could bring back a draft ordinance at the next meeting. The Commission
agreed.
Discussion on parking and parking districts.
2.
The Mayor requested that this item be taken first. The Commission agreed.
Sean Hurtubise joined the meeting.
Jim Bagniewski asked how the parking district and pay to park efforts were
going especially around the campuses and if there are any other updates. Joe
Pederson, Parking Utility Coordinator, stated that the parking district ordinance
is in place. As of now there are no parking benefit districts in place but the pay
to park efforts have been heavily utilized. Jim Bagniewski asked if the City has
moved forward to exempt businesses from having to provide parking. Staff
stated that the City has eliminated off-street parking requirements for
commercial businesses but has not for multi-family developments. Based on
feedback from neighborhoods, staff decided to hold off on this effort until after
the Comprehensive Plan has been updated to see if this issue is identified as a
priority or need.
Discussion on possible regulation/legislation of AirBnBs/short-term rentals.
3.
Staff provided a recap of the direction from the Commission and their efforts to
date. Staff put together a draft ordinance based on the direction and stated
that they shared it with other departments for review. Jessica Stanton asked
how this relates to the County's registration and whether they need to renew
every year. Staff stated that they would only need one inspection but would
need to renew license annually. Jessica Stanton asked if short-term rentals are
supposed to be licensed from the county by state law. Staff stated that is
correct.
Ralph Geary stated that he really liked the Green Bay ordinance and would
like to follow that.
Sean Hurtubise asked in relation to license revocation who determines what a
legitimate police call is. Ellen Atterbury suggested a legitimate police call be
kept consistent with other ordinances. Her suggestion was to take from the
chronic nuisance premise ordinance which includes a call for service which
requires enforcement action as a legitimate police call.
CM Sleznikow asked if there is state legislation regulating what municipalities
can do with short-term rentals. Staff stated the regulations for short-term
rentals are not as strict as those imposed on long-term rentals.
Jessica Stanton stated she is in favor of keeping the City license fee to cover
administrative costs and not cause barrier for those wanting to pursue having a
short-term rentals.
Greg Clark said there is a big difference within the short-term rental market.
Clark said some people only open a room of their house for guests. Other
owners have multiple properties and do not live in the area. Clark asked if
there was a way to be able to differentiate how we regulate the different types
of short-term rentals.
Mayor Reynolds asked for guidance on penalties and fees from the Committee.
Committee Members did not have any suggestions. Mayor Reynolds told staff to
use their discretion for setting penalties and fees.
