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2.22.2005 Medford Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors - Minutes
I.
Roll Call
Chair Dick Entinger welcomed new Board Member, Joy Pelikan.
Dick Entinger presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Vice-Chair Eric Stark for his 2004 services.
1.1 A meeting of the Medford Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors was called to order in Open Session at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the City of Medford, on the above date, by Chair Dick Entinger, with the following Members and Staff in attendance:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Present Absent
Jason Anderson Rachel Chartier
Bill Dames Peter Naumes
Dick Entinger Skip Patterson
Skip Knight
Joy Pelikan
Eric Stark
STAFF:
Present
Kurt Olsen
Eric Iversen
Jackie Rodgers
Terri Rozzana
GUESTS:
Paul Nielson, Isler Corporation, L.L.C.
II.
Minutes
2.1 Minutes for the February 8, 2005 Medford Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors meeting were submitted.
MOTION: It was moved by Skip Knight to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2005 Board meeting as submitted. Bill Dames seconded the motion.
VOTE: The following Board members approved the motion with an affirmative vote: Jason Anderson, Bill Dames, Dick Entinger and Skip Knight. Eric Stark and Joy Pelikan abstained.
III.
Communications from the Audience
Scott Henselman, 535 North Stoneham, Medford, Oregon addressed the Board on two issues: 1) He expressed his appreciation to the Board Members and Agency Staff for working with downtown property owners; and 2) Requested from the Board to research accelerating sidewalk construction along Front Street for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget.
The Board directed Staff to meet with Mr. Henselman, get all the preliminary details of his request and report back at a future Board meeting.
IV.
Communications from Staff
4.1 Update: Agency Four-Year Plan
Annually, prior to consideration of the Budget by the Board, Staff prepares an updated Four-Year Plan. Staff has met with City Staff and presented a submittal sheet for City Staff to fill out for potential projects to be coordinated between the City and MURA. Those results will be incorporated into a preliminary Four-Year Plan that will be discussed at the next Board Study Session.
V.
Written Communications
5.1 “The Taste of History”
Staff informed the Board that some members from the Marketing Committee formed a spin-off committee to create a new downtown event. The event will encompass many aspects of the culture that has developed through the years in and around the Downtown area. “The Taste of History” will center on the Historic locations in Downtown. Wineries and restaurants will be sampling their finest wares and artists will be showing their most recent accomplishments as well as conducting live demonstrations. The event will be held June 4, 2005 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The admission fee for the event will be $10.00.
VI.
Report from Chair
There was none.
VII.
Reports of Committees
7.1 Parking Committee
Staff reported February 9, 2005 Agenda and Minutes were provided in the Board’s packet. There was no discussion.
7.2 Marketing Committee
Staff reported February 16, 2005 Agenda and Minutes were provided in the Board’s packet. There was no discussion.
7.3 Downtown Design
Staff reported January 26, 2005 Minutes were provided in the Board’s packet.
7.4 Subcommittees
7.4.1 Communications / Policy
Mr. Bill Dames reported the Communications Committee will coordinate a meeting the week of February 28, 2005.
VIII.
Business
8.1 Presentation: Isler Corporation, L.L.C. – Agency FY 03-04 Financial Audit
Staff introduced Mr. Paul Nielson, Isler Corporation, L.L.C., Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Nielson presented to the Board a brief description of what is involved in an audit: 1) Management Responsibilities; 2) Auditor Responsibilities; 3) Required Communication; and 4) Revenue and Expenditures.
8.2 Consideration to accept the Medford Urban Renewal Agency Report on Audit of Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for the year ended June 30, 2004.
MOTION: It was moved by Dick Entinger to accept the Medford Urban Renewal Agency Report on Audit of Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for the year ended June 30, 2004. Eric Stark seconded the motion.
VOTE: The following Board members passed the motion in the affirmative: Jason Anderson, Bill Dames, Dick Entinger, Skip Knight, Joy Pelikan and Eric Stark.
IX.
Comments from City Council
9.1 Jason Anderson congratulated Ms. Joy Pelikan on her appointment to the Medford Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors.
Skip Knight commented that, in his opinion, the width of pavers for wheelchairs at crosswalk entrances is wide enough for a vehicle to enter; and that Staff should consider installing a bollard at each crosswalk entrance that has wheelchair access.
X.
Comments from Board
Jason Anderson inquired about the timeline for completion of the Central Avenue North Streetscape project. Staff reported the sidewalks, paving and street light installation is complete. The intersection at 5th and 6th Streets will be rebuilt and paved the week of February 28, 2005. There are some finishing touches to complete. The project is ninety-eight percent complete.
Jason Anderson inquired as to whether having crew work nights at the Evergreen Parking Facility would put the project closer to being on schedule. Staff reported the crews are working at night in order to get back on schedule and to also get ready for the arrival, by rail, of pre-cast units from Spokane.
Bill Dames commented on the amazing job Reid Murphy did on the old Cuthbert Building. “It is a fantastic addition to Downtown.”
XI.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The proceedings of this Board meeting were recorded on tape and filed in the Medford Urban Renewal Agency office.
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Submitted by:
Terri L. Rozzana
Administrative Support Technician
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Approved by:
Richard L. Entinger
Board Chair2.22.2005 Agenda
1. Attendance
1.1 Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Board Minutes of February 8, 2005
3. Communications from Audience (Non-Agenda Items)
4. Communications from Staff
4.1 Update: Agency Four-Year Plan
5. Written Communications
6. Report from Chair
7. Report from Committees
7.1 Parking Committee: (Agenda and Minutes, February 9, 2005)
7.2 Marketing Committee: (Agenda, February 16, 2005)
7.3 Downtown Design Committee: (Minutes, January 26, 2005)
7.4 Subcommittees
7.4.1 Communications / Policy
8. Business
8.1 Presentation: Isler Corporation, L. L. C. – Agency FY 03-04 Financial Audit
8.2 Consideration to accept Medford Urban Renewal Agency Report on Audit of Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for the year ended June 30, 2004
9. Comments from City Council Representatives
10. Comments from Board
11. Adjournment
NEXT BOARD STUDY SESSION: TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005
NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005