HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-16 Midtown URB Minutes
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APPROVED minutes from October 6, 2016 board meeting
Voted on and approved during March 2, 2017 board meeting
held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room
TO DO List:
Everyone attend November 3 board meeting
Esther read state statute concerning developing a
business improvement district
In attendance: Esther Schwier, Andrew Cetraro, Bill Fogarty, Carl Solvie, Susan Fraser,
David Fine, Kevin Cook
Call to Order – Carl called the meeting to order at 4:32pm.
C. Public Comment
Alcohol and drug services staff members noted their location is just north of the district.
They have asked Streamline for an additional bus stop near them at Bridger Park, Old
Buffalo Trail @ N. 7th. They would appreciate the board’s help in getting this bus stop
added as they serve 150-200 clients.
D. Special Presentations - none
E. Minutes
Kevin made the motion to approve September 1 minutes; Bill seconded. All in favor.
F.1. Lighting and Sidewalk Program Update
Kevin with Morrison-Maierle reported making progress. In November/December
construction docs will be delivered to MDT. Goal is still actual construction in Spring. Will
also develop schematic drawings for of CaRx, Recompute, etc, in hopes of assisting in
securing easements. Bill brought up pedestrian flashing lights at Villard. Kevin confirmed
they are looking at such as are needed at several intersections.
G.1. Oak Street Trail Project
Danielle with Sanderson-Stewart reported the city has a contract with Knife River that we
could add to in the early spring, or the board could do a limited solicitation and try to get
installed this Fall. Discussion. Carl asked who would plow and David replied Parks
Department would provide maintenance. More discussion. Board instructed staff to wait
until spring and add to Knife River work order.
F.2. Reactivate previous N7Rehab grant program
David rehashed why the board suspended the program a few months ago. He went on to
report Leland Consulting will hopefully have new program to the board next month. We
need a grant program in place as there is current interest. Susan made the motion to
reactivate N7Rehab; Kevin seconded. All in favor.
F.3. Tech Assistance Grant application for Village Inn Pizza
Andrew Cetraro stepped out of the room. Nathan with Faure Halvorsen Architects
presented what they intended to investigate (See Attachment A for detailed portion of
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application), noting should be done in March. Requesting $7200. Kevin motioned
approval: Bill seconded. All in favor. Andrew returned to the table.
F.4. Tech Assistance Grant application for lot behind Cellular Plus
Heather with Intrinsik Architecture presented what their scope of work should cover (see
Attachment B for detailed portion of application), noting a local buyer is looking at options
for this site. Discussion. Can add contingency in case sale of pad site falls thru for this
grant applicant. Andrew motioned approval with appropriate contingency language added;
Kevin seconded. All in favor of $7200 grant.
F.5. Tech Assistance Grant application for The Wok
Heather with Intrinsik Architecture presented work to be done with this grant (see
Attachment C for detailed portion of application) for interested investor, John Pine. She
noted this is a large lot with lots of potential for multi-use. Requesting $7200. David asked
about parking research. Discussion. Kevin motioned for approval; Andrew seconded. All in
favor.
F.6. Demolition Grant application for The Wok
Lance presented project and property owner Jim DeCosse in the audience (see Attachment
D for staff report). Kevin motioned approval of $25,000; Andrew seconded the motion. All
in favor.
G.2. New Incentive Programs
David gave update. During the next two weeks he will be working with Lauren of
Sanderson Stewart on application criteria. They should present this to the board at the
November meeting.
G.3. Business Improvement District
Discussion. Esther will read thru the statute. Andrew will help discussing with fellow
owners. David reiterated can only use TIF monies for educational printing, etc, and 60% of
property owners will have to sign petition to move creation of BID forward to city
commission for approval.
Adjournment
Carl adjourned the meeting at 5:40pm.
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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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