06-26-2017 Council Work Session Packet

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: April 11, 2016 ITEM NO: 16 Department Approval: Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: Name Jeremy Barnhart Mj� Planning Title Community Development Director Item Description: #15-3759, City of Orono, Text Amendment: Short Term (Vacation) Rentals Application Summary At their meeting on March 14, the Council discussed Vacation Rentals, ultimately tabling action on the item pending further investigation to determine what other cities are doing, and what legal ramifications there might be with a proposed ordinance. Staff contacted several area cities: The City Attorney will respond to the legal questions posed by Council. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted, with a vote of 5-1 on February 16, 2016. The one dissenting vote was due to the opinion that there was not sufficient problem to warrant an ordinance amendment. Rental city Ordinance/ Short term Notes rental specific? policy? Excelsior Yes No For 4 or more units Minnetonka Beach No No Greenwood No Yes Prohibits lease terms less than 30 days Deephaven No No Wayzata Yes No By license. All rental is treated the same Medina No No Minnetonka No Yes Lodging license Mound No No Plymouth Yes No License required, 3 yr. term Spring Lake Park No No The City Attorney will respond to the legal questions posed by Council. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted, with a vote of 5-1 on February 16, 2016. The one dissenting vote was due to the opinion that there was not sufficient problem to warrant an ordinance amendment.