HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 09.02.2014 MINUTES
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA)
September 2, 2014, Laurel Public Library Meeting Room
Meeting called to order by Chair Judy Goldsby. Roll Call/Attendance: Quorum of voting
members present: Judy Goldsby, Shirley McDermott, Linda Frickel, Dean Rankin.
Absent Dan Klein. Advisory members present: Janice Lehman, Mardie Spalinger,
Dianne Lehm, BSED. Marcia Hafner (Chamber of Commerce), Steve Zeier (Zeier
Consulting), Lauren Waterton (Sanderson Stewart), Heidi Jensen, Monica Plecker,
Shirley Ewan (City of Laurel), Rick Herr, Katie Walsh
Approval of August 18, 2014 minutes approved with a request to review the meeting
notes to determine if a vote was taken that would decline to amend the facade program to
include an owner's labor.
Reports: Shirley Ewan reported a balance of $584,128. The balance included storm
water payment of $51,000.
Steve Zeier updated the group on the district activities and projects.
Lauren Waterson gave a lengthy report and update. She discussed positive and negative
conditions facing Laurel. Her associate Brian Duffany reported his findings to date via
Internet communication. There was an open discussion on "Build a Better Block"
program and why it might fit in Laurel's situation. Further discussions at the next open
house forum, scheduled for September 11, 6 p.m. Location will again be the Downtown
Square Park weather permitting. Root Beer floats will be served.
Board Discussion/Action: City of Laurel representatives requested a more specific
agenda. They will assist in developing a format.
Heidi Jensen reported that Supt. Tim Bronk has amended his request from a grant to a
gift. The board should receive the request at the October 20 meeting.
Monica Plecker distributed copies of the Owl Cafe's request for a facade improvement
grant; Motion was made by Shirley McDermott, seconded by Dean Rankin to approve the
request for $1,076. for a one to one match, total amount $2,153. (Linda Frickel recused
herself from the vote.) Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Judy Goldsby announced that she would not be able to attend the Sept. 15 meeting and
Dean Rankin will chair that meeting. She reminded everyone that beginning in October,
we return to our fall and winter schedule meetings of the third Monday of the month.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting: Laurel Public Library meeting room, September 15, 2014