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- Approval of minutes: Motion to accept March and April minutes with stated corrections. Motion carried; members present voted in favor.

- Facade grant (122 North Main Street): Motion to approve the facade grant application for 122 North Main Street — 50% of eligible costs not to exceed $100,000 — and direct staff to work with the applicant through the reimbursement process. Motion carried.

- Downtown intersection pilot (direct funding): Motion to approve the city's direct funding request to provide materials and installation for temporary intersection safety and placemaking treatments in support of the downtown master plan, in an amount not to exceed $46,856.96. Motion carried.

- Downtown beautification banners (BID/Elbit): Motion to approve downtown enhancement grant application for beautification banners to support economic development, not to exceed $200 (design fee of $88 already paid by the applicant). Motion carried.

- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn carried.

The meeting record did not include a detailed roll‑call vote tally with every member’s name for each motion; the motions above were announced and the chair called for “all in favor” with members responding “Aye.” If specific roll‑call tallies are required, staff can include that detail from the official minutes when they are finalized.

Speakers relevant to the votes are listed in the speaker lists of the detailed articles above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025_05_27 URA Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency recorded votes on meeting minutes, a facade grant for 122 North Main Street, funding for a downtown intersection pilot and two beautification banners; motions and outcomes are summarized below.","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},6525340,"HRDC thanks URA after funding kept Livingston warming shelter open; stakeholder meeting planned",763,6477000,7240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3551022-6c31b1157d6b5955f0368586afadb803&start=6477&end=7240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3551022-6c31b1157d6b5955f0368586afadb803/thumbnail_6477000.jpg","/articles/6525340/Livingston-City/Park-County/Montana/HRDC-thanks-URA-after-funding-kept-Livingston-warming-shelter-open-stakeholder-meeting-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525340-1696cb512656b147be89488feb50f236/orig.mp4?Expires=1775405667&Signature=GAIWOBPBwXkc2amYRVuDmaR6BzlyENWjezHsIlpy9ZfIXKAXlPclc8m7OG5XAx4gTxFzotJHE2iM~e~OZIkngLlpk0aqcD5DziEsiqB~SV8mCL7AdO8jgEuGe~lnPG918WxntyBqpNjSClNOe4vtNlqPXWasNIFVasV7WnIi9Fb82ouQs3IpYX-s1Ksf9ZGIOWYD952Lg1CoQ7EwJ6Q4XNquFeJNdVqMMNsS0P~DpPeavDwaRk-slZ~exOmKgY7Fshqh-riHfP6-CjbswDNX1689J2NW8Ry0gmRDUv8JKl2TmtKocwwRNeaCzoS3LCmzgAbxrQ7gzlk0ZM6I4QfgOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brian Geier, emergency and support housing director for HRDC, told the Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency that URA funding was critical to keeping the Lewis and Morgan warming center open through March.

Geier said HRDC submitted an invoice for salaries and fringe for March and that other operational costs were covered by local fundraising and donations. He reported the shelter averaged about 10 guests per night during the funded period, with a high night of 17 guests; the Lewis and Morgan Center is a 20‑bed facility.

HRDC said it will convene a stakeholder meeting to explore more sustainable approaches for winter sheltering in the community. Geier described options that have been used elsewhere, including contracted transportation to a larger shelter in Bozeman when capacity exists, motel vouchers and rotating church‑basement models, and he said HRDC wants to avoid repeatedly returning to the URA for emergency shortfalls.

Board members encouraged HRDC to include local service providers and city and county staff in the stakeholder meeting — suggestions included library staff, county social‑services personnel and other frontline workers who see needs on a daily basis.

Geier said HRDC will convene partners, consider transportation options to the Bozeman shelter (a new facility is under construction), and pursue alternatives to make winter sheltering more sustainable in Park County. The Agency did not make a new funding motion during the discussion; HRDC’s submitted invoice for March salaries was transmitted for the Agency’s records and consideration in the URA financial workflows.

Speakers quoted in this article are listed in the speakers section below.","HRDC reported that Livingston warming‑center operations in March were supported by URA funding; HRDC and the Agency discussed next steps, alternative service models and a planned stakeholder meeting to develop a sustainable approach.",{"_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},6525345,"URA approves $46,856.96 for downtown intersection pilot after detailed planning discussion",1540,1965000,3505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3551022-6c31b1157d6b5955f0368586afadb803&start=1965&end=3505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3551022-6c31b1157d6b5955f0368586afadb803/thumbnail_1965000.jpg","/articles/6525345/Livingston-City/Park-County/Montana/URA-approves-4685696-for-downtown-intersection-pilot-after-detailed-planning-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525345-1dd76fbefa19ca197f6875f400b6cbce/orig.mp4?Expires=1775405667&Signature=WAoN6rM5jcob1kUd4smLGR5OMxihmMELxeKyOCGIGjKlZKQRIoCoZc-x9km~MR9POTcbiaqOlPo4ekMQR0dlhUFtSg5DAUv8xVtVfFmTAL8FOOfd3KcFiJ7Xb7EcI87rY3G7HcD1kjMw1z9~fjc~57uRrz6agA-WRPHFwOJouHVcapyOdFZOQ-sXl0gmCikx91PEH3oz8pI5CJfW9P5uK4sWuC~iXi17txo30CVvEK-RKsRFxwY7p6l3ZmiIzIYf0KhRzb550A0nno~Dyfa46T6CJCvoyX56hgyT~Vw7kogSOShrr0Pl70l60NEslr92c4HANC6BGDyeaF4ZV6UeLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency voted to provide direct funding for temporary intersection safety and placemaking treatments downtown, approving a request not to exceed $46,856.96 to purchase materials and install pilot improvements recommended by the Western Transportation Institute (WTI).

Miss Severson and planning staff described the project as a pilot implementation of several recommendations from the downtown master plan adopted in late 2024. The pilot aims to test treatments that slow vehicle turning movements and improve safety and “placemaking” at selected intersections without removing on‑street parking. Designs include self‑watering planter boxes, benches and low‑profile bollards intended to be temporary, reusable and moved between locations. WTI will assist with design, a before/after evaluation and a public survey after installations.

Board members raised questions about data collection and durability. Several asked whether radar speed data would be collected; staff reported WTI initially considered radar but judged it costly and possibly less useful downtown, and said the consultant planned counts, surveys and an outcome report. Commissioners asked whether planters and bollards would be durable enough for reuse; staff said shipping and materials increased costs but argued the materials chosen are appropriate for reuse and that the planning budget covered the consultant contract while URA funds would buy the hardware.

Members also discussed timing and logistics: staff said installations were anticipated in late June with removal in September, and public works would coordinate placement to preserve garbage and delivery access. Several commissioners suggested piloting a single intersection first to learn before deploying multiple sites; staff said that approach is possible but the current plan prioritized several intersections identified during a recent walk audit.

A motion approved funding not to exceed $46,856.96 for intersection safety and mobility pilot materials, with staff to manage procurement, work with public works on installation sequencing and coordinate WTI’s evaluation and outreach. The motion also instructs staff to confirm eligible expenses and consult with the city manager and finance director on reimbursement and accounting.

The consultant named in discussion, Western Transportation Institute of Montana State University, will prepare a post‑pilot report including public survey results and suggested next steps.

Speakers quoted in this article are listed in the speakers section below.","The Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency approved direct funding to buy materials for a temporary intersection safety and placemaking pilot. Members asked for clearer data collection plans and confirmed reuse and eligibility rules.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6525349,"Urban Renewal Agency approves facade grant application for 122 North Main Street",1647,314000,1961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3551022-6c31b1157d6b5955f0368586afadb803&start=314&end=1961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3551022-6c31b1157d6b5955f0368586afadb803/thumbnail_314000.jpg","/articles/6525349/Livingston-City/Park-County/Montana/Urban-Renewal-Agency-approves-facade-grant-application-for-122-North-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525349-b0a48b4e1026ba5c1af5d0a2d25472be/orig.mp4?Expires=1775405667&Signature=WEhgzHnp1zE0CUcZ8l5Mx~N6C7cVh-HFl35KXfBZihHjiuJM0O3rOe9IhW93oCIsLld6dRUHjrdJJlw5izD31Zd-e8ldaDMa6yaHqmnM7d1-FGhJv5sEMmlsU1kAYVrLiYZd8Q-F8ZKCRpQkQauexZMdPlfPReOnVJBA-NvfRIDGMy9Z1t4VFP2a~IZHSD1mpxZHO1VM5j5ewosHLmcSST2EnrWtdzUF3ixM23RgrggnTOKolAdgf9uVLchhhrpJj99riPW7DRG~Rcu6-0Gn-bpx-QUDY97N4EIuNNrcOsEo5WRh1WqxBFyC53BJeUzOTexvPr3V-qi5liFbg9gSuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency on a vote approved a facade grant application for 122 North Main Street that will cover up to 50% of eligible costs, not to exceed $100,000, and directed staff to work with the applicant through the reimbursement process.

Susie Hoffman, owner of 122 North Main Street, told the board she has begun work to address significant deferred maintenance on the historic downtown building, including mortar repair, replacement of rotted wood trim and masonry repairs above the parapet. Hoffman said earlier attempts at paint over brick and sandblasting damaged the masonry and that fully exposing and restoring the brick would exceed her budget. She told the board she has two bids for the brick work and had started repairs with a brick mason; she asked the URA for assistance to cover roughly half of eligible expenses.

Agency members and staff discussed eligibility, funding caps and which parts of the building qualify as facade. Jennifer (planning director) and City Manager Gager explained that portions of a building that face a public right of way, sidewalks, pedestrian pathways or an alley containing a public entrance are commonly treated as facade for the downtown enhancement program, and that staff would interpret which specific repairs qualify. Members also noted that the Historic Preservation Commission had previously reviewed a plan to expose brick, but a recently enacted state law changed the commission’s formal role, making design review an administrative matter in some cases.

Board members pressed the applicant and staff on cost estimates and on whether the back and alley side of the building would qualify for reimbursement; Hoffman said the full side/back repairs could be substantially more — she estimated about $150,000 for the side and back work — and agreed to provide a contractor cost breakdown separating alley/back expenses from frontage work. Several board members suggested approving a not‑to‑exceed cap now and allow city staff (city manager and finance director) to determine eligible expenses and handle reimbursement paperwork.

The motion approved by the Agency authorized funding at “50% of cost not to exceed $100,000 for all eligible expenses” and directed staff to work with the applicant on the reimbursement process. Hoffman was advised to keep receipts and provide invoices and to coordinate with staff on the eligibility of specific items such as deck repairs, parapet work and the alley elevation.

Hoffman said she had presented earlier to the Historic Preservation Commission and had that body’s input before the state law change; staff said the current decision about eligible design elements and whether certain work counts as facade would be administrative and would be clarified during the reimbursement review.

The Agency’s approval does not itself pay invoices; the applicant must submit evidence of paid invoices and staff will determine which costs are eligible for reimbursement under the grant program.

Speakers quoted in this article spoke during the agenda item about the 122 North Main Street facade grant application and are listed in the speakers section below.","The Livingston City Urban Renewal Agency approved up to 50% of eligible costs, not to exceed $100,000, for facade and structural repairs at 122 North Main Street after hearing from building owner Susie Hoffman and staff about scope, historic‑preservation review and eligibility questions.","actionData","errors"]

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