HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R19-80RESOLUTION NO. R19-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF A GRANT TO THE FRONT PORCH FROM THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE LURA SMALL GRANT
REQUEST PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel approved a Small Grant Request Program proposed by the
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) through Resolution No. R19-42; and
WHEREAS, The Front Porch prepared and submitted an application seeking grant funding
through the Small Grant Request Program for their respective projects; and
WHERAS, the LURA Board reviewed and considered the application submitted and
recommends the City Council's approval and award of the small grant and fagade grant to the
Applicant in the following amount:
a. The Front Porch: General Small Grant Award: $1.575.00
Fagade Grant Award: $6,000.00
Total Grant Award: $7,575.00
WHEREAS, the applicant, application and projects are eligible for grant assistance and
LURA recommends approval and funding of the same in the amounts provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the Applicant listed herein is hereby approved for a small grant and fagade grant
pursuant to such programs in the amounts provided herein as recommended by the LURA Board
in the attached documents attached hereto. The grants shall be paid from the City's appropriate
Grant Fund Program created pursuant to the Tax Increment Financing District Fund.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 22, 2019, by Council Member
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 22nd day of October 2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 22nd day of October 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
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Bethany La v Ve k -Treasurer, Clerk -Treasurer
R 19-80 LURA Small Grant Funding Approval October 22, 2019
Approved as to form:
Sam Paint r, Civil City Attorney
R19-80 LURA Small Grant Funding Approval October 22, 2019
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Control No. 19-0531.094543
Applicant Initials Page 2 of 6
BrW Description of Type of Business and Services Provided by Applicant
At The Front Porch. our mission is to provide a place where others can gather, connect, and create. At our store and
studio we do just that, we provide all the supplies, and teaching tutorials needed to come and enjoy a fun right out with
friends, and leave with a project you am proud of. Our main medium is woodsigns, however, we offer many differer
avenues for our customers to get creative. We have become or small towns go to place to get together with Mends arite
celebratetiWidays, bridal showers, sports teams, and much more. We love our small community and strive to give back
to it as often as we can. With our recent expansion, we are now able to provide adequate space rental for special event4
such as graduation parties, bridalshowers,dinnersfmore.ourexpandedstorea consigning
with several local businesses Etheirproducts. We also plan RfirifillanotherA our community and provide i _
place for the youth in our area to have a place to go after school on certain clays of the week.
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business.We havestarted by painting ,Rand clearing entire .b... also @.ba Stanon updating f '" M4 r?
replacing f- 9 lightsfighting. Oneofthe mostfe 9address,roof of the building.
has been in rough shape for many years and needs a full replacement We also would like to replace the single pane
windows andInsulatetomakethe building 9. 'efliclent. Partofreplacing the windows,especially the i s •' the
building would lend directly to the fagade updates that need to be addressed. We would like to replace the main
entrance door • • @and additional ( f•"We will alsoupdate1 colorof the building, and aftachstore ..front
awning. After diese Improvements are made, next the beat and AC will need to be addressed, then we would like to add:
kitcheriet am is our space Muse, atthe Ume we will updatethe bathrooms to be •! M: #accessible.
We plan to do all these irriprovements phase by phase.
Bftf Description of Projea
May 2019 Paint and Clean entire space. Tear out old celfings. Begin replacing electrical.
Fail 2019 Roof and Front Fapde and Windows
2020 Heat and AC
2021 Kitchenet and Handicap Accessible Bathrooms
Explain how thia pm fect will support andiror Improve the down town district
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" Front Porch R i be serving all ages of the corrinwrity. It will offerplace for people to have gatherings, f+` creative,
and connect with am another.proud •1 the town we live in and want to help In the upkeep of the look and feel F'
our building. This will help, us accommodate our community for years to come.
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Brief Description of Project Time Line.
May 2G19 Paint and is entire space. Tear oiA old cellings. Begin replacing el
fag 2019 Roof and Fmt Fagade and Windows
2020 Heat and AC
2021 Mchenet and Handicap Accessible Bathrooms
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I What type(s) of development andfor physical Improvements are being considered? 11
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Complete now met Replacement of vAndows and two additional entrances into the space. Electrical updates, as,welff
ptumbing.
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What type of general Small Grant is needed?
LURA Funds
Applicant Funds
MCA
Requested
Committed
0 Demolition/Abatement of Structure for
7-15-4288(2)
Removal of Blight
0 Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters
7-15-4288(2)
0 Public Utilities
0 Water, Wastewater, Storm Water
7-15-4288(4)
0 Bectrical, Natural Gas, Fiberoptic,
7-154288(4)
Teleimmmunications
0 intersection Signals & HAWK Crossing
715-4288(4)
0 Street & Alley Surface Improvements
7-154288(4)
0 Crosswalks
7-15-4288(4)
0 Green Spam & Water Ways
7-15-4288(4)
0 Improvement of Pedestrian Areas
7-15-4288(4)
0 Hstorical Restorations
7-154288(4)
0 Off Stred Parking for Public Use
7-15-4288(4)
0 Bridges & Walkways
7-15-4288(4)
0 Pollution Reduction
7-15-4288(12)
0 Structural Repair
0 flooring
0 Wells (interior)
0 Roof. Ceding
0 En;,LEZMdency improvements
Lighting (interior)
0 insulation
0 Programmable Thermostats
0 Solar Panels and Systems
TOTAL:
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0 Demolition/Abatement of Structure for
Removed of Blight
0 Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters
0 Public Mities
0 Water, Wastewater, Storm Water
0 Bectrical, Natural Gas, Fiberoptic,
Telecommunications
Intersection Signals & HAWK Crossing
0 Street &.Alley Suiface Improvements
,0 Crosswalks
0 Green Space & Water Ways
0 Improvement of Pedestrian.Areas
0 fistorical Resbrations
0 Off Street Parking for Public Use
0 Bridges & Walkways
0 Pollution Reduction
0 Structural Repair
0 Flooring
0 Wafts Onterfor)
0 Rod. Ceding
0 EnEfficiency Improvements
7ILM UghlJng ftnWw)
0 Insufatiorl
0 Programmable Thermostats
0 Solar Panels and Systems
MCA
Requested
Committed
7-15-4288(2)
7-15-4288(2)
7-154288(4)
7-15-4288(4)
7-15-4288(4)
7-15-4288(4)
7-15-4288(4)
7-15-4288(4)
7-15-4288(4)
715-4288(4)
7-15-4288,(4)
7-15-4288(4)
7-154288(12)
TOTAL: $__ $.
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What type of Small Grant is needed?
Hours WRA Funds Applicant funds
0 Technical Assistance (up to 30 total) Requested Convnitted
0 Ard-itectural/Design fees
0 LandscapetHardscape, Design Fees
0 Feasibility Study Fees
0 Building Permit Fees
0 Facade Grant
0 Water (leaning
Ur Prepping and Painting
Window ReplaosmentlRepair
Door Replacement/Repair
Entry Foyer Repairs
ExterW Lkjhting
0 Fagade RestorallonRehabilitation
0 1.andswpe/Hardscape Improvements
0 Signage and Awning Grant
0 Signage $in Caming years
0 Awriing $—I—.— $—�--
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TOTAL: $Ad 1� . 1
.ication Checklist
it Application
0 copy of Laurel &mum License
■ Copy of a a Building Verification formfrom s •.ne County HistoricPreservation Office
■ Copy of or • invoices from Applicants m=•(Workperformed • applicant, business own
property owner.or employeeshall not be accepted m grant •= s c
0 Copy of Plans and Sketches (hand drawn will not be accepted)
■ Copy of pp a • Documentation
■ Photossre and After)
■ "ectDescriplion
■ Pwject
Applicant Initials �w Page 6 of 6
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What type of urge Grant is needed?
LURA Funds
Applicant Funds
MCA
Requested
Committed
DemoliitiorVAbatement of Structure for
7-15-4288(2)—
Removal of Blight
❑ Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters
7-15-4288(2)—
❑ Public Utilities
❑ Water, Wastewater, Storm Water
7-15.4288(4)—
❑ Electrical, Natural Gas, Fiberoptic,
I
7-154288(4)
Telecommunications
❑ Intersection Signals & HAWK Crossing
7-15-4288(4)—
❑ Street & Alley Surface improvements
7-1.5.4288(4)—
❑ Crosswalks
7-15-4288(4)
❑ Green .Space & Water Ways
7-15-4288(4)
Improvement of Pedestrian Areas
7-154288(4)—
❑ Historical Restorations
7-154288(4)
—
❑ tiff Street Panting for Punic Use
7-15-4288(4)—
❑ Bridges & Walkways
7-15.4288(4)
Pollution Reduction
7-15-4288(12)
Structural Repair
Flooring
Walls (interior)—
jff" Roof, Ceiling
-"
$26.112.81
$ —
❑ Energy Efficiency Improvements
�..--
LED Lighting (interior) dd—
insulaticm�
Programmable Thermostats
Solar Panels and Systems
TOTAL: $Ad 1� . 1
.ication Checklist
it Application
0 copy of Laurel &mum License
■ Copy of a a Building Verification formfrom s •.ne County HistoricPreservation Office
■ Copy of or • invoices from Applicants m=•(Workperformed • applicant, business own
property owner.or employeeshall not be accepted m grant •= s c
0 Copy of Plans and Sketches (hand drawn will not be accepted)
■ Copy of pp a • Documentation
■ Photossre and After)
■ "ectDescriplion
■ Pwject
Applicant Initials �w Page 6 of 6
TOTAL: s -c-& t to J-1
Mcation Checklist
0 Application
0 Copy of Laurel Butsiness License
0 Copy of Hstoncal "ding Verificatior; form from Yellowstone County Historic Preservation Office
0 Copy of Estimates or Paid Irrvoices; from Applicants Vendor (Work performed by the applicant business owner,
property owner, or employee shalt rut be accepted fbrany pat project)
0 Copy of Plans wW Sketches (hand drawn will not be accepted)
0 Copy of Supportin_q Documentation
0 Photos (Before and After)
0 Ptqect Descriplim
x Prqed Time Une
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Applicant Initials ��- Page 6 of 6
MCA
Requested
Committed
Demolition/Abatement of Structure for
7-15-4288(2)
Removal of Blight
f-1 Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters
7-15-4288(2)
El Public Utilities
0 Water, Wastewater, Storm Water
7-15-4288(4)
El Electrical, Natural Gas, Fiberoptic,
7-15-4288(4)
Telecommunications
0 Intersection Signals & HAWK Crossing
7-15-4288(4)
0 Street & Alley Surface Improvements
7-15-4288(4)
0 Crosswalks
7^15-4288(4)
0 Green Space & Water Ways
7-15-4288(4)
f-1 Improvement of Pedestrian Areas
7-15-4288(4)
n Hstorical Restorations
7-15-4288(4)
0 Off Street Parking for Public Use
7-154288(4)
0 Bridges & Walkways
7-15-428a(4)
0 Pollution Reduction
7-154288(12)
El Structural Repair
0 Flooring
0 Walls (interior)
jff- Roof, Calling
0 Energy Efficiency Improvements
0 LED Ughting ('interior)
1-1 Insulation
0 Programmable Thermostats
0 Solar Panels and Systems
TOTAL: s -c-& t to J-1
Mcation Checklist
0 Application
0 Copy of Laurel Butsiness License
0 Copy of Hstoncal "ding Verificatior; form from Yellowstone County Historic Preservation Office
0 Copy of Estimates or Paid Irrvoices; from Applicants Vendor (Work performed by the applicant business owner,
property owner, or employee shalt rut be accepted fbrany pat project)
0 Copy of Plans wW Sketches (hand drawn will not be accepted)
0 Copy of Supportin_q Documentation
0 Photos (Before and After)
0 Ptqect Descriplim
x Prqed Time Une
ZJ/
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I VICE
HIGH-TECH ELECTRIC
42 Wildflower Circle
Park City, AST 5913
Ph 855-6281
Donahue hoofing and Siding LLC
3970 Avenue D, Mitch Donahue
Suite D (406) 248-5428 -
BfCmgs, MT 39102 donshueraofing@gmail.corn
(406)248-5428
The Front Porch
Cheryl Hili
109 W 9st St
MT
EzthTm"# 1332
Dace 4/15=19
item
Description
Qty
Price
Amount
Vinyl wir xims
Center picture window wrath 2 side double hung
2.00
$3,287.97
$6,575.94
windows. Tempered Low -E glass.
Vinyl Wridom
241ghri sing windows. Tempered Low -E &m.
2.00
$1,683.00
$3.366.00
Widow wraps
tabor for wrapping standard window sizes
4.00
$72.00
$288.00
Window Lata'
tabor for tearing out windows, m framing the
4.00
$720.00
$2,8W.00
u mvig. instaffing the window, and t bft out the
inside.
DDDR
Entry Door
Seel door with top glass cxslarn fit to door ming.
,
$2,379.60
$2 0
Door installation
Labor for removing old door, R the raw
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$900.00
the new door arsi " out the
new door. Door cornes pruned and needs to be
painted -
Painting
paint door
.$270.00
$27,0:00
Sub Total
$16,659.54
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
due hoofing and Siding LLC Sates Representative
3970 Avenue D, Mitch Donahue
The Front Porch
Cheryl Hill
109 W 1st St
MT
Estimate # 1332
Date 4/1512019
hem Description taty : Price Amount
Vinyl Windows Canterpick window with 2 side double hung
windows. Tempered Lown -E glass.
2-Wd sliding windows. Tempered Low -E glass.
tabor for wrapping standard window sizes
Labor for tearing out windows, reframing the
opening, Installing the wimdow, and timing out the
inside.
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1.r-fAYV.
paint door
2.00 $3,287.97
2.00
4.00
4.00
$1.683.00
$7200
$720.00
$2,379.60
$9W.00
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$6,575.94
$3,366.00
$288.00
Sub Total $16,659.64
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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3970 Avenue D. Mitch Donahue
Sulte D 222
(406)248-5428 A- Uo� S k-,
Billings, MT 59102 donahLmwoofmg@gmai.com
(406)248-6428
The Front Porch
Cheryl HM
109 W lid St
UT
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Date 4/16/2019
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Price
Amount
eD mill TPO
VXIWROM
4M
$792.110
$3JOSM
4' TPO ROLL
VXlW60MLTPO
1.00
$396.00
$396.00
112" fanfold
IV* fan Udinsulation board
I -M
$WIM)
SMAD
2 318" Plates
Membrane platw
1.00
$228.68
$228.58
XPLATES
64SLILATION 4:%.ATES 11000)
IjIDO
$14038
$14038
7" HD screws
7"#15 screws for TPO (500)
2.00
$257.40
$514.80
2.6" ISO
24ayers of 2-6"ISO will gfve you an R -X (per
shed)
180.00
$53.39
$9,610.20
2x4x8 PT Lumber
Pnmmure treated dimensional,lurriber for wood nailer
MOD
$11.65
$139.80
TPO drip edge
r lece, Ig 4MV
5.00
$51.75
$268.75
TPO coated metal
TPO pipe boot
1W
5.00
$51.30
$256.50
TPO T -joint
Box of 100 T-Joint;etches
1.00
$123.30
$123.30
Cut Edge Sealant
tube
2-00
$26.10
$6220
water stop
cauIdM per tube
6.'00
$9.85
$69.10
Temdriation Bar
18.00
$13.50
$243.00
TPO labor
Jabor lbrinstarmV TPO
3100
$216.00
$6,912.00
Tear Off Labor
Tearoff14ayerofroo&V
32-00
$90.00
S2A8000
Building Permit
Cty of Laurei
1.00
$=.Do
$250.W
GtnTERS
6" SEAMLESS GUTTERS
6" SEAMLESS GUTTERS BY 7HE BOOT
48.00
$11.70
$561.60
)(L 3X4 DOWWOUT-S
3"X4"DOViMSpOM
2000
$1125
$225M)
Sub Total $26,112.81
T4AM :x,442.81
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
We calculated the cost for the work you have requested on your Project. Thank you for the opportunity to bid on your roo&V project we took forward
to working with you in the near future. The scope of work will consist of the following: East Weng Roof
1. Tearoffthe gravel down to the &ddng and Inspectformtten wood.
2.4r. 24 ay a rs 2-6" p a lyi so k We 6 on b o a W b a i d w t o ad * ve a m Pv -va k a d 3 D P-
3. Medwically fasten a ta)w of 60 mil TPO over the top of the insulation.
4. Remove all old pipe itashings, curb flashings and drains and install new TPO flashings and drains.
S. Install newIPO MOW edgiVon the back edge of iDdarxi install a news" se and 3x4"4own Vmt
a ONUfto RGGT#V VA sWW1y am xnatwa�
7. This project wffl carry a 2011 warranty from the manufacturer and a Slear wvrkmanship warranty from Donahue Rwft, LLC
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tomeftig A you the new Moe. The scopeofworkconsist of thet F.. da E 'iF
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f d drainsdi
installs flashingso drams
5. 4asta -` Y.;edging a i a edge F >a atinstall-" ^m^. gutter_ Aown spout
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amountA♦ -• on -said proposal, ra F according to the terms thereof.guarantee shall notbecome effective the contractor has been
paid in M forsaid In accordance wif
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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
11:00 A.A
LAUREL 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
Meeting called to order at 11:06AM.
Mardie Spalinger
Don Smarsh
Michelle DeBoer (Prospective Advisory Member)
Janice Lehman
Judy Goldsby
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: August 19, 2019
Board members reviewed the Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2019.
Discussion of the recent lack of attendance by Big Sky EDA Member.
Don motioned to accept minutes from August 19, 2019.
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
New Business
3. Grant Application: Nardella Facade Grant
Members review the Application and its supporting documents.
Don motioned to accept the Fagade Grant Application at $2,492.50
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
4. Grant Application: Front Porch General Small Grant
Members discussed the two grants being applied for and their allowable costs and reimbursements.
Don motioned to approve the General Small Grant request at 50% at $1,575.00
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Don motioned to approve the maximum allowable amount of $6,000 for the fagade grant request.
Mardie Seconded.
Motion carried.
5. Grant Application: Mountain Land Rehab Facade Grant
Members discussed what is allowable and applicable for reimbursement. Members would like
verification of which items go to which grant requests to ensure there is no duplication. The Planner will
contact Brian at Mountain Land Rehab to provide clarification of requested amounts.
Other Items
6. LURA Budget
Planner presented the budget and the line items which have been added. Members discussed how it
could be further itemized to include the amounts paid out per applicant.
What is the total amount of funds available for the Fagade, Technical Assistance, and General Small
Grants? Would it be possible to have a sit down meeting to discuss how much is appropriated for each
program? (What is available, what has been paid out, and who has been paid out?)
Members would like to know what the estimated amount to be bonded is in the future and the proposed
yearly debt service to determine what funding will be left for the LURA Board to fund the different
grant programs.
Members had a general discussion of how to encourage Main Street properties to keep up their
properties and sidewalks which included incentives, notifying them of the grant programs, and
marketing and outreach attempts. Not many people know or even understand the TIF District and how it
works.
Members further discussed the vacancy rate downtown and how to boost walk-in traffic. It is difficult to
retain certain businesses such as restaurants. Members mentioned how it is important to highlight what
property owners pay in, and what they can get out. Members asked if it is possible to get a list of what
people have paid in to the TIF District.
The City Planner will work to enter all available applications into the spreadsheets to create an
organized, centralized directory of information on the applicants.
Announcements
Don motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Mardie Seconded
Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:1OPM.
7. Next Meeting: October 21, 2019
Don motioned to approve the General Small Grant request at 50% at $1,575.00
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Don motioned to approve the maximum allowable amount of $6,000 for the fagade grant request.
Mardie Seconded.
Motion carried.
5. Grant Application: Mountain Land Rehab Facade Grant
Members discussed what is allowable and applicable for reimbursement. Members would like
verification of which items go to which grant requests to ensure there is no duplication. The Planner will
contact Brian at Mountain Land Rehab to provide clarification of requested amounts.
Other Items
6. LURA Budget
Planner presented the budget and the line items which have been added. Members discussed how it
could be further itemized to include the amounts paid out per applicant.
What is the total amount of funds available for the Fagade, Technical Assistance, and General Small
Grants? Would it be possible to have a sit down meeting to discuss how much is appropriated for each
program? (What is available, what has been paid out, and who has been paid out?)
Members would like to know what the estimated amount to be bonded is in the future and the proposed
yearly debt service to determine what funding will be left for the LURA Board to fund the different
grant programs.
Members had a general discussion of how to encourage Main Street properties to keep up their
properties and sidewalks which included incentives, notifying them of the grant programs, and
marketing and outreach attempts. Not many people know or even understand the TIF District and how it
works.
Members further discussed the vacancy rate downtown and how to boost walk-in traffic. It is difficult to
retain certain businesses such as restaurants. Members mentioned how it is important to highlight what
property owners pay in, and what they can get out. Members asked if it is possible to get a list of what
people have paid in to the TIF District.
The City Planner will work to enter all available applications into the spreadsheets to create an
organized, centralized directory of information on the applicants.
Announcements
Don motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Mardie Seconded
Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:10PM.
7. Next Meeting: October 21, 2019
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