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Home My WebLink About1993-11-08 94-9 ORDERmw w11- 93 V11 Item No. 94-9 mNHi: Accepting the Revised Proposal Sulmitfed by Fred Item/Subject: NRdols fox Lease of the Bangor Pacesy end Authorizing Staff to .Neptiate a lease Agreement Responsible OeWrtmenthAdndstraUon Commentary: Pursuant to Council direct ome Proposals were solicited fnm nunsaous i divideds for lease of t emapr pace sy for U przpcse of providing, an estended h&r ess racing nee[. On Septerbar 29th, one proposal was xexiwai—Exna Fred Nichols of Orem, Nave. This Proposal res not accepted by the Council at its meeting of fkWEe: 25, 1993. Since that tyre, Mr. Nd/'Mle has been contacted by the State Peeress Seeing Commission regarding possible charges in State law afiich might result in additional revenues to racing operators in the State. Ilse City was ala contacted and we have discusssi the situation with Mr. Nichola. He has indicated that he say provide us with a revised proposed. The proposal has net besn received as of this writing. Councilor Blmctetie has xalu rsted that this item appear on the agenda should a revised proposal be remivffi. Manager's Comments: - Sbunld a proposal be receival, a wrorlmhp wild be m)hsdnlad primo fro tie meting. #Nitiuslly, I world urge that a final action be talent tonight an that we can either proceed or cancel our efforts to attract other uses for the fatnywmis. City Mawgn Awociaurd Information: Order Budget Approval: Firs .. Dimcrr Legal Approval: Mr. Nichols' revised proposal had cnot L+ .® 0" v//'M been received and filed in the City Clerk's offw ' by 4:00 P.M. on 11/3/93. Accordingly, under Chaikhsorimr I, Art. 4, Sec. 2 of the City's ordiances, this item is not in order for consideration on 11/8/93 except under suspe sion of the rules. Introduced For Pava9e First Reading Paga_of_ ❑ Referral Aeupmd to ComncJnr 9lanehotte November 8, 1993 A CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) (Orber, _. _.. ....... Aaapting. rler laea..zxRwaai_ �tz by Nichmles fox l6 of the Bangor Facexay ami AUU iz � S f to Nagpt re a Rase Agree ceer By w city CoaaeR Of me cay ofBanw. ORDERED, TWT tie revised proposal su rted by Fred Nf is of Omro, [Miro for lease of rile Ba ]vr Facacay for putpoeea of pxwid; an extatlsi harness racing neer is hereby accapbM. City Managaz aM apptvpriate City staff ate Eby dtn Y l ton q ate a lease agcearent with Mr. Nichols. IN CITY COUNCIL November 8, 1993 Passed As Amended } Amended As Follows; q "Provided that the Final - Agreement between the City of Bangor and Fred Nichols shall contain provisions alleging Mr. Nichola to have input into the City's recomendations to the Maine Barnes Racing Comaission regarding Off -Track Betting Operators. M( IT g R 94-9 ORDER Titles ACCepting the Revised Proposal Submitted By 40.4091s.£pr.lease. 9£. the. Bangor.Raceway and Authorizing Staff to Negotiate a Lease Agreement. .................... ...... ..... ... ........... . 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Doti .�a r`ce✓ 1a +� e/)%. �"'9Nr �� loss �. is a.� e✓er y -Ebrt_S{,n,�.�rQ //ha�&in Sea- IvUS ?9V� 2 �ti5 i'I,rQ. ih��?F-o^.. gu.sir�9-Q—_% •• rin'%°f �f1rf(c�-�ftr%y in �/•n�__�^_n_;f.-„«..�+_d2-ee'-. _._. ax ester fe �a A/f._� i a�s c�wyp .,c� -%[z, /-ece,-,t �v-eJoprre -.-a--f%�vp+'s_-/N✓orabC�.-_ �nr✓ydr reyf1r�(^� OT3/lu.e, �ryvar p��rin�" Af a"5- 74 _ is sel �'- suPtr7I //4vk 16 -fir /dam erne, �o she tXn . /I Brewer Fabrlo Decorator Centre 570 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, Me. 04401 Dear Counelpys, I" venting In regard to your recent wm on discontinuing Harness Racing at Ban Pah. I knowflat mine brings business to my Shop ewlyywhlOn mal conslono nC had the vNesof horeemen come into my wore afies their husbands were n the races. I feel that by net hating meing Iwuld ban a dNrlmental eB[M an many of the pQal bushresss. We need evanq dollar me can atlmtl to the Cgy of Bangor. I cash you mould reconsider your Me and continue the hap and Irad tion of Haman Racing in Bangor. Thank au,yJ /A Brewing aShop�iWG1ro gRvner .,BMW Queen City Ekon Iib Suu Sl Mnor, We 04401 Q07) MS -M lv .7'. ?091f s gmne-ss ��i D C ti"'91ni Q vat .eng¢ev's .munL4muse 577 Liinin fttel Lldnngmr. Main Bear Counselors I .i tiny in hopes you will reconsider your position on nthe harness r ng at Bass part,. nes you may o. ' a been i hav:Luy lees than great 'p the restaurant v bus1ne55 in the Bangor area. Ifmv a to lose the fifteen to twenty customers per bay e get were and after the r b would probably e Forced u to further reduce o apt staff and kitchen crew. I also have to wonder with the a ergence of the Aroostook county mall is it wise to lessen the diversity which has alway attracted both tourists and shoppers to the Bangor a I understand that the profitability of running any complex or business mist be considered but to not look at the whole picture would be remiss in my opinion. I world like to thank you for taking the time to read my little note and 1 would greatly appreciate It if the counsel would reconsider its decision and give a private business personthe chance to make harness racing work for both the city and the local economy. Ch /,iis,/peealhan A\V••�— Caeaghan's Roundhouso M bangor mall Eovcmbcr 5, 1993 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We have learned with much regret that Harness Racing will no longer be available at Bass Park. Harness Racing has always played a significant role in drawing customers and tourists to the Bangor market area. The decision not to hold Harness Racing in Bangor - will be a great loss to the economic viability of the Greater Bangor area. We urge the continuance of Harness Racing in Bangor. RCD:sfh Sincerely, Roy C! Daigle, MD General Manager 663 Stillwater Avenue, Ban or, Mane 04401 Phone (207) 947-7333/17V (207) 947-8006 TOIno REN CARPET NID wows wm am", nummwm) W as, a - 9en^ ME Mem (mR enom e BREWER None INN (Mmw mat Even Aw1w,m) TmwlemmBowaME&wC men 9sepus 11/08/89 To Whom It Mat Concern: Over the past several years harness rating at Bass Park has had a direct impact on sales in the months that have been relitively soft for us in recent years. Canadians have found it very conveinent and enjoyable to stay with us and go to the r n the evening with many coming specifally to play the horses. In aneconomy that i already struggling this would be a diffinite blow our already declinling o cupancy. We need all the activity, including harness r ing, that we Can get to servive as a business here on main street. Thank you for your attention and time. Manager Red Carpet Inn 400 Man Bnpw•ME gas man ewmas Briggs, Inc. Mai 110 _ _ wiae rerEeHaNE awn V7-8671oFa sat BOX I ass ar.Nmu.mniuewaoalaw 474010 SNCE 1946 November 8, 1993 Mayor Dennis Soucy Bangor City Hall 73 Harlow Street Bangor, MB 04401 Dear Mayor Soucy, I feel that the discontinuing ofHamess Racing at Bass Park will be detrimental to our business. Briggs, Inc sells beverages to the various Bass Park Concessions during Harness Racing. Without Harness Racing, these sales would not be generated. Also the additional sales to adjacent Restaurants, Convenience Stores, and Hotels would decline greatly by the reduction in traffic flow without Harness Racing. I hope you will be able to negotiate an agreement with a private operation so Harrress Racing will remain at Bass Park. Sincerely, rnags pio�fBs6al es CiRB/vat WHOLESALE t,1ft PLO Wholesale Depot • Westgote Mall • 915 Union Slreef •Bangor, ME November 8,1993 No: Bangor City Council Members From: Lowell Wallace General Mananger Wholesale Depot I would like to encourage the City Council of Bangor to reconsider their previous position of discontinuing harness racing at Bass Park. Before being employed at Wholesale Depot in Bangor, I occasionally sited Bangor for the single reason of harness racing. I'm from Waldoboro, Maine which is in Lincoln County, and I know of many individuals from that area that would travel to Bangor for harness racing. My concern s that Bangor is losing an attractive entity for the entire area. Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses will also share inl:the loss of this activity. The City of Bangor has a lot to offer Maine and Canadian citizens. The elimination of harness racing will be felt. I do hope that the council will reconsider their position on this The effect of losing harness racing will have a much wider impact on the entire economy: Hopefully, the financial aspects of the decision can be reconsidered. Z4Re v4gl Lowell Wallace BLUE SEAL FEEDS INC. 876 STILLWATER AVE BANGOR,ME 04401 (207) 947-6326 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, 11-08-93 THE RECENT VOTE TO CLOSE THE TRACK FOR HARNESS RACING CAUSES CONCERN IN OUR ORGANIZATION. DUE TO THE LACK OF HORSES IN THE AREA DRAWN HERE BY THE TRACK, WE ARE ANTICIPATING A CONSIDERABLE SLUMP IN HORSE RELATED SALES. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING YOUR FINAL DECISION. THANK YOU BANGOR TA07alm HARDWARE 21 Washington Street Penobscot Plaza Bangor, Maim 04401 Since 1914 Nov. B. 1993 Bangor City Council Ladies and Gentlemen (207)945-5542 I would like to express an opinion that harness racing has had a positive impact on our business and business in the Bangor area in general. We .hope that the City of Bangor can find some accommodation to keep harness racing in Bangor. Tom Hanson In COMMERCIAL SCREENPRINT & 130 THATCHER Si, BANSOR.NUUME '$fig au MW I wo"vZK2 Without having Harness Racing in the Bangor area, it is our opinion that it will have a negative impact on our business and businesseg-in the Bangor area in general. We hope .the city council will reconsider it's decision to do away With harness racing in Bangor. SS�in�ccecrreelly, �y1}�✓�/�/- ➢dvid Berry V