HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-27 Business and Economic Development Committee Minutes BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 5:15 PM
Penobscot Room, Lower Floor of Penquis CAP
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Beck, Dean, Fish, Fournier, Hawes, Leonard, Mallar,
Pelletier, Tremble.
City Staff Present: Krieg, Stanicki.
Chair Fournier called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M.
1. CEDAR FALLS MOBILE HOME PARK, Follow-up discussion
Development Director Anne Krieg presented to the Committee and provided an
update on the financing for the purchase of the Cedar Falls Mobile Home Park.
Councilor Fournier asked to clarify the purchase price — Development Director
Krieg and clarified the purchase price, as well as the costs of site work and closing
fees.
Councilor Tremble asked about the site work — Community Development Officer
Robyn Stanicki responded and clarified.
Councilor Mallar asked about requirements for staff support for this project, and
what the cost of staff time will be — Development Director Krieg responded and
clarified that the administration of these types of projects is included in staff's daily
responsibilities. Community Development Officer Stanicki provided additional
clarification about the amount of time spent on this type of administrative support.
Councilor Tremble asked about what is involved in application review for this
project — Community Development Officer Stanicki responded and clarified.
Councilor Beck asked for clarification about the empty lots in the park and
proposed additions — Community Development Officer Stanicki responded and
confirmed the number of additional housing units to be provided. Beck expressed
support for these additions.
Councilor Hawes moved acceptance of staff's recommendation to move forward
with the project, seconded by Councilor Fish. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
Motion passed.
2. OTHER BUSINESS
Councilor Mallar asked for additional clarification regarding the TIF program —
Development Director Anne Krieg responded and clarified. Mallar expressed some
concern regarding the valuation process— Krieg responded that she would provide
him with the State statute. Mallar also asked about upcoming proposed changes
to the City's TIF policy — Krieg responded and clarified.
Meeting adjourned at 5:26 P.M.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Sarah Maquillan
Admin. Asst.
C&ED