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RESOLUTION NO. 21-109
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STABLE TENANTS AND RENTERS (STAR)
PROGRAM POLICY
WHEREAS, The STAR Program (part of the multi -family rental licensing program)
advances the City's goals of preserving and promoting economically diverse multifamily
rental housing options in our community by assisting property owners and managers in
maintaining high quality multifamily rental housing in Golden Valley for households with a
variety of income levels, ages, and sizes; and
WHEREAS, The STAR Program reflects the City's commitment to fair housing; and
WHEREAS, The City recognizes the need to provide stable rental housing to
households of a broad range of income levels in order to maintain a diverse population and
to provide housing for those who live or work in the City; and
WHEREAS, The City is adopting this Policy to encourage the maintenance and
stability of multifamily rental property; and
WHEREAS, The requirements set forth in this Policy further the housing goals in the
City's Comprehensive Plan to advance equity in housing and to create, preserve, and
maintain a variety of housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation in
the STAR Program by multifamily rental property owners and managers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Golden Valley City Council to adopt
the Stable Tenants and Renters (STAR) Program Policy.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 21 st day of December 2021.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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City of Golden Valley
Stable Tenants and Renters (STAR) Program Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to provide incentives for property owners and managers to
participate in training and regular meetings with the City in order to build strong relationships
with City staff and better serve their tenants. An owner or manager that participates in the
Stable Tenants and Renters (STAR) Program may qualify for a discounted license fee. The
greater the participation, the lower the fee.
The STAR Program (part of the multi -family rental licensing program) advances the City's goals
of preserving and promoting economically diverse multifamily rental housing options in our
community by assisting property owners and managers in maintaining high quality multifamily
rental housing in Golden Valley for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes.
The STAR Program reflects the City's commitment to fair housing.
The City recognizes the need to provide stable rental housing to households of a broad range
of income levels in order to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those
who live or work in the City.
The City is adopting this Policy to encourage the maintenance and stability of multifamily
rental property. The requirements set forth in this Policy further the housing goals in the City's
Comprehensive Plan to advance equity in housing and to create, preserve, and maintain a
variety of housing opportunities. These requirements are intended to provide a structure for
participation in the STAR Program by multifamily rental property owners and managers.
I. STAR Program Purpose and Goals
A. Provide a forum to engage multifamily rental property owners and managers to
build stronger relationships of trust and share common goals:
1. Offer a mix of housing options in the City
2. Advance equitable and inclusive access to rental housing serving BIPOC
and vulnerable individuals, families, youth, and seniors
3. Serve a range of incomes from extremely, very, low and moderate
income to market rate
4. Expand communication between multifamily communities and the City
5. Add value by preserving and building rental housing assets in the City
6. Encourage continuing education for property managers
7. Promote professionalism among members
8. Share solutions to common problems
9. Bring the highest standard of leadership and integrity to the profession
10. Support well maintained units, stable renters and thriving communities
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B. Provide further incentives for increased participation by reducing the
multifamily rental property per unit rental license fee.
II. STAR Program Meetings
A. Quarterly Meetings: Will be held the second Thursday in March, June,
September and December from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Brookview Golden
Valley (subject to change)
B. Program Staff include:
1. Fire Department (provides licensing and inspections, code compliance,
and fire safety services and information)
2. Police Department (provides safety and crime reduction services and
information)
3. Physical Development Department (provides housing and other
resources and information, coordinates meetings, tracks attendance
and monitors participation)
C. Meeting Topics include (but are not limited to):
1. Licensing and Inspections
2. Code Compliance
3. Tenant Safety
4. Maintenance, Repairs and Rehabilitation
5. Re/Development
6. Fair Housing
7. Tenant Protection Ordinance
8. Tenant Screening
9. Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation
10. Environmental Sustainability
11. Energy Efficiency
12. Recycling and Organics
13. Housing and Economic Development Projects
14. Metro Rental Housing Market
15. Multifamily Rental Housing Resources
III. Applicability
This Policy applies to multifamily rental property (three or more housing units) in
the City of Golden Valley.
IV. Requirements and Fee Reductions
A. Fee Reductions by Level: The per unit rental license fee is $35 with no STAR
participation. The more participation in the STAR program, the lower the fees.
1. Level 1: $20 per unit fee
a. Attend 1 STAR property owners and managers meeting
b. Fair Housing commitment
c. Section 8 Anti -Discrimination commitment
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2. Level 2: $12 per unit fee
a. Achieve Level 1
b. Attend 2 STAR property owners and managers meetings
c. Host a Night to Unite or similar gathering to engage community (1 per year)
3. Level 3: $8 per unit fee
a. Achieve Level 2
b. Attend 3 STAR property owners and managers meetings
c. Complete an additional 5 hours per year of multi -housing or property
management continuing education (file a copy of MMHA or similar certificate);
including a minimum of 3 hours of fair housing training
4. Level 4: $0 per unit fee
a. Achieve Level 3
b. Provide affordable housing under the City's Mixed -Income Housing Policy; or
c. Provide Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) with rents at up to 60%
of Area Median Income for 20% of the rental units; or
d. Provide subsidized affordable housing at up to 60% of Area Median Income for
20%-100% of the rental units in the building as an affordable housing non-
profit organization; and
e. Complete a Rental Housing Rates Form
f. Note: Area Median Income affordable housing limits are calculated annually by
the Metropolitan Council
B. Cap on Fee Reductions: The multifamily rental license per unit fee reduction is capped
at 150 units for market rate rental properties. Market rate multifamily rental
properties with 151 units or more:
I. Will receive a discount on the $35 per unit license fee based on level of
participation for 150 units
2. Will not receive a discount on the $35 per unit license fee on additional units of
151 or more
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