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LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
JUNE 1,2015 11:00 AM
LAUREL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Chairman Goldsby opened the public hearing at 11:00 am.
Roll Call: Those in attendance were Judy Goldsby,Greg Nelson, Kent Harris, Heidi Jensen,Janice
Lehman, Marcia Hafner and Monica Plecker.
Old Business:
Railroad Committee Update:
Kent Harris stated the appraiser they previously contacted has not responded back regarding the
$15,000 fee for the appraisal and what it entails. He asked the board members for suggestions on
contacting another appraiser.
There was discussion regarding whether an appraisal is necessary and if it will help the board secure a
lease for railroad land. Railroad lease prices have been steadily going up in price. Because the railroad
requires a high amount of liability insurance on their leased property it is sometimes not cost effective
to have certain types of businesses located on railroad property. The board decided they will approach
the railroad with aesthetic improvements on leased railroad property that will approve the look of Main
Street.
Large Grants Request Program:
Monica updated the group on the recommendations that the board made on the four large grant
applications. The City Council will make a decision on the grants at their June 2,2015 meeting.
New Business: None.
Reports:
City Administration: Nothing to report.
Planning: Monica's last day to work for the City is June 4,2015. She thanked the LURA board for letting
her be a part of the board. Judy Goldsby thanked Monica for doing such a great job.
Monica went on to say that the Planning Board has proposed an ordinance change on the number of
units allowed per acre on Residential Multi-Family zone. There is also a special review for Redneck Pizza
regarding allowing the sale of alcohol at the business. Monica encouraged the board members to
attend the meeting on Thursday,June 4,2015 at 10:00 am.
Clerk Treasurer's Report: There is currently$690,729 in the account. The expenses for May came to a
total of$4,500. She hasn't heard anything back from Northwestern Energy yet on the proposed lighting
projects.
Big Sky Economic Development: Nothing to report.
Public Comment on Non Agenda Topics: No public comment.
Next meeting: June 15,2015 at 11:00 am. Monica will attend the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:34 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryll Lund