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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-23 - Northeast Urban Renewal District Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order at 6:30pm Via Webex: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting Via Phone: Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Access code: 2558 365 1036 B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Service Announcements E. Approval of Minutes E.1 Approval of Northeast Urban Renewal Board March Meeting Minutes (DiTommaso) F. Consent G. 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. H. Special Presentation I. Action Items I.1 Northeast Urban Renewal District Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (Fine) I.2 Final Recommendation to the Bozeman City Commission of a Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan and Budget for the Northeast Urban Renewal District(Fine) J. FYI/Discussion K. Adjournment THE NORTHEAST URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA NURB AGENDA Thursday, April 20, 2023 1CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM For more information please contact David Fine, dfine@bozeman.net This board generally meets the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via the Commission Comment Page or by emailing agenda@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well. 2CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Memorandum REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board FROM:Robin Sullivan David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager SUBJECT:Approval of Northeast Urban Renewal Board March Meeting Minutes MEETING DATE:April 20, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Approve of Northeast Urban Renewal Board March Meeting Minutes 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:In accordance with Commission Resolution 5323 and the City of Bozeman's Citizen Advisory Board Manual, all boards must have minutes taken and approved. Prepared minutes will be provided for approval by the board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Staff will make any corrections identified to the minutes before submitting to the City Clerk's Office. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the Board. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Attachments: NURB 202301316 min.pdf Report compiled on: April 10, 2023 3CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM NURB Meeting – March 16, 2023 1 Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB) Regular Meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023 The Northeast Urban Renewal Board met in regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana. Present: Absent: Voting Members: Corwin Dormire Charlie Kees Ethan Barlow (arrived at 6:54 p.m.) Natalie Van Dusen Jeanne Wesley-Wiese Non-Voting Members: EJ Daws Chris Nixon Robert Pavlic Commissioner Liaison: I-Ho Pomeroy Staff: David Fine, Urban Renewal Program Manager Robin Sullivan, Recording Secretary Jesse DiTommaso, Economic Development Specialist Guests: Call to Order – Corwin Dormire called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. Disclosures. No disclosures were made. Changes to Agenda. No changes were made to the agenda. Minutes – April 21, 2022 and January 19, 2023. It was moved by Corwin Dormire, seconded by Jeanne Wesley-Wiese, that the minutes of the meetings of April 21, 2022 and January 19, 2023 be approved as submitted. The motion carried on a 3-0 vote. Public Comment. No comment was received under this agenda item. 4CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM NURB Meeting – March 16, 2023 2 Discussion/Action Items – Northeast Urban Renewal District Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. David Fine stated a rough draft of a work plan and budget for Fiscal Year 2024 was included in the packets, and staff is seeking feedback from the Board. Staff will prepare a work plan and budget based on that feedback and bring it back for Board review and action at its April meeting. David Fine reviewed the work plan and budget for the current fiscal year. He noted that monies were budgeted for the pedestrian bridge and sidewalk along East Aspen Street. That project has now been bid and the bid awarded; however, the project will not be constructed until next fiscal year. The bid for the sidewalk and a suspension bridge designed by Ken VanDeWalle, a local architect and artist who resides in the neighborhood, is $405,000. The bridge is designed for the neighborhood and provides a great opportunity to connect the existing trail system to East Aspen Street and subsequently the greater community trail system. He indicated that no work was done on the pocket park north of East Tamarack Street this year. David Fine reported a significant amount of work was done on the quiet zone. The study has been completed, and staff is working on acquisition of right-of-way for the quiet zone on North Wallace Avenue since the study revealed the City does not have an easement for that crossing. He reported that the Montana Department of Transportation has found it does not have right-of- way for the North Rouse Avenue crossing and is in the process of acquiring that easement. He stated the Department has determined it can only acquire the right-of-way for the road and not for the additional 5 feet needed on both sides of the roadway for the improvements needed to allow for a quiet zone designation. Responding to Jeanne Wesley-Wiese, David Fine stated the Griffin Drive road improvements have been completed, and they include the pedestrian crossings and raised center median required for quiet zone designation. However, that designation depends on other crossings within a half mile providing the needed improvements. Responding to Corwin Dormire, David Fine confirmed that trains will continue to blow their horns at the Griffin Drive crossing until the North Rouse Avenue and North Wallace Avenue improvements have been made. He then noted that over $50,000 was raised to complete the quiet zone studies and design work, with those revenues and expenditures being managed through this budget. He then indicated that $225,000 has been budgeted to construct the raised median and install the pedestrian gate on North Wallace Avenue. Further responding to Corwin Dormire, David Fine stated the quiet zone improvements on Griffin Drive were part of the overall street widening and reconstruction project, although those improvements did require a change in the orientation at the crossing. He indicated that the improvements for both North Rouse Avenue and North Wallace Avenue will be freestanding projects and not tied to a larger project. It is his intent to work with developers to raise monies to make the improvements, which will be much costlier than those on Griffin Drive. David Fine stated he does not anticipate the quiet zone improvements will be done until summer 2024, although staff is proposing that monies be included in the upcoming budget. He noted the $436,820 in the draft budget includes construction costs plus $200,000 for right-of-way acquisition, which is the worst case scenario for that acquisition. 5CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM NURB Meeting – March 16, 2023 3 Responding to Corwin Dormire, David Fine stated he believes Lucia Stewart’s concerns about the pedestrian bridge and its proximity to her house has been resolved. He acknowledged that the trail is only five feet from the front door, and Ken VanDeWalle has designed a screening fence that is complementary to the bridge to provide privacy for the residents of that home. David Fine stated no work has been done on public art this year and asked for Board feedback on what it envisions under that budget item. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese noted that many years ago, when the Board was considering potential improvements, it identified enhancements that reflect the character of the neighborhood at the creek crossings on East Peach Street and East Tamarack Street as entrances to the district. Those creek crossings have been completed as part of the street improvement projects, and those crossings did not provide the opportunity for the desired enhancements. She suggested that the Board consider the suggestion from the MSU architecture students from several years ago for chain link fence art. She noted that the art could reflect items important to the neighborhood, like the railroad or the grainery. She noted there are lots of artists in the area, and suggested it would be good to engage them in this issue. David Fine turned attention to the parking structure. He is involved in conversations with the developer of the Wallace Works Project for a public/private parking structure, and he anticipates initial plans may be submitted to the Commission within the next three months. He indicated that the monies set aside for this project have not been expended to date; however, he suggested that monies be included in next year’s budget in anticipation of possible legal fees and the need to do due diligence to ensure the viability of the structure. He stressed that this project is no longer tied to the Cottonwood/Ida (TinWorks) project; rather, it is tied to a project that includes a parking structure containing 208 parking spaces wrapped by residential uses. David Fine stated that some maintenance work was done on the parks and trails in the district; however, it is difficult to find a private company to contract for these services. He then indicated that the administrative costs will be determined based on a formula previously developed; and he anticipates those costs will be similar to this year’s. He briefly highlighted the other budgeted items, including the bond costs and the monies set aside in a designated reserve for projects. Corwin Dormire voiced concern about several trailers blocking access to the North Church Avenue trail. He stated it feels like someone’s private property and that one is trespassing even though walking on the trail, particularly when entering on the south end. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese stated she has called the City several times about encroachments on the depot trail but has seen no results. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese noted that this Board spent about $15,000 for development of the North Church Avenue trail. She acknowledged that the west side of the trail access has been completely taken over with parking, making it impossible to tell there is a trail. David Fine acknowledged there is a history of encroachments on the depot trail and asked if fencing might help resolve the issue. He suggested that, if the Board desires, monies could be budgeted for construction of appropriate fencing along the right-of-way line. Corwin Dormire voiced his interest in adding a fence to the work plan and budget and asked that fence options along the west side of depot trail be identified. 6CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM NURB Meeting – March 16, 2023 4 Jeanne Wesley-Wise noted the cost of the pedestrian bridge has increase substantially and asked how much the artistic elements added. David Fine responded that the sidewalk portion of the project is $44,000. The remainder is the bridge, including the concrete abutments, structural elements and a crane to set the bridge. He stated that Ken VanDeWalle is fabricating the bridge but is not the general contractor. He acknowledged that a prefabricated bridge would have been much cheaper but would not have the local character. Corwin Dormire acknowledged the increased cost of a locally designed bridge but stated he finds it is money well spent. David Fine highlighted some of the items on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024, noting monies have been carried forward for the pocket park, the public art project and the parking structure. Also, monies are budgeted for the railroad right-of-way and quiet zone improvements. He then asked for Board input on what should be included in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the future projects list. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese noted there is not much open space in the district and asked if there is a possibility of capturing some of the cash-in-lieu of parkland funds to provide landscaping improvements in some of those open spaces. David Fine noted there has not been much residential development in the district, which is what triggers cash-in-lieu payments. He suggested that identifying a project and plan to focus those monies on could help improve the chances of capturing some of those cash-in-lieu monies. Responding to Jeanne Wesley-Wiese, David Fine stated there is a provision in state law that allows extending infrastructure from inside the district to outside the district. He noted, however, that option is limited in scope, and extending a trail to the new Audobon site is outside that scope. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese suggested the public properties within the district that are not being utilized be identified. She cited the alley between East Tamarack Street and East Aspen Street on the east side of Bozeman Creek as an example. She suggested that some of those lands could be enhanced as pocket parks or linear spaces. David Fine indicated that monies could be budgeted for an engineer to explore public spaces where trails or linear connectors could be done. Ethan Barlow voiced his appreciation for the ad hoc pop up activities that have occurred in this district, including food trucks, a tent and wooden deck. He suggested that temporary opportunities and activites be encouraged, maintaining excitement in the area. He proposed that the Board consider a vision for such activities or support facilitation or advocacy for private property owners to host such temporary uses. Natalie VanDusen stated that Treeline Coffee provides opportunities to incubate and create energy for new businesses. She supports finding business owers or land owners willing to let people hang out in their spaces. 7CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM NURB Meeting – March 16, 2023 5 Ethan Barlow noted there is something artful about the pop up activities, and suggested the possibility of mobile food carts circling in an area within the district each week. He also suggested the possibility of devoting garage doors to murals and other hidden art in the district, some of which may be seen when walking through the alleys. He noted the district has a rich character that defines the neighborhood but may not be compliant with City codes. David Fine noted that some of the other tax increment financing districts have modest grant programs. He proposed an innovation grant that gives assistance to a project may benefit the district. Jeanne Wesley-Wiese proposed that the amount budgeted for public art be increased to support some of these suggestions. David Fine turned attention to the list of future projects. He reminded the Board of the large paybacks that must be accommodated in future budgets, but recognized that once those paybacks are covered, the monies will be available for future projects. He stressed that these paybacks will occur over time, as revenues allow, and will not occur in a single fiscal year. He stressed that the goal of these paybacks is to create an incentive to complete the project and thus increase the tax base and the annual increment. David Fine concluded the discussion by stating staff will revise the draft work plan and budget and bring it back for consideration at next month’s meeting. FYI/Discussion. There was no discussion under this agenda item. Adjournment – 7:57 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Corwin Dormire adjourned the meeting. Corwin Dormire Northeast Urban Renewal Board City of Bozeman 8CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Memorandum REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board FROM:Robin Sullivan Jesse DiTommaso, Economic Development Specialist David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager SUBJECT:Northeast Urban Renewal District Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 MEETING DATE:April 20, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Policy Discussion RECOMMENDATION:Approve Northeast Urban Renewal District Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a mechanism to encourage economic development. BACKGROUND:Economic Development staff compiled a preliminary budget for discussion purposes and feedback from the Board in March. Using guidance and feedback from the March 2023 budget discussion, Staff has compiled a final budget for approval. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:Staff is refining final revenue projection, which could impact the amount available for spending. ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the Board. FISCAL EFFECTS:Staff is proposing a $1,287,000 budget that expends undesignated fund balance on infrastructure and maintenance projects as attached. Report compiled on: April 10, 2023 9CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Memorandum REPORT TO:Northeast Urban Renewal Board FROM:Robin Sullivan Jesse DiTommaso, Economic Development Specialist David Fine, Economic Development Program Manager SUBJECT:Final Recommendation to the Bozeman City Commission of a Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan and Budget for the Northeast Urban Renewal District MEETING DATE:April 20, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan and Budget as submitted. Consider the motion: "Having considered the staff recommended budget, board discussion, public comment and all materials presented, I move to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan and Budget as submitted in the packet materials." STRATEGIC PLAN:2.2 Infrastructure Investments: Strategically invest in infrastructure as a mechanism to encourage economic development. BACKGROUND:The Northeast Urban Renewal Board considered the staff recommendation for a work plan and budget at their regularly scheduled March 16, 2023 meeting. The Board voted to accept staff's recommendation during first review with amendments. Board recommended amendments are reflected in the attached budget and work plan. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None at this time. ALTERNATIVES:At the recommendation of the Board. FISCAL EFFECTS:As presented, the recommendation of the Board is that the City Commission appropriate $1,287,700 of total spending authorization related to pursuing the objectives of this work plan and budget. Attachments: FY24 NURB Annual Report & Work Plan 041323.pdf 23-24 NURB Budget 042023.pdf 22-23 NURB budget update 040623.pdf 10CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Report compiled on: April 18, 2022 11CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2024 - 042023 1 NORTHEAST URBAN RENEWAL BOARD FY2023 ANNUAL REPORT and FY2024 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. 12CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2024 - 042023 2 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) FY2023 Annual Report (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023) Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street ($6,267) $ 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 the improvements along yet another street within the district and will tie into the new improvements to North Rouse Avenue. Design of the pedestrian bridge and engineering of the abutments upon which to construct the bridge have been completed and construction bids for the project have been received, with construction to be completed in FY24. As a result, a majority of the monies budgeted in this line item are carried forward to next year’s work plan. Pocket Park – North Church Avenue right-of-way design $ 25,000 Several years ago, a trail was constructed along the North Church Avenue right-of-way between East Cottonwood Street and East Tamarack Street. Under this project, that trail is to be extended north from East Tamarack Street, with a pocket park constructed along the stream. The first step in the process is to design the trail improvements and the pocket park enhancements. No work has been done on this project, so these monies are being carried forward to next year’s work plan. Quiet Zone Construction ($33,102) $ 225,000 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. Improvements to Griffin Drive, including upgrades at the railroad crossing, are now completed. Since improvements will be required for all three crossings before a quiet zone can be implemented, it is important to undertake crossing improvements as monies are available. Engineering of improvements for the North Wallace Avenue crossing are nearing completion and a cost estimate prepared. Construction of those improvements will be completed in the next fiscal year so the quiet zone designation can be implemented when the North Rouse Avenue railroad cross improvements have been completed. Public Art $ 10,000 The Northeast Urban Renewal Board recognizes the artsy character of the area and, over the years, has identified the importance of acknowledging and promoting that character. The Board also has discussed various options to identify the entrances to the district, particularly at the bridges crossing Bozeman Creek on East Tamarack Street and East Peach Street. Since those bridges were installed as part of the Montana Department of Transportation’s improvement 13CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2024 - 042023 3 project on North Rouse Avenue and are utilitarian in nature, monies have been budgeted for public art at those entrances. One possible option is chain link art in place of the chain link fences at the bridge abutments. No work has been done on this project this fiscal year, and these monies are being carried forward to next fiscal year. Parking Structure $ 50,000 The Board recognizes the need for additional parking within the district and continues to monitor the progress of any potential proposal to construct a parking structure. These monies cover the costs of retaining consultants to do due diligence to determine that this proposal is in the District’s best interests. No work has been done on this project this fiscal year, and these monies are being carried forward to next fiscal year. Trails/Boulevards/Alleyway Maintenance $ 12,000 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, including clean-up of litter along those trails and the newly constructed East Front Street trail extension. Also, weed abatement and enhancements in the alleyway public rights-of-way have been identified as important to the appearance and livability of the area. The maintenance of trails and boulevards has continued this year, as it has in the past. The trees planted in conjunction with the street improvements are now in their third season, so it is anticipated that the watering bags will no longer be needed to ensure the viability of those trees. Staff is to develop a plan for alleyway maintenance and enhancement of those public rights-of- way. Administrative Services ($19,929) $ 32,800 Costs covered under this item include staff support ($3,000), administrative services ($19,800) and professional services ($10,000). Bond Costs ($46,000) $ 213,900 Costs covered under this item include bond repayment ($93,000) and the designated bond reserve ($120,900). Designated Reserve - Projects $ 292,300 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) 14CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2024 - 042023 4 FY2024 Work Plan (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street $ 405,037 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 the improvements along yet another street within the district and will tie into the new improvements to North Rouse Avenue. Construction of the bridge and the sidewalk are to be completed during this fiscal year, thus completing a project that has been on the Board’s work plan since the second year of the program. Pocket Park – North Church Avenue right-of-way design $ 25,000 Several years ago, a trail was constructed along the North Church Avenue right-of-way between East Cottonwood Street and East Tamarack Street. Under this project, that trail is to be extended north from East Tamarack Street, with a pocket park constructed along the stream. The first step in the process is to design the trail improvements and the pocket park enhancements. Fencing along west side of Depot Trail $ 20,000 Due to continued encroachments into the Depot Trail and its right-of-way, the Board has determined that fencing along the west right-of-way line is needed. The amount budget is to cover the costs of determining the right-of-way line along that portion of the Depot Trail that lies between East Tamarack Street and North Wallace Avenue. The fence is to be complementary to the trail and the neighborhood. Quiet Zone Construction $ 436,820 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. Improvements to Griffin Drive, including upgrades at the railroad crossing, are underway and should be completed in Fiscal Year 2022. Since improvements will be required for all three crossings before a quiet zone can be implemented, it is important to undertake crossing improvements as monies are available. Public Art $ 30,000 The Northeast Urban Renewal Board recognizes the artsy character of the area and, over the years, has identified the importance of acknowledging and promoting that character. The Board also has discussed various options to identify the entrances to the district, particularly at the bridges crossing Bozeman Creek on East Tamarack Street and East Peach Street. Since those bridges were installed as part of the Montana Department of Transportation’s improvement project on North Rouse Avenue and are utilitarian in nature, monies have been budgeted for public art at those entrances. One possible option is chain link art in place of the chain link fences at the bridge abutments. Other options for encouraging additional public art could include murals on garage doors and other hidden treasures in the district, particularly those that can be witnessed from the alleys. 15CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2024 - 042023 5 Identification of undeveloped public properties $ 20,000 In light of the lack of open space and parks in the district, the Board has determined identifying public properties and rights-of-way that are undeveloped or under-utilized could be opportunities for use as pocket parks or linear spaces that enhance the neighborhood. The monies in this item would cover the costs of retaining a consulting firm to complete the inventory of those public properties. Parking Structure $ 50,000 The Board recognizes the need for additional parking within the district and continues to monitor the progress of any potential proposal to construct a parking structure. These monies cover the costs of retaining consultants to do due diligence to determine that this proposal is in the District’s best interests. Trails/Boulevards/Alleyway Maintenance $ 12,000 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, including clean-up of litter along those trails and the newly constructed East Front Street trail extension. The budget also includes weekly watering of seven newly planted boulevard trees along East Tamarack Street to ensure their survival. This is the second year of a two-year commitment to provide that weekly watering. Also, weed abatement and enhancements in the alleyway public rights-of-way have been identified as important to the appearance and livability of the area. Innovation Grant $ 5,000 Monies are set aside to promote additional innovative events and opportunities in the district. Administrative Services $ 43,500 Costs covered under this item include contract staff support ($3,000), administrative services ($30,500) 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). Designated Reserve - Projects $ 26,443 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 Trails within the district $ 200,000 The Board has determined its top priority projects for the upcoming years revolve around trails within the district that enhance its livability and provide non-vehicular connectivity. It was noted these are projects not likely to be part of any development 16CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Northeast Urban Renewal Board Annual Work Plan and Budget FY2024 - 042023 6 project but are desired improvements. At this time, there are no identified trail segments, but expenditure of these monies should be considered as opportunities arise. Also, a portion of these monies could be used to develop pocket parks, possibly in conjunction with the trail segments. 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; and these monies are for that portion of the trail only. This trail extension would provide a safe access for pedestrians moving through the district to the enhanced wetlands area. Reimburse Wildlands public infrastructure $ 580,000 The Wildlands project includes expansion of the existing building at the northeast corner of the intersection of East Peach Street and North Wallace Avenue and demolition of improvements on the adjacent lot to provide adequate space for the expansion and relocation of the parking lot. The applicant has requested reimbursement for the public infrastructure improvements required in conjunction with the project. The City Commission concurred in the Board’s recommendation to approve that request once the applicant has completed the projects and paid at least two years of property taxes that equal the amount of the reimbursement. Reimburse Cloverleaf public infrastructure $2,210,480 The Cloverleaf project includes demolition of improvements of the existing buildings on the current Bronken Distributing site, which is bounded by East Peach Street, North Plum Avenue, East Cottonwood Street and North Ida Avenue, and construction of a mixed use residential development project. In conjunction with that project, the developer will make the needed water main improvements, wastewater collection improvements, street improvements, installation of sidewalks and installation of state of the art fiber to the site. The applicant has requested reimbursement for the public infrastructure improvements required in conjunction with the project plus the costs of the impact fees associated with it. The City Commission concurred in the Board’s recommendation to approve that request once the applicant has completed the project, with that reimbursement to be paid over several years at a percentage of the taxes paid for this property, as those monies become available. Front Street – Ida to Aspen $ 118,000 Front Street – Tamarack to Ida Construction $ 190,000 North Ida Avenue – Peach to Cottonwood $ 330,000 These three street projects were initially added to the work plan and budget and were designed to complement the street improvements to be constructed in conjunction with the Cottonwood and Ida project (later renamed the TinWorks Project). That project has been abandoned, and no new plans for those properties are anticipated in the near future. The monies listed above are not adequate to complete any of the projects listed, but could be used to enhance street improvements made in conjunction with public improvements in conjunction with a private development. As an alternative, the monies could be appropriated for a payback agreement that may include any or all of these street improvements made in conjunction with a future private development. 17CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM FY24 Budget Future Projects Revenues: Estimated Beginning Balance $1,006,000.00 FY21 Tax Increment $280,000.00 Delinquent Increment State Shared/Entitlement Interest $1,000.00 Total Estimated Revenues $1,287,000.00 Expenditures: Infrastructure Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street Construction $405,037.00 Pocket park - North Church right-of-way design $25,000.00 Trails within district $200,000.00 Fencing along Depot Trail - west side $20,000.00 Quiet Zone Construction $436,820.00 Connector trail - Depot trail to Audubon site $25,000.00 Public Art $30,000.00 Identification of undeveloped public properties $20,000.00 Reimburse Wildlands public infrastructure $580,000.00 Reimburse Cloverleaf public infrastructure $2,000,000.00 Parking Structure $50,000.00 Front Street - Ida to East Aspen Street $118,000.00 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 Subtotal - Infrastructure $986,857.00 $3,543,000.00 Maintenance Trails/Boulevards/Alleyway Maintenance $12,000.00 Subtotal - Maintenance $12,000.00 Neighborhood Support Innovation grant $5,000.00 Subtotal - Neighborhood Event Support $5,000.00 Administration Staff Support $3,000.00 Administrative Services $30,500.00 Professional Services $10,000.00 Bond Repayment $93,000.00 Subtotal Administration $136,500.00 Reserves Northeast Urban Renewal District 2023-2024 Budget 18CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM Designated Reserve - Bond $120,900.00 Designated Reserve - Projects $26,443.00 Subtotal Reserves $147,343.00 Total Expenditures $1,287,700.00 19CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM FY23 Budget Update 04/06/2022 Revenues: Estimated Beginning Balance $750,000.00 $852,957.00 FY23 Tax Increment $280,000.00 $228,813.00 Delinquent Increment $21,574.00 State Shared/Entitlement $677.00 Interest $1,000.00 $8,236.00 Total Estimated Revenues $1,031,000.00 $1,112,257.00 Expenditures: Infrastructure Pedestrian Bridge/East Aspen Street Construction $170,000.00 $6,267.00 Pocket park - North Church right-of-way design $25,000.00 Quiet Zone Construction $225,000.00 $33,102.00 Public Art $10,000.00 Parking Structure $50,000.00 Subtotal - Infrastructure $480,000.00 $39,369.00 Maintenance Trails/Boulevards/Alleyway Maintenance $12,000.00 Subtotal - Maintenance $12,000.00 $0.00 Administration Staff Support $3,000.00 $250.00 Administrative Services $19,800.00 $11,023.00 Professional Services $10,000.00 $8,656.00 Bond Repayment $93,000.00 $46,000.00 Subtotal Administration $125,800.00 $65,929.00 Reserves Designated Reserve - Bond $120,900.00 Designated Reserve - Projects $292,300.00 Subtotal Reserves $413,200.00 $0.00 Total Expenditures $1,031,000.00 $105,298.00 Balance $1,006,959.00 Northeast Urban Renewal District 2022-2023 Budget 20CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM