Urban Renewal Agency Board

Anaconda Urban Renewal Agency MEETING MINUTES 12pm /Wednesday/Sept 28, 2016 Community Service Center 118 E 7th St 3rd Floor conf. room I. Call to Order by Chairman Adam Vauthier also present were Kristy McKay, Jamie Roessler. Dawn Dee was excused. Also in attendance was Jim Davison II. Approval of Minutes from the previous meeting August 24, 2016 motion by Roessler second by McKay to accept the minutes of the Aug 24, 2016 meeting as presented. Motion passed III. Reports or Presentations: Update on Certified Values and funding available Jim Davison reported that the entire project budget was $80,100. $36,100 has been committed leaving $44,000 to be allocated IV. Unfinished Business (*allow public comment after each item) No member of the public were present other than Jim Davison. The board discussed that the 24th was the deadline but because that was a Saturday they would allow application that came in on Monday Sept 26th. Motion by Kristy McKay second by Jamie Roessler to allow Sept 26th applications. Motion passed The board took time to review each application and individual rank the projects based on the established criteria. After members individually ranked combined scores and comments were made. Action was then taken on applications 1) Park Avenue Flooring and Montana Grace: did not submit a full application and no action was taken 2) Coffee Corral: Roessler motioned second by McKAY TO APPROVE COFFEE CORRAL UP TO $7550 TO REPAIR THEIR FOUNDATION, $6795 FOR NEW WINDOWS AND $1500 TO REPAINT THEIR EXTERIOR WALL. MOTION PASSED 3) Lucky Lady: McKay motioned second by Roessler to approve up to $1838 to repair the façade. Motion passed. It was recommended that we talk to the owners and suggest they not replace the sign and perhaps just stucco instead of replace the rock 4) Locker Room did not submit a full application 5) Davidson Block did not submit a full application 6) Thrifty Drug: motion by Roessler second by McKay that up to $4142 be granted to help install new lights and signage. Motion passed 7) O’Bella did not submit an application on time. (Portions arrived this morning and much of the paint work has been completed and thus in eligible. The board did not want to entertain a motion by encouraged the owners to submit for something that would follow the criteria and procedures. 8) Fusion submitted the full application after they were under construction. They also requested non eligible items. In keeping with the adopted standards no action was taken. The applicant was encouraged to apply for items that have yet to be done and are eligible 9) Copper Holding motion by McKay second by Roessler to approve up to $8250 to rebuild the entryway. Motion passed 1  10) Copper Crown no full application was submitted. V. New Business A. Review of Pre Application 1. Upper thread Roessler moved second by McKay to accept their pre-application 2. Heavens Scent after more check is outside the district and is not eligible for assistance. 3. Copper Village motion by Roessler second by McKay to accept the pre-application. It was noted they may want to wait a bit to apply for full funding as they are just starting their campaign to replace windows and the project must be completed in 12 months. B. Review and possible Full Applications received without Invitation 1. Upper thread has not and may not submit a full application as they have completed their project. 2. Donovan’s have completed their project and motion by Kristy McKay second by Jamie Roessler to not fund passed. Strommens were encouraged to apply for something that has not yet been completed. 3. Midway Bar Roessler motioned second by McKay to accept the pre application and that up to $2550 to fund a new furnace. Motion passed. Mr. Ivankovich will be reminded that there is match required and that he has 1 year to install the new furnace. 4. Heaven Scent/Krumm is in eligible for funding VI. Miscellaneous/Announcements the next application deadline is Oct 28 4pm. Those that did not submit are encouraged to submit an application. The board will also begin to review their process now that a full round has been completed a review of [policy and procedure may be in order VII. Public Comment –there was not public to comment VIII. Next Meeting Date will be called after Oct 27 to review any pre-applications and applications may be submitted IX. Adjournment 2