HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 04.15.2013 Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
April 15, 2013
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Shirley Girard McDermott. Those in
attendance were Linda Frickel, Shirley McDermott, Judy Goldsby, Marcia Hafner, Dean
Rankin, Janice Lehman, and Monica Plecker
Minutes:
Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.
Reports:
Monica Plecker submitted the City Revenue Budget Report for 2013 — 2014 from Shirley
Ewan. (Copy Attached)
Shirley passed out copies of a letter and Independent Contractor Agreement which was
sent by Greg Krueger and Lisa Harmon from SoDo Consulting. The letter referenced a
request from Shirley about working with LURA on a Business Improvement District
(BID) for Laurel. (Copy Attached)
Shirley also passed around a copy of the Laurel Public Schools Population and
Enrollment Forecast, 2013 — 2022. This report was prepared by Jerome McKibben,
Ph.D. in March of 2013. (Copy Attached)
Monica reported on a business that she has found that might assist Laurel in their .efforts
to "Brand ". She told the group of 45 Degrees North from Bozeman. The Chamber is
also going to solicit information on print media. Marsha suggested that we might be able
to do a joint mission. Monica will invite 45Degrees North to attend our first meeting in
May.
Laurel Alive has set their dates for Rock the Block 2013, they have secured bands and
vendors for the seven events. Linda also reported to the group that Outlaw Tattoo will be
approached to see if they would like to take on the painting project at the underpass.
Board Discussion:
A Technical Assistance Application was submitted by Jerel Harris, DBA Cornerstone
Plumbing and Heating. (Copy Attached) He has purchased the building at 309 West
Main, and asked for assistance in hiring an architect to design the street front of the
building. It was previously used as the Rebecca's Lodge and he wants to operate his new
business from there. Judy made the motion, it was seconded by Linda to approve the
application. It was passed unanimously.
Janice questioned Monica about painting the street on South 4` Monica advised that the
street must be chip sealed prior to painting. It is on the schedule.
We will go to our e` and 3 Monday Summer schedule beginning in May.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting is scheduled for May 6
Judy Goldsby, Vice Chair — acting Secretary