HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-17 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 @ 5:15 PM
City Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Leonard, Schaefer, Sprague, Tremble, Yacoubagha.
City Staff Present: Krieg, Laurie.
Chair Sprague called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M.
1. SALE OF A PARCEL ON HILDRETH ST. TO JB BROWN & SONS
Economic Development Officer Steve Bolduc presented to the Committee.
Reported a property on Hildreth Street that was provided to the city for the
provision of waste water infrastructure but was never used as such has had an
offer to purchase made it on by owner of adjacent property, with the intention of
joining the two properties. City Assessor provided property value of$24,830, which
has been offered in full by the interested property. Staff recommends accepting
said offer.
Councilor Schaefer moved acceptance of offer to purchase property at $24,830,
seconded by Councilor Tremble. Vote unless no doubted, no doubt.
Councilor Tremble commented that, in the future, it may be advisable to ask the
Committee to approve the City's assessed value being the offered sale price
before presenting it to an interested party. Chair Sprague commented that the
entire acquisition of property process should perhaps be clarified.
City Manager Laurie noted that all sale documents will go through the City Solicitor
anyways, so felt no issue with approving current offer & sale.
2. UPDATE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Development Director Krieg reported that staff is working with a consultant team
on an implementation plan. Krieg requested additional staff time to complete this
process and a delay until February 13t" to present implementation plan at pre-
council meeting.
Chair Sprague asked if any additional meetings outside of the existing pre-council
schedule would be needed during this review process. Krieg felt this would depend
upon level of editing needed in March. Sprague voiced concern over the short
amount of time provided for Committee to review initial plan before meeting. Krieg
confirmed that a second review is scheduled on February 27t" for a more in-depth
review, and that initial meeting is intended just as a first presentation.
3. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN BANGOR PARTNERSHIP
Councilor Leonard presented to the Committee. Noted that as he is not voting
member of Committee he will be taking on role of liaison between Committee and
DBP, with the goal of enhancing the relationship and finding unifying projects on
which both parties can work together.
Two projects that currently would benefit from collaboration were presented: (1)
evaluation of downtown and (2) parking request for garage area.
Leonard requested any suggestions/input/guidance from the Committee as he will
be attending monthly DBP meetings.
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Sarah Pritchard
Admin. Asst.
C&ED