HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 08.04.2014 Minutes
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA)
Laurel Public Library
August 4, 2014
Meeting was called to order by chair, Judy Goldsby. In attendance were board members,
Linda Frickel, Dean Rankin, Daniel Klein and Judy Goldsby. Advisory members present
were Mardi Spalinger, Janice Lehman, and Steve Arveschoug. Also present were Ken
Olson, Rick Herr, Marcia Hafner from the Chamber, and Steve Zeier, Zeier Consulting.
Representing the City were Shirley Ewan and Heidi Jensen.
Minutes from the July 21' meeting were accepted by a motion from Linda, seconded by
Dean.
No guests were introduced.
Reports:
With the absence of Sanderson -Sewart representatives, Steve Zeier began his report. He
had very recently talked with Lauren Waterson and she reported that their plans were
progressing and she would have a report for us at our next meeting. Steve went on to tell
the group of his site visit with Brian from EPS and Lauren after our July 21' meeting.
Steve felt that Brian and Lauren now have a better feel for our needs after looking at our
current situation as well as potential for growth and development.
Steve reported on the Design Standards that went before the Planning Board at their July
meeting. He felt that there was good input from that group and he would be revising the
draft for their August meeting. Once the planning board has been satisfied, the draft will
once again come before the LURA group and then on to City Council for their approval
and its implementation.
Steve informed the group of regulations put on ground over their pipeline by Exxon
Mobile, and how that will impact future development. Basically their regulations
prohibit any permanent structures or paving of any form over a pipeline. This will make
some current sites in our TIFD un- developable.
Steve Arveschoug reported to the group that there were plans being considered by Big
Sky EDA that could impact Laurel, and he will keep us informed.
Shirley reported on available funding: There was income in the amount of $221,864.00
This is in addition to $ 430,104.00. Bills paid in the amount of $8,203.64, making our
available funding $ 643,764.
Heidi came before the group with concerns voiced by Monica and Shirley on actions
taken by the board at the July 21' meeting. Those actions were the approval of funds
requested by Tim Bronk for improvements to the parking lot and streets around the
middle school. Board members were not aware that these funds had been requested in a
previous mill levy. There was also no consideration for the procedure by which an
application should be made. Heidi will be meeting with Tim to discuss this matter prior
to the submission to the Council.
Daniel made a motion which was seconded by Linda that the Board is aware of the
procedure required to bring matters before them. All applications must be submitted in
writing to the staff, and placed on the agenda for board action. If approval is given, the
application will then be forwarded to City Council for final approval (if the application
exceeds $5,000.00) the motion passed unanimously.
There were no applications for vote. Heidi reported that staff is working on the
determination of value on labor and if it can be included on facade improvement grants.
There being no further discussions, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting is August 18 in the Library.