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Community development director outlines loans, grants and partners; Mill hotel opening in July
Summary
Community Development Director Clara Black briefed council on revolving loan funds (about $22.5 million available across programs), active grants (including mill hotel to open in July and dairy property trail design), boards and commissions work, and priorities such as zoning/code updates and a possible growth plan.
Clara Black, community development director, gave a broad update on the department’s work, describing programs, partners, active grants and policy priorities.
Why it matters: Community development plays a convening role for development projects, zoning and grant administration; staff highlighted several active grants and loan programs that support business and housing growth in Fergus Falls.
Key points: - Partners and tools: Black listed key partners including Otter Tail County CDA, the HRA, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), West Central Initiative, Minnesota DEED, the U of M Extension Office (for IMPLAN economic modeling) and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The department uses TIF, abatements, Port…
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