Second by Ms. Garrison. All Members present voted aye, except Mayor Furness voted nay, and the motion was declared carried. A discussion was held on exemptions for commercial property. Mr. Stoner moved to approve the property tax exemption for commercial remodeling and additions in the area defined by the Downtown Area Plan. Second by Mayor Furness.
All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Other Business Mr. Lynn Fundingsland, Director of the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority, stated they sent out an RFP to conduct a City-wide housing survey to define housing needs and how we are going to address them. He stated they are doing a five year plan. Mr. Fundingsland stated they approached Jim Gilmour for City participation and the Homebuilders and Realtors to share the cost of the study. Mr. Fundingsland stated they are looking at homeless problems, assisted living, and at each income level per household. Mr. Zavoral stated Jim Gilmour has flexibility in administration funds and could send the request to the City Commission for approval.