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Executive Director’s Report
Downtown Urban Renewal District Board November 24, 2020
**updates in green**
Downtown Plan Projects Here are some updates regarding other projects proposed in the 2019 Downtown Plan.
Bozeman Creek—the Downtown Partnership is working with Mountain Time Arts to identify opportunities to enhance and improve Bozeman Creek. Their initial work was completed with Intrinsik Architecture and partially funded with a Downtown URD Technical Assistance Grant. MTA has created a project website that will be updated as more work is completed: https://mountaintimearts.org/see-bozeman-creek To advance the opportunities identified in the grant report, MTA is now convening three working committees made up of community organizations and citizens: Landscape & Water Resources; Art & Placemaking; and Communications & Funding. November board meeting discussion agenda item. Soroptomist Park—the Downtown Partnership has entered a MOU with the MSU Community-Engaged and Transformational Scholarship (CATS) program that will provide opportunities for MSU professors
and students to due coursework related to concepts in the Downtown Plan. This semester a senior-level landscape design class will be working on improvement concepts for Soroptomist Park. The DBP will be coordinating with professional mentors to add value and expertise to the student’s work. The students
gave their final presentation on November 10th for professional mentor critique. A final report will be compiled before the end of the semester.
Alley Improvements—staff is continuing the work with DHM Landscape Architects to refine the improvement concepts for the alley adjacent to Bridger Park Garage between North Black and North Tracy. Three design options have been developed that phase in a wide variety of enhancements in the public and private realms. With specific input from the adjacent property and business owners, and in consultation with the City and utilities, the final concept plan has been published with a press release to soon follow. Alley renderings will be printed and installed at either end of the alley with a QR code linked to the final plan on the DBP website. https://downtownbozeman.org/uploads/2020-11-12_Bozeman_Alleyways_-_Report_Reduced.pdf. Transportation & Mobility Analysis—the URD board approved the final scope of work (SOW) on June 16, 2020 and the City Commission subsequently approved the corresponding Task Order on July 20, 2020. The Sanderson Stewart team is working on the Part One deliverables which should be completed in November.
Structured Parking Planning—major impediments have been discovered with the two preferred sites for a second garage. Therefore, DBP staff is looking at other sites and reconsidering different types of structured parking. The consulting team is going to look the options to install simple decks above existing
surface lots as a simpler more affordable way to create more spaces. Two financial garage analyses are also being prepared: 1) Sources, Uses, Debt Service scenarios; and 2) Short- and Long-Term Operations and Maintenance projections.
City Parking Policy Updates The Parking Commission introduced the parking engagement plan to implement parking strategies in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The plan aims to inform constituents through a series of engagement sessions and outreach to produce a consensus on parking topics. The stakeholder outreach and public engagement will begin in January. Here is the link to review the draft engagement plan: http://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink8/0/doc/227693/Electronic.aspx
Downtown Plan UDC Recommendations Since the board meeting in October, maximum building heights has been removed from the December UDC revision schedule and has not yet been placed on a future date. The December schedule does include floor-to-ceiling heights, definitions of front setbacks and entryways facing the street. For each of these topics they will aim to provide clarification for language and definitions. Rob Pertzborn and Susan
Riggs will continue to track these conversations as they are discussed at the zoning commission and city commission meetings. https://www.bozeman.net/government/planning/udc-discussions
South Wallace Asbestos Remediation OSM has completed the construction of the 101 Wallace Building and recently upgraded the sewer line
from the site to Main Street. The URD Board pledged $75,000 in FY2020 to help offset the asbestos remediation costs associated with the public infrastructure upgrades. That funding is encumbered in the FY21 budget. Staff drafted a legal agreement for the disbursement of the funding and the City Attorney’s office finalized the provisions. The payment was made in November. MDT Rouse Project The URD contracted with MDT’s Rouse Avenue construction company, Missouri River Construction, to install the underground electric conduit and pull-boxes for the future installation of downtown streetlamps. Following the completion of the Rouse reconstruction, MDT will review and provide final location approval for over 24 new downtown streetlamps between Main and Lamme Streets. The URD will release an RFP for the installation of the lamps which will most likely take place next summer once
school is out of session. Truck Traffic Study
The new Main Street Truck Traffic Study has been completed by the Western Transportation Institute (WTI). Staff is preparing a summary memo that will be distributed to the board in the coming weeks. Here is the link to the study:
https://downtownbozeman.org/uploads/2020_WTI_Downtown_Bozeman_Truck_Study_Final_Report_7-27-20.pdf Planning Updates In this section, I will provide update about several ongoing City planning processes. Community Plan (City Growth Policy) Update The Planning Board has completed their draft of the Plan and is advancing it to the City Commission. The draft Plan, appendices, and future land use map can be downloaded
here: https://www.bozeman.net/city-projects/bozeman-community-plan-update Remaining Community Plan Schedule:
• September 16th - Community Meeting on Community Plan text - Virtual
• September 23rd - Community Meeting on Community Plan Future Land Use Map - Virtual
• September 30th - Community Meeting on Overall Plan and open Q&A - Virtual
• October 6th – First City Commission public hearing
• October 20th – Second City Commission public hearing with direction of amendments
• October 28th to November 12th – Revisions to text and map as needed to implement City Commission direction
• November 17 – Final City Commission hearing and resolution of adoption for final action – passed 4-1
The URD Board’s involvement unequivocally better aligned the Community and Downtown Plans. The Planning Board ultimately incorporated all 18 edits and additions requested by the URD Board.
Bozeman Climate Plan The draft Bozeman Climate Plan has been released for public review. The plan is the City of Bozeman’s effort to create a comprehensive roadmap to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency to the impacts of climate change. A City Commission work session to review the draft plan was held on September 22, 2020 in anticipation of the City Commission’s adoption hearing on December 8, 2020. As a part
of engagement on the project, City staff hosted a community-wide virtual workshop on October 1. Here is the link to the Draft Climate Plan:
https://bzncloud.bozeman.net/s/tfKoBH8ATaNsRk5#pdfviewer Homeless Working Group Members of the group currently are made up of Emily Cope, Chris Naumann, Susan Gregory (Bozeman Public Library), Susan Neubauer (Fresco Café owner), Amy Kirkland (Altitude Gallery owner), Erica Brubaker (Wild Joes Coffee owner), Marek Ziegler (Bozeman PD), and Heather Grenier (HRDC). The first version of the business resource toolkit was sent out to downtown property and business owners on November 11th. This toolkit will be revised as new resources and information become available. The group is compiling a letter to the mayor and city manager asking to set up meetings to discuss desired next steps. Technical Assistance Program Update
Two grants awarded in FY2020 remain open. One grant remains from FY2018 for the Osborne Building. No grants have been awarded thus far in FY2021.
Other Financial Program Updates Streetscape Grants: None Life-Safety Grants: None Fiber Connectivity Grant: None Building Projects Osborne Building (233 East Main) 4-story mixed use building with 2 floors of restaurant use and 2 floors of offices. Construction began October 2018. See https://www.theosbornebozeman.com/ 101 Wallace “OSM” Building 5 story mixed use building on southwest corner of Babcock and
Wallace—construction began Spring 2019. https://www.101wallace.com/ One 11 Lofts (corner of North Willson and West Lamme) 50-unit apartment building with 53
Date Project Name Project Address Applicant Professional Type Value Completed
4/16/2018 Osborne Building 233 East Main Street Casey Durham Locati Arch Plan/Façade 10,500$
Total 10,500$
Technical Assistance Program FY2018 Report
Date Project Name Project Address Applicant Professional Type Value Completed
10/7/2019 Gallatin Laundry 137 East Babcock St Robert Lateiner Think Tank Plan/Façade 10,500$ YES
11/1/2019 9 E Main Street 9 E Main Street Robert Lateiner Think Tank Façade 3,000$ CANCELED
1/30/2020 Bozeman Creek Watercourse of Bozem Jim Madden Intrinsik Planning 7,500$ YES
1/30/2020 DA Davidson & Co 529 E Main St Randy Scully Intrinsik Planning 7,500$
1/30/2020 102 E Babcock Stre 102 E Babcock St- Bloc Randy Scully Intrinsik Planning 7,500$
Total 36,000$
Technical Assistance Program FY2020 Report
Date Project Name Project Address Applicant Professional Type Value Completed
10/5/2020 107 E Babcock 107 E Babcock Randy Scully Intrinsik Planning 7,500$
10/5/2020 104 E Main 104 E Main Randy Scully Intrinsik Planning 7,500$
Technical Assistance Program FY2021 Report
parking spaces. Construction began spring 2019. Merin Condos (on North Bozeman across from Dave’s Sushi) 28 units of owner-occupied housing. Under construction. Veranda Apartments (111 South Church) proposed new construction of 6 units. AC Hotel (5 East Mendenhall) 6 story 140 room full-service hotel. Site Plan approved in November 2019. Under construction. East End Flats (240 East Mendenhall) 6-story mixed use project. Development review completed and final site plan approved. Property and project are currently for sale. Strata Building (106 East Babcock)—former BSW Bank—3 floor (46,000 SF) office building.
Construction projected to be complete January 2021. Carin Townhomes (northwest corner of W Beall & N Grand)—5 townhome condos currently under construction. New Businesses
• Tanoshii—113 East Main—formerly Corx—renovations underway
• Smoke, Fire & Coal—303 East Main—formerly Fire Pizza—renovations underway
• Fabers Bakery & Deli—33 South Willson—formerly Delicious Bakery—renovating
• TBD—16 South Tracy—formerly 9 Round Kickboxing (possible makerspace opening)
• The Montana Scene—126 East Main—formerly Bozeman Running Company (moving locations in December)
• Wild West Local Foods—326 East Mendenhall—formerly Montana Provisions—OPEN
• TBD—27 East Main—formerly Crossroads—to be redeveloped as a restaurant(s)
• TBD—402 East Main Suite 3—The Montana Scene (moving locations in December)
• TBD—411 East Main—formerly Knife Bistro
• TBD—424 East Main—formerly Sage Spa
• TBD—424 East Main—formerly Yellowstone Wild Gallery
• TBD—544 East Main—formerly Heeb’s—building improvements underway for a tenant
• TBD—137 East Babcock—formerly Gallatin Laundry
• TBD—19 South Willson—formerly Barely & Vine