HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-03 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 3, 2020after Special Finance Committee
City Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
BED Members Present:Nichols(C), Fournier, Schaefer
City Staff Present:Collins, Conlow, Cromwell, Emery, Krieg, Nicklas, Saucier
Chair Nichols called the meeting to order at 5:17P.M.
______________________________________________________________________
PUBLIC HEARING
1.Public Hearing Regarding 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Use of CDBG Funds
Councilor Fournier moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilor Schaefer.
Tyler Collins, Community and Economic Development Officer,presented an overview of
the CDBG program and process, including potential uses of funding. There is a survey
rd
at www.bangormaine.gov/cdbgfor the public to take until April 3. The public may reach
out to the Community and Economic Development office if they wish to discuss
community needs and potential use of CDBG funds. No one from the public attended
the hearing to speak on this issue. There will be a second public hearing in May.
Councilor Schaefer movedto close the public hearing, seconded by Councilor Fournier.
REGULAR AGENDA
2.Maine Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grant Application
Anne Krieg, Planning Officer, gave an overview of the grant opportunity and projects
proposed. Councilor Schaefer moved approval of the Maine Historic Preservation
Certified Local Government Grant Application, seconded by Councilor Fournier. Vote
unless doubted, no doubt.
3.Amending Chapter 165, Land Development Code by Adding Solar Array as
an Overlay District
Anne Krieg, Planning Officer, gave an overview of the
proposed solar array overlay district.Councilor Fournier
asked if the bond/surety provision could be examined as it
may present a hardship for smaller projects. Staff will look
at this prior to submitting the final language to Council for
first reading.Councilor Schaefermoved approval of the
proposed solar array language,with the note about the bond/surety provision being
reexamined, seconded by Councilor Fournier. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
4.Proposed Text Change to the Land Development Code –Providing Relief for
Non-Conforming Lots
Anne Krieg, Planning Officer, gave an overview of the proposed change to the
nonconformities section of the land development code.City Solicitor Paul Nicklas
provided additional context on situations that would be remedied by this change, and the
caution regarding unintended consequences. Councilor Schaefermoved approval of the
proposed text change to the land development code regarding non-conforming lots,
seconded by Councilor Fournier. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
Councilor Schaefer moved to enter into Executive Session (1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C) ) at
6:04 P.M., seconded by Councilor Fournier.
5.Executive Session–Economic Development –Update –Roundhouse Parcel
–1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C)
Councilor Schaefer moved out of Executive Session at 6:07 P.M., seconded by
Councilor Fournier.
6.Action on Above Item
Councilor Schaefermoved approval of staff recommendation,seconded by Councilor
Fournier. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
Meeting adjourned at 6:08P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Bickford
Development Assistant
C&ED