Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA)

This document is supplemented by agenda packet materials, meeting materials distributed and electronic audio I video recordings of the meeting and may be reviewed upon request to the City Recorder. Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Florence City Hall 250 Hwy 101 Final Action Minutes February 23, 2022 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Meeting called to order at 5:34 p.m. Directors Present: Chairperson Bill Meyer and Directors Mike Webb, Joe Henry, Woody Woodbury, Ron Caputo, Rob Ward, Dave Braley, Graham Ross, and Ken Henderson. Directors Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Erin Reynolds, Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer, and City Recorder Lindsey White. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Start Time: 5:35 p.m. Discussion: Approval of the February 23rd meeting agenda as presented. - Unanimous Consent- 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 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: 5:36 p.m. Comments: None PRESENTATIONS 3. QUINCE STREET DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION Quince Street Developer Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality Development will provide an overview of the progress related to the Quince Street development. Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2022 1 of3  Start Time: 5:37 p.m. Handout: Staff Presentation Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed ... • Concerns about material costs and interest rates for borrowing. • Inclusion of food trucks. • Change of design from overlooking river to city view. • Absence of exercise facility. • Sustainable or green hotel. • Encouraging longer stays than one or two nights. • Partnering with Florence Events Center for food service. Comments: Directors Webb, Ward, Ross, Braley, and Henderson ACTION ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency meeting minutes of September 22, 2021, November 17, 2021, and January 26, 2022. Start Time: 6:39 p.m. Handouts: September 22, 2021, November 17, 2021, and January 26, 2022 meeting minutes Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed approving the minutes for the September 22, 2021, November 17, 2021, and January 26, 2022 meetings, and there were no objections to immediate approval. Action: Consider approval of the meeting minutes of September 22, 2021, November 17, 2021, and January 26, 2022. Motion: Director Caputo Second: Director Wood bury Vote: Unanimous REPORTS & UPDATES 5. FURA GRANT PROGRAMS Staff will provide an update on the FURA Grant Programs. Start Time: 6:40 p.m. Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed ... • No discussion. Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2022 2of3 6. CITY MANAGER REPORT Start Time: 6:43 p.m. Discussion: The Florence Urban Renewal Agency discussed ... • Update on staff working on Quince Street project. • Update on grant projects. • Banners on Highway 101. • Sponsorship of flower baskets in Highway 101 . • Timeline completion of ODOT ADA project on Highway 101. • Return of in person meeting in April. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. // /7i,10r-- ATTEST: Mike Wefib, Vice-Chairperson Florence Urban Renewal Agency Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2022 3of3