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Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission
April 4, 2008
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members:
Hope Brogunier Cindy DeBeck George Elliott
Lucy Quimby Jim Parker Jim Hinds
Marion Rudnicki Judy Kellogg Markowsky
Staff:
Jim Ring Edward Barrett David Gould
Others:
Bobbi Hosmer
The Penjajawoc Marsh/Mall Commission met Friday, April 4, 2008 in the City Council Chambers. The
meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. Jim Ring was elected as acting Chair for the meeting. The
March 7, 2008 meeting summary was approved with several revisions: 1) Clarification regarding
February 1, 2008 reference to “changes south Penjajawoc”. 2) Correction in spelling of Roger St.
Amand’s name. 3) Correction regarding USACE delegation of wetland permitting to DEP for areas
“under” 0.10 acres not “over”. 4) Regarding summarization of the February 1, 2008 project review of
444 Stillwater Avenue, “develop a preferred list of native planting species.....” should be changed to
“finalize”. Hope mentioned “planting list” on page 2, which David stated he actually saw two lists
which need to be finalized. Lucy requested the agendas and materials be received in advance, with
unanimous agreement.
David provided an overview of issues regarding Open Space Banking. Jim Parker raised concerns
about cost and burden and about specific review criteria and difference between “open space” vs.
“conservation” land. Lucy spoke about the standards Bangor Land Trust must consider to
accept/acquire property. Ed suggested that in areas with specific identity or sensitivity like the
Marsh/Mall overlay zone or resource protection, it should be treated as conservation area rather than
simply “open” space.
Lucy questioned whether it makes sense not to want large pieces. Jim Hinds and Jim Parker thought
offsite banking could be beneficial. Cindy was concerned about submission requirements. Jim Parker
stated perhaps “contours, etc. based on “best publicly available information” would be appropriate.
There was further discussion about “best publicly available information” regarding topography,
wetlands, features, etc. Staff will revise the drafts for future Commission review.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:55.
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