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Council hears councilmember ask about expanding DID boundaries; staff recalls past failed attempt
Summary
A councilmember asked why the DID boundaries do not cover the whole downtown. Borough staff said boundaries were set when the DID was created, expansion requires property-owner approval and a past attempt about 10–15 years ago failed after roughly 40% of votes were 'no.'
During discussion after the DID hearing, a council member asked why the district does not cover the entire downtown and whether an expansion had been tried. Mr. Fontaine, speaking for borough staff, said the DID boundaries were established when the district was created; expanding boundaries requires a process and approval by property owners in the expanded area, and would require 60% of property owners to vote in favor.
Fontaine recalled an earlier proposal roughly 10–15 years ago to expand the DID boundaries that failed when about 40% of respondents voted no. He and the council noted that a renewal under the current proposal covers the existing boundaries and that expansion would be a separate matter and timeline.
