2018-03-20 CC PC Agenda PacketMISSION STATEMENT. "The City of Mound, through teamwork and cooperation, provides, at a reasonable
cost, quality services that respond to the needs of all citizens, fostering a" safe,- attractive and flourishing
community. "
MOUND CITY COUNCIL AND MOUND PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 20,2018,7:00 P.M.
MOUND CENTENNIAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS (former City Offices)
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD, MOUND, MN
Note: This is a concurrent special meeting workshop of the Mound City
Council and Mound Planning Commission
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1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda, with Any Amendments
3. Welcome and Introductions
4. Review and Discussion - Short -Term Home Rentals 1-27
5. Discussion and Prioritization of 2018 Planning Commission Work
Plan and Projects List
A. Completion of 2040 Comprehensive Plan and preliminary review
of implementation activities to include City Code Chapter
129 (zoning), City Code Chapter 121 (subdivision) and City Code
Chapter 119 (signage)
B. Development of inventory of public -owned land and development of
policy for release/sale of City -owned parcels
C. Review of exterior storage and nuisance regulations (on-going)
D. Amendments to City Code Chapter 113 related to building code and
property maintenance regulations
E. Review/study - pawn shops/massage therapy regulations
F. Items from City Council and Planning Commission members
6. Information
A. 2017 Planning Commission and Planning Department Summary 28
B. 2017 Planning Commission Cases 29
7. Adjourn
QUESTIONS: Call Sarah at 952-472-0604 or Jill at 952-472-0607
2415 Wilshire Boulevard
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-0604
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission
From: Sarah Smith, Community Development Director
Date: March 15, 2018
Re: March 20th Concurrent Special Meeting Workshop - Review/Discussion of Short
Term Home Rental Regulations (Working Draft Ordinance Dated March 15, 2018)
Summary. The City Council, at its October 24, 2017 meeting, reviewed and discussed
short term home rentals and directed Staff to prepare a new ordinance to
to include licensing and permitting regulations for short-term home rentals. Excerpts
from the October 24, 2017 City Council meeting minutes and an updated summary
of neighboring community regulations have been provided as attachments to this
memorandum.
As directed by the City Council, a draft ordinance has been prepared for review and
discussion at the March 20th concurrent City Council and Planning Commission special
meeting workshop to regulate and license short-term home rental use.
Interested parties were notified of the March 20th concurrent special meeting workshop
and invited to attend. Correspondence was received from two parties for inclusion in
the agenda as information for the City Council and Planning Commission's discussion of
short term home rental regulation. Staff anticipates that there will be individuals in
attendance at the special meeting workshop who would like to provide comment on
the matter at the March 20th concurrent special meeting workshop.
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Mound City Council Minutes — October 24, 2017
County is adamant about the trail crossing not being marked on the road. Peterson said
that the trail crossing is the #1 thing that people bring up.
Trapp highlighted plan directions, especially to communicate more effectively about
what to expect at certain parks.
Trapp said the next steps are the open house on November 20 and after that meeting,
Staff will take resident input and prepare an actual draft plan which the Planning
Commission and City Council will review prior to finalization.
Trapp said that Staff will begin to publicize the Nov. 20 Open House meeting.
Smith informed the Council that this same information presented tonight was posted on
the City's website, as well as in the Comprehensive Plan update. A Comprehensive
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pdate was printed in the City's newsletter and there will be a press release for
ation. Gillispie asked if notifications were distributed to non-profit organizations in
mmunity. Smith thanked Gillispie for the suggestion and said she would follow
10. Sarah Smith, Community Development Director, requesting review/discussion
on short term rental/vacation home use
Sarah Smith brought forth information requested by the Council at a previous meeting
regarding short-term vacation rental (STVR) properties. Smith said that Staff
researched communities around Mound and found that there are many other cities
researching this topic as well.
Stewart Simon, Mound Field Officer, presented information that summarizes the
research by Staff. Simon noted that there is an increasing trend for alternative lodging
to hotels. These STVRs bring people to Mound to enjoy amenities. Simon said that the
City is aware of properties being used as STVRs since 2011.
Some of the positives of these STVRs are additional income to business owners in
town, support of tourism, etc. Simon noted that there is a shortage of commercial
lodging in the Lakes area. Some of the negatives of STVRs are that it brings
commercial activity into a residential area, there is no process or standard for resolving
complaints, etc.
Simon noted that the City has identified about 21 properties in Mound that are operating
as STVRs. Simon estimated that there are 20 complaints about the STVRs and most of
these complaints relate to only four properties, concluding most operators are good
stewards.
Gillispie asked about complaints on long term rentals. Simon said that most complaints
on long-term rentals are about outside storage.
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Mound City Council Minutes — October 24, 2017
Simon reviewed Mound's regulations that may pertain to STVRs, noting that there is no
rental property registration or licensing required by City Code. Simon noted some cities
allow STVRs, some do not. Simon spent time reviewing Prior Lake's and Stillwater's
regulations and permits regarding STVRs.
Connie Claire Szarke, 1956 Shorewood, said that the property next door usually rents
out their house for three nights at a time year round. Szarke said she is suffering from
fatigue as she is not getting any sleep due to the renters partying all night long, sitting
out on the deck drunk. The owner of the property lives in Minneapolis. Szarke says
that the houses are only a few feet apart and that this property charges $750 per night
and there are sometimes 15-25 people there boating, partying, drinking and shouting
with dozens of cars parked on Shorewood. Szarke says she has to keep her windows
and doors closed. Szarke says she calls the police after 10pm if there is loud partying
going on but that she is afraid of revenge from the renters for calling the police. There
is no quiet time in her house. Szarke says she does not think this resort business
should exist as the property owners are not aware of what goes on and she would like
to see this prohibited.
Salazar said he is sorry for Szarke's pain and asked if she has called and discussed
these issues with the property owner. Szarke said that she has and the owners were
polite, but said they have nothing to do with whoever is there and she should call police.
Szarke commented that she has lived in her house for many decades and does not
want to have to leave.
Salazar asked if the police break up parties. Szarke said she's not sure as she goes
back to bed after she calls police. Szarke says these renters have no consideration for
anybody else.
Rebecca Karnes -Toth, 2116 Noble, says they have rented out their house a handful of
times and that they had the opposite experience than Szarke and see positive benefits.
Karnes -Toth hosted a few week-long events and said they were great and that she
encourages renters to go to local events.
Salazar asked Karnes -Toth if this is their personal home and Karnes -Toth said it was,
but they do not stay in the home when they rent it out; however, they remain in the area
during the rental period. Karnes -Toth said that they advertise their STVR on VRBO and
that they meet with potential renters before they come to the area and go over the rules
of the home, which they have printed for the renters.
Bergquist asked if Karnes -Toth restricts the number of people that come at one time.
Karnes -Toth says that 10-12 people is the most they have had. Karnes -Toth says they
have a large 5-bdrm home on a large lot with 100' of lakeshore.
Gillispie asked if Karnes -Toth had talked with the neighbors prior to renting. Karnes -
Toth said that they always give their neighbors a heads up as to what is happening.
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Jessica and Justin Teske, 1772 Lafayette, said they rent out a guest room and
bathroom in their home while they reside there. Teske said the room is constantly
rented and it has been an amazing experience and that they recommend local
restaurants and business to renters. Teske said they list their home on Airbnb and that
regulations in Mound are called for. Teske says that there is more that Airbnb can do if
you have horrible guests. Teske says that most of their stays are long-term, around 2-3
months, and that they share their entire home, including kitchen and laundry.
Bergquist asked about the vetting process on Airbnb. Teske said that Airbnb makes
you prove your identity, but that no background check is required. Gillispie commented
that on Airbnb, renters have to sign a profile and go through the verification process as
well. Salazar asked how the Teskes vet people and they said they read the reviews on
Airbnb. Gillispie asked if there is a lot of communication with the renters prior to
staying. Teske says that this sometimes happens, but they make the house rules very
clear on Airbnb. Teske says they have been regular landlords for over 15 years and
have more experience than the normal person, but that some of the vetting is just
experience and instinct.
Peterson asked the Teskes if there were any rental regulations in the other cities where
they rented out their house. Teske commented that there was a permitting process in
Plymouth. Gillispie asked Teske if they were listing their home on other websites. The
Teskes said they are not as Airbnb has been so great.
Jane Anderson, 5060 Edgewater, thanked the staff for the research and said she lives
on a 40' lake lot and that the house next to her is on VRBO. Anderson said she had a
great relationship with owners, who encouraged her to call when renters were loud, etc.
Anderson sees the need and the value for having STVRs but feels it needs to be
regulated.
Anderson said her issue with the rental next to her is that there is no minimum rental
time so there is a lot of turnover and heavy partying, overflowing trash, excessive street
parking, all of which is a nuisance. Anderson said she doesn't want this going on every
day next to her.
Salazar asked if Anderson has spoken with the owner. Anderson said she had and the
owner would call the renters and tell them to quiet down. Anderson said that the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) has gotten involved because there are too
many boats parked at the dock. Salazar asked Anderson if there were regulations in
place, would she consider this to be a good property to rent. Anderson said she thinks
that smaller properties should only be allowed to rent for long-term of one month or
more.
Gillispie asked which option the Council would consider implementing. Salazar's initial
response was that he did not think STVRs should be allowed, but in looking at the big
picture, he sees opportunity here. Salazar said doing nothing would be irresponsible
and the City can't just say no. Salazar said he feels Options 3 or 4 would work, maybe
even a combination of both, which would be permit and inspections. Salazar
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recommends the City look at the property that will be rented and how it affects
surrounding properties as he feels the Council and City have a responsibility to
neighbors as well. Salazar thinks a large property is ideal for this type of STVR, and
noted that any new services cannot be borne by the taxpayers. Salazar recommends
Option 3 with permitting.
Bergquist originally thought coming into the meeting that this STVR was not a problem,
but with the houses and lots being so small, Bergquist now thinks it is a problem. In
Bergquist's mind, the lot size would have a lot to do with it. Peterson said she disagrees
with the size of the property and feels there needs to be regulations and permits.
Peterson thinks it's hard to say what is the perfect size for a STVR. Bergquist is leaning
towards Option 4.
Peterson asked how much effort Council would want Staff to dedicate to this. Simon
said there are licensing examples out there that Staff can use and that the City could
have MNSpect do the inspections and the City can have tiered licenses.
Salazar asked what is to stop people from flying under the radar? Peterson disagrees
and thinks that most people follow guidelines for their businesses. Gillispie feels that
the general consensus is using a hybrid of Options 3 & 4. Gillispie doesn't want
inspections for any rentals.
Gillispie thinks Council should direct staff to work on a hybrid of Options 3 & 4 for
licensing and permitting for STVRs. Hoversten is comfortable with taking tonight's
discussion and welding it into a hybrid of Options 3 & 4 to draft ordinance language.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Peterson, to direct staff to prepare options for STVR,
combining Options 3 & 4 and coming back with options for Council to review. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
11. Sarah Smith, Community Development Director, requesting review/discussion
on park dedication and fee regulations
Smith stated the Council directed Staff to look at park dedication fees that are being
collected. Smith said state statute directs what cities can do with park dedication fees
and that Mound's policy for a larger subdivision has been to accept cash in lieu of land.
Smith said current regulations call for 10% cash or 10% land, which is applied at the
City's discretion. Smith added the Mound city code recognizes only major or minor
subdivisions and the fee collected for a major subdivision is either 10% land or cash and
the fee for a minor subdivision is a flat $1100 fee. Smith said Staff researched what
other cities have done and their practices are consistent with what Mound has been
doing. Smith said Staff is not recommending any changes to park dedication fees.
12. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council Members
Hoversten noted the following events:
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Overview of MN Community Regulations - Short Term Rental Property Use
(Updated March 15, 2018)
City
Allow
Summary
The City of Shorewood has a rental licensing
Shorewood
No
program. Regulations were amended in 2016
to prohibit short term property rental in
residential districts.
Wayzata has rental licensing regulations. Short
term rentals are outside the scope of the
Wayzata
Yes
regulations. The topic of short term rentals was
discussed at a 2017 Council workshop and is
included on Wayzata's 2018 work plan.
The City of Chaska does not have regulations
Chaska
Yes
pertaining to short term rental. Property rental
requires rental license.
Spring Park does not license rental homes.
Spring Park
No
Short term rental is not allowed under current
regulations.
In 2016, the City of Orono held a public
hearing(s) to consider a proposed ordinance to
require a business license for short term rental
use. The City Council tabled the proposed text
amendment. In Fall 2017, Staff was directed by
the City Council to revisit the topic of short term
rentals and to move forward with an ordinance
Orono
No*
to prohibit short term rentals; also to license
rental properties. *The City Council, at its
February 26, 2018 meeting, adopted an
ordinance that requires a licensing of all rental
properties and prohibits rental of properties for
less than 30 days except for an owner occupied
property owner who may rent up to two rooms
of their house when occupied by the owner.
Greenwood has rental regulations in its code.
Greenwood
No
Ordinance amendments approved in 2015 to
prohibit short term rental.
At present, the City of Minnetrista does not
have specific regulations for short term rentals.
Nuisance issues that arise from property use
are referred to the police department. *The
Minnetrista
Yes*
Minnetrista Planning Commission, at its March
27th meeting, will be holding a public hearing
to review a text amendment to prohibit short
term rental and follows a Council directive to
Staff earlier this year.
In
Overview of MN Community Regulations - Short Term Rental Property Use - Page 2
City
Allow
Summary
Woodland adopted ordinance to prohibit short
Woodland
No
term rental.
Deephaven adopted ordinance to prohibit
Deephaven
No
short term rental.
*A draft ordinance to allow short term rentals,
subject to licensing, was prepared in 2017 and is
Tonka Bay
Yes*
under consideration. The proposed ordinance
has not been approved by the Tonka Bay City
Council.
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CITY OF MOUND
ORDINANCE _-20—
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE MOUND CITY CODE AS IT RELATES
TO SHORT-TERM HOME RENTALS
(3-15-2018 Working Draft)
The City Council of the City of Mound does ordain:
Section I. Chapter 38, of the Mound City Code is hereby amended to add a new Article VII. to
read as follows:
ARTICLE VII. SHORT-TERM HOME RENTALS
Sec. 38-350. Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to allow short-term home rentals of residential property
where appropriate while mitigating impacts upon surrounding properties by implementing
regulations to protect the integrity of the city's neighborhoods, as well as protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the general public.
Sec. 38-351. Definitions.
The following words terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Bedroom means a habitable room within a dwelling which is used, or intended to be used,
primarily for the purpose of sleeping, but shall not include any kitchen, dining room, or living
room.
Code Enforcement Officer means an employee of the city designated as the Code
Enforcement Officer. The term Code Enforcement Officer may also include the designated
Building Official and all police officers authorized by the city to issue citations.
City Manager means the City Manager and his or her authorized designees.
Dwelling means the structure that contains the dwelling units.
Dwelling unit means one or more rooms physically arranged so as to create an independent
housekeeping establishment for occupancy by one family with separate toilets and facilities
for cooking and sleeping.
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Exterior storage or outdoor storage means the keeping of materials or equipment on a
parcel of land, outside of a dwelling unit or accessory structure, for the purpose of
transporting using, or employing such materials or equipment at a future date at another
location, either on- or off-site. The keeping of motorized vehicles, watercraft, recreational
vehicles, watercraft trailers ice shelters or other similar items or materials shall be included
in this definition.
Municipal dock program — commons means a dock or slip location as indicated on the
approved Dock Location Map and Addendum, which is subject to City of Mound Dock
Program requirements as described in City Code Chapter 78, Article V.
Municipal dock program — multiple -slip complex means a dock or slip location as indicated
on the approved Dock Location Map and Addendum, which is subject to City of Mound Dock
Program requirements as described in City Code Chapter 78, Article VI.
Occupant means any person who occupies a dwelling unit or part of the same.
Off-street parking space means an area on the permitted premises or within a building on
the permitted premises intended for the use of temporary parking of a motor vehicle which
has a means of access to a public street.
Property owner means any person having legal or equitable interest in the dwelling unit or
its premises.
Property owner agent means a representative of the property owner of a short-term home
rental.
Short-term home rental means a dwelling unit that is offered in whole or in part to transient
guests for a period of less than 30 consecutive days, in exchange for monetary payment,
trade or other in-kind consideration. The term "short-term home rental" shall also apply to a
boarding house, rooming house or lodging house and bed and breakfast as defined in City
Code Chapter 129-2. (Notes: An amended definition in City Code Sec. 129-2 for "boarding
house, rooming house or lodging house may be required; also a new definition for "bed and
breakfast").
Special event means a gathering on the premises of more than 3 un -registered transient
guests.
Transient quest means any person who is occupying a dwelling unit under any agreement
lease, or contract, whether oral or written, which requires the payment of money or other in-
kind consideration for the use of the dwelling unit. A short-term home renter shall have the
same meaning as transient quest.
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Sec. 38-352. License Required.
No property may be used for short-term home rental unless granted a license by the city.
Sec. 38-353. License Application.
Any property owner desiring to undertake or allow short-term home rentals must apply to
the City Manager for a short-term home rental license. The license application request must be
submitted on a form prescribed by the city and must include all the information requested on the
application form. An application shall not be considered complete, nor will it be accepted, until
all of the following are submitted with the written license application form:
A. The license fee amount as identified by the city in its adopted fee schedule. The fee
shall not be arorated
B. A site plan, drawn to scale, showing parking and driveways, all structures and
outdoor recreational areas that guests will be allowed to use, including, but not
limited to, decks, patios, docks, barbecue grill, recreational fire pit or accessory
structure.
C. A floor plan, drawn to scale, of the dwelling, identifying all rooms contained within the
structure and designating which rooms within the dwelling to be used as transient
quest bedrooms.
D. Certification that the property has passed the pre -license inspection for residential
code standards applicable to renting a dwelling on a short-term basis. The pre -
license inspection report must be signed by city personnel, including both the Code
Enforcement Officer and the Building Official.
1. The pre -license inspection must be completed within 60 calendar days prior to
submission of the license application form.
2. If the pre -license report lists items that must be corrected, all corrections must be
completed and verified by the city prior to submitting the application for the short-
term home rental license.
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Sec. 38.354. Issuance of Short -Term Home Rental License.
Short-term home rentals are required to have an administratively issued license from the
City. A short-term home rental license or renewal license will be issued administratively only if:
A. Short-term home rental is listed as a permitted use in the City of Mound zoning
districts according to City Code Chapter 129.
B. The short-term home rental dwelling has passed the pre -license inspection for
residential code standards applicable to renting the dwelling on a short term basis.
Sec. 38-355. Performance Standards for Short-term Home Rentals.
Short-term home rentals shall be subject to the followinq performance standards:
A. Zoning performance standards. The performance standard regulations contained in
City Code Chapter 129, Article VI Performance Standards, shall be followed.
B. Insurance. The licensee must provide proof of sufficient and suitable property insurance
at the time of license issuance. Licensee must be able to confirm that coverage remains
in place, within 24 hours of a city request for insurance confirmation. Such obligation
shall exist during all times at which a valid license is issued for the property.
C. Health and Safety. The licensee shall maintain the short-term home rental in the same
manner as it was presented during the pre -inspection. Upon receipt of a health or life
safety report or complaint, the Code Enforcement Officer shall contact the licensee to
schedule a compliance inspection. If the compliance inspection identifies an immediate
health or safety issue to transient quests or the public to include, but is not limited to
exposed wiring, structural deficiencies related to the dwelling, or emergency exit/egress
issues, - the short-term home rental license will be suspended until corrections are made
and a compliance inspection deems the property safe for operation. Any property owner
aggrieved by the suspension of a short-term home rental license may appeal to the City
Council
D. Exterior appearance. There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of the
dwellinq, the property where the dwelling is located or other visible evidence of the
conduct of a short-term home rental except that additional on-site city code compliant
parking may be provided.
E. Parking.
1. All transient quest parking shall be accommodated on improved surfaces on the
licensed property. No on -street parking is permitted for transient guests.
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2. At a minimum, off-street parkinq for short-term home rental use shall be provided at
the following rate:
a. For short-term rentals that have one to three transient quest bedrooms,
parking shall be provided at a rate of one off-street parking space per
bedroom.
b. For short-term rentals that have four or more transient quest bedrooms,
parking shall be provided at a rate of one off-street parking space per
bedroom less one.
c. In short-term rentals where the property owner resides on-site, additional
off-street parking for personal use must be provided at a rate of one parking
space per two bedrooms not dedicated for transient quest use.
3. The required off-street parking for short-term home rental use shall not include
indoor garage parking unless the property owner or property owner agent is able to
demonstrate that the indoor garage spaces are available for short-term home rental
use. If indoor garage spaces are used to meet off-street parking requirements the
availability of the indoor space shall become a performance requirement that is
subject to complaint or compliance inspection.
F. Length of transient quest stay. I The minimum length of stay by a transient guest at a
short-term home rental is one day and the maximum is 30 consecutive days.
G. Overnight occupancy limits. The maximum number of transient quests shall be limited
to two times the number of bedrooms dedicated to transient quests, plus one.
H. Guest records. The licensee for a short-term home rentals must maintain a transient
quest record including the name, address, telephone number, and vehicle license plate
information for all quests. The licensee shall provide quest records to the City upon 24
hour notice.
I. Exterior storage. All temporary exterior storage shall be stored in the manner
prescribed by City Code Section 129-314.
J. Garbage. As required by City Code Section 54-21, all garbage and rubbish shall be kept
in approved pre -collection containers and in a sanitary manner.
K. Signage. No signage is allowed on the property for the short-term home rental use.
L. Special events. Special events are not allowed to be hosted by transient quests on the
premises. Special events hosted by the property owner are allowed, but must abide by
all applicable City Code, including the prohibition on renting private residential property
out for special events.
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M. Docking or mooring of watercraft. All temporary docking or mooring of watercraft by a
transient quest of a short-term home rental abutting commons or public lands abutting
shoreline shall be subiect to the conditions below. These conditions shall not apply to
dock or mooring sites on privately owned lakeshore.
1. Municipal dock program — commons. The temporary docking or mooring of one
watercraft not owned by or registered to a dock licensee is permitted for up to 48
hours, on not more than two occasions within a calendar year, unless a Temporary
Visiting Dockage Permit has been first obtained by the dock licensee from the City
and the fees established by the City have been paid. All Temporary Visiting
Dockage Permits shall contain the DNR registration number or U.S. Coast Guard
documentation (and copies of the same) of the watercraft and shall be limited to 21
days. No more than one Temporary Visitinq Dockage Permit may be issued in any
calendar vear to an individual dock licensee.
2. Municipal dock program — multiple slip complex. No temporary docking or mooring of
watercraft not owned by or registered to the slip licensee is permitted at any time.
N. Property Owner Agent Required.
1. No short-term home rental license shall be issued without the designation of a
local property owner agent. The property owner agent must live and work within
30 miles of the licensed property. The property owner agent may, but is not
required to be, the property owner. One person may be the agent for multiple
short-term rental licensed properties.
2. At all times, the property owner agent shall have on file with the City Manager, a
Primary and secondary telephone number and current address. The City
Manager shall be notified in writing within two business days of any change of
the property owner agent,
3. The property owner agent shall be available 24 -hours a day during all times that
the dwelling unit is being rented, at the primary or secondary telephone number
to respond immediately to complaints and contacts relating to the licensed
property.
4. The property owner shall be responsible for the activities of the transient
quest(s), as well as maintenance and upkeep of the premises. The property
owner agent shall be authorized and empowered to receive service of notice of
violation of the provisions of City Code and State Statutes, to receive orders, to
institute remedial action to effect such orders, and to accept all services of
process pursuant to law on behalf of the property owner.
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O. Guest Disclosure. The licensee must disclose in writinq to all transient quests the
following rules and regulations as part of the rental agreement. In addition, the
disclosures must be conspicuously posted on or near the entrance of the dwelling. The
posted disclosures shall be printed on a form prescribed by the city and include the
following:
All short-term home rentals shall comply with City Code Chapter 38. The following
posted disclosures are a summary of the short-term home rental regulations. For
additional information, please refer to City Code Chapter 38 or contact Mound City Hall.
1. All licensed property shall have a property owner agent who resides within 30
miles and is available 24 -hours a day to respond to complaints and contacts
related to the premises.
The property owner agent for this property
is:
The telephone number for the property owner agent
is:
and/or
2. The maximum number of short-term home renters for this premises
is: occupants.
3. The maximum number of vehicles allowed on this premises is
All short-term home renter vehicles must be parked on the property. No on -
street vehicle parking by a short-term home renter is allowed.
4. All exterior storage shall be stored in a manner consistent with City Code Section
129-314. (Note.- Specific list of activities and regulations to be inserted into
future ordinance draft)
5. Temporary docking or mooring facilities for watercraft (is) (is not) available for
use by guests. Undeclared watercraft docked or moored at a Municipal Dock Site
— Commons or Municipal Dock Site — Multiple Slip Complex may be subiect to
impoundment, pursuant to City Code Chapter 78.
6. Disorderly conduct is prohibited. All disorderly conduct will be reported to the
property owner and property owner agent for this short term home rental and the
police department.
7. Noise regulations are in place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
8. Littering is prohibited.
9. Pets must be kept on leash at all times while outside of the dwelling and must be
immediately picked -up after.
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10. No special events involving more than 3 unregistered quests of the short-term
home rental are allowed to be hosted by registered short-term home renters on
the premises.
11. Any violation of the City Code is a misdemeanor.
Sec. 38-356. License Terms and Renewal.
A. Short-term home rental licenses are valid for a period of two vears. All licenses
operate on a standardized schedule and expire on December 31st.
B. A short-term home rental renewal license must be applied for every two years at
least 60 calendar days prior to the license expiration date. If a new license is not
issued prior to the expiration of the current license, no short-term rental of the
property may occur until a new license is obtained.
C. Licenses are non -transferable and shall expire upon change of ownership of the
rp operty.
D. A license constitutes a limited license granted to the applicant by the city and in
no way creates a vested zoning right.
Sec. 38.356. Denial of Short -Term Home Rental License.
Any property owner aggrieved by the denial non -renewal, or suspension of a short-term
home rental license may appeal to the City Council Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the
City Clerk within ten calendar days after the date of issuance of the written denial non renewal
or suspension, a written statement requesting a hearing before the City Council and setting forth
fully the grounds for the appeal. A hearing shall be held within thirty days of receipt of the
request. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the City Clerk in writing, setting forth the time
and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the applicant at his
or her last known address at least five calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing.
Sec. 38.357. Disorderly Conduct Prohibited.
Disorderly conduct is prohibited on all licensed premises. It shall be the responsibility of
the property owner to ensure that all transient guests conduct themselves in such a manner as
to not cause the licensed premises to be disorderly. For purposes of this Section disorderly
conduct includes, but is not limited to, a violation of any of the following City Code or State
Statute, as may be amended from time to time:
(a) Minn. Stat. $ 609.75 — 609.76, which prohibit gambling;
Minn. Stat. § 609.321 — 609.324, which prohibit prostitution and acts relatinq thereto;
(c) Minn. Stat. § 152.01 — 152.027, which prohibit the unlawful sale or possession of
controlled substances;
Minn. Stat. § 152.092 — 152.095, which prohibit drug paraphernalia;
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(e) Minn. Stat, § 340A.401, which prohibits the unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages;
Minn. Stat. § 340A.503, which prohibits the underage consumption of alcoholic
beverages;
L(; , Minn. Stat. 609.595, which prohibits damage to property;
Minn. Stat. 97B.021, 978.045, 609.66 — 609.67 and 624.712 — 624.716, and City
Code Section 46-66, which prohibit the unlawful possession, transportation, sale, or
use of a weapon;
Minn. Stat. 609.72, which prohibits disorderly conduct, when the violation disturbs
the peace and quiet of the other occupants of the Permitted Premises or other
surrounding premises;
Minn. Stat. 624.20 — 624.21 and City Code Section 46-44, which prohibits
fireworks;
City Code Section 42-2 — 42-4, which prohibit public nuisances;
City Code Section 46-141, which prohibits noise in residential areas;
City Code Sections 14-4, 14-7 — 14-9, 14-37, 14-39 — 14-41, and 14-43, which
prohibits pets from running at large, immediate waste removal, pet nuisances, and
limits of pets on one premises;
(n) Minnesota State Fire Code 302 and 307 — 307.5, and City Code Section 30-50 and
46-46, which limit recreational fires subject to conditions.
Lot City Code Section 78-103 - 78-104, which limits watercraft not owned by the Abutting
Residence owner to be permitted for a period of up to 48 hours, two times in a
calendar year unless a Temporary Visiting Dockage permit has been issued.
A disorderly conduct incident will not be counted as an incident for the purposes of affecting a
license unless it is verified by the Code Enforcement Officer or the police department.
Sec. 38-358. Determination of Disorderly Conduct.
A determination that a short-term home rental licensed premises has been used in a
disorderly manner as described in this Article shall be made by the Code Enforcement Officer
upon evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges
are brought to support a determination of disorderly use, nor shall the fact of dismissal or
acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this Section.
A. Upon determination by the Code Enforcement Officer that a licensed premises was used
in a disorderly manner, the Code Enforcement Officer shall notify the property owner
and/or property owner agent by mail of the violation and direct the property owner and/or
property owner agent to take appropriate action to prevent further violations.
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B. If a second instance of disorderly use of a licensed premises occurs within one (1) year
of an incident for which notice in this Article was given, the Code Enforcement Officer
shall notify the property owner and/or property owner agent by mail of the violation and
shall also require the property owner and/or property owner agent to submit within 15 -
days a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken by the property
owner and/or property owner agent to prevent further disorderly use of the licensed
premises.
C. If a third incident of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within one (1) year
after the second of any two previous instances of disorderly use for which notices were
sent to the property owner and/or property owner agent pursuant to this Article the
short-term home rental license may be revoked, suspended, or not renewed. An action
to revoke, suspend, or not renew a license under this subsection shall be initiated by the
City Manager in the manner described in Section 38 -of this Chapter.
Sec. 38-359. License Suspension, Revocation, or Non -Renewal.
Every short- term home rental license issued under this Chapter is subiect to
suspension, revocation, or non -renewal by the City for any violation of this Chapter or any other
City Code or the law of the State of Minnesota.
A. The City Manaqer may recommend suspension, revocation, or non -renewal of a
short-term home rental license to the City Council. The City Council shall review
the recommendation and the reasons supporting the recommendation and may
suspend, revoke, or not renew the license. The City shall provide the property
owner and/or property owner agent with written notification of the suspension,
revocation. or non -renewal.
The decision of the City Council to suspend, revoke, or not renew a short-term
home rental license following a hearing as provided for in this Chapter can be
appealed as provided by law.
C. If a short-term home rental license is suspended, revoked, or not renewed, it
shall be unlawful for anyone to thereafter allow any new short-term rental
occupancies of the dwelling unit until a new short-term home rental license is
issued for the premises.
D. No person who has had a license revoked or not renewed under this Section
shall not be issued a short-term home rental license for one year from the date of
revocation.
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Sec. 38360. Penalty.
A. In the event of a violation or threatened violation of this Section, the City, in addition to
other remedies is entitled to seek Injunctive Relief or proceedings to prevent, restrain,
correct, or abate such violations or threatened violations.
B. The penalty for a violation of this Article shall be a Misdemeanor.
Section 2. Effective Date.
This ordinance becomes effective on the first day following the date of its publication, or
upon the publication of a summary of the ordinance as provided by Minn. Stat. § 412.191, Subd.
4, as it may be amended from time to time, which meets the requirements of Minn. Stat. §
331A.01, Subd. 10, as it may be amended from time to time.
Passed by the City Council this day of 2018.
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
Published in the Laker the of 2018.
Effective the day of 2018.
(StFikeeut indicates matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
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Hi Sarah—I have reviewed the "Short-term Vacation Rentals Within the City of
Mound" information you sent me. Thanks for this information. Allowing short term
rentals in Mound's residential neighborhoods would cause many problems. The
information you sent me does not include the fact that that short term rentals or
overnight accommodations in Mound's Residential zoned neighborhoods violates
Mounds Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance. I have attached a copy of Mound's
Chapter 129 Zoning to this email. On page 129:4 of Chapter 129 zoning it is
written: "Dwelling, single family, means a building designed exclusively for and
OCCUPIED EXCLUSIVELY BY ONE FAMILY." Therefore the use of the single family
dwelling for occupancy by short term renters or overnight accommodations is in
violation of Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance.
The City of Spring Park prohibits short term rentals and overnight
accommodations. I have attached the email that the City of Spring Park sent me
with the facts as to why their City Code prohibits short term rentals. The City of
Spring Park is enforcing their City Code in a straightforward way, please read the
attachment.
I want to put together a proposal for the City of Mound to prohibit short-term
rentals and overnight accommodations in the City of Mound based on the existing
Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance. Should I work with someone at the City of Mound
to write it up or do I write it up myself? As far as proposing this, should I be
proposing this thru you, as the Community Development Director or should I be
proposing this thru the Mayor and the City Council members? I am willing to do
the work and I plan to have my proposal address enforcement.
What are the next steps I should take?
Sincerely,
Roger Stephanson 4601 Island View Drive. Mound, Mn. 55364. Home Phone 952-
472-0771 2/11/2018
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To Mayor Mark and City Council Members Jeff, Kelli, Jennifer and Ray—
I have been communicating with Sarah Smith, Mound Community
Development Director, over the last few months to track the status of
how Mound will be handling short term vacation rentals. My position is
that allowing short term rentals in Mound's residential neighborhoods
would cause many problems and violates Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning
Ordinance. I have communicated to Sarah that short term vacation
rentals in Mound's Residential zoned neighborhoods violates Mounds
Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance and Sarah did not dispute that this was
true.
So you understand why short term vacation rentals in Mound's
Residential neighborhoods violates Mound's chapter 129 Zoning
Ordinance I have attached a copy of Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning to
this email. Please read page 129:4 of Mound's Chapter 129 zoning
ordinance, there it is written: "Dwelling, single family, means a building
designed exclusively for and OCCUPIED EXCLUSIVELY BY ONE FAMILY."
Therefore the use of the single family dwelling for occupancy by short
term vacation rental is in violation of Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning
Ordinance. If any of you dispute this fact, please explain why it is not
true. There are many reasons why the Zoning Ordinance distinctly calls
out "occupancy", but that will be covered in a separate email
communication.
The City of Spring Park prohibits short term rentals and overnight
accommodations. I have attached the email that the City of Spring Park
sent to me with the facts as to why their City Code prohibits short term
rentals. The City of Spring Park is enforcing their City Code in a
straightforward way, please read the attachment and explain to me
why this approach would not work in Mound.
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I was attempting to work this thru Sarah, but Sarah informed me that
"the Council directed Staff to prepare an ordinance to be brought back
to an upcoming meeting for future discussion/consideration to include
regulations to include short term vacation rental, subject to
permitting/licensing." Short term vacation rental activity does not fit in
residential Mound's neighborhoods, so the request to prepare this
ordinance is unnecessary and a waste of Mound's City resources.
I am proposing that the City of Mound enforces their existing Chapter
129 Zoning Ordinance and therefore prohibit short term vacation
rentals in Mound's residential neighborhoods. I am willing to work with
the City Staff to develop communications so the residents of Mound
understand why short term vacation rentals are prohibited by Mound's
Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance. Enforcement of short term vacation
rental violations will be by the same method that permit violations are
enforced or zoning violations on things such as set back, building height
or hard cover are enforced. I am willing to work with the City Staff, the
Mayor or City Council to resolve this issue. But, I need a clear response
from the City of Mound to the recommendations I have made on this
matter and a response to the questions I have asked.
Sincerely,
Roger Stephanson 4601 Island View Drive. Mound, Mn. 55364. Home
Phone 952-472-0771 2/14/2018 PS: I have attached this information
as a document to this email as well as Spring Park's restriction on STVR
and Mound's chapter 129 zoning Ordinance. I will be sending more
information to the City Council on this matter thru future emails.
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MGmail Roger Stephanson <stephanson8787@gmai1.com>
Short-term rental information
Theresa Schyma <tschyma@ci.spring-park.mn.us> Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:39 AM
To: "stephanson8787@gmail.com" <stephanson8787@gmai1.com>
Good morning Roger,
Below is the information you requested about how the Spring Park City Code addresses short-term
rentals of houses and/or rooms.
Short -Term Rentals of House and/or Room
Short-term rentals or overnight accommodation violate Chapter 42 of the City Code — the Spring
Park Zoning/Shoreland Ordinance (the "Zoning Code"). Section 42-9 of the Zoning Code states as
follows:
Sec. 42-9. - Uses not provided for within zoning districts.
"Whenever in any zoning district a use is neither specifically permitted nor prohibited, the
use shall be considered prohibited. In such case, the city council, on its own initiative or upon
request, may conduct a study to determine if the use is acceptable and if so, what zoning district
would be most appropriate and to determine the conditions and standards relating to development
of the use. The city council or property owner, upon receipt of the staff study, shall, if appropriate,
initiate an amendment to the zoning ordinance to provide for the particular use under consideration
or the cite council shall find that the use is not compatible for development within the city."
Therefore, since short-term home rentals are not listed as a permitted use in any zoning district, they
are considered prohibited. Specifically, houses located in the R-1 residential district permits single
and two family dwelling units only. A dwelling unit is to be used exclusively for residential occupancy
— use of the dwelling as a home. Short term rentals to the public are not permitted in the R-1
residential district.
Thank you,
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Hi Sarah—This is information I sent to Mound Mayor, Mark Wegscheid, before the workshop where
STVR was discussed. You can share it with the City Council or anyone else who is working on this issue of
STVR in Mound. My point of view is if Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance is enforced, than STVR
would not be allowed in most zoned areas in Mound. You may have seen this, if not, please read it, and I
will call you tomorrow, 11/30 to discuss the SNR issue. Thanks,
Roger Stephanson 11/29/2017
To Mayor of Mound Mark Wegscheid—Thank you for the e-mail you sent me on Sept 4th in relation to
the short term rental which occurred on 4609 Island View Drive. I live at 4601 Island View Drive, next
door. In your email you explained that a work shop will be held October 17th and one topic that will be
discussed is short term rentals in neighborhoods, the legality of restricting these actions and how the
restrictions will be enforced. I want to give you my input. It would be an extreme mistake if short term
rentals were allowed in Mound's neighborhoods which are zoned Residential, R-1 and R -1A. I would
recommend that you and the City Council should look closely at Mounds Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance
to determine what can and cannot be done in R-1 and R -1A neighborhoods. I have attached a copy to
this email. In Chapter 129 zoning it reads: Zoning. Article 1. In General. Sec. 129.1 Intent and purpose.
This chapter is adopted for the purpose of:
1 -Protecting the public safety, comfort and general welfare. [My point is that short term rental will
adversely affect public safety, comfort and general welfare in neighborhoods. I give an example later of
a short term rental which adversely affected my safety, comfort and general welfare.]
2 -Promoting the orderly development of the residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and public
areas.[ My point here is that the zoning ordinance might allow short term rental in some zones, such as
maybe business or industrial zoned areas, but not in R-1 or R -1A zoned neighborhoods. ]
Short term rental in my neighborhood violates the Mound Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance. The
neighborhood where the short term rental I describe below occurred in is zoned R -1A. Single family
detached residences are permitted. Definition in the Mound zoning ordinance for Dwelling, single
family: means a building designed exclusively for and OCCUPIED EXCLUSIVELY by one family. [My CAPS]
Short term rental obviously violates the zoning ordinance requirement that the single family dwelling is
"occupied exclusively" by one family.
It seems clear to me that allowing short term rentals in Mound's R-1 and R -1A neighborhoods would
violate Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning ordinance. What Mound needs to do is enforce their Chapter 129
zoning ordinance. Mound can send out a communication to all residents explaining that short term
rental in R -1A and R-1 zoned neighborhoods violates Mounds zoning ordinance. You could send it out in
the quarterly flier you send out to all homes in Mound. This would be similar to what you did with
information about the legality of "Recreational" fires. I have attached a copy of the Chapter 129 Zoning
ordinance to this e-mail. Now, if some owners try to use their building for short term rental, the
neighbors will need to notify the proper person that the violation is occurring. So neighbors will need to
be told who to call; the Police or a contact at the city of Mound. In the Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance it
states that the "Community Development Director" is responsible for the enforcement of this chapter.
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I know that building permits are enforced in Mound, I have seen "Stop work" notices posted on homes
which have started remodeling. I believe that Mound's Chapter 129 Zoning Ordinance can and should be
enforced. Residential neighborhoods need to be kept Residential.
If you read about Multiple -family residential R-3 zoning in the Chapter 129 Zoning ordinance you will
see that there are specific requirements for both parking and sidewalks in R-3 zones. See Chapter 129
zoning page 129:34 [4] Parking and sidewalk requirements. These requirements are not made for R -1A
zones, because the residential density does not require them. If Mound allows short term rentals in R-1
and R -1A neighborhoods, these additional requirements for parking and sidewalks should be applied to
the property which wants to do the short term rental.
The short term rental I describe below demonstrates the many violations to Chapter 129 zoning. And
also demonstrates how short term rentals cause a Public Nuisance. I have attached Chapter 42
Nuisances. See Sec. 42-1. Definitions. [a] Public Nuisance. [1] -Maintaining or permitting a condition
which unreasonably annoys or endangers the safety, health, comfort, or repose of any considerable
number of persons. Mound has the right and responsibility to define, prevent and abate nuisances in the
City limits of Mound. The short term rental I describe below also shows violations to Chapter 46
Offenses and Miscellaneous provisions. I have attached it. Read on page 46:5 Section 46-139.Lurking and
loitering [a], 1. As well as violations to Sec. 46-140 Trespassing [d], 2 and Sec.46-141 Noise in Residential
areas [a], 1, 2, and 3.
The following is what occurred during a short term rental of 4609 Island View Drive in Mound, MN on
September 1" and 2 d, 2017. My home is 4601 Island View Drive, next door to 4609. The eight males
doing a short term rental of 4609 Island View Drive arrived on Friday September 15t, 2017 in the
afternoon. They arrived in three trucks. Two trucks were towing boats and one truck had two personal
water craft on a single trailer. They caused a lot of noise and commotion when finding parking areas for
all those trucks and trailers. Island View Drive was blocked for periods of time. Shortly after the 8 short
term renters arrived, one of the males came to my door and said that he wanted to show me something.
We walked out to the street side of the garage and he asked if he could park one of the trailers, half in
my driveway and half in 4609s. I explained that he could park on the side street, not on Island View
Drive or he could park in the open parking spots at the bottom of Island View, but he could not park in
my driveway. Here is the 1" big problem with short term rental. The property is not large enough to
handle the vehicles, the traffic, the noise and the confusion of the renters when they show up. Also, no
one is on site to settle the renters in, so the renters trespass on the private property of others and
disturb adjacent owners.
I returned to my deck and about 25 minutes later, the same male came down my lawn from the back of
my property and informed me that one of the eight short term renters had broken a glass container in
my driveway. He also said that he cleaned it up. I am concerned for many reasons. What was the short
term renter doing trespassing in my driveway?? How intoxicated was the short term renter?? He broke a
bottle and had only been in the area about a half hour. Note: Many -many cases of beer were carried
into the house. These 8 guys seems very intoxicated.
This group of short term renters were using inappropriate language. They very frequently used the F -
word. They used the F -word as an adjective, adverb, verb and Noun. I am sure you would not want your
children exposed to this language. This behavior does not fit in a Residential neighborhood and it
violates the morals aspect of the intent and purpose of Chapter 129 zoning.
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This group of eight short term renters brought two boats and two personal watercraft. If you allow short
term rental in Residential neighborhoods on the lake, how are you going to assure that any watercraft
brought to the dock gets "licensed" to be there by the City of Mound?
Island View Drive is a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. This group of renters were yelling from the
deck to get the attention of the other renters on the dock and were very noisy during almost all
activities on the property. Short term renters are in the vacation/party frame of mind, not a quiet
Residential frame of mind.
This short term rental was a group of eight males who were in their 305, and a few extra friends who
came and left. This does not make sense for a home in a Residential R -1A neighborhood. There was not
enough parking on the property. There is no parking allowed on Island View. There are no sidewalls on
Island View. The Island View neighborhood does not have the infrastructure to handle short term rental
of properties.
I am concerned about the potential safety problems and security problems caused by short term rental
occurring in the Residential neighborhoods in Mound. In my case the short term renters were eight
males. Did anyone do a thorough background check on all eight of these males? Did any of these eight
males have a criminal history? Were any of these eight males in possession of a firearm? These short
term renters were very intoxicated, but were other drugs being used? I was lucky that these short term
renters were not violent or aggressive. Other Airbnb "Hosts" have not been so lucky. The most
abhorrent example is the Airbnb "Guest" who sexually assaulted a seven year old girl who lived in the
home in which the Airbnb "guest" rented a room. This occurred in the City of Minnetonka on Sept 24tH
If Mound allows short term renters in Residential neighborhoods, Mound is asking for abhorrent
problems. Zoning ordinances are set up to protect the public health and safety and must be enforced.
I strongly believe that if the owner of the house located next door to you decided to rent out his house
to short term rentals. Then one day 3 trucks show up with trailers; they make a bunch of noise; they
block the street and they block access to your driveway. Then within an hour one of the renters
enters/trespasses onto your property twice, thereby disturbing you AND a beer bottle gets broken in
your driveway. Then these short term renters carry in their multiple cases of beer and use the F -word as
an adjective, adverb, noun and verb. Then, of course, these short term renters make more noise than
anyone in the neighborhood. You would strongly feel that your safety, morals, comfort and welfare had
been adversely affected.
Now, the reason I did not call the police is because I did not know anything about these 8 males. I knew
they were intoxicated, but I knew nothing about how quickly they anger or if they had any guns or
weapons in their 3 vehicles. My concern was if the police came by and "warned" them and then left, the
police showing might make at least one of the 8 males mad and decide to take out their anger on me or
my property. My safety and general welfare was adversely affected by this short term rental.
This was the 2nd time that 4609 was rented to short term renters. The first one was very bad. The short
term rental was two couples with 2 children and a dog. Plus many other people stopping by. Very noisy
and lots of vehicles coming and going. Dog barking on the deck. They didn't care, they were just there
for a few days. I told the owner of 4609 of the noise and problems this first short term rental caused. I
thought the next one would be better, but as I described above, it was 5 times worse. Once I sent an e-
mail to the owners of 4609 explaining what happened during the 2nd rental, they took their house off
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the Airbnb rental site. They must have realized that short term rental in a residential neighborhood does
not fit in. They tried to communicate to both these short term renters and explain that this was a quiet
residential neighborhood. The short term renters said they understood, but their actions were not
appropriate for a residential neighborhood. Worse than not appropriate, more like totally unacceptable
Lastly, but of high importance, I want you to read Sec 46-70 Residency Prohibition [a] Residency
Prohibition. [1]- It is unlawful for any designated offender to establish a permanent or temporary
residence within 2,000 feet of any school, day care center, park or playground. This "law" is written to
keep sexual predators away from areas that children gather. In a residential neighborhood this is tough
to enforce, but you get to know your neighbors and know what to expect from them. But with short
term rental occurring in R-1 and R -1A residential neighborhoods, this law will be impossible to enforce.
Too many people coming and going. And they are not coming to stay, go to work in the morning and be
part of the neighborhood. They are on vacation and are ready to party.
I do not plan to attend the Oct 17th, 2017 workshop. You can share this with the Council Members. I
have attached a copy, which might be easier to share. How can I get updated on your progress on
handling of short term rentals in Mound? I would be glad to provide input or attend future meetings
once you define the approach Mound plans to take.
Roger Stephanson 4601 Island View Drive, Mound, MN. October 11th, 2017.
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From: Michael Lattery [mai Ito: mlattery@summit-mortgage.com]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2018 9:35 AM
To: Sarah Smith
Subject: RE: Checking In on Progress regarding Short -Term rental regulation talks
with the City council?
Sarah, as a home owner, I think it's important that the city not remove property owners rights
to short term rental of their properties. I do however believe that that right should not
interfere with other property owners right to the "quiet enjoyment" or impede on their full use
of their properties as a result.
During the October City council meeting there were a few property owners that spoke against
short term rentals all together. Most of their concerns were valid and need to be addressed in
any conversation about short term rentals and any regulations placed on property owners that
would like to continue their short term rentals. But simply removing the ability of property
owners to rent their homes short term doesn't serve the entire community and would only
address individual concerns. Our community benefits from these types of rentals economically
as the majority of these renters are vacationing and spending money in our city, at our
business's. The average visitor will spend $200-$300 a day in our restaurants, grocery stores
and area attractions. Plus introduces hundreds of visitors to our great city as a potential place
to live.
The answer in my opinion is some type of regulations, or licensing that could be enforced like
any other long term rentals currently are. If an applicant receives complaints or is in violation
they can be sited, ask to correct, and even lose their ability to rent their homes if violations
continue or are ignored. My hope would be cost to city to create and manage would be offset
by the economic loss associated with simply not allowing short term rentals, or if needed offset
by a small licensing fee's collected by applicants..
Thanks for Keeping us in mind
Michael Lattery
Mortgage Advisor
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Phone: 612.270.9039 Fax: 651.683.4163
NMLS# 365811
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2415 Wilshire Boulevard
Mound, MN. 55364
(952)472-0604
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Sarah Smith, Community Development Director and Rita Trapp, HKGI Consultant Planner
Date: March 15, 2018
Planning Commission and Planning Department 2017 Project Summary
Provided below is a summary projects which were undertaken and/or completed by the
Planning Commission and the Community Development Department. It is important to note
that several of these projects were done in cooperation and with assistance from other
Departments/Consultants.
2040 Mound Comprehensive Plan update process/activities
- Social Pinpoint (Community Engagement Phase 1)
- Chapter by chapter review/discussion
- Land Use Plan and Parks Plan Open House (Community Engagement Phase 11)
- Planning Commission public hearing and City Council action authorizing
distribution for six month adjacent governmental unit and agency review.
• New Planning Commissioner training
• Emergency management training seminar
• Transition to electronic planning case presentation (in -progress)
• Review and recommendation related to modififications to the Mound Harbor Project
Area and TIF Plan
• Amendments to City land use approvals for Indian Knoll Manor apartment
remodel/addition and new townhome construction project related to modified storm
water management system
• Approval of amendments to City Code Chapter 129 and City Code Chapter 42 related to
exterior storage and nuisance regulations
• Dutch Lake Preserve assisted living project approvals including major subdivision -final
plat; also development agreement and building permit issuance
• Serenity Hill on Halsted Bay active senior condo project including major subdivision -
final plat; also development agreement (currently in process)
• Approval of amendments to City Code Chapter 129 (Zoning) related to swimming pool
enclosure requirements
• Approval of Eva and Abbie Addition including sketch plan, major subdivision -preliminary
plat, and variance approvals
• City of Minnetrista 2040 Comprehensive Plan update review and recommendation
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