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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-21 Agenda and Packet Materials - Midtown Urban Renewal Board (MURB)A. Call meeting to order at 4:30 Via Webex: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/onstage/g.php? MTID=e39a381def2c5d6fab1977af5cbd532f5 Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting Via Phone: This is for listening only • Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 • Access code: 182 267 3261 B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approve minutes from March 5, 2020, April 30, 2020, September 3, 2020, December 3, 2020(Fine) E. Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. F. Action Items F.1 Request from the Parks Department for Investments at Westlake BMX Park (Jadin) G. FYI/Discussion H. Adjournment THE MIDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MURB AGENDA Thursday, March 4, 2021 For more information please contact David Fine, dfine@bozeman.net This board generally meets the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Bozeman Midtown Urban Renewal Board Meeting Agenda, March 4, 2021 1 Memorandum REPORT TO: Midtown Urban Renewal Board SUBJECT: Approve minutes from March 5, 2020, April 30, 2020, September 3, 2020, December 3, 2020 MEETING DATE: March 4, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes from March 5, 2020, April 30, 2020, September 3, 2020, December 3, 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN: 1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND: Approve minutes March 5, 2020, April 30, 2020, September3, 2020, December 3, 2020 UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None. ALTERNATIVES: By motion of the Board FISCAL EFFECTS: None. Attachments: March 5 notes.pdf Apr 30 notes.pdf Sept 3 notes.pdf Dec 3 notes.pdf Report compiled on: February 25, 2021 2 Page 1 of 3 Unapproved minutes from March 5, 2020 board meeting held at the City Hall, Madison Room TO DO List: Everyone attend April 2 board meeting In attendance: Susan Fraser, Andrew Cetraro, Mayor Mehl, David Fine, Brit Fontenot, Nolan Campbell, Scott Hedglin, Maddy Roche, Val Wyman A. Call to Order – Andrew called to order at 4:30pm. B. Changes to Agenda – none. C. Public Comment – student Trevor, in the audience as part of a landscape design class, was welcomed to the meeting by Andrew. D. Approve Minutes Nolan motioned acceptance of February minutes as presented. Val seconded the motion. All in favor. E.1. Action Item – Nu2u, presentation from owner’s representative, administrative settlement Jerry Pape presented (see Attachment A), including sewer lines required for both fire suppression and potential leasee. David noted he has talked with Tony Gado, Board’s previous easement professional, about the new access points mentioned as a good agreement for the $50k requested. Andrew closed the presentation/public comment time and moved into board’s discussion. David said closing a drive approach makes the admin settlement a more attractive offer, being than pure right-of-way easement. Discussion. Scott asked if Leland has done a return on investment (ROI) report for this and David said no. Discussion continued. Kevin with Morrison-Mairele joined the table to share that they have done a bit of a drive study for a right-of-way exhibit. More discussion. This agreement is missing drive approach information and ROI data. Scott said if can get ROI within viable time period then he’d be in favor of the façade agreement at $50k. Susan made the motion to direct staff to investigate both missing curb cut/drive approach and return on investment information. Nolan seconded the motion. Motion passed with Andrew casting the one dissenting vote. E.2. Action Item – Ongoing urban renewal projects Kevin with Morrison-Maierle told of receiving two bids for the current street project. Document currently being developed to award to the $3,495,000 bidder. David said this item should be on the March 23 city commission agenda. Kevin noted shovel work will hopefully begin this June. Board thanked Kevin for this great news. F.1. Policy discussion Nolan said we need criteria, maybe a certain ROI, to consider purchasing real property to facilitate the goals of the district. Val asked David if we can purchase? David replied that in general urban renewal boards (URB) are able to purchase but in Bozeman the city wants it to be a city purchase based on the URB’s recommendation. 3 Page 2 of 3 Discussion. David asked if the board wanted him to gather up criteria and board replied yes. Discussion continued. Scott asked Mayor Mehl for his feedback to which Chris replied the Commission is very wary of such proceedings based on past experience. Adjournment Andrew adjourned the meeting at 5:42pm. 4 Page 3 of 3 Attachment A 5 Page 1 of 7 Unapproved minutes from special April 30, 2020 board meeting via WebEx TO DO List: Everyone attend May 14 WebEx board meeting In attendance: Maddy Roche, Nolan Campbell, David Fine, Andrew Cetraro, Val Wyman, Jon Owens, Scott Hedglin, Chris Mehl, Kevin Cook A. Call to Order – Andrew called to order at 4:32pm. B. Changes to Agenda – none. C. Public Comment – none. D.1. Action Item – Zambon’s Aspen Professional Building David gave history of project as part of the Aspen Crossing area. Owner Mike Zambon spoke briefly, noting their ask is only for impact fee coverage (see Attachment A for staff evaluation matrix). Public comment called – no responses. Discussion of board. Supportive comments made. Val made the motion to authorize Staff to negotiate a development agreement with the Applicant for reimbursement of eligible costs up to $45,000. Nolan seconded the motion. All in favor. D.2. Action Item – Sewer line under N. 5th, Aspen to Oak, addition to infrastructure improvements project David told of discussions with property owners all including no gravity feed to sewer (see Attachment B). David noted he will chat with city management about putting a payback plan on this portion of the bonded work projects and bring that back to the board at a later time. Public comment called. Mike Zambon noted they looked into this and knew a lift station would be required for their project. No other public comment given. Andrew opened board discussion, expressing his support of this item. Kevin made the motion to include a sewer line under N. 5th Ave. between W. Aspen St. and W. Oak St. in the bond issue and Midtown Infrastructure Improvements Urban Renewal Project. Val seconded the motion. All in favor. D.3. Action Item – Admin Settlement for 431 N. 7th David restated previous actions, noting 200 linear feet of streetscape involved at this address. Previous board meeting discussion led to conversation with property owner’s representative to upgrade necessary water and fire service lines for future development potential. Public comment called. Brit Fontenot noted this recommendation is in alignment with infrastructure improvements in the district. No other public comment given. Andrew opened board discussion, expressing his support of this item. Nolan made the motion to authorize Staff to Negotiate an Administrative Settlement for the N. 7th Ave. 6 Page 2 of 7 Streetscape Project with PDI Investments, LLC for the Property at 431 N. 7th Ave. for upsized water line and fire service line connections on a reimbursement basis, not to exceed $50,000. Val asked David to refresh the board as to what the district will gain with this agreement, and David answered the 200’ x 8’ streetscape needed to be 12’ setback for pedestrian sidewalk, and this agreement will be less costly than if additional right of way had to be purchased. Kevin second Nolan’s motion. All in favor. D.4. Action Item – FY21 Midtown work and budget plan (see Attachment C) David presented, explaining corona-effects on Commission meetings. He went on to note this is the same work/budget from last year with the exception of an extra $4k for two staff. Public comment called – none received. Mayor Mehl thanked the board for support and patience, sharing the thinking that the Commission will vote on approval at their meeting on the second Monday in July, when new city manager is in place and the corona-effects have settled down. Andrew made the motion to recommend the Fiscal Year 2021 Midtown Urban Renewal Board Work Plan and Budget items, as amended, to the Bozeman City Commission pending the inclusion of expenditures related to bond issuance. Kevin seconded the motion. All in favor. E. FYI – none. F. Adjournment Andrew adjourned the meeting at 5:23pm. 7 Page 3 of 7 Attachment A 8 Page 4 of 7 9 Page 5 of 7 10 Page 6 of 7 Attachment B 11 Page 7 of 7 Attachment C 12 Page 1 of 11 Unapproved minutes from September 3, 2020 board meeting via WebEx TO DO List: Everyone attend October 1 WebEx board meeting In attendance: Maddy Roche, Nolan Campbell, David Fine, Andrew Cetraro, Val Wyman, Jon Owens, Scott Hedglin, Chris Mehl, Susan Fraser A. Call to Order – Andrew called to order at 4:33pm. B. Changes to Agenda – none. C. Public Comment – Charlie Cromwell, attorney assisting El Mercadito, noted he prepared the applications to be considered tonight so comments and questions to him. D.1. Action Item – ELM Nick Checota presented, explaining the construction is already nearing completion. Usually does not request grants for their projects, but the pandemic has devastated LogJam’s entertainment business, currently operating at 1.3% normal rate, bringing him to apply for grant and present today. (See Attachment A for visual and TIF-eligible budget) Val asked Nick about the state grant, and he responded saying yes, have applied for this as is open to any operation. Val went onto to say it is in the best interest of Midtown to complete this project with the requested funding. David spoke to the staff report recommending approval as this application scored 31 out of 52 points (see Attachment B for pages 1-3 of staff report). Public comment called – no responses. Discussion of board. Scott asked applicant and staff to speak to the streetscape designs to match the District’s, and David pointed out the N. 7th streetscape was done during the RSVP project, but the work on side streets will be specialized, high-quality design to make useful for band trailer unloading, passenger drop off/pick up for event attendees, etc. Supportive comments made. Val motioned acceptance, having considered the application, the findings of the staff report, public comment and all information presented, to recommend staff negotiate a development agreement with the applicant for the consideration of the Bozeman City Commission for reimbursement of TIF-eligible costs not to exceed $288,032. Nolan seconded the motion. All in favor. D.2. Action Item – PDI Investments, 431 N. 7th (Access Fitness leasing) Jerry Pape presented for the applicant (see Attachment C for visual). David explained this is a new request and why. Board approved ‘up to $50K’ during March 2020 meeting for admin settlement covering easement desired for Midtown streetscape project. This is a separate application as now requesting the infrastructure costs of $50K for the fire suppression water line improvements needed so property is up to code. David then spoke to the staff report (see Attachment D for pages 1-2) noting this infrastructure improvement will increase the taxable value, a gain for the District. 13 Page 2 of 11 Public comment called – no responses. Andrew opened board discussion. Val noted the ROI is strung out but still a decent investment for the boar to make. Scott made the motion to approve in accordance with staff recommendations. Val seconded the motion. All in favor. D.3. Action Item – El Mercadito TIF Assistance application Charlie Cromwell presenting on behalf of the leasees of old Spectrum building on Mendenhall. He told of their successful grocery in Four Corners and their pre-pandemic plans for opening another store in Midtown. They have a lease agreement for this space and are paying rent. Northwestern Energy said existing power will not support the equipment they need. This was not forecasted in their budgeting for renovation work, thus this application was submitted. Charlie added he sees this electricity upgrade as attractive improvement for other businesses to move in the District. Jon commented it would be nice to have this grocery in his neighborhood. Val asked staff to define the monetary ask, and David said Northwestern Energy has forecasted $40K for work. Scott asked Charlie to confirm the power upgrade would reach beyond this one building; Nolen asked for a map of the area that would benefit from this upgrade. Liz Larsen, project manager, still does not have such information. David spoke to the staff report (see Attachment E for pages 1-2). Staff struggled with this application as there is more to building a successful district than just the actual ask in an application. Based on the current criteria, this application scored 21 of 52 points and as such staff is unable to recommend approval. He also noted did not have enough information to decipher the return on investment. He went on to stay, considering past history of applications, the board might consider adding a small business grant program for such situations as these. Discussion. Maddy and Jon spoke to seeing such projects as good for the district, having a grocery in his neighborhood would be nice. Jon also spoke to non-tangible returns on such investments. Val said she likes the general concept, and Noland added such energy improvements would benefit the area. Nolan disclosed Charlie Cromwell is his attorney, then asked Charlie if the building’s owner is open to anything, with the answer ‘no more than already agreed’. Scott added this TIF was formed for infrastructure needs such as these and he would support matching actual invoice for this improvement. Nolan agreed with Scott’s suggestion of matching the grant dollar to cover actual invoice from the energy company. Public comment called – none received. Scott made the motion to approve the requested infrastructure assistance regardless of final invoice amount. Andrew seconded. All in favor. D.4. Action Item – El Mercadito TAG application (see Attachment F) Charlie presented again. David has no staff report for this grant process but is very much supportive of approval. Public comment called – none received. 14 Page 3 of 11 Scott asked David to confirm the ask is $4k and David said yes. Scott motioned to approve this application up to the maximum allowed, $7500. Andrew seconded the motion. All in favor. D.5. Action Item - TAG application for 719 W Lamme David reported receiving this application in June for turning an existing house into an artist’s home studio. Staff administratively approved in June due to the pandemic halting monthly meetings. It is on the agenda today for the board to ratify. Scott noted he supports staff helping applicants in the day-to-day dealings. Andrew echoed that support. Discussion continued. Public comment called – none received. Andrew motioned ratification of up to maximum allowed, $7500. Val seconded the motion. All in favor. D.6. Action Item – Staff Approval of Tech Assistance Grants (max: $7500) David says applicant sometimes waiting a month for board approval, slowing improvement projects. Andrew agreed. Worst case would be board not ratifying staff’s administrative approval of a grant. David will bring more language/detail to the board for official approval of process. E. FYI David reported the Festival Street bid did not include the 5th avenue trail he thought was included. Wanted the board to know this, too, and he apologized for his oversight. Good-humored harassment of staff by an appreciative board ensued. F. Adjournment Andrew adjourned the meeting at 6:11pm. 15 Page 4 of 11 Attachment A 16 Page 5 of 11 Attachment B 17 Page 6 of 11 18 Page 7 of 11 Attachment C 19 Page 8 of 11 Attachment D 20 Page 9 of 11 Attachment E 21 Page 10 of 11 Attachment F 22 Page 11 of 11 Attachment G 23 Page 1 of 6 Unapproved minutes from December 3, 2020 board meeting via WebEx TO DO List: Everyone attend January 7 WebEx board meeting (last one with Andrew as chair/member) In attendance: Andrew Cetraro, Susan Fraser, Commissioner Jennifer Madgic, David Fine, Nolan Campbell, Valerie Wyman, Kevin Cook A. Call to Order – Andrew called to order at 4:35pm. B. Changes to Agenda – none. C. Public Comment – none. D.1. Action Item – Update on current streetscape project Kevin w/Morrison-Maierle joined to give update, reporting currently at 60% complete. Have a good contractor doing good job although a hard project. Will get west side done this season and eastside will finish in the spring. Kevin pointed out the new RRFB crossing, with school kids safety a primary concern, at Villard is now complete. He asked the board to consider doing some outreach about this new crossing with Whittier, and to think about adding festive lights to the district before next holiday season, as another form of outreach, as electrical outlets are being installed at light poles and trees. Discussion. Funding of lights, streetlight district having to be created for this section, etc, must be done in the very near future. Public comment called – no responses. D.2. Action Item – Update on Aspen Festival Street project Danielle w/Sanderson Stewart joined to give update. She shared on-screen visuals, including map of work and photos of all the work done to date, noting it is all coming together. Work continues into next week but cutting asphalt for the crosswalks might have to wait until spring. Discussion. Danielle went onto to speak to the sewer work under 5thStreet, specifically to the section between Tamarack and Oak. Received several bids and hoping in January to get the winning bid under contract for spring dirt work. David added there have been some major hurdles, requiring changes, and thanked Danielle and the SS Team for making it come together. Discussion included contacting property owner(s) about taking down the existing light pole visible in one of the photographs. Discussion also included questions about existing curb cuts. David added the board should be prepared to be asked to help remove mounds of dirt at the BMX track. They have a cash-in-lieu on Tuesday’s commission agenda, too. Public comment called – no responses. 24 Page 2 of 6 D.3. Action Item – Discuss a recommendation to the City Commission regarding building height changes in the Unified Development Code David noted that Nolan had asked for this item to be added to the agenda as current five floors-limit has physical constraints that hass turned away some projects. Jordan Zignego with A&E and Rob Pertzborn with Intrinsik joined the meeting to discuss their experiences and Downtown’s recent request to changes to this section of the UDO (see Attachment A; this information was compiled by Chris Naumann (Downtown Bozeman Partnership) with input from Rob Pertzborn (Intrinsik Architecture) and Susan Riggs (Groundprint Consulting). Discussion on MURB sending similar request for UDO change. Moving to form base design suggested by Jordan and Rob. Discussion continued. David asked board to direct him in next steps, if any, wanted with this item. Susan et al requested David bring samples, suggestions to upcoming board meeting. Discussion also spoke to needing public feedback on this suggested change. Public comment called – none received. D.4. Action Item – Plans for remainder of FY21 Due to time, David suggested this item be moved to future meeting agenda. E. FYI David spoke to board member Scott Hedglin’s recent news of stepping down due to moving his home outside of Bozeman’s city limits. And Andrew’s term ends in January and he is working on finding someone to apply for his position. David added he continues to work with El Mercadito on the new power transformer needed for their usage of old Spectrum building on Mendenhall. F. Adjournment Andrew adjourned the meeting at 6:08pm. 25 Page 3 of 6 Attachment A 26 Page 4 of 6 27 Page 5 of 6 28 Page 6 of 6 29 Memorandum REPORT TO: Midtown Urban Renewal Board SUBJECT: Request from the Parks Department for Investments at Westlake BMX Park MEETING DATE: March 4, 2021 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION: Listen to the presentation, ask questions, consider the item for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 Work Plan and Budget. Provide feedback to the Parks Department Staff regarding the request. STRATEGIC PLAN: 3.4 Active Recreation: Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health programs and facilities. BACKGROUND: The Midtown Urban Renewal Plan recognized Westlake Park as an important asset of the Midtown Urban Renewal District. The Midtown Urban Renewal Board (the “Board) funded a master plan for the park to guide future improvements, which was recently updated with the approval of the City Commission. The Aspen and 5th Improvements Project caused the removal of a portion of the mountain bike course in the park, which is creating the need to reconstruct the course. In addition, material from the street reconstruction was stockpiled in the park with the intent of using the material for the regrading necessary to reconstruct the course. The material is currently stockpiled in a manner which requires attention in the near term. The project recently received an allocation cash-in-lieu of parkland funds and the Park Department and park user groups are seeking funding from the Midtown URD for the remainder of the project costs. Addi Jadin, Parks Planning and Development Manager, will be presenting the request to the Board. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: Design of the park improvements is not finalized and is a subject for input by the Board. The Board may consider what components of the project request are recommended for inclusion in the FY22 Work Plan and Budget. ALTERNATIVES: At the recommendation of the Board. FISCAL EFFECTS: The Parks Department is requesting $363,000 in funding to be included in the FY22 Work Plan and Budget for the Midtown URD. Attachments: Westlake Attachments URD Board.pdf 30 2139_001.pdf Report compiled on: January 29, 2021 31 MARCH 2017 Westlake BMX Park Conceptual Master Plan Bozeman, Montana CONCEPT MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS BMX track area Small playground Restroom building Dirt Concern Free Style area Community Garden Children’s Memorial Garden Additional tree plantings Stormwater detention Paths and sidewalks Street trees Parking for +/- 30 cars 24’x24’ picnic shelter, shade structures Relationships between uses Connection to Aspen Street Relationship to adjacent land uses Concept grading NORTH 20 10 0 SCALE: 1"=20' 20 40 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 32 JANUARY 2021 CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS for WESTLAKE PARK VIEWING BRIDGE AND ENTRY PLAZA 33 34 35 36 37