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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-16 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:15 PM City Council Chambers MINUTES Councilors Present: Committee Chair Sprague, Councilors Civiello, Longo, Baldacci, Nealley, Blanchette, and Durgin City Staff Present: Tanya Emery, Cathy Conlow, Art Morgan, Dana Wardwell, Jason Bird, Steve Bolduc, Paul Nicklas, Norm Heitmann Chair Sprague called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Baldacci moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Nealley seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. The following items were approved: 1. Republic Parking Contract Extension. 2. Ordinance Amendment – C.O. # 13-238 – Amending Chapter 95-7 – Cultural Grant Program and Budget Recommendation REGULAR AGENDA 3. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Proposal Overview – Presentation by Evan Richert. Evan Richert presented an overview of the West Side Village Neighborhood and Land Use Plan. Primary areas discussed were neighborhood identity and marketing, housing quality and home ownership, walking (streetscape, sidewalks, lighting, and traffic), and Second Street Park. Preliminary cost estimates were presented, but these are very early. Councilor Baldacci requested that staff work with Mr. Richert to schedule Council Workshops on each of the focus areas so the Council can discuss them in depth and consider funding and priority assignments. 4. Quarry Zoning. Assistant City Solicitor Paul Nicklas presented two options for quarry zoning that could help to alleviate some resident concerns and provide for an appropriate land use plan for quarrying activity. After Assistant City Solicitor Nicklas overviewed the two approaches, Councilor Nealley asked if any quarry would still need all the regular approvals and permits. Nicklas confirmed it would still need all appropriate permits and approvals. It was moved by Councilor Nealley to allow quarries in the Urban Industrial District, and to direct staff to write up the necessary language changes and bring it the full Council for consideration. Councilor Baldacci seconded the motion. Randy Gardner approached the table and stated that this change makes sense and he supports it. Nancy Kravit also approached the table and stated that she agreed with Mr. Gardner and thought this was a good way to proceed. All in favor, motion carried. 5. Executive Session – Economic Development – Property Disposition –– 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) Councilor Baldacci moved to enter Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) at 6.28 p.m. Councilor Nealley seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Councilor Baldacci moved to exit Executive Session, Councilor Sprague seconded the motion. Executive Session ended at 6:42 pm. 6. Executive Session – Economic Development – Property Disposition– 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) Councilor Baldacci moved to enter Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) at 6:42 p.m. Councilor Baldacci seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Councilor Baldacci moved to exit Executive Session, Councilor Civiello seconded the motion. Executive Session ended at 6:55 pm. 7. Committee Action on Above Item. No formal action was taken. Meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.