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responding to any questions or issues that may arise. <br />Jeanne went to the listening session that the Planning Commission held in February. At that time <br />three possible options were presented, however none of these included a seven or 30 day <br />minimum stay, which we were surprised to see currently being considered. This is absolutely the <br />wrong thing to do. It is literally the opposite of short-term vacation rental, turning visitors into <br />tenants, thus promoting the use of more properties not occupied or managed by the owner. The <br />VRBO and AirBnB owners that Jeanne met at the meeting all felt strongly that they take pride in <br />their properties, want to maintain good neighbor relations, and monitor their guests closely, <br />through in-person communication, written policies and house rules that are tailored to their <br />properties and enforced. <br />We personally are not opposed to an ordinance or reasonable licensure requirements, although <br />some hosts are concerned that the possible fees associated with licensure might be a barrier, as <br />nobody is getting rich doing this. <br />Jeanne and I would be happy to work with staff, educate, speak or do whatever makes sense to <br />help develop a reasonable policy that balances the needs of all community members in Orono, <br />while also contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to the Lake Minnetonka area. <br />Eliminating the typical short -stay (2-7 days) of most AirBnB experiences in our community through <br />this course of action would be an unfortunate decision, impacting everyone's pocket -books, <br />including local business owners and the city. <br />Thanks. <br />Rick. <br />