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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-21 Midtown URB minutes Page 1 of 9 APPROVED minutes from April 1, 2021 board meeting Voted on and approved during May 6, 2021 meeting via WebEx TO DO List: Everyone attend May 6 WebEx board meeting In attendance: Susan Fraser, Valerie Wyman, Nolan Campbell, Tracy Menuez, Alicia Rutz, David Fine, Maddy Roche, Emily Talago, Jen Madgic, Hillary Folkvord A. Call to Order – David asked Valerie to serve as ad hoc chair and kick off the meeting at 4:35pm. B. Changes to agenda – none. C. Public comment – none. D. Approval of Minutes Valerie motioned approval of March 4 minutes as presented; Nolan seconded the motion. All in favor. E.1. Action Item – Select Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2021 Nolan nominated Valerie for chair; Susan seconded the motion. Susan nominated Nolan as vice chair and Valerie seconded the motion. All in favor. Nolan saluted past members and past leaders of the board. E.2. Action Item – Ruh Building additional funding David reminded the board of approving this streetscape incentive grant about two years ago. Since then MDT has said they will be modifying the intersection so sidewalk project had to be redesigned (see Attachment A). $103, 737 requested for this work. David went on to add the applicant added a request to upsize their water line, something that should have been done two years ago before construction began. For this reason the staff does not include the water line in the report. Board discussion. Emily asked for more history on work with applicant and David shared. Susan made the motion to approve as staff suggested at $103,737 for the sidewalk redesign; Tracy seconded the motion. All in favor. E.3. Action Item – 9TEN affordable housing and mixed-use project Nolan recused himself. Tracy declared working with applicant, too, as HRDC staff but not recusing herself. Applicant gave presentation, i.e. Geoff Anderson with Intrinsik’s Rob Pertzborn and Jimmy (see Attachment B). Rob spoke to road access along 8th and Aspen and Juniper. Hoping construction can start late this Fall. Valerie asked about the deed restrictions and Geoff explained HRDC relationship so people making 80% of average monthly income, a figure set by HUD, are the buyers. Emily asked about surface parking, questioning if residences will have to have a permit? Geoff described the parking plan for Emily. Emily then asked about selling/flipping of condos and Geoff explained project will dis-incentivize this behavior, and Tracy added such a public investment is to promotion long-term affordability. Geoff added no short-term rentals to be allowed but owners can do long-term rentals. Page 2 of 9 What amenities will be included, Emily then asked, i.e. will there be a gym putting it in direct competition with Access Fitness going in down the street? Geoff said no gym is planned. Commissioner Madgic asked about traffic circulation, and Rob spoke to the left turn constrictions Jen pointed out, asking David if any work is going on in this section of N. 7th. David confirmed no work at this time. Susan made the motion to approve the applicant’s request for $2,168,312 and Valerie seconded. All in favor. Tracy asked David if this will fit with the budget, and David pointed to the payback to TIF detailed in the staff report. E.4. Action Item – Parks Department’s Westlake Park improvements Parks staff Addi Jadin joined the meeting to present (see Attachment C). Matt Cloninger with BMX added his thanks in helping make the bike park a community attraction, a point of pride for the district. Rick Hayes spoke to the support by SWBA. Alicia asked about number of races help in the park and Matt answered there a three/week plus two big state race weekends each year. Alicia then asked about the warranty for the start gate requested, also about the number of out of town racers that participate. Matt said 50% of race weekends are from out of town. As for the gate, the installation by the manufacturer is included with weather a factor in the selection of this product. Emily asked Addi about irrigation to community gardens, etc, and Addi said all users wll benefit from the improvements to the utilities. Nolan asked if any art components to be added, noting the current graffiti on the retaining walls is keepable. David agreed the park is an asset to the community but the budget year will be relatively tight so his staff recommendation did not include the starting gate. Board discussion included support of going ahead and including the new race gate hardware. Valerie motioned approval of the applicant’s full request, $357,362.78, and Nolan seconded the motion. All in favor. E.5. Action Item – FY22 work plan and budget Due to meeting running late this item was left opened and continued until the May meeting. David did add that there must be a vote on the budget at the May 6 board meeting to keep within the deadline. G. Adjournment Valerie motioned for adjournment – all seconded and were in favor. Page 3 of 9 Attachment A Page 4 of 9 Attachment B Page 5 of 9 Page 6 of 9 Page 7 of 9 Page 8 of 9 Attachment C Page 9 of 9 Attachment D