Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)
Regular MeetingFlorence, OR · February 28, 2018
Minutes
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Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting
Held at the Florence Events Center
1 75 Quince Street, Florence, Oregon
Final Action Minutes
February 28, 2018
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 5:28 p.m.
Directors Present: Chairperson Joshua Greene and Directors John Scott, Joe
Henry, Ron Preisler, Dave Braley, Ron Caputo, Patricia Riley,
Mike Webb and Bill Meyer.
Directors Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Erin Reynolds, Finance Director Andy Parks,
City Project Manager Megan Messmer and City Recorder /
Economic Development Coordinator Kelli Weese.
Guests Present: Public Art Committee representatives Harlen Springer and Jo
Beaudreau; Downtown Revitalization Team representative
Susy Lacer.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Start Time: 5:28 p.m.
Action: Approve agenda as presented, with the amendment to move
agenda item #5 to agenda item #4
Vote: Unanimous
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for members of the audience to bring to the Council's attention any item
not otherwise listed on the Agenda. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person,
with a maximum time of 15 minutes for all items. Speakers may not yield their time to others.
Start Time: 5:29 p.m.
Comments: None
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ACTION ITEM
3. ELECT CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR
Start Time: 5:29 p.m.
Nomination: Director Webb nominated Director Greene for the position of
Chairperson.
Second: Director Scott
Vote: Unanimous
Nomination: Director Henry nominated Director Scott for the position of
Vice-Chairperson.
Second: Director Greene
Vote: Unanimous
REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS & UPDATES
Moved from Agenda Item #5 to Agenda Item #4.
5. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (PAC) UPDATE
The Public Art Committee will provide an update on their activities
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Handout: Florence Oregon Art Passport
Discussion: The Agency discussed ...
• Overview of projects of the Public Art Committee
• Longevity of the Central Lincoln PUD Mural
• Florence Art Passport role m outreach and
communication
• Ability to find a grant writer and administrator for
public art and other projects
• Art installations for the ReVision Florence project
4. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TEAM (DRT) UPDATE
The Downtown Revitalization Team will provide an update on their activities
Start Time: 5:49 p.m.
Discussion: The Agency discussed ...
• Update on Deluxe Main Street program
• Flower Basket Updates
• Potential parklet opportunities
• Recent uptown committee meeting and coordination
with the downtown revitalization team
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6. FINANCIAL REPORT UPDATE
o Quarterly Financial Report
Start Time: 5:55 p.m.
Discussion: The Agency discussed ...
• FURA philosophy to leverage income received
• Clarification on the FURA general fund estimates given
spending timeline estimates
• Clarification on how FURA borrows money for projects
and its payback plan
• Amendment to debt service report to show the
maturity date to allow clarification on debt timelines
7. REVISION FLORENCE
Review status of ReVision Florence project.
Start Time: 6:09 p.m.
Discussion: The Agency discussed .. .
• Next steps with the coordination with Lane County
and right-of-way administration
• Coordination with the Oregon Department of
Transportation on multiple alternative options for
street furniture items
• Process for working with the construction contractors
on aesthetic aspects of the project
• Clarification on locations of the right-of-way easements
• Upcoming open houses and public outreach
• ReVision Florence project webpage
• Timeline for art location planning
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8. FURA OVERVIEW, PUBLIC MEETINGS & ETHICS LAWS TRAINING
Review the structure of agency, public meetings law and ethics training
Start Time: 6:32 p.m.
Handout: PowerPoint Presentation
Discussion: The Agency discussed ...
• The agency reviewed the presentation and laws related
to public meetings and ethics
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9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
o CIS Harassment Training Video
Start Time: 7:05 p.m.
Discussion: The Agency discussed ...
• Upcoming meeting calendar including potential
meeting start times
• CityCounty Insurance Services (CIS) Training Video
• Need for minutes from the prior meeting
Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
ATTEST: Joshua Greene, Chairperson
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