Strategic Plan
CITY OF
JJANHASSEN
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
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DATE:
March 7, 2002
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SUBJ:
Strategic Plan - Housing
BACKGROUND
The third goal identified in the city's Strategic Plan is the fol/owing:
m. Housing -the goal is to increase the supply of affordable housing
a. Serve as the convener of the private and non-profit sectors to
develop housing strategies that are multi-sector
i. A possible tactic is to convene as Housing Summit with
very broad participation by the sectors.
ii. Attempt to develop a clear identification of the roles
various organizations will play in working on this issue
b. Explore some of the more recently adopted tax credits and other
financial support programs that could support the development of
affordable housing.
PURPOSE
Staff is proposing that a Housing Summit be directed to achieve community
support, council direction and develop strategies for housing diversity. The
fol/owing is an outline of how the summit would be conducted. Staff is looking
for input from the council on this proposal.
HOUSING SUMMIT
WHAT - A Housing Summit. A group of opinion leaders in the community to
help develop housing diversity strategies. At least two to three meetings will be
necessary. A facilitator will direct the discussion. Staff has someone in mind
from the U of M Extension Service (Nancy Lenhardt).
WHY - The opinion leaders reflect a cross section of the community; public and
private. They will continue the work started with the housing forums.
Background of housing data and polices will be provided. With the direction of
the facilitator, strategies will be developed.
I City of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, Qualily schools, a channing downlown, Ihriving businesses, winding Irails, and beauliful parks. A g..1 place 10 live, work, and play.
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
March 7, 2002
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WHO - A representative(s) from the fol/owing sectors
Developers
Banks
Churches
Service Organizations
Local Employers (Pillsbury, Rosemont, etc.)
School District
Carver County
WHEN - May 2002, a series (2 -3 weeks in a row) of either morning or evening meetings
WHERE - City Recreation Center or City Hal/
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