HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-19 Community and Economic Development Committee MinutesCOMMOMTY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 19,1997 @5:00 PM
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COMMITTEE
PRESENT: Councilor lames Tyler, Chair
Councilor Michael Aube
Councilor Joseph Baldacci
STAFF
PRESENT: Councilor Patricia Blanchette
Edward A. Barrett, City Manager
Rodney G. McKay, Director of Community & Economic Development
T.J. Martaal, C.D. Housing Resources Coordinator
Peter D'Errico, Economic Development Officer
Stephen Bolduc, Economic Development Officer
John Lord, Plaming Officer
Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement Officer
Jim Ring, City Engineer
Gary Jewell, Parking Supervisor
Mike Dyer, Bass Park Director -
OTHERS
PRESENT: Den Gyorgy, Blue Oz Baseball
Tom Russell, Esq.,
Daryl Rhodes, Northern Conservatory of Music
Winton Scott, Winton Scott Assaoiates Arolilisms
Roxame Saucier, Bmcor Daily News
The meeting was called to order by Communes Chair, Councilor James Tyler at 5:00 PM.
UEM#I- Northern Conservatory of Music
Architect Winton Scott presented to the Committee the architemaral plans for the Freeses
building for the proposed Maine School For The Arts. Committee expressed satisfaction with
the plans as presented.
Daryl Rhodes stated that he would like to present further items for the school project but
due to today's lona agenda would postpone this for a future meeting. Committee agreed.
ITEM 42 Review of Proposals for Multi -Purpose Stadium- Market and Financial
Feasibility Analysis
Rod McKay reviewed the proposals that the City received on the multi-purpose stadium
for market and financial feasibility analysis. ARer some discussion, a motion was made and
seconded to approve staffs recommendation to approve the proposal frm Coopers & Lybrand.
So voted.
1TFM N 3 - Maine State Housing Authority Municipal Infrastructure and Land Acquisition
Program- Loan to Bangor Housing Development Corporation
Rod McKay reviewed the amended Council Order 97-147 which armaments the
Committee to approve the acceptance of funds from the Maine State Housing Authority and a
loan of these funds to the Bangor Housing Development Corporation for the rehabilitation of 100
units of housing. These funds are provided under the Municipal Infrastructure and Land
Acquisition Program.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the authorization of fonds from the Mame
State Housing Authority (MSHA) and the loaning of MSHA funds received to the Bangor
Housing Development Corporation. So voted.
ITEM kd - Purchase of Lot I in the BaMG Industrial Park by lose W. Diaz
Sony reviewed this item for the Committee. The Board of Directors ofBaMir
Corporation have recommended that the deed requirement to begin construction of building
improvements within one year from November 5,1996 he waived with the provision that all
improvements be completed within two years (from July 27, 1995) be enforced.
This will be taken up "a City Council meeting on April 14th.
ITEM 95 - Purchase of Lots 4 & 5 in the BanAir Industrial Park by John D. Linehan, Jr.
Mr. John D. Linehan, Jr. has requested an extension to the closing date of a Contract for
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate for Lots 4 and 5 in the Baudir Industrial Park.
The BanAir Corporation's Board of Directors at their recent meeting recommended this
contract be extend d to atime within darty days of the rendering of the judgment of the Superior
Come or by December 31, 1997, whichever is sooner.
A motion was made and seconded to postpone any action on this item until the next
C&.ED meeting on April9dr
ITEM #6#6 - Suspending Parking Enforcement on Fridays during lune, July & August
Councilor Joseph Baldacci has submitted a proposal before the Committee to establish
"Free Parking Fridays" in the downtown during the months of lune, July and August.
After some discussion, a motion was made and seconded to place this item on the City
Council agenda for fust reading and to seek a recommendation from the Bangor Center
Corporation. Sc voted.
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ITEM #7 - Docking & Mooring Fees for 1997
City Engineer Jim Ring presented to the Committee the proposed dock and mooring fees
for 1997. The Harbor Committee has been discussing revisions to Ne City's Dock 4 fee
schedule. Jim stated that positive feedback has been received from boaters on this proposed rate
structure.
After some discussion, a motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council
Staffs docking & mooring fees as presented. So voted.
ITEM 49- Code Enforcement Update
No items to report.
ITEM #9 - Plasmas Update
No items to report.
ITEM919- Community Development Residential Rehabilitation Lout North Park Street,
Two Family
Approved.
ITEM Xl l - Community Development Residential Rehabilitation Loan - 20 Woodbury Street,
Single Family
Approved.
ITFM912- EXECUTIVE SESSION- Land Acquisition
As there were 4 more agenda items to discuss, it was agreed to take this item last.
ITEC - Amending Chapter III, Article 6, Section 19 - Wintertime Parking Exceptions
This amendment was referred by the Council after its first reading. It will add Hayford
Road to the exceptions to the prohibition of nighttime parking during the winter.
A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of this item to the full
Council. So voted.
ITS- Acceptiror Contribution of Bangor Blue Ox for Multi -Purpose Stadium Market
and Financial possibility Study
This is a companion to Item 42.
A motion was made and seconded to recommend the City Council accept this
contribution. So voted.
ITEM N15 - Selecting Consultant for Multi -Purpose Stadium Marketing & Financial
Feasibility Study
This also is a companion item to Item 42.
A motion was made and seconded to recommend the City Council approval of the
proposal from Coopers & Lybrand. So voted.
ITEC- Recommensfifflonon Increase in Advenising Fee Schedule
Bansor Daily News recently increased their advertising rates by 10% and City staff
consequently requested an increase of advertising fee rates to reflect this increase.
A motion was made and seconded to approve this item as presented. So voted.
f]'EMA12- EXECUTIVE SESSION- Land Acquisition
Committee motioned and seconded to go into Executive Session. So voted. Session
began at 6:09 PM; completed at 6:14 PM.
With no further business at hand. the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.
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