HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 07.22.2019MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019
11:00 AM
CITY 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 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
1. Roll Call
Chair called meeting to order at 11:OOAM
Daniel Klein
Janice Lehman
Don Smarsh
Mardie Spalinger
Judy Goldsby
Nick Altonaga
Linda Frickel (Arrived at 11:09AM)
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: June 17, 2019
Mardie made a motion to approve meeting minutes from June 17, 2019.
Daniel Seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Approve Meeting Minutes: June 26, 2019
Don made motion to approve meeting minutes from the June 26, 2019 meeting of the Large Grant
Committee.
Mardie seconded.
Motion Carried.
4. Approve Meeting Minutes: July 15, 2019
Daniel made motion to approve meeting minutes from the July 15, 2019.
Don Seconded.
Motion Carried.
5. Big Sky EDA
Representative from Big Sky EDA not in attendance.
6. Steve Solberg Advisory Resignation — Moved to end of agenda
New Business
6. Large Grant Follow -Up: Pelican Cafe
Chad Page attended meeting to discuss his application. Board members raised questions about budget
estimates, line items, and how to allocate funds.
Daniel Motion to approve 64,295.00 to be recommended to City Council for final approval.
Don seconds.
Motion carries.
7. Large Grant Discussion: Coburn Tax Services
Discussion of Coburn tax services and need to re-classify the grant.
Don motioned to approve $6,693 for General Small Grant program
Mardie Seconded.
Motion carried.
8. Large Grant Committee Findings Discussion
Board Members discussed grant budget spreadsheet developed by Large Grant Committee and how the
approval and recommendation will work.
Dan motioned to approve large grant applications as established during the Large Grant Committee
Meeting on 6/26/19.
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
9. Small Grant Application: MT State Firefighters Memorial
Discussion of grant requests (Signage and Small Grant)
Don motioned to approve $9,500 and Sign grant at $2,000
Mardie Seconded
Motion carried.
10. Small Grant Application: D&D Trust
Board members discussed the grant and the need for clarification and explanation of request.
Mardie made motion to send back application for clarification and verification
Don Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
11. Small Grant Application: Front Porch
Don Motioned to approve $10,000 Fagade Grant for Front Porch
Mardie seconded.
Motion Carried.
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Other Items
12. Steve Solberg Advisory Resignation
Nick lead the discussion of LURA Board regarding:
• Ongoing issues with City Council,
• Resolutions and founding documents,
• Official purpose of the TIF District and the LURA Board perceptions of purpose,
• Economic impact,
• Budget,
• Future ability to conduct LURA business.
Nick notified LURA Board that Resolution R08-123 would be on discussion at upcoming City Council
Workshop for possible rescinding and/or changes. Nick stressed the importance of the board to provide
insight and viewpoints and that he would be speaking for the LURA Board and will work with the Board
and City Council to refocus TIF District efforts.
13. District Budget
Announcements
14. Next Meeting: August 19, 2019
Dan made motion to adjourn.
Don seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 12:15PM.
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk's Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10,
Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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