To meet the state federal funding cycle for the affordable housing project on Argyle, the San Juan Island Community Home Trust must have a Development Agreement with the Town of Friday Harbor. A few sticking points between the two parties prompted Town Planning Director Ryan Ericson to write a memo to the Town Council asking for direction on draft language in the DA regarding those issues. During the Aug. 21 meeting, Council worked through the topics one by one, and a public hearing on the DA is being scheduled for Sept. 18.

Several individuals spoke during the public access time prior to the discussion.

“There is a lot in Ryan’s memo that is going to sound complex, but it’s just one part of the story,” Home Trust President Paul Fischburg told the Council, reiteraterating that having a D

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