10/16/23 Meeting Minutes

10/16/23 Meeting Minutes
 
Attendees: Catti, Adam, Ann, Dave, Lynn, Hubert, Ron, John, Joel, Bob F., Bob W., Deb
 
Brag Bucks:
  • Adam: celebrated 23rd wedding anniversary with Jill on 9/30/23
Updates:
Guest Bartender event: we raised $470 in tips to be used in our projects in the community
Chamber Coffee: we had a great turnout and excellent representation from our Rotary members
Auction: items are being uploaded as they are received; radio/newspaper ads will begin soon; letters for donation have been mailed to local businesses
 
Speakers:
City Council Candidates: Justin McCool, Jerry Fleshner, Carolyn Siemen, Jason Atherton, LaVern Dirkx
All candidates expressed their focus on the housing crisis that Carroll is currently experiencing. They all supported continuing a partnership with the Carroll County Growth Partnership group.
Here is an update on what his happening with the housing:
  1. 18 of the 20 $20K incentives to build new houses within the city of Carroll have been claimed.  
  2. Region 12 incentive in the works regarding building/remodeling.
  3. 4 large lots on the city municipal golf course that could be used for houses or condos.
  4. Low interest rates are a thing of the past.
  5. Fairview Apartments: the housing council presented to the USDA in Washington D.C. about partnering together to clean up the apartments.
    1. There are a total of 72 units right now.
    2. 28 are livable, but only 6 of those units should be lived in.
    3. There is mold and sewage everywhere.
    4. There is a lot of violence that takes place at these apartments.
    5. Ultimately it is the USDA’s decision on if they foreclose on the current owner.
    6. State of Iowa is also involved as there was a lot of interest that was generated from the Washington D.C. meeting.
Next meeting is on Monday, October 23rd from 12-1 PM at The Hub (you can enter through the front doors of The Hub now) and our speakers will be the school board candidates.