HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.16.21 work session minutes COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 16, 2021
4:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, and Juon.
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that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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that the Minutes of August 2,2021, as proposed,be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Objective: Discussion of the Housing Needs Assessment.
Brian Schoon, Director of Development at INRCOG, provided an overview of the Housing
Needs Assessment. The Housing Needs Assessment was last completed in 2011 and since that
time housing has changed considerably. The purpose of the assessment is to assess the quality
and affordability of the current housing stock, identify unmet needs, develop a guide for
residential planning and development policies, and to provide data to support applications for
grants,tax credits,etc. Highlights from the assessment include the following: Most homes(82%)
are in good condition, but revitalization needs are extensive, demand for housing programs
outweighs resources, residents appreciate downtown revitalization and want improvements in
other neighborhoods, and increased housing production might be needed if population grows
(e.g. 20 more homes per year if population reaches 71,536 by 2030).
Council members and Mayor Hart discussed the Housing Needs Assessment with Mr. Schoon
and Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director.
Objective: Update on Engineering Department operations.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer,provided an overview of Engineering Department operations.
Council members and Mayor Hart discussed Engineering Department operations with Mr.
Knutson.
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that the meeting be adjourned at 5:12 p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk