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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-19 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, January 19, 2016 5:15 PM City Council Chambers MINUTES Committee Members Present: Chair Graham, Councilor Faircloth, Councilor Durgin City Staff Present: Cathy Conlow, Tanya Emery, Jeff Wallace, Steve Bolduc, Tyler Collins, Tony Caruso, Parke Clemons (Republic Parking) Chair Graham called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Community Development Residential Rehabilitation Loan – 666 Finson Rd., Lot #172 Councilor Durgin moved passage of the consent agenda. Councilor Faircloth seconded the motion, which passed as it was not doubted. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Pine Tree Inn Redevelopment Economic Development Officer Steve Bolduc and John Karnes, Developer, reviewed the Memo, Pine Tree Inn Elevation & Pine Tree Inn Floor Plans provided for the committee members. Mr. Karnes discussed that the property will have 42 units for extended stay hotel guests when finished, and he will be keeping the Pine Tree Inn name. Councilor Durgin moved passage of staff recommendation to approve the development plans and extend the dates. Councilor Faircloth seconded the motion, which passed as it was not doubted. 3. Parking Rate Increase Proposal Director Emery reviewed the parking rate proposal derived from the 2015 Annual Report by Republic Parking. These parking rates have not been adjusted since 2009, and staff recommends adoption on April 1, 2016 of the newly proposed rates. Funds raised by the increase will go toward a feasibility study for parking infrastructure. Councilor Faircloth moved passage of staff recommendation to approve the rate increase and funding for a feasibility study. Councilor Durgin seconded the motion, which passed as it was not doubted. 4. Apply for AARP Grant Community and Economic Development Officer Tyler Collins reviewed the AARP grant opportunity and proposed application. Councilor Durgin moved passage of staff recommendation to proceed with the application. Councilor Graham seconded the motion, which passed as it was not doubted. 5. C&L Aerospace Expansion Community and Economic Development Officer Tyler Collins reviewed the request from C&L Aerospace for assistance with applying for another grant from the US Economic Development Administration. Airport Director Tony Caruso spoke to the expansion of C&L Aerospace on the Airport property. Councilor Durgin moved passage of staff recommendation to proceed with the proposal preparation and submission. Councilor Faircloth seconded the motion, which passed as it was not doubted. 6. Executive Session – Economic Development – Property Disposition – Odlin Road – 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) Councilor Durgin moved at 5:35 pm to enter Executive Session to discuss Economic Development (Property Disposition) under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C). Councilor Faircloth seconded the motion. 7. Committee Action on Above Item Councilor Durgin moved passage of staff recommendation. Councilor Faircloth seconded the motion, which passed as it was not doubted. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 pm.