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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. Eaton. 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 ,v /i'/_M.� .l' Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor ATT 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 4 -LAUREL URBAN RENEW] E , Grant 4ApiftoWn 0 Small Op Grant !t Ns $20,000) ✓ Grant r. s GrantSign s - than i t'ffii :1 ." @': B E #. t t ::# i - :•.MP r � # Nl• 6::= ' t € f w. #` 4 </ -' :-M i t. �.. {..•.. t i 'it. ,.QS .€t.#:. -N: P!#; l.'@'.:.. t"' t' @: '4 i'e .; k rt �P :a b .`<i E.: ,..4 :! "'N _`C @: #: iw ---r- a l w. -777 t7l f;- WSW ...E #...b": a@, t '•f' Y. ! #: P M. # 'i N'@.:, i '.a € E #; #E Return Completed ^.baa• t^a€•l To: Laurel x...a ^. k w. ATTN- City Ramer PO Boo( Laurel, -44 6 0:6: E i 31 Applicant Initials Page 1 of 6 l 406) 208 i 7 K=17 F4IIF $ _ �. @i. i€ ate w s 0 Yes 0 No :1 ." @': B E #. t t ::# i - :•.MP r � # Nl• 6::= ' t € f w. #` 4 </ -' :-M i t. �.. {..•.. t i 'it. ,.QS .€t.#:. -N: P!#; l.'@'.:.. t"' t' @: '4 i'e .; k rt �P :a b .`<i E.: ,..4 :! "'N _`C @: #: iw ---r- a l w. -777 t7l f;- WSW ...E #...b": a@, t '•f' Y. ! #: P M. # 'i N'@.:, i '.a € E #; #E Return Completed ^.baa• t^a€•l To: Laurel x...a ^. k w. ATTN- City Ramer PO Boo( Laurel, -44 6 0:6: E i 31 Applicant Initials Page 1 of 6 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. ' ! { M" f� M M' 4 • R R #i 9. >+•+ 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 $ " 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. ILML =120 Applicant Initials Page 2 of 6 RMIM-TUMERVIUMM FM Irm Ot oni WOFTOR 11116MINN , I ""gig 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 471TE I What type(s) of development andfor physical Improvements are being considered? 11 Applicant Initials -tL= Page 2 of 6 Complete now met Replacement of vAndows and two additional entrances into the space. Electrical updates, as,welff ptumbing. W; "Y 14. - Applicant Initials Page 3 of 6 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: Applicant Initials "31P Page 4 of 6 Is 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: $__ $. Applicant Initials Page 4 of 6 L;ontroi mo. is-ubm-u94543 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—.— $—�-- TOTAIL- /� U Applicant Initials 4)1"-- Page 5 of 6 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 c:ontror no. a 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 ZJ/ 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/ Applicant Initials ��- Page 6 of 6 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 Z $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 T" 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. irtr ri.. 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 =.it $6,575.94 $3,366.00 $288.00 Sub Total $16,659.64 TOW $ '' SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS t i� f i,1Q— 4�:UCj o f aA ()�� a v- 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 VZOIndes 1330 Date 4/16/2019 Rem Descrloon MY 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 E= � -- C -T-a�M i rr-IFF. 7Z 777.7wT7 t;,7. E -.T I m7 -n �0,1 ii M Ai 0- 0.1 FROM". �Tllddo 4IRAF-it-6111 ', 00, NO -Dated- Sub TOW 526,112,81 ,l12t1 We calculated the h♦ for i i -t -w a ♦ ' t' ar - atrr r ei a -i i a RF R w F - ' it a t tomeftig A you the new Moe. The scopeofworkconsist of thet F.. da E 'iF k" [ gawal tooling doom it t ^ ♦' a♦ andJnspectlbrmftena.a.i K' a'Fx a „{8 a i k"' p 3 6• a' a .t t � '� Meclumicallyfasten a tayer of 60mil aover the !.F t h the .. t.. 4. Remove old pipe rw R a f d drainsdi installs flashingso drams 5. 4asta -` Y.;edging a i a edge F >a atinstall-" ^m^. gutter_ Aown spout a Cue Pa a {aw N zYanaal ffl ate&i 7. lWs project carryty i and ..-year mokmanshipwarranly fromDonahueRoofing. 6 _ .J Accepted: si or deviations r t -ii s. -w ✓ M r r- r a t ..at. f `t+r •-_-..h -r ar F. t' t z a 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 Make. Balance due after30dap: be ch r . parmorMh.r:+c: of U ,it ilaclude _ft aney's tam sWbe '*'. z Accepted t r 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 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.