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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 5:15 PM
City Council Chambers
MINUTES
Committee Members Present: Committee Chair Councilor Graham, Councilors
Durgin, Baldacci, Faircloth, and Nealley.
City Staff Present: Tanya Emery, Cathy Conlow, Paul Nicklas, Tyler Collins, Zeth
Lundy, Brenda Bilotta.
Chair Graham called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.
1. Downtown Trash Receptacles and Greendrinks Funding
Councilor Graham questioned the schedule of trash pickup and events, during
weekend especially. Thanks to Greendrinks and DBP for donations. Locations;
nothing on Exchange St. Keep looking at other areas, Central St near the
crosswalk instead?
Councilor Baldacci moved staff recommendation on donation only, Councilor
Durgin seconded. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
2. Commission on Cultural Development – Amendment to Cultural
Policy
Exploratory phase, spin off or new entity? No commitments, just looking at
possibility. Councilors Nealley and Baldacci support, Councilor Graham
questioning intent to look at becoming a separate organization.
Councilor Durgin moved staff recommendation, Councilor Baldacci seconded.
Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
3. Commission on Cultural Development – Proposed Sign Language
for Continuity of Community Sculpture
Councilor Durgin moved Version A, Councilor Baldacci seconded. Vote unless
doubted, no doubt.
4. Ordinance – Freestanding Signs – Waterfront Development
Councilor Baldacci moved staff recommendation, Councilor Nealley seconded.
Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
5. Patriot Place - Conservation Easement
Asst. City Solicitor Nicklas and Jim Kiser were present, Kiser representing
Hampden Home Builders.
Councilor Nealley moved staff recommendation, Councilor Baldacci seconded.
Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
6. Waterfront Park Master Plan Update and Endorsement
Want to be able to see the roadway. Fence should be replaced prior to the first
concert. Questioning trash.
Councilor Durgin moved staff recommendation, Councilor Baldacci seconded.
Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
7. Executive Session – Economic Development – Parcel Acquisition
– BIA Commercial/Industrial Park – 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C)
Councilor Baldacci moved to enter executive session at 6:04 pm, Councilor
Durgin seconded.
8. Committee Action on Above Item
No action was taken.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa L. Bickford
Administrative Assistant
Community & Economic Development