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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Re-appointment to the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB)
MEETING DATE: January 19, 2010
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDATION: Re-appoint one non-voting member to the NSURB.
BACKGROUND: Scott Hedglin’s non-voting term on the NSURB expires on January 31,
2010. He has re-applied for another term. The board recommends his re-appointment. No other
applications have been received at this time.
On November 27, 2006 the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 1685, Adopting an Urban
Renewal Plan for the North Seventh Corridor and Adjacent Properties. This plan is the official
policy guide for public action regarding the North Seventh Avenue Urban Renewal District, and
it creates the North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB) in order to implement this plan.
According to the North Seventh Avenue Urban Renewal Plan, in the section “Executing the Plan,
Administration”:
“To implement this Plan, an Urban Renewal Agency will be created, hereafter referred to as the
North Seventh Urban Renewal Board (NSURB). The NSURB is responsible for the
implementation of this Plan, pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4232. Specifically, the NSURB will: 1)
develop plans which implement the vision for the District; 2) review on an ongoing basis the
operation and processes of all public agencies to assure that such activities are supportive of the
Plan; and 3) advocate and coordinate the complete and full implementation of the Plan.
Individuals appointed to the NSURB shall have a demonstrated interest in the District or adjacent
neighborhoods. Pursuant to MCA S 7-15-4234, the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of
the City Commission, shall appoint the NSURB, which shall consist of five voting members. The
initial voting membership shall consist of one NSURB member appointed for 1 year, one for 2
years, one for 3 years, and two for 4 years. Each appointment thereafter shall be for 4 years.
(1) Each voting member shall hold office until his/her successor has been appointed and has
qualified.
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(2) A voting member shall receive no compensation for his/her service but shall be entitled to
authorized necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his/her
duties.
(3) Any person may be appointed as voting members if they reside within the municipality. The
preferred composition of the NSURB would include two residents of the District, two business
owners in the District, and one member at large.
(4) A voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.
(5) The appointment of voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.
A majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the municipality
other than their membership or office with respect to the NSURB.
In addition to the five voting members, the NSURB shall be composed of a non-voting
membership of not more than four individuals. The initial membership shall consist of one
member appointed for 1 year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, and one for 4 years. Each
appointment thereafter shall be for 4 years. These individuals must possess demonstrated interest
in the district, specific expertise or other qualifications necessary to help implement the plan.
(1) Each non-voting member shall hold office until his/her successor has been appointed and has
qualified.
(2) A non-voting member shall receive no compensation for his/her services but shall be entitled
to authorized necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of
his/her duties.
(3) A non-voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in
office.
(4) The appointment of non-voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.
There is one term expiring January 31st and one member applying for another term.
Re-applicants:
Scott Hedglin
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachments: Board Application
Recommendation letter from NSURB
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