MISSOULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

CONDENSED BOARD MEETING MINUTES

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Hal Fraser Conference Room (in person) or TEAMS (virtually)
Attend in person: Hal Fraser Conference Room, 140 W Pine, Missoula, MT
Board Members Present:
  • Jack Lawson, 
  • Karl Englund, 
  • Tasha Jones, 
  • Ruth Reineking, 
  • and Melanie Brock 
Staff Absent:
  • Maci MacPherson 

1.
Call to Order

  

2.
Introductions

  

3.
Approval of Minutes

  

3.1
December 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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  • Moved by:Ruth Reineking
    Seconded ByJack Lawson

    I move to approve the December 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

    In favor: (5)Karl Englund, Ruth Reineking, Tasha Jones, Melanie Brock, and Jack Lawson
    Vote result: Approved (5 to 0)

4.
Public Comments and Announcements

  

5.
Action Items

  

5.1
Scott Street/Ravara Redevelopment Project (North Reserve-Scott Street URD / Ward 1) - Updated TIF Request & Request to Approve MRA Director Project Specific Change Order Threshold (Gorski)

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  • Moved by:Jack Lawson
    Seconded ByRuth Reineking

    I move the MRA Board recommend that City Council approve a Bond Resolution to issue bonds for the Ravara infrastructure and workforce housing project, in an amount not to exceed $9,800,000. This includes issuance costs and a debt service reserve for the Board of Investments portion of the Series A bond.

     

    In favor: (5)Karl Englund, Ruth Reineking, Tasha Jones, Melanie Brock, and Jack Lawson
    Vote result: Approved (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:Melanie Brock
    Seconded ByJack Lawson

    I move the MRA Board recommend that the Board authorize the MRA Director and MRA Board Chair or Vice Chair to approve change orders for the project, if needed, to address unanticipated project expenses in amounts not to exceed $780,000 for earthwork and $948,898 for infrastructure construction.

    In favor: (5)Karl Englund, Ruth Reineking, Tasha Jones, Melanie Brock, and Jack Lawson
    Vote result: Approved (5 to 0)

5.2
Transform Brooks - Connect Midtown Planning Study (URD III / Wards 3, 4, 5) - Funding Request for Tour of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems in Peer Cities (Marchesseault)

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  • Moved by:Melanie Brock
    Seconded ByRuth Reineking

    I move the MRA Board approve its request for up to $25,000 in TIF funds to cover travel expenses for a small local delegation to tour BRT systems in peer communities to gather information and establish relationships that will be beneficial to the Transform Brooks – Connect Midtown planning study.

    In favor: (5)Karl Englund, Ruth Reineking, Tasha Jones, Melanie Brock, and Jack Lawson
    Vote result: Approved (5 to 0)

6.
Non-Action Items

  

7.
Staff Reports

  

8.
Committee Reports

  

9.
Other Items

  

10.
Adjournment

  
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