Office of the Council Clerk Thursday, September 23, 2004
City of Gardiner, Maine Regular Council Meeting
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
In the Absence of Mayor Rines, Councilor Hanley called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Stephen Hanley, At-Large
Dennis Doiron, At-Large Michael Webster, District 1 Phil Hart, District 4 Richard Rambo, District 2
Jeffrey Kobrock, City Manager
Molly Gallant, Council Clerk
Mayor Rines & Councilor Dellert absent.
3. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, & PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Consideration of Comments from the Public on Issues that
Do Not Appear Elsewhere on the Agenda (Please limit comments
to five minutes.)
No Public Comment.
3. NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Hanley asked if there were any objections to taking an item out of order, there were none.
4,4 Consideration of Implementing Waterfront Redevelopment Project.
Summary
The Waterfront Task Force, backed up by the Economic Development
Committee, Gardiner Main Street, and other major stakeholders, recommends
the City Council proceed with the following scope of work, to be funded via the
current Waterfront Development budget ($1,085,095 available):
Design Phase #1 (Fall 04) – Amend Scope of Work w/ Kleinschmidt, phase work
within budget for shore stabilization (525’ timber crib re-build and railing, fender
pylons with bumpers tied in timber crib, fishing platforms, canoe/kayak launch,
walking path, benches, picnic area, and signage. Also level unused area for
parking, events, etc.) - $600,000 allocation (with expectation of leveraging more
funds) Allocate $100,000 of public investment to leverage major private investments ($1million +) in waterfront restaurants and sporting goods facilities.
Design Phase #2 (Winter 05) – Solicit design proposals in open process for
pedestrian connections, entry design, signage, bathrooms & showers, water
fountains, and parking - $300,000 allocation (with expectation of leveraging more
funds)
Design Phase #3 (Spring/Summer 05) – Solicit proposals for operator, then
design a marina (with power, fuel, pump out), multi-purpose docking area, and
other amenities
Design Phase #4 (Spring 06) – Kennebec River Rail Trail Trail Head ($202,400)
Design Phase #5 - Amphitheater Development
The plan is based on work done by Planning Decisions, Kent Associates, Gates
Leighton Associates, and Kleinschmidt Associates over the past three years.
Intended Action
1. Accept the recommendations from Planning Decisions Inc. and Kleinschmidt
Associates.
2. Adopt the scope of work recommended.
3. Allocate the budget as recommended
Motion by Councilor Rambo and seconded by Councilor Doiron to Accept Implementation of Waterfront Redevelopment Project.
Vote: 7 in favor (Mayor Rines present) 0 – opposed Motion: passes
4.1 Consideration of Adopting a Projected 1% Tax Cap Municipal Budget. Tax Cap Bullets/Ways & Means/Organizational Chart/General Fund Summary/General Fund Detail
Overall City Services Reduced By 58 %
Public Safety Reduced By 73% - Local Police Eliminated
Public Works Reduced By 28% - All Services Delivered
Contractually
Community Services (Library, Recreation) Eliminated as City
Services
City Hall Services Reduced By 73%
All Economic Development/Community Improvement Projects
Eliminated
City Services Budget Reduced from $4.31 Million to $1.96 Million –
58%
Motion by Councilor Doiron and seconded by Councilor Rambo to Accept Adopting a Projected 1% Tax Cap Municipal Budget. Tax Cap Bullets/Ways & Means/Organizational Chart/General Fund Summary/General Fund Detail.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion:passes
4.2 Consideration of Resolution 04-48, Summarizing Negative Impacts to City Services and Opposing 1% Tax Cap Initiative.
Motion by Councilor Webster and seconded by Councilor Nickless to Accept Resolution 04-48, Summarizing Negative Impacts to City Services and Opposing 1% Tax Cap Initiative.
Vote: 7 in favor 0 – opposed Motion: passes
4.3 Discussion of Staffing Patterns & Levels for efficient Delivery of City Services.
Councilor Rambo stated that he was wondering if the Council would be interested in hiring a consultant or organizing a committee to study the efficiency of City Services. The Council stated that it might be a good idea, and will review this again after the November election.
5. CITY MANAGERS REPORT
Manager Kobrock stated that the School Board is meeting this evening discussing the Palesky Referendum they may want to meet with the Council to discuss at some point, Manager Kobrock will keep the Council posted.
6. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilor Webster stated that the Council will soon be losing two Council members and wondered if there should be a recognition for the service. Mayor Rines stated that it was a good idea.
Councilor Rambo asked if there would be group picture before the change, the Council decided to have a picture of the new Council when the picture was being taken of the old Council.
Councilor Nickless stated that he has been serving on the Northwest Quadrant Committee, they recently interviewed two very good firms for the project and decided on one.
Mayor Rines stated that the Council will meet next Thursday night in Executive Session to discuss City Manager compensation. Mayor Rines also stated that there will be a recognition night for all those who have served on Boards and Commissions with a gift for all. Mayor Rines stated that he will not be appointing a successor to the Water District until after the election.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rines adjourned the meeting at 8:56 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Molly M. Gallant
Council Clerk
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