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EDC Minutes March 15,2022 Page 2 of 4 7-9 a.m. 6. Crow Wing County Assessor Sandra Brueland explained the assessment process: value properties annually, every 5 years physically value properties, annual assessment notices mailed by March 31st, appeal process through local and County boards, and values are set by mass appraisal system (evaluation of several properties by ownership). Pequot Lakes next physical evaluation will be summer 2022. Discussion ensued regarding the EDC's plan for infill of vacant lots, infrastructure affecting appraisals, mass appraisal system, and physical property evaluations. 7. Workforce Housing Update—Accessory Dwelling Units Mr. Jurchen gave an overview of the staff report. Mr. Jurchen stated he has worked with Dawn Bittner with lots that have been identified that can be built without CUP or variances. Mr. Jurchen has now been working on getting owner information to contact them. Discussion ensued regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), ADU's as short- term rental properties, current City Ordinance on guest cottages/guest quarters and presenting the possibility of changing the ordinance to allow ADUs. Consensus of the EDC is for Mark to present the ADU to the Planning &Zoning Commission at their April meeting. 8. Potential Builders—Heart of the Good Life Chair Lottman would like to see potential builders come into the meeting to discuss plan for the Heart of the Good Life. Mr. Glynn stated that the HOTGL is a TIF district, that is a 9-year commitment. The city can decide to put out an RFP regarding set amount of land to develop. Discussion ensued regarding bringing in builders, dividing the HOTGL into ballfield, residential builds by removing land from TIF district, and to keep commercial TIF district. Consensus of the EDC is to have Mr. Glynn work with Widseth to come up with a couple different concepts for the HOTGL. 9. 2022 Project Goals There are no changes in project goals from the February meeting.