Urban Renewal Agency Board

November 22nd, 2022, 12 PM Anaconda Deer Lodge County URA TIF Board Community Service Center 1st Floor Conf. Room I. Call to Order and Roll Call A. Board Members: Dawn Dee, Carl Hamming, Rose Nyman, & Jim Davison B. Others: Jodi & Dave McCarthy, Brianna Bernadino, & Kayla Littlefield C. On the Phone: Marcy Bowen, Kaylin Kleeman, Vanessa Romero & Steph Hekkel D. Excused: Kristy McKay E. Staff: Adam Vauthier & Teah Fuller II. Approval of Minutes from September 13th, 2022, Meeting A. Carl Hamming noted the first floor Conference room, B. Rose Nyman Page 1 item b last sentence. Should have 4 votes for not 3. C. Page 2 BW Blacksmith Façade, “Training rather than meeting” D. Tanzi and Rose Wellness Business license E. HE instead of she F. BW Blacksmith did not meet minimum scoring G. Jim calls for a motion, Dawn Dee moves to accept and Rose Seconds. IT passes III. Unfinished Business IV. New Business A. Open Project Reviews / Financials i. Adam Vauthier states that grant deadline letters will be sent out for those due in December. He explains that some projects haven’t made it to the ledger yet but have been turned in for November deadline and are still appearing on the obligations sheet. ii. Adam Vauthier explains what the new funding will look like moving forward. He also explains what is currently allocated and what is yet to be allocated. Rose Nyman asks whether we use all the Administration costs. Adam points out that we do not. James Davison points out that the admin is coming in around 3.5%. B. Review of Grant Applications from October 31st, 2022 i. 300 East Commercial – Copper Holdings – Infrastructure 1. Dave McCarthy explains his project to the board. The buildings on this property are contributing to the Commercial District. They are looking to update the buildings and to get renters into the space. They are looking to replace gas lines to the building. Dave stated that they have been updating windows and other façade updates. 2. Rose Nyman asked the applicant if they have received other funding for this location before. Dave states they have not. ii. 310 East Commercial – Copper Holdings – Infrastructure & 310 East Commercial – Copper Holdings - Structural 1. Dave McCarthy explains what this building used to be in its prime. Dave explains that this structure is in very rough shape. The roof needs to be replaced. They plan to bring electricity to this building. 2. Carl hamming asks If the walls are structurally sound on 310. Dave McCarthy explains that most of the building is structurally sound, just not the roof. 3. Jim Davison states this does fall within the URA Plan. 1  iii. Club Moderne – Structural 1. Steph Hekkel explains her project. She is looking for an ADA Bathroom in a project to create a new rentable space next to the Club Moderne. Jim inquires on the total project costs. iv. Executive Plaza – Infrastructure 1. Marcy Bowen States her project is to repair sidewalk that is on the Cedar Street side of her project. v. Executive Plaza – Façade 1. Marcy Bowen States that she is updating her façade awnings. She wants them to fit more into the downtown. 2. Carl Hamming asks if she contacted any other contractors on this project. Marcy states she did contact other contractors, but only could get one bid. Carl Hamming also asks what the difference between bids is based on the large disparity in price. Marcy states that the bids are different in materials and way it could be down. Jim Davison asks if she is looking to make a decorative piece. She explains that this is something to fit better downtown. Rose asks Carl about code and if this will be up to code. Carl states it will. vi. Foundation Group – Façade 1. Vanessa Romero explains her project to the board. This project will cover the signage of the Bottle Shop. Carl Hamming asks how soon she is hoping to have the signs installed. Vanessa explains that she is hoping as soon as possible. Rose Nyman, states that she saw in the liquor license application that she cannot move forward until she has a sign up. Vanessa Romero explains that the vinyl temporary sign will cover this portion of her application. She has all her permits to operate. Jim Davison asks if all county requirements have been met. Carl states that the signs were approved. vii. Giddy Up – Façade 1. Kaylin Kleeman explains her project. She is looking to do some upgrades to the old gas station portion of Giddy Up Mercantile. Rose Nyman asks if Carl Hamming read the letter from Gayla. Carl reads the letter. The applicant explains that she does not plan to change the shape of the building but will be blending the buildings. The board discussed if the project fits into one of our goals of historic preservation and pointed out that either way it does need improvement. viii. RF Wave – Structural 1. Applicant was not in attendance. ix. Stageline – Technical Assistance & Structural 1. Brianna Bernadino explains her project. Stageline is moving into 803 E Park. They are looking to get help funding the Fire suppression system that needs to be installed. Kayla Littlefield explains what the current condition of the building. Brianna Bernadino explains that they are working to obtain their business license. Rose Nyman explains that it was recommended to the commission. Rose asks if they can separate design from the TA. Carl Hamming asks if the fire suppression is just for the kitchen or the whole location. Kayla points out that it is only for the Kitchen. The board discussed where fire suppression comes into the URA. C. Scoring i. 300 East Commercial – Copper Holdings – Infrastructure Scoring: 1. Jim:27 Rose:17 Carl:20 Dawn:20 Average:21 ii. 310 East Commercial – Copper Holdings – Infrastructure: 1. Scoring: Jim:27 Rose: 20 Carl: 18 Dawn:19 Average:21 2  iii. 310 East Commercial – Copper Holdings – Structural 1. Scoring: Jim: 24 Rose:20 Carl: 18 Dawn: 20 Average:20.5 iv. Club Moderne – Structural 1. Scoring: Jim:29 Rose:19 Carl:16 Dawn:23 Average:21.75 v. Executive Plaza – Infrastructure 1. Scoring: Jim:26 Rose:14 Carl:20 Dawn:17 Average:19.25 vi. Executive Plaza – Façade 1. Scoring: Jim:16 Rose:16 Carl: 13Dawn:17 Average:15.5 vii. Foundation Group – Façade 1. Scoring: Jim:28 Rose: 11 Carl: 15 Dawn:18 Average:18 viii. Giddy Up – Façade 1. Scoring: Jim:17 Rose: 8 Carl:11 Dawn: 15 Average:12.75 ix. RF Wave – Structural 1. Scoring: Jim:16 Rose:11 Carl: 13Dawn:14 Average:13.5 x. Stageline – Technical Assistance –Ineligible - 1. Scoring: Jim: Rose: Carl: Dawn: Average: xi. Stageline – Structural-Ineligible 1. Scoring: Jim: Rose: Carl: Dawn: Average: xii. Thrifty Drug – Structural 1. Scoring: Jim:28 Rose:15 Carl:16 Dawn:23 Average:20.5 D. Carl motions to fund 300 commercial infrastructure, 310 infrastructure, 310 commercial structural, Club Moderne Structural, Executive Plaza infrastructure facade, Foundation Group façade, RF Wave Structural, and Thrifty Drug structural, at the allowed amount per each application. Dawn Dee seconds and it passes unanimously. E. Scheduling of Grant Applications per HPO i. Carl Hamming explains that the HPO is struggling to get letters to applicants in time for the URA Meeting. Carl states that it may be easier if Gayla can get the applications with the board and have two weeks to review. The board is in agreeance to this. V. Miscellaneous/Announcements i. Adam Vauthier explains that the conversation earlier is a great Segway into what the TIF board could do. He explains that fire suppression is a big problem in the community and the URA could set some funding aside for these projects. ii. Rose mentioned that Thrifty drug, RF Wave and Dunne contribute to all events in the communities. VI. Public Comment – This is the time for members of the public to comment on items NOT appearing on this Agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction. 3 VII. Adjournment Adjournment: 2:28pm 4