HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 08.15.2011 MINUTES
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
AUGUST 15, 2011
THE OWL CAFE — 203 E. MAIN ST.
Members present: Shirley McDermott, Dirk Frickel, Dean Rankin, Daniel Klein
Advisors present: Janice Lehman, Steve Zeier
Others present: Bill Kampfer, Linda Frickel, Leslie Atkins, Zak Allread
Minutes accepted as presented
Elizabeth Decker has been approved by City Council as a new voting member
Linda says the 26 will be the next Laurel Alive and one more to follow. The Chamber has new officers
in place
Janice and Dean say there have been no protests for the paving cost on the 4 street project. The
project now goes to council for approval then bids will be voted on.
Heidi talked about the parking lot, park and stand pipe station on South Main. It has been suggested to
take out the stand pipe station. Pacific Recycling is looking at expanding their business and the Laurel
area is an option. Matt from the USDA is looking to see if any funds are available for the project across
Main Street on the south side.
Leslie's application has been approved.
Motion: To have LURA approve the technical assistance grant for Leslie Atkins — passed and a letter will
be sent promptly.
Other status updates: Zak is meeting with Nash and Randy, Riley at the theater is moving on the facade
improvement to look like an old fashion theater, the elevator across from the Caboose is being worked
on to become operational again, the downtown sidewalk project is going to bid this fall after the Exxon
and FEMA work is completed, Riverside Park clean up continues and levi bids will be going out to secure.
Next meeting is September 19, 2011