I8. URA Board AppointmentCITY OF
KALISPELL
City Clerk's Office
(406) 758-7756 cityclerkgkalispell. com
P.O. Box 1997, 201 First Avenue East
Kalispell, Montana, 59903
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REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Urban Renewal Agency Board
MEETING DATE: May 17, 2021
BACKGROUND: The Urban Renewal Agency Board created by Resolution 5435, assists city
staff in reviewing and making recommendations to the Kalispell City Council regarding urban
renewal plans, projects, and funding.
The board shall be composed of five persons, serving four-year terms, who have applicable
experience in finance, business ownership, commercial development, and real estate marketing.
Members must reside or own real estate within the City of Kalispell.
The Urban Renewal Agency has one ongoing vacancy. One new qualifying applicant has been
received.
RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson offer a recommendation to appoint one applicant to
the Urban Renewal Agency Board with a term expiring April 30, 2024. Council can then follow
with a motion to accept the recommendation and confirm the appointment or offer an alternative.
ATTACHMENT: Application from Cara Ryan Lemire
SAVE TO YOUR COMPUTER PRIOR TO FILLING OUT
CITY OF KALISPELL
APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS, KALISPELL
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
BOARD, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Urban Renewal Agency Board 0
NAME: Cara Ryan Lemire
STREET ADDRESS: 343 1 st Ave West
CITY: Kalispell MT 59901
CONTACT PHONE #: 406-314-7205 E-MAIL: cara@lemireandcompany.cor
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(attach a separate sheet if necessary)
Current Occupation: Real Estate Development, Interior Design
Current Employer: Lemire & Company & R&R Home (Owner of both companies)
Organization(s) of which you are currently a board member:
Kalispell Business Improvement District Board
Kalispell ARC
Why are you interested in serving this board, committee, or commission:
I own 2 properties in downtown Kalispell. I am a commercial real estate developer and
am interested in participating in the thoughful growth that is happening in downtown
Kalispell. We have recently purchased the old Cardinal Building site and I am excited to
see the new projects in downtown and understand the need for thoughtful growth and
renewal.
Detail any education, knowledge, or experience you have which would be beneficial to this board, committee
or commission:
I have a dual degree in Finance and Banking, my husband and I own a general
contracting firm and we have done many private residential development projects and
commercial projects. I am also currently serving on the KBID and we are actively working
on working with MWED, Kalispell Chamber and the City of Kalispell to support downtown
growth and renewal. Thank you for considering me for this position.
DATE: 4/ 16/2 021
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** Please return your completed application to the Kalispell City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell,
MT 59903. Applications may also be sent by email to cityclerk(a)kalispell.com, or submitted in
person at 201 1st Avenue East. Auto Email to City Clerk