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January 12, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 93 items

  1. 1 Non-meeting with legal counsel in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (b) followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 6:00 p.m.
  2. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4. Roll Call.
  6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  7. 7 December 8, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-831 approved
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 7. Crosscurrents of Change: Concord, N.H. in the 20th Century book presentation by Jim Milliken, Concord Historical Society. 25-851
  10. 10 **Consent Agenda Items**
  11. 11 Items Tabled for February 9, 2026 Public Hearings
  12. 8. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, modifying the position of the Municipal Appraiser; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. (Public Testimony Received.) 25-827 moved to set for a public hearing
  13. 9. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Concord Coach Lines, Inc. concerning the City owned parcel located at Tax Map 6414Z, Lot 92 (the former Tsunis Property) for use as an overflow parking area to support the busing and transportation services offered at the Concord Transportation Center located at 30 Stickney Avenue; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development and the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-843 moved to set for a public hearing
  14. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000, in the Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Skate Park subproject for the construction of a skate park and accepting the sum of $10,000, as a donation from the Concord Skate Park Association for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public Testimony Received.) 25-763 moved to set for a public hearing
  15. 15 From the City Manager
  16. 11. Positive Citizen Comments. 25-842
  17. 17 Consent Reports
  18. 12. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,622.97, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-833 approved
  19. 13. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $3,407.00, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-765 approved
  20. 14. Report from the Library Director recommending acceptance of the gift of materials to the Concord Public Library from Children’s Literacy Foundation that total in value at $500.00. 25-835 approved
  21. 15. Report from the Co-Chairs of the Ad-Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee requesting City Council approval of Committee Logo Design for 250th and 300th Anniversary Activities. 25-825 approved
  22. 16. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Kim Pooler requesting a crosswalk on Regional Drive at Chenell Drive. 25-663 approved
  23. 17. Quarterly Land Use Change Tax Report from the Director of Assessing. 25-838 approved
  24. 23 page break
  25. 24 Consent Resolutions
  26. 18. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the purpose of designing and constructing a portion of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail (CIP #543); together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives. 25-762 approved
  27. 19. Resolution 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 pavement improvements along NH Route106 (Sheep Davis Road) and US Route 3 (Manchester Street); together with a report from the City Engineer. 25-836 approved
  28. 20. Resolution establishing committee guidelines and term limits for the Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness; together with a report from Mayor Champlin. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-746
  29. 28 Appointments
  30. 21. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Mark Fagan. 25-739 approved
  31. 22. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Heritage Commission: Randall Cotton. 25-708 approved
  32. 23. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees: Sarah Fortin. 25-684 approved
  33. 32 page break
  34. 24. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Marcus Flynn. 25-738 approved
  35. 25. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Ganesh Sharma. 25-761 approved
  36. 26. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Ann M. Rice. 25-719 approved
  37. 36 **End of Consent Agenda**
  38. 37 Public Hearings
  39. 27A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, by amending Section 28-2-3-The Zoning Map, 28-2-3(b)(1) The Zoning Overlay District Maps; together with a report from the Assistant City Planner - Zoning. 25-720
  40. 27B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $100,000, in the Water Main Replacement Project (CIP #85) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s (NHDOT) Bridge Rehabilitation project and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $100,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 25-693
  41. 27C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $18,500, to assist the library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $18,500, in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director. 25-700
  42. 27D. Resolution clarifying/revising Capital Reserve Account purposes, closing Capital Reserve Accounts and transferring remaining balances; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.) 25-722
  43. 27E. Resolution appropriating the sum of $2,050,000, as a transfer to Reserves and authorizing the use of $2,050,000, from Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 25-723
  44. 27F. Resolution appropriating the sum of $46,000, in the General Fund for furniture and fixtures, overtime, and education/training and authorizing the use of $46,000, in reserve funds for this purpose. 25-724
  45. 44 Public Hearing Action
  46. 28. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, by amending Section 28-2-3-The Zoning Map, 28-2-3(b)(1) The Zoning Overlay District Maps; together with a report from the Assistant City Planner - Zoning. 25-720 approved
  47. 29. Resolution appropriating the sum of $100,000, in the Water Main Replacement Project (CIP #85) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s (NHDOT) Bridge Rehabilitation project and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $100,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 25-693 approved
  48. 30. Resolution appropriating the sum of $18,500, to assist the library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $18,500, in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director. 25-700 approved
  49. 48 page break
  50. 31. Resolution clarifying/revising Capital Reserve Account purposes, closing Capital Reserve Accounts and transferring remaining balances; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.) 25-722 approved
  51. 49 page break
  52. 32. Resolution appropriating the sum of $2,050,000, as a transfer to Reserves and authorizing the use of $2,050,000, from Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 25-723 approved
  53. 33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $46,000, in the General Fund for furniture and fixtures, overtime, and education/training and authorizing the use of $46,000, in reserve funds for this purpose. 25-724 approved
  54. 52 Reports
  55. 53 New Business
  56. 54 Unfinished Business
  57. 34. Report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending adoption of the PaypointHR Classification and Compensation Report. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.) (Action on this item tabled at the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-760
  58. 35. 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.) 25-509
  59. 36. 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.) 25-419
  60. 37. 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.) 25-112
  61. 59 Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  62. 20. Resolution establishing committee guidelines and term limits for the Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness; together with a report from Mayor Champlin. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-746 approved
  63. 61 Consideration of Suspense Item
  64. 62 Referral to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging (DEIJB) Committee and the Legal Department.
  65. Sus1 Communication from the Attorney General's Office Regarding Review of City Contracts for DEI-Related Provisions. 25-856
  66. 64 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  67. 65 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  68. 66 Adjournment
  69. 67 Page Break
  70. 68 Information
  71. Inf1 August 28, 2025 and November 20, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-829 received and filed
  72. Inf2 October 21, 2025 and November 18, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-828 received and filed
  73. Inf3 October 30, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-807 received and filed
  74. Inf4 November 4, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-806 received and filed
  75. 72 page break
  76. Inf5 November 5, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-808
  77. Inf6 November 6, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-809 received and filed
  78. Inf7 November 12, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-810 received and filed
  79. Inf8 November 12, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 25-820 received and filed
  80. Inf9 November 19, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-830 received and filed
  81. Inf10 November 20, 2025 Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-745 received and filed
  82. Inf11 November 24, 2025 Trustees of Trust Fund Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-839 received and filed
  83. Inf12 December 1, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-834 received and filed
  84. Inf13 December 9, 2025 Ad-Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-824 received and filed
  85. Inf14 December 9, 2025 Rules Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-840 received and filed
  86. Inf15 December 11, 2025 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-826 received and filed
  87. Inf16 Annual communication from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests regarding City's Conservation Easement properties. 25-849 received and filed
  88. 85 Communication from Renee West, 47 Broadway, requesting installation of a Community Bulletin Board and a Dog Waste Station within Rollins Park. 25-953
  89. 86 Council Only
  90. A. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees: Roy Geiser. 25-832
  91. B. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Chris Mumford. 25-845
  92. C. City Manager's Proposed Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA): Christopher Carley, Nicholas Wallner, Andrew Winters, and Brenda Perkins. 25-757
  93. Inf17 Communication from Councilor Brown. 25-954 received and filed