David R Beck

The town hall meeting primarily focused on a workforce housing project, including discussions on the timeline, site overview, housing needs survey, and housing design examples. The timeline covered key milestones such as congressional approval of funding, grant award notification, selection of a development company, completion of preliminary designs, environmental analysis, ordinance passage for annexation and zoning, infrastructure work commencement, application for a Community Development Block Grant, developer selection of a contractor, final development plan submission to HUD, and the start and completion of construction. Discussions also included the potential for RV hookups, the definition of essential workers, and concerns about the management of different housing types.

The council meeting included discussions on various community and city matters. Key topics included the Danner Cabins Development presentation, approval for the Bonspiel's use of the Community Building, updates on Pioneer Park, and road conditions. The council also discussed code review, the Sawtooth Association, snowmobile grooming, and Chamber of Commerce activities. Old business included updates on Workforce Housing and the HUD grant, while new business covered the Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel, Winterfest approval and sponsorship, Winterfest grant recipients, the Mountain Village Resort Camping proposal, and the possibility of purchasing a tiny home for employee housing. Additionally, the council discussed a Goat Plate grant for grooming expenses and the swearing-in of the new City Treasurer.

The town hall meeting primarily focused on the discussion and updates regarding HUD funding and the Workforce Housing project. Key points included the approval of a $4 million HUD grant for workforce housing, the selection of Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp. as the development company, and SWCA for environmental site analysis. Discussions also covered the timeline for the project, including the selection of an engineering firm, identification of essential worker housing requirements, signing of lease agreements, town hall meetings for housing design preferences, completion of a rental market study, and the submission of a final plan to HUD.

The meeting included a budget workshop to estimate spending for the next year, with discussions on funding for the chamber of commerce, potential reallocation of funds to the fireworks program, and the possibility of a reimbursement system for the chamber. Other topics included the Custer County Deputies contract, salaries and benefits, unemployment payments, legal fees, and combining various budget line items for efficiency. There were discussions on street maintenance, capital improvements, grants for flashing lights at crosswalks, cemetery maintenance, parks and recreation, and the local option tax. The council also discussed community building maintenance, roof repairs, and the groomer program.

The council meeting included discussions and actions related to the Sawtooth Festival, including waiving temporary vendor fees and approving vendor trailer parking at the Community Building parking lot. A contract was signed for summer road grading and dust abatement. The council also discussed the closure of Airport Rd for the 4th of July for safety reasons. The Ad Hoc Committee Chairs provided updates on cemetery digitization, code review, the Sawtooth Association's activities, and the Chamber of Commerce's upcoming events and grant application. The council approved additional camping for the Salmon Festival, old records for destruction, and Option Tax Financial Support for the Stanley-Sawtooth Chamber. Temporary RV housing permits for Mountain Village Resort were also approved. The City is working with Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp. and an engineering firm for workforce housing development, including exploring geothermal heating options. A building permit for a shed was approved, and the City Clerk reported on business permit renewals and records management. The Treasurer noted that Option Tax revenue is down for the year.