Clearwater, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-6
Hearing procedure
Operative Text
Before suspending a registration certificate or imposing conditions thereon, a hearing shall be held before the city council at a regular or special meeting and the owner shall be afforded an opportunity to appear and be heard at such hearing after receiving at least ten days' written notice by mail. The notice shall state the date, time and location of the hearing and the reasons for considering the adverse action. At the hearing, the owner may present evidence of mitigating circumstances showing the absence of any need for adverse action. The city council shall in good faith hear and consider all evidence in making a determination and, at the conclusion of the hearing, shall make a decision regarding suspension, the imposition of any reasonable conditions, both, or neither, and shall make findings on the record to support its decision. A decision by the city council is final and shall be subject only to judicial review in accordance with state law. The city council may postpone or continue a hearing for up to six months if, in its sole discretion, it determines that the owner has taken appropriate measures that will prevent further instances of disorderly use on the rental premises.
Under Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-6, before the city council can suspend a rental registration certificate or attach conditions to one, it must first hold a formal hearing at a regular or special council meeting. The property owner must receive at least ten days' written notice by mail, specifying the hearing's date, time, location, and the reasons for the potential adverse action. The council must genuinely consider all evidence presented before issuing a written decision, which is final except for judicial review under state law; the council may also delay the hearing by up to six months if it finds the owner has taken meaningful corrective steps.
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Property owners subject to proceedings under Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-6 typically watch for written notice arriving at least ten days before any scheduled city council hearing, since that notice triggers the formal process. Compliant operators generally document corrective actions taken to address disorderly-use concerns, as presenting evidence of mitigating circumstances at the hearing is expressly permitted by this provision. Operators who have already implemented meaningful remedial measures may find the council willing to postpone the hearing for up to six months, so maintaining clear records of those measures is a common practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-6 establishes a public hearing process before the city council can suspend or place conditions on a landlord's rental registration certificate, which can be relevant to tenants living in properties facing enforcement action. Tenants who are aware of ongoing disorderly-use issues at their rental property may wish to monitor city council meeting agendas, as these hearings are held at regular or special public meetings. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help tenants understand how registration proceedings under this provision may affect their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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