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COMMUNITY 6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTHE
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1993
KNUTES
MEMBERS
PRESRNT: Councilor Charles Sullivan, Chair
Councilor Jane Seal
OTHERS
PRESENT: Kenneth R. Gibb, Director of Community 6 Economic Dev.
Stan Noses, Asst. C.D. Director
T.J. Martzial, C.D. Housing Resources Coordinator
William Sheldon, Commercial Fisherman
The meeting was called to order by Councilor Charles Sullivan
at approxinately 5:04 PM.
AGENDA ITEM #1 - Bangor Kiwanis Breakfast Club License Agreement
As explained by Stan Moses, Asst. C.D. Director, annually the
Bangor Kiwanis Breakfast Club holds their 'Haunted House" event on
the lower level of the Viner Building at the waterfront. They
again this year are requesting of the City a renewal of the License
Agreement for the use of the Viner Building. The time frame which
they are interested in is from the date the agreement will he
signed, approximately October 6th, through November 6th, 1993.
This will enable them to set-up for their event as well as cleaning
up after it is over. There is no license fee involved as they are
a non-profit organization.
Councilor Jane Saxl motioned to approve the License Agreement
between the Bangor Kiwanis Breakfast Club and the City of Bangor.
Councilor Sullivan seconded. So voted.
AGENDA ITEM 42 - Approval of Viner Building Lease
Stan Moses, Bast. C.D. Director, presented this item to the
Committee. William Sheldon, a local commercial fisherman, who is
in the process of developing a conmercial fishery on the Penobscot
River in the City of Bangor, has approached Staff with the request
to use a portion of the Viner Building (east end of the upper
level) for a three-month period (Oct. -pec. 1993) for the storage
and packing of live eels for shipunt to his markets in Belgium.
He will be providing his own water and drainage and pay for the
temporary electrical power that will be necessary. He also will
need the use of a short section of the loading dock for loading and
unloading purposes. There will he no waste product involved. Be
stated that he has contacted. the DEP regarding his operation. They
have given him pexmission to pump water from the Penobscot River
into the building through his tank system and back overboard
without an overboard discharge permit because there's been nothing
added to the water such as chanicals.
The Planning Board also met recently to consider if this use
would qualify under a "conditional use" permit for a marine related
use. They approved the use unanimously.
A motion was made to approve Mr. Sheldon•s request as
presented. Seconded. So voted.
AGENDA ITEM #3 - Community Development Residential Rehabilitation
Deferred Loan - 110 Pearl Street, Single Family
T.J. MArtzial, Housing Resources Coordinator for the Community
Development Division, presented a deferred loan application for the
property located at 110 Pearl Street. The repairs involved are
primarily a new heat system which will have to include a furnace,
oil tank, and chimney (which all have been condemned). The
owner(s) currently have another loan through the C.D. Division
which was acquired in 1982; they are current with their payments on
that loan. They have a good credit report also.
A motion was made to approve the deferred loan request as
presented. Seconded. So voted.
AGENDA ITEM #4 - Disposition of Property Formerly Leased by
Snowmobile Club
Hen Gibb introduced this item to the Committee. The City
recently put out an RFP on the subject parcel. Only one offer was
received by the City. The offer was made by Mr. Bruce Brookings;
his offer is for $2,800. His intent is to renovate the property
into asingle-family dwelling. There were four conditions stated
in his Offer to purchase. (See attached).
In response to Mr. Brookings offer, Staff has proposed that
approval to accept the offer be made with several conditions. (See
attached). These terms would be similar to an Option.
T.J. Martzial stated that he has gone over the rehab costs for
this project with Mr. Brookings for the initial items that would be
necessary; this totalled $50-55,000. He stated that if Community
Development were to make a loan on this project, an appraisal would
be done on the after -rehab value -- which T.S. estimates may be
around $65-68,000.
Councilor Sari motioned for Staff to accept the Purchase /
Proposal as presented. Seconded. So voted.
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AGENDA ITEM %5 - Parking Pass
Staff has compiled a series of promotional recommendations
regarding parking fees which are designed to encourage additional
usage of the parking garage at Pickering Square. Hen Gibb
Presented the recovmendations as follows:
1. When a patron gets an overtime parking ticket for $7.50,
that a coupon, along with an explanation, also be given
for 2 free hours of parking at either Pickering Square
Parking Garage or Abbott Square Parking Lot.
2. For new customers at the garage, 1 week's free parking be
given.
3. For those already paying full rate, a Customer
Appreciation Month (perhaps in December) with a $3-5
discount.
4. At a later time in the year, another promotional idea
would be with the existing customer. If they bring a new
customer to the garage, a reward (discount off the
current parking rate) will be given.
5. A request from a downtown business owner has been
received by Hen asking permission to be able to buy a
single full -year permit for the v service parking
lots in the downtown a Eight now, the permits are
sold on a monthly basis. However, the problem with the
full -year permit idea is coming up with a permit that
could not be counterfeited. Otherwise, Staff thinks this
suggestion is a good idea.
Hen stated that since the parking fees are set by Council
Order, that a recommendation by Order giving the Community 6
Economic Development Committee the authority to approve these
recommendations is necessary and thus making it not necessary to go
and adopt an Order for short-term promotional programs. Hen
further stated that he will write up an Order to be taken to the
next Council meeting.
The Committee voted unanimously to recommend such an Order to
the City Council.
With no other business at hand, the meeting was adjourned at
5:45 PM.
COMMUNITY & BCONONIC DE OPMMNT CONNITTNB
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1993
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Councilor Jane Seal
Councilor W. Shubert
Councilor Don Soucy
OTHERS
PRESEWf2 Kenneth R. Gibb, Director of Community & fountain Dev.
Edward A. Barrett, City manager
John Lord, Planning Officer
Jim Ring, City Engineer
The meeting was called to order by Councilor Wm. Shubert
(sitting in for Chair Sullivan) at approximately 4:32 PM.
Ren Gibb suggested that since Itea Y1 would take some time to
discuss that Item i2 be heard first. Committee agreed.
AGENDA ITEM Y2 - Review of an Amendment to a Lease Agreement with
Cole Express, Inc., D/B/A Cole Training Institute
This item is an extension of a Lease Agreement for another
year that the City has with Cole Training Institute whereby they
lease an area known as the light duty ramp at BIA for use in
training their truck drivers; they have been leasing this area
since November 1988.
The proposed lease rate and conditions have been accepted by
Cole Training Institute. (See attached)
A action was made and seconded to approve this lease agreement
amendment as presented by Staff. So voted.
AGENDA ITEM !1 - Proposed Changes to the Official Map -
Hogan/Stillwater Ave. Area
Ken Gibb introduced this item to the Comadittee. Staff has
recommended changes to the Official Hap in ostler to designate
future streets and rights -of -ray necessary to accommodate future
development of the City.
Two specific areae were brought up for discussion and actiom
1) general official map changes on the east aide of Bangor and
specific action on implementation of these recommended changes; 3)
an issue on a potential development project near the Country Inn
that in related to the Hogan Road extension and 3) expanding
Stillwater Ave, right-of-way.
John Lord, Planning Officer, gave ones background on the
Stillwater Ave. area and why there is now the need of expanding the
right-of-way. Staff is recommending that the Official Hap be
changed to show a widening of this area. In addition to Stillwater
Ave. area being shown on the Official Map, they recommend to also
show the Hogan Gilman -Loop Road. The Stillwater Ave. interchange
Is seen to be the most critical element of providing alternative
access to the Hall. Over the next 5-30 years this interchange will
improve circulation for this area more than any other modification
with connector roads. Staff will come back to theCommitteewith
the recommended routing to Burleigh Road.
Councilor Shubert inquired if there was a bog in this area and
how far does the commercial area extend. John Lord replied that
there are some wetlands that affect some of the land; however,
between Chase Road and Hogan Road where the current subdivision is
proposed on both sides of Stillwater Ave. there is quite a lot of
developable land; the wetlands are further out. The City's
Comprehensive Plan shows that the commercial area extends to Chase
Road.
Executive Session on another matter began at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 PH.
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To: Members of the Community and economic Development Committee
From: Stephen A. Bolduc, economic Development Officer
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Date: Septembex 15, 1993 a ,E�
Subject: RevLew of Lease Agreement with Cole Training Institute
Cole Training Institute wishes to extend its lease of an area of
the former light duty ramp at Bangor international Airport. They.
have been leasing the property since November, 1988 for use as a
training area for the instruction of truck drivers. The lease
rate during the last year was $420.00 per month
Staff proposed the following lease rate and conditions which have
been accepted by Cole Training institute:
Term: One year from July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994..
Rate: $420.00 per month.
Premises: 87,600 sq. ft. of area on the former light duty
ramp located behind the Public works Building.
Maintenance: Lessee assumes the coat of all maintenance
required on the property.
Insurance: Lessee will provide comprehensive public and
property damage liability insurance to limits
of $300,000 per each occurrence.
Recommendation
The Bar it Finance Committee recommends approval of thin lease
under the terms and conditions outlined above.
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