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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-12 94-400 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Date: Sent. la. 1994 It® No. 94-400 Item/SoJecG Designating Tentative Developer for Bangor Waterworks l Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development Commentary: See attached Memorandum. Associated Information;O Legal Approval: Finance Director city Solicitor Int: duced For Passage _ First Reading Page Of _ Referral ca -foam Department Read Manager's Comments: Associated Information;O Legal Approval: Finance Director city Solicitor Int: duced For Passage _ First Reading Page Of _ Referral ca -foam 94-400 Assigned to Councilor Stone September 12, 1994 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE) orbert .._Designating Tentative Developer for Bangor Waterworks __... By cps lacy Csamil Of aty ofBaayor: ORDERED, TEAT WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is the owner of the Bangor Waterworks Complex located at 619-639 State Street in Bangor; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Waterworks has not been used to provide a water supply since 1957 and for the generation of hydro -electric power since 1968, and WHEREAS, for almost two decades the City has solicited proposals and worked with several developers in attempting to secure redevelopment and reuse of the facility which bas remained vacant and unused; and WHEREAS, in May of this year the City issued the most recent Request for Proposals for redevelopment of the Bangor Waterworks Complex; and WHEREAS, one proposal was received in response In the Request for Proposals which has been reviewed and evaluated by the City Council and City staff ; and WHEREAS, the proposal received from Anasms & Lohnes, Inc. has met all the RFP requirements; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of City staff that Anastos & Lohnes, Inc. be designated as the Tentative Developer of the Bangor Waterworks unfit December 31, 1994; and WHEREAS, the proposal deserves the full consideration of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT Anastos & Lobnes, Inc. of Yarmouth, Maine is hereby designated as the Tentative Developer of the Bangor Waterworks until December 31, 1994 during which time the Director of Community and Economic Development is authorized to negotiate an Option Agreement with Anastos & I.ohnes, Inc. for future consideration by the City Council; and 94-400 BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT the City staff not solicit or accept any other oral or written offer for acquisition or redevelopment of the Bangor Waterworks for consideration by the City Council until negotiations with Anastos & Lohnes, Inc. are finalized by the Director of Community and Economic Development and presented to the City Council for its consideration. In City Council September 12,1994 Discussion on conflict of interest for councilor Popper. Council decided no conflict 94-400 ORDER Title, Designating Tentative Developer for Bangor Waterworks ...................................... Vote on conflict of interes for Councilor Baldaccl]yes, 1 No 1 Abstained voting yes Blanchette. Cohen, Popper, SAubatr:- Soupyi Stowe, Tyler-' Councilor vaj£ng No Sullivan Councilor Abstaining Baldaccf Discussion on conflict to interest for councilor Soucy. Council decided no conflict Ken Gibb Director of Community a Economic Development Spoke giving a short presentation regarding this issue. Ren GINN also Introduced Peter Annexes, Jack Crawford and Tom Workman (From Ground Round) Peter Anastas Representing Aoastos and Lohnes and Maine Course Hospitality Group spoke. Peter Lem nauiere Engineering consultant spoke promoting Engergy conservation on this project Narshall Stem spoke for the Bangor Restaruant Committee for the Record amongst the members In attendance were the following representing Miller's restaurant Sanford and John Millar, No LF^�'A�..d1U'.�:a............. Councilman Paul's restaurant Paul Gervais and his son Killarney's restaurant and other entities Larry Mabaney, Pilot's Grill Bill Zoidis Vardamis Talk of The Tow. James Vardamis, Captain Nick, Nick Brountas, Sequin, Peter Calore, and Legends Frank Jordan Marshall Stern spoke against using municipal money to help fund the Development Pf a new restaurant in the city. He urged tabliqgthis order so further discussions may be held. Gerard Baldacci resident ofmmond St. also urged tabling thio Item eo more dit ussion may be held Order was tabled consider next meeting vote I Yes 1 no 1 abstained councilors voting yes Blanchette, Popper, Shubert, Soucy, Stone, Sullivan, A Tyler Councilor voting No cohere Councilor Abstaining Baldaccf **ACTION CONTINUED ON BACK OF SECOND PAGE OF ORDER k IN CITY COUNCIL September 26, 1994 Motion for Passage by Councilor Stone Second by Councilor Popper. Fred Vadamis, 22 Newey St., spoke In opposition of the proposed Development - felt that the City did not clearly define which buildings would and would not be torn down. Elizabeth Woodcock, 58 Baldwin Dr., Number of the Historic Preservation Commission.. - in favor of the development. Feels that the opportunity for this development has been well publicized and this order is only an ititial proposal. Larry Mahaney, 500 Main Street, opposed out-of-twawn developers and using taxpayers money for Project. Deborah Thompson, ll] Norfolk St., number of the Historic Preservation Commission, spoke of the Water Works as an Historic Landmark - Peels saving it is very important to the Citizens of Bangor. Noted that many other projects have survived and prospered with aid from the City. Peter Calori, 36 Headowbrook Road, believes it's unfair for any business to ask for subsidy from the City. Ren Jordan, representing Anastos d Lohnes, explained that group was not asking for subsidy. Will pay back loan in the fore of taxes. City would spend a great deal of money to tear down Water Works. City would gain jobs a revenue. Marshall Stern, atty. for Taxpayer Restaurant Committee, No are would take building without Tax -Increment Financing City should not use Tax -Payers money for this purpose. Peter Anaetos, Muddy Rudder, feels the "Playing Field" is level and that competition is good for the area. Bill Lippincot, Bangor Resident - in favor of this Development. Bob Mowdry, Bradford Resident - Interested in Development himself, at one time. Supporta proposed development - feels Water Works Development could not happen out-of- pocket. Dave LaVoie, Moutain View Avenue. favored proposed Development. Feels opposition doesn't want competition. Fred Vadamis. questioned railroad tracks - who is responsible for maitanance? Passed Vote:5 yea: 2 No, l Absent, 1 Abstained. Councilors voting yes: Blanchette, Cohen, Stone, Sullivan 6 Tyler. Councilors voting no: Popper 6 Soucy Councilor absent: Shubert Councilor abstaining: Beldacci 25�p1mc. �r ty� .CITY CLBI3 96-600 MEMORANDUM TO: Bangor City Council FROM: Ken Gibb, Director of Community & Economic Development k� RE: Tentative Developer - Bangor Waterworks DATE: September 7, 1994 At the Monday, September 12 meeting, the Bangor City Council will consideran Order designating Anastos & Lohnes, Inc. of Yarmouth, Maineas Tentative Developer of the Bangor Waterworks Complex. Approval of this Order will result in the City working exclusively with Anaetos & Lohnes over the next three months to finalize negotiations. This action results from the Request for Proposals (RFP) process initiated by the City during the spring of 1994. Proposals for redevelopment of the site were solicited on a local, regional and national basis. The City received only one responsive proposal, from Anastos & Lohnes, Inc., by the June 16, 1994 deadline. Anastos and Lohnes is a building company which has been the developer of a variety of successful projects in Maine and other New England locations including several historic properties. Peter Anastos and Paul Lohnes a also principals of the Maine Course Hospitality Group which operates nine restaurants and one lodging facility in Maine, New Hampshire and Virginia. These properties include the Ground Round restaurant in Bangor, the Freeport Inn and Cafe, and the Muddy Rudder Restaurant in Yarmouth. 'Anastos and Lohnes and the Maine Course Hospitality Group plan to develop a 250-275 seat full service Muddy Rudder Restaurant at the Waterworks site. The restaurant will promote the historical nature of the Waterworks and its waterfront location. The project will also restore much of the exterior facade of the Waterworks Complex. The limited availability of land at the site will require the removal of the filter house and parts of another building within the complex in order to provide for on-site parking. In addition, proposals to move the engineer's house to another site will be solicited by the City. If successful, this project will be a unique example of a public/private partnership designed to reuse an existing historic property. The City of Bangor will make a significant investment toward project costa, an investment whichis ssary a precondition to any private sector investment. Building rehabilitation costs, the presence of hazardous materials, and site limitations (such as the proximity of the railroad) contribute to the high coat of redeveloping this site. Much of the City's vestment will be supported through taxes which will be produced bythe development and other project revenues. In return, the private developer will make a major investment toward total project costa which are estimated to be approximately $2.3 million and create a projected 100 jobs.