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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIF Minutes 11-15/ Downtown Tax Increment Finance Board Meeting Minutes November 17, 2015 Attending: Bobby Bear, Shannon Haish, Bob Hietala, Vonda Laird, Bob Lashaway, Bill Stoddart, Carson Taylor, Chris Naumann Guests: Jeff Key, Peccia & Associates and Alisa Pyszka, Leland Consulting Group Absent: None Public Comments: None Disclosure: None Minutes ACTION: Bill Stoddart moved to approve the October minutes as presented. Bob Hietala seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Financial Report Chris presented the finance report as of November 17, 2015. The most recent expenses included: $11,436 for the intersection cable anchor structural analysis; $6685 for a technical assistance grant; and $7980 to TD&H for the continuing streetscape engineering. The board had no other questions regarding the finance report. Executive Director’s Report Technical Assistance Program Update—NO CHANGES One grant has been awarded in FY2016—shown at the bottom of the chart. The chart also lists uncompleted grants that were awarded in FY2015. Keep in mind that the committed grant amounts are only tentative since the actual reimbursement amount will be determined as a one to one match upon completion of the grant work. As a reminder, the Planning grants have a $7500 cap and the Façade grants are capped at $3000. Bold listings indicate completed. / Building Project Updates—NO CHANGES 5 West Building (northwest corner of Mendenhall and Tracy) Construction began on Friday October 2nd with the demolition of the old Opportunity Bank building. Block M Residences (on Lamme between Black & Tracy) Construction of Phase 2—8 additional units—should be completed Fall of 2015. Dutton Building (131 West Main--corner of Grand and Main) Completed and occupied. Etha Hotel (old Armory building) is planning to begin construction in November. The encroachment permit for the site was completed and signed several weeks ago. Therefore the project has all the entitlements and permits needed to begin construction. Element Hotel (at old Kenyon Noble site) Opened September 22nd! Willson Residences (old East Willson School) being redeveloped into 18 residential units with underground parking. Partial completion scheduled for Summer 2016. Downtown URP Amendment The Downtown Urban Renewal Plan amendment process includes the following public meetings to be held at City Hall: November 17 (6pm) Planning Board Recommendation December 7 (6pm) City Commission Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance December 28 (12pm) City Commission Final Adoption of Ordinance on Consent GVLT Burke Park Bridge Update GVLT began construction on the Burke Park bridge two weeks ago. The project is expected to be complete by the end of November. GVLT will be hosting a dedication ceremony at 3:00pm Saturday December 5th (prior to that evening’s Christmas Stroll). Discussion and Decision Items Transportation Master Plan Jeff Key of Peccia & Associates presented an overview of the current Bozeman Transportation Master Plan (TMP). “The TMP is intended to facilitate community goals and improve the transportation infrastructure and services within the Bozeman area to meet the needs of existing and future land use. The TMP will address all modes of transportation in a balanced attempt to meet current and future needs while complying with State and Federal requirements. Specifically, the TMP will achieve the following overall objectives:  Coordinate transportation planning with existing and future land use and other community plans.  Improve regional transportation circulation and identify primary travel demands.  Promote a safe, reliable and efficient transportation network for vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and the disabled.  Identify improvement priorities, implementation strategies, and policies to maintain and enhance the functionality of the transportation system.” Jeff summarized some of the public suggestions submitted specific to the downtown district. The board discussed the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of North Black and East Mendenhall. The board asked Jeff about the one-way streets: Babcock and Mendenhall. Jeff said that is always a subject of discussion acknowledging that the traffic engineering indicates they move a considerable amount of vehicle traffic in a fairly efficient manner but they are not the best for pedestrians and businesses. He suggested that the TMP could include some modelling of how Babcock and Mendenhall would function as two-lane, two-way streets. The board expressed support of that exercise and asked that Chris make a formal request in writing of such. Library Parking Lot Funding Request The board again discussed the request from the Bozeman Library for funding to support the proposed parking lot pedestrian safety improvements. Bill Stoddart—who is a member of the Library Foundation Board—gave a brief overview of the project which would include several raised “tabletop” crosswalks that would not only call attention to pedestrians but serve as speed bumps. Bob Hietala said his first thought was to support a small amount of funding to help with the project. Vonda Laird said she felt that this was not the type of project that warranted TIF funding. Bob Lashaway added that it would not contribute to any increase in the taxable value of the district since the Library is tax-exempt. ACTION: Bill Stoddart moved to allocate $10,000 towards the proposed table-top pedestrian crosswalks at the Bozeman Public Library. Bob Hietala seconded the motion. Bill Stoddart voted in favor. Bobby Bear, Bob Hietala, Vonda Laird, and Bob Lashaway voted against the motion. The motion failed on a 1 to 4 vote.