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APPROVED minutes from May 31, 2016 board meeting
voted on and approved during July 7, 2016 board meeting
held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room
TO DO List:
Everyone attend July 7 board meeting
In attendance: Austin Rector, Kevin Cook, Andrew Cetraro, Esther Schwier, David Fine,
Jeff Krauss, Susan Fraser, Scott Hedglin, Carl Solvie, Bill Fogarty
Call to Order – Scott called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
Public Comment
Brian Leland introduced himself as candidate for County Commissioner.
D.1. Special Presentation on Graffiti Removal Program (Jessica Johnson)
Jessica, City’s Neighborhood Coordinator, wants to bring back the graffiti task force. She
requested if any of the board members wanted help in cleaning up such to contact her.
D.2. Special Presentation on Bennett Hospitality Infrastructure request
As followup to last month’s meeting visit, John with KLJ brought support documents (see
Attachment A). Requesting 15th punch-thru to be funded by TIF. Scott asked if the owner
needed action tonight in order to move forward. Discussion.
Scott afraid will dilute core projects but is in support in contributing in equal amount of
increment from project over 15-20 year period. Jeff commented on 5-years remaining in
URD and not thinking the TIF would catch up that quickly. Then Jeff asked if this is what
the board wanted? Carl and Kevin added their thoughts, suggesting 50% reimbursement.
Andrew spoke to core goals and this project will contribute towards funds to reaching
goals of board. Austin commented this is a thoughtful project and fitting for the district.
David noted this request is an addition to the FY17 budget.
Minutes
Carl made the motion to approve April 7 and May 5 minutes; Andrew seconded All in
favor.
F.1. Action item: Fiscal Yr 2017 Work Plan and Budget
(see Attachment B) David walked thru the budget. He noted Amos House is now closing
and Bennett Hospitality has been added. Discussion followed. Jeff Questioned $35K for
MBX Master Plan. David did work with Sanderson Stewart, etc, on these dollar figures.
Danielle with SS spoke up to say they can adjust their work plan to fit the budgeted
amount.
Discussion continued. Design lines reduced. Scott on Whittier: the vision of the district
does not include interior work nor parking improvements as requested by school. $228K
for Bennett/Northwest project (15th push-thru): leave on as unscheduled line item as
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treating like reimbursement. Maybe city attorney can get to writing such an agreement.
Bonding is looking imminent.
Carl made the motion to approve budget and work plan as edited; Scott seconded the
motion. All in favor.
F.2. Action item: GVFC1
(see Attachment C) Due to the late hour, Scott made the motion to leave this item as
opened and continued to July meeting; Kevin seconded. All in favor.
Susan made the motion to add $50K to $200K in FY17 budget for incentives/grants; Scott
seconded. All in favor.
F.3. Action item: EZ Auto TAG application
(see Attachment D) Kevin made the motion to approve $7200 technical assistance grant;
Carl seconded. All in favor.
F.4. Action item: Bar 3 BBQ TAG application
(see Attachment E) Kevin made the motion to approve $7200 technical assistance grant;
Carl seconded. All in favor.
FYI
Scott urged everyone to get to every meeting as so much activity all hands are needed.
Adjournment
Scott adjourned the meeting at 6:00pm.
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Attachment A
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Attachment B
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Attachment C
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Attachment D
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Attachment E