A temporary campground for seasonal employees, building city-owned workforce rentals and temporarily pausing or capping short-term rental licenses could be potential solutions to the city’s shortage of affordable housing, discussed during a workshop Monday.

The 2 ½-hour meeting was prompted by a request in April from Councilors Ethan Funk and Peggy Lindsey, who had met with the recently formed Home Trust of Ouray County and heard from other constituents about housing concerns.

Residents who spo...