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August 23, 20 positive changes to the property, both esthetically as well as more stringent tenant screening. Councilmember Burg questioned the rental rates. Mr. Kasbohm noted the market will determine the rates somewhat, but intends to charge $750 for a 1 bedroom, and $850 for a two 'bedroom. Mr. Kasbohm noted that calls for service may increase, as he will be proactive in calling the police to address problematic behaviors. Mayor Jacobsen stated the Council and the Public Safety Department will support Mr. Kasboum's efforts, and are looking forward to the improvements. Councilmember Phillips asked if pitched roofs were considered. Mr. Kasboum responded costs make that impractical. Council expressed concern with the possible increase for calls for service. Officer Hamdorf stated that currently the calls for service have slowed down. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the mitigation plan and provisional multiple dwelling license for the property Silver Lake Flats located at 2090-2160 West County Road E. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 2. Approval of Emerald Court Multiple Dwelling Provisional License and Mitigation Plan. ReportNo. 11-237. Officer Trevor Hamdorf reported that as required by City Code Chapter 13, the New Brighton 'Department of Public Safety reviewed police and fire calls to all licensed, multiple dwelling housing units in the City of New Brighton for the period of January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, including the property described as Emerald Court located at 1360 7th Street NW. The analysis revealed a level of .94 provisional calls for service per unit for the six month period of review. This level is in excess of .5 calls per unit as allowed under this ordinance. City Staff has met with the property management company and has established a positive dialogue to engage in partnerships to reduce the police and fire calls for service. Emerald Court submitted a mitigation plan and based upon review of the document, staff recommends approval of the mitigation plan. Monthly reports will be required from Emerald Court regarding progress on their mitigation plan. Staff will continue to monitor activity at the Emerald Court during the provisional licensing period and verify compliance with the mitigation plan. Officer Hamdorf noted the tenant screening criteria will be submitted to the City. Dean Varner, president of TAB Properties reported that a few additional changes have been made; including replacing the previous manager, with one more able to address the issues that arise at the property. Additionally a national company has been hired to conduct tenant screening, both criminal and financial. Mr. Varner has been having conversations with the Property Management Company from Garden View Apartments, as well as two others to work on cooperative efforts to improve the area. Councilmember Phillips expressed concern with the mitigation plan submitted; noting calls for service have not decreased, also noting none of the neighboring buildings are on a provisional license status. Councilmember Phillips suggested the property management 'company should have gotten involved earlier. Mr. Varner, agreed, stating he is fairly new in this role, and intends to work to improve the situation. Councilmember Bauman expressed her dissatisfaction with the lack of improvement. Mayor Jacobsen stated he would expect to see significant results going forward. Page 4 of 7 2. Approval of Emerald Court Multiple Dwelling Provisional License and Mitigation Plan. Report No. 11-237.