Presque Isle public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings on several business licenses, including marijuana renewals and a liquor license. The body will also consider the approval of three warrants totaling $2,332,915.33 and several board appointments.
- Marijuana license renewals for Richardson Remedies-Presque Isle LLC, Cloud 9, and Northern Euphoria LLC
- Warrants #28, #29, and #30 totaling $2,332,915.33
- Malt, Spirituous and Vinous License application for Shogun Japanese Steakhouse at 150 Maysville Street
- Special Permit for Music, Dancing and Entertainment for University of Maine at Presque Isle
- Passenger Terminal Site & Utility Contract Award
The City Council approved several licenses and permits, including marijuana license renewals and a new license, a special permit for UMPI, and a liquor license for a new restaurant. The most consequential decision was awarding the Passenger Terminal Site and Utility Contract to Soderberg Construction for $4,911,100, pending FAA grant funding, after rejecting Devoe Construction's bid due to irregularities. The Council also approved a $64,785.98 bad debt write-off, a $12,955.02 transfer for a building automation system upgrade, and adopted changes to the Presque Isle Development Fund by-laws.
- Awarded Passenger Terminal Site and Utility Contract to Soderberg Construction for $4,911,100 (6-0)
- Approved marijuana license renewal for Richardson Remedies-Presque Isle LLC at 719 Main Street (6-0)
- Approved marijuana license renewal for Cloud 9 at 28 Houlton Road (6-0)
- Approved renewal and new marijuana license for Northern Euphoria LLC at 11 Davis Street (6-0)
- Approved special permit for music, dancing, and entertainment for UMPI at 181 Main Street (6-0)
- Approved liquor license for Shogun Japanese Steakhouse at 150 Maysville Street (6-0)
- Approved write-off of $64,785.98 bad debt loan to James Stacey d/b/a Crow's Nest (6-0)
- Authorized transfer of $12,955.02 from Solid Waste to Public Safety Building reserves (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Presque Isle City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for a local business. The body is also reviewing city government policy changes and funding for a refurbished ambulance.
- Liquor license and entertainment permit for Lotus Lounge at 149 State Street
- Approval of 2024 Warrants #25, #26, and #27 totaling $1,608,778.94
- Changes to the City of Presque Isle Administration of Government Policy
- PIFD funding request for refurbished Ambulance
- Tax Commitment discussion
City Council Meeting
The Presque Isle City Council will consider license renewals for Star City Wellness and a liquor license application for Pizza Hut. The council will also review warrants totaling $2,129,277.88. Other items include discussions on the employee handbook and development fund language changes.
- Marijuana license renewal for Star City Wellness at 694 Main Street
- Liquor license application for Pizza Hut at 814 North Main Street
- Adoption of Chapter 65 ceremonial guidelines ordinance
- Approval of warrants totaling $2,129,277.88
- Presque Isle Development Fund language change
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on adopting new camping and ceremonial guidelines ordinances. The council will also consider a special permit for music and entertainment at 181 Main Street. An executive session regarding personnel matters is scheduled.
- Adoption of Chapter 64 Camping Ordinance
- Adoption of Chapter 65 Ceremonial Guidelines Ordinance
- Special permit for music and dancing at 181 Main Street
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
City Council Meeting
The council will review warrants totaling $1,839,650.44 and discuss amendments to the Land Use Code. They will also schedule public hearings for a camping and loitering ordinance and ceremonial guidelines. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of an ARPA grant for fire department radios.
- Approval of warrants totaling $1,839,650.44
- Public hearing for Sure Stay lodging license
- Amendments to Chapter 16 Land Use Code
- Scheduling a public hearing for a camping and loitering ordinance
- Approval of County ARPA Grant for fire department radios
City Council Meeting
The Presque Isle City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to land use, shoreland zoning, and life safety codes, alongside applications for liquor license renewals and a new lodging license. Members will also vote on consent agenda items including municipal warrants totaling $1,848,891.89, utility permits, and various service licenses. Additional discussion covers fire department equipment purchases, property assessing updates, tourism funding, and an MDOT grant.
- Amend Chapter 16 Land Use Code and Chapter 16A Shoreland Zoning
- Renew Malt, Spirituous and Vinous Licenses for Confectionately Yours (2 Reach Road) and Rodney’s (436 Main Street)
- Approve municipal warrants #11–#14 totaling $1,848,891.89
- Purchase fire department SCBA compressor and fill station equipment
- Review property assessing update and approve an MDOT grant
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review nominations for a vacant councilor position and committee roles. The agenda includes scheduling public hearings for land use and zoning code amendments. The council will also consider warrants totaling $2,143,304.59.
- Nominations for a vacant Councilor position
- Approval of warrants #8, #9, and #10 totaling $2,143,304.59
- Scheduling a public hearing to amend land use and zoning codes
- Presque Isle Development Fund loan to Presque Isle Industrial Council
- Renewal of marijuana licenses for Royal Leaf Apothecary and Full Bloom Management LLC
City Council Meeting
This is a procedural agenda. The Presque Isle City Council will convene only to hold an executive session under Maine law to discuss negotiations, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) to discuss negotiations
The City Council voted to not accept a letter of resignation from Tyler Brown. The council also held an executive session to discuss negotiations.
- Entered executive session to discuss negotiations (6-0)
- Declined Tyler Brown's letter of resignation dated March 6, 2024 (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The council will consider several warrants totaling over $2.5 million and a marijuana license renewal for Northern Maine Flower. The agenda also includes updates on the 2024 solar eclipse and the Egypt Road culvert project.
- Approval of warrants #3 through #7 totaling $2,564,207.36
- Public hearing for Northern Maine Flower marijuana license renewal
- Appointment of Nicholas Violette to the Zoning Boards of Appeal
- Utility Location Permit for Ryan Street
- Discussion of Egypt Road Culvert Project and airport budget revisions
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the litter and illegal dumping ordinance. The agenda includes several announcements, updates on city hall, and reviews of department statistics and budgets.
- Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 13 Litter and Illegal Dumping Ordinance
- Approval of 2023 Warrants totaling $1,702,136.71
- Approval of 2024 Warrants #1 and #2 totaling $1,414,461.97
- 2023 Airport Department Review
- 2023 Aroostook Visitation Statistics
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss appointments for the Presque Isle Industrial Council and address a vacancy in Economic & Community Development. The agenda also includes a review committee for the Police Chief.
- Presque Isle Industrial Council Appointments
- Police Chief Review Committee
- Economic & Community Development Vacancy Discussion
- Executive Session regarding legal consultation, real estate, and negotiations
City Council Meeting
The City Council will address industrial council appointments and a vacancy in economic and community development. The Council will also enter executive sessions to discuss legal consultation, real estate, and negotiations.
- Presque Isle Industrial Council Appointments
- Police Chief Review Committee
- Economic & Community Development Vacancy Discussion
- Executive Session: Legal Consultation
- Executive Session: Real Estate and Negotiations
City Council Meeting
The agenda consists only of a single executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other public business or decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Executive Session regarding Personnel Matters