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Regular City Council Meeting <br />Monday,June21,2021 <br />Page 15 <br />Councilmember Etten thought this represented a lot of good work. He always ap­ <br />preciated the goals and who is responsible for it and the timelines, and thought it <br />held them accountable so they are looking for action to happen. He stated one of <br />the pieces that Community Development noted in the housing category with look­ <br />ing at doing another single-family affordable unit as the City did with Habitat for <br />Humanity, something similar to that and also consideration of a land trust for other <br />ways to create affordable home ownership for people in the community. <br />Mayor Roe believed with the affordable home ownership part, there was talk about <br />the acquisition of one or more properties in 2022. So that piece is there but he <br />would second the notion of looking at the land trust concept, either on their own or <br />perhaps in some partnership because sometimes it helps to have some critical mass <br />on that. <br />Councilmember Strahan also reiterated the land trust as an option. She knew that <br />some people have come forward with tiny homes and other options. She was not <br />sure about the long-term value of those, but thought of those or prefab homes and <br />there is a lot of innovative ways to utilize space. She hoped the City can stay open <br />to possibilities, noting she thinks ownership is a huge thing, and a way to really <br />help people build generational wealth. <br />Councilmember Groff thanked staff and thought this was heading in the direction <br />the Council has been discussing. He echoed the comments about land trust as a <br />good option to look at because it does maintain the affordability into the future. <br />Councilmember Willmus concurred with the comments of the rest of the Council. <br />Mayor Roe thought this seemed to be manageable and in line with priorities the <br />Council has been expressing. Those two things meet with his satisfaction. <br />Public Comment <br />Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment with no one indicating a <br />desire to speak. <br />Etten moved, Strahan seconded, approval of the 2021-2022 Policy Priority Plan. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Strahan, Groff, Willmus, Etten, and Roe. <br />Nays: None <br />i.Discuss Vacancy on Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commis­ <br />sion