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06-13-17 Council/Manager PacketA G E N D A Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room June 13, 2017 6:30 pm Pages 1. 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements (20 minutes)2 2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update - Water Resources (15 minutes)3-6 3. Short Term Rentals (30 minutes)7-21 4. Fire/Rescue Services - Phase 1 Staffing Study (1 hour)22-67 5. Future Draft Agendas: City Council June 20, City Council July 5 and Council Manager July 11, 2017 68-71 Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council. Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 13, 2017 Agenda Item 1. Review Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Prepared By Sue Virnig, Finance Director Summary Bill Lauer from Malloy Montague Karnowski Radosevich & Co. will be in attendance to discuss the 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Management Report and Special Purpose Audit Reports. His main focus will be reviewing the Management Report document. The three documents: 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Management Report and Special Purpose Audit Report will be sent electronically. Paper copies will be available for council if needed. Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 13, 2017 Agenda Item 2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update - Water Resources Prepared By Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Summary Staff will update the City Council on the discussion and feedback received at the Comp Plan Conversation held on June 12, including reaction to the draft Goals and Objectives and initial thoughts on the three elements that will covered in the chapter: Waste Water, Water Supply, and Surface Water. All Comp Plan elements will be addressed at meetings held throughout the spring and summer: March – Land Use April – Land Use (continued) April – Housing May – Sustainability and Resilience June – Water Resources July – Transportation August – Parks and Nature Areas September – Economic Competitiveness Attachments •Summary of Community Feedback (1 page) •Proposed Water Resources Goals and Objectives (2 pages) SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Water Resources – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Conversations – June 12, 2017 Summary The City engaged the community on the topic of Water Resources in a number of different ways in 2016 and 2017: •Community survey (via telephone) was conducted with several environmental questions •Comprehensive Plan kickoff open house was held September 19, 2016 •City solicited online comments on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update •Focus groups on Resilience and Sustainability were conducted in 2017 and included water issues The general themes that are emerging are: •Protect natural resources, open space, and parks with sustainable land use patterns and policies •Educate the public about ways to reduce stormwater runoff and the pollutants within it •Encourage residents to reduce the use of chemicals on lawns to improve quality of stormwater •Protect drinking water from pollutants and ensure access to an adequate supply of drinking water •Plant native plants and rain gardens to improve stormwater infiltration (and encourage residents) •Plant rain gardens and native plants along roadways and other highly visible areas of the city •Increase water reuse and conservation •Preserve and improve the function of wetlands •Increase convenience of access points to creeks and lakes for kayaking and other recreational activities •Reduce the risk of flooding and mitigate flooding impacts on residents and businesses •Invest in aging sanitary sewer, water supply, and stormwater infrastructure Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Open House As community members arrived at the open house, they were given a set of stickers to use at each “station” or chapter of the Comp Plan. Stickers were used by attendees to represent the goals that they feel are most important to them and should be included in the long-term vision for Golden Valley. Top 5 Water Resources Goals Identified at Open House Sticker Count Protect and enhance natural areas and wetlands to improve their functions 34 Improve quality and reduce quantity of stormwater runoff 32 Improve water quality of local water bodies 27 Involve and educate the public on water resource related issues 22 Reduce impact of flood damage on residents and businesses 8 Proposed Goals & Objectives Water Resources – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Conversations –June 12, 2017 Goal 1: Sustain and Improve Water Quality Objectives •Achieve pollutant load reductions (e.g., as specified in TMDLs) as required by the state or watershed management organizations •Achieve BCMWC and MPCA water quality standards in City lakes and streams to preserve beneficial uses •Minimize hydrologic alterations to Bassett Creek •Minimize the rate and volume of storm water runoff entering Bassett Creek •Minimize pollutant loading from storm water runoff through non-point source reduction and treatment •Comply with all applicable storm water regulations established by the Federal Government, the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the BCWMC, the MCWD, and the Metropolitan Council •Minimize erosion and sedimentation to protect the city’s water resources •Implement soil protection and sedimentation controls whenever necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare. •Sustain a healthy water supply Goal 2: Protect and Enhance Aquatic Resources Objectives •Preserve and enhance the quality and quantity of wetlands •Develop wetland performance standards •Protect and restore natural areas •Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat •Preserve and enhance the quality of aquatic resources to enhance aesthetics and associated recreational opportunities •Maintain the integrity and ecological function of shoreland areas •Protect the quantity and quality of groundwater resources Goal 3: Reduce the Risk and Impact of Floods Objectives •Minimize the risk of flooding along Bassett Creek and its tributaries •Protect human life, property, and natural and constructed surface water systems that may be damaged by flood events Goal 4: Maintain and Rehabilitate Infrastructure Objectives •Rehabilitate water supply system components to improve system effectiveness •Implement programs to periodically evaluate the condition of water infrastructure and system performance •Maintain the City’s stormwater system to consistently provide the intended level of service and protection •Develop or expand programs to help ensure periodic maintenance of the sewer system •Establish procedures and ordinances to protect the City’s sewer infrastructure Comprehensive Plan Conversations – Water Resources June 12, 2017 2 •Determine the City’s equipment and staffing needs Goal 5: Ensure Capacity of Systems Meet Future Needs Objectives •Sustain a healthy and viable water supply •Implement strategies to manage the impact of future precipitation and climate patterns on City stormwater infrastructure and planning •Utilize future growth forecasts in population, households, and employment to ensure adequate system capacity •Ensure that land use decisions reflect the opportunities and limitations of existing or planned infrastructure Goal 6: Balance Water Usage and Conservation Objectives •Limit per capita residential demand for water •Limit peak daily demand for water •Limit total peak daily purchases of water from Minneapolis •Limit unaccounted-for water in the system Goal 7: Involve and Educate the Public in Water Resource Management Objectives •Involve Golden Valley residents in water resource related issues •Build community capacity to implement stormwater best management practices at a local level •Educate Golden Valley residents in water resource related issues Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 13, 2017 Agenda Item 3. Short-term Rentals Prepared By Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Summary With the anticipation of the Super Bowl in Minneapolis in February of 2018, the City Council has asked that staff investigate the issue of short-term rental housing (e.g., Airbnb) to help determine if any action or change in City policy should be considered. Short-term rentals are a topic being dealt with by numerous communities in a variety of ways. The League of Minnesota Cities has decided not to take a position on this subject, as they view it mostly being a political issue. However, they have offered a range of responses from cities and counties across Minnesota. Broadly, short-term rentals are arrangements for the use of a room, apartment, or house for one night or more. Services like Airbnb, among others, utilize the internet to let interested providers advertise their spaces and interested users browse to find a space that fits their needs. While this provides a convenient arrangement for those involved, the lack of local oversight has prompted many municipalities to explore regulating these services. Concerns regarding short-term rentals include: A lack of oversight of public safety issues - Unregulated short-term rentals are not subject to additional fire or building inspections, leaving the door open to possibly unsafe situations. Potential impacts to surrounding properties - Noise, parking, trash, and other quality of life issues for neighbors are left unaddressed without regulation. Protection of traditional service providers - Hotels and other lodging services pay a local tax and are subject to Minnesota sales tax. Without regulation, property owners of short-term rentals may not be aware of these requirements. In response, some cities have chosen to ban short-term rentals in their entirety. However, this creates a significant challenge in enforcement since these rentals are hard to locate and track, inventory is constantly entering and leaving the market, and a significant amount of money and staff time is necessary to pursue what may ultimately be a mostly unsuccessful endeavor. Conversely, many cities are increasingly choosing to try and regulate them. Resources that address short-term rentals stress the importance of simple and convenient registration and/or licensing of the facilities in order to discourage the temptation to avoid detection. In Golden Valley, the Zoning Code provides for the “rental of single sleeping rooms to not more than two people for lodging purposes only” when the property owner resides on the premises in the Single Family Zoning District (R-1). There is no system in place currently to register or license these type of rentals, nor to ensure that the proper taxes are being collected. A quick visit to the Airbnb website shows that at any one time there are a handful of properties listed in Golden Valley (there are also numerous other websites that facilitate these transactions, with Airbnb being the most well-known). Other cities in the metro area, including both Minneapolis and St. Paul, are investigating how to handle short-term rentals-especially in light of the upcoming Super Bowl-and will be considering new regulations (see attached articles). Attachments •League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin article dated April 18, 2016 (3 pages) •St. Paul Neighborhood Planning Committee memo dated April 14, 2017 (9 pages) •Star Tribune article dated April 28, 2017 (2 pages) Cities are increasingly looking for ways to regulate short-term rentals available through organizations like Airbnb. (Published ) Organizations like Airbnb (Link to: https://www.airbnb.com/?af=43720035&c=A_TC%3Dta2zq9t9w9%26G_MT%3De% 26G_CR%3D100808697856%26G_N%3Ds%26G_K%3Dairbnb.%26G_P%3D%26G_D%3Dc&gclid=CKCz- YXbmMwCFQmSaQod4X8Dlw&dclid=CMuBhobbmMwCFYx4AQodmU0E9w) and VRBO.com (Link to: https://www.vrbo.com/) have made things interesting for cities and residents. These are services individuals may use to arrange short-term rental of someone’s house, apartment, room, or bed for a night or more. Sometimes they cause issues for cities. Increasingly, cities are seeking information on whether and how to regulate these “short-term rental” situations. League research attorneys are available to answer your questions. What can cities regulate? Under state law, the Department of Health has jurisdiction to license and inspect hotels, motels, and lodging establishments unless a city or county has been delegated that responsibility. Hotels and motels are defined as buildings, structures, enclosures, or any part thereof used as, maintained as, advertised as, or held out to be places where sleeping accommodations are furnished to the public for a stay of less than a week. This alone captures a lot of short-term situations advertised online. Lodging establishments are defined as buildings, structures, enclosures, or any part thereof used as, maintained as, advertised as, or held out as places where sleeping accommodations are furnished to the public as regular roomers for stays of a week or more and having five or more beds to let to the public. (Lodging establishments also include accommodations for those awaiting medical treatment, their family, and caregivers.) In short, a lot of typical AirBNB or VRBO.com situations are subject to state regulation, but that does not preclude additional regulation by the city. The state and its delegates have invested a lot of effort into locating and requiring licensing compliance by applicable properties throughout the state offering accommodations through AirBNB, VRBO.com, or other means. However, the level of state/delegate licensing compliance of short-term rentals might inevitably remain low due to: City Regulation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals by Owners Page 18 of 20Cities Bulletin Print Page 4/18/2016http://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp • The amount of state/delegate manpower required. • The fact that new short-term rentals constantly enter the market. • Those offering accommodations not in compliance may be notified and then take steps to avoid further detection from licensing authorities. For these reasons, the state fully supports cities adopting some regulation of situations potentially subject to state licensing to the extent it better enables state law licensing compliance. The short-term rental of any space having fewer than five beds and for periods of a week or more is unregulated by state law. These are situations only a city may regulate—at least until a legislative change gives regulatory authority to the state and its delegates or makes it exempt from any regulation, including city ordinance. There are plenty of situations the city can regulate. How can cities regulate these situations? The two basic approaches cities currently use to regulate short-term rentals are licensing/permitting or prohibition. How cities regulate short-term rentals varies in what constitutes “rental,” what accommodations are subject to regulation, the location of the property, and other respects. For information on cities and counties that have taken steps to regulate these situations, contact the League Research and Information Department at (651) 281-1200, (800) 925-1122, or research@lmc.org (Link to: mailto:research@lmc.org) . Should cities regulate short-term rentals? This is a decision for each city to make. If a city chooses to ban short-term rentals, it will have to figure out how to enforce a ban on what can be difficult to detect and yet is an increasingly popular phenomenon. If a city licenses or otherwise permits these situations, it will have to find a way to do so that doesn’t discourage participation in the regulation. There are certainly reasons to, at the very least, have a record of the short-term rentals being made available within the city and to have a person to contact in the event there are complaints by neighbors. Again, the state or its delegated licensing authority is eager to work with cities to maintain state licensing compliance. If you have questions about short-term rentals, contact the League Research and Information Department at (651) 281-1200, (800) 925-1122, or research@lmc.org (Link to: mailto:research@lmc.org) . Read the current issue of the Cities Bulletin (Link to: http://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin- newsletter.jsp) Page 19 of 20Cities Bulletin Print Page 4/18/2016http://www.lmc.org/page/1/cities-bulletin-print-page.jsp DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Jonathan Sage -Martinson, Director CITY OF SAINT PAUL 25 West Fourth Street Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor Saint Paul, MN55102 Date: April 14, 2017 To: Planning Commission From: Neighborhood Planning Committee Re: Short Term Rental Zoning Study and Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Background What are short term rentals? Telephone: 651-266-6700 Facsimile: 651-266-6549 One facet of the sharing economy is the online, short term rental of houses, apartments, and condominiums. Continued growth of the sharing economy enabled by technology has led to an increase in websites (host platforms like Airbnb and Expedia) which efficiently enable individuals (hosts) to offer space and for renters to find space. In addition, listings for big events like the Ryder Cup which was recently held in the Twin Cities can be posted on sites like Craig's list months or a year in advance and picked up by a real estate agent that will broker the deal between the owner and renter. The definition of a short term rental varies by municipality since each chooses to regulate differently. Generally speaking, a short term rental is a dwelling unit, bedroom, or couch rented for a period of less than 30 consecutive days, with or without the owner present. Some jurisdictions use other terms, including vacation rental, timeshare, and tourist rooming house. Short term rentals in Saint Paul Short term rentals are occurring in Saint Paul. While there is no official count, there are more than 250 online listings in the City, see attached map. During the recent Ryder Cup event, Airbnb alone reported more than 3,400 guests in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Ramsey County was home to more than 500 of these. Under current regulations, short term rentals are not permitted in the City's Zoning Code and there is no licensing requirement. Consequently, existing short term rentals are illegal. Saint Paul is a place of economic vitality and wants to respond to changes in the economy so that innovations are not stifled. The City does not want to pretend that short term rentals are not occurring in the City; it wants to make what is already happening legal and in the process address concerns about health and safety as well as a level playing field. City Council Adopts Resolution to Study Short Term Rentals Recognizing the potential impact of short term rentals on neighborhoods, the Saint Paul City Council adopted a resolution asking the Departments of Safety and Inspections (DSI) and Planning and Economic Development (PED) to study Airbnb and similar companies and how their operations align with current city ordinances, and to evaluate whether current codes ensure that visitors, landlords, Airbnb neighbors, and private property are safe and protected. The resolution also states that departments shall ensure that the appropriate taxes are being collected from these sorts of properties and uses. Short Term Rental Study and City Council Directive In July 2016 a Short Term Rental Study prepared by DSI and PED was presented to the Saint Paul City Council. The study looked at existing conditions in Saint Paul, current regulations, current tax collection, potential impacts of short term rentals, and short term rental regulations locally and nationwide. The study also made recommendations and suggested next steps, which the City Council approved. The City Council's recommendations include: 1) develop a zoning code amendment to permit short term rentals and develop standards related to owner occupied and non -owner occupied units; 2) develop an ordinance amendment to fully regulate non -owner occupied units for life safety concerns through the Fire Certificate of Occupancy program; 3) develop a mechanism to ensure tax collection is occurring, possibly via host platforms; 4) develop an ordinance amendment to license host platforms, with specific requirements relating to reporting and compliance; 5) utilize complaints about short term rentals to inform recommendations for future regulations; and 6) educate City staff (police, fire, and inspectors) about the presence of short term rentals in neighborhoods and the potential for complaints. Potential Impacts of Short Term Rentals The City of New Orleans issued an exhaustive study on short term rentals in January 2016. This study provides excellent background on the benefits associated with and negative impacts of, short term rentals. These are important for Saint Paul to be aware of as it considers whether and how to regulate short term rentals. The City of New Orleans Short Term Rental Study addresses the issues raised in the Saint Paul City Council's resolution requesting this study. The New Orleans study discusses at length the benefits and negative effects associated with short term rentals, as summarized below. The benefits associated with short term rentals: - Short term rentals are part of the rapidly growing sharing economy - They provide additional income for hosts and individuals that support short term rentals - Short term rentals support the tourism economy and provide a significant financial benefit to the region - There is potential for the City to earn additional income through taxes and fees - Short term rentals help reduce blight, activate neighborhoods, and support local businesses - The negative impacts on neighborhood quality of life and affordable housing are over stated as most operators are good managers The negative impacts associated with short term rentals: - Short term rentals are a commercial encroachment in residential neighborhoods - Short term rentals reduce neighborhood quality of life due to late night activity, noise, crime, litter, property damage, fire danger, loitering, and reduced on -street parking - Short term rentals result in a reduction in long-term residents which changes the character of neighborhoods, especially in neighborhoods with the highest concentration of short term rentals - Short term rentals reduce the number of affordable housing units in a city - Short term rentals have an unfair competitive advantage from hotels, bed and breakfasts, and legal short term rentals because they are not licensed, do not pay taxes, are not held to the same safety requirements, and have lower capital and operating costs P) Short Term Rental Regulations in Minnesota Cities and Beyond The City of Prior Lake adopted an ordinance in mid -2015, precipitated by complaints from neighbors. The City engaged known short term rental hosts during discussions. They helped shape the regulations and permit process. Those hosts have since received permits from the City. The City is aware of other hosts that have not applied for permits. The City is following up with them. The adopted regulations link the number of parking spaces available to the number of bedrooms that can be rented. The number of guests is governed by the size of the structure and the lot. The ordinance requires there to be an owner or local agent who lives and works within 30 miles of the rental unit and the City's laws related to short term rentals must be disclosed to the guests and posted in the unit. The agent must be available 24 hours a day during the rental period to respond immediately to complaints and the agent's phone number must be provided to the City. The agent must maintain and make available upon request to City staff or law enforcement a list of all current occupants. Disorderly conduct is prohibited on all premises and the ordinance defines and gives examples of disorderly conduct. The City of Duluth recently adopted an ordinance that provides two options. Those wishing to operate a vacation rental can do so via an interim use permit and those wishing to rent out part of their home can do so with a home share permit. The interim use permit regulates the length of stay, number of occupants, number of rooms, off-street parking. A $650 fee applies. It also requires the permit holder to designate a managing agent who resides within 25 miles of the city to respond 24 hours a day to complaints and the contact information of the managing agent must be provided to all property owners within 100 feet of the property boundary. The permit holder must also post their permit number on all print, poster and web advertisements and also apply for and be granted state and local sales tax numbers. Prior to rental the building must be inspected and a permit issued by the Fire Prevention office. The home share permit regulates the length of stay, number of occupants, and owner occupancy. A $100 fee applies annually. Like the interim use permit, the home share permit holder must also post their permit number on all print, poster, and web advertisements and also apply for and be granted state and local sales tax numbers. Prior to rental the building must be inspected and a permit issued by the Fire Prevention office. The City of Eagan changed its definition of dwelling unit in November 2015 to prohibit short term rentals of less than 30 days where an owner is not present. An owner can rent out a room in an occupied unit for less than 30 days as long as the owner is present and the guest has full access to the home during the stay. This use is not regulated. Registered accessory dwelling units can be rented for 30 days or more. The City of Burnsville prohibits short term or vacation rental in residential zoning districts. It recently adopted an ordinance restricting short term or vacation rental in its business licensing section of the City Code (the City Attorney felt that licensing was a more appropriate part of the code to regulate the use than the Zoning Ordinance). Issues identified by the city council are: 1) vacation rentals bring strangers into a neighborhood; 2) people come and go at all times of the day and night; 3) since customers are not residents, they have no interest in maintaining the neighborhood; 4) noise; 5) trash; and 5) transient nature of the operation. The City of Minneapolis is in the process of developing regulations for short term rentals. 3 The City of New Orleans Short Term Rental Study from January 2016 includes an assessment of regulations adopted by cities around the United States. While New Orleans is a major tourist destination and has far more short term rental units than Saint Paul, the information gathered in its study from other cities around the country has value and relevance to the conversation in Saint Paul about whether and how to regulate short term rentals. Important findings in the report are noted below. The City of New Orleans Short Term Rental Study's assessment of regulations in other cities identified the components of a short term rental ordinance and discusses each at length. The main take away is that each city regulates differently depending upon the issue it is trying to address, but many cities tend to include most of these items in their regulations. The study also notes that the success experienced by the cities surveyed varied and that the best regulations were adapted overtime as issues arose. - Definitions (most are called short term rentals though some use vacation rental, timeshare, or tourist rooming house) - Categories (full dwelling unit rental, single -room rental, or shared -room rental) - Size limitations (number of rooms that can be rented) - Concentration (limits on number of units within a geographic area) - Time limitations (generally less than 30 days, the number of times a unit can be rented per year) - Owner occupancy (whether owner or tenant occupancy is required and for how many days per year the owner must occupy the unit) - Use Standards and Guidelines (no changes to allow a separate entrance, parking, agent contact information, posting of city ordinances, accessible agent to respond quickly to complaints, limiting number of visitors guests may have) - Fees (generally between $100 and $150) - Notice (information posted alerting surrounding properties of the use as a short term rental) - Taxes (collection and payment of taxes either by hosting platform or host) - Fines and enforcement (fees should be high enough to deter violations and ordinance should allow for revocation of permit or license for repeated violations) - Building code and inspections (most require at a minimum fire and carbon monoxide detectors, some require inspections, many require permits, licenses, or registrations) The City of New Orleans Short Term Rental Study found that short term rentals are residential uses with commercial type impacts. Generally, short term rentals where the owner or tenant is present are associated with fewer impacts than those where no owner or tenant is present and consequently, tended to be regulated with few restrictions. Short term rentals where the owner or tenant is not present tended to be regulated more strictly because the impacts of their use tended to be more commercial in nature. The City emphasized the importance of having a structure in place to regulate short term rentals to be able to minimize the negative impacts on surrounding properties and facilitate enforcement on problem operators. Workgroup Considers and Reviews Proposed Short Term Rental Regulations A workgroup was convened to consider proposed amendments to allow short term rentals. Workgroup participants included host platform representatives from Airbnb and Expedia, owner occupied hosts, non -owner occupied hosts, residents, bed and breakfast hosts, hospitality industry and Visit Saint Paul representatives, a Planning Commission member, and Office of Financial Services staff. The workgroup met on December 7, 2016 and February 7, 2017 to review, discuss, and advise on the proposed amendments. G! Listening Session Held on Proposed Short Term Rental Regulations A listening session was held on January 19, 2017. It was an open dialogue with the community to learn about the pros and cons of short-term rentals in Saint Paul neighborhoods and any looming concerns with how the City proposes to regulate the new use. The listening session summary is attached. How Saint Paul Proposes to Regulate Short Term Rentals While the City Council believes there is a need to regulate short term rental uses, these uses currently operate throughout the City with relatively few complaints or calls to police. The City plans to regulate short term rentals through licensing, fire certificate of occupancy inspection, and zoning. Regulations are proposed to address life safety and habitability. Experience from other cities suggests that non - owner occupied short term rentals may be more likely to result in negative impacts on the surrounding area than owner occupied rentals. Therefore, to some extent the City intends to regulate short term rentals where the owner is present differently from ones where the owner is not present. Providing a level playing field for bed and breakfast residences and hotels is another factor when considering how to regulate short term rentals. The impact of short term rentals on the availability of affordable housing is something that is of great concern in some cities but not something Saint Paul believes is a cause for concern at this time. 1. Licensing The City intends to license host platforms that offer booking services such as Airbnb and Expedia as well as individual hosts. Under this model, the platform would be responsible for providing requested data to the City and removing host listings when the platform has been notified the listings are not in compliance with city regulations. Individual short term rental units must: 1) be allowed by zoning; 2) maintain a lodging log; 3) have a current fire certificate of occupancy if a non -owner occupied unit; 4) provide proof of Lodging and Sales tax payment; 5) provide proof of appropriate property insurance; and 6) be licensed by the City. If a unit is not in compliance with all applicable laws, the platform, upon being notified that the unit is not compliant, would have the responsibility to remove the host unit from its platform. If the host platform fails to comply, adverse action against the platform license could be taken. In addition, the non-compliant individual host could also receive a citation. DSI is in the process of developing licensing requirements for City Council consideration. A modest fee for a license renewed annually would apply. 2. Fire Certificate of Occupancy Short term rentals are residential uses with commercial type impacts. Generally, short term rentals where the owner or resident occupant is present are associated with fewer impacts than those where no owner or resident occupant is present and consequently may be regulated with few restrictions. Short term rentals where the owner or tenant is not present may be regulated more strictly because the impacts of their use may be more commercial in nature. It is important to have a structure in place to regulate short term rentals to be able to minimize the negative impacts on surrounding properties and facilitate enforcement on problem operators. Complaints about short term rentals would be handled by DSI in the same manner that property complaints are handled currently. Existing hosts participating in the workgroup sessions emphasized the importance they place on establishing and maintaining a five star rating on host platform websites to generate repeat and future business; they do all they can to be good hosts and good neighbors. For reference, the definition of owner occupied is: L", Fire Certificate of Occupancy Sec. 40.03 Owner occupied. Dwellings which are the principal residence of the owner of record of the building and in which the owner resides. "Owner," for the purposes of this definition, means a natural person and does not include a corporation, partnership, or other entity. Short term rentals are, to some extent, regulated by the fire certificate of occupancy inspection program. The existing fire certificate of occupancy inspection program is sufficient to address life safety and habitability issues of short term rentals. The City currently requires a fire certificate of occupancy for all buildings with three or more units and for all non -owner occupied one and two family dwelling units. Therefore, all short term rental units in non -owner occupied units would fall under the existing fire certificate of occupancy inspection program. Short term rentals in owner occupied or resident occupied units would not require a fire certificate of occupancy. Note that the owner of an owner occupied short term dwelling unit does not need to be present during the rental period, except for duplexes with two short term rental units. Residential fire certificate of occupancy inspections are done every one to six years depending upon the number and severity of violations found in the most previous full fire certificate of occupancy inspection. Commercial inspections are done based upon the occupancy type ranging from once a year to once every three years. No changes to the fire certification of occupancy program are proposed. Staff considered requiring individual hosts, as part of the permit process, to designate an individual to act as an agent for the unit and be available to respond to issues 24 hours a day seven days a week, as some cities require. Rather than requiring an agent, Saint Paul opts to obtain contact information for a responsible party in addition to the host as part of the license process but not require the responsible party to be available 24/7. 3. Zoning The City does not have an ordinance regulating short term rentals and short term rental is not listed as a use permitted in the Zoning Code. Consequently, existing short term rentals are illegal. The proposed zoning amendment makes short term rentals legal and establishes standards and conditions for the use. While there are short term rentals in Saint Paul, they do not generate a lot of complaints or calls for police. Consequently, the proposed amendment seeks to permit the use with a minimum amount of regulation. Staff considered treating frequently rented units differently from those that are rented only occasionally, including putting a limit on the number of days per month or year that a unit could be rented. However, since host platforms do not share this information for privacy reasons, it is difficult for the City to determine how often a unit is rented. Consequently, this type of regulation creates the need for a much larger regulatory framework than what is proposed, something that is much more involved and costly. Hosts participating in the workgroup were not supportive of a regulation on the number or frequency of rentals. Staff also considered a provision to require a conditional use permit for non -owner occupied short term rental dwelling units. However, this provision would require a much larger regulatory framework than envisioned under the proposed amendments. L• Proposed Amendment — Short Term Rental Dwelling Unit Discussion The short term rental dwelling unit amendment creates Zoning Code Sec. 65.645 and provides a definition for the use. An off-street parking requirement is also established for the use. Standards and conditions establish a minimum length of stay, prohibit exterior signage in residential districts, and prohibit commercial or social events. Standards and conditions also limit the number of short term rental dwelling units on a zoning lot to one in one- and two-family residential districts, except that two short term rental dwelling units may be permitted in an owner occupied duplex provided the duplex owner is in residence during the rental period. In other zoning districts one or up to half of dwelling units on a lot, to a maximum of four, may be used for short term rental. More than four short term rental dwelling units may be allowed for buildings with more than ten units when a conditional use permit is obtained by the building owner. The intent is to limit the number of short term rental units in a building to no more than 50 percent to prevent quasi hotels. Finally, the amendment limits the occupancy of a short term rental dwelling unit to the Zoning Code definition of family, unless a conditional use permit is obtained. This is consistent with the current Zoning Code occupancy limit for a dwelling unit citywide and treats short term rental dwelling units similarly to bed and breakfast residences with one guest room. For reference, the definition of family is: Zoning Code Section 60.207 — F Family. One or two persons or parents, with their direct lineal descendants and adopted or legally cared for children (and including the domestic employees thereof) together with not more than two persons not so related, living together in the whole or part of a dwelling comprising a single housekeeping unit. Every additional group of four or fewer persons living in such housekeeping unit shall be considered a separate family for the purpose of this code. The occupancy of a short term rental dwelling unit that exceeds the definition of a family for large one - and two-family dwellings on large lots would require a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission. Criteria for determining total occupancy in these situations would include the dwelling size, lot size, provision of off-street parking, and fire certificate of occupancy inspection. The reason to require a conditional use permit to allow occupancy to exceed the definition of family is that this is a more commercially intensive use and may be more susceptible to reducing neighborhood quality of life due to late night activity, noise, crime, litter, property damage, fire danger, loitering, and reduced on - street parking. Why Use the Definition of Family to Determine Occupancy? The proposed method for determining occupancy of a short term rental dwelling unit is the definition of family. While the definition of family can be confusing, especially for those not accustomed to using and interpreting it regularly, it is the standard method for determining dwelling unit occupancy that the city has used for many years. Determining occupancy of a dwelling unit based on the definition of family applies to many types of housing in the city regardless of the size of the dwelling unit (from one bedroom apartments and condos to starter homes and mansions). It also applies regardless of the length of stay of occupants in a dwelling unit. Thus, it applies equally to long term residents as well as visitors in Saint Paul for a short stay. Through the license process for short term rentals DSI staff will have the opportunity to explain the definition, how to interpret it, and answer questions. When it comes to determining occupancy of short term rental dwelling units it is logical to treat long and short term rental dwelling units consistently and apply the same method to both. The intent in either case is to limit occupancy to no more than four unrelated adults --- this includes the host if 7 present during the stay. More than four adults are allowed if they meet the definition of family. For example the following would meet definition of family: two grandparents, their two adult children and spouses (spouses representing the other two adults not so related), and four grandchildren. Also, recall that the proposed amendment allows occupancy of short term rental units to exceed the definition of family (more than four unrelated individuals) for large one and two-family dwellings on large lots with a conditional use permit. While the appeal of a regulation that simply states the total occupancy of a short term rental dwelling unit is clear, its application can be troublesome. For example, one method would be to determine occupancy based on the number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit, say two people per bedroom. However, this would allow the occupancy of a four bedroom house under short term rental regulations to have eight unrelated individuals. This is two times the number of unrelated individuals allowed in a long term residence. The City does not want to allow short term rental uses to be more intense than long term rental uses. The intent of the amendment is to discourage a party house type atmosphere. Generally speaking short term rental uses are more commercial and transient in nature than long term rental uses and should be regulated with more or the same restrictions as long term residences. It does not seem to make sense to allow twice as many people in a short term unit than would be allowed in a long term unit. Also, under current regulations bed and breakfast residences with two or more guest rooms require a conditional use permit. While the number of guests per guest room is not stated, it is generally assumed to be up to two guests per room. Finally, to determine occupancy for each licensed short term rental dwelling unit based on the fire and building codes would require a much more extensive regulatory framework than envisioned under the current proposal. Recall that the proposed amendment seeks to regulate short term rental uses with a minimum amount of regulation since they have generated few complaints to date. The occupancy of a short term rental that exceeds the definition of a family for large one- and two- family dwellings on large lots would require a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission. Neighborhood notification would be required and a public hearing would be held. The Planning Commission may impose such reasonable conditions and limitations in granting an approval as are determined to be necessary to fulfill the spirit and purpose of the zoning code and to protect adjacent properties. The process takes to seven weeks and there is an $840.00 application fee. Per Sec. 61.501 of the Zoning Code, in granting a conditional use permit the Planning Commission must find that: (a) The extent, location and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the city council. (b) The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. (c) The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. (d) The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. (e) The use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Questions about what constitutes a family have been raised. The following chart describes various scenarios and provides guidance for determining occupancy. The definition of family is repeated as well for easy reference. Family. One (1) or two (2) persons or parents, with their direct lineal descendants and adopted or legally cared for children (and including the domestic employees thereof) together with not more than two (2) persons not so related, living together in the whole or part of a dwelling comprising a single housekeeping unit. Every additional group of four (4) or fewer persons living in such housekeeping unit shall be considered a separate family for the purpose of this code. Determining occupancy of a short term rental dwelling unit (without a conditional use permit): Host Lives Off Site 4 or fewer unrelated individuals -or- 4 adults, 2 of which can include their adult or minor kids Host Lives On Site 1 adult with no kids -and- 3 adults, 2 of which can include their adult or minor kids 1 adult with their adult or minor kids -and- 3 adults, 1 of which can include their adult or minor kids 2 adults with no kids -and- 2 adults, of which both can include their adult or minor kids 2 adults, 1 of which has their adult 2 adults, 1 of which can include their adult or minor kids -and- or minor kids 2 adults, both of which have their adult or minor kids -and- 2 adults, no kids 3 adults with no adult or minor kids -and- 1 adult, including their adult or minor kids 3 adults, 1 of which has their adult or minor kids -and- 1 adult, including their adult or minor kids 3 adults, 2 of which have their adult and minor kids -and- 1 adult, with no kids "Kids" as used above refers to individuals, whether adults or minors, who are lineal descendants and adopted or legally cared for children of the adult (and any domestic employees, like a nanny). Proposed Amendment - Bed and Breakfast Residence In addition to the proposed short term rental dwelling unit ordinance, an amendment to the bed and breakfast ordinance Zoning Code Sec. 65.641 is proposed to make the language regarding use of dining and other facilities of a bed and breakfast residence consistent with the language for short term rental dwelling units, which prohibits commercial and social events. Recommendation for Planning Commission Action The Neighborhood Planning Committee recommends that the following proposed amendments to Zoning Code §§ 65.641, 65.645, 66.221, 66.321, 66.421, 66.521, and 63.207 be released for public review and a public hearing set for June 2, 2017. 6% St. Paul and Minneapolis consider regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb The expected flood of visitors to Minnesota during next year's Super Bowl creates a deadline for cities to establish regulations. By Jessie Van Berkel Star Tribune APRIL 28, 2017 StrangersoccupyDougBeasley’sretreat-likehome,tuckedinSt.Paul’snorthwestcorner,formuchof theyear. “IlovemyneighborhoodandIlovebeingabletosharethatwithotherpeople,”saidthephotographer, whousesAirbnbtorenthisSt.AnthonyParkhousewhenhe’stravelingtheworldforworkorstayingat hiscabin. HundredsofTwinCitiesresidentsuseonlinecompanieslikeAirbnbandVRBOtotemporarilyfillspare roomsoremptyhomes.These“hosts”havebeenrentingspacesforyearswithoutcityregulations.That isabouttochange. St.PaulandMinneapolisarestudyingrentalrulesandwanttoensurehostspaytaxesandmeetsafety guidelines.TheexpectedfloodofvisitorstoMinnesotaduringnextyear’sSuperBowlcreatesadeadline forcitiestoestablishregulations. “Wewanttomakesurethatwearefacilitatingtourismanddoingitinagoodway,”saidDonna Drummond,St.Paul’splanningdirector. St.Paul’sproposedruleswouldlimitthenumberofpeopleallowedtostayinahomeandhowmany apartmentsorcondominiumspeoplecouldrentoutinabuilding.Propertyownerswouldhaveto followzoningandlicensingrules,paysalesandlodgingtaxes,haveappropriateinsuranceand,insome cases,afirecertificateofoccupancy. Minneapolisstaffplanstopresentregulationstocouncilmemberswithinafewmonths,DeputyCity CoordinatorNuriaRivera-Vandermydesaid.TheyhavebeenmeetingwithSt.Paulstaffandarelooking atsimilarissues,liketaxpaymentandneighborhoodnuisanceconcerns,shesaid. SomeAirbnbhostsareconfusedbySt.Paul’splannedlimitsonrentalunits,companyspokesmanBen Breitsaid. “Weappreciatethehardworkofcitypolicymakerstogettothispoint,thoughourSt.Paulhostshave concernswithsomeofthecumbersomerequirementsofthisdraftlegislation,”Breitsaid,andthe companywillcontinuetoworkwiththecityontheregulations. OtherMinnesotacitieshaveevenmorestringentrulesonshort-termrentals. Eagandoesn’tallowthemwhenthepropertyownersarenotpresentandBurnsvilleprohibitsshort- termrentalsinresidentialareas.Duluthrequireshoststoget$650or$100annualpermits,depending onwhethertheyarerentingouttheirfullpropertyorjustaroom. St.Paulwouldmakehostspayanannuallicensefee.Thecityhasn’tdeterminedthecostbutdoesn’t wantittobeahindrancetopeople,DepartmentofSafetyandInspectionsDeputyDirectorDanNiziolek said. Bookingservices,likeExpediaandAirbnbwouldhavetogiveSt.Paulinformationaboutthehosts,and thecitywouldauditasamplingofpropertyownersforcompliance,hesaid.Thecompanieswouldhave toremovehosts’listingsiftheyrefusetocomplywiththerules. St.Pauldoesnotlicenseorpermittherentals,sotheyaretechnicallyillegal,butthecityhasn’tbeen shuttingthemdown. TheCityCouncilcreatedaworkgrouplastyeartostudyshort-termrentalsandcomeupwithrules. Theyfoundthatnotmanypeoplewerecomplainingabouttherentalproperties,St.PaulSeniorCity PlannerKadyDadlezsaid,sothecitystaffistryingtokeeptheregulationsminimal. Weighingprosandcons St.Paul’sproposedruleswouldbeabigchange,Beasleysaid,butnotnecessarilyabadoranunfamiliar one.Healsorentsouthiscabin,andeventhesmallWisconsintownwhereit’slocatedhasregulations. Thechangewouldputshort-termrentalsonamorelevelplayingfieldwithhotelsandtraditionalbed- and-breakfastowners,hesaid. “IcanunderstandtheconcernfromthehospitalityinterestinAirbnbs,becausetherearesomany thingswedon’thavetodoandregulationswedon’thavetocomplywiththattheydo,”Beasleysaid. AtarecentPlanningCommissionmeeting,Dadlezlistedprosandconsoftherentals,notingthatthey addincomeforresidentsandsupporttourism.Theyalsocancontributetolate-nightnoise,crime,litter andtakeupon-streetparking,shesaid. Thoseconcernsareoverstated,CommissionerBillLindekesaid,andtheAirbnbinhisneighborhoodisa boonthataddseyesonthestreet.CommissionerTerriThaosaidthepossibilitythataffordablehousing isturnedintoshort-termrentalsis“extremelyconcerning”andcouldcompoundthealreadytightrental market. ThePlanningCommissionhasnotyetvotedontherulesandwillholdapublichearingonthemJune2. TheSt.PaulCityCouncilandmayorwilllikelyconsiderthemlatethissummerorearlyfall. city of goldv a1� Y MEMORANDUM Fire Department 763-593-8079 J 763-593-8098 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 13, 2017 Agenda Item 4. Fire/Rescue Services - Phase 1 Staffing Study Prepared By John Crelly, Fire Chief Summary At the March 15, 2016, City Council meeting, Council approved contracting with Five Bugles Design to conduct a facility and operational review of the fire department. The study evaluates the sustainability, effectiveness and efficiencies of current fire department operations. Staff has further analyzed the findings of the report and will present staffing results and recommendations. Attachments • Power Point Presentation (45 pages) • Review of Fire/Rescue Service Final Report to be delivered GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT fiLt Pi Crossroads State Of The Paid On -Call Firefighting Model city of go lden, valley WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS? The volunteer, or paid on-call, model of firefighting is becoming unsustainable. At 97.3 percent, Minnesota has the second highest percentage of volunteer and mostly volunteer fire departments in the nation. (US Fire Admin, 2014) Golden Valley's Fire Department buildings are aging and need repair. In 2016 the City of Golden Valley commissioned a study of its current fire staffing and facilities to determine potential solutions. Results will be presented in two parts: Part 1: Staffing (June 2017) Part 2: Facilities (July 2017) OBJECTIVES Develop a long-term sustainable staffing model for the Golden Valley Fire Department Address infrastructure needs of City's aging Fire Department buildings Decrease incident response times Maintain costs to provide fire service C n SNFE-r n LADDER rT,�r1 II �1 Coto N WALLET FM1RE IM1EPT. n LADDER rT,�r1 II �1 For 75 years, Golden Valley residents have relied on so-called ordinary people to protect their community, q The Golden Valley Fire Department was formed in 1943 as a totally volunteer unit. Started with one fire station and 30 volunteers GVFD was housed out of an old shed behind Village Hall and in 1944 a second shed near the MN&S rail yard at Hwy 55 and Indiana Ave As Golden Valley grew, more coverage was needed. Second fire station added in 1948 at Hwy 100 and Lindsey St In the 1970s, the impact of more housing, traffic, and people caused a review of the delivery model In 1979, Station 2 was moved to a new location at Turners Crossroad and Laurel Ave, and Station 3 was added at Golden Valley Rd and Bonnie Lane Today the GVFD is a paid on-call department, where local citizens serve the community, are paid for their time, and accrue time towards a pension. '-*'0C 50 paid on-call firefighters Five full-time firefighters Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief Battalion Chief Two Fire/Property Maintenance Specialists One full-time administrative assistant One part-time clerk PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTING MODEL Firefighters are paged to the fire station from home or work to get their gear, get on a truck, and respond to an incident Firefighters do not live at the station Firefighters are required to live or work within six minutes of one of the three fire stations Recruitment is an ongoing and challenging year-round process CHANGES G0LL)Lk 1 Mw Ale tell tui rsell eel nnnn NM un sell Why the paid on-call model has become difficult to sustain DEMOGRAPHICS/CULTURE HAVE CHANGED The family structure has changed since the 1940s Both parents often work outside the home Active kids require parents to drive and support Society is more mobile and transient DEMOGRAPHICS/CULTURE HAVE CHANGED The work force has changed compared to the 1960s and 1970s On average, people change jobs more often 7+ times per career instead of just once or twice Job changes mean firefighter turnover DEMOGRAPHICS/CULTURE HAVE CHANGED Jobs are more demanding People have more difficulty leaving work during the day Longer commutes and more traffic congestion eats up available time for family and community service DEMOGRAPHICS/CULTURE HAVE CHANGED Time commitment priorities Family: 15t Full-timejob: 2nd Serve community: 3rd FIRES HAVE CHANGED Fires burn faster 1970s: 30 minutes to reach flashover Today: 3 to 5 minutes to reach flashover 1970s: Fire department arrived to smoke pouring out of the structure and no flames showing Today: Fire department arrives to flames showing out of several openings FIRES HAVE CHANGED Fires burn faster 1970s: Home furnishing were mostly made of natural products Today: Home furnishing are almost completely made of synthetics and composites 1970s: Fires were less volatile and more predictable Today: Fires are more dangerous and present unique hazards FIRES HAVE CHANGED Modern construction has created hazards for firefighters Fires spread and grow more quickly Structures collapse more quickly Burning materials expose firefighters to more toxins SOCIETAL NEEDS HAVE CHANGED Call load continues to rise as population, age of population, and number of properties increases FIREFIGHTER TIME COMMITMENTS HAVE CHANGED Compliance standards require more extensive training 1981: Basic firefighter course was 51 hours Today: Basic firefighter course is 240 hours, plus firefighters must attend a weekly three-hour drill CHALLENGES G0LL)Lk 1 Mw Ale tell tui rsell eel nnnn NM un sell Why the paid on-call model has become difficult to sustain CHALLENGES Unpredictable paid on-call response We never know how many firefighters will respond to a fire call CHALLENGES Response times will vary The time it takes firefighters to arrive at the station, dress, and get on a truck can range from 2 to 10 minutes I CHALLENGES New health and safety concerns for firefighters Cardiovascular, cancer, mental well-being (PTSD) Will have a negative impact on recruitment I CHALLENGES Retention difficulties It's harder to keep firefighters for 101 20, and 30 years as in the past OPTIONS G0LL)Lk 1 mw Ale tell tui rsell iiiieel nn nn HH un sell Maintaining a quality, sustainable level of service FUTURE FIRE STAFFING OPTIONS Option 1: Continue with current paid on-call model supplemented by five full-time firefighters Option 2: Transition to a scheduled part-time staffing model supplemented by five full-time firefighters Option 3: Transition to a full-time staffing model supplemented by paid -on-call firefighters OPTION 14.1 PAID ON-CALL MODEL 50 paid on-call firefighters 39 firefighters 11 officers Five full-time firefighters Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief Battalion Chief Two Fire/Property Maintenance Specialists ■Paid on-call duty officer with limited weekly hours OPTION 14.1 PAID ON-CALL MODEL Advantages Lowest cost Disadvantages Unsustainable in the near future OPTION 2: SCHEDULED PART-TIME STAFFING MODEL Four paid on-call firefighters scheduled 24/7 Standby paid on-call duty officer and duty chief Five full-time firefighters OPTION 2: SCHEDULED PART-TIME STAFFING MODEL Advantages: Cost balanced by benefits Ensures crew availability and set number of responders Helps attract recruits interested in long-term part-time work Reduces unscheduled time demands on paid on-call firefighters Enables more efficient training options Reduces response time OPTION 2: SCHEDULED PART-TIME STAFFING MODEL •Advantages Firefighters complete other mission -critical tasks: Equipment and truck maintenance Commercial preplan development/maintenance Department training Firefighter recruitment OPTION 2: SCHEDULED PART-TIME STAFFING MODEL •Advantages Firefighters assist with: Property maintenance inspections Commercial inspections Rental property licensing Disadvantages More costly than Option 1 OPTION 3: FULL-TIME STAFFING MODEL 15 full-time firefighters scheduled 24/7 Paid on-call firefighter supplement full-time firefighters Standby duty officer and chief OPTION 3: FULL-TIME STAFFING MODEL Advantages All advantages of Option 2 except for cost/benefit Disadvantages More costly than Option 2 GOALS G0LL)Lk 1 mw Ale tell tui sell iiiireel nn nn HN un sell Maintaining a quality, sustainable level of service GVFD LONG-TERM GOALS Always provide high-quality service at a reasonable cost Build along-term sustainable firefighting model that meets the demands of family, work, and community expectations Recruit a more diverse department with scheduled shifts for firefighters Provide options for those looking for long-term scheduled part-time job GVFD LONG-TERM GOALS Increase flexibility of City's recruitment options Provide firefighters the opportunity to strengthen and fortify all skills: ease of training due to scheduled shifts more exposure to a variety of work Ensure staffing model changes are as seamless as possible to the general public C n SNFE-r H :14101 kh 111% 1 a 0 1 ollim t n LADDER rT,�r1 II �1 Coto N WALLET FM1RE IM1EPT. t n LADDER rT,�r1 II �1 RECOMMENDATION Use a phased approach to begin implementing Option 2 C n SNFE-r 9 n LADDER rT,�r1 II �1 Coto N WALLET FM1RE IM1EPT. 9 n LADDER rT,�r1 II �1 NEXT STEPS Review facility options to support the scheduled paid on-call staffing model C LU W n SPA, FETy ciry of golden, valley AGENDA Regular Meeting of the City Council Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chamber June 20, 2017 6:30 pm 1.CALL TO ORDER PAGES A.Pledge of Allegiance B.Roll Call 2.ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3.CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A.Approval of Minutes: 1. Council/Manager Meeting - April 13, 2017 2. City Council Meeting - June 6, 2017 B.Approval of City Check Register C.Licenses: 1. 2017-2018 Liquor License Renewal 2. Temporary Liquor License for Chester Bird American Legion RibFest 3. Temporary Liquor License for The Church of St. Margaret Mary D.Minutes: E.Bids and Quotes: 1. Approve Purchase of V-Box Smart Spreader 2. Approve Purchase of Fuel Tank Sump F.Authorize Agreement for School Resource Officer Service with Independent School District 281 G.Approve Amended Public Purpose Expenditure Policy H.Acceptance of Donation from Golden Valley Federated Women’s Club 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.Public Hearing - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan B.Public Hearing - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Allow Mobile Food Vendors in Residential Zoning Districts 5.OLD BUSINESS 6.NEW BUSINESS A.METRO Blue Line Extension Update B.First Consideration - Amending the 2017 Master Fee Schedule for Mobile Food Vendors in Residential Zoning District (tentative) 6. NEW BUSINESS - continued C.Authorize Issuance, Awarding Sale and Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing Payment for: 1. $7,710,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A 2017 Improvement Portion $2,555,000 (2017 PMP) 2017 Refunding Portion $4,340,000 (2009 PMP) 2017 Equipment Certificates $815,000 2. $1,935,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds - Hwy 55 W, Series 2017C D.Second Consideration - Amending Section 5.42: Hours and Days of Liquor Sales regarding Hours of Operation for Off-Sale Licensee E.Review of Council Calendar F.Mayor and Council Communications 7.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA Regular Meeting of the City Council Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chamber Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6:30 pm 1.CALL TO ORDER PAGES A.Pledge of Allegiance B.Roll Call 2.ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3.CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A.Approval of Minutes 1. Council/Manager - May 9, 2017 2. City Council Meeting - June 20, 2017 B.Approval of City Check Register C.Licenses: 1. D.Minutes: 1. E.Bids and Quotes 1. F.Approve Golden Valley Orchestra Lease 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 5.OLD BUSINESS 6.NEW BUSINESS A.Second Consideration - Amending the 2017 Master Fee Schedule for Mobile Food Vendors in Residential Zoning District (tentative) B.Review of Council Calendar C.Mayor and Council Communications 7.ADJOURNMENT A G E N D A Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room July 11, 2017 6:30 pm or immediately following the HRA Meeting Pages 1. Comprehensive Plan Updates - Transportation (15 minutes) 2. Fire/Rescue Services - Phase 2 ( minutes) 3. Biennial 2018-2019 Proposed General Fund Budget (45 minutes) 4. Future Draft Agendas: City Council July 18, City Council August 2 and Council Manager August 8, 2017 Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council.