HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-13 North Seventh Urban Renewal Board Minutes
APPROVED minutes from April 4, 2013 board meeting
Voted on and approved during May 2, 2013 board meeting held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room
TO DO List: Everyone Attend May 2 meeting
Allyson FY14 budget
Attendance: Andrew Cetraro, Michelle Wolfe, Susan Fraser, Scott Hedglin, Steve
Worthington, Allyson Brekke, Kevin Cook, Carl Solvie
Call to Order – Michelle called to order at 4:38pm.
Public Comment – none.
Meeting Minutes
Michelle made the motion to approve February 7 and March 7 meeting minutes. All in
favor. Lighting Project update Dustin reported work started Monday with boring of a couple of conduit poles, etc. three
conflicts have been found but Morrison-Maierle working on corrections.
N7Rehab applications FYI
Jeff with architectural firm working for Cellular One/Verizon location, old bank site at 7th
@ Peach, was present to share their site plans and elevation graphics. The purchase is
complete and they plan on demolishing the bank building and starting anew, hoping to be
done and open for business this August.
Zoning district, status of draft code
Allyson reported that Cameron of Clarion did get draft of code to staff and they are reading
through it tomorrow. She will bring the code to NSURB’s May 2 meeting. She noted we
might have to extend contract date.
FY14 budget
(see Attachment A) Allyson noted must be ready and submitted by May 23 so can be
included on June 3 City Commission agenda.
Steve spoke to staff, Allyson’s services as 15% of direct/total payroll costs which is an
actual figure of $10,200. Scott asked Steve if this is sufficient to cover actual time spent
on NSURB projects. Discussion. Steve went on to say Legal Counsel Greg Sullivan prefers
city staff work for citizen advisory boards.
Andrew brought up future staff options, past discussions. Andrew wants May agenda
items of: 1) board goals, 2) staff discussion.
Scott asked if as soon as the new code was written and approved could we have someone
on the street to spread the news? Discussion continued. Steve requested NSURB vote at
May meeting, NSURB will continue to use city staff until decided against then give city 60-
day notice of decision.
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Steve went on to announce Wendy Thomas, new Director Community Development, starts work this Wednesday. Michelle thanked Steve for his help during this time of transition.
Phase II lighting project was discussed, using remaining actual dollars for next section.
Getting code adopted, new lights up this summer – both will incentivize activity on North
7th and will generate more TIF dollars. Discussion. Have to vote on FY14 budget at May 2
meeting. FYI
none Adjournment
Michelle adjourned the meeting at 6:15p.m.
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Attachment A
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