HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-18 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 5:15 PM
Penobscot Room, Lower Floor of Penquis CAP
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Beck, Dean, Fish, Fournier, Hawes, Leonard, Mallar,
Pelletier.
City Staff Present: Collette, Krieg, Saavedra.
Chair Fournier called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M.
1. LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANTS INTRODUCTION
AND PROJECT TIMELINE
Planning Officer Anja Collette presented to the Committee and gave an overview
of the agenda item.
Chris Ginette, Camiros, presented to the Committee and gave a slideshow
presentation on the Land Use Plan implementation project.
Councilor Fish asked about zoning and multi-family housing. Development
Director Anne Krieg responded and confirmed that staff is working on this as part
of the Land Use Plan implementation process.
2. MURAL — KENDUSKEAG PUMP STATION AT BROAD STREET PARK,
Bangor Beautiful requesting permission
Development Director Krieg gave an overview of the agenda item.
Annette Sohns-Dodd, Bangor Beautiful, presented to the Committee and gave an
overview of the mural project.
Councilor Leonard expressed support for the project.
Chair Fournier asked about the timeline for the project — Sohns-Dodd responded
that the design is expected to be finalized by the end of March, with expected
spring installation of the mural.
Council Chair Pelletier commented on the benefit of having so many murals in the
City and expressed support for the project.
Councilor Leonard moved support for the mural project, seconded by Councilor
Fish. Vote unless doubted, no doubt. Motion passed.
3. COMMISSION ON CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR GRANT AWARDS
Development Director Krieg gave an overview of the agenda item and provided a
summary on each recommended grant award.
Councilor Mallar asked for clarification regarding the grant award for Christopher
Packard — Development Director Krieg responded and clarified. Mallar expressed
some concerns regarding awarding grant funds to the same events continuously.
Krieg responded and clarified that the Commission could be asked to amend their
policies regarding grant awards if desired by the Council.
Councilor Leonard moved approval of the grant award recommendations,
seconded by Councilor Fish. Vote unless doubted, no doubt. Motion passed.
4. AIRPORT DIRECTOR CHECK-IN — ACTIVE PROJECT OVERVIEW
Airport Director Jose Saavedra presented to the Committee and gave a summary
of his written report outlining active projects.
Councilor Fish commented on the parking lot expansion and expressed support
for the project.
Council Chair Pelletier asked about the timeline for receiving figures from Breeze
—Airport Director Saavedra responded that it will likely be included in next update.
Chair Fournier asked about some of the DOD data — Airport Director Saavedra
responded and clarified.
Councilor Leonard asked about the numbers of direct flights vs. connecting flights
— Airport Director Saavedra responded and clarified that this is not data that is
tracked. Leonard also asked about successes and challenges for the airport when
looking at the year ahead — Saavedra responded and brought up infrastructure
needs. Leonard also asked about ticket price discrepancies between the Bangor
airport and other nearby airports — Saavedra responded and clarified.
5. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CHECK-IN —
ACTIVE PROJECT OVERVIEW
Development Director Krieg gave a summary of her written report outlining active
projects.
Councilor Leonard expressed gratitude for Development Director Krieg's work.
Meeting adjourned at 6:21 P.M.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Sarah Maquillan
Admin. Asst.
C&ED