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Home My WebLink AboutURD Minutes 9-21 Downtown Urban Renewal District Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2021 Attending: Emily Cope, Cory Lawrence, Jen Madgic, Marley McKenna, Tony Renslow, Angie Rutherford, Ellie Staley, Nicholas Wickes, Nick Zelver Absent: Bobby Bear Minutes ACTION: Nicholas Wickes moved to approve the August minutes as presented. Nick Zelver seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Financial Reports September 2021 finance report is attached below. Executive Director’s Report PMC Updates: • PMC Operating Agreement/Employee Manual Update – In discussion with Michael at Crowley Fleck. He is reviewing the needed updates and we are meeting next week to confirm and move forward with PMC approval. We are hoping to move forward with some Employee Manual in the coming months. There are several areas that our language is outdated. General Downtown Updates: • Downtown Maintenance Update: We are excited to announce the NEW RED 2022 Kawasaki Mule has arrived! We have had issues with the current Mule for several months and our maintenance staff is beyond excited. Mule is in Billings getting assembled and Bozeman arrival is TBA, likely within a week or two. • Outreach Bozeman: The Outreach Bozeman pilot program has been funded for summer of 2021. HRDC hosted a De-escalation and Crisis Training offered to businesses and property owners in July, with the next one tentatively in October. Crystal Baker is HRDC’s outreach specialist who will be making rounds Tuesday and Thursday to individuals in the community who may be experiencing homelessness and provide information on resources available. Brooke, one of HRDC’s housing navigators will be making rounds with Crystal. Jenna Huey will be the main contact for businesses who have any questions on training, situations and resources. Jenna will be making rounds with Marek every other Wednesday. We have received great input so far from businesses and community members who are asking how they can be a part of Outreach Bozeman and volunteer opportunities. We are working to come up with a timeline with HRDC report data quarterly and scheduling times to do outreach alongside with them to make introductions to businesses. o HRDC stated that outreach kits are a priority need and would be an ideal volunteer opportunity for those who want to be involved! ▪ HRDC is collecting Outreach Pack materials to distribute to members of our community experiencing homelessness. Contact Crystal (cbaker@thehrdc.org or 406-585-4844) to learn more about this volunteer opportunity. • Parking Commission Update: At the August 12th Parking Commission meeting, the commission passed Resolution #2021-05 (final unsigned version attached). This recommendation will be given to the City Commission as a recommendation when they begin to review UDC parking requirements. One of the most notable changes in the recommendations in the Resolution is the suggestion to exempt developments in the B-3 zoning district from required minimums. The Resolution suggests the following for UDC parking requirements: o NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bozeman Parking Commission recommends the Bozeman City Commission and Planning and Zoning Commissions adopt the below parking requirements in the Unified Development Code for residential, commercial, and mixed use developments: ▪ A minimum of one parking space per 1000 SF of conditioned space ▪ A maximum of three surface parking spaces per 1000 SF of conditioned space ▪ Required parking shall be rounded to the nearest whole parking space (e.g. 1400 SF = 1 parking space; 1600 SF = 2 parking spaces), to the nearest square foot and with halves rounded up ▪ For mixed use developments, requirements for commercial and residential uses shall be calculated separately, with a reduction of up to 50% of the lesser of the two requirements allowed ▪ Affordable housing developments, developments within one half mile of high frequency transit stops, the B-3 Zoning District, and redevelopments of less than 5000 SF are exempted from required minimums ▪ No additional credits or reductions are given or allowed except for a residential allowance of one parking space per 24 linear feet of parkable curb frontage (or alternative parking arrangement approved by the City) ▪ Exceptions to these requirements, for qualifying developments, are available through a Planned Unit Development, subject to City Commission review and approval Current URD Project Updates: • Unified Development Code Edits – Building Height/Parking Requirements: o B-3 Height & Zone Edge Transition edits are included on the October Community Development staff agenda to review and begin public engagement. The update includes height requirements in the B-3 district and the zone edge transition requirements for all applicable districts. This amendment will go through a community engagement process and therefore will not go before City Commission for adoption until the Spring 2022 amendments package. Link to online public comment: https://www.bozeman.net/government/planning/udc-community-platform/b-3-height- zone-edge-transitions-update. Ellie and Emily are meeting with Jacob and Sarah, project managers on this item next week to discuss timeline and community outreach plans. o Parking requirements have been removed from the UDC revision schedule, there is no information as to when they will be added back to the schedule. UDC Edits will remain on future board meetings to continue conversations as more information is provided. • Parking Structure Plans/Bonding Analysis: Two members of the URD Board, representatives from the City, Term Team and additional Stakeholders are forming a parking/bonding working group. Our first meeting was scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13 at 2pm. Initial discussions will involve best site options, further bonding analysis and next steps. • Alley Project: Ellie and Emily have been making headway on getting this project started. We have met with the City Community Development staff about the necessary next steps and permitting process. We have been developing a scope of work for a potential project manager to take us into Phase I and we’re hopeful we can go to bid on this project within this fiscal year. Link to Alley Concept Plan: https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/dba-2021/Resource-PDFs/2020-11- 12_Bozeman_Alleyways_-_Report_Reduced.pdf • Downtown Streetscape/Utility Infrastructure Improvements Update: There are several redevelopment projects happening just outside the downtown core, several of which are concerned about the costs and legwork association with the continuation of the streetscape elements we’d prefer to see extended throughout the downtown district. I am requesting $20,00 for the 104 East Main Street to help run conduit and electrical lines to projected light poles and approval to continue looking into the best way to assist with infrastructure improvement within the core to expand our downtown streetscape. Refer to Memo and SILD Map attachments) • North Rouse Lighting Project: The work to install the streetlamp along North Rouse is underway. Light poles are expected to ship this week and work is set to be completed by the end of September or early October. • Transportation Plans/Phase II scope: 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. Fall/Winter DBA Events: more info at www.downtownbozeman.org • MSU/Downtown Pep Rally – Friday, October 8 at 6:30pm, detail TBA • Downtown Trick or Treating – (2021 Event TBD on Oct. 1) Friday, Oct. 29, 4-6pm • Ladies’ Night – Thursday, November 18, 5-10pm • Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 21 • Christmas Stroll – (2021 Event TBD on Oct. 1) Saturday, Dec. 4, 3-7pm • Winter Art Walk – Friday, Dec. 10 6-8pm Building Projects: • Merin Condos - (on North Bozeman across from Dave’s Sushi) 28 units of owner-occupied housing. Opening soon. • Village Downtown - 30 new residential condo units and 9 single-family lots have been approved by city and are in early phase of construction. • AC Hotel (5 East Mendenhall) 6 story 140 room full-service hotel. Under construction. • East End Flats (240 East Mendenhall) - The six-story mixed-use building has been approved by the city and is expected to include commercial, office, and residential space with underground parking. • Cairn 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 (since July 2021): • 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 • Atelier Alara (‘by appt only’ location), 424 East Main – OPEN • Residence Inn, 815 East Main Street - OPEN • Last Call (modern Mexican restaurant), 19 S Willson – OPEN • Sun Dial (Lark food truck), 122 West Main - OPEN • Sweet Peaks, 411 East Main – OPEN • Pakeezah – 14 N Church- formerly 14 North—OPEN • 27 East Main - to be redeveloped as a steak house by Plonk owners • 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—121 W Main – formerly Union Hall—TBD • TBD—127 E Main—formerly A Banks Gallery—TBD Discussion and Decision Items Utility Infrastructure Improvements Request for Funding Ellie presented a request for funding to assist in offsetting the costs associated with installing streetlamps for the redevelopment project at 137 E Babcock St. Ellie noted the misprint of the address noted on the memo. The location of project is not at 140 East Main but at 137 East Babcock. Tony Renslow stated he fully supports this type of funding request to help with offsetting costs for developers who are redeveloping or building properties in the Downtown URD. Nicholas Wickes stated that a framework for funding requests should be developed and standardized moving forward to be consistent with funding allocations across the board. Cory Lawrence stated he believes that this is an appropriate use of URD funding and aligns with current goals of the URD work plan. The board directed Ellie and Emily to look further into the details of how many more blocks have unfinished electrical and conduit access, an estimated cost to complete this initiative within the URD boundary and compile a detailed framework for this project. ACTION: Nick Zelver moved to approve funding for electrical and conduit access for streetlamp installation at 137 East Babcock (revised address from memo provided) with reimbursement of the final cost of conduit, wiring, electrical service, pull box, concrete base, and fixture installation paid to property owner. Approved utility funding for the redevelopment project at 137 East Babcock to spent out of the FY22 Downtown URD budget line item of “Utility and Infrastructure Improvement”. Tony Renslow seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Meeting was adjourned at 1:25 pm Downtown URD September 2021 Finance Report Category Approved FY2022 Budget FY2022 YTD recent activity Income Starting Cash Balance 3,295,598$ ** Final FY21 numbers to be received by COB finance Income from TIF 335,000$ COB Interlocal Share 1,456,000$ Entitlement Share State of Montana 57,050$ Interest Income 20,000$ Other Income Total Income 5,163,648$ -$ Expenses Operations DBP Management Fee 190,000$ 47,500$ Total Operations 190,000$ 47,500$ Infrastructure Improvements Street Furniture and Park Maintenance 25,000$ 1,050$ Streetscape--new purchases 30,000$ North Rouse Streetscape Project FY Encumbered- Streetlamps (26 qty)85,000$ 756$ $756 signify Phase 1 Construction: Conduit 17,000$ 3,221$ $2094 TDH&H Phase 2 Construction: Lamps 80,000$ 44,242$ $44242 Montana Lines North Willson Streetscape Project 75,000$ Streetscape Assistance Grant Program 50,000$ Streetlamp Power Reconfiguration Project Alley Improvements 50,000$ FY20 Encumbered 19,000$ DBIP: Bozeman Creek Improvements 50,000$ DBIP: Wayfinding & Parking Signage 15,000$ Life-Safety Grant Program 50,000$ Fiber Infrastructure 100,000$ Fiber-Broadband Infrastructure--Grants 10,000$ 3,200$ $2500- 125 W Mendenhall Intersection Cable Anchor Repairs 30,000$ DBA Event Stage 50,000$ Parklet 50,000$ Alternative Transportation Projects 75,000$ Total Improvements 861,000$ 52,469$ Planning City Economic Development Specialist 33,000$ Technical Assistance Grants 50,000$ FY20 & FY21 Encumbered Funds 45,000$ Residential Incentive Program 200,000$ DBIP: Transportation Planning 25,000$ FY21 Encumbered- Part Two--Data, Analysis, Cost Est 91,000$ DBIP: Alley Planning 45,000$ DBIP: Bozeman Creek Planning 30,000$ DBIP: Soroptomist Park Planning 50,000$ DBIP: Code Amendments 20,000$ 1,648$ $688 groundprint/ $850 Intrinsik DBIP: Design Guidelines 85,000$ DBIP: Downtown Infrastructure & Public Realm Plan 100,000$ DBIP: General Implementation 100,000$ DBIP: Employee Paid Parking Permit System 20,000$ DBIP: Wayfinding Plan & Parking Signage 10,000$ Utility and Infrastructure Improvement 250,000$ Structured Parking Feasibility Analysis 35,000$ 2,766$ 650 sanderson stewart Structured Parking Informal, Site Plan, Bids 750,000$ Professional Services Term Contract 75,000$ Streetscape Preliminary Engineering 50,000$ Total Planning 2,064,000$ 4,414$ Parking Structure Garage Bond Payment 335,000$ Total Parking Garage Payments 335,000$ -$ Total Expenses 3,450,000$ 104,383$ Balance 1,713,648$ (104,383)$