HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-2014 Inter-Neighborhood Council Minutes
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APPROVED minutes from August 21, 2014 board meeting
Voted on and approved during October 2, 2014 board meeting
held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room
TO DO List: Everyone attend October 2 board meeting &
continue getting easements, board
members
Attendance: Susan Fraser, Carl Solvie, Scott Hedglin, Allyson Brekke, Bill Fogarty
Call to Order – Carl called to order at 4:35pm.
Public Comment – none.
Meeting Minutes
Scott motioned to accept June 5 minutes as presented; Susan seconded. All in favor.
Future Convention Center & TIF District Expansion
Joining the meeting table were Daryl Schliem, Chamber of Commerce, and Brit Fontenot,
David Fine and Intern Sam Becker with the city’s Economic Development office.
Daryl opened his presentation by saying how good North 7th is looking, thanking the
board. Conversation about building a convention center has been going on for 40 years.
Discussion.
As for expanding the North 7th TIF District, Scott asked if future business increments will
cover the expected costs of a convention center? Daryl replied that it is not yet clear but
they have been talking with current businesses and the future looks very promising.
Allyson noted that expanding the district will be a very public process, giving everyone a
chance to participate, voice their concerns, etc.
Discussion continued. David Fine asked NSURB to consider adjusting current budget to
include $20K for a TIF consultant so can find out if blight exists, expanding district even
possible, etc, requesting this budget change be an action item at the October 2 board
meeting.
N7Rehab applications and presentations
Allyson reported no new applications, but did want to let the board know that the Dairy
Queen payment brought new interpretations to grant language. Legal counsel will give
feedback to her next week.
Phase II lighting project status, easements etc
Kevin Jacobsen joined the meeting and handed out the Morrison-Maierle monthly report
(see Attachment A). He went over the report and reworked easement exhibits with the
board.
Kevin also asked for clarification – is he to be researching the possibility of LED bulbs,
retrofit kits, etc? Yes, please, was the board’s response.
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Officer elections
Allyson noted elections are to happen the first month of each new fiscal year. This will be
on the October agenda as an action item with nominations being Scott as chair, Bill as
vice chair, Susan as recorder.
Intern application submitted to MSU College of Business
Allyson reported having chatted with professor. Once classes are in session a student
group will work up a marketing plan for the N7 corridor.
Changing September meeting date to coincide with TIF consultant visit
September will not work. Canceling September 4 board meeting with the knowledge that if
a grant application comes forward soon we will need to call a special meeting. All agreed a
good plan.
Recruiting board members to fill vacant positions
Everyone will continue.
Adjournment
Carl adjourned the meeting at 6:07pm.
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Attachment A