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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-17 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:00 PM City Council Chambers MINUTES Attendees: Committee Chair Councilor Durgin, Councilor Civiello, Councilor Plourde, Councilor Graham, and Councilor Nealley Staff Present: Tanya Emery, Cathy Conlow, and Norman Heitmann CONSENT AGENDA 1. Request for Easement – C.M.I., Inc. City Solicitor Norm Heitmann explained that the applicant wants to make improvements to the building on their Crossroads site where the restaurant is located to create a drive-thru. In order to meet the City’s setback requirements it will be necessary to obtain an easement from the City. Mr. Heitmann noted that this has been done in other situations (at the Starbucks site on Bangor Mall Boulevard). Any traffic issues or other issues will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Councilor Civiello moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Nealley seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Request by Tantrum to Amend Ordinance for Hours of Operation – Update City Solicitor Heitmann explained that the Tantrum restaurant on Broad Street had requested that an amendment be made to the Ordinances for hours or operation to allow them to stay open longer than 1:30 a.m. In reviewing this, Staff found that because Tantrum has a Class 11 liquor license (which is for an establishment that is primarily a restaurant with liquor sales) they can extend their hours of operation without an amendment to the Ordinance. However, Staff feels that it is timely to review this issue further especially in light of the increased interest in outdoor tables and service. Mr. Heitmann indicated that Staff would come back to the Committee next month for further discussion. 3. Executive Session – Economic Development – Property Acquisition – 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C). 2 Councilor Nealley moved to go into Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C). The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously. It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved to exit the Executive Session. 4. Executive Session – Economic Development – Business Development Loan – 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) Councilor Nealley moved to go into Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C). The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously. It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved to exit the Executive Session. It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved to support staff recommendation on this item. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.