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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-04 Penjajawoc Marsh / Bangor Mall Management Commission Minutes Penjajawoc Marsh/Bangor Mall Management Commission December 4, 2009 ATTENDANCE Commission Members: George Elliott Lucy Quimby Tricia Quirk Brad Medling Cindy DeBeck Christine Babcock Marion Rudnicki Judy Kellogg Markowsky Jackie Hewett Bill Phillips Staff: Jim Ring David Gould Norman Heitmann Others: Brian Taylor w/Plisga & Day The Commission met Friday, December 4, 2009 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 1:01 p.m. The November 6, 2009 minutes were deferred due to a question about Sewall land purchase and University ownership. Lucy Quimby and Bill Phillips recused themselves by vote of the Committee on the review of the revised subdivision plan located at 1331 Essex Street owned by Jean Benson. Brian Taylor provided an overview. George asked about change in the lotting and access frontage use. Jackie asked if Bangor Land Trust could explain the proposed land use. Lucy explained it was for habitat conservation. George motioned to recommend the revision, seconded by Cindy and the vote was unanimous in favor. Norm Heitmann provided details of TIF handouts Jim distributed for WalMart and Home Depot TIF established to date. Bill asked about limitation on time. Norm responded that TIF exists for ten years. He also explained the process to access/utilize TIF dollars. There was a question of the status of water quality testing down gradient from landfill, which Jim Ring would verify and respond. Lucy asked Norm’s opinion about sending out letters. Norm talked about the types of eligible projects and how to get Council approval and recommended trying to get support for the recommendations from beyond the Overlay Zone. There was discussion about the types of eligible projects. Norm explained that the types of projects that must be included for State TIF approval are dictated by State law. Lucy reported about “Seeds & Weeds”. Cindy reported on the need to replace the bridge and whether it should come before the Commission for review. Meeting adjourned at approximately 2:00 p.m. 1