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Home My WebLink About01-05-12 North Seventh Urban Renewal Board Minutes In APPROVED minutes from January 5, 2012 board meeting Voted on and approved during February 2, 2012 board meeting URBAN RENEWAL BOARD held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room TO DO List: Everyone attend February 2 board meeting Keri add to website a link to econ dev site Michelle letter of support to G.V. Furniture Susan letter of support to G.V. Furniture Mike call Carl, followup on Confluence easement Attendance: Michelle Wolfe, Mike Hope, Andrew Cetraro, Dustin Johnson, Keri Thorpe, Susan Fraser, Kevin Cook, Jeff Krauss Call to Order - Michelle called to order at 4:35pm. Public Comment - none. Meeting Minutes Andrew made the motion to approve December 1 meeting minutes; Michelle seconded the motion. All in favor. Brit Fontenot, Bozeman's Economic Development Coordinator Brit wanted to visit with the board in order to open lines of communication so we can help each other with our common goals, inviting board to visit any of the Economic Development Council's monthly meetings, first Thursday of each month in the late morning. He gave an update to the recent progress with Mandeville Farm, noting this makes him a `neighbor' of the district. Mike asked if the farm is a priority with the commission and Brit confirmed it was, noting it is `up there on the list'. Discussion. Brit reported the RFP for the farm's planning process will be posted tomorrow. Michelle asked how the board can help. More discussion included city looking at current branding now. Kevin spoke to streamlining development process. Keri will post a link to the Economic Development Council's site on NSURB's website "Quick Links'. N7Rehab applications and presentations Brett Potter presented on three different projects - Gallatin Valleti Furniture status He had met with Tim McHarg and Keri about the owner's desire to update the logo within the current signage. Tim stated he has no authority to allow such a sign change, noting a variance via the Board of Adjustments and/or majority of city commission required for such requests. Jeff noted the geographical issues is a good point to use in both the variance application and the presentation to the commission. Discussion. Tim suggested the board could respond to the suggested agreement with the furniture store with the sign variance approval as the contingency. Kevin Cook noted he had just done a variance application himself, noting the $1500 application fee. Page 1 of 7 In URBAN RENEWAL BOARD Discussion continued. N7 needs the easement for the lighting project and Keri noted the sidewalk/landscaping project of current concerns can be a part of the lighting project if the actual construction dollars work out to allow for this additional work. Michelle and Susan will work on letter of support that Brett is wanting for the owners. Cats Paw status Discussion. Keri handed out copies of the owner's attorney's letter (attachment A). More discussion. Debos Pawn Technical Assistance Grant application Staff report is attachment B. Kevin made the motion to agree with staff's suggestion of approving $3600.00 for this application plus paying the invoice from Morrison-Maierle for easement work up to $500.00 and topographic survey bill up to $1000, if the property owners sign the agreement. Keri noted $500 would come from current lighting budget and the $1000 from TAG budget). Andrew seconded the motion. All in favor. Lighting project update Kevin with Morrison-Maierle handed out monthly report (attachment C). He stated they are at 90% completion with the lighting design - currently awaiting MDT's blessings of it. Kevin went on to say they are at 50% completion with sidewalk design. He continued to say the SILD coordination is going pretty well and construction estimates are coming together. As for easements, Mike will call Carl to see if he's chatted with the Confluence building owners. Kevin, Keri and Dustin also reminded the board the easement at Gallatin Valley Furniture is still needed. SILD update Confirmed what Kevin stated earlier - going well. District-specific guidelines Tim McHarg in attendance for discussion. Outreach event Open and continued. FYI none Adjournment Michelle adjourned the meeting at 6:35pm. Page 2 of 7 InAttachment A JANICE K,WHETSTONE,P.C. AI TnRNEY AT LAW 202 West Main Street,Suite 291 Bozeman,Montana 59715 Janice K.Whetstone Telephone:(406)582-9968 Telefax:(496)582-9995 E-maiC *hetstone @whetstonelaw,corn December 23,2011 SENT VIA EMAIL ONLY kthorpe @bozeman.netKeri Thorpe Assistant Planner Planning Department City of Bozeman P. O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 5 9771-1230 RE: Project Name: Cats Paw Site Planning Project Address:721 N. 7'h Avenue Award Description:$7,200 for Technical Assistance Dear Ms.Thorpe: Our office represents the owner of the Cats Paw property on North 7th Avenue, Haley Enterprises, LLC. I have reviewed your Letter of Acknowledgement with Mr. Hougen. While Mr. Hougen is very much in favor of the overall enhancement plans for all of the North 7th corridor,we just need to confirm a couple of points in your Letter. Based on the Application submitted by Focus Architects on October 26, 2011, it is Mr. Hougen's understanding thatthe purpose of the Letterof Acknowledgement is to document the intent of the parties to undertake the design exploration work but not a binding agreement on Mr.Hougen to implement the proposed recommendations arising from the exploration work. If you are in agreement with Mr.Hougen's understanding of the Letter,please confirm via return email and he will proceed with executing and returning the Letter to you Thank you for your time in responding to this request. Very truly yours, JANICE K.WHETSTONE, P.C. 4W/n s et€d 5.10-W Page 3 of 7 InAttachment B � !! �� f\ § fj \ } \ { }( \{ \»\� . . �\ � | URBAN RENEWAL BOARD !( \ ( / }f `( )$ ; ( � � \ \ } }/ � � ` \ \ } tT ! 2 ! l ; ; 727 { (\- . a TH _ t{ /\ } : � y_ � - ! ! � _ ; } $!: ;/ | \ } } It �/ / \ , \ - } ` \ �/ \ � } \ \ 92- � �� \ � �( / � \ Page 4 0 7 In URBAN RENEWAL BOARD oA si Ji n.4 '��3—2° a 9 c _ � �— �' 9".� •& bb`s �- S5 5 $ma 55 n °a _. n Page 5 of 7 In URBAN RENEWAL BOARD 3y z Dm Page 6 of 7 InAttachment C URBAN RENEWAL BOARD ENGINEERS w MOMSON SCIENTISTS p ��I I\.I�.l 1V SURVEYORS ER ENC. PLANNERS ltr1M M� aw ,I 2eso TECHNOLOGY BLVD.WEST•BOZEMAN MT ssna eaa-see-om - Frans-per-nrs stn Ernploy¢e-Owned Company PROGRESS REPORT#6 PERIOD FROM 12/1/2011 TO 12/31/2011 CITY OF BOZEMAN N.7 T"LIGHTING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION To: North VA.Urban Renewal Board From: Kevin Jacobsen,A.E.,Project Manager;Morrison-Maierle,Inc. lkl— MMI#: 0417.063 Date: January 5,2012 I. GENERAL PROJECT STATUS The electrical lighting design is nearing completion at this point. Review comments from MDT are pending but we should have them soon. The sidewalk design is about 50%complete and should be able to be finalized following the boards discussions with property owners. Continued SILD coordination with the city,MDT and Northwestern Energy has been going smoothly. We have provided estimate costs and will continue to provide updated cost information to be used in the creation documents. We are starting to prepare construction cost estimates and should be able to provide them to you at next month's meeting. At last month's meeting,the color blue was selected as the pole color. Did the board decide on a standard blue or Bobcat blue? Discussion... Has the board decided on the decorative fixtures over the bridge? Discussion... II. ITEMS FOR UPCOMING PERIOD The NSURB members shall continue the process of meeting with property owners along the corridor where easements are required. Continue coordination with the Cat's Paw owner(s)and representative in regards to site improvements and easement execution. Final sidewalk design pending easement status. Final plan creation,MDT review coordination,cost estimates,and SILD assistance will continue throughout the next period. III. OTHER ITEMS We will continue to keep you informed throughout this project on a monthly basis,or more frequently as necessary. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 406.922.6 823. cc: Dustin Johnson,City of Bozeman Engineering Keri Thorpe,City of Bozeman planning Design Team Page 7 of 7