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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAHAB Minutes 02-10-21Bozeman Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, 2-10-21 Page 1 of 4 THE COMMUNITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES Wednesday, February 10, 2021 00:12:05 WebEx Meeting Information A) 00:12:15 Call meeting to order B) 00:12:16 Disclosures C) 00:12:28 Changes to the Agenda Chairman Seeburg requested that Board Member updates be the last FYI item instead of the first. D) Public Service Announcements E) 00:13:08 Approval of Minutes E.1 Minutes Approval for 01-13-2021 Cover Page CAHAB Minutes 01-13-2021 DRAFT.docx 00:13:37 Motion E) Approval of Minutes Greg Stratton: Motion Kevin Thane: 2nd Board Member Thane made a correction to change the word for to from at time stamp 29:03. 00:14:43 Vote on the Motion to approve E) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 7 - 0 Approve: Noel Seeburg Hannah Van Wetter Kevin Thane Bozeman Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, 2-10-21 Page 2 of 4 Kyla Tengdin Greg Stratton Jacy Conradt Disapprove: None F) Consent G) 00:14:59 Public Comment Amy Ferrence (410 N Willson) commented on the meeting she had with Marty Matsen at the beginning of the week regarding redevelopment of lots. Encouraged maintaining the character of the neighborhoods when considering making changes to lots. H) 00:21:13 Special Presentation H.1 The Bozeman Community Plan 2020 - Highlights and Intersections with Housing Affordability Cover Page 00:21:24 Staff Presentation Planner Chris Saunders presented on the City of Bozeman Growth Policy where he informed the board of the role the Growth Policy plays in development of the City and went over the process of moving forward after a new Growth Policy is adopted. 00:37:20 Board Questions Board member Thane asked for clarification of the relationship between the community plan and the strategic plan. Board Member Stratton asked about the development atmosphere in Bozeman regarding the turnover time of projects and mentioned that he would like to see projects move through the planning stages in a timelier manner. He also asked if there is anything in the works to improve the congeniality of building and growth within the city limits and stated that he does not feel that the different implemented policies are working well together. Board Member Thane asked about the Wastewater Plan update and how it works with the Strategic Plan. I) Action Items J) 01:02:14 FYI/Discussion J.2 01:02:26 Review of City Commission Work Session 1/26/2021: Builders Panel Discussion Cover Page Bozeman Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, 2-10-21 Page 3 of 4 Board Member Stratton commented on building projects and the cost of affordable housing projects and that it is cheaper for builders to support affordable housing rather than inclusionary zoning projects. Chairman Seeburg recommended waiting to bring up the discussion again next month once more is known about inclusionary zoning. J.3 01:13:10 Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board - Setting Board Priorities for 2021 Cover Page 2021 priorities email.pdf Chairman Seeburg commented on a discussion he had with Board Member Van Wetter regarding the direction that CAHAB should be moving towards in the future. Board Member Tengdin commented on the need for more resources for those in the median income and that those people need to not be left out of access to resources. Board Member Stratton added a goal to replenish cash funds to builders in order to encourage them to support projects that support people that fall below the median income Board Member Tengdin commented on an idea to implement zoning for affordable housing. Which would give better resources to those in lower income categories. Board Member Van Wetter commented on her discussion with Chairman Seeburg, asking for focus on tying everything back to overlaying topics that are addressed during meetings as well as tackling strategies that are easy to address in a timelier manner. Board Member Thane added that CAHAB should be more specific with plans and ideas in order to strictly convey wants and expectations for projects and their builders. Staff liaison Andreasen recommended that board members send their ideas to the chairman and he compile everything and share with the group. J.1 01:35:28 Board Member Updates Cover Page Board Member Ripley-Weamer announced that she will be taking a leave of absence for Maternity Leave and gave HRDC project updates. Deputy Mayor Cunningham gave an update on the affordable housing action plan. Chairman Seeburg provided an update on affordable housing in the community. Staff Liasion Andreasen gave an update to the Board regarding projects that she has been working on. 01:41:42 Chairman Seeburg extended meeting to 10:00 a.m. in order for the board to view Liaison Andreasen's slide show. Bozeman Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, 2-10-21 Page 4 of 4 01:43:08 Staff Presentation Staff Liaison Andreasen presented on year end information regarding what CAHAB did last year and where she views CAHAB going in the following year. 01:55:16 Board Questions Board Member Thane requested clarification on engineering design updates. 01:58:41 Legislative update Liaison Andreasen gave an update on recent legislative actions regarding Affordable Housing. K) 02:00:41 Adjournment 02:00:54 Motion K) Adjournment Greg Stratton: Motion Kevin Thane: 2nd For more information please contact Tanya Andreasen, tandreasen@bozeman.net. This board generally meets the second Wednesday of the month from 08:00 am to 9:30 am.