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5 Chair Nichols-Matkaiti suggested the language require property owners to either live or work within 30 minutes of the property, but not both. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained this was not set in stone, but he believed 30 minutes was a good starting point. Commissioner Frischman stated she was pleased to see the City putting some sort of regulation in place for short term rentals. Commissioner McQuillan agreed the City was moving in the right direction. Commissioner Nelsen inquired how residents would know this Ordinance was in place and a permit had to be acquired prior to renting out their home. He wo ndered how staff would monitor the use of AirBNB’s or Vrbo’s in the City. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola commented this has not been fully thought through by staff, but periodically staff can visit the sites to see what pops up and staff can reach out to new rental properties. Councilmember Abdulle discussed how the Council would address problem properties that are short term rentals. He reiterated that the Council does not anticipate there would be a lot of concerns but wants to have regulations in place, should a concern arise. He thanked the Planning Commission for their questions and comments regarding this Ordinance. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola thanked the Commission for their feedback and stated he would pass this information along to the City Council next week. (C) Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2021-2022. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola requested the Commission make a recommendation for Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2021 and first part of 2022. Motion by Commissioner Biedenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to recommend the City Council appoint Erin Nichols-Matkaiti Chair of the Planning Commission for 2021-2022. A roll call vote was taken. Approved 7-0. Motion by Commissioner McQuillan, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to recommend the City Council appoint Jeanne Frischman Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2021-2022. A roll call vote was taken. Approved 7-0.