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B.Disclosures
C.Changes to the Agenda
D.Approval of Minutes
D.1 Approve minutes from May 20, 2021 (Sullivan)
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 Aspen St. Pedestrian Bridge Next Steps(Fine)
F.2 Update on the financial status of the NURB fund and Staff updates on status of projects in
the FY 2020 - 2021 Work Plan and Budget.(Fine / Sullivan)
F.3 Review of the urban renewal plan and state statutes pertaining to Urban Renewal
Districts.(Fine)
F.4 FY 2022 Work Plan and Budget - Recommendations regarding future projects in lieu of
Front Street Construction (Tamarack to Ida).(Fine)
F.5 Set agenda for September 16, 2021 or cancel meeting.(Fine)
THE NORTHEAST URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
NURB AGENDA
Thursday, August 19, 2021
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G.FYI/Discussion
H.Adjournment
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Approve minutes from May 20, 2021
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Approve minutes from May 20, 2021
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 from May 20, 2021
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:n
ALTERNATIVES:n/
FISCAL EFFECTS:n/a
Attachments:
NURB 052021 min.doc
Report compiled on: August 17, 2021
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NURB Meeting – May 20, 2021 1
Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB)
Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Northeast Urban Renewal Board met in regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20,
2021, via Webex.
Present:Absent:
Voting Members:
Bobbi Clem Ethan Barlow
Corwin Dormire Natalie Van Dusen
Jeanne Wesley-Wiese
Non-Voting Members:
EJ Daws (arrived at 6:43 pm)Robert Pavlic
Chris Nixon
Commissioner Liaison:
I-Ho Pomeroy
Staff:
David Fine, Urban Renewal Program Manager
Robin Sullivan, Recording Secretary
Guests:
Call to Order – Chair Corwin Dormire called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Changes to the Agenda. No changes were made to the agenda.
Public Comment – No public was in attendance at this meeting.
Approval of Minutes – April 15, 2021. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese stated the last sentence in the
fifth paragraph on Page 2 reads “She then noted that she is the only voting member who lives in
the district and is impacted by the Board’s failure to prioritize residents over project that promote
economic development.” She does not feel that the residents should be prioritized; rather, the
mixed use character of the area should be acknowledged and they should be on equal footing
with the commercial and industrial uses. As a result, she asked that the sentence be revised.
It was moved by Jeanne Wesley-Wiese, seconded by Bobbi Clem, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 15, 2021 be approved as amended. The motion carried on a 3-0 vote.
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Discussion/Action Items –
Discuss procedure for Board meetings. David Fine noted that only three voting
members and one non-voting member are in attendance. He can either proceed with the
presentation or delay it until next month’s meeting. He stated that new board members will also
be appointed in June or July; and there will be at least two new members since Bobbi Clem will
be stepping off as a voting member and Chris Nixon announced just prior to this meeting that he
will be moving out of the district and out of Bozeman prior to next month’s meeting, leaving that
non-voting position open.
The board members agreed that this discussion should be delayed to next month’s meeting,
with the hope that more board members will be present.
Review of the urban renewal plan and state statutes pertaining to urban renewal
districts. Corwin Dormire asked that this item also be delayed until next month’s meeting; the
board members agreed.
Set agenda for June 17, 2021 meeting or cancel meeting. It was moved by Corwin
Dormire, seconded by Jeanne Wesley-Wiese, that the June 17 meeting be held and that the
agenda include the two items listed above. The motion carried on a 3-0 vote.
Staff updates on items of interest to the Board, including recommendations for
future advisory board consolidation.David Fine reported that the full engineering design for
the pedestrian bridge has been submitted by KLJ Engineering, and it is currently in City review.
He stated that the design for the Front Street improvements adjacent to the depot has also been
completed and is in engineering review. He cautioned that staffing issues in the Engineering
Department, including loss of the Director of Public Works and City Engineer, has resulted in
increased workloads for the remaining staff, so those reviews will take longer than usual. He
indicated that the developer of the Tinworks Project anticipates infrastructure improvements
beginning in August or September, so this portion of roadway can be attached to that project.
David Fine announced that next Tuesday’s Commission agenda includes tasking the City
Manager with looking at potentially consolidating and streamlining the City’s 40+ advisory
boards. He stated the individual boards take an extraordinary amount of staff time and
Commissioner liaison time; and it appears there may be some benefit to combining some of the
boards. This process will likely take until the end of the year; and any changes to the boards for
urban renewal districts will take additional time since the urban renewal plans will need to be
revised in addition to adoption of new ordinances. He will keep the Board informed as this task
moves through the process.
Responding to questions from Chris Nixon, David Fine suggested that board members may
submit their comments at this time, e-mail comments to the Commission, or attend the virtual
Commission meeting and provide their input.
Chris Nixon noted that he was involved in the creation of both the Northeast Urban Renewal
Board and the NorthEast Neighborhood Association and is very supportive of both. He
acknowledged that this Board does not always function smoothly but is primarily comprised of
those who live or work within the district.
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Corwin Dormire stated he will attend the Commission meeting and share his thoughts at that
time.
FYI/Discussion.Chris Nixon reported that two buildings were torn down at the north terminus
of North Church Avenue, between his property and Jeanne Wesley-Wiese’s property. The
garage contained two dwelling units and the house contained one living unit, all of which were
affordable housing. He expressed concern that the house was one of the original cabins in
Bozeman. The property is owned by the corporation that purchased Lattice Materials, and they
sought a permit for demolition only. Since the application did not include a proposal for
development, there was no notice and no public process prior to issuance of the permit. He
noted that, in addition to the loss of affordable housing, there is a loss to the tax base that will
impact the revenues for this district.
Jeanne Wesley-Wiese stated that the Code Enforcement Officer has been unable to
successfully address the right-of-way encroachments adjacent to Bob Arnold’s property.
David Fine responded that he will pursue the issue. He then noted that the Front Street
improvements run adjacent to his property and may impact some of those encroachments.
Adjournment – 6:58 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board at this
time, it was moved by Corwin Dormire, seconded by Bobbi Clem, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried on a 3-0 vote.
Corwin Dormire, Chair
Northeast Urban Renewal Board
City of Bozeman
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Aspen St. Pedestrian Bridge Next Steps
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss next steps and make recommendations to Staff as appropriate.
STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a
mechanism to encourage economic development.
BACKGROUND:Rob Pertzborn with Intrinsik Architecture will discuss options for adding
architectural features to the engineered span and abutments. There are
currently no architectural features designed for the proposed bridge, so the
Board should consider whether they want to consider these kinds of
modifications to the engineered base of the proposed bridge.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:Should the District add architectural features to the engineered base of the
bridge.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None at this time. Architectural features will likely add some additional cost
to the project.
Attachments:
dbase_SWPlan Plan & Profile (1).pdf
Report compiled on: August 17, 2021
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Update on the financial status of the NURB fund and Staff updates on status
of projects in the FY 2020 - 2021 Work Plan and Budget.
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Listen to the presentation and ask questions regarding the status of projects
from the last fiscal year.
STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a
mechanism to encourage economic development.
BACKGROUND:Staff will provide an update on the financial status of the NURB fund and
Staff updates on status of projects in the FY 2020 - 2021 Work Plan and
Budget.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:n/a
ALTERNATIVES:n/a
FISCAL EFFECTS:n/a
Attachments:
20-21 work plan update 081921.xlsx
Report compiled on: August 17, 2021
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FY21 Budget Update 08/19/2021
Revenues:
Estimated Beginning Balance $270,000.00 $314,812.00
FY21 Tax Increment $210,000.00 $392,235.00
Delinquent Increment $3,043.00
State Shared/Entitlement
Interest $1,000.00 $1,159.00
Total Estimated Revenues $481,000.00 $711,249.00
Expenditures:
Infrastructure
Front Street - Tamarack to Ida Engineering $30,000.00 $11,760.00
Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street Engineering $30,000.00 $6,700.00
Front Street connector trail $15,000.00
Quiet Zone Feasibility Study $11,500.00 $11,400.00
Parking Structure $25,000.00 $7,802.00
Subtotal - Infrastructure $111,500.00 $37,662.00
Maintenance
Trails/Boulevards Maintenance $5,700.00 $884.00
Subtotal - Maintenance $5,700.00 $884.00
Administration
Staff Support $3,000.00 $1,650.00
Administrative Services $10,100.00 $9,209.00
Professional Services $10,000.00
Bond Repayment $93,000.00 $92,000.00
Subtotal Administration $116,100.00 $102,859.00
Reserves
Designated Reserve - Bond $120,900.00
Designated Reserve - Projects $126,800.00
Subtotal Reserves $247,700.00 $0.00
Total Expenditures $481,000.00 $141,405.00
Balance $569,844.00
Northeast Urban Renewal District
2020-2021
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Review of the urban renewal plan and state statutes pertaining to Urban
Renewal Districts.
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Review the urban renewal plan and state statutes pertaining to Urban
Renewal Districts.
STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a
mechanism to encourage economic development.
BACKGROUND:The Montana Code Annotated provides for rules related to Urban Renewal
Districts and their activities and expenditures. 7-15-4288, MCA specifically
provides for "Costs That May be Paid by Tax Increment Financing Districts."
The activities of an Urban Renewal District are further refined by its adopted
urban renewal plan. The Northeast Urban Renewal District Plan was adopted
by the Bozeman City Commission pursuant to Ordinance 1655 in 2005. Staff
will review the urban renewal law and its intersection with the adopted plan
with the Board.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:n/a
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: May 14, 2021
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:FY 2022 Work Plan and Budget - Recommendations regarding future
projects in lieu of Front Street Construction (Tamarack to Ida).
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Proceed with construction of the Aspen Street pedestrian bridge.
STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a
mechanism to encourage economic development.
BACKGROUND:The Board recommended the prioritization of construction of Front Street
between Tamarack and Ida to take advantage of reconstruction of other
streets in the area by the Cottonwood and Ida project. Since the project is
on indefinite hold, the Board should consider recommending other projects
for completion within the current fiscal year or reserving cash for other
projects. The Aspen St. pedestrian bridge is the closest to having complete
design and Staff recommends prioritizing that project from the future
projects list that was presented as part of the FY 2022 Work Plan and
Budget.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None at this time
ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:Staff's recommendation would prioritize a project estimated to cost
$170,000 at a rough order of magnitude level, in place of a project expected
to cost $190,000. This estimate for the bridge cost does not include an
estimate for engineering costs related to bidding and construction
administration.
Attachments:
21-22 NURB Work Plan draft 041521.xlsx
FY22 NURB Work Plan 041521 draft.doc
Report compiled on: August 17, 2021
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FY22 Budget Future Projects
Revenues:
Estimated Beginning Balance $370,000.00
FY21 Tax Increment $270,000.00
Delinquent Increment
State Shared/Entitlement
Interest $1,000.00
Total Estimated Revenues $641,000.00
Expenditures:
Infrastructure
Front Street - Ida to East Aspen Street Engineering $18,000.00
Front Street - Tamarack to Ida Construction $190,000.00
North Ida Avenue - Peach to Cottonwood Engineering $50,000.00
North Ida Avenue - Peach to Cottonwood Construction $280,000.00
Front Street - Ida to East Aspen Street Construction $100,000.00
Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street Construction $170,000.00
Front Street connector trail $15,000.00
Quiet Zone Construction $168,500.00
Connector trail - Depot trail to Audubon site $25,000.00
Parking Structure $50,000.00
Subtotal - Infrastructure $273,000.00 $793,500.00
Maintenance
Trails/Boulevards Maintenance $5,700.00
Subtotal - Maintenance $5,700.00
Administration
Staff Support $3,000.00
Administrative Services $18,000.00
Professional Services $10,000.00
Bond Repayment $93,000.00
Subtotal Administration $124,000.00
Reserves
Designated Reserve - Bond $120,900.00
Designated Reserve - Projects $117,400.00
Subtotal Reserves $238,300.00
Total Expenditures $641,000.00
Northeast Urban Renewal District
2021-2022 Budget
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Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2022 – 041521 draft 1
NORTHEAST URBAN RENEWAL BOARD
FY2021 ANNUAL REPORT
and
FY2022 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET
On November 28, 2005, the Bozeman City Commission finally adopted Ordinance No. 1655 which
formally enacted the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan and became effective December 28, 2005. The
stated mission of the plan and general goals are as follows:
DISTRICT PLAN MISSION/VISION
“This Plan is the City’s response to remedy the conditions of blight found in the August 2005 [Blight]
Report. The Plan also addresses other issues important to the District. The Plan’s purpose is to
ensure the vitality of the Northeast Urban Renewal District (NURD) the vitality of the NURD for
generations to come, and to make the NURD an area in which its citizens can take exceptional pride.
The Plan envisions a mixed use neighborhood that is user friendly, safe, secure and healthy. While
this Plan envisions a District with diversity of housing, businesses and amenities, it intends to maintain
the unique ambiance and historic character of the District”.
Nine principles were developed for the plan. Each of the principles has one or more goals associated
with the plan, some of which specifically relate to this work plan while others represent general
objectives and directives. The Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB) goals are as follows:
GENERAL GOALS:
Outdated or insufficient infrastructure should be repaired, replaced, or otherwise improved.
Provide public utilities to the area efficiently in ways that are not visually or physically obtrusive.
Encourage a land use pattern that facilitates all modes of transportation – vehicular, bicycle,
pedestrian, mass transit, and commercial – for safe, efficient and convenient access for
residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
Harmonize commercial and industrial development with residential quality of life.
New structures should be designed and built keeping in mind the public values of durability,
flexibility, and simplicity. Thoughtful consideration of design, materials, and massing in the
construction of new private buildings will add strength and character to the built environment. To
the degree that the private sector can be influenced by a public partner in development, the
community ought to strongly encourage excellence in urban design as a basis of partnership.
Promote sustainable building practices and design within the district.
Procure new land for park and open space.
Improve landscaping in existing public spaces.
Neither the City of Bozeman nor any of its subdivisions shall use eminent domain to take private
property for private use in the implementation of an urban renewal project or similar
redevelopment plan.
Encourage the City to help ensure the success of the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan by giving a
high priority to the Northeast District in its capital improvements plan.
Work with neighborhoods and businesses to ensure actions taken in the district are compatible
with adjacent developed areas.
Work with the City to ensure actions taken outside of the District are compatible with projects
inside of the District.
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In 2010, the Northeast Urban Renewal Board began implementing plans and projects reflecting their
three funding priorities: 1) Parks, Trails and Greenspace; 2) Infrastructure and 3) Neighborhood
Development Plan.
Northeast Urban Renewal District (NURB)
FY2021 Annual Report (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021)
Front Street – Tamarack to Ida Engineering $ 30,000
East Tamarack Street has been improved to the west edge of the depot site; and North Ida
Avenue, East Aspen Street and that portion of Front Street adjacent to the boulder site are to be
improved by the developer of the TinWorks Project. This leaves that section of Front Street
between the terminus of the East Tamarack Street and North Ida Avenue projects unimproved.
These improvements are now engineered so that they can be made when the opportunity arises,
likely when the off-site street improvements for the TinWorks Project are done.
Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street $ 30,000
This project has been included in this district’s work plan and budget since Fiscal Year 2011. It
was also the fifth project listed in the bond resolution adopted in 2017; however, those bond
proceeds funded only the top two projects. With the completion of other major infrastructure
projects in the district and the increased increment resulting from the 2019 reappraisal, monies
were available for final engineering of this project, which includes sidewalk along one side of East
Aspen Street between the creek and North Rouse Avenue. Also, the Montana Department of
Transportation has completed its improvements to North Rouse Avenue.
Since engineering for this project was last completed in FY2017 and since the floodplain map has
recently been updated, it was important to update the engineering for this project to determine
whether the bridge has adequate length and to update the estimated construction costs. Once
those cost estimates have been identified, monies for construction can be appropriately
budgeted.
Front Street Connector Trail $ 15,000
In Fiscal Year 2016, the Board donated $20,000 to the Gallatin Valley Land Trust for the Front
Street connector trail, which extends from North Rouse Avenue to North Wallace Avenue. Due to
a variety of issues, construction of the trail improvements has been delayed. The bridge has
been engineered to reflect the new floodplain and cost estimates updated. Also, for some of
those projects previously listed as “future”, now is the future. The Gallatin Valley Land Trust
requested an additional $15,000 to help cover the increased costs. To date, the project has not
begun and the monies have not been expended in this fiscal year.
Quiet Zone Feasibility Study $ 11,500
The Board recognized a quiet zone will reduce the noise from trains rolling through; however, all
three crossings (North Wallace Avenue, North Rouse Avenue and Griffin Drive) must be
considered at the same time to pursue quiet zone options. It acknowledged that only one
crossing lies within the district and, therefore, is the only one that can be funded through TIF
funds. The quiet zone feasibility study has now been completed and the engineering firm has
identified the improvements needed to create a quiet zone. Since improvements to Griffin Drive,
including the railroad crossing, are anticipated within the next few years, the completion of this
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feasibility study was critical. The amount budgeted for this project covered the costs of the North
Wallace Avenue crossing only; monies from other sources funded the other two crossings.
Parking Structure $ 25,000
The TinWorks Planned Unit Development project has revised its plans to include a parking
structure on the Brewery site. Within the proposed project is a parking structure that will be
wrapped by buildings so it is not readily visible from the adjacent streets. The developer is
proposing that a portion of the spaces in that structure be made available to the public through
some type of public/private partnership. These monies cover the costs of retaining the needed
consultants to do due diligence to determine that this proposal is in the District’s best interests.
Trails Maintenance $ 5,700
The Northeast Urban Renewal District completed improvements to the depot trail, depot park,
Aspen Street trail and North Church Avenue trail several years ago and continues to pay annual
costs for maintenance of those amenities. Also included is the planting of seven boulevard trees
along East Tamarack Street and the weekly watering of those newly planted trees to ensure their
survival.
Administrative Services $ 23,100
Costs covered under this item include staff support ($3,000), administrative services ($10,100)
and professional services ($10,000).
Bond Costs $ 213,900
Costs covered under this item include bond repayment ($93,000) and the designated bond
reserve ($120,900).
Northeast Urban Renewal District (NURB)
FY2022 Work Plan (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022)
Front Street – Ida to East Aspen Street Engineering $ 18,000
The off-site street improvements required for the TinWorks Project include only one-half of the
Front Street improvements from North Ida Avenue eastward to East Aspen Street. Completion of
the full street improvements would improve traffic flow in the District and would be most efficiently
designed and constructed in conjunction with the larger scale improvements that will come with
this large-scale development project.
Front Street – Tamarack to Ida Construction $ 190,000
It would be financially beneficial to construct this improvement in conjunction with the
improvements being made by the developer of the TinWorks Project. Also, it will result in more
cohesive completion of infrastructure improvement within the district and will benefit the
community as a whole. Included in the project will be extension of the fiber conduit installed with
the East Tamarack Street improvements.
Front Street connector trail $ 15,000
In Fiscal Year 2016, the Board donated $20,000 to the Gallatin Valley Land Trust for the Front
Street connector trail, which extends from North Rouse Avenue to North Wallace Avenue. Due to
a variety of issues, construction of the trail improvements has been delayed. The monies were
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included in the FY2021 budget and work plan but were not expended and are, therefore, being
carried forward in this budget.
Parking Structure due diligence $ 50,000
The TinWorks Planned Unit Development project has revised its plans to include a parking
structure on the Brewery site. Within the proposed project is a parking structure that will be
wrapped by buildings so it is not readily visible from the adjacent streets. These monies cover
the costs of retaining consultants to do any additional due diligence needed to determine that this
proposal is in the district’s best interests, particularly since the proposal is to issue tax increment
financing bonds to reimburse the developer for the costs of the parking structure and to operate it
as a public facility. It is currently anticipated that this could occur in Fiscal Year 2024.
Trails Maintenance $ 5,700
The Northeast Urban Renewal District completed improvements to the depot trail, depot park,
Aspen Street trail and North Church Avenue trail several years ago and continues to pay annual
costs for maintenance of those amenities. Also included is the planting of seven boulevard trees
along East Tamarack Street and the weekly watering of those newly planted trees to ensure their
survival.
Administrative Services $ 31,000
Costs covered under this item include staff support ($18,000), administrative services ($3,000)
and professional services ($10,000).
Bond Costs $ 213,900
Costs covered under this item include bond repayment ($93,000) and designated bond reserve
($120,900). These are static costs for the bonds that were issued in 2017 and must be budgeted
through Fiscal Year 2042.
Designated Reserve - Projects $ 117,400
At this time, it does not appear there will be adequate monies to fund construction of any
additional large scale projects. If the opportunity arises, one of the projects listed below may be
moved forward and funded through this designated reserve, particularly if such a move results in
significant cost savings.
Northeast Urban Renewal District (NURB)
Future Projects
North Ida Avenue – Peach to Cottonwood Engineering $ 50,000
Infrastructure improvements to be made in conjunction with the TinWorks Project include North
Ida Avenue between East Cottonwood Street and Front Street. Those improvements will leave
the one-block segment between East Peach Street and East Cottonwood Street without
improvement. It is important to undertake engineering of this block so that construction of the
improvements can be completed when the opportunity arises.
North Ida Avenue – Peach to Cottonwood Construction $ 280,000
While it is anticipated the off-site infrastructure improvements for the TinWorks Project will be
constructed before this project is ready, this will be the last block of street improvements needed
to meet the district plan’s goal of improving connectivity and pedestrian safety within the District
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(assuming the Front Street improvements have been completed). Currently, the use/reuse of the
properties along this block are not known, so undertaking construction of these street
improvements (which will include water and sewer improvements) could result in the need for
immediate tear up to relocate water and sewer stubs or drive accesses.
Front Street – Ida to Aspen Construction $ 100,000
The off-site street improvements required for the TinWorks Project include only one-half of the
Front Street improvements from North Ida Avenue eastward to East Aspen Street. This project
will provide completion of the full street improvements. It be most efficiently constructed in
conjunction with the larger scale improvements that will come with the TinWorks Project
improvements.
Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street Construction $ 170,000
This project will provide for pedestrian connectivity through a trail extension and a non-vehicular
crossing of Bozeman Creek. The project also includes sidewalk along one side of East Aspen
Street between the creek and North Rouse Avenue. This will result in improvement to yet another
street within the district and will tie into the new improvements to North Rouse Avenue.
Quiet Zone Construction $ 168,500
The quiet zone study has identified the improvements required for quiet railroad crossings. It is
anticipated that the improvements for the North Wallace Avenue/L Street crossing will include an
arm for the pedestrian crossing as well as raised medians on both sides of the railroad tracks to
preclude vehicles from driving around down arms. It is anticipated that improvements to Griffin
Drive, including upgrades at the railroad crossing, could be completed in Fiscal Year 2022. Since
improvements will be required for all three crossings at essentially the same time, it is important
to have monies set aside when those improvements are triggered.
Connector trail – Depot trail to Audubon site $ 25,000
The Audubon Society has acquired 32 acres of wetlands and sensitive lands lying east of this
district and is purchasing an additional 8 acres. The subject site lies outside the boundaries of
the district; however, a portion of the trail extension lies within the district. Monies may be used
for extensions to a specific location outside the district; however, these monies are for only that
portion lying within the district. This trail extension would provide a safe access for pedestrians
moving through the district to the enhanced wetlands area.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Set agenda for September 16, 2021 or cancel meeting.
MEETING DATE:August 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Set agenda for September 16, 2021
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:The Board can suggest items for inclusion on the September 16, 2021
agenda, or move to cancel the meeting.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:n/a
ALTERNATIVES:n/a
FISCAL EFFECTS:n/a
Report compiled on: August 17, 2021
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