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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday,December 8, 2020, 5:15 P.M.
City Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
BED Members Present:Fournier (c),Davitt,Dubay,Schaefer,Sprague
Non-BED Members Present:Nichols
City Staff Present: Conlow, Emery, Krieg
Chair Fournier called the meeting to order at 5:16 P.M
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1.Land Development Code Amendments to Support Outdoor Seating
Planning Officer Krieg gave an overview of the proposed changes. Councilor Schaefer
asked about parklets, Director Emery clarified those are not affected by this as they are
in the DDD zone. Councilor Davitt supports this work. Councilor Sprague asks about the
need for this and measures to support the business community outside of downtown as
well. Director Emery noted the downtown measures will be part of the DBP report
coming back in December.
No action was taken, as this was an informational update to assess initial support.
2.CHOM/Schoolhouse Apartments -Credit Enhancement Agreement and UDAG
Director Emery gave a brief overview of the Schoolhouse project and proposed
assistance. Councilor Schaefermoved approval of staff recommendation for the 36%
CEA for 15 years and forgiveness of the $160,000 UDAG loan, seconded by Councilor
Davitt.Roll call vote: Davitt yes, Dubay yes, Schaefer yes, Sprague yes, Committee
Chair Fournier yes. 5in favor,0opposed. Motion has passage. Will appear on 12/14
Council agenda.
Meeting adjourned at 5:27P.M.