HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes 04.19.2021
AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
11:00 AM
LAUREL LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
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.
1. Roll Call
The Chair called the meeting to order at: 11:02am
Mardie
Daniel
Don Smarsh
Judy Goldsby
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
Leslie Atkins (applicant)
Dennis Eaton (arrived at 11:20am)
General Items
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: March 15, 2021
Members reviewed the minutes from the meeting on March 15, 2021.
Daniel motioned to approve the Minutes from March 15, 2021.
Mardie seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Big Sky EDA Update
Dianne was not present.
4. Beartooth RC&D Update
Steve was not present.
New Business
5. Small Grant Application: Mel's Auto Clinic
Members reviewed the Technical Assistance Grant for Mel’s Auto Clinic
Daniel motioned to approve $4,904.00 for the Technical Assistance Grant for Mel’s Auto Clinic.
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
6. Small Grant Application: David Atkins, 3rd Avenue
Discussion of the Application. Leslie Atkins was in attendance and explained the scope of the project.
Repointing the brickwork, and sidewalk work.
Daniel asked questions about the timeline of grant eligibly. To nicks knowledge they are eligible, as it
has been multiple years since they last applied for funding.
Don Motioned to approve the General Small Grant For the Atkin’s project on 3rd Avenue for $5,000.
Daniel Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Don Motioned to approve the Façade Grant for 3rd Avenue in the amount of $9,000.
Mardie Seconded.
Motion Carried.
7. Small Grant Application: Ken & Peggy Miller - 201 E. Main St.
Nick presented the General Small Grant Request for Ken and Peggy Miller at 201 E. Main Street.
Mardie Motioned to approve the grant request for 201 E. Main Street in the amount of $5,000.
Daniel Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Other Items
8. Budget Review
• Members reviewed the Budget. They discussed the debt service and the Large Grant funding that
has been reimbursed.
• Members also discussed the previous long term-planning and the need to keep doing that.
• Judy reported that Rock the Block will be happening this summer. Good to have some things go
back to normal.
• Members discussed the parking issues downtown and how it needs to change. Parking is a major
issue for downtown with the mix of businesses and residential units.
• Leslie had a question about how to get on the Council Agenda. Nick replied that she should
come to City Council sessions and raise the issue to Council Members and the Mayor.
Announcements
9. Adjourn
Don Motioned to Adjourn.
Dennis Seconded.
Motion Carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:46AM
10. Next Meeting: May 17, 2021
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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