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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL LICENSE BUREAUS DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Brenda Davitt CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ Recommendation: Consideration to adopt the Resolution Supporting the Maintenance of Local License Bureaus. Legislative History: The Minnesota Deputy Registrar Association (MDRA) is a statewide membership organization that promotes and supports local deputy registrar offices. On past occasions the MDRA has asked local deputy registrar offices to request consideration to adopt resolutions of support from their City Council members. These resolutions are presented collectively to our state lawmakers as a call to action. As a member of the MDRA, we would like to call upon the State Legislature and our Governor to enact legislation in 2018 to provide deputy registrars with proper compensation. Financial Impact: If the State Legislature and our Governor enact legislation in 2018, the existing state fee structure could be reallocated or other appropriate filing fee adjustments could be made to ensure the City of New Brighton License Bureau and other deputy registrar offices are properly compensated for the services they are providing. Explanation: Since the State’s conversion to the new Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) in July 2017, a substantial amount of clerical and auditing responsibilities have been shifted onto the deputy registrar offices. These, along with the many documented shortcomings of MNLARS, have severely strained deputy registrar offices. The current filing fee revenue structure no longer covers the operational costs to maintain deputy registrar offices. Cost and Funding: N/A _____________________________ Brenda Davitt Finance Director Attachments: Resolution Agenda Section: Report Date January 9, 2018 Council Meeting Date January 23, 2018 Consent