HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 05.20.2019MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
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MONDAY, 1 1 9
11:00 AM
CITY COUNCIL
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
General Items
Chair called meeting to order at 11:OOAM
Roll Call
Judy Goldsby
Daniel Klein
Don Smarsh
Linda Frickel
Janice Lehman
Steve Solberg
Dean Rankin
Michelle DeBoer
Nick Altonaga
Diane Lehm
Marvin Carter
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: April 15, 2019
Dan motions to approve
Don seconds
Motion carries, minutes approved.
New Business
3. LURA Application: Carter-F.O.E.
Discussion about Application history: Large grant was previously applied for and denied, advised to
apply for small grant this cycle. Chair explained the grant timeline. Members discussed how best to
organize grant discussions and how best to provide funding for local projects.
Don makes motion to approve facade and signage grants at 50:50 match ($1,275.00 and $900.00).
Dean seconds motion.
Motion carries.
Members discussed the general small grant request and how funding approved by the LURA board goes
to the city council.
Don motions to provide 50:50 match for the FOE small grant request at $4,957.00.
Daniel seconds
Motion Carries.
4. LURA Application: Price VFW
Discussion of the purpose of the grant and why the VFW is applying for grant.
Dan makes motion to approve 50% match for the signage grant request of $1,605.25.
Don seconds.
Motion carries.
5. LURA Application: Krueger -Coburn
Discussion of Krueger -Coburn grant and their application background. Members discussed previous
work done on their property and how it has improved.
Dean makes motion to approve Coburn small grant for 13,385.96 at a 50% match.
Don seconds
Motion carries
6. LURA Application: Everett -Pelican
LURA Board will forward large grant applications to the large grant committee. Chair will assist in
assembling a large grant committee.
7. LURA Application: White -Mountain Land Rehabilitation
Application will be reviewed by large grant committee.
Old Business
8. LURA Application: Fjelstad
City Planner presents thoughts on Small grant and how to proceed. Technical assistance grant will be
recommended to city council.
Dan makes motion to approve general small grant of $4,375.72 at 50%.
Don seconds
Motion carries.
Dean makes motion to approve the technical assistance grant of $10,103.68 at a 1/3rd match.
Don seconds
Motion carries
Don makes motion to approve the fagade grant request of $7,663.44 at 50% match
Daniel seconds
Motion Carries
Fjelstad Large Grant application will be forwarded to the Large Grant Committee.
9. LURA Application: Dyer
Member discussion of the Dyer application. Nick will follow-up with Darrell Dyer for clarification on
project costs, estimates, and work to be done.
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Chair presents update on Budget increase request and council workshop. Discussion of what was talked
about and their need for clarification and scheduling and how to proceed with grant review/approval.
10. LURA Budget
Members discussed how they have had a lack of information about the bonding of future projects. Board
members have wanted more communication with the city council on budget and improvement decisions.
Members would like to be on the same page as the city council.
Members discussed street improvements and the possible types of bondable projects. Members
discussed how the LURA grant programs have made an impact on the district and the importance of
involving more people. Further discussion took place regarding the status of projects within the district
such as the SE 4`I' Lighting Project. The elimination of traffic and street problems is a major issue for
potential projects and district improvements.
Follow-up Work:
➢ Nick will provide updated LURA budget monthly to members.
➢ Nick and Judy will follow up with the mayor to get clarification on the LURA budget, bondable
projects, and strategic goals for funding.
Diane Lehm from Big Sky EDA:
A Procurement technical assistance matchmaker workshop. Upcoming on 5/29/19. Session with
discuss how to make bids and work on projects with the government.
Announcements
11. Next Meeting: June 17, 2019
Chair Adjourned meeting at 12:13PM.
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Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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