HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 07.01.2013 Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
July 1, 2013
Owl Cafe Meeting Room
At 11:00 AM, in attendance were Linda Frickel and Judy Goldsby from the board, and
Mayor Ken Olson, Heidi Jensen, and Monica Plecker from the City. As this did not
constitute a forum, there was no meeting called. At 11:30, Daniel Klein arrived and at
that time a meeting was called to order.
Minutes:
Minutes were approved as submitted with no changes or corrections.
Reports:
No reports were submitted.
Board discussion and action:
Mayor Ken Olson addressed the group with regard to the need of a person hired to direct
the LURA group. He felt that the board, while well intentioned, does not have the time
or the training to bring the needs of the business community before the board. The
mayor, Heidi, and Monica have attended the EBURT (East Billings Urban Renewal
District) and felt that there was a wealth of information there that we could benefit from.
It was agreed by the board that we should request a representative from EBURT to attend
our next meeting and give input and advice to our board.
There was further discussion on the poor attendance of our Monday meetings. Some
have voiced opinions on conflicts and timing of our meetings. It was agreed that a
morning meeting might be better attended. It was further agreed that perhaps a breakfast
meeting would be better. Daniel made a motion, seconded by Linda that we make our
July 15 meeting a breakfast meeting at 7:30 AM, and further the board will pay for the
breakfast of those in attendance. Motion passed. We will include a breakfast menu with
our agenda, and ask that those who plan on attending submit their order in advance of the
meeting date.
There were no facade or technical assistance grant applications submitted.
There being no further action, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting July 15, 2013, 7:30 A.M., Owl Cafe Meeting Room
Judy Goldsby, Chair
Dean Rankin, Vice Chair