HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 06.26.2019MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
LAUREL RENEWAL AGENCY LARGE GRANT
COMMITTEE
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WEDNESDAY, ` 9
10:00 AMCITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual spealdrrg 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
Roll Call
Chair called meeting to order at 10:11AM.
Don Smarsh
Daniel Klein
Janice Lehman
Mardie Spalinger
Judy Goldsby
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
2. Large Grant Program Update
$225,000 Budget was approved for this grant cycle.
3. Large Grant Application Notes
City Planner presented a quick overview of his notes regarding previous grant requests placed on LURA
Agenda
New Business
4. Application: Mountain Land Rehabilitation
Approximately $23,000 requested.
5. Application: Fjelstad
Approximately $15,077.00
6. Application: Nardella Investments
$18,675.00 Requested
Board Members discussed the work which was needed and what has been accomplished.
Board Members discussed how to handle voting during official LURA session on 7/15/19.
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7. Application: Pelican Cafe
Proposed Total project Cost is $77,029.00 (Including estimates listed in general small and large grant
categories). Board Members discussed how the expansion of existing active business such as the Pelican
will have a big impact on the TIF District.
Nick will contact Chad Page to have him attend the next LURA meeting for clarification on
estimates/requested funds.
8. Application: Sunshine Academy
Proposed Application is $75,000. Board Members discussed the merits of Sunshine Academy
application: This use would be a reutilization of land as a business/activity, bring more activity
downtown, be a tax -paying entity, and provide FT/PT jobs. The Applicant will need to provide proof of
ownership to LURA/City Council prior to the disbursal of funds. Nick will:
Follow-up with applicant regarding where the estimates are coming fiom?
i> MCA Check up on limit to reimbursement for Land Acquisition?
9. Application: Dyer
Discussion of the project and the applicable and allowable costs. Board Members discussion of grants
and how to best reach the allowable budget items.
Follow -Ups
i- Sunshine — Dispersal dependent upon proof of acquisition of building
r Sunshine — Check MCA for limits to reimbursement for land acquisition
Pelican — Applicant must meet with Planner and LURA Board to discuss/clarify requested funds
Nick will check with the Clerk/Treasurer on the available budget for the collective small grant
programs.
Discussion of different items regarding Laurel development and redevelopment
'r Downtown redevelopment
`r How to attract businesses and consumers downtown
n- Development of a more robust Laurel Montana Community Foundation to help market, organize,
and provide support for the community
Meeting adjourned at 11:39AM.
Old Business
Other Items
Announcements
10. Next Meeting: July 15, 2019
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Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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