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Among the edits the board approved was an explicit addition to the application requirements: applicants must provide proof of real property interest in the form of ownership, a lease agreement, or a written owner approval. The board also clarified that the time applicants or volunteers spend performing project work should not be submitted as a reimbursable cost; the board described that work as in‑kind contribution rather than an eligible reimbursable expense.

Board members asked staff to seek a brief review from consultant Brianne (name provided in packet) to identify any potential barriers in the guidelines and recommended any redlines before public rollout. Chair Vicenzi said she would meet with Brianne on Saturday to discuss questions and implementation steps.

On a motion to approve the downtown enhancement program guidelines with the stated changes — add owner approval to the proof‑of‑interest requirement and note that applicant labor is not reimbursable — the board voted unanimously to adopt the guidelines. The board instructed staff to publish the final guidelines, allow applications to begin as soon as operational steps are in place, and to return any substantive recommended changes for formal action.

Board members emphasized timing: several said summer is the prime season for facade and exterior improvements and urged staff to move quickly so property owners can apply and contractors can schedule work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025_03_25 URA Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The URA approved downtown enhancement program guidelines, adding an explicit owner‑approval requirement for applicants and clarifying that applicant labor is not reimbursable; the board also asked staff to seek consultant review for implementation.","taxTitle","Livingston City, Park County, Montana","taxId",52298,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623166,"Livingston URA approves participation, authorizes marketing expenses for April downtown partners meeting",968,1580000,2548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776355-ddcf8980ea1092e288e84ea84436834d&start=1580&end=2548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776355-ddcf8980ea1092e288e84ea84436834d/thumbnail_1580000.jpg","/articles/6623166/Livingston-City/Park-County/Montana/Livingston-URA-approves-participation-authorizes-marketing-expenses-for-April-downtown-partners-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623166-8624d83418ee82149e76f00f3b479c63/orig.mp4?Expires=1775607160&Signature=WEzuuQpCXUhmlLXzvw7jEo43otol9wqpVFy4RP3X~2UAJwX8nllx-tEr-ywPDNbRtfd8KH3d83zZIwBUJWS-ABuarUsmDCsoKMyC9v29w~khAL7YSMHH3ZAg1rR0~X1W-XY~mweTHNtuYXuq564G7jKBLW0g5ZkaDwxoYVPRF99c0rHEPRXCwvhY5nnwZWKZ96i0-q0Jnd1hqK3x55UTL1phQKDdCTBrFtvVEMQ7lVO9~tD2vJlWCt1yp2cRRdCDrW8fWmMP4BluD~0g-MgnqG~xoCi2ykBkt0Eqma4aPjGZSS85YummHzUKK1Cocx4sfgI4AwDnTHpnEXSQ5RToCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston Urban Renewal Agency voted to participate as an organization in a downtown partners meeting on April 8, 2025, and authorized reasonable marketing expenditures from the URA marketing budget to cover rental, refreshments and printed materials.

Vice Chair Lisa Garcia and Board members described the event — a joint meeting of downtown organizations intended to clarify roles and share grant and outreach opportunities. Garcia said the meeting will include five‑minute presentations and a question‑and‑answer period so each organization can explain its priorities and services. ‘‘We’re cross charging $60 for the space, so $30 of that would be for us to contribute,’’ Garcia said, describing a shared rental cost and plans for refreshments and roughly 10–15 flyers plus URA collateral.

The board discussed whether attendance by multiple board members or invited boards would create a quorum requiring public notice. Staff and board members repeated that if three or more members of an invited body will attend, the event must be noticed as a public meeting and recorded. Board chair Allison Vicenzi asked members to notify staff whether they planned to attend by April 4 so staff could determine whether to post notice and arrange recording.

On a motion to approve official URA participation in the event and to authorize reasonable marketing expenditures from the URA marketing budget (rent, refreshments, flyers and a one‑page URA handout), the board voted unanimously in favor.

Board members and public commenters also asked for printed takeaways summarizing each group’s priorities and encouraged follow‑up quarterly meetings of downtown business and building owners to improve coordination. The board agreed to pursue those follow‑up steps as part of outreach work going forward.","The Livingston Urban Renewal Agency approved participating in an April 8 downtown partners meeting and authorized reasonable marketing expenditures from its marketing budget to cover space rental, refreshments and printed collateral; board members were asked to confirm attendance by April 4.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623171,"Livingston URA delays forming subcommittees pending open-meeting and legal guidance",1347,209000,1556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776355-ddcf8980ea1092e288e84ea84436834d&start=209&end=1556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776355-ddcf8980ea1092e288e84ea84436834d/thumbnail_209000.jpg","/articles/6623171/Livingston-City/Park-County/Montana/Livingston-URA-delays-forming-subcommittees-pending-open-meeting-and-legal-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623171-1779c41c6a9887d8ba878389161c448c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775607160&Signature=kYxvi3N-ZHlYGoLrYsqjzdiToHOHN5VBtfqTJSUVwO6aBRf6-57fiOIVAh6Zi43VVUW7rDpuCJGaL7A4o57t28Blzm26kCtvACT9imQSqsUG-FKXofy1VMs1qXovD0xw2meA6DB3DU9~pSXYfslhcVaAOk1~3Im~cHRUzqnHsNrc0fv3waC49TVqM0FPXR80Gxgz1rM4YpBB8OssIwcxdVA6HwoOyBU6QocaszPOWRXMYJ-gpJMA4WewVppAD1AX7xMhKstyDmE6VxgtNgIB6-iZuRfUpAaHg0-Uja8yofIK8A79e8SE2nNQex1zeK-nHMEzQxjY9Ix3PhM6b9I4Jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston Urban Renewal Agency on March 25, 2025 discussed creating two‑person subcommittees to advance work between meetings but voted to delay forming them until staff and legal requirements are clarified.

Board members said small volunteer teams could make the agency more productive between monthly meetings, but several members and members of the public warned of open‑meeting and legal risks. Chair Allison Vicenzi summarized the basic limit: “We cannot just as a reminder, we cannot have 3 or more members. That would be considered a quorum,” and urged caution about meeting notice requirements.

Members expressed three recurring concerns: whether subcommittees that meet outside public meetings must be noticed and recorded, whether staff must attend and provide minutes, and potential ex parte communications with applicants for grants or land‑use matters. A board member said subcommittees in other city bodies had to be noticed and recorded because public funds are involved, and that requiring staff attendance could increase workload on already constrained staff. Another member warned that “anything with, like, applications and funding, conversations with potential applicants … are potentially pushing up against ex parte communication” and said failing to disclose such contacts can create legal liability, including costly lawsuits.

Public commenters with long experience on the URA told the board that the agency historically conducted its business in public meetings and recommended caution. Jack Luther, representing the History Coalition, said the URA had not previously formed subcommittees and emphasized public notice: “It’s always been a public meeting.”

Rather than adopt any formal subcommittees at the meeting, the board voted to place the subcommittee question on the next month’s agenda and for Chair Vicenzi to confer offline with City Manager Grant Gager and legal counsel to clarify what is permissible under Montana’s open‑meeting rules and how the URA should document any volunteer activity between meetings. The motion to place the item on next month’s agenda passed unanimously.

Board members said they still hope to advance marketing and outreach ideas informally — for example by bringing agenda items or proposals to a regular public meeting — while the legal and procedural questions are resolved.

The board also discussed related policy issues that may affect any future subcommittees, including whether certain facade or enhancement applicants must first consult the Historic Preservation Committee and the need to disclose such contacts to avoid disqualification or legal exposure.","The Livingston Urban Renewal Agency discussed creating two-person subcommittees for marketing, finance and outreach but agreed to delay formal formation and seek legal clarity about Montana open‑meeting rules, staff attendance and ex parte risks.","actionData","errors"]

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Livingston URA adopts downtown enhancement program guidelines with clarifying edits

Livingston URA approves participation, authorizes marketing expenses for April downtown partners meeting

Livingston URA delays forming subcommittees pending open-meeting and legal guidance