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March 9, 2021 Councilmember Abdulle thanked Community Engagement Officer Krebsbach for his report. He stated he did not want a hostile situation to be created at the apartment complex for tenants and he appreciated the fact Fountain Terrace was looking into hiring a security company. He thanked the public safety department and its officers for looking for solutions to problems that were occurring at this property. Councilmember Allen asked if management was not responsive, what would be the remedies for the City. Public Safety Director Paetzmck explained this was well spelled out in the City's rental license ordinance. He reported non-compliance could lead to license revocation, suspension or non -renewal. He indicated the work that has been done by Officer Krebsbach with the mitigation plan will give the City leverage to hold them accountable, to ensure management follows through with the things they say they are going to do in order to keep this a livable environment for everyone on the property. Councilmember Allen stated under the current state of affairs there was a moratorium on convictions. He indicated he was curious about Fountain Terrace and if they were evicting tenants. He was hopeful the department would be able to work with management in order to find solutions for individuals versus evicting individuals. He requested this information be provided to the Council in the future. Community Engagement Officer Krebsbach commented it was his understanding Fountain Terrace had a tenant they wished to cut the lease with, which ended up being a mutual decision. He reported this tenant was provided with resources on where they could find additional housing. Councilmember Abdulle stated he was concerned about some of the remedies. He questioned if the concerns were coming from family members and relatives or persons that had no reason to be on the property. Community Engagement Officer Krebsbach commented tenants had been reminded that anyone that was going to live with them had to have a background investigation completed and these individuals had to be added to the lease. He stated one individual was found to have had an extensive criminal history. Councilmember Abdulle asked what led to the increase in calls at this property. Community Engagement Officer Krebsbach reported the goal of management was to address the people who were staying on the property that have not been properly backgrounded. He stated management was fording that these unauthorized people were generating many of the police calls. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas noted there was also a change in ownership for this property in 2015. Councilmember Axberg stated she appreciated the proposed mitigation plan because she wanted this property to be a safe place for all tenants. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas reported all residents were to continue to call the police if they were in need of help. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve the mitigation plan and provisional multiple family dwelling licensure for the property Fountain Terrace Apartments located at 691- 7991A Avenue NW. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported the Public Safety Department has been holding crime prevention meetings with National Night Out block captains and 60 people have attended these meetings. It was the hope that the information presented at these meetings would be spread by these individuals into local neighborhoods. He noted the Eagle's Nest was slated to reopen on March 22, 2021 and use would have to be prescheduled. He encouraged the public to complete the Gnome Hunt at Long Lake Park. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Public Safety Commission met on March 8, 2021 and discussed crime stats and monthly reporting efforts. He noted the Ramsey County Library Page 7 of 8 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates