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\u201cBefore registration is issued, these are the requirements given to us by our fire marshal\u2019s office:\u00a0 at least one operable emergency escape in each bedroom, so something like a window that is not obstructed, does not have furniture in front of it, at least one working smoke detector in each bedroom and level of the property, at least one carbon carbon monoxide detector, the gas appliances, at least one fire extinguisher over the floor and a clear evacuation plan,\u201d Novosad said. \u201cAs I mentioned, a local contact person will be part of that safety as well, not just for us on our side but the people occupying this space. Registration is issued when all fees have been paid, the applicant has submitted a complete application and has passed the fire marshal inspection.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Breaking down the revenue the city will collect, Novosad shared that the city tax will add two percent onto the seven percent the state collects for hotel occupancy taxes. The agenda item memo states that the city believes it can bring in $75,000 annually in revenue from these properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Novosad answered questions from council members, as nobody spoke at the public hearing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Councilman Mark Loffrgen asked how Novosad and the CVB determined what a short-term rental is, and Novosad confirmed that the city used the state\u2019s definition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShort term rental also known as transient rentals, short term vacation rentals or resort dwelling units, means any residential structure including a single family home, an accessory structure or an apartment or condominium building or any portion used for accommodations to occupants for a time of less than 30 consecutive days,\u201d Novosad said. \u201cThe definition of short term rental does not include a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, executive suite or any other nonresidential use, longer for 30 days that are still advertised as available on a nightly basis in those categories.\u201d<\/p>\n
The second reading of the ordinance will be voted on again at the next City Council meeting on May 5. <\/p>\n