City Council
City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
Agenda — 98 items
- 1 Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 6:00 p.m.
- 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
- 2. Invocation.
- 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
- 4. Roll Call.
- 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes.
- 7 February 9, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
- 8 February 19, 2026 City Council Priority Setting Session Draft Meeting Minutes.
- 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
- 7. Presentation of a Resolution in recognition of the services of Rose Fife.
- 11 **Consent Agenda Items**
- 12 Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
- 8. Communication from Renee West, 47 Broadway, requesting installation of a Community Bulletin Board and a Dog Waste Station within Rollins Park.
- 14 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
- 9. Request from Erin Nevin for the installation of additional street lights at crosswalks located on South State Street.
- 16 Items Tabled for April 13, 2026 Public Hearings
- 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $385,000, in the Memorial Field Facility Improvement Project (CIP #557) to remove and secure bleachers, authorizing a transfer from the General Fund in the sum of $385,000, appropriating the sum of $385,000 in the General Fund as a transfer out to capital, and authorizing the use of $385,000 in General fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director, the General Services Director and the Public Properties Superintendent. (Public testimony received.)
- 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $526,968, in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement project (CIP #121) for the replacement of two dump trucks, accepting the sum of $421,574, in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and authorizing the issuance of General Fund General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $105,394, for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.
- 18 page break
- 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $5,000, in the Community Development Miscellaneous Grants and Donations Project for Tree Planting on City Property and within public rights-of-way under the Sustainable Tree Program and authorizing a transfer in the sum of $5,000, from the Urban Tree Trust Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Conservation Commission Tree Subcommittee.
- 13. Resolution modifying the All Veterans' Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
- 14. Resolution modifying the Optional Veterans' Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
- 15. Resolution modifying the Elderly Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
- 16. Resolution modifying the Tax Credit for Service-Connected Permanent and Total Disability for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
- 17. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 9, Water, Article 9-6, Sewer and Drains, updating language to comply with current State and Federal requirements; together with a report from the General Services Director.
- 25 Consent Reports
- 18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $3,073.66, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
- 19. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $7.00, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
- 20. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,980.00, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
- 21. City Council 2026-2027 Priorities Report from Mayor Champlin.
- 22. December 31, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 23. Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Recommendation to City Council for Parks and Recreation Rental Fee Waiver and Reduction. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown and Councilor Kalob.)
- 24. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance regarding Capital Reserves, Trustees of Trust Funds and Friends of the Beav Donation. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kurtz, Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Brown.)
- 25. Full Measure & List Revaluation Project Update Report (CIP #639) from the Director of Assessing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Davie.)
- 26. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the agreement with the Friends of The Audi.
- 27. Report from the Parks and Recreation Department on Summer Employment Opportunities.
- 28. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Operation of the City's Seven Outdoor Aquatic Facilities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 29. Report from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging Committee in follow-up to the Referral from City Council relevant to Communication from the Attorney General’s Office Regarding Review of City Contracts for DEI-Related Provisions.
- 30. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a request for the installation of additional street lights on Prescott Street.
- 31. Revised MS-9 report for FY2025 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 40 Consent Resolutions
- 32. Resolution authorizing the City Manager by way of the Police Department to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program to receive funding for the purchase of ballistic vests; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
- 33. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of a 33.31 acre parcel of land identified as Tax Map 02Z Lot 7, Located off Hoit Road, from Bois De Brodeur Trust for the purpose of conserving the land in perpetuity; together with a report from the Senior Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.
- 42 page break
- 43 Appointments
- 34. City Manager's Proposed Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: James Monohan and Laura Spector-Morgan.
- 35. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointments to the Planning Board: Paige Wilber and Leon LaFreniere
- 46 **End of Consent Agenda**
- 47 Public Hearings
- 36A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $15,000, for barricade rental and installation and accepting the sum of $15,000, in outdoor dining license revenues for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
- 36B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, by amending Schedule I; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
- 50 Public Hearing Action
- 37. Resolution appropriating the sum of $15,000, for barricade rental and installation and accepting the sum of $15,000, in outdoor dining license revenues for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
- 38. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, by amending Schedule I; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
- 53 Reports
- 39. Report and Recommendations for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Independent Auditor Financial Operations Review.
- 55 New Business
- 56 Unfinished Business
- 40. Presentation on the Memorial Field Master Plan from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Presentation given at the November 10, 2025 City Council Meeting.) (Action on this item tabled at the November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting.) (Communication from Concord School District received.) (Petition and public testimony received.)
- 41. Ordinance 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.) (Public comments received.)
- 42. Resolution 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.)
- 60 page break
- 61 Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
- 22. December 31, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 23. Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Recommendation to City Council for Parks and Recreation Rental Fee Waiver and Reduction. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown and Councilor Kalob.)
- 63 page break
- 24. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance regarding Capital Reserves, Trustees of Trust Funds and Friends of the Beav Donation. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kurtz, Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Brown.)
- 25. Full Measure & List Revaluation Project Update Report (CIP #639) from the Director of Assessing. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Davie.)
- 28. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Operation of the City's Seven Outdoor Aquatic Facilities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 31. Revised MS-9 report for FY2025 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 68 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
- 69 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
- 70 Adjournment
- 71 page break
- 72 Information
- 73 Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 6:00 p.m.
- Inf2 October 7, 2025 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf3 December 4, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
- Inf4 December 11, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf5 December 16, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf6 January 6, 2026 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf7 January 8, 2026 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
- Inf8 January 14, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
- Inf9 January 14, 2026 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf10 January 20, 2026 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf11 January 21, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
- Inf12 February 3, 2026 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf13 February 5, 2026 Tax Exemption Policy Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf14 February 9, 2026 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf15 February 12, 2026 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf16 February 17, 2026 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf17 Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Brochure.
- Inf18 Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department's 2025 Year In Review Report.
- Inf19 February 27, 2026 Board of Ethics Draft Meeting Minutes.
- 92 page break
- 93 Council Only
- A City Manager's Proposed Appointments to the Conservation Commission: Kevin Porter and G. Bruce Currie.
- B. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Steering Committee: The Rev. Jean C. Beniste.