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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-03 Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes ; --=+ . COMMUNITY& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 3, 1997 @5:00 PM � MINUTES COMMITTEE PRESENT: Councilor James 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. Martzial, C.D. Housing Resources Coordinator Steve Bolduc, Economic Development Officer John Lord,Planning Officer Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement Officer Ron Heller,Finance Director Gary Jewell, Parking Supervisor Erik Stumpfel, City Solicitor OTHERS PRESENT: Robert Wood, Properiy Owner on Blackstone Street Bangor Residents � The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair, Councilor James Tyler at 5:15 PM. ITEM#1 -Referral of Ordinance 97-368, Amending Chapter III,Article 6, Schedule I of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor-Parking Prohibited at All Times - Blackstone Street The width of this street does not conform to minimum standards for parking on both sides but as the traffic flow is light,the Police Department has indicated that parking could be allowed on one side. They suggested that one side only parking be e�ended commencing at the intersection with Leighton and Norfolk Streets on the southerly side of said street as defined by signs. After much discussion Committee suggested that the one side parking be kept on the same side for the entire block of Blackstone. A motion was then made and seconded to have the Parking Supervisor review the Committee's suggestion and report back to Committee with his findings. So voted. ITEM#2 - Feasibility of a Multi-Purpose Stadium Staff presented to the Committee a draft Council Resolve outlining the process that � Committee shall perform in its report on the feasibility of a multi-purpose stadium. " A question and answer period followed. ,� _�.; 2/ � A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of this Resolve to the City Council. So voted. ITEM#3 - Waterfront-Update on Activities Rod McKay suggested that due to lack of time at today's meeting that this item be tabled until the next regularly scheduled C&ED meeting. So moved. ITEM#4 - 6 Central Street-Roof Replacement and Other Improvements Rod McKay updated the Committee on necessary improvements and their associated costs for repairs to the Grants Building located at 6 Central Street which currently houses Cadillac Mountain Sports. These repairs will help stabilize the building as well as add value to it. Committee directed Staff to forward this item to the City Finance Committee for further review. ITEM#5 -BanAir Road Project • This road project is necessitated due to the new Federal Express project-the cost of the road is $142,000 plus closing costs. The closing will most likely take place within the next week or two. An order will be placed on the upcoming Council Agenda to ratify the agreements associated with this project. A motion was made and seconded to approve this as presented. So voted. ITEM#6 - Executive Session-Negotiation for Sale of BanAir Lot A motion was made and seconded to go into Executive Session. So voted. ITEM#7 - Code Enforcement Update Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement Officer,presented a request from a tenant of an apartment on Garland Street asking for an opportunity to meet with the Council to discuss the City-wide noise ordinance. Dan stated that this tenant has met with City Staff several times over the past couple of years about this issue. Dan asked Committee if they would like this item to be placed on the next Committee agenda. A motion was made and seconded to have this item taken up at the Municipal Operations Committee. So voted. • ITEM#8 - Planning Update No items were taken up. ...; , _ 3/ � ITEM#9 -Executive Session-Land Disposition A motion was made and seconded to go into Executive Session to hear this item. So voted. With no further business at hand,the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM. rP � �