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March 23,2021 Page 5 of 10 laws. First offense requires owner to take actions necessary to prevent further violations. Second offense within 365 days of an initial violation results in immediate permit suspension and review by Council. Council can reinstate, amend conditions, or revoke after a public hearing. Properties with revoked permits cannot obtain a new permit for 365 days. Persons who have a permit revoked cannot be issued a new short-term rental permit for 365 day. Staff commented further on the proposed Ordinance and explained staff would be taking comment from the public and Council this evening. It was noted the Ordinance would be formally approved on April 13, 2021. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola for his efforts on this Ordinance. Gregg Tranowski, 1321 Mississippi Street,asked why a 10 person occupancy limit was removed from the Ordinance.He stated he was concerned that not having a maximum occupancy would overwhelm the adjacent neighbors.He noted he and his neighbors supported the City moving forward with a short term rental ordinance. Martin Barklow,2169 Lake Brook Drive,commented he lived three or four houses down from the problem property.He indicated the problem property owner was not in attendance at this meeting. He discussed the difference between a permit and a license.He suggested the City consider having a license with a higher fee in order to allow the City to address safety and fire concems.He reported the rental property in his neighborhood was out of control and explained the lude parties were negatively impacting the residents.He encouraged the Council to consider more strict language,recommending all parking be required to be placed on rental property overnight. Sarah Gabler,2190 Lake Brook Drive,stated she lived two houses down from the problem rental property. She thanked the Council for bringing this Ordinance forward and for addressing this concern. She explained this rental property has been a nuisance for the neighborhood and the gun that was discharged was right in front of her house at 3:30 a.m. She questioned if a list of violations would be kept for problem properties in order to get them to the two infractions. Joel,2186 Lake Brooke Drive,stated he was the immediate neighbor to the rental home on Lake Brook Drive.He appreciated what the Council was doing.He recommended the Council be allowed to revise the Ordinance in the future if additional concerns were to arise regarding parking or noise. Leslie, 2186 Lake Brook Drive,commented she supported the proposed Ordinance.She noted the city of Roseville had a 10 day stay rule and suggested New Brighton consider this requirement.She discussed the large amount of traffic and noise that was created by the short term rental in her neighborhood. Rachel Long,2178 Lake Brook Drive,stated she was a neighbor to the problem rental property.She requested the City consider regulations regarding parking,large gatherings,weddings and parties within short term rentals. She explained the rental home had a large party when a curfew was in place in the City.She noted the police were called and was concerned that the large gathering was allowed to remain in place even though none of the people owned the property. Tom Long,2178 Lake Brook Drive,questioned how the City would verify if someone was on premises when rooms were rented. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained he received an email from Tim asking if an Ordinance could be made for one house in the City or was this Ordinance addressing short term rentals in the entire City. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to close the Public Hearing. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried