Presque Isle public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding changes to the Comprehensive Plan and the condemnation of a building at 38 Elizabeth Street. The body will also review credit enhancement agreements and a marijuana ordinance.
- Changes to the City of Presque Isle Comprehensive Plan
- Credit Enhancement Agreements for Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center, Griffith Honda and Presque Isle Holding, LLC
- Condemnation hearing for building at 38 Elizabeth Street
- Warrants #42 - #45 totaling $1,590,867.53
- Solid Waste Hauler Licenses for Gil’s Sanitation, Inc., McNeal’s Trucking, Pine Tree Waste & Star City Sanitation, Inc.
Budget Workshop
The city will conduct a workshop to review the 2022 City Budget. The body will also schedule a public hearing for CEA Agreements and approve a warrant of election for MSAD#1/RSU#79.
- 2022 City Budget workshop
- Scheduling of CEA Agreements public hearing for December 1, 2021
- Approval of Warrant of Election for MSAD#1/RSU#79
- Executive session to discuss real estate
Council
The City Council is conducting a second public hearing on the 2022 municipal budget. The body will also consider a medical marijuana license and a special permit for an event center.
- 2022 Municipal Budget second public hearing
- Medical Marijuana License for Jonathan Martin d/b/a Cloud 9 at 28 Houlton Road
- Approval of 2021 Warrants #36 - #41 totaling $5,186,181.89
- Special Permit for Music, Dancing and Entertainment for Stone Ridge Event Center at 150 Maysville Road
- Appointment of Tim St. Peter as Code Enforcement, Building, Electrical, and Plumbing Inspector
Budget Workshop
The city is conducting a workshop to review the 2022 budget. Discussions will cover specific departments and city services.
- Public Safety Building budget
- Utilities budget
- Debt Service
- Echo Lake
- IT and City Clerk budgets
Budget Workshop
The body is conducting a workshop to review the 2022 budgets for several city departments. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss negotiations.
- Police Department budget review
- Public Works budget review
- Rec & Parks budget review
- Solid Waste budget review
- Industrial Council budget review
Budget Workshop
The city is conducting a workshop to review the 2022 budget. Discussions will cover several municipal departments and services.
- Assessing budget review
- Economic & Community Development budget review
- Finance budget review
- Fire Department budget review
- Library and General Government budget reviews
Council
The City Council is conducting public hearings on the 2022 budget and several ordinance amendments. The body will also consider business licenses for medical marijuana and liquor sales.
- First public hearing for 2022 Municipal Budget
- Medical Marijuana License for Richardson Remedies – Presque Isle, LLC at 719 Main Street
- Liquor Licenses for Mai Tai Inc (449 Main Street) and Lotus Lounge (149 State Street)
- Approval of 2021 Warrants #32 - #35 totaling $1,140,788.79
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 48 General Assistance Ordinance and building standards
Council
The City Council will hold public hearings for several business permits and licenses. The body is also reviewing warrants totaling $1,725,073.67 and discussing the 2022 budget calendar.
- Liquor license for Sodexo America, LLC at 181 Main Street
- Special Permit for Music, Dancing and Entertainment for University of Maine at Presque Isle at 181 Main Street
- Automobile Graveyard Permit for Cowett’s Used Auto Parts at 75 Davis Street and 259 Fort Road
- Approval of 2021 Warrants #28 - #31 totaling $1,725,073.67
- Reappointment of Stephen Richard to Presque Isle Housing Authority
Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the CDBG Rural Housing Preservation Program and the CDBG Ignite PI Resolution. The body will also discuss the ARPA County Agreement and provide updates on City Hall renovations.
- Public hearing: CDBG- Rural Housing Preservation Program
- Public hearing: CDBG- Ignite PI Resolution
- Discussion on ARPA County Agreement
- City Hall Renovation updates
- Discussion on Automobile Graveyard
Joint Planning Board & Council Meeting
The Planning Board and City Council will review a proposed Residential Rental Registration Ordinance. This program would require owners of non-owner-occupied rental properties to register their units with the Code Enforcement Office to ensure safety and sanitary conditions.
- Residential Rental Registration Ordinance review
- Ignite PI Request Letter of Compliance for Community Development Block Grant Project
Council
The Council will consider marijuana licenses for Star City Wellness and Richardson’s Remedies. The meeting also includes discussions on City Hall renovations, the Forum HVAC system, and library landscaping.
- Marijuana License: Star City Wellness at 694 Main Street
- Special Permit: Music, Dancing and Entertainment for The Northeastland Hotel at 436 Main Street
- Marijuana License: Richardson’s Remedies - Presque Isle LLC
- Dangerous Building hearing: 36 Elm St
- 2021 Warrants #20 - #23 totaling $1,316,107.39
Council
The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings on liquor licenses for two Main Street locations. The body will also review warrants totaling $1,457,193.55 and discuss a Tax Anticipation Note.
- Liquor license hearing for Ignite Presque Isle at 436 Main Street
- Liquor license and entertainment permit hearing for Presque Isle Inn at 116 Main Street
- Approval of 2021 Warrants #16 - #19 totaling $1,457,193.55
- Discussion of tax acquired property at 12 & 16 Judd Street
- Review of Downtown TIF Policy and Presque Isle Development Fund Loan
Council
The Presque Isle City Council is holding a workshop to conduct a public hearing. The session focuses on the approval of a Community Development Block Grant for Ignite PI.
- Public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant for Ignite PI
Council
The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings regarding a Community Development Block Grant and a marijuana license. The body will also review several business licenses and discuss infrastructure items including the Echo Lake Sewer System and a truck by-pass.
- Warrants #12 - #15 totaling $1,111,141.19
- Marijuana License for Royal Leaf Apothecary at 415 Main Street
- Community Development Block Grant for Ignite PI
- Dangerous Buildings discussion regarding 14 Park Street
- Taxi Cab License for Jeff’s Taxi
Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on marijuana business ordinances and a specific license application. The body is also reviewing several business licenses and warrants totaling over $1.3 million.
- Proposed changes to Chapter 59A – Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Businesses Ordinance
- Marijuana License application for Full Bloom Cannabis at 483 Main Street
- Approval of 2021 Warrants #8 - #11 totaling $1,350,591.88
- Changes to Rec & Parks Advisory Board By-Laws
- Licenses for taxi services, a pawnbroker, and a bowling alley
Goal Settings Workshop
The City Council is meeting for a goal settings workshop. The agenda includes a discussion on a trackless sidewalk machine and an executive session regarding negotiations.
- Trackless Sidewalk Machine
- 2021 Goal Settings Workshop
- Executive session regarding negotiations pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(E)
Council
The Presque Isle City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a marijuana license for a business at 540 Main Street. The body will also review warrants totaling over $1.8 million and discuss updates to city ordinances and reserves.
- Marijuana license application for Northern Maine Flower at 540 Main Street
- Approval of 2021 Warrants #4 - #7 totaling $1,831,908.62
- Proposed changes to Chapter 59A – Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Businesses Ordinance
- Proposed changes to Rec & Parks Advisory Board By-Laws
- Fire Capital Reserve Adjustment
Goal Settings Workshop
The City Council will conduct a workshop to establish goals for the year. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss economic development and real estate.
- Executive session regarding Economic Development
- Executive session regarding Real Estate
- 2021 Goal Settings Workshop
Council
The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings on three liquor license applications. The body will also review budget actuals for 2020 and discuss several infrastructure and property items.
- Liquor license and entertainment permits for Presque Isle Country Club (35 Parkhurst Siding Road) and Irish Setter Pub (710 Main Street)
- Liquor license for Mainely Mexican (6 State Road)
- Approval of 2020 and 2021 warrants totaling $1,836,600.35
- Discussion of Davis Street Extension Discontinuance
- Review of Forum HVAC Upgrade RFQ and Public Safety Building dispatch console
Council
The City Council will administer oaths to new members, elect leadership, and fill various board and city official appointments. The meeting includes a public hearing to re-pass 19 ordinances and a hearing regarding a dangerous building.
- Public hearing to condemn dangerous building at 9 Allen Street
- Approval of 2020 Warrants #47 - #50 totaling $3,903,806.67
- Request to re-pass 19 ordinances including Traffic Regulations and Fire Prevention code
- Appointment of Richard Currier as City Attorney and Thomas King as City Clerk
- Approval of Solid Waste Hauler Licenses for Gil’s Sanitation, Inc., McNeal’s Trucking, Pine Tree Waste, and Star City Sanitation, Inc.