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APPROVED minutes from March 2, 2017 board meeting
Voted on approved during April 6, 2017 board meeting
held at the City Hall, Madison Room
TO DO List:
Everyone attend April 6 board meeting in City Hall
In attendance: Jeff Krauss, Scott Hedglin, David Fine, Nick Rodgers, Susan Fraser, Bill
Fogarty, Kevin Cook, Josh Palmer, Andrew Cetraro, Austin Rector
Call to Order – Scott called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
C. Public Comment – none.
D. Meeting Minutes
Kevin motioned approval of minutes from October, November, December, January and
February meetings; Bill seconded. All in favor.
E. Special Presentations – none.
F.1+2. Action Items – Streetscape Progress and DOWL easement task order
Tony Gaddo with DOWL gave update on easements. Headstone shop holding out; most in
negotiating or awaiting signature status. Discussion. Next on Tony’s list of action is to gain
temporary construction easements.
Kevin Jacobsen with Morrison-Maierle joined the table. His team is currently working with
Tony on exhibits and documents for the construction easements. Kevin went on to say
also working with city offices to find best strategy for working with MDT. Discussion.
David noted easement task order #3 (see Attachment A) required as we need a budget item
submitted to the Commission for approval for the extra work required from Tony. Kevin
motioned approval; Andrew seconded. All in favor.
F.3. Midtown project signage
Susan shared that she’d received a $50/sign print cost from AlphaGraphics for a 3’ x 4’
vinyl banner to hang on construction fences. Bill made the motion to direct staff to work
on getting 3-4 such signs designed and printed; Andrew seconded. All in favor.
F.4. Midtown action plan
Lauren Waterton with Sanderson-Stewart joined the table and shared update on their
work. She brought up on the screen the list of infrastructure improvement projects to
make redevelopment easier. She went on to report they have met with public works on this
list to prioritize and refine.
Jeff spoke to the recent meeting in Helena with legislators and their request to see ROIs
(return on investments) in future projects.
Discussion. Midtown Board fully supports the Westlake (BMX) Park master plan.
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More discussion. Josh and Andrew spoke to their work towards Festival Street events.
FYI/Discussion
David said he has received the first application for the new incentive program.
Adjournment
Scott adjourned the meeting at 5:37pm.
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Attachment A
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