HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 01.22.2013 Minutes — LURA
Owl Cafe — 203 E. Main St.
January 22, 2013
Call to order by Chair Shirley McDermott. A quorum was present...
No minutes were submitted for December meeting. Bill Kempfer has resigned as
recorder and would attempt to get a copy of minutes to us at a later date. The board was
sorry to lose Bill. He has been very dependable and an excellent secretary and recorder.
No introductions were necessary.
Board members requested that we ask Lisa Harmon as guest speaker and invite
businesses and individuals who may be interested in creating a Laurel business
association or district.
Steve Arveschoug of Big Sky EDA will present an update of his organization's services
and assistance /recommendations for Laurel/LURA. Heidi Jensen has scheduled the
meeting with the City Council February 12, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall chambers.
Heidi Jensen has been selected for the Gazette's "40 under 40" Winners for Billings
Businesses and will be featured in their February 2 issue. A congratulatory advertisement
(with the City of Laurel) has been approved.
Monica Plecker is working on a LURA fact sheet for future activities and will bring it to
our February meeting for discussion and action. No applications were received for the
month.
Shirley Ewin reported a cash balance of $405,322. Most of the sewer fund loan is paid
off with about a $22,000. balance. No balance was reported for the water fund.
Shirley McDermott reported on the ticket holders meeting with the Laurel movie theatre.
The theatre plans to re -open February 14. The board wants the new partner Chris Vogle
to be invited to the next LURA meeting.
Dean Rankin reported on the finances for the new gym floor. The amount required is
very close and the replacement should take place this summer.
Next meeting Tuesday, February 19 (President's Day is Feb. 18t).