HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-22 Midtown Urban Renewal Board Agenda & Packet MaterialsA.Call meeting to order at 4:30
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B.Disclosures
C.Changes to the Agenda
D.Approval of Minutes
D.1 Minutes from October 7, 2021(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 Discuss Aspen Festival Street string lights and potential next steps (Fine)
G.FYI/Discussion
H.Adjournment
THE MIDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MURB AGENDA
Thursday, January 6, 2022
For more information please contact David Fine, dfine@bozeman.net
This board generally meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Midtown Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Minutes from October 7, 2021
MEETING DATE:January 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve minutes from October 7, 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:Minutes from October 7, 2021
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:N/A
ALTERNATIVES:N/A
FISCAL EFFECTS:N/A
Attachments:
Oct 7 notes.docx
Report compiled on: January 4, 2022
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Unapproved minutes from October 7, 2021 board meeting
As walking tour of a portion of the district
TO DO List:
Everyone attend November 4 board meeting
In attendance: David Fine, Alicia Ruiz, Susan Fraser, Jen Madgic, Tracy Menuez,
Emily Talago, Valerie Wyman plus several neighbors
A. Call to Order – David called the tour to order at 4:36pm.
B. Aspen Crossing – Mike Hope gave the tour.
C. Ruh Building – Connor Ruh gave the tour.
D. ELM – tour.
E. Adjournment
Tour ended at 6:30pm.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Midtown Urban Renewal Board
FROM:David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager
SUBJECT:Discuss Aspen Festival Street string lights and potential next steps
MEETING DATE:January 6, 2022
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:No actions are proposed at this time.
STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a
mechanism to encourage economic development.
BACKGROUND:The string lights on the Aspen Festival Street were found to be in breach of
the National Electrical Code (NEC) during an electrical inspection by the
Bozeman Building Division. At their low point, the lights hung at 16 feet,
while the code required a minimum of 18 feet.
In addition staff were notified by the Community Development Department
that the lights, as installed, were in violation of the City "night skies" code.
While the lights selected are capable of being outfitted with compliant
shields, the original design did not call for installation of the shields.
After much deliberation about how to approach the issue, staff determined
that the string lights needed to be removed until a solution could be
implemented to raise the lights to a height that complies with the NEC and
City Code. The lights were removed and stored for future installation in early
December.
The City's engineering consultants with Sanderson Stewart are working with
the contractor, Knife River, on designing and pricing fixes to allow the lights
to be reinstalled. The two proposed solutions are raising the light bases or
purchasing taller light poles. Staff expects that significant costs will be
associated with either option. Staff will present a budget amendment and
change order for the necessary work to the City Commission for approval.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:Staff have not been able to select a fix without pricing from the contractor
for the two workable alternatives.
ALTERNATIVES:None at this time.
FISCAL EFFECTS:The fiscal effects of this item are to be determined.
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Report compiled on: January 4, 2022
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