Brainerd Lakes Area Housing Summit - Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together Agenda (PDF version)
9-9:30 a.m. | Check In and Refreshments
9:30-9:45 a.m. | Welcome
Panelists: Mayor Darrel Olson, City of Baxter
Mayor Dave Badeaux, City of Brainerd
Deputy Commissioner Rachel Robinson, Minnesota Housing
9:45-10:30 a.m. | Moving In, Moving Out, and Moving Over: The Future of the Rural Housing Supply
Panelist: Benjamin Winchester, Rural Sociologist, University of Minnesota Extension - Department of Community Development
There’s a wave of change coming to rural America – people are moving in, moving out, and moving over resulting in major demographic shifts that will forever change the face of rural communities and have far-reaching consequences. Since the 1970s there’s been a regular march of new residents populating our rural communities resulting in a housing shortage the past 15 years. During these next 20 years we are poised to welcome in a whole new generation of residents as nearly three-quarters of our owner-occupied housing will turn over as seniors and baby boomers move out. A broad examination of the trends related to these moves – such as workforce housing, a tight labor market, and changing residential preferences – will be discussed.
10:30- 10:40 a.m. | Table Discussion and Reflection
10:40 - 11:15 a.m. | Getting Started: Pre-Development & Technical Assistance Resources
Panelists: Donald Goggleye, Community Development Manager, Minnesota Housing Partnership
Nate Dorr, Capacity Building Program Manager, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund; Nikki Mohs, Senior Loan Officer, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
Learn about the first steps your community can make to get started on your community housing goals. Learn about the technical assistance and community planning support, as well as the financing options to cover pre-development expenses.
11:15 - 11:55 a.m. | Developer Roundtable
Panelists: Skip Duchesneau, Owner, D.W. Jones, Inc.
Deanna Hemmesch, Executive Director, Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
Hear from developers that have developed projects in the region. Learn more about the steps in the development process, what sets a development up for success, and how to get a developer interested in a project in your community.
11:55 a.m.-12:40 p.m. | LUNCH - Informal Networking
12:40-12:50 p.m. | Minnesota Housing Overview and Updates
Panelist: Rachel Robinson, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Housing
12:50-1:35 p.m. | Local Housing Trust Funds and New Housing Resources for Local Governments
Panelists: Eric Charpentier, Executive Director, Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Donald Goggleye, Community Development Manager, Minnesota Housing Partnership
Annie Reierson, Manager of Local Government Housing Programs, Minnesota Housing
1:35-2:20 p.m. | Housing Stability and Supportive Housing
Panelists: Rinal Ray, Assistant Commissioner – Housing Stability Division, Minnesota Housing
Jessica Kvikstad, HOPE Housing Program Manager, Lutheran Social Services
Vicky Kinney, My Neighbor to Love Coalition
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 to address homelessness and housing instability. Learn about the strategies, resources, and case management services that can be part of the solution.
2:20 - 2:30 p.m. | BREAK
2:30 - 3:10 p.m. | Case Study 1: Single Family (Owner-Occupied) Housing Development
Panelists: Nira Ly, Community Lending Team Supervisor, Minnesota Housing - Single Family Division
Dana Rauschnot, Single Family Housing Program Director, United States Department of Agriculture -Rural Development
Donald Goggleye, Community Development Manager, Minnesota Housing Partnership
3:10 - 3:50 p.m. | Case Study 2: Multifamily (Rental) Housing Development
Panelists: Sara Bunn, Workforce Housing and Engagement Manager, Minnesota Housing - Multifamily Division
Nikki Mohs, Senior Loan Officer, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
3:50 - 4:00 p.m. | Table Discussion and Close
