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Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board
September 11th, 2019 | 8:00 AM | City Hall Commission Room: 121 N. Rouse Ave A. 08:01:39 AM (00:01:32) Call meeting to order & Roll Call
Present were:
• Terry Cunningham (Commission Liaison)
• Greg Stratton
• Noel Seeberg
• Steven Wheeler
• Kevin Thane (Chairman)
• David Magistrelli
• Dulaney Collins
• Loren Olsen (Staff Representative)
Excused Absence:
• Jody Bartz
B. 08:01:58 AM (00:01:51) Changes to the Agenda
C. 08:02:02 AM (00:01:55) Public Comment
Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for
individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an
opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit
your comments to three minutes.
08:02:40 AM (00:02:33) Erica Skinger, 815 N. 5th Ave., #7 (Sunset Mobile Home Court). Ms. Skinger
informed the board members on her challenges in her required relocation due to re-development and
closing of the mobile home court.
D. 08:11:24 AM (00:11:17) Minutes for Approval
• 8.14.19 Minutes (PDF)
o 8.14.19 Video Link
08:11:29 AM (00:11:22) Motion: David Magistrelli
08:11:34 AM (00:11:27) Motion Seconded: Steve Wheeler
08:11:41 AM (00:11:34) Vote: Motion carried 6-0
E. 08:11:57 AM (00:11:50) Disclosures: Kevin Thane disclosed that he is on the working group for
Affordable Housing Action Plan as the board’s representative.
F. 08:12:20 AM (00:12:13) Special Presentations
1. Bozeman Community Plan (Growth Policy) Update – Chris Saunders
• Bozeman Community Plan Presentation Slides 9.11.19
Community Development Manager Chris Saunders gave an overview of the history and purpose
of general planning. Mr. Saunders described the Bozeman Community Plan, also known as the
Growth Policy. The costs of redoing infrastructure is very high and the nature of the community
is changing so good planning is critical. Mr. Saunders stated the current Community Plan
revision is adding ways to quantitatively rate the performance of the city in the changing
community. The current Community Plan revision is also looking into building patterns in, and
out, of city limits and the impact on community services. Mr. Saunders stressed the importance
of cooperation between City and County Planning offices.
Mr. Saunders stated the Planning Board does not have a draft document out yet, but board
members are in the process of moving forward toward a final document. The public can find
more details on the Bozeman Community Plan under city projects on the city website.
08:41:36 AM (00:41:30) Mr. Saunders responded to questions from the Board members on the
presentation.
G. 08:53:27 AM (00:53:20) Action Items
1. 08:56:01 AM (00:55:54) Examine Community Housing Action Plan Prioritized Tools
Review foundational structure elements and evaluate existing community capacity – e.g. governance
structure, public education, monitoring, unit management, funding, capacity, and determine
appropriate roles and responsibilities for organizations/entities/individuals to consider accelerating
community housing production.
• September Working Group Packet
• Public Open House Feedback Summary from 8.20.19
• Action Plan Process Schedule |Updated 8.28.19
08:53:48 AM (00:53:42) Board Chairman Thane gave an update from the Affordable Housing Action
Plan working group. He presented topics that the group is working on.
08:54:48 AM (00:54:42) Mr. Thane questioned the board members on the role that CAHAB should play
in the removal of regulatory barriers through changes in the city code. Members discussed that CAHAB,
with the help of planning staff, city commissioners and legal staff, could recommend changes in code to
promote affordable housing. Mr. Thane opened discussion with board members on additional topics
that need addressed for facilitate affordable housing.
09:17:15 AM (01:17:09) City Commissioner Terry Cunningham added the Community Housing Action
Plan should be community driven. This would include partnerships with as many community partners
that can step up to the task. There is also consideration of a community trust to assist in the goals.
09:18:48 AM (01:18:42) Board Members discussed the potential of additional federal funding and bank
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) lending funds if the population exceeds 50,000 in the 2020 US
Census.
H. FYI/Discussion
1. 09:20:59 AM (01:20:52) Real Estate Market Update (Seeburg)
Board member Seeberg gave an overview of the current trend of the real estate market within
the city limits. The past year was a strong year for condominiums and less of a seller’s market
for single-family homes.
2. 09:25:19 AM (01:25:12) Willow Springs Update (Guyer)
Brian Guyer could not attend the meeting. Tracy Menuez, Associate Director and Community
Development Director, HRDC, gave an update on the ground breaking of Willow Springs Phase 1,
with 12 units. This phase is under construction and expected occupancy for March or April
2020.
3. 09:26:22 AM (01:26:15) Update on Upcoming Developments which Include Affordable
Housing Plans (Olsen)
Affordable Housing Program Manager Loren Olsen gave an update on the West Winds
Subdivision’s six affordable homes that will be available in October. Fifteen families on HRDC’s
wait list are interested. A planned open house is set for prospective buyers to look over the
homes. Mr. Olsen will arrange an open house with the developer of West Winds Subdivision for
CAHAB members to look over the homes.
Mr. Olsen also updated the board that the proposed subdivision Norton Ranch will have 15
affordable homes and the proposed Allison Subdivision will have four or five affordable homes
planned.
I. 09:31:37 AM (01:31:30) Adjournment | 9:30 AM
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