HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R20-46RESOLUTION NO. R20-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF GRANTS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE LURA LARGE GRANT REQUEST PROGRAM FOR
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel approved a Large Grant Request Program proposed by
the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) through Resolution No. R15-08; and
WHEREAS, a number of property owners prepared and submitted applications seeking
grant funding through the Large Grant Request Program for their respective projects; and
WHERAS, as provided in the Meeting Minutes (attached hereto and incorporated herein),
the LURA Board reviewed and considered all of the applications submitted and recommends the
City Council's approval and award of large grants to the Applicants in the following amounts:
1.
Coburn Tax Services:
$13,185.96
2.
Linse Family — 20 Idaho Ave:
$25,999.38
3.
Darrell Dyer — W. I" St. Development
$62,200.00
4.
Millers — 403-407 E. Main Street
$20,062.00
5.
Ron Seder — 119 W. Main Street
$44,328.50
6.
Sarah Kuhr — The Front Porch
$7,000.00
7.
Shaun Jones — 101 W. Main Street
$45,375.00
WHEREAS, all the applicants, applications 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 Applicants listed herein are hereby approved for large grants pursuant to the
Large Grant Request Program in the amounts provided herein to be paid from the City's Large
Grant Request Program, Tax Increment Financing District Fund.
Sparks.
2020.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 25, 2020, by Council Member
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 25`h day of August
APPROVED by the Mayor this 25`x' day of August 2020.
R20-46 LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
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Bethany La ve,, erk-Treasurer, Clerk -Treasurer
Approved as to form:
Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
R20-46 LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval
MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
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MONDAY, JULY 06, 2020
10:00 AM
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
The Vice -Chair called the meeting to order at 10:09AM
Janice Lehman
Mardie Spalinger
Don Smarsh
Dean Rankin
Daniel Klein (Arrived at 10:15AM)
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
Richard Herr (City Council)
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: June 22, 2020
Mardie motioned to approve the minutes from June 22, 2020
Don seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Large Grant Spreadsheet 2020
Ken Olson from the MT State Firefighters Memorial Committee was present at the meeting to discuss
his grant application. The work was completed last year. Part of the current request was split between
other matching grants. The memorial has been working to keep the site updated with the names of
firefighters and has been in touch with firefighting families across the state. Ongoing landscaping and
insurance are the main funding requirements. Ken has been active with state firefighting groups for
possible grants and other funding sources. He has also been working with The Front Porch to hold
events and work together to make events successful. An award of the large grant would be very helpful
moving the project to near completion. The current grant purposes are eligible, but Nick will go back
and review the previously approved Large Grants to ensure that one was not previously awarded.
Members went through and discussed the Different grant applications in order.
Lorna Coburn had previously attempted to apply in 2018 but was turned away due to the amount of
existing applications. Was suggested to reapply in 2020 to receive a proper return on investment.
Everything appears eligible.
Darrell Dyer's application for W. 1St St. looks very promising for the district. Could yield great returns
for the TIF District and Downtown.
Linse family project at 20 Idaho Ave. Have done a full overhaul of renovating the property. Currently a
rental and small commercial use run out of it. Nick provided a packet of photographs of the completed
work.
The Miller application for 201 E Main St. is ineligible for grant funding as it previously received
funding from the Large Grant Program in 2018.
Miller application for 403-407 E. Main St. was under discussion. The project was recently completed.
Members thought the project looked good.
Members reviewed the Ron Seder application for 119 W. Main St. Nick provided a packet of
photographs to support the application of the work that has been ongoing since 2019. The previous
owner of the property had received a technical assistance grant to plan for upgrades. Members discussed
how the building has needed renovation and has been derelict since the early 1980s.
Discussion of Shaun Jones `application for 101 W. Main St. A centrally located, historic property that is
deserving of the work and the grant funding. Window replacement is eligible under the Large Grant
Program.
Discussion of Sarah Kuhr's application for the Front Porch roof replacement. Members discussed how
they are very community minded. The roof replacement is eligible.
New Business
4. Large Grant: Coburn Tax Services
5. Large Grant: Linse Family - 20 Idaho Ave
6. Large Grant: Darrell Dyer - W. 1 st St. Development
7. Large Grant: Millers - 201 E Main St.
8. Large Grant: Millers - 403-407 E Main St.
9. Large Grant: Ron Seder - 119 W. Main St.
10. Large Grant: Sarah Kuhr - The Front Porch
11. Large Grant: Shaun Jones - 101 W. Main St.
12. Large Grant: Ken Olson - MT State Firefighters Memorial
Members discussed how to adjust the grant funding. What would be the best way to get it of the
$225,000? Don established a 7% adjustment for each grant, and a further subtraction of the remainder
from each grant.
Daniel Motioned to approve the 2020 Large Grant applications with a proportional adjustment to meet
the $225,000 program limit.
Don Seconded.
Unanimous vote in favor.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
Other Items
13. Budget Review
Announcements
14. Next Meeting: tentatively scheduled for July 13, 2020 at I l :OOAM.
Don Motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Daniel Seconded.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:20AM.
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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MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020
11:00 AM
LAUREL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. Ae duration
for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take actio: on any item not on the agenda.
The Chair Called the meeting to order at 11:00AM
1. Roll Call
Mardie Spalinger
Don Smarsh
Daniel Klein
Judy Goldsby
Nicholas Altonaga (city of laurel)
Ken Olson
Richard Herr
Brief discussion on marking down if members are absent in the meeting minutes. Nick received emails
from Michelle and Janice that they would be absent for this meeting.
General Items
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: July 6, 2020
Board members reviewed the meting minutes from July 6, 2020.
Daniel Motioned to approve the Minutes from July 6, 2020.
Don Seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Big Sky EDA Update
Dianne was not present for this portion of the agenda.
4. Beartooth RC&D Update
Steve Simonson from Beartooth RC&D was not present for the meeting.
Chair moved the Discussion on the Large Grant Program up in the agenda. Nick discussed the current
situation and the need to update the previously approved spreadsheet.
Ken Olson of the MT State Firefighters Memorial Park was present. He wanted the board to know that
he was unaware that they had previously received a grant. It had been two years and it had slipped his
mind.
He will be sure to check the status of grants and eligibility prior to submitting applications in the future.
The application of the 2020 Large grant was not intention and did not want to do anything untoward.
Ken wanted to stress that the work of LURA is tremendous and has a focus on the community. He
applauds the work the board has done.
Don remarked that LURA values the Memorial Park project and that they are in support of the continued
efforts.
Nick presented the updated spreadsheet with the updated removal of the MT Firefighters Memorial
grant. Members discussed the amendment.
Don Motioned the amend the previously approved LURA Large Grant decision with the updated amount
of $218,150.84.
Daniel Seconded.
Unanimous Vote in favor.
New Business
5. Yellowstone County Economic Recovery Plan Presentation
Nick presented the outline of the Yellowstone County Economic Recovery Plan. Diane Lehm had
arrived to provide additional comment.
Judy — Why are Railroad and Refineries not included in the Recovery Plan contents?
• Will the loss of demand lead to lay-offs in those industries?
• The question was raised about the statistics for "Leisure Activities", what is included in that
definition?
• Is the economic recovery task force planning for longer term recovery? Months out?
Big Sky EDA has received funding to bring on SBDC funding to employ a staff member to help track
the recovery and see what the ongoing situation is.
Seeking out funding for those hardest hit industries.
Will be preparing information on this in the short term to get a better idea of the long term
impacts
Don asked if there are any additional programs left for people to utilize?
• The Governor will most likely seek out further options to use funding.
• Federal level discussions have taken place about the next round of funding.
Big Sky is working on Business stabilization plans for businesses. Steve Simonson at Beartooth also has
funding available through the RLF and other grants. There are also service grants through the state for
non-profit institutions.
The VFW has been displaced from its buildings and needs assistance to meet its obligations. Other
memberships organizations are in similar situations.
Old Business
6. Large Grant Program Discussion
Item moved up in the agenda.
Other Items
Judy mentioned that the Bridger Wind Farm project will be trucking turbine parts out of the Railyard for
the next few weeks/month. Roads will be partially shut down to accommodate these trips.
7. Budget Review
Nick will provide an updated budget at next month's meeting.
Announcements
8. Next Meeting: August 17, 2020
Meeting was adjourned at 11:34AM
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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