HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-16 Midtown URB Minutes
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APPROVED minutes from September 1, 2016 board meeting
voted on and approved during October 6, 2016 board meeting
held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room
TO DO List:
Everyone attend October 6 board meeting
In attendance: Carl Solvie, Andrew Cetraro, David Fine, Scott Hedglin, Esther Schwier,
Susan Fraser, Austin Rector, Kevin Cook, Bill Fogarty
Call to Order – Scott called the meeting to order at 4:34pm.
Public Comment
Matt Cloninger with BMX Park asking for status of BMX Park Plan. Scott said we could
keep him in the loop when that item will actually be moving along.
D. Special Presentations
Lighting Update by Kevin Jacobsen, Morrison-Maierle - Had a great meeting with MDT last
week. MDT is still onboard with overall Midtown plans. Learned MDT is putting forward
Durston, Oak and Griffin updates/projects in the next 2-3 years. M/M is moving forward
with design work and will send to MDT for approval with goal of getting something done on
N7 next summer.
Minutes
Bill made the motion to approve July 7 minutes; Carl seconded. All in favor.
F.4. Action Item: Midtown Event ideas
David reported Abby couldn’t get appropriate insurance for discussed October event on
Aspen. Concurrently, city attorney said can’t use TIF dollars for event contract, can be
done but educational event required, no staff costs. Discussion on how can do event.
David noted current updates are bringing up need for a business improvement district.
Esther said she is interested in joining a BID. David will look into how to form such a
district. Discussion continued. Andrew said he is up for working with Abby Turner and
Midtown Tavern Josh to do an event on Aspen this fall.
F.1. GVFC1
Greg Cattin gave update and handed out a graphic of the proposed façade improvements
(see Attachment A). He confirmed what his brother had reported last month – having
problem getting any bids now so will try again in January with hopes of construction in
April. Scott asked about trying the new upcoming incentive program and Greg said they
prefer to stay the course with current grant application.
Andrew motioned grant open and continued; Kevin seconded. All in favor.
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F.2. Amend work plan and budget to reallocate funding for Leland Consulting Group
work on node-based strategy
David presented node-based strategy. Will be first time for such in a Bozeman TIF so
needed Leland Group’s help (See Attachment B). The basic idea is more bang for the buck
if groups of owners do jobs at same time. Needs another 25K to cover costs of consulting
job.
Discussion. Andrew motioned for approval; Bill seconded for money from event (20K) and
BMX (5K) and parking (3K) current budget lines to be reallocated for node-based
schematic design consulting by Leland Consulting Group. More Discussion. Kevin asked if
board had input and yes, there will be meetings with Leland asking Midtown lots of
questions. Discussion. All in favor.
F.3. Redevelopment incentives
Open and continued. Discussion. Scott noted if not further along soon then should
reinstate N7Rehab grant program so something active.
FYI, Random conversations reported
Wok property owners only want to do land leases.
Trail work is scheduled – it’s on the survey schedule.
Fiber project – David reported almost done with first phase of installation, and yes they do
have leasers lined up. Soon will be doing loop to hit hotel side of street.
Rainbow Motel redevelopment in the news – can we help to protect existing neon sign?
David said Board can write in support of keeping as Commission does listen to such.
Adjournment
Scott adjourned the meeting at 5:46pm.
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Attachment A
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Attachment B
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