HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 12.05.2011 MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2011
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
THE OWL CAFE — 203 E. MAIN STREET
Members present: Dean Rankin
Advisors present: Steve Arveschong
Others present: Bill Kampfer, Linda Frickel, Ken Olson, Shirley Ewan,
Heidi Jensen, Scott Boggio,
Minutes: November 7, 2011 revised to include "a Motion to Council for a letter to be sent to address
Laurel Renewal Agency by -laws to be reviewed to change the residency requirement to say work or live
in the City of Laurel.
Scott Boggio present insurance for Conseaco that covers accidents, heart attacks and cancer coverage to
help control business costs. Their plans cover drug costs as well as have a return of premium feature.
Heidi says the final reviews are in Helena for approval on the sidewalk project. Also part of the DNRC
tree grant was approved with pruning money Linda is helping screen applicants for the city planner
position. 25 applicants have been narrowed to 5
Shirley E. says our cash balance is about $254,739. We need to start working with Shirley McDermott to
come up with a 5 year budget and project plan.
Linda says more picnic tables need to be purchased, some have been smashed and some tables are
coming for free from Suttons. The Chamber lights are up
Dean said the SID is on his tax statement, the road is good. They will look into sidewalk and crosswalks
for the entire street
Ken Olson says they have had to deal with 2 pipe problems the last 2 years and hope the city is finished
with those problems. Levee repair money is tied up with the Historical Society. The levee needs
rebuilding and to be refreshed thru Fema
Elizabeth Decker can't make meetings and a resignation letter should be offered from her.
The next meeting is January 9, 2012
Our sympathy goes out to Shirley McDermott and her family