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EDC Minutes <br /> July 21, 2020 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> • Use the Housing Trust Fund to incent new construction <br /> • Host Developers onsite to build interest <br /> Policy& Regulation Recommendations <br /> • Encourage municipalities to expedite development approval process <br /> • Consider flexible, less restrictive zoning to allow for more (and more <br /> affordable) housing types <br /> • Explore a premier resort tax to fund housing for seasonal workers <br /> • Grant density bonuses for small-footprint developments <br /> Recommendations for Programs and Incentives <br /> • Work with employers to create a Down Payment Assistance Program to <br /> boost home ownership <br /> • Supplement a program to support housing rehabilitation <br /> • Encourage large seasonal employers to provide housing for employees. <br /> Encourage them to create a program for roommate and host-family <br /> pairing <br /> • Assist small businesses with pooling resources to increase options for <br /> seasonal workers <br /> • Incent developers who provide a mix of housing price-points within their <br /> developments <br /> Support Development of Creative Housing Types <br /> • Accessory dwelling units <br /> • Pocket neighborhoods <br /> • Co-op housing <br /> � Campgrounds with cabins for seasonal workers <br /> • Dormitory-style housing <br /> • Container homes or tiny-home Villages <br /> Commissioner Lubke inquired about the Small Cities Grants presentation Mr. <br /> Schommer gave to the Commission last year. Mr. Schommer stated the Small <br /> Cities Grant needs to demonstrate a need and interest for improvements, <br /> unfortunately in Pequot Lakes there was not enough residential interest for the <br /> grant. The primary focus has to be low income housing but can help with <br /> commercial rehab also if residential interest is high enough. <br /> Commissioner Lelwica inquired if the City of Pequot Lakes will apply again in <br /> 2021 for the Small Cities Grant. Ms. Duus stated that the City will try again next <br /> year for the Grant. Mr. Schommer stated that the HRA would like to help the City <br /> with the process again for 2021. <br /> 5. 2021 Economic Development Preliminarv Budaet—Anaie Duus <br /> Ms. Duus gave the overview of the 2021 preliminary budget along with the 2020 <br /> actual, used and variance. <br /> Commissioner Lubke inquired what the remaining $5,000 will be used for and if <br /> not used will it just go away. Ms. Duus stated it will go back to the General Fund <br />