MISSOULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

CONDENSED BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 12:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

ZOOM Webinar

Board Members Present:

• Melanie Brock, 
• Karl Englund, chair, 
• Tasha Jones, 
• Nancy Moe, 
• and Ruth Reineking

---

1.

Call to Order

2.

Introductions

3.

Approval of Minutes

3.1

March 17, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

• Moved by: Ruth Reineking
  Seconded By Tasha Jones

  I move to approve the March 17, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as submitted.

  Vote result: Approved

4.

Public Comments and Announcements

5.

Action Items

5.1

318-322 Levasseur Street (Front Street URD) - Request to Proceed Without Prejudice (Gorski)

Bob Oaks

This is, of course, a much smaller project than the Bissinger Place development that was considered too far along in the process to discuss affordability requirements, but could MRA involvement now preface requirement that one of the 6 condominiums built be affordable to <120% AMI?

• Moved by: Nancy Moe
  Seconded By Ruth Reineking

  I move to approve a Proceed without Prejudice for demolition of unsafe property located at 322 Levasseur Street,” to support future development of six condominiums on the property and adjacent property, 318 Levasseur Street.

  In favor: (5)

  Karl Englund, Ruth Reineking, Nancy Moe, Tasha Jones, and Melanie Brock

  Vote result: Approved (5 to 0)
• Amendment:
  Moved by: Ruth Reineking
  Seconded By Nancy Moe

  Englund: With the condition that this approval does not commit the MRA to future approvals, funding or reimbursement.

  SO MOVED.  

  Vote result: Approved

5.2

Bateman Duplex - 1417 1/2 South 2nd Street West (URD II) - TIF Request (Marchesseault)

• Moved by: Tasha Jones
  Seconded By Melanie Brock

  I move the Board approve the request from John Bateman in an amount up to $10,680 for deconstruction/demolition at 1417-1/2 South 2nd St. West, pending final property purchase documents, with reimbursement for eligible costs upon receipt of proof of payment and lien waivers, and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Development Agreement.

  In favor: (5)

  Karl Englund, Ruth Reineking, Nancy Moe, Tasha Jones, and Melanie Brock

  Vote result: Approved (5 to 0)

5.3

Scott Street Property Development - Reimbursement Resolution (North Reserve-Scott Street URD) - Request for Approval (Buchanan)

• Moved by: Melanie Brock
  Seconded By Ruth Reineking

  Staff recommendation:  The MRA Board approve the Reimbursement Resolution and direct staff to refer it to City Council for consideration with a recommendation that the City Council approve the Resolution.

  I SO MOVE.

  Vote result: Approved

5.4

North Reserve-Scott Street URD - Boundary Modification - Request for Approval (Gorski)

• Moved by: Nancy Moe
  Seconded By Ruth Reineking

  I move the MRA Board approve the recommendation to the City Council to adopt: “Resolution of Intention to Amend the North Reserve–Scott Street Urban Renewal Plan to Include Additional Property in the District; and Calling for a Public Hearing” in support of inclusion of real property identified and owned by Diversified Plastics, Inc.

  Vote result: Approved

5.5

URD III Southern Sidewalk Project - Request to Award Construction Contract (Gass)

• Moved by: Tasha Jones
  Seconded By Melanie Brock

  I move to approve awarding the construction contract for the URD III Southern Sidewalk Project to Shadow Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $298,572.50, authorize the MRA Board Chair to sign the construction contract, and authorize Staff to sign the contract documents to award the contract and proceed to construction of these public improvements.

  Vote result: Approved

6.

Non-Action Items

6.1

Riverfront Triangle Development - Update

6.2

Mountain Line Facility - Concept Presentation

6.3

Communication Plan Implementation - Update

6.3.1

Engage Missoula Survey

6.3.2

MRA Communication Specialist Hiring Process

7.

Staff Reports

7.1

Director's Report

7.2

FY22 Budget Reports

7.3

FY22 Staff Activities Reports (11/20/21-4/9/22)

8.

Committee Reports

9.

Other Items

10.

Adjournment

1:58 PM