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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LYRA)
March 17, 2014 — Laurel Public Library meeting room
Meeting called to order by Chair Judy Goldsby. Attendance Shirley McDermott, Mardie
Spalinger, Marcia Hafner (Laurel Chamber of Commerce), Dean Rankin, Linda Frickel,
Richard Herr, Emelie Eaton (Laurel City Council), Heidi Jensen, Shirley Ewan, Daniel
Kline, Dianne Lehm and Zam Deshields (BSED), and Steve Zeier (Zeier Consulting)
February 18, 2014 minutes were approved as submitted.
Introductions: Guests Emelie Eaton, Laurel City Council; Diane Lehm and Zam
Deshields (BSED).
Reports:
Steve Zeier reported activities in the tax increment district. Discussions on potential new
businesses locating in the TIF, parking needs in the downtown and possible solutions. He
asked that we again review and submit comments on the two overlay districts distributed
at the February, 2014 meeting.
Judy Goldsby reported on the meeting with Matt James of the BNSF Bozeman office.
She said that it may also be advantages to meet with Linda Frost and Joe Gentry of MRL.
Dean Rankin reported on the SE4th striping project. Still a lot of discussion and no
decision yet. It is getting to be a really busy street so a decision should be made soon.
Dean is working with some folks on a possible Washington Street SID.
Dan asked about establishing a revolving load fund. We need to begin discussions with
Laurel banks.
Heidi reported Monica is on sick leave. They will have reports ready for the next
meeting.
Facade /Technical Assistance applications: One facade improvement application was
submitted by Milton and. Gloria Wester, The Laurel Outlook, 414 East Main Street. It
was unanimously approved.
Public Comments: The J.C.'s are interested in painting murals on the downtown
underpass similar to Missoula's. Street improvements are scheduled this summer and
that would be a good time to accomplish any improvements. Because they were so
successful with the Welcome to Laurel project Laurel Alive was asked to be involved.
Emelie submitted an extensive summary of the sidewalks and costs within the TIF
district. Shirley asked that we acknowledge Emelie's efforts and carefully review the
report for possible use in future improvements.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned. (agenda42114)