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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-16 Midtown URB Minutes Page 1 of 11 APPROVED minutes from May 5, 2016 board meeting Voted on and approved during May 31, 2016 meeting held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room TO DO List: Everyone attend May 31 (as June) board mtg In attendance: Carl Solve, Andrew Cetraro, Susan Fraser, Tracy Menuez, David Fine, Jeff Krauss, Austin Rector, Scott Hedglin Call to Order – Carl called the meeting to order at 4:33pm. Public Comment Matt Cloninger on behalf of the BMX Park: in support of Midtown activities. Jeff Stephens also in the audience in support of the BMX Park. F.2. Action item: Midtown Tavern grant application Josh Palmer presented their grant proposal (Attachment A). Discussion. Carl made the motion to approve maximum of $20,730; Andrew seconded. All in favor. F.3. Action item: Comfort Inn grant application Karl Cook presented (Attachment B). Discussion included board’s goals and paint as maintenance, not renovation. Susan made the motion to follow staff’s recommended grant award of $14,131; Andrew seconded. Scott asked for more discussion. Votes of yes: Susan, Andrew, Carl; vote of no: Scott. F.1. Action item: Simply Office Supplies Scott turned the gavel over to Carl as he stepped away from the board table to represent his client for their Technical Assistance Grant application (Attachment C). Facelift update will give corporate look; turn upstairs into apartments. Discussion. Scott left the room to allow the vote. Andrew motioned $7200 grant; Carl seconded. All in favor. Scott returned to the board table as chair. D. Special Presentation by Bennett Hospitality, public infrastructure request John with KLJ presented Bennett Hospitality’s request for assistance with infrastructure behind the Kenyon Noble on Oak (Attachment D). Discussion. Scott noted this does push us to look at bonding as previously discussed. More discussion. Reimbursement agreement an option. David reminded the board we have to have more shovel-ready projects in the queue before going to bonding. More discussion. KLJ will be back with more detail. Tracy noted she foresees the TIF being eventually reimbursed these requested project costs by this large development’s contributions. Requested they calculate and bring forecasted TIF contribution amounts. Austin noted we want this to look like our district, not an extension of 19th. Page 2 of 11 F.4. FY17 budget draft David wanted to first go thru the line items to get the board’s confirmation of keeping or getting rid of them before finalizing the budget. Discussion. Finalized budget will be action item at next board meeting, now no May 12 extra budget meeting required. Board asked David to add Whittier School’s requests (Attachment E) to the budget. FYI Scott suggested spending $500 to sponsor a regional webinar with Community Builders Monthly as it might attract projects to Midtown. He reported he had sponsored one last year and did received a list of the attendees so could do followup with them. David noted GVFC1 is about one month out on getting sign installed. Adjournment Scott adjourned the meeting at 6:38pm. Page 3 of 11 Attachment A Page 4 of 11 Page 5 of 11 Attachment B Page 6 of 11 Page 7 of 11 Attachment C Page 8 of 11 Attachment D Page 9 of 11 Page 10 of 11 Attachment E April 28, 2016 North 7th Avenue TIF Board: Following is a list of projects that we would like the North 7th Avenue TIF Board to consider funding in your 2016-17 budget: Pre-K Playground Equipment The School District started a Running Start Kindergarten Program for 4 year olds at Whittier School in January 2015. In addition, one of two Special Education Pre-School classes will be moved to Whittier next year. The playground equipment that is currently on the playground is too big for this age group of students. This request is for preparation, purchase and installation of age appropriate playground equipment in a separate area for these younger children. Like all of the Bozeman School playgrounds, Whittier’s playground is open to the public when not in use by the school, therefore, these improvements will benefit our entire community. Budget: $30,000 Asphalt parking lot and playground improvements Needed maintenance of both the off-site parking lot and the existing playground to enhance durability and safety. This will consist of patching and filling in cracks, a slurry coat, and re-striping all required pavement markings. Budget: $25,000 Renovations to the Pre-K SPED area Shifts within the SPED Pre-K program have resulted in an increased need for completed and adequate space at Whittier Elementary. Proposed improvements incorporate renovations to facilitate this function with the existing SPED program. Added improvements include better circulation between activities and classroom features. Improved instruction components will include additional whiteboards and teaching aides. Steven D. Johnson Deputy Superintendent Operations Voice: (406) 522-6042 Fax: (406) 522-6050 steve.johnson@bsd7.org steve.johnson@bsd7.org Bozeman Public Schools 404 West Main, P.O. Box 520 Bozeman, MT 59771-0520 www.bsd7.org Page 11 of 11 Budget $30,000 Horizontal Climbing wall in the gym Provide an alternative play activity in the gymnasium area. Climbing walls are becoming increasingly popular and are already in-place at Longfellow, Irving, and Hyalite Elementary Schools. There is a potential cost share with the Whittier Parent Advisory Council for this item. Budget: $15,000 Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Steven D Johnson, Deputy Superintendent Operations