Central and East Central Regional Housing Forum Agenda (PDF version)
9:30–10 a.m. | Coffee and Check In
10–10:15 a.m. | Welcome
- Mayor Ken Schmitt, City of Waite Park
- Stephanie Klinzing, Minnesota Housing Board Member
10:15–10:25 a.m. | Regional Housing Data Presentation
10:25–10:50 a.m. | Community Panel: Rum River Housing & Homelessness Coalition
- Molly Weyrens, Christ Our Light Church
- Brian Fleming, Sherburne County
- Marlena Jasch, Lived Experience Action Network Member
10:50–11 a.m. | Table Discussion: Housing Needs & Priorities
- Introduce Yourself
- Share one housing need you see in your community
- Share one of your housing priorities
11–11:20 a.m. | Pre-Development & Technical Assistance
11:20–11:30 a.m. | Federal Updates
11:30 a.m. to Noon | Minnesota Housing Agency Updates and Overview
Noon–12:45 p.m. | Lunch
12:45–1 p.m. | Healthcare and Housing
- Kathy Parsons, Housing Consultant, CentraCare
1–1:15 p.m. | Table Discussion: Development Opportunities Brainstorm
1:15–1:25 p.m. | Transition to First Panel
1:25–2:20 p.m. | Panel 1 – Option #1: Local Govt. Housing Programs, Main Ballroom | Option #2: Housing Stability Panel, Breakout Room
Option #1: Local Government Housing Programs (Main Ballroom)
Several new local government programs came out of the 2023 Legislative Appropriation, from State Affordable Housing Aid to state housing choice vouchers. Panelists will talk about the creative ways they’re using these programs to support housing in their communities.
Panelists:
- Lezlie Sauter, Pine County
- Brian Fleming, Sherburne County
- Lori Lygre, St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Moderators:
Option #2: Housing Stability Panel (Breakout Room)
Housing stability means having a home that is reliable, secure, affordable and meets the needs of residents. A housing stability strategy supports community stability. Hear examples of local efforts, such as supportive housing and rental assistance, that address homelessness and housing instability.
Panelists:
Moderator:
- Sara Gomoll, Minnesota Housing
2:30–3:25 p.m. Panel 2: Option #1, Multifamily Development Panel, Main Ballroom | Panel 2: Option #2, Single Family Panel, Breakout Room
