Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Commission

AGENDA Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 4:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Commission will be held in the Executive Conference Room, 800 Municipal Dr., Farmington, NM 1. Meeting Called To Order 2. Approval of the October 26, 2021 Meeting Minutes 3. MRA Discussion Regarding Animas/Health Care Hub District Scope of Work - (John McNeill) 4. Discussion and recommendation to Council regarding real property in MRA - (Warren Unsicker) 5. Discussion and approval to move December meeting to December 14th 6. MainStreet Advisory Board Business Upcoming Events: a. Small Business Saturday – Nov. 27th b. Holiday Art Walk – Nov. 27th c. Festival of Trees – Dec. 2nd d. Christmas Parade – Dec. 2nd – 12th 7. City Staff Updates – (Warren Unsicker) a. Totah Theater Update 8. Business From: a. Floor b. Chair c. Members i. Animas District Winter Trout Fishing Update (Beth McNally) d. Staff 9. Next Meeting – December 14, 2021 10. Adjournment Virtual particiapation is avaliable via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83775645147 or by dialing 253-215-8782. Meeting ID: 837 7564 5147 Passcode: 870766 ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you plan to attend the virtual meeting and will need an auxiliary aid or service, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 599-1101 prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.  MINUTES Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners – October 26, 2021 Held in the Executive Conference Room at 800 Municipal Dr., Farmington NM Members Present: John McNeill, D.D.S. – Chair Jill Tanis – Vice Chair Doug Dykeman – Commissioner Elizabeth McNally - Commissioner Members Absent: None Staff Present: Julie Baird Beth Escobar Karen Lupton Shaña Reeves Elizabeth Sandoval Warren Unsicker Others Present: David Fosdeck 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair McNeill. A roll call was taken showing Chair McNeill, Vice Chair Tanis and Commissioner Dykeman and Commissioner McNally in attendance. There being a quorum the following proceedings were duly had and taken. 2. Approval of the September 21, 2021 Minutes A motion was made by Vice Chair Tanis and seconded by Commissioner McNally to approve the minutes of September 21, 2021, and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously 4-0. 3. MRA Discussion Regarding Animas District Development – Beth Escobar Planning Manager Escobar presented the following:  Animas District Development Plan Components of a Development Plan  Identify current land use  Identify potential for rezoning or overlay district  Adopt basic design themes  Highlight opportunities  Identify obstacles  Create an overall vision for the area Land Use vs. Zoning  Several properties are legal, non-conforming  Residential uses  Industrial Zoning  Pockets of Mixed Use Zoning  Multifamily and Office Professional on the west end by the hospital Design Themes  Wayfinding signage  Property maintenance  Revitalization possibilities  Landscaping and pocket garden possibilities Discussion Chair McNeill asked if the vacant building ordinance was a part of the plan. Planning Manager Escobar stated that it is a part. Chair McNeill asked if the ordinance will be available for comments. Planning Manager Escobar stated that the ordinance is being worked on by Building Inspection and Legal and she would see if comments are an option. Vice Chair Tanis asked Planning Manager Escobar if she could email the Board the PowerPoint presentation. 4. Discussion of Scope of Work for Animas Area Planning Project – John McNeill Discussion Chair McNeill stated that in the present 2019 plan, there are four districts included in the MRA, the Civic Center area, the Main Street area, the Animas area and the Hospital Hub. Chair McNeill stated that he would suggest that the Animas District Development plan include the Hospital Hub and he believes they are a major stakeholder in planning. Chair McNeill asked when speaking of the development plan, is this a plan that developers can look at. Planning Manager Escobar stated that the MRA plan already serves that purpose. Planning Manager Escobar stated that developers do look to the MRA plan when looking into potential properties within the district. Planning Manager Escobar stated that the Animas District Development Plan is more of a lower level detail with criteria to look at in the planning process.  Chair McNeill stated that he would like to put as much detail into this plan as possible so a developer could identify their objectives and then start the building permit process. Commissioner McNally stated that she hopes there is a way to pull in technical assistance from land revitalization from the EPA, so the EPA can help with outreach and visioning. Planning Manager Escobar stated that there are some good and bad points on receiving Brownfields funds; everything does become part of public record which could cause developers to hesitate in investing in the area by branding the area as an area that will cost more to develop. Warren Unsicker, Economic Development Director, stated that when there is information that some areas have significant problems it can make investors leery of the area. Mr. Unsicker stated that the MRA plan does give a great guide for developers, as well as the DRC meeting where staff guides developers. Commissioner McNally stated that she understands and does believe that some land revitalization efforts are separate from Brownfields and are focused on revitalization. Commissioner McNally stated that she has been attend webinars and believes that it would be worthwhile to see if it would fit with the development plan. Chair McNeill asked Planning Manager Escobar if that would be part of what the planners would do, to contact multiple federal agencies for funding. Planning Manager Escobar stated yes. Planning Manager Escobar also stated that the infrastructure costs are at the responsibility of the developer. Chair McNeill asked if opportunity can be provided if work is being done, for example Downtown where businesses had the opportunity to tie into the waterline, having connections for developers to tie into at their doorstep. Planning Manager Escobar stated that could be added under opportunities. Commissioner McNally stated that a subprogram of the revitalization efforts is providing assistance with district utilities. Vice Chair Tanis stated that land use is currently not compliant with zoning and asked if land or building would be evaluated to see if they could be repurposed or used more appropriately and how that would be handled. Planning Manager Escobar stated that those questions could not be answered at this time until there is more information and direction from Council. Commissioner McNally asked when stakeholder input would be conducted. Planning Manager Escobar stated that Council approval is needed before any community outreach is conducted. 5. Approval and Direction to Staff to place Animas Area Development Plan Project before City Council for Consideration of Approval to Proceed and Fund – Julie Baird  Discussion Julie Baird, Assistant City Manager, stated a list should be put together by the Board and if the Board is in consensus, direction can be given to add the Animas Area and Hospital Hub Development Plan presentation, presented by Chair McNeill, on the Council agenda to request funding for said plan. Chair McNeill asked Ms. Baird how the Board would come up with an estimate of the cost of the plan. Ms. Baird stated that in discussions with Planning Manager Escobar it was estimated that the plan may cost $100,000, but with any plan an estimate is given, a scope of work is created, a true estimate is generated and an update is then presented to Council. Chair McNeill asked Ms. Baird if she had any other comments that she would include. Ms. Baird stated that she believes that there would need to be clarification on the difference between the MRA plan, the Comp plan and this plan and how it is different and include how there will be payback on the investment. Chair McNeill stated that an example could be that with the newly renovated Downtown, the Animas area and the Hospital hub would be a place where residents and businesses would help support the Downtown investment and developers would be more interested in looking at this area. Mr. Unsicker stated that in the Animas district we would still be dealing with private property owners who have the right to do as they please with their property. Mr. Unsicker stated that there really isn’t a guarantee for developers, only a guarantee that developers would have to invest in the standards that have been created. Commissioner McNally asked what the timeline is for presenting the plan to Council. Ms. Baird stated that would be up to the Board, deadlines for the agenda are Thursdays at noon before the Council meeting, stating that next possibility would be the evening meeting on November 9, 2021; other possibilities are the work session on November 16, 2021 or the evening meeting on December 14, 2021. Commissioner McNally asked Chair McNeill what his thoughts were on presenting to Council. Chair McNeill stated that he believes that the December 14, 2021 meeting would provide adequate time to create a presentation. Motion A motion was made by Commissioner McNally to direct staff to place the Animas Area District and Hospital Hub Development Plan presentation, permission to proceed and fund the plan, on the December 14, 2021 Council agenda; the motion seconded by Vice Chair Tanis, and was carried unanimously 4-0. 6. MainStreet Advisory Board Business a. Approval of Service Requests for New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) – Warren Unsicker and Julie Baird Discussion Ms. Baird stated that any point where MainStreet Advisory business is being discussed should be highlighted on the agenda for reporting purposes. Ms. Baird stated that she wanted to touch on service requests. Commissioner McNally asked what a service request is. Mr. Unsicker stated that NMMS has a department of consultants they contract with that help with different aspects on development of downtown areas that can be called on for a service request. NMMS will then allocate their time to a certain number of projects per year. Ms. Baird stated that service requests have been entered in the past; there is a limit to eight service requests, service requests are a mechanism for the Economic Development Department to document their relevance and work across the state. Commissioner McNally asked if that limit was eight per year. Ms. Baird stated that it is eight per year. Ms. Baird stated that there is a request to enter two service requests. The first request would be for design help with Totah Theater in regards to renovations to the front doors, lobby area and concession area. Ms. Baird stated at this time there is funding from Council for reupholstering of seating and the restrooms at the Totah Theater. The second request would be in regards to the roundabout art and putting together the plan. Chair McNeill asked in regards to reupholstering the seats, would it be the seats that are currently there or expanding the seating area and removing the tables. Ms. Baird stated that the plan is to have a contractor come, remove all the seats, ship them to be restored and shipped back to be reinstalled. Ms. Baird stated that there has not been any direction to remove the tables, but possibly adding to the tables. Motion A motion was made Commissioner Dykeman to support the request to enter in a service request for design help with Totah Theater in regards to renovations for the seating, restrooms, front doors, lobby area and concession area; the motion seconded by Commissioner McNally, and was carried unanimously 4-0. Discussion Ms. Baird stated that the second request is to support the development of our Art in Downtown program for our Art and Culture Committee; looking at best practices of other communities, the possibility of art installation, temporary versus permanent art, and assistance with setting up what we would like to see in our community. Vice Chair Tanis asked Ms. Baird if she wants to enter the service request for someone to come in to help the Arts and Cultural District with a plan and ideas of direction to take on what is going to be placed Downtown. Ms. Baird stated that is correct, looking at other communities and finding best practices.  Motion A motion was made by Chair McNeill to support the request to enter in a service request to provide input and assistance in developing a downtown art display plan; the motion seconded by Vice Chair Tanis, and was carried unanimously 4-0. b. Discussion/Approval of Updated MainStreet Work Plan – Warren Unsicker Mr. Unsicker presented the following Updated MainStreet Work Plan: ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON: A MainStreet Project October 2021 Economic Transformation Strategies During the last couple of years, the National Main Street Center has developed a “Refresh” of the Main Street framework to ensure that it remains the most effective approach to historic commercial districts and their revitalization. New Mexico MainStreet has partnered with the national program to design a new way to organize our work, aiming for sustainable increases in our state network’s economic development results. The primary method is through the development and use of Economic Transformation Strategies (ETS) – plans of action to achieve specific economic results that transform the community to a desired state. Each local program in the New Mexico MainStreet network will adopt two to five strategies that: • Provide a clear sense of priorities and direction for the revitalization efforts • Are implemented through all Four Points • Bring about substantive transformation • Reflect the broader community’s vision, needs, and wants • Are based on and understanding of the district’s economic performance and opportunities Key Sources for Downtown Farmington: A MainStreet Project’s (DF) Economic Transformation Strategies The Downtown Farmington: A MainStreet Project’s Economic Transformation Strategies draws from several key sources: • Work plan, Downtown Farmington, 2015-2019 • Blue Zones Complete Streets Conceptual Plan of May 2015 • Farmington Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan Update as of Feb. 2019 • City of Farmington Comprehensive Plan 2040 Background: Our strategies are derivatives of multiple plans created for our downtown and more specifically, for our Main Street. The studies date back many years and all of them have included acknowledgement of the historic nature of our downtown, as well as, the need to create an atmosphere on our Main Street which will return it to the welcoming and gathering place for our citizens – which was its historic personality, essentially bringing back the HEART to Historic Downtown Farmington. The historic nature of our downtown has been established by its designation as a New Mexico State Historical District. Strategy #1: Continuation of Creative Placemaking projects Outcomes within the Historic Downtown Corridor. 1. Finish the Summary: After the Downtown Revitalization Main Street Downtown Complete Streets Project we will work on a plan for connecting Farmington Historic Downtown Farmington to the Animas River Trail system Revitalization and the Animas District south of main which is a priority location Complete Streets for the MRA Commission for redevelopment. Likewise, we will Project on Main Street continue to work on taking vacant spaces and creating vibrant new businesses. Additionally, we’ll encourage the use of the 2. Create new unique newly renovated sidewalks and ROW for commerce. holiday décor for the downtown 4-Point Actions: 3. Reopen Totah Economic Vitality Theater with new seats, sound, and 1. Utilize the 2040 City Comp Plan as a way to help projection system, encourage future development that could make connectivity bathrooms. to the Animas River easier. 4. Add 5+ new 2. Apply for grants to help pay for the creation of the new businesses to the spaces. downtown corridor 3. Increase interconnectivity to already vibrant citywide river 5. Visitation to the trails system. downtown corridor 4. Identify possible locations to be used as new third places. will increase. Promotion 6. Increase visitor overnight stays in 1. Propose public/private placemaking projects to property Farmington by 5 owners within the MainStreet and ACD districts. nights a year. 2. Increase online presence with new staff. Design 1. Evaluate the scope and feel of a river trail connection from main. 2. Create custom Christmas décor to make the space a unique attraction. Organization 1. Grow volunteer groups to work on smaller placemaking projects. 2. Work with Arts Council to create public art in our round-a- bouts and planters. Strategy #2: Encourage and incentivize economic reuse of Outcomes vacant buildings/lots. 1. Reuse of newly Summary: This strategy addresses the economic sustainability remediated blight of our downtown area by inventorying our buildings, their present areas, including use, their appropriate future use, and their occupancy rate and the Anasazi Inn then marketing those buildings to prospective and the Copper developers/entrepreneurs for creative reuse. The goal of the Penny. program is to utilize that information for recruiting or relocating 2. 5+ new businesses. This effort should increase the economic vitality of businesses open. the downtown corridor by encouraging private entities to become 3. Tax credit, loans, a part of the vision for downtown being established by the and possible Complete Streets project. incentives through CTED. 4-Point Actions: Economic Vitality 1. Meet with property owners to survey and assess their buildings attributes. 2. Provide information on vacant spaces to area realtors, developers, and entrepreneurs. 3. Assist existing and prospective owners with market analysis, historic preservation tax credits, incentives, and other financing options. Promotion 1. Provide completed building analysis to local realtors so they can assist with marketing and business placement. 2. Completion and distribution of developer packets. Design 1. Seek assistance from NMMS to help building owners plan a renovation 2. Utilize NM SHPO to assist all owners, especially owners of contributing buildings, to improve their buildings design and use. 3. Work with, and assist owners to complete the design and permitting process if remodel is needed. Organization 1. Implementation and marketing of MRA incentives package and CTED funds. 2. Create better application process for incentives. 3. Implement new programs as funding allows. Our Suggested Capacity building strategy: Increase partnerships with private non-profits and other entities that wish to use the Downtown as a venue for keynote events using our newly revitalized main street with speakers, Wi-Fi, and power receptacles for vendors. Maximize volunteer participation on committees, such as the ACD Team, the Art Walk Committee, design project volunteers, etc. in support of Downtown Farmington, the Arts and Cultural District, and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. Improve communication with other divisions of the City, such as Economic Development, ORII, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department, Community Works and other departments within the City including upper management.  2020-2021 Annual Work Plan Downtown Farmington (Last review October 2021) Vision Statement The vision of the Downtown Farmington is to promote commerce, culture, and community in the Historic Downtown Farmington corridor. Mission Statement Making downtown the heart of our community, again. Role and Purpose Downtown Farmington will focus on aggressively exploring, promoting, and implementing key components from the New Mexico MainStreet Four-Point Approach, utilizing Economic Transformation Strategies, and working within the National Main Street America ten standards of performance. Strategic Direction In 2020-2021, Downtown Farmington adopted the following strategies for advancing its mission and economic transformation strategies. 1. Support the development of improved major infrastructure in the downtown, including: water lines, storm water drainage, sidewalk, underground electrical upgrades and a community Wi-Fi project. 2. Expand and enhance communication with the downtown merchants and property owners. 3. Continue to advocate for policy and activity that supports downtown. 4. Continue to foster economic development and positive physical changes in downtown through the Main Street Complete Streets project, connection of downtown to the river trail system, and smaller placemaking projects. 5. Continue to promote events and activities that attract visitors and community members to the downtown area. Accomplishments: - Complete Streets renovations completed (pending landscaping and Wi-Fi) - Over 14 new businesses attracted in last 18 months - Attraction of several new downtown events - Sale of 119 W Main Street to local business - Demolition of blighted hotel - Initial renovations completed on Totah Theater 2021-2022 Project Implementation Plans Through community collaboration and organized efforts by staff, Downtown Farmington plans to implement the following to address each of the four–points: ORGANIZATION DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON STRATEGIES: #2. Expand and enhance communication with the downtown merchants and property owners. #3. Continue to advocate for policy and activity that supports downtown. #4. Continue to foster economic development and positive physical changes in downtown through the Main Street Complete Streets project, connection of downtown to the river trail system, and smaller placemaking projects. Actions Responsibility Deadline Cost Revenue Volunteer Assets to Apply Needs • Continue Warren Unsicker, Ongoing 0 0 2 • New Mexico soliciting funding Karen Lupton, Resiliency Alliance opportunities for MRA Rep(s) • NMEDD projects. • CTED • USDA • EPA • Other charitable funders • Marketing of Karen Lupton, Ongoing 0 0 0 • Local Realtors & MRA incentives Warren Unsicker, Developers package and Chamber of • SJC Enterprise utilization of Commerce, Four Center Community Corners Economic • City Community Transformation Development, Works Dept. and Economic SJC Enterprise • City Building Diversification Inspection Center, Planning funds for Department of the • Four Corners transformative Economic projects. City, City Manager Development (4CED) • Farmington Chamber of Commerce • City Clerk • Work with Warren Unsicker, Ongoing 0 0 2 • Existing contract Community MRA Commission, between FCVB Works and the Community • MRA Incentives State and Local Works, FCVB, • CTED Funds Economic Arts Council • Farmington Development Chamber of Department to Commerce identify and • Local Realtors recruit • Arts Council businesses • 4CED meeting the criteria of the Arts and Cultural District designation. • Grow volunteer Karen Lupton, Ongoing 0 0 10-15 • Mayor’s Volunteer teams to work Warren Unsicker, Council on smaller Volunteer • Volunteer placemaking Coordinator Coordinator projects. • Arts Council DESIGN DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON STRATEGIES: #1. Support the development of improved major infrastructure in the downtown, including: water lines, storm water drainage, sidewalk, underground electrical upgrades and a community Wi-Fi project. #4. Continue to foster economic development and positive physical changes in downtown through the Main Street Complete Streets project, connection of downtown to the river trail system, and smaller placemaking projects. Actions Responsibilit Deadline Cost Revenue Volunteer Assets to Apply y Needs • Create new Warren Christma $200- 0 0 • Main Street Staff downtown Unsicker, s 2022 600k • Civic Center Staff Christmas Karen Lupton, • PRCA Staff Décor in the Julie Baird, downtown Randy West corridor to match the new streetscape. • Create new arts Warren Ongoing 0 0 10-15 • NWNM Arts Council initiative to Unsicker, • Local artists encourage and Julie Baird place public art NWNM Arts in our round-a- Council, Local bouts and Artists planters. • Bringing the Warren June ~$500k TBD 0 • NMMS Capital Totah Theater Unsicker, 2022 Outlay back to life by General • CTED Funds adding/upgradin Services, g key PRCA, Julie infrastructure Baird, Civic inside, including Center seats, ceiling, bathrooms, audio/visual equipment, etc. • Finalize Warren June $20,000 0 0 • PRCA Staff Complete Unsicker, 2022 • City Purchasing Streets items PRCA Staff, • Main Street Staff (landscaping, Private Wi-Fi). Partners • Utilize Warren Ongoing 0 • NMSHPO NMSHPO to Unsicker, • NMMS assist all Community • Community Works owners, Works, Bart • Farmington Museum especially Wilsey - owners of Farmington contributing Museum buildings, to Director improve their building’s design and use. • Work with and Warren Ongoing 0 • DRC Committee assist potential Unsicker, • Building Inspection and/or current Community • Fire Marshall business Works, • Existing Building owners to Building UDC complete the Inspection, • MRA Incentives design and Fire Marshall, • NMMS Service  permitting DRC Requests process if Committee remodel is needed. • Encourage Warren Ongoing 0 0 • Building Inspection business Unsicker, • Fire Marshall owners to Community • Existing Building develop and Works, UDC utilize Building • MRA Incentives sidewalks, Inspection, • NMRA & Other parklets, etc. to Fire Marshall Grants attract cliental through outdoor commerce permits and assistance. ECONOMIC VITALITY DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON STRATEGIES: #1. Support the development of improved major infrastructure in the downtown, including: water lines, storm water drainage, sidewalk, underground electrical upgrades and a community Wi-Fi project. #2. Expand and enhance communication with the downtown merchants and property owners. #3. Continue to advocate for policy and activity that supports downtown. #4. Continue to foster economic development and positive physical changes in downtown through the Main Street Complete Streets project, connection of downtown to the river trail system, and smaller placemaking projects. Actions Responsibility Deadline Cost Revenue Volunteer Assets to Apply Needs • Continue to Warren Unsicker, 2022 0 0 1 • Lobbyist push for more Karen Lupton, Session • NMIDEA accessible Lobbyist • Economic liquor Development licensing to allow for entrepreneur s to open liquor establishment s. • Continue Warren Unsicker, Ongoing 2 • Staff meeting with Karen Lupton, • Volunteers property Volunteers • ACD owners to • Downtown Diva survey and Program assess their building attributes, recording that information. • Continue to Warren Unsicker, • NMEDD assist owners Karen Lupton • NM FundIt with MRA • NMSHPO Incentives, • CTED market analysis, historic  preservation tax credits, and other financing options. • Promote Warren Unsicker, Ongoing • City Procurement vacant Karen Lupton, Code spaces in MRA Commission • CTED downtown to • City Leadership encourage new businesses to locate in the area. PROMOTIONS DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON STRATEGIES: #1. Support the development of improved major infrastructure in the downtown, including transportation, housing, parking, and downtown plaza(s). #2. Expand and enhance communication with the downtown merchants and property owners. #5. Continue to promote events and activities that attract visitors and community members to the downtown area. Actions Responsibility Deadline Cost Reve- Voluntee Assets to Apply nue r Needs • Update and Warren Ongoing $0 $0 0 • Local Realtors maintain vacant Unsicker, Karen • MainStreet building analysis Lupton, Local Program for local realtors Realtors Website and so they can assist Social Media with marketing • Economic and business Development placement. Dept. • Creation, Warren Ongoing 2.$1,000 0 15-20 • FCVB reimagining or Unsicker, Karen • Farmington expansion of Lupton, 3.$1,000 PRCA events in Downtown • NNM Street Downtown 4.TBD Restaurant Rodders Farmington: 1. Owners, 5.$1,200 • Cliffhangers Encourage non- Maker’s Market 4x4 club profits to host Vendors, 8.$500 • Maker’s events downtown, Market 2. Expansion of Farmington Cliffhanger’s Vendors Downtown • Social Media Maker’s Market, 3. Club, Film Four • Farmington Expansion of Four Corners Police Corners 4x4 • Farmington Week. 4. Creation Streets of Events utilizing Department the newly • Downtown revitalized Totah Businesses Theater 5. Revive • Karen TGIF concert Ellsbury/Pat series 6. Four Hazen Corners Film Festival 7. Festival • Flo Trujillo of Trees in • Randy West  downtown • Devin Neely businesses 8. • Presbyterian Cultivate new Medical Southwest Apple Services Fest to be a (PMS) regional draw. Discussion Chair McNeill asked if the plan had been accepted by the State. Mr. Unsicker stated that it has not been accepted by the State yet, that the plan must be accepted by the MRA Board before it is sent to the State. Motion A motion was made by Chair McNeill to accept the Updated MainStreet Work Plan as presented by Mr. Unsicker; the motion seconded by Vice Chair Tanis, and was carried unanimously 4-0. 7. City Staff Updates – Warren Unsicker Mr. Unsicker introduced Karen Lupton as the Economic Development Specialist – Grants and Downtown/MainStreet Coordinator. Ms. Baird stated that Ms. Lupton’s position is a key position with varied hours on different projects and grants, her focus will be mainly on processing a broad variety of grants across the City. Vice Chair Tanis asked where Ms. Lupton’s office will be. Ms. Baird stated that Ms. Lupton’s office will be located at the PRCA Administration office for now. 8. Business From Floor – There was no business from the Floor. Chair – Chair McNeill stated that there is a trash receptacle at 111 N. Locke Ave. that is in the public right-of-way that needs to be moved. Chair McNeill stated that he did speak with Code Compliance and Waste Management for assistance in moving the receptacle but was informed that it was not a Code Compliance issue. Ms. Baird stated that she would have someone take a look at this location. Members – Commissioner McNally stated that she did attend the Public Utility Commission meeting as a citizen and wanted to learn what the Commission was about and how they fit in with the MRA District. Commissioner McNally stated that she did pass along an email from Denise Williams with EPA regarding the Recreation Economy grant. Commissioner McNally stated that she did not know a lot about the grant but sent it forward as a courtesy for review. Commissioner McNally stated that she is also in talks with Mark Wethington with NM Game and Fish regarding the possibility of stocking the river adjacent to the MRA District and possible access points for fishing; possibly providing an opportunity for the senior living facility to take part in fishing in that area.  Vice Chair Tanis stated that she did attend the NM MainStreet reception and the event was very nice, the location was great, the attendees were impressed with the event and what is going on in the Downtown area. Vice Chair Tanis stated that some other NM cities were getting ready to start some projects that the City has done and did mention the collaboration the City had with other local entities in the project process. Commissioner McNally asked if the City was aware of the old boarded up dry cleaners on Locke St. and the status of the property. Mr. Unsicker stated that he did not know the status of the property and was not aware of any complaints in regards to that property. Staff – Planning Manager Escobar stated that agenda items will be reviewed to get agenda packets together in an orderly fashion. Planning Manager Escobar also stated that she would send the Commission some mock ups of the name tags that were requested. 9. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Dykeman and seconded by Chair McNeill to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 5:18 p.m. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ John McNeill Elizabeth Sandoval Chair Administrative Assistant