HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-55 Approving Findings of FactCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION UNIU. 2023-55
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: McKee
June 22, 2023
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE XI OF THE BUSINESS REGULATIONS OF THE CORCORAN
CITY CODE RELATED TO RENTAL DWELLING LICENSES.
(CITY FILE 22-046)
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran proposed the creation of a rental dwelling license ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of residents of
Corcoran; and
WHEREAS, the operation of rental properties is a business enterprise that includes certain
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, homeownership is the capstone of e
ensuring homeownership remains attainable with
conomic wellbeing and the City has an interest in
in Corcoran; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in protecting the character of neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed ordinance at a duly called public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corcoran, Minnesota,
thClt it does approve an amendment to add Chapter 118 within Title XI (Business Regulations) Of
the City Code to include rental dwelling licensing provisions, based on the following findings.
1. The amendments will regulate rental properties through the adoption of a licensing,
inspection, and maintenance program.
2. The amendments will ensure the safety and welfare of renters who reside in Corcoran.
3. The amendments will limit the recent phenomena of corporate owned homes within
Corcoran and ensure homeownership remains attainable for individuals.
4. The amendments will limit the density of rental properties within a given block to protect
the existing character of a neighborhood and ensure adequate City resources are
maintained.
The amendments will preserve the housing stock within the City
The amendments will ensure that property owners are held responsible for the
maintenance of properties and the conduct of tenants.
7. The amendments are consistent with State Law, other City Code standards, and City
policies.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION 114U. 2023-55
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
June 22, 2023
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 22nd day of June
2023.
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich —City Clerk
T6m Mc�Cee -Mayor
City Seal
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