HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 06.02.2014 MINUTES
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA)
June 2, 2014 Laurel Public Library
Meeting called to order by Chair Judy Goldsby. Roll Call/Attendance: Quorum of
voting members present: Judy Goldsby, Shirley McDermott, Linda Frickel, Daniel
Kline. Advisory members present Janice Lehman, Mardie Spalinger, and Steve
Arveschoug (Big Sky EDA). Steve Zeier (Zeier Consulting), Lauren Waterton
(Sanderson Stewart), Rick Herr, Marcia Hafner (Chamber of Commerce), Monica
Plecker (City of Laurel)
Minutes were approved with a motion by Shirley McDermott, seconded by Linda Frickel.
No guests were introduced.
Reports: Lauren Waterton distributed copies of "Laurel TIF District Development and
Strategy Plan" and four "Laurel Gateway" "Laurel Vision" handouts. Open discussion
provided Lauren with suggestions and preferences that she will incorporate into the
handouts for the next meeting. She suggested open house and public meeting be
schedule for June 20 and 26 Location to be determined later.
Judy Goldsby announced the first "Rock the Block" event Friday, June 6 She has
advertising posters for anyone having a good poster location. They are trying to find
solutions for the dog problem in the park and have ordered a dog -waste depot that may be
helpful.
Monica announced the Planning Board would review the Design Standards at their June
meeting. Dean Rankin will have reports on traffic study and storm drain projects at the
next meeting. She explained policy changes the planning board is working with on for
storage unit locations.
Steve A. announced small business awards luncheon scheduled for June 10. Monica and
Heidi will attend. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Steve Zeier reported activities in the TID business district and his ongoing discussions
and coordination with Lauren Waterton.
There being no further business Shirley McDermott made the motion to adjourn,
seconded by Dan Klein.
NEXT MEETING: June 16th, 11 A.M, AT THE BEARTOOTH GRILL