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I1. Res. 6212, TIF Public ProjectsDevelopment Services Department 201 Is'Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/plannine REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director SUBJECT: KRD-24-02— Request for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Assistance for public infrastructure projects MEETING DATE: July 15, 2024 BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting Westside-Core Area and Downtown Tax Increment Financing Assistance for public road, sidewalk, water, sewer and storm water projects, which are all eligible projects per the adopted City of Kalispell Public Infrastructure Program and State Urban Renewal Law. The Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency (URA) held a meeting on June 19, 2024, to consider the requests. At the meeting staff recommended that the URA adopt staff report KRD-24-02 as findings of fact and recommended to the Kalispell City Council that the public road, sidewalk, water, sewer and storm water projects be approved as presented. URA discussion concluded that the funding of projects was appropriate and recommended them to the Council for approval. The projects include: • Westside-Core Area: o Meridian North Drainage Basin Quality Treatment Facility, $730,000 o Two -Mile Drive, $520,000. In addition to the Two -Mile Drive project outlined in the Staff report, the URA recommended to the Council that sidewalks be installed on the west side of Hawthorne Avenue between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive in an effort to take advantage of having a contractor already mobilized for the Two -Mile Drive project. There are currently limited sidewalks on Hawthorne Avenue which connects the residential neighborhood with the middle school to the north and commercial to the south and east. There is not a cost estimate at this time and there are construction challenges, but the project is eligible per the adopted City of Kalispell Public Infrastructure Program and State Urban Renewal Law. Staff would recommend that this project move forward for Bid with the Two -Mile Drive project as an additive alternative at which time costs could be presented to the Council and a decision made whether to fund the sidewalk project or not. o 3rd Avenue East Rebuild/Water Main, $950,000 Downtown: o 3rd Avenue East Rebuild/Water Main, $2,557,035 (SFR Loan with $190,000 annual payment from TIF over 20 years) 0 3rd Avenue East Sidewalk, $300,000 0 3rd Street East Sidewalks, $200,000 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution 6212, a Resolution authorizing the use of West Side - Core Area and Downtown Tax Increment Financing for public infrastructure projects. FISCAL EFFECTS: Both the Westside-Core Area and Downtown TIF Districts would fiend the projects as outlined above. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 6212 Staff Report KRD-24-02 URA Minutes c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 6212 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF WEST SIDE - CORE AREA AND DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SIDEWALK, STREET, WATER AND STORM WATER PROJECTS. WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell, Montana (the "City") is authorized by Montana Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 15, Parts 42 and 43, as amended (the "Act"), to create an urban renewal area, to undertake urban renewal projects therein, to provide for the segregation and collection of tax increment with respect to property taxes collected in the urban renewal area, to issue its bonds to pay the costs of such projects and to pledge to the repayment of the bonds the tax increment derived from the urban renewal area; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, on December 17, 2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core Area Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A, after duly mailed and published notice and a public hearing and receipt of recommendations from the Kalispell City Planning and Zoning Board, which certified that the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the City as a whole and the comprehensive plan of the City for the area containing the Urban Renewal Area; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted the West Side Urban Renewal - Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717 (Original Ordinance 1259); and WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Downtown Urban Renewal District by Ordinance 1816 on December 17, 2018, and the Downtown Urban Renewal Tax Increment District by Ordinance 1820 on January 22, 2019; and WHEREAS, in the West Side -Core Area and Downtown Urban Renewal Plans there are Public Infrastructure Projects which are eligible for Tax Increment Financing; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution 6200, a list of eligible projects per the adopted City of Kalispell Public Infrastructure Program and State Urban Renewal Law; and WHEREAS, staff is requesting West Side -Core Area and Downtown Tax Increment Financing Assistance for seven (7) additional projects, as enumerated on Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the seven (7) listed projects on Exhibit "A" be funded by Tax Increment Financing in the West Side — Core Area and Downtown TIF Districts. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 15TH DAY OF JULY, 2024. ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC City Clerk • West Side -Core Area: Mark Johnson Mayor EXHIBIT "A" o Meridian North Drainage Basin Quality Treatment Facility, $730,000; o Two -Mile Drive, $520,000; o If feasible, sidewalk on Hawthorne Ave between Two Mile and Three Mile Drives; 0 3rd Avenue East Rebuild/Water Main, $950,000. Downtown: 0 3rd Avenue East Rebuild/Water Main, $2,557,035 (SFR Loan with $190,000 annual payment from TIF over 20 years); 0 3rd Avenue East Sidewalk, $300,000; 0 3rd Street East Sidewalks, $200,000. STAFF REPORT KRD 24-02 WEST SIDE -CORE AREA PUBLIC PROJECTS REQUEST FOR WEST SIDE -CORE AREA and DOWNTOWN TIF ASSISTANCE KALISPELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT June 19, 2024 This is a report to the Urban Renewal Agency and Kalispell City Council regarding a request for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Assistance for public sidewalk, street, water and stormwater infrastructure projects in the West Side -Core Area and Downtown Tax Increment Finance Districts. The Urban Renewal Agency will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final action. TIF Assistance Program Overview: The City of Kalispell Development Services staff is requesting funding for street, sidewalk, water, and stormwater infrastructure projects within the West Side -Core Area and Downtown TIF Districts. This report will analyze the proposal in accordance with state law and adopted city policies. On December 17, 2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core Area Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A. The Core Area Plan addresses needs and priorities affecting redevelopment of the Core Area. Additionally, the Council adopted the West Side Urban Renewal -Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717 (Original Ordinance 1259) and the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan by Ordinance 1816. The City of Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within the urban renewal plan boundary as part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of eliminating blight, promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities, improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community's tax base in addition to other needs identified in the Montana Code Annotated. The Kalispell City Council Amended the West Side — Core Area TIF Assistance Program in 2019, by Resolution 5955. The TIF Assistance Program was developed to support redevelopment activity and advance the goals of the West Side -Core Area Urban Renewal Plan. Further, the West Side - Core Area Tax Increment Financing Assistance Program identifies Public Infrastructure Programs as recommended by the Council. Such project activities as allowed under City policy and Montana state law include the improvement of public improvements or infrastructure, as authorized by Title 7, chapter 12, parts 41 through 45; Title 7, chapter 13, parts 42 and 43; and Title 7, chapter 14, part 47. It should be noted that the projects summarized below are already designated projects within the West Side -Core Area and Downtown urban renewal plans; therefore, plan amendments and associated urban renewal processes are not necessary. The Downtown Tax Increment Financing District was established on December 4, 2017, with City Council adoption of The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846. Subsequently, the Kalispell City Council adopted the Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan on December 3, 2018, thereby establishing an urban renewal district as part of the City's overall mission to meet its needs of promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities, improving area housing opportunities and expanding the community's tax base. Implementation of the Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan includes the use of Tax Increment Financing as provided in 7-15-4282 through 7-15-4294 MCA for appropriate public infrastructure projects in support of redevelopment within the Urban Renewal District boundary. The West Side- Core Area and Downtown Kalispell TIFs are managed by the City of Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency advisory to Kalispell City Council. In 2010, pursuant to City of Kalispell Resolution 5435, an Urban Renewal Agency (hereafter referred to as "URA") was established for the purpose of assisting the Kalispell City Council in evaluating and proposing TIF district plans and projects. Applicant: City of Kalispell 201 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Proposed Projects: Staff is requesting TIF Assistance for public sidewalk, road, water and storm water projects, which are all eligible projects per the adopted City of Kalispell Public Infrastructure Program and State Urban Renewal Law. The Montana Department of Revenue reported the 2023 Certified Incremental Value for the Westside-Core Area TIF as $5.1 million and the Downtown TIF as $1.2 million. The projects and estimated fiscal year of improvement consist of the following: Proposed West Side -Core Area TIF Projects: • Meridian North Drainage Basin -Quality Treatment Facility: $730,000 o Spring Creek is classified as an impaired waterbody for sediment and nutrients. This project primarily consists of installation of a new stormwater treatment facility along North Meridian Road prior to the confluence of the City's stormwater system in Meridian Road with Spring Creek. The city storm system and Spring Creek converge on the north side of the current Ace Hardware property. The treatment unit will be placed north of this confluence. The project will also include removal and replacement of curbing, asphalt, and other surface improvements along with the installation of stormwater piping and a weir manhole, if necessitated by design. See project limits below: • Two Mile Drive: $520,000 o This portion of Two -Mile Drive has been impacted by stormwater issues reported by adjacent property owners for many years. The original storm infrastructure was built around what was originally a County Road. Development patches of Two -Mile Drive have improved frontages, but the stormwater issues in Two Mile Drive remain. The purpose of 2 this project is to extend stormwater infrastructure, reconstruct the poor condition road, and add sidewalk along both sides of Two Mile Drive to connect into existing infrastructure in North Meridian Road. See project limits below: • 3RD Avenue East Rebuild/water main: $950,000 o This project is the first phase of a project identified in the Water Facility Plan Update. The project will construct a 16" PVC transmission main in 3rd Ave E to the existing 18" cast iron main in Center Street. Future phases will continue the installation all the way down to Southfield Lane where it connects into a 12" PVC main. The project provides a necessary east side transmission main. In addition to replacement of approximately 1,600 ft of existing water main, the project will also replace 47 new water services to the right of way line and provide water meter pits. Due to the construction impacts, the roadway will be reconstructed with new curb and gutter and asphalt and ADA ramps at intersections. Likewise, existing driveways and approach sidewalks will be replaced where appropriate. Storm drainage will be brought up to City Standards within the project limits. Public sidewalk will also be replaced as necessary to comply with ADA requirements. See project limits below: 3 These projects are eligible under MCA 7-15-4288 (4) the acquisition, construction, and improvement of public improvements or infrastructure, publicly owned buildings, and any public improvements authorized by Title 7, chapter 12, parts 41 through 45; Title 7, chapter 13, parts 42 and 43; and Title 7, chapter 14, part 47, and items ofpersonal property to be used in connection with improvements for which the foregoing costs may be incurred; and 7-15-4283(4) 'Infrastructure" means tangible facilities and assets related to water, sewer, wastewater treatment, storm water, solid waste, and utilities systems including natural gas, hydrogen, electrical and telecommunications lines, fire protection, ambulance and law enforcement, workforce housing, streets, roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian malls, alleys, bridges, and other transportation needs, including but not limited to parking, park and ride facilities and services, and bus, air, and rail service. Further, these projects fit into the adopted West Side — Core Urban Renewal Plan, including on page 31, 35 and 36 (see snippets below). Policies: 1. Increase the presence of higher density housing in the plan area. 2. Upgrade/replace aged and/or inadequate infrastructure (water, sewer, fire flows, sidewalks, streets and street connections) to accommodate higher density housing. 3. Work to improve constraints to housing by removing blighted buildings, improve lighting and pedestrian access. 4 B. Street Improvements The streets within the Core Area vary greatly in both their built standards and functional vehicle carrying capacity. Portions of the two most heavily traveled highways in the county, Highway 93 (Main street) and Highway 2 (Idaho Street) are Moth within the Core Area. Their intersection is in the approximate center of the boundaries of the Core Area Plan. Both Main Street and Idaho Street are maintained by the Montana Uepartinent of Transportation and include four travel lanes with sidewalks on both sides of the streets. In addition to Main and Idaho, there Lire many other city streets in the Core Area where current vehicle carrying capacity varies greatly as does the current built design. A large majority of the streets in the Core Area do not include curb, gutters and sidewalk. These improvements are standard now for all new streets within the city. Those sections of the streets which lack the curb, gutters and sidewalks detract from the appearance of the neighborhood since the overall integrity and design of the street helps to define the quality and appearance in a particular neighborhood. This could translate to perceived property value decline for surrounding commercial and residential properties. In addition, storinwater management is compromised where urban density streets lack curb and gutter and pedestrian safety is at issue where sidewalks are not provided adjacent to busy streets. Strategy: 1. Upgrade existing streets to meet or exceed city street standards. Policies: 1. The city should take the lead in improving the existing streets in the Core Area. 2. The city should take the lead in establishing apriority list for the upgrade of existing streets based on community input. 3. The city should work with adjacent landowners to acquire additional right-of-way, if necessary, for street improvements to allow for the coustruction of complete streets. 4. Incorporate traffic calming tecliuiques into design and improvements of the local street network to enhance pedestriau safety. 5 The original, March 14, 1997, West Side Urban Renewal Plan included the following specific references to potential projects identified in this request: • Pg 3, North Meridian Neighborhood Plan: "...the Neighborhood Plan looks at the needs of the neighborhood regarding infrastructure, such as roads, pedestrian access, water, sewer, and storm drainage, and sets general policies toward supplying those services. ' ' • Pg 4, North Meridian Neighborhood Plan: "Storm drains, sewer mains, and water mains should be extended to those areas not served by such improvements. The City could possibly assist in the construction of these improvements with tax increment funds. " • Pg 5, Infrastructure Improvements: "Storm drainage andfloodplain management are two other critical areas that need analysis to develop and implement solutions. " • Pg 6, Financing Options for Urban Renewal Projects: "The tax increment maybe used to pay any costs of or incurred in connection with the urban renewal projects as allowed by law ....4. The acquisition, construction, and improvement ofstreets, roads, curbs, gutters improvements for which the foregoing costs may be incurred. (Section 7-15-4288, MCA). " Location of Property: Westside TIF- City of Kalispell CityLhm I §CFI'+5T �tM "F msjW y �N9E P _ w• a [ M � Hatlspeil Planning Dept. F til - - a 08 pRSMllm Proposed Downtown TIF Projects: • 3RD Avenue East Rebuild/water main: $2,557,035 (SRF Loan with $190,000 annual payment from TIF over 20 years) 2 o This project is the first phase of a project identified in the Water Facility Plan Update. The project will construct a 16" PVC transmission main in 3rd Ave E to the existing 18" cast iron main in Center Street. Future phases will continue the installation all the way down to Southfield Lane where it connects into a 12" PVC main. The project provides a necessary east side transmission main. In addition to replacement of approximately 1,600 ft of existing water main, the project will also replace 47 new water services, and provide water meter pits. Due to the construction impacts, the roadway will be reconstructed with new curb and gutter and asphalt and ADA ramps at intersections. Likewise, existing driveways and approach sidewalks will be replaced where appropriate. Storm drainage will be brought up to City Standards within the project limits. Public sidewalk will also be replaced as necessary to comply with ADA requirements. See project limits below: • 3RD Avenue East Sidewalk: $300,000 o Sidewalks along both sides of the street between 1st Street East and 4th Street East will be replaced where necessary due to existing conditions and/or ADA compliance issues. Sidewalk not needing replacement will be left in place. ADA improvements will be made where necessary at street intersections. See project limits below: 7 • 3rd Street East Sidewalks: $200,000 o Main St to 1st Ave E ■ Sidewalks on both sides of 3rd Street East between Main Street and 1st Avenue East. This project includes the removal and replacement of approximately 1,450 SY of asphalt and 700 SF of concrete. Alley approaches will be rebuilt. Existing curb and gutter is anticipated as being left in place and reutilized. This work will be completed primarily by City crews. See project limits below: o 1st Ave E to 3rd Ave E ■ This project will be bid with the 3rd Ave E water project. The project consists of removal and replacement of approximately 3,600 SY of asphalt; the removal replacement and/or installation of 1,060 LF of curb and gutter; and the removal and replacement of approximately 5,080 SF of sidewalk on both sides of the street. Portions of the existing curb and gutter require replacement. Much of the sidewalk at intersections will be brought into compliance with ADA/PROWAG. Boulevard will be added along the street where possible. See project limits below: 9 These projects are eligible under MCA 7-15-4288 (4) the acquisition, construction, and improvement of public improvements or infrastructure, publicly owned buildings, and any public improvements authorized by Title 7, chapter 12, parts 41 through 45; Title 7, chapter 13, parts 42 and 43; and Title 7, chapter 14, part 47, and items ofpersonal property to be used in connection with improvements for which the foregoing costs may be incurred; and 7-15-4283(4) 'Infrastructure" means tangible facilities and assets related to water, sewer, wastewater treatment, storm water, solid waste, and utilities systems including natural gas, hydrogen, electrical and telecommunications lines, fire protection, ambulance and law enforcement, workforce housing, streets, roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian malls, alleys, bridges, and other transportation needs, including but not limited to parking, park and ride facilities and services, and bus, air, and rail service. Further, these projects fit into the adopted Downtown Urban Renewal Plan (see snippets below). The Downtown Plan Goals: The proposed projects are addressed within The Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan approved in 2018, as follows: • Chapter 7, Blight Findings of Fact, including on page 7, "Traffic downtown makes it dcult for pedestrians, especially the elderly and young, to navigate the streets in the downtown in order to access business. The traffic generally discourages walking in the area of the city where walking should be encouraged. A lack ofprovisions for pedestrians, bicyclists and adequate access for those with mobility challenges can lead to unsafe conditions." • Chapter 8, Redevelopment Goals and Recommendations, including on page 10, "Recommendations: a) Incorporate traffic calming techniques into design and improvements of the local street network to enhance pedestrian safety... c) Improve pedestrian and bike access throughout the plan area to improve safety and mobility. " • Chapter 10, Growth Policy, including on page 19, "Policies: 7) Support redevelopment by improving infrastructure to assist the development community...12) Encourage the design of urban streets to provide for convenient circulation, safe pedestrian and bicycle access and avoid excess road width that encourages speeding and makes roadway crossings difficult. " • Chapter 11, Public Improvements, Building and Site Preparation, Demolition and Clearance, on page 20, "The City of Kalispell is authorized to demolish, remove, and clear buildings, in whole or in part, structures and other improvements from any real property to carry out the purpose of this plan. The City of Kalispell is also authorized to install and construct or cause to be installed and constructed the public improvements, public facilities and public utilities (within or outside the district) as appropriate or necessary to carry out the plan. Such improvements, facilities and utilities include, but are not limited to, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, sewer, water distribution, storm sewer, .... " • Chapter 14, Tax Increment Financing, page 21, "A TIF would allow the city to appropriately marshal tax revenues to help fund the public infrastructure that will spur a diverse private business base to invest there. It is the primary focus of the Downtown Kalispell TIF proposal to develop the necessary infrastructure to encourage the location, expansion and retention of business and housing opportunities suitable for Downtown Kalispell. " 9 Further, the Downtown Plan identifies the following in support of the proposed projects: • Chapter 3, Key Issues and Strategies, Parking Supply and Management: Monitor Curb Cuts: Curb cuts on block faces significantly reduce on -street parking due to the driveway approach itself and line -of -sight setbacks required for ingress and egress. Initial studies show that as many as 20 parking spaces could be added within the downtown boundary by simply right -sizing excessively long or undefined curb cuts or by removing curb cuts that are no longer serving a purpose. Relevant goals and recommendations from The Downtown Plan to address curb cuts. • Chapter 3, Key Issues and Strategies, Public Infrastructure Improvements: Public infrastructure can be an incentive or an inhibiter to future growth. Infrastructure that supports new technology, i.e. — WIFI, Fiber-optic, etc. in the historic area has been identified as an issue; however, the single greatest issue in downtown Kalispell is ready access to water along Main Street. A municipal water main runs down the east side of Main Street (U.S. 93) approximately 8 feet from the curb. The cost to tap into this line is extremely expensive for east side properties due to the cost of traffic control and cutting into U.S. 93. For properties on the west side it is prohibitive. This issue comes into play as basements and second floor uses are contemplated but lack adequate volumes to meet fire codes. Other uses such as a brewery need increased water supply just to operate. Goal: Provide for business development and redevelopment options within the downtown. Recommendation: Upgrade inadequate infrastructure including city water mains for fire flows to accommodate the full use of historic buildings downtown. • Chapter 4, Implementation Goal 2: Convenient parking for business community and visitors. Recommendation (d): Limit driveway approaches onto streets, encourage parking access onto alleys and remove or limit existing driveway approaches that are not being used to increase the available on -street parking. • Chapter 4, Implementation Goal 3 (d) — Upgrade inadequate infrastructure including city water mains for fire flows to accommodate the full use of historic buildings downtown. • Chapter 4, Implementation Goal 4 (c) — Improve pedestrian and bike access throughout the plan area to improve safety and mobility. • Projects addressing ADA Compliance XI. Public Improvements, Building and Site Preparation, Demolition and Clearance: The City of Kalispell is authorized to demolish, remove, and clear buildings, in whole or in part, structures and other improvements from any real property to carry out the purpose of this plan. The City of Kalispell is also authorized to install and construct or cause to be installed and constructed the public improvements, public facilities, and public utilities (within or outside the district) as appropriate or necessary to carry out the plan. Such improvements, facilities and utilities include, but are not limited to, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, sewer, water distribution, storm sewer, traffic signals, electrical distribution, parks, plazas, playgrounds, telephone systems, fiber optic, parking facilities, landscaping and bus or pedestrian shelters. All such improvements will be undertaken in accordance with the City of Kalispell construction and design standards. 10 Location of Property: CONCLUSION: The proposed public projects do comply with the expressed intent and the goals, policies, and recommendations of the West Side — Core Area Urban Renewal Plan, The Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the Tax Assistance Program Policies as outlined above. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City of Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency adopt staff report KRD-24-02 as findings of fact and recommended to the Kalispell City Council that the four public projects be approved as provided. ATTACHMENTS: Tax Increment Assistance Program Core Area Plan/Original West Side TIF Plan The Downtown TIF Plan 11 City of Kalispell 201 1" Avenue East Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 KALISPELL Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 Meeting Summary URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD JUNE 19, 2024-4 P.M. CITY HALL — FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AND VIA ZOOM MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Marc Rold Mike Brodie (via Zoom) Cara Lemire (via phone) PUBLIC COMMENT None. PREVIOUS MEETING SUMMARY May meeting summary accepted. TIF & TEDD OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director Katharine King, Community Development Manager Safe Streets and Roads For All Safety Action Plan is moving forward. City Council will hold a work session on the draft plan Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7 pm. Information and feedback opportunities are available at the project specific website:.https://www.mainstreetkalispellsafetyplan.com/. The project story map is available at: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/af5387d2a6444daebfc0295a1f25d90e. City Staff Report 24-02 regarding public infrastructure projects proposed in both the Westside-Core Area and Downtown TIF Districts (see attached) was discussed. Each of the proposed projects was discussed individually by the committee. During the discussion, Board Member Mike Brodie suggested adding to the list of projects in the West Side -Core Area. Mr. Brodie suggested completing sidewalks on the west side of Hawthorn Avenue between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive, roughly adding a % mile of sidewalk. Mr. Brodie moved that the URA recommend the seven projects as proposed in the KRD 24-02 Staff Report and construction of sidewalk on Hawthorn Avenue as described above to City Council for funding out of the West Side -Core Area and Downtown TIF Districts as appropriate. The Committee recognized the need for preliminary cost estimates to accompany the recommendation for sidewalk on Hawthorn to be provided to Council for consideration. Ms. Lemire seconded the motion, and all voted in favor. In additional comment, Chairman Rold emphasized the importance of the proposed projects maximizing efficiencies of "dig once" efforts and the committee's inclusion of the Hawthorn Avenue sidewalk project due to its location near the Kalispell Middle School, high level of use and prominent location in the original West Side TIF District. BROWNFIELDS Regarding the 3rd & Main parking lot: Montana DEQ is working with subcontractors to remove the 8' diameter x 24' long underground heating oil storage tank discovered at the site. The entire parking lot is blocked off while the team works to empty and remove the tank, then backfill the site. The work is expected to take a full two weeks. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING The Board's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 4 p.m. Meeting adjourned.