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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 10.20.2014 ' MINUTES Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) October 20, 2014, Laurel Public Library meeting room Meeting called to order by Chair Judy Goldsby. Roll calUAttendance: Quorum of voting members present: Shirley McDermott, Linda Frickel, Dean Rankin, Judy Goldsby, Dan Klein. Advisory board members: Janice Lehman, Mardie Spalinger. Absent BSED representative Steve Arveschoug, Dirk Frickel. Marcia Hafiier(Chamber of Commerce), Steve Zeier(Zeier Consulting), Loren Waterton(Sanderson Stewart), Steve Solberg, Rick Herr. Shirley Ewan, Heidi Jensen and Monica Plecker, City of Laurel. Minutes of the October 20, 2014 meeting were approved with one typing error correction to Monica Plecker's name. Shirley McDermott made the motion, seconded by Dean Rankin. Motion passed unanimously. Old Business: Lauren Waterton passed out the Laurel Gateway Plan, 95% draft dated 10.17.2014. She stated that there needed to be additional proofing for typos, etc. She went through the plan and explained in some detail their findings. Brian Duffy again provided market and economic conditions via lnternet communication. Comments were solicited, discussions followed and several questions were asked and answered. Further questions and comments need to be submitted by close of business Friday, October 24�'. LURA should have the results of the traffic study incorporated into the final plan. The study is almost complete, needing an appendix and a one-page summarization. New Business: City of Laurel representatives Monica Plecker and Heidi Jensen will submit a large grant request program at the next meeting. Members are asked to carefully review the program before taking a vote at the December 2014 meeting. Reports: Zeier Consulting -No new activities to report. City Administration—None. City Planning—JGA contract is on the 10/28/14 City Council schedule. Clerk Treasurer's Report—LURA has a balance of$567,103. Shirley Ewan was asked to check and report the outstanding balance due on the Storm Water Project interfund loan. Big Sky Economic Development (BSED)—Out of town and unable to attend. Public Comment: Dick Herr reported the firemen's Christmas decorations are not in good condition and need repairs and/or replacement. Marcia Hafner said they might use a raffle as a funding source and have an article in the paper. Also announced the siren committee is meeting the following night, October 21�. Next meeting: November 17, 2014, Laurel Public Library meeting room. There being no further business, Shirley McDermott made the motion to adjourn, Dean Rankin seconded. Meeting adjourned.