HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 03.06.2012 MINUTES
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MARCH 6, 2012
THE OWL CAFE — 203 E. MAIN STREET
Members present: Shirley McDermott, Dean Ranking, Dirk Frickel, Daniel Klein
Advisors present: Steve Arveschoug, Janice Lehman
Others present: Bill Kampfer, Linda Frickel, Monica Plecker, Shirley Ewan, Ken Olson, Judy Goldsbe,
Aletta Zimmerman
Minutes approved as presented
Linda and Dean reported on Laurel Alive — they are trying to finish current projects. They are looking for
engineering for the awning at Town Square. They are looking to possibly move the ornamental lights in
town that belong to the state
Steve is holding a planning session March 8 at 7:30 am for programs the next 2 years
Monica is looking for 4 people to volunteer to help on growth management of Laurel for the next 20
years. Transportation needs should be added to the 2004 program. She is looking for open lines of
communication and involvement of LURA
Shirley E. said $40,000 was sent to MDT for the sidewalk project. Debts for the first 1/2 of the year have
been paid. Currently there is @296,364 in the LURA account. $5,540 was spent for Tech assistance and
Facade improvement, $938 was spent for the movie theater, $2,560 for the Lenox Building, $1,330 for
the Marshall Apt. Building and $155,163 for the 4th Ave. sewer project.
Chip seal will be done on SE 4th and bids are being gathered for paint. It will need to be decided if side
painting or a center turn lane is preferred.
Ann Clancy, professional facilitator, has discussed with Shirley M. to have Ann help with development of
a 5 year plan for LURA. They have discussed two session of 2 hours each. Ann will survey the
participants prior to beginning the sessions. She is available in April or May and would like about 20
people involved. At the end she will present a written analysis. She will try to attend our April meeting.
LURA is looking for 1 voting member (under the new rules) and 2 advisor — non - voting members
A motion was made to submit Judy Goldsbe's name as a voting member to be discussed at the city
council meeting March 13 and to be effective April 6
How do we attract business owners to be active with LURA? Should we look at a sign to tell who paid
for the sidewalk project?
A motion was made on the request from Best Western's updating of their sign. Also, Ace has re-
engineered their sign with new lighting but will still meet the City sign ordinance. Both motions passed.
LURA needs to look at updates on changes in the time line and defining what is a residence and business
for the Facade program The Board will look at election of officers after new members voting and non-
voting are on board. The City is slowly moving forward on a lease with the railroad for the south side of
Main Street.