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EDC Minutes August 18, 2020 Page 2 of 4 ----------------------------- 5. Workforce Housinq Studv Chair Lindholm shared that at the July 19, 2020 meeting the Commission was presented the information regarding the Workforce Housing Study, which allows us to figure out our next steps. Chair Lindholm stated we, as a City and Commission, are heading in the right way to start 6. Pequot Lakes Housinq Inventorv— Mark Jurchen Mr. Jurchen presented the housing inventory of vacant lots and homes that either need to be rehabbed or torn down to create better housing. Mr. Jurchen stated they tried to identify two areas within the housing inventory: (1)those with existing water and sewer and (2)those with at least a paved road within a short distance to keep investment by city for in#rastructure at a minimum. Commissioner Lelwica said she wq��ike to start by thankir�g Mr. Jurchen for putting together this inventory. Sh��ted the City of Pequot��Lakes lacks housing for individuals who work within our G��: �ommissi�er Lelwica v�t�uld like to explore possible incentives for builders a�cJ/or taofiieowners to rehab their homes or build new construction. Commissioner Reick stated the��ity of Pequot�r�kes did try to apply for the Small Cities Grant Program,however there was a I��k of interest for the program. The City of Pequot Lakes will attempt to get t#te program again next year for ouF r�dei�s. ;; Mr. Jurch��stated we r�ed to consid�r engaging partners such as government, realtors, and c�ntractors�.#o try to brainstorm on possible ways to improve our housing inventory witi�ir��q�ot Lakes. Chair Lindholm inquited�about tFi�Pr�serve Golf Course development. Mr. � Jurchen stated that th��as a 14-unit�evelopment going up there, however, we need to see where our mone;ys need to be spent. Mr. Jurchen said that there needs to be a look at how we can bring in a larger tax base. Chair Lindholm inquired how do we get to individuals who own multiple lots before they list these properties. Mr. Jurchen said if the task force could possibly start talks with property owners now, in the future there could be a real opportunity for the City. Commissioner Lubke inquired if this should be more the responsibility of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority(HRA)than the EDC to find the housing options. Mr. Jurchen stated one of the key elements of the housing inventory is to involve the Housing & Redevelopment Authority in the task force to not just manage the properties but to start researching housing opportunities within the City of Pequot Lakes.