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August 23, 2022 Page 5 of 7 time. He stated now may be the time to reevaluate this situation. Public Safety Director Paetznick explained if these officers were not at the schools proactively, his officers would be at the schools reactively, which would place a burden on his patrol staff. He commented on how the roving SRO was already responsible for being at four different schools. He indicated he would like more officers on the streets, but he believed the SRO’s were a good allocation of the department’s resources. He further discussed the short and long-term benefits of working with the schools. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve the Agreement between the City of New Brighton and the Mounds View School District for School Resource Officer (SRO) services at Irondale High School, Highview Middle School, Bel Air Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School, Pike Lake Education Center, and Early Childhood Education Center for school year 2022-2023. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay (Councilmember Abdulle)-Motion Carried Councilmember Dunsworth stated while she voted to support this agreement because this matter was brought to the City Council by the Mounds View Public School District. She explained she supported the school district and Public Safety Department exploring other options. 2. Consider Ordinance 892: An Ordinance to Update Rental Licensing Requirements for Residential Housing Units Throughout the City. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated in February of this year, Council held a series of Work Session meetings focused on various housing related issues including Accessory Dwelling Units, rental licensing of residential units, and licensing inspection procedures. As a result of those meetings and discussions, staff was directed to prepare an ordinance to require licensing and inspection of all rental dwelling units in the City. It was noted this Ordinance would be reviewed by the Equity Commission in September prior to the Ordinance being considered a final time by the City Council. Staff commented further on the proposed Ordinance, noted the changes that were recommended by legal counsel and requested feedback from the Council. Councilmember Abdulle stated he did not want tenants to be removed or their rights violated through this Ordinance. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola commented further on how disorderly conduct matters would be addressed by the City. Councilmember Dunsworth recalled that disorderly matters would be addressed by the Public Safety Department to see if there was relationship issue, or a tenant issue. Councilmember Abdulle wanted to be assured the City was providing healthy, livable conditions for people without the City getting into policing how people live their day to day lives. Councilmember Axberg reported some tenants are disorderly and their neighbors want regulations in place. Councilmember Abdulle anticipated tenants would feel threatened if an officer showed up at their home. Further discussion ensued regarding State Statute 609.72 and how it addresses disorderly conduct. Councilmember Dunsworth stated she supported the disorderly conduct language remaining in the Ordinance versus having it removed. Councilmember Axberg agreed this language should remain in place. She reported as a landlord, she would have language in place to address disorderly tenants. Councilmember Allen requested the Ordinance address excessive mold concerns. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated he would have to rely on his building officials for this item. Councilmember Axberg thanked staff for all of their work on this Ordinance. She noted she was a landlord in 2. Consider Ordinance 892: An Ordinance to Update Rental Licensing Requirements for Residential Housing Units Throughout the City.