HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 10.21.2013 Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA)
October 21, 2013
Emma's, 401 E. Main St., Laurel, MT
Meeting called to order by Chair Judy Goldsby. Attendance: Sara Hudson, Steve
Arveschoug , Mardie Spalinger, Marcia Hafner, Heidi Jensen, Shirley Ewan, Monica
Plecker, Judy Goldsby, Linda Frinkel, ShirleyMcDermott, Steve Zeier, Renee Studiner,
Janice Lehman, Mayor Ken Olson, Diane Lehm. Dan Klein and Dean Rankin (voting
board members) arrived after the meeting was called to order. Linda Frickel (voting
board member had to leave before a vote was taken) — a voting quorum was maintained
throughout the meeting.
Introductions were made.
Minutes for September 34, 1913 were approved.
REPORTS:
Monica reported the City Council approved three facade applications recommended for
approval and sent to the Council. Shirley Ewan reported our financial status. Cash
balance as of 10/21/13 is $304,304, est. budget revenue $344,600 (17% received YTD
$59,878), budget exp. $600,312 (8% spent $48,927).
Heidi gave an overview of our economic development efforts and the boards request for
professional help. The group, who attended the planning session conducted by Ann
Clancy May, 2012, felt there was need for a professional contracted consultant. The
board has discussed this need at almost every meeting. Mayor Olson and several
attendees spoke again in favor of a professional development consultant. Steve
Arvechoug, BSED, and Steve Zeier, Zeier Consulting presented their project proposals.
Shirley McDermott moved to submit to the City Council, seconded by Dan Klein, a
request to approve the BSED proposal to develop a master plan and implementation
strategy for Laurel's TIF district. Motion passed unanimously. Dan Klein moved to
submit to the City Council, seconded by Shirley McDermott, a request to approve the
Zeier Consulting proposed Professional Service contract. Motion passed unanimously.
The owners of Covert Cleaning gave a report on their services from High Plains
Architects as approved by LURA's grant programs.
Mayor Olson reported on the status of the bulk water project; important because it may
be located within the TlFdistrict.
Next scheduled meeting will be held at Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 2161 Ave.
S., November 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. It may be necessary to schedule a special meeting
November 4 — an agenda will be sent if meeting becomes necessary.
Meeting was adjourned. (luraoctnovmin.doc)