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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
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25-540 1  minutesAugust 11, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-510 17. referralsCommunication from Councilor Grady Sexton, on behalf of, Elizabeth Lahey and Cathryn Vaughn requesting that the Parking Committee review the municipal policy and practice of issuing a ticket when a customer selects the wrong vehicle in the payment app, rather than for non-payment.   Not available Not available
25-500 18. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places, Schedule I; to modify parking requirements on Pleasant Street between Langley Parkway and the intersection with Hopkinton Road & Dunbarton Road; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.   Not available Not available
25-539 19. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, Section 28-2-4(k), Table of Accessory Uses, Use #13, Accessory Dwelling Unit; Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards, Section 28-5-52 Single-Family Detached Dwellings with One (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU); Article 28-9, Administration and Enforcement, Section 28-9-4 Decisions by the Planning Board, Section 28-9-4(f) Architectural Design Review; and the Glossary; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.   Not available Not available
25-508 110. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $260,000, for Fire Department wages and benefits and authorizing an increase to the amount to be raised in taxes in the amount of $260,000, in the General Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager Finance.   Not available Not available
25-563 111. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $53,000, to include $50,000 in the Golf Fund and $3,000 in the Arena Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 Retroactive to June 30, 2025, to be funded from excess revenues in the Golf Fund and fund balance in the Arena Fund; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.   Not available Not available
25-538 112. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $3,500, for nuisance abatement at 30 Penacook Street, Concord, New Hampshire and authorizing the use of $3,500, from the Community Improvement Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Code Administrator.   Not available Not available
25-569 113. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $5,000 in the City Council General Fund Budget for the 2050 Vision Facilitation efforts and authorizing the use of $5,000 from the Economic Development Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from Mayor Champlin.   Not available Not available
25-559 114. positive commentsPositive Citizen Comments.   Not available Not available
25-523 115. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $10,456.87 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.   Not available Not available
25-558 116. consent reportDiminimus gifts and donations report from the Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $5,031.00 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council, these funds were collected during fundraising efforts on August 5, 2025, during the National Night Out event sponsored by the Concord Police Department.   Not available Not available
25-512 117. consent reportReport from the Acting General Services Director regarding the Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant De-watering Project Scope Change.   Not available Not available
25-562 118. consent reportReport from the Acting General Services Director requesting the City Manager be authorized to accept an assignment of a temporary construction easement and permanent slope easement from Onyx Steeplegate Concord, LLC to the City of Concord.   Not available Not available
25-526 119. consent reportReport from the Assistant Director of Community Development, on behalf of the Parking Committee, in response to a referral from City Council requesting consideration of the elimination of a parking space on South Fruit Street between 66 South Fruit Street and the Memorial Field Entrance.   Not available Not available
25-520 120. consent reportReport from the City Planner in response to BM Investments, LLC request for the restoration of involuntarily merged lots at 27 Carter Street, Tax Map 7914Z Lot 91 (2025-072, PL-RMG-2025-001).   Not available Not available
25-524 121. consent reportReport from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council to consider the neighborhood traffic concerns presented in the Rolfe Park Neighborhood Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-525 122. consent reportReport from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council to grant the private neighborhood association permission to install a gate blocking Metalak Drive at Loon Ave.   Not available Not available
25-537 123. consent reportReport from the Transportation Engineer in regards to Capital Improvement Project #590, Green Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements.   Not available Not available
25-555 124. consent reportJune 30, 2025 Trusts Reports / MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)   Not available Not available
25-527 125. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement and Group Net Metering Agreement with Kearsarge Old Turnpike Road, LLC and to execute a license for the utility interconnection poles for the proposed 5 MW solar array at the capped landfill on Old Turnpike Road; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.   Not available Not available
25-529 126. consent resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Municipal Work Zone Agreement (MWZA) with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) concerning proposed improvements to the bridge carrying NH 132 (East Side Drive) over I-393, US 4, and US 202 (NHDOT Bridge Number 156/138); together with a report from the City Engineer.   Not available Not available
25-551 127. consent resolutionResolution adopting an Investment and Cash Management Policy; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.   Not available Not available
25-552 128. consent resolutionResolution designating depositories for the City of Concord, New Hampshire for the Fiscal Year 2026; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.   Not available Not available
25-553 129. consent resolutionResolution authorizing prepayment of taxes in accordance with RSA 80:52-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.   Not available Not available
25-554 130. consent resolutionResolution relative to Short Term Investment of Excess Funds.   Not available Not available
25-472 131A. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $859,689, for the Steeplegate Mall Municipal Sewer Pump Replacement within the Sewer Pump Station Improvements Project (CIP #275) and accepting the sum of $859,689, in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Housing Champion Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.   Not available Not available
25-490 131B. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a project agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), appropriating the sum of $3,664,480.97 in the Broadway/West Street Intersection project (CIP #31), accepting the sum of $3,169,480.97 of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds, and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $495,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer and the Deputy City Manger - Development.   Not available Not available
25-458 131C. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a utility agreement with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the NHDOT’s Bridge Rehabilitation project at the East Side Drive bridge, appropriating the sum of $300,000 in the Water Main Replacement project (CIP #85), and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $300,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.   Not available Not available
25-499 131D. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between Kearsarge Old Turnpike Road, LLC and the City of Concord under RSA 72:74; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.   Not available Not available
25-565 131E. public hearing reportPublic hearing to determine whether the City Council should place the Social District (House Bill 467) question on the ballot. (Public testimony received.)   Not available Not available
25-472 132. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $859,689, for the Steeplegate Mall Municipal Sewer Pump Replacement within the Sewer Pump Station Improvements Project (CIP #275) and accepting the sum of $859,689, in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Housing Champion Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.   Not available Not available
25-490 133. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a project agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), appropriating the sum of $3,664,480.97 in the Broadway/West Street Intersection project (CIP #31), accepting the sum of $3,169,480.97 of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds, and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $495,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer and the Deputy City Manger - Development.   Not available Not available
25-458 134. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a utility agreement with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the NHDOT’s Bridge Rehabilitation project at the East Side Drive bridge, appropriating the sum of $300,000 in the Water Main Replacement project (CIP #85), and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $300,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.   Not available Not available
25-499 135. resolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between Kearsarge Old Turnpike Road, LLC and the City of Concord under RSA 72:74; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.   Not available Not available
25-565 136. public hearing reportPublic hearing to determine whether the City Council should place the Social District (House Bill 467) question on the ballot. (Public testimony received.)   Not available Not available
25-564 137. reportReport to Mayor and City Council From the City Solicitor's Office; Regarding House Bill (HB) 737.   Not available Not available
25-419 138. ordinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-7.1, Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours and Months in Designated Places, Schedule IX; to modify parking requirements on School Street between Pine and Liberty Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Action on this item tabled at the August 11, 2025 City Council meeting.)   Not available Not available
25-112 139. resolutionResolution appropriating the sum of $84,000 to support efforts by Concord's Plan to End Homelessness and authorizing a transfer in from the Community Improvement Reserve in the sum of $84,000 for this purpose; together with report from Councilor Jim Schlosser. (Action on this item tabled at the April 14, 2025 City Council meeting.)   Not available Not available
25-555 124. consent reportJune 30, 2025 Trusts Reports / MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)   Not available Not available
25-572 1  referralsCommunication from Jessica Wheeler Russell and Devin Rodrique, on behalf of area residents, requesting safety improvements in the Manor neighborhood and surrounding streets.   Not available Not available
25-556 1Inf1 Information itemMarch 6, 2025 and May 29, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-513 1Inf2 Information itemJune 11, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-557 1Inf3 Information itemJune 17, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-515 1Inf4 Information itemJuly 9, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-550 1Inf5 Information itemJuly 16, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-507 1Inf6 Information itemJuly 28, 2025 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-516 1Inf7 Information itemAugust 4, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-560 1Inf8 Information itemAugust 13, 2025 Ad-Hoc Semi Quincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.   Not available Not available