action on the first occurrence, with the third occurrence
resulting in implementation of the tenancy termination condition.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he appreciated the background data that supported the need
for this program.
Councilmember Paprocki asked if criminal activity could mean a citation, not necessarily a
conviction. Chief Luse stated correct, it may just be documented, a citation, disorderly event,
and any and all in combination will be in play. Mr. Hoffman stated the state law doesn't require
a conviction.
Councilmember Paprocki asked why rented row units and townhouse associations were
excluded. Mr. Hoffman stated the decision was made three years ago not to include those.
Councilmember Paprocki stated it might be construed as discriminatory. Mayor Jacobs
suggested revisiting if it became necessary.