The issue of city-sponsored housing incentives returns to the Carroll City Council’s agenda for Monday’s meeting. Earlier this month, city officials reviewed potential options to address the housing shortage within the community. City Manager Mike Pogge-Weaver says the council will consider a plan to leverage American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to encourage new residential construction. Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio
Pogge-Weaver estimates there are between 20 and 30 lots that could be eligible for the program were the council to approve the development incentive. However, the plan going before the council would limit funding to the first 10 applications to be approved. Due to its ties to ARPA funding, construction would need to be completed no later than Sept. 1, 2024. The plan would exclude lots within the Rolling Hills, North Ridge, or Timber Creek neighborhoods, but Pogge-Weaver says housing incentives are already in the works in those areas.
Pogge-Weaver adds another housing-related issue is on Monday’s agenda. The property owner of the land north of New Hope is requesting the area be rezoned from agricultural to R3 and R4 residential to permit future development. He notes any construction there would likely be several years down the road if it does occur. According to Pogge-Weaver, city officials will also set a public hearing date to approve an agreement with the owners of the Hoyt Mansion on W. 7th Street.
Other topics on Monday’s agenda include standard end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, new bids for ash tree removal, and reports on the bid opening for a new cemetery mower. The Monday, July 25 meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. at Carroll City Hall. The proceedings will also be live-streamed via the city’s YouTube page and local access cable. The full agenda and details on how to attend remotely can be found included below.
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https://www.cityofcarroll.com/2022-city-council-agenda-minutes
https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofCarrollIowa