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Home My WebLink AboutURD Minutes 7-21 Downtown Urban Renewal District Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 2021 Attending: Bobby Bear, Emily Cope, Cory Lawrence, Jen Madgic, Marley McKenna, Angie Rutherford, Ellie Staley, Nicholas Wickes, Nick Zelver Absent: Cory Lawrence, Tony Renslow Minutes ACTION: Nicholas Wickes moved to approve the April minutes as presented. Marley McKenna seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Financial Reports June 2021 finance report is attached below. Executive Director’s Report PMC Updates: Updates on DBP Operations: Office Lease – DBP has signed a 12-month lease with new owners, MVGR Land LLC. Rates are likely to increase for FY23 so, we will keep eyes open for new spaces opening. PMC Operating Agreement Update – In touch with David Crowley with updates, I will keep PMC updated on next steps DBP Restructuring Update – Emily and Makai-Lynn have fully transitioned into new roles at Economic Development Director and Program Director. New OM, Gabriella Krevat starts July 19. BID seasonal maintenance staff positions are full. Downtown Plan Projects: Here are some updates regarding other ongoing DBIP projects outlined in the 2019 Downtown Plan. Transportation & Mobility Analysis—The Phase 1 Transportation plan with the 3-lane concept, bike sharrows and other traffic calming ideas have been completed and submitted to MDT and the City of Bozeman. The MDT report has been completed with concerns about much of what was proposed. We are still waiting for the city to report on the proposed plan due to staff changes. Phase 1 transportation plan, MDT’s report and additional notes from the current term contract team will be include in July’s URD board meeting packet. City of Bozeman comments have been delayed due to Shawn Kohtz’s departure. City response needed to move to Phase 2. Structured Parking Planning—The parking decks were researched by the term team and most have been found to be non-starters due to lack of space, retail wrap on ground-level restrictions and high costs/space ratios. The US Bank building was added as a one-off to the parking structure studies. This initial study as well as the full study of possible parking structure will be included in the URD board meeting packet in July. Bakertilly has been hired by the URD to do an initial analysis of the bonding capacity of the Downtown URD before sun-setting in 2031, refer to the DRAFT analysis provided by Baker Tilly. I’m proposing we form a parking structure/bonding sub-committee with 2 URD Board members and additional stakeholders in order to review the bonding analysis, parking structure locations and next steps. UDC Updates – Rob Pertzborn and Susan Riggs have been contracted by the URD to research and update the URD/BID and downtown stakeholders updated on the City’s UDC Edits, the timeline for changes and how these updates may impact downtown and why we should care. The City’s UDC update process has been moved back a few times but, is slated to move forward in fall of 2021 with a focus on building height and parking requirements. Ellie is scheduled to meet with Rob and Susan to provide a memo for URD next steps at August board meeting. UDC edits on the fall 2021 revision schedule to include B-3 parking requirements and B-3 height requirements. North Rouse Lighting Project – This project was originally scheduled to be completed in Summer 2021 but has been delayed due to contractor interest/availability. The bid was revised to have work completed in fall 2021, one local contractor bid the project in the amount of $128,518.00 (10% increase from original estimate of $115,000) and has been awarded to Montana Lines Inc. who is set to begin work by late August. There were assembly line concerns with the large light pole order so, light poles have been ordered in advance with confirmation they can be stored by City Streets Department for the contractor to access when needed. Parking Policy Updates – Two Parking Commission subcommittees; Policy and Capacity have been formed to develop a more focused work plan for city staff and the Parking Commission. Each subcommittee has met for initial discussions. DBP staff is staying engaged in discussions. Ellie and Emily participated in the July 14 Capacity Subcommittee meeting to discuss garage capacity, shared use agreement opportunities, and additional seasonal bike parking. Many great ideas were discussed including the possibility of the URD to help fund the “Run DMC” shuttle and future work with property owners on shared use agreements. Other Projects Updates: Here are some general updates for either BID/URD crossover projects or DBP projects Bozeman Creek Updates – This project began in 2019 and while some items were put on hold during the DBP staffing transition and covid, there is one large project moving forward rapidly with solidified plans, funding, vendors and more. Additional grants and projects getting planned and completed with set timelines and approved funds. Ellie and Emily are working with Mountain Time arts and will provide graphics and additional details about the project and future plans at URD and BID board meetings. Outreach Bozeman The Outreach Bozeman pilot program has been funded for summer of 2021. HRDC has hired an individual to oversee the business outreach aspects of the program. An existing HRDC employee has also begun to work with Marek (Bozeman Police Department) to shadow and assist in developing strategies for the program. A De-escalating training was sent to engaged parties with additional trainings being held in the future for additional property and business owners. The DBP will oversee all marketing and business outreach over the next several months and will continue to work with HRDC, the city and the police department to assist in getting information out to downtown property owners, business owners and patrons. Building Projects • Merin Condos (on North Bozeman across from Dave’s Sushi) 28 units of owner-occupied housing. Under construction. • Village Downtown 30 new residential condo units and 9 single-family lots are under review by the City. • AC Hotel (5 East Mendenhall) 6 story 140 room full-service hotel. Under construction. • East End Flats (240 East Mendenhall) 6-story mixed use project. Development review completed and final site plan approved. • Carin Townhomes (northwest corner of W Beall & N Grand)—5 townhome condos currently under construction. • North Central (20 North Tracy)—Mountain View & Medical Arts buildings, phased master site plan development proposing a total of 9 new mixed-use buildings, associated parking, open space and infrastructure. Application submitted. • South Central – delayed due to city upgrade costs New Businesses • Stretch Lab, 23 South Willson - OPEN • Main Street Market/Brigade/Happy Box, 233 East Main - OPEN • Cool Beans (next door to Main Street Over Easy), 9 East Main - OPEN • Vienne (French bakery), 101 South Wallace - OPEN • Tanoshii, 113 East Main - OPEN • Sotheby’s International Realty, 424 E Main – OPEN • Engel & Volkers Real Estate, 106 E Babcock – OPEN • Sweet Peaks, 411 East Main – OPENING SOON • Alara (by appt only space), 424 East Main – OPEN • Residence Inn, 815 East Main Street - OPEN • Sun Dial (Lark food truck), 122 West Main - opening summer 2021 • Last Call (modern Mexican restaurant), 19 S Willson, – OPENING SOON • 27 East Main (formerly Crossroads) - to be redeveloped as a steak house • TBD - 137 East Babcock—formerly Gallatin Laundry • TBD - 544 East Main—formerly Heeb’s – building improvements underway • TBD - 402 E Main St Suite 3— formerly The Montana Scene • TBD – 14 N Church- formerly 14 North Upcoming DBA Events: more info at www.downtownbozeman.org • Art Walks – 2nd Fridays: July 9, August 13, Sept. 10, 4-8pm • Crazy Days July 16-18, 9am-6pm • Music on Main – 4 Thursdays: July 22- August 12, 6-9pm • “Cruisin’ on Main” Car Show – Saturday, August 14 from 3-5pm (packet pick-up) & Sunday, August 15 from 6am-4pm Discussion and Decision Items Transportation Plans-discuss Phase II scope Ellie provided an update on the comments received from MDT on Part One of the transportation analysis. The City of Bozeman is short staffed and has not had an opportunity to provide comments on Part One yet. One suggestion from the board was to separate out the concepts studied into who has jurisdiction over the matters, COB and MDT. The board suggested staff to research if more funding will be made available for maintenance of Main Street with the change from Bozeman becoming a metropolitan city from a micropolitan city. Parking Structure Plans/Bonding Analysis Ellie suggested forming a working group to focus on structured parking and funding. The proposed group would consist of two URD board members, David Fine (COB Economic Development Dept), a representative from Sanderson Stewart (term contract team), a representative from Walker Consultants (term contract team), and potentially other individuals. The group discussed the upcoming UDC edits to parking requirements, Jen Madgic provided an update that these would be updated in 2022 after further discussion at the City Commission meetings. Sewer Line Projects The board discussed that this line item in the budget should have a formal process or possibly be a grant program for developers to apply. Ellie and Emily will research further and have more information at the next board meeting for potential options. “Run DMC” Shuttle Ellie provided a brief update that the discussions surrounding the circulator shuttle route between Downtown, Midtown, and the Cannery Districts “Run DMC” shuttle have progressed at the parking commission subcommittee meetings. The DBP has been involved with the discussion and may be a funding source for this project as it progresses. Meeting was adjourned at 1:40 pm Downtown URD June 2021 Finance Report Category Board & CC Approved Budget FY2021 YTD Income Starting Cash Balance 3,100,000 2,506,000 final from FY20 Income from TIF 335,000 - COB Interlocal Share 1,400,000 - Entitlement Share State of Montana 56,050 - Interest Income 20,000 - Other Income - - Total Income 4,911,050$ 2,506,000$ Expenses Operations DBP Management Fee 175,000 175,000 Total Operations 175,000$ 175,000$ Infrastructure Improvements Street Furniture and Park Maintenance 15,000 14,675 1267.84 christie electric/ Duff's/ sunshine lighting Streetscape--new purchases 30,000 29,997 20916.57 neenah foundry North Rouse Streetscape Project Streetlamps (26 qty)85,000 Phase 1 Construction: Conduit 60,000 40,540 5,057 TD&H Phase 2 Construction: Lamps 80,000 North Willson Streetscape Project 75,000 Streetscape Assistance Grant Program 50,000 Streetlamp Power Reconfiguration Project 250,000 Alley Improvements 50,000 FY20 Encumbered 19,000 DBIP: Bozeman Creek Improvements 50,000 Library Pedestrian Safety Improvements 15,000 15,000 Life-Safety Grant Program 50,000 5,464 Fiber Infrastructure 100,000 Fiber-Broadband Infrastructure--Grants 10,000 3,125 Alternative Transportation Projects 25,000 Total Improvements 964,000$ 108,801$ Planning City Economic Development Specialist 21,740 Technical Assistance Grants 50,000 3,000 3000 Intrique ink FY20 Encumbered Funds 15,000 15,536 Residential Incentive Program 200,000 Armory Hotel Incentive Encumbered Funds 100,000 100,000 DBIP: Transportation Planning Encumbered Part One--Concepts 31,710 31,392 Part Two--Data, Analysis, Cost Est 90,590 DBIP: Alley Planning 25,000 10,521 DBIP: Bozeman Creek Planning 30,000 15,000 DBIP: Soroptomist Park Planning 6,000 2,597 DBIP: Code Amendments 10,000 2,503 DBIP: Design Guidelines-Historic Inventories 38,750 38,750 DBIP: General Implementation 100,000 14,755 FY20 Encumbered Truck Study 15,000 6,155 SILD & Streetscape Engineering 25,000 Structured Parking Feasibility Analysis 25,000 26,308 5545 SS Structured Parking Informal, Site Plan, Bids 750,000 South Wallace Asbestos Project 75,000 75,000 Professional Services Term Contract 75,000 528 Streetscape Preliminary Engineering 25,000 Total Planning 1,708,790$ 342,045$ 35785.91 Parking Structure Garage Bond Payment 335,000 Total Parking Garage Payments 335,000$ -$ Total Expenses 3,182,790$ 625,846$ Balance 1,728,260$ 1,880,155$ The FY2021 Budget was approved by the URD Board on 6-16-20 and approved by the City Commission on 7-13-20 recent activity