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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-20 Community and Economic Development Committee MinutesCOFDIUNITY 6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMNITTBE Wedneetlay, January 20, 1993 +^� MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Charles Sullivan OTHERS PRESENT: Councilor Pat Blanchette Kenneth R. Gibb, Director of Community 6 Economic Dev. Rodney G. MOKay, Community Development Director T.J. Martmial, C.D. Housing Resources Coordinator Steve Bolduc, economic Development Officer Erik Stumpfel, City Solicitor Daryl Rhodes, Northern Conservatory of Music Committee members Councilor Jane Saxl and Councilor Ms. Shubert were not present as they had other commitments out-of-town. Consequently, there was not a quorum. Councilor Pat Blanchette sat in to bear the agendaitems. "a meeting was called to order at 5x30 IN. AGENDA ITEN pl - Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan 67 Cottage Street, Single Family T.J. Martzial, Housing Resources Coordinator for Community Development, presented this loan request to the Committee. Complete interior rehab work will be done. Applicants have excellent credit. Loan request is for $31,745.00; the City will be in first place on the mortgage. Councilor Pat Blanchette motioned to approve the loan request; Councilor Sullivan seconded. So voted. AGENDA ITEM 42 - Northern Conservatory of Music City Solicitor, Erik Stumpfel, introduced to the Committee the request from Northern Conservatory of Music to receive Council support in their efforts to establish a state-wide Performing Arts School in downtown Bangor. The exact location has yet to be determined. Daryl W. Rhodes, co-founder and Director for the Northern Conservatory of Music, spoke on behalf of this effort. His intent is to ask the Bangor City Council for their endorsement in favor of the Performing arts school; to ask City staff to assist them in locating a suitable building in the downtown area as well as a Council Resolve that will assist .them in their fund raising efforts. 2 . _. Mr. Modes related some background on the Conservatory for the Committee's information in respect to the duration of their existence, their enrollment over this time frame, and the instructora education background. This would be the only type of school in the State of Maine for those students who would like to pursue a performing arta education which they are not currently receiving through their high school curriculums'. Issues of tax exemption statue for the Conservatory were touched on but this issue can not be dealt with until a building is located at which time a property valuation can be established as wall as any major renovations that may have to be made. Councilor Blanchette stated that she would like to see Mr. Modes come before the full Council to present his request so that the entire City Council could then have all of the facts and then make a Well-informed decision. AGENDA ITEM 43 - Letter of Intent to Enter Into Agreement With BanAir Corporation AS pert of the proposal to the Dept. of Defense on the DFAS facility the BeMir Corporation would manage the facility on behalf of the City of Bangor. A preliminary agreement outlining the responsibilities and duties agreed to by the BanAir Corporation and the City most be forwarded to the Dept. of Defense before February 15th with the understanding that the language stating that building management is -contingency- must he removed. The Ban it Board of Directors have reviewed and approved the -Memorandum of Understanding-- with the knowledge that it may be amended and refined if Bangor is selected as a DFM site. Staff requested that at this time that the Council approve this so that the DOD can be notified that this agreement has been reached. Councilor Fat Blanchette motioned to recommend approval to the full City Council for their approval.. Councilor Sullivan seconded. So voted. AGENDA ITEX 44 - License Agreement with MANNA, Inc. MAMMA, Inc. has requested permission to install propane tanks on the rear of the vacant lot at 24 Central Street for the purpose Of operating their soup kitchen at 34 Central Street which is adjacent to this vacant lot. The proposed license agreement which was formerly held by Norumbega Cafe) establishes the terms and conditions for the location of the propane tanks. It is recommended by staff that this be approved by signing over of this agreement with the exception that there would be no fee for the portion to be occupied by the propane tanks (MhflNa, INC. would not have access to the rest of the lot). Evidence of liability insurance has to be shown before this agreement can be considered legal and binding. The meeting adjourned at 600 M. 0