Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) Board was established under Laurel Municipal Code §20.02.

The LURA Board meets the 3rd Monday of each month at City Hall at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Meetings are open to the public. LURA Board Members and Advisory Members each serve a 4 year term.

The LURA Board was established to administer the Facade, Signage, Technical Assistance, and General Large and Small Grant Programs for projects taking place within the Laurel Downtown Tax Increment Finance District. The LURA Board members meet regularly to review grant applications and work with the Planning Director to support downtown projects, provide input on downtown growth, and encourage economic development activities. 

LURA Members

Name Title and/or Affiliation Term Email Address
Judy Goldsby   12/31/2026  
Don Smarsh Dynamic Designs 12/31/2023  
Daniel Klein A Haus of Realty 12/31/2024  
Camilla Nelson Laurel Chamber of Commerce 12/31/2024  
Cheryl Hill The Front Porch 12/31/2025  
Kurt Markegard Planning Director Advisory Member Only cityplanner@laurel.mt.gov

 

LURA Advisory Members

Name Title and/or Affiliation Term
Janice Lehman SEG Credit Union 12/31/2026
Mardie Spalinger   12/31/2023
Dianne Lehm Big Sky EDA 12/31/2024
Shawn Mullaney   12/31/2025