An ad hoc group is in the midst of developing strategies to deal with homelessness in The Dalles.  A group of about 17 people met in October to discuss the issues surrounding homelessness, from safety issues for both those who are homeless and the community to finding housing for those people.      City Councilor Tim McGlothlin says he was sparked to take action after the Council received a letter from a resident concerned about what was going on in the West 2nd and Thompson Park area, where many who are homeless gather.  McGlothlin says there are some short-term steps that have been identified, but there are long-term goals as well…including looking into turning an abandoned hotel into homeless housing, and supporting tiny homes such as those proposed in the Spruce Village project.  The committee will meet again Wednesday morning at nine at The Dalles City Hall, and the public is welcome to attend.