HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 10.06.2014 MINUTES
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA)
October 6, 2014, Laurel Public Library meeting room
Meeting called to order by Chair Judy Goldsby. Roll Call/Attendance: Quorum of voting
members present: Shirley McDermott, Linda Frickel, Dean Rankin, Judy Goldsby.
Absent Dan Klein. Advisory board members: Janice Lehman, Mardie Spalinger, Steve
Arveschoug (BSED). Absent Dirk Frickel. Marcia Hafner (Chamber of Commerce),
Steve Zeier (Zeier Consulting), Lauren Waterton (Sanderson Stewart), Rick Herr, Katie
Walsh (JGA Architects), Heidi Jensen and Monica Plecker, City of Laurel.
Minutes for September 2n and September 15 were approved as submitted.
Reports:
Lauren Waterton passed out draft copies of the Laurel Gateway Plan that included the
latest summary of their findings, goals, and recommendations. Brian Duffany provided
additional market and economic conditions via Internet communication. They reviewed
their findings and asked for input from the group. This is not the final draft; they would
like to incorporate any additional data/information /etc. from the group in order to finalize
a working document. An open discussion followed with several members expressing
their concerns, providing input and advice. Lauren will continue to refine, i.e.,expand on
the economic data, and possibly redirect some aspects of the plan.
Monica Plucker requested that we expand our grants and facade programs to include JGS
Architects as an option with High Plains Architects. This would give applicants a choice
rather than be limited to one group. JGA submitted an offer to provide the same services
for the same fees as High Plains. Shirley McDermott made the motion to accept the
request; Dean Rankin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Heidi Jensen (with Monica's input) discussed large funding requests. We should have
the results of their work session outlining a good review process for the next meeting.
We may need to revise our technical assistance and facade improvement programs. Heidi
said the board is scheduled to receive a $56,500.00 request from the school district. To
provide the board time to review the application, a vote won't be taken until the
following meeting.
NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2014, LAUREL PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETING
ROOM.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.