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November 10, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 114 items

  1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A, II (a) followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition and a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss contract negotiations to begin at 5:30 p.m.
  2. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4. Roll Call.
  6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  7. 7 October 14, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-675 approved
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 7. Canvass of the Votes for the Municipal Election held on November 4, 2025. (Not previously submitted). 25-661 approved
  10. 10 **Consent Agenda Items**
  11. 11 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
  12. 8. Communication from Rob Walters, 96 South State Street, requesting consideration of improvements to pedestrian and traffic safety on State Street. 25-656 approved
  13. 12 page break
  14. 13 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
  15. 9. Requests from Claire Michlovitz, South Curtisville Road, for traffic safety and school drop-off/pick-up flow improvements at South Curtisville Road and Portsmouth Street. 25-667 approved
  16. 15 Items Tabled for December 8, 2025 Public Hearings
  17. 10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III; to modify parking time limits on Village Street north of Canal Street; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-669 moved to set for a public hearing
  18. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,100 for Police Department Roadway Safety Outreach Initiatives and C.A.R. equipment and accepting the sum of $80,100 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 25-671 moved to set for a public hearing
  19. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $80,000 designated for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $80,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety-Law Enforcement Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 25-672 moved to set for a public hearing
  20. 13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $71,271.91 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $71,271.91 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 25-666 moved to set for a public hearing
  21. 14. Resolution appropriating the sum of $48,540 in the Golf Course Winter Recreation Improvements project (CIP #515) to purchase one snow gun and accepting the sum of $24,270 in donations from SkiTheBeav as well as the sum of $24,270 as a rebate through the NH Saves program for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. 25-649 moved to set for a public hearing
  22. 21 page break
  23. 21 page break
  24. 22 Consent Reports
  25. 15. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,009.39 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-658 approved
  26. 16. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting to accept a monetary gift totaling $728.20, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-660 approved
  27. 17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $5,549.50, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-640 approved
  28. 18. Quarterly Report on the Status of the City Council's CY 2024-2025 Priorities. 25-659 approved
  29. 19. September 30, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown). 25-645 approved
  30. 20. Report from the Rules Committee recommending the adoption of a Financial Interest Disclosure Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilors Kretovic and Brown). 25-655
  31. 21. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding a new information sign at Memorial Field. 25-641 approved
  32. 22. Report from the Assistant Director of Community Development, on behalf of the Parking Committee, in response to a referral from City Council requesting review of mobile parking app violation policy for citations based on selection of incorrect vehicle. 25-668 approved
  33. 30 page break
  34. 23. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Alan Harris in regards to speed concerns on Cemetery Street. 25-662 approved
  35. 32 Consent Resolutions
  36. 24. Resolution proclaiming December 2025 as Capital Region Food Program Month (for presentation in December). 25-630 approved
  37. 25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement for the use of the pocket park located at the corner of Pleasant Street Extension and Storrs Street by Monitor Statesman, LLC for use as an outdoor dining area; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown). 25-647 approved
  38. 26. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of a 23.26-acre parcel of land identified as Tax Map 67Z Lot 24, located off Long Pond Road, from Joline B. Kimball and Carroll A. Kimball Estate for the purpose of conserving the land in perpetuity; together with a report from the Senior Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission. 25-674 approved
  39. 36 Appointments
  40. 27. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Elise J. Foerster. 25-604 approved
  41. 28. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Board of Trustees of Trust Funds: Susan Dunton. 25-578 approved
  42. 29. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Craig Walker. 25-634 approved
  43. 40 **End of Consent Agenda**
  44. 41 page break
  45. 42 Public Hearings
  46. 30A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-16, Handicapped Parking, Schedule XVIII; to clarify parking requirements for public accessible parking spaces and time limit requirements; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-528
  47. 30B. 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 28-2-4(k), Table of Accessory Uses; Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards, Section 28-5-9 Child Day Care Facilities; and the Glossary; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-622
  48. 30C. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Glossary; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-623
  49. 30D. Resolution re-adopting the City of Concord's Housing and Community Development Plan; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-573
  50. 30E. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $500,000 and to accept and appropriate grant proceeds of up to $500,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds to support Families in Transition's Bicentennial Square Renovation Project creating four new units of affordable housing; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-585
  51. 48 page break
  52. 30F. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support Families in Transition's Bicentennial Square Renovation Project at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-586
  53. 30G. Resolution appropriating the sum of $678,000 in the Concord Stables Redevelopment Project (CIP #664) to support the remediation of hazardous building materials at the Concord Stables building, 111.5 Warren Street and accepting the sum of $678,000 in unmatched grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. 25-608
  54. 30H. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement between the City of Concord and LSE Ursa Minor, LLC; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. 25-628
  55. 30I. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of $130,000 and to accept and appropriate grant proceeds of $130,000 of Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds (CDBG-CV) for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness’ Emergency Winter Shelter and Resource Center operations; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-636
  56. 52 page break
  57. 30J. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness’ Emergency Winter Shelter and Resource Center operations; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-637
  58. 30K. Public Hearing regarding the status of the following: $25,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Study funds subgranted to the Families in Transition and $25,000 in CDBG Planning Study funds subgranted to Community Justice Center (603 Legal Aid, Disability Rights Center NH, and NH Legal Assistance), together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-574
  59. 30L. Resolution appropriating the sum of $45,500,000 in the Police Headquarters Project (CIP #643) for the construction of the new police department building and authorizing the issuance of General Fund General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $45,500,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. (Public testimony submitted). (Action on this item tabled at the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-681
  60. 55 page break
  61. 56 Public Hearing Action
  62. 31. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-16, Handicapped Parking, Schedule XVIII; to clarify parking requirements for public accessible parking spaces and time limit requirements; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-528 approved
  63. 32. 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 28-2-4(k), Table of Accessory Uses; Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards, Section 28-5-9 Child Day Care Facilities; and the Glossary; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-622 approved
  64. 58 page break
  65. 59 page break
  66. 33. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Glossary; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-623 approved
  67. 34. Resolution re-adopting the City of Concord's Housing and Community Development Plan; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-573 approved
  68. 35. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $500,000 and to accept and appropriate grant proceeds of up to $500,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds to support Families in Transition's Bicentennial Square Renovation Project creating four new units of affordable housing; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-585 approved
  69. 62 page break
  70. 36. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support Families in Transition's Bicentennial Square Renovation Project at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-586 approved
  71. 37. Resolution appropriating the sum of $678,000 in the Concord Stables Redevelopment Project (CIP #664) to support the remediation of hazardous building materials at the Concord Stables building, 111.5 Warren Street and accepting the sum of $678,000 in unmatched grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. 25-608 approved
  72. 38. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement between the City of Concord and LSE Ursa Minor, LLC; together with a report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. 25-628 approved
  73. 39. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of $130,000 and to accept and appropriate grant proceeds of $130,000 of Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds (CDBG-CV) for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness’ Emergency Winter Shelter and Resource Center operations; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-636 approved
  74. 40. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness’ Emergency Winter Shelter and Resource Center operations; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-637 approved
  75. 41. Public Hearing regarding the status of the following: $25,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Study funds subgranted to the Families in Transition and $25,000 in CDBG Planning Study funds subgranted to Community Justice Center (603 Legal Aid, Disability Rights Center NH, and NH Legal Assistance), together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-574 approved
  76. 42. Resolution appropriating the sum of $45,500,000 in the Police Headquarters Project (CIP #643) for the construction of the new police department building and authorizing the issuance of General Fund General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $45,500,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. (Public testimony submitted). (Action on this item tabled at the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-681 tabled
  77. 70 Reports
  78. 43. 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
  79. 72 New Business
  80. 73 page break
  81. 74 Unfinished Business
  82. 44. 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
  83. 45. 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
  84. 77 Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  85. 19. September 30, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown). 25-645
  86. 20. Report from the Rules Committee recommending the adoption of a Financial Interest Disclosure Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilors Kretovic and Brown). 25-655
  87. 25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement for the use of the pocket park located at the corner of Pleasant Street Extension and Storrs Street by Monitor Statesman, LLC for use as an outdoor dining area; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown). 25-647
  88. 81 page break
  89. 82 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  90. 83 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  91. 84 Adjournment
  92. 85 Information
  93. Inf1 May 1, 2025 Demolition Review Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-631 received and filed
  94. Inf2 May 8, 2025 Demolition Review Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-632 received and filed
  95. Inf3 June 26, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-664 received and filed
  96. Inf4 July 9, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 25-514 received and filed
  97. Inf5 July 18, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Meeting Minutes. 25-638 received and filed
  98. Inf6 August 6, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-629 received and filed
  99. Inf7 August 19, 2025 and September 16, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-665 received and filed
  100. Inf8 September 2, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-624 received and filed
  101. Inf9 September 4, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-633 received and filed
  102. Inf10 September 10, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 25-643 received and filed
  103. Inf11 September 17, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-646 received and filed
  104. Inf12 October 6, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 25-657 received and filed
  105. Inf13 October 28, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-677 received and filed
  106. Inf14 October 30, 2025 Ad-hoc Semiquincentennial and Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-678 received and filed
  107. Inf15 Parks and Recreation Department's Winter Brochure. 25-639 received and filed
  108. 101 page break
  109. 102 Council Only
  110. A Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Ad-Hoc Committee on Impact Fees: Bill Norton and Mike Vlacich. 25-680
  111. B Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Ad-hoc Semiquincentennial and Tri-centennial Committee: Gabriel Szczepanik. 25-679
  112. C City Manager's proposed appointment to the Conservation Commission: Jeffrey Lewis. 25-670
  113. D Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Dhan Timsina. 25-686
  114. E Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Jonathan Chorlian and Bryanna Marceau. 25-692