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Council discusses Northshore housing stakeholder meetings to shape local attainable housing
Summary
Hoyt Lakes council agreed to send council representatives to Northshore‑led stakeholder meetings and discussed inviting employers and senior representatives to advise on 'attainable housing' options, meeting during daytime hours across several sessions next year.
Council reviewed a request from a Northshore housing consultant (a grant‑funded program manager) to host stakeholder meetings that will inform a local housing study. Staff said the consultant will not develop housing but will convene meetings, assess local needs and interface with developers; the consultant previously worked in neighboring counties, according to council discussion.
Councilors and staff identified likely participants—senior‑housing advocates, local employers such as New Range and Essentia, and community stakeholders—and agreed daytime meetings two to three hours long would be appropriate. One councilor said the focus in nearby communities has been senior 'patio home' units to free up single‑family homes; councilors said Hoyt Lakes should determine whether more apartments, single‑level homes, or a mix best meets local demand.
Councilor Sherry and another councilor volunteered to attend the initial stakeholder meeting; staff will coordinate dates with the consultant and circulate options for representatives and interested community members to participate.
