HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 5:15 PM
Penobscot Room, Lower Floor of Penquis CAP
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Beck, Fish, Fournier, Hawes, Leonard, Pelletier,
Tremble.
City Staff Present: Krieg, Willette.
Chair Fournier called the meeting to order at 5:18 P.M.
1. LIVABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR PRENTISS
WOODS IMPROVEMENTS
Development Director Anne Krieg gave an overview of the agenda item and the
proposed use of grant funds.
Chair Fournier asked how staff was notified of the grant and whether this would be
handled by the City's grant writer. Development Director Krieg and Parks &
Recreation Director Tracy Willette responded and clarified.
Councilor Hawes asked when the work is expected to be done once grant funds
are disbursed — Parks & Recreation Director Willette responded that they are
aiming for the spring.
Councilor Leonard moved acceptance, seconded by Councilor Fish. Vote unless
doubted, no doubt. Motion passed.
2. CITY PROPERTY USE REQUEST — DOWNTOWN BANGOR
PARTNERSHIP
Parks & Recreation Director Willette gave an overview of the agenda item and the
proposed use of City property.
Councilor Hawes expressed support for the proposal.
Councilor Leonard suggested that any light installation be less "flashy" than other
light installations presently in the City.
Chair Fournier asked about the cost of the proposal — Parks & Recreation Director
Willette confirmed that any associated costs will be incurred by Downtown Bangor
Partnership.
Councilor Leonard moved staff recommendation, seconded by Councilor Fish.
Vote unless doubted, no doubt. Motion passed.
Betsy Lundy, Downtown Bangor Partnership, presented to the Committee and
asked whether an additional light installation could be added to this proposal.
Councilors Hawes and Dean asked for clarification about the location and any
potential safety hazards — Lundy responded and clarified.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION — 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C), Disposition of Real
Property or Economic Development
Councilor Hawes moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §
405(6)(C). Roll call vote conducted — all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Sarah Maquillan
Admin. Asst.
C&ED
