HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-19 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, August 19, 2024 @ 5:15 PM
Penobscot Room, Lower Floor of Penquis CAP
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Fournier, Hawes, Leonard, Pelletier, Schaefer,
Tremble, Yacoubagha.
City Staff Present: Collette, Krieg, Saavedra, Szewczyk.
Chair Hawes called the meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
1. PROPOSED CHANGES TO MOBILE HOME PARK REQUIREMENTS —
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, Action requested to make a
recommendation to move forward
Planning Officer Anja Collette presented to the Committee and gave overview of
proposed changes and State law LD 337.
Councilor Leonard asked about proposed roofing requirements and whether these
would conflict with materials used in 3D-printed homes — Planning Officer Collette
responded that she would look into this.
Councilor Schaefer expressed support for the proposed changes.
Councilor Schaefer moved recommendation to move forward, seconded by
Councilor Tremble. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
2. AIRPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Airport Director Jose Saavedra presented to the Committee and gave report on
ongoing construction projects, Brownfields project, passenger traffic numbers,
staff's participation at the Farnborough Air Show, recent visit from United Airlines,
community engagement activities, Honor Flight Maine, and yearly compliance
inspection.
Councilor Schaefer expressed support for the Honor Flight coordination.
3. PROPOSED THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH WATERFRONT
CONCERTS,Action requested to make a recommendation to move forward
City Solicitor David Szewczyk presented to the Committee and gave overview of
proposed lease amendment.
Councilor Tremble expressed a desire to have a set cost that Waterfront Concerts
will agree to pay, rather than leaving this open-ended. City Solicitor Szewczyk
clarified conversations that have already occurred between WaterFront Concerts
and staff, and the plan moving forward.
Chair Hawes expressed support for the mural project, but mentioned some
concerns about the fence.
Councilor Leonard moved recommendation to move forward, seconded by
Councilor Schaefer. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
Councilor Schaefer moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to 1 MRSA §405
(6)(E), Consultation with City Solicitor — Discussion of Legal Rights & Duties, and
Economic Development — Disposition of Real Property. Seconded by Councilor
Tremble. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Sarah Maquillan
Admin. Asst.
C&ED