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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-15 NSURB minutes Page 1 of 9 APPROVED minutes from August 6, 2015 board meeting Voted on and approved during September 10, 2015 board meeting held at the Stiff Building, upper conference room TO DO List: Everyone attend August 24 city commission meeting to support our Resolution of Necessity for expanding district; and attend September 3 board meeting In attendance: Tony Becken-Gaddo, Kevin Jacobsen, Lanette Windemaker, David Fine, Andrew Cetraro, Tracy Menuez, Austin Rector, Carl Solvie, Allyson Brekke, Carson Taylor Call to Order – Andrew called the meeting to order at 4:32pm. Lighting and sidewalk, Phase II Kevin Jacobsen gave update. Now September 1 start date by Montana Lines with December 1 as deadline for lights-on. Currently working on photo cells to get existing lights burning during dark hours, not light hours as seems to be the case. Also working on SILD for Phase II section as well as necessary agreements with NorthWestern Energy. Easements, Phase II and beyond Tony Becken-Gaddo gave update on contact with property owners. Brian Cattin, Gallatin Valley Furniture, joined the conversation and to speak directly to the easement package currently offered. Brian spoke to current plans with Bechtle for façade, etc, improvements. Discussion. One estimate for new sign is $14,800. Allyson noted the removal of the sign is the true expense, and $20K could be the board’s dollar figure included in offer. Kevin Jacobsen spoke to drainage issues noted by Brian and ice/safety issue. Staff will continue working with Brian; item will be revisited at September board meeting. Brian asked if the district grants cover architectural services. Board and staff shared the Technical Assistance Grant information. David will work with Brian, etc, on this. Tony spoke to suggested easement package for Re-Compute. Discussion. Item will be revisited at September board meeting Meeting Minutes Carl motioned acceptance of meeting minutes from July 14. Susan seconded. All in favor. Resolution of Necessity Lanette Windemaker noted all seven sections studied have blight items required to move forward with this resolution (see Attachment A). Discussion. Andrew said this is killing two birds with one stone, updating programs and additions are fine, but he reiterated the original district will still be main focus of board. Carl said geographically makes sense and sees opportunity in all additional sections for redevelopment. More discussion. Lanette noted chapter they will add to plan will speak directly to weighting/ranking projects in order to reward existing businesses for any redevelopment projects. David pointed to good neighbor aspect of Whittier School section. Steve Johnson with our K12 system spoke to his concerns and support. Page 2 of 9 Susan made the motion to accept seven areas of blight denoted in presented Resolution of Necessity and to direct staff to move the resolution forward for City Commission’s August 24 agenda. Carl seconded the motion. All in favor. Forecasted progress dates are:  August 24 Commission meeting  October 1 NSURB meeting – accept renewal plan  October 20 Renewal plan to Planning Board  November 2 Commission meeting for first reading of ordinance as Midtown  November 16 Commission meeting for final reading and adoption Officer elections Susan made the motion to continue officers as-is, with bylaw amendment open and continued until September board meeting. Carl seconded the motion. All in favor. Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Pat Jacobs gave a report on the process to date. Asked board for feedback. Discussion. Broadband Fiber David noted very close to final design. Now looking at dividing the project into doable chunks. Should have solid information at September board meeting. Adjournment Andrew adjourned the meeting at 5:55pm. Page 3 of 9 Attachment A Page 4 of 9 Page 5 of 9 Page 6 of 9 Page 7 of 9 Page 8 of 9 Page 9 of 9