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February 3, 2016 <br />Jeremy Barnhart Community Development Director, City of Orono <br />P4 Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay MN 55323 <br />Dear Jeremy and Orono City Planning Commission, <br />I would like to make a public comment for the workshop on February 3rd regarding the proposed <br />ordinance dealing with short term rentals. I agree that establishing standards for the protection of <br />renter, neighborhood and community at large Is a very laudable goal. I do not feel that prohibiting these <br />rentals is the right approach. The City of Orono and the surrounding cities has a definite lack of available <br />housing for short term people coming into the area and as such people that may do short term rentals <br />help fill some of this need for the community. <br />Having been a 43 year resident of Orono and most recently moving away for business in the last 6 years i <br />built my retirement home in Orono with an eye to returning to It Ina couple of years. The ability forme <br />to rent the home on a short term basis occasionally throughout the year has been a benefit to a great <br />many people and has allowed me to maintain a presence In the community that I wish to return to. I <br />take great care to screen all potential tenants and minimize the impact on the neighborhood and this <br />also allows me to invest and keep up my property to the highest possible standards for the benefit of <br />the neighborhood. <br />I feel that putting some standard in place such as a minimum 3 day rental or 1 week rental may help <br />significantly as well as establishing a resolution process for any problems that may arise from any <br />disputes or problems that neighbors may have. I have several rental properties in different communities <br />across the country and most communities level a small fee on each of the people renting the properties <br />to help defray this cost. This allows them to establish a resolution process If there are any problems <br />with renters that could be handled In a manner so all neighbors are treated properly and able to enjoy <br />their homes. <br />I would be happy to serve on an advisory board or give additional input in person if needed. I can be <br />reached at (512) 245-9665. <br />Sincerely, <br />r3w'w- fy%UQ <br />Benjamin Mllbrath <br />Owner: 1404 Balder Park Rd, Wayzata MN 55391 <br />