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CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL Monday, December 12, 2016 - 7:00 PM City Hall - Conference Room 200A CALL TO ORDER SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDING SECRETARY ROLL CALL STAFF IN ATTENDANCE COUNCIL PROCLAMATION 1. Council presentation ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. Regular and non-public meeting minutes of November 28, 2016 CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR 1. Temporary Traffic Order 2017-1 Penny Pitou Travel - Community Blood Drive CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA INTERVIEWS COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public hearing for Resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Streetscape Enhancements. The City Council has accepted the streetscape enhancements recommended by the Weirs TIF Advisory Board at the meeting held on October 11, 2016. The proposed resolution would formalize the prior motion. PRESENTATIONS MAYOR'S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS *Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when necessary. 1. FINANCE: (Lipman, Hamel, Baer) (a) Downtown TIF Financing (b) WOW Trail Funding (c) Conversion of street lights to LED (d) HB 430 - Expansion of the Veterans' Tax Credit 2. PUBLIC SAFETY: (Baer, Doyle, Bownes) Page 1 of 37  (a) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents 3. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES: (Doyle, Bolduc, Bownes) (a) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (b) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns (c) Procedural review of grant applications 4. LANDS and BUILDINGS: (Hamel, Lipman ,Bolduc) (a) Downtown parking garage (b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings LIAISON REPORT CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Financial and Operational Trends Report 2. Monthly Economic Development Update NEW BUSINESS 1. Scoring of the City Flag Contest and recognizing winners 2. Sale of Lot #13 in the Lakes Business Park UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Unsolicited offer to purchase City-owned property at 23 Elm Street (Lakeport Fire Station) and additional parcels in close proximity 2. Second reading of Resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bond and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Streetscape Enhancements as previously accepted by the Council on October 11, 2016 NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS COUNCIL COMMENTS NON-PUBLIC SESSION According to RSA 91-A:3, II: (a) The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the investigation of any charges against him, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee. (c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community. (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof because of his membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise Page 2 of 37 settled. (i) Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency functions including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or state safety officials that are directly intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or widespread injury or loss of life. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Ordinance amendment relative to Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (tabled at the meeting of 9/28/15) 2. Second reading of a resolution relative to the adoption of RSA 31:95-b, Appropriation of funds made available during the year (tabled at the meeting of 11/23/15 pending the outcome of legal matters) 3. Master Plan 4. Milfoil Treatment Funding Request 5. Sewer & Water Master Plan 6. Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste Disposal Cost Reduction 7. Strategic Planning/Goal Setting 8. WOW Trail ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/2/2016 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Regular and non-public meeting minutes of November 28, 2016 DISCUSSION: Minutes of the regular meeting were distributed to the City Council on Friday, December 2, 2016. No corrections have been recieved. Minutes of the non-public meeting were distributed by Councilor Doyle. The minutes of this meeting were sealed. If there are no changed or corrections offered the minutes are accepted as distributed. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Draft minutes Backup Material 12/9/2016 11_28_16-DRAFT.pdf Page 4 of 37  CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL Monday, November 28, 2016 - 7:00 PM City Hall - Conference Room 200A CALL TO ORDER Mayor Engler called the meeting to order at the above date and time. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Armand Bolduc led the Salute to the Flag. RECORDING SECRETARY Deputy City Clerk Stacy Anders ROLL CALL Deputy Clerk Anders called the roll with the following in attendance: Ava Doyle, David Bownes, Henry Lipman, Brenda Baer, Robert Hamel and Armand Bolduc Mayor Engler noted that all six (6) Councilors are in attendance and a quorum is established. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE T AF City Manager Scott Myers, Finance Director Donna Woodaman COUNCIL PROCLAMATION Mayor Engler noted that a presentation will not take place this evening as previously noted on the agenda. R ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS (1) Regular Meeting minutes of November 14, 2016 D Minutes of the November 14, 2016 meeting were distributed to the City Council on November 21, 2016. No corrections have been received. With no further corrections the minutes are accepted as distributed. CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA INTERVIEWS COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING (1) Public Hearing on Resolution #2016-30 authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend grants on behalf of the City in the amount of $7,500 for the NH Department of Safety Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA #97.039) Page 5 of 37  Notice of this public hearing was made in the Tuesday, November 22, 2016 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, at City Hall, the Gale Memorial Library, the Laconia Community Center and the offices of the Laconia School District. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. With no members of the public wishing to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m. This resolution is scheduled for action under Unfinished Business this evening. (2) Public Hearing on Ordinance #04.2016.04 amending Chapter 59, Parks & Recreation Commission as it pertains to Powers and Duties to approve requests for fundraising Notice of this public hearing was made in the Tuesday, November 22, 2016 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, at City Hall, the Gale Memorial Library, the Laconia Community Center and the offices of the Laconia School District. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. With no members of the public wishing to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m. PRESENTATIONS MAYOR'S REPORT T Mayor Engler commented on the success of the Holiday Parade held this past weekend AF and even though the parade started a little later than planned the Laconia Main Street Initiative did a great job planning the event. The lighting of the new City Christmas Tree was also done at the conclusion of the parade and the Laconia Main Street Initiative and Parks & Recreation Department were thanked for the arrangements to get the new tree installed in the park. R Mayor Engler advised the Council that the last meeting of the committee formed with the charge to determine the outcome of the Laconia State School property will be this Friday in Concord. Former Mayor Matt Lahey has forwarded the draft report of the committee to the Mayor last week. The property will be offered for sale "as is", meaning the buildings D will be left in the current condition, the parcels used by the State at this time will be subdivided out, and the easements currently given by the State will still be in effect. With everything taken into consideration, as well as the conditions being added to the purchase of the property, it is believed that the property will have no value to a purchaser. COMMITTEE REPORTS *Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when necessary. (1) FINANCE (a) Downtown TIF Financing (b) WOW Trail Funding (c) Conversion of street lights to LED Page 6 of 37  (d) HB 430 - Expansion of the Veterans' Tax Credit (2) PUBLIC SAFETY (a) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents (3) GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES (a) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (b) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns (c) Procedural review of grant applications (4) LANDS and BUILDINGS (a) Downtown parking garage (b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings LIASON REPORT T AF Councilor Bownes reported that the Acting Chair of the Planning Board called a special meeting last week to discuss the new accessory uses that will becoming effective as well as the proposed change of use table that was proposed by Councilor Bownes. It is unknown if this will be heard in December or January and is dependent on who is available. CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS MANAGER'S REPORTR D (1) Project Updates Report City Manager Myers reviewed the report. (2) Other Items Councilor Hamel discussed the problems on Highland Street. Public Works Director Wes Anderson replied that he was assured by the contractor that everything that was needing to be corrected had been but will be going through the area again to identify any additional items that need to be corrected. The contract was awarded for cuts as a multiyear and the hope is to have the remaining areas addressed in the spring. City Manager Myers advised that Director Anderson was not involved in the initial agreement made and as he is getting up to speed he is also working on efficiency moving forward to prevent delays. Councilor Lipman asked if the problems with the contractor may effect the awarding of bidding in the future and it was confirmed that it may. Councilor Hamel noted that Veterans Square is poorly lit and suggested having the Page 7 of 37  City Manager look into placing lights in the grass area to improve the lighting. City Manager Myers agreed that this can be looked into and noted that with the LED lighting upgrade the contractor will determine areas that need additional lighting; this area will be impressed on the contractor as being in need of review. There was continued discussion on the condition of the lamp shades. Councilor Hamel asked if there was a time frame on the hiring a new Planning Director. City Manager Myers replied that this is a priority but he cannot give further details at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Engler advised that in order to accommodate the members of the public in attendance he would be moving to Unfinished Business, item 3, at this time. (1) Report of the Flag Committee and finalists presentation and a discussion with the City Council regarding how they would like to proceed Councilor Bownes reviewed the minutes of the Flag Committee meeting held on November 17, 2016. The Committee has presented the Council with the six (6) finalists they have chosen. T Mayor Engler confirmed that the Committee would like the Council to determine if the current flag will be replaced before deciding if there are winners of the contest, AF and if the Council chooses to stick with the flag in place what happens to the "winners". Council Bownes replied that the Council can make the decision to not replace the flag but they will still need to determine a first ($500), second ($300) and third ($200) place because the contest was conducted. Mayor Engler commented that it seems like if the Council doesn't want to change R the flag it seems anticlimactic to determine winners first. Councilor Bownes replied that the Committee is not preferential to any procedure but he would like to allow Bree Henderson to review the submissions that were chosen as the finalists for the Council. Mayor Engler invited B. Henderson to do so. D B. Henderson reviewed the criteria for selection of the finalists from the Good Flag, Bad Flag publication. Some areas discussed included the need to keep excessive detail, such as seals, and words off of the flag, keeping the colors to no more than three (3) basic colors, and being able to identify the flag from a distance rather than up close. In explaining the criteria the submissions were reviewed. It was noted that the design elements of the flag can be incorporated into other projects or locations within the City. Discussion followed on the process moving forward and if the Council would decide to keep the current flag or replace it. Motion to retain the current City of Laconia flag at this time made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc. There was discussion about the original intent of the proposal to consider a new flag, as well as the branding concept that was initiated with the process, as well as Page 8 of 37  the ownership of the designs that were submitted if there are prizes being given, and the underwhelming nature of the submissions because they don't seem to represent the City. Mayor Engler called the question and the motion passed on a 5-1 vote (For: Doyle, Lipman, Baer, Hamel, Bolduc; Against: Bownes) Discussion followed regarding how to proceed with the selection of winners of the contest and it was decided to wait until the next Council meeting and each Councilor will submit a ranking of each flag to Nancy Brown no later than the Friday before the next meeting. The winners will be determined after the Council has ranked. Mayor Engler thanked all of the members of the Committee for the hard work on this contest. (2) Approval of an amended Memorandum of Understanding between the Laconia Board of Public Library Trustees , the City of Laconia and the Belknap County Economic Development Council T Mayor Engler explained that this is an amended agreement that was required because in the review of the original agreement by the NH Attorney General's Office it was determined that the terms were not sufficient to justify the amount of AF the donation. The terms have been revised and a 50 year term has been added to the amendment; upon approval the amended agreement will be forwarded to the Attorney General's Office for consideration. There has been a condition placed in the agreement that any sale of the property during the 50 year term would bind the purchaser to the existing agreement. R Discussion included the terms of the agreement, the procedure for donations from a Trust Fund, expenses noted in the agreement, and future ownership of the theater in conjunction of the terms of the agreement. D Motion to approve the amended Memorandum of Understanding between the Laconia Board of Public Library Trustees, the City of Laconia the Belknap County Economic Development Council and to authorize the City Manager to sign the document on behalf of the City made by Councilor Bownes and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. (3) First Reading of Resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Enhancements and a request to schedule a public hearing on December 12, 2016 during the regular City Council meeting The City Council has approved the recommendations of the Weirs TIF Advisory Board for enhancements being made in conjunction with the Lakeside Avenue project. At this time we are preparing to issue the bonds and notes. This resolution would formalize the City Council's prior decision. Motion to waive a reading of this resolution in its entirety and to read by title only made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion Page 9 of 37  passed with all in favor. City Manager Myers advised that the Finance Committee needs to authorize the bond, which most of them are handled during the budget process. This particular bond happened outside of the budget process therefore a public hearing is needed. When the Finance Committee meets this evening to discuss the bond for the Lakeside Avenue project, drainage improvements on Messer Street, and the Weirs Beach sand restoration project, the vote will be finalized but the terms of the Weirs TIF Streetscape Enhancements will be approved contingent on the public input and second reading on December 12, 2016. A first reading of Resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Enhancements and to schedule a public hearing on December 12, 2016 during the regular City Council meeting moved by Councilor Lipman and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. (4) Update of City Council Goals and Objectives City Manager Myers reviewed the update on the goals adopted in April. The full T Council Goals and Objectives document can be found under the "News and Current Reports" section of the City website. AF Discussion included the need for updates on the Master Plan process, accomplishing the goals set forth in different areas of the document, leverage of resources with inter-municipal relationships to increase the economic value of what the City is delivering to residents, uncontrolled costs affecting the City that contribute to the progress of some goals, budget processes and a spreadsheet containing the last Master Plan that was passed in 2007. R It was requested to have an update of the Master Plan process at the meeting on December 12, 2016. D It was also requested to have a better communication system with the City's delegates at the State level to make sure they understand the effects of the items that are passed down to the local levels. City Manager Myers explained that the LSR process is ongoing at this time and the incoming legislators will be focusing on the committee bills. It will need to be the goal of the City to focus on when bills are coming out of committee so we can have a better understanding of what is progressing; the more the representatives hear from the elected bodies of the municipalities they will get the sense of what is important. It was advised that the delegation will be invited to a meeting in January, as is customary after they are elected, to discuss the upcoming session with the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 10 of 37 (1) Second Reading on Resolution #2016-30 authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend grants on behalf of the City in the amount of $7,500 for the NH Department of Safety Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA #97.039) A Second Reading of Resolution #2016-30 authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend grants on behalf of the City in the amount of $7,500 for the NH Department of Safety Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA #97.039) with a City share of $2,500 moved by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Hamel ; the motion passed with all in favor. (2) Ordinance #04.2016.04 amending Chapter 59, Parks & Recreation Commission as it pertains to Powers and Duties to approve requests for fundraising Motion to approve the Ordinance # 04.2016.04 amending Chapter 59, Parks & Recreation Commission, as presented made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Hamel. Councilor Lipman noted concern regarding the definition of the $2,000 revenue noted in section 1. City Manager Myers and Mayor Engler replied that it is understood to be gross revenue. City Manager Myers further noted that there will T be further checks and balance by the submission of a report from the Parks & Recreation Commission to the Council on a monthly basis. AF Councilor Lipman requested to insert the word "gross" before "revenue" in section 1 of the proposed ordinance. Councilor Hamel commented that when the changes were being discussed he recalled that City Manager Myers would be consulted if there was a questionable request. City Manager Myers confirmed that he, as well as the Parks & Recreation Director, would bring it to the Council to be safe. R Motion to amend the ordinance to insert the word "gross" before "revenue" in section 1 of the proposed ordinance made by Councilor Lipman and seconded D by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in favor. Mayor Engler called the question on the main motion; the motion passed with all in favor. (3) Unsolicited offer to purchase City-owned property at 23 Elm Street and additional parcels in close proximity Motion to reject the current offer from Lakeport Landing Marina to purchase the parcels at this time after review of the appraisals for each parcel made by Councilor Bownes and seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed on a vote of 5-1 (For: Doyle, Bownes, Lipman, Hamel, Bolduc; Against: Baer) Mayor Engler advised that the Council has instructed administration to report back to the Council on December 12, 2016 with an outline of a proposal to place the three (3) parcels, identified as the Lakeport Fire Station lot, the lot immediately behind, and the property to the right that is not being conveyed to Irwin Marine, by which the Council can place them out to open bid. The outline will be inclusive of all Page 11 of 37  conditions to the sale of the property, which will not only be contingent on price but the intended use of the property as well as the time frame planned to utilize the property. The meeting continued with the New Business as listed. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Bolduc reminded everyone of the upcoming Christmas Village at the Community Center beginning this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the weekend. Councilor Baer commented that the new park at Busy Corner is in good shape and asked if a name has been chosen at this time because she has received a request to submit a name for consideration. City Manager Myers replied that this has not been considered but it would be a Council decision to do so. The funds to complete the park will be made available to the City in the spring to complete the landscaping in the park. T Councilor Hamel stated the Children's Auction will begin on December 6, 2016 and broadcast on LRPA as well as the radio again this year. Mayor Engler confirmed that everyone will get Channel 25 and Councilor Hamel replied that they will. AF NON-PUBLIC SESSION According to RSA 91-A:3, II (a) The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the investigation of any charges against him, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee. (c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other R than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community. D (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof because of his membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled. (i) Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency functions including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or state safety officials that are directly intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or widespread injury or loss of life. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (1) Ordinance amendment relative to Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (tabled at the meeting of 9/28/15) (2) Second reading of a resolution relative to the adoption of RSA 31:95-b, Appropriation of funds made available during the year (tabled at the meeting of 11/23/15 pending the outcome of legal matters) Page 12 of 37  (3) Master Plan (4) Milfoil Treatment Funding Request (5) Sewer & Water Master Plan (6) Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste Disposal Cost Reduction (7) Strategic Planning/Goal Setting (8) WOW Trail ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Stacy Anders T Deputy City Clerk AF R D Page 13 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/4/2016 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Temporary Traffic Order 2017-1 Penny Pitou Travel - Community Blood Drive DISCUSSION: This is a recurring request. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2017-1 for a Community Blood Drive, as presented." ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name TTO 2017-1 Backup Material 12/6/2016 TTO_2017- 1_Penny_Pitou_Blood_Drive.pdf Page 14 of 37  TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ORDER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 2017-1 According to the provisions of Chapter 221, Section 52 of the Laconia City Ordinances, the Laconia City Council hereby adopts the following Temporary Traffic Control Order: 1. That ten (10) parking spaces in the municipal parking lot fronting Beacon St. East directly across from Penny Pitou Travel be reserved for an American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, January 21, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 2. That a 37’ Red Cross bloodmobile will be parked in this area on the above date and times. Access to office and restroom facilities will be provided courtesy of Penny Pitou Travel. 3. That a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) naming the City of Laconia as an additional insured shall be provide for this event by the Red Cross. 4. Provisions shall be made by the organizers for the containment and removal of all solid waste from the designated area generated by the event. 5. The Laconia Public Works Department will provide the organizers with barricades to restrict parking in the area designated for the bloodmobile. The provisions of this order shall expire at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2016. Passed and approved by the Laconia City Council on this 12th day of December, 2016. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk Issued this 12th day of December, 2016 Scott Myers, City Manager Page 15 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/7/2016 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Public hearing for Resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Streetscape Enhancements. The City Council has accepted the streetscape enhancements recommended by the Weirs TIF Advisory Board at the meeting held on October 11, 2016. The proposed resolution would formalize the prior motion. DISCUSSION: Notice of this public hearing was made in the Wednesday, November 30, 2016 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, at City Hall, the Gale Memorial Library, the Laconia Community Center and the offices of the Laconia School District. A second reading of this resolution is scheduled under Unfinished Business this evening. Page 16 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/4/2016 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Financial and Financial_and_Operational_Trends_- Operational Trends Backup Material 12/8/2016 _December_2016.pdf Report Page 17 of 37 Page 18 of 37 Page 19 of 37 Page 20 of 37 Page 21 of 37 Page 22 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/4/2016 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Monthly Economic Backup 12/8/2016 Monthly_Economic_Development_Report_December_2016.pdf Development Material Report Page 23 of 37  MONTHLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT NOVEMBER, 2016 Laconia’s Unemployment Rate Geography October September October 2016 2016 2015 Laconia 2.5% 2.7% 3.1% Belknap County 2.3% 2.5% 2.8% Concord 2.1% 2.4% 2.6% Manchester 2.5% 2.8% 3.2% State of NH 2.3% 2.6% 2.9% Employment & Wages Laconia, NH MicroNECTA - 1st QUARTER 2016 January February March Average Average 2016 2016 2016 Quarterly Weekly Industry Units Empl. Empl. Empl. Empl. Wage Total, Private plus Government 806 12,238 12,308 12,205 12,250 $800.77 Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing n n n n n n Mining n n n n n n Construction n n n n n n Manufacturing 43 1,503 1,505 1,492 1,500 $903.25 Service-Providing Industries 644 8,049 8,018 8,008 8,025 $787.53 Utilities n n n n n n Wholesale Trade 45 181 182 171 178 $1,547.34 Retail Trade 121 1,613 1,590 1,611 1,605 $545.52 Transportation and Warehousing 10 187 184 192 188 $1,005.43 Information 7 56 54 54 55 $657.35 Finance and Insurance 34 283 281 281 282 $1,218.51 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 28 103 98 95 99 $635.30 Professional and Technical Service 58 363 362 356 360 $1,079.15 Management of Companies/Enterprises 7 472 464 460 465 $1,126.80 Administrative and Waste Services 40 396 394 378 389 $664.77 Administrative & Support Services n n n n n n Educational Services n n n n n n Health Care and Social Assistance 83 2,463 2,462 2,439 2,455 $1,026.73 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 24 213 225 232 223 $550.18 Accommodation and Food Services 87 1,160 1,167 1,197 1,175 $355.38 Other Services Except Public Admin 91 520 516 506 514 $560.33 Total Government 42 2,145 2,261 2,186 2,197 $706.34 n = data does not meet disclosure standards Prepared by: Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, New Hampshire Employment Security, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 (603) 228-4124 Page 1 Page 24 of 37  CPI-U 12 Month Percent Change Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual HALF1 HALF2 2006 4.0 3.6 3.4 3.5 4.2 4.3 4.1 3.8 2.1 1.3 2.0 2.5 3.2 3.8 2.6 2007 2.1 2.4 2.8 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.0 2.8 3.5 4.3 4.1 2.8 2.5 3.1 2008 4.3 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.2 5.0 5.6 5.4 4.9 3.7 1.1 0.1 3.8 4.2 3.4 2009 0.0 0.2 -0.4 -0.7 -1.3 -1.4 -2.1 -1.5 -1.3 -0.2 1.8 2.7 -0.4 -0.6 -0.1 2010 2.6 2.1 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.5 1.6 2.1 1.2 2011 1.6 2.1 2.7 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.5 3.4 3.0 3.2 2.8 3.5 2012 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.7 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 1.8 1.7 2.1 2.3 1.8 2013 1.6 2.0 1.5 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 2014 1.6 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.3 0.8 1.6 1.7 1.5 2015 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.1 -0.1 0.3 2016 1.4 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.1 * Annualized Year To Date: 1.1% UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS: Colonial Theater Project In recent weeks, the Colonial Theater project has received multiple large donations to support the fundraising capital campaign effort. Highlights include $350,000 pledge from Meredith Village Savings Bank, $25,000 pledge from the Cantin Family, $25,000 pledge from the Penny Pitou and Milo Pike Foundation, and $100,000 from Boothby Therapy Services. More details can be found at: http://609mainstreet.org/news/blog/ The capital campaign now includes a “buy a seat” program which allows individuals to pledge $250, $500, or $1,000 and have a seat named in their honor. More details can be found at: http://609mainstreet.org/donate-today/ How Does NH Compare? See the NH Economic Review 2016 Please click below to read this year’s edition of NH Economic Review 2016 from the Department of Resources and Economic Development. Page 2 Page 25 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/4/2016 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Sale of Lot #13 in the Lakes Business Park DISCUSSION: The Lakes Business Park Commission approved the sale of Lot #13 in Lakes Business Park at its meeting on November 29, 2016 contingent upon the approval of the Gilford Board of Selectmen and the Laconia City Council. The offer for Lot #13 was received from PEM Real Estate in the amount of $75,000. The stated use of the lot listed in the Purchase & Sales Agreement would be to construct two separate buildings of approximately 9,000 sq.ft. each. The uses would be consistent with the Lakes Business Park covenants. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to approve the vote of the Lakes Business Park Commission for the sale of Lot #13 in the amount of $75,000 and to authorize the City Manager to sign the required documents" ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Purchase and Backup 12/5/2016 Lakes_Business_Park_Purchase_and_Sales_Agreement.pdf Sales Agreement Material Page 26 of 37 Page 27 of 37 Page 28 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 9/22/2016 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Unsolicited offer to purchase City-owned property at 23 Elm Street (Lakeport Fire Station) and additional parcels in close proximity DISCUSSION: The City Council has declared this property as surplus and requested to receive criteria for an open bid process. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed Motion: " I move to accept the proposed parameters in conjunction with the sale of 23 Elm Street and adjacent parcels." ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Proposed parameters Cover Memo 12/8/2016 Memo_re__23_Elm_Street_property.pdf memo Proposed parameters Backup Material 12/8/2016 23_Elm_St_Parameters.pdf and maps Parcel outline Backup Material 10/6/2016 parcel_outline.pdf Page 29 of 37  CITY OF LACONIA/CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 45 Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 527-1270 · fax (603) 527-1292 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Councilors FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager DATE: December 12, 2016 RE: Parameters for receiving proposals on 23 Elm St. property and adjacent parcels As requested, I am presenting for your review some parameters to be utilized for the potential sale of property at 23 Elm Street (former Lakeport Fire Station) and adjacent parcels. Page 1 Page 30 of 37 Page 31 of 37 Page 32 of 37 Page 33 of 37 Page 34 of 37 Page 35 of 37  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 12/7/2016 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Second reading of Resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bond and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Streetscape Enhancements as previously accepted by the Council on October 11, 2016 REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move a second reading of resolution 2016-32 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for capital projects in the amount of $1,600,000 for Weirs TIF District Streetscape Enhancements as presented". ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Resolution 2016-32 Resolution Letter 12/8/2016 2016- 32_Bond_for_Weirs_TIF_Projects.pdf Page 36 of 37 RESOLUTION 2016-32 CITY OF LACONIA In the Year of Our Lord two thousand and sixteen A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING BONDS AND NOTES OF THE CITY FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600,000 FOR WEIRS TIF DISTRICT STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS Resolved by the City Council of the City of Laconia as follows: 1. The City Council of the City of Laconia does hereby authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds for the following project: Weirs TIF District Streetscape Enhancements $1,600,000 2. The sum of $1,600,000 is hereby appropriated for this purpose. a) For the purpose of meeting this appropriation, there shall be and is hereby authorized under and pursuant to the Municipal Finance Act, and any other enabling authority, the issuance of bonds and notes of the City of Laconia aggregating $1,600,000 in principal amount for a term not exceeding 20 years. b) The discretion of fixing the dates, maturities, denominations, place of payment, interest rate or rates, the forms and other details of said debt with the Committee on Finance of providing for the sale thereof, is delegated to the City Treasurer and City Manager. c) It is hereby determined that the projects described in paragraph one of this resolution will have a useful life in excess of 20 years. d) The City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to apply for and accept any grants of federal or state funds for the aforesaid project and to execute any contracts or agreements that might be required in connection with said aid. 3. The City Manager and the City Treasurer are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this resolution, including the execution and delivery of Loan Agreements with the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank. This Resolution shall take effect after two (2) readings of the City Council and after a properly noticed public hearing. Edward Engler, Mayor Passed and approved this 12th day of December, 2016. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk Page 37 of 37