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October 14, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 107 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 to begin at 5:30 p.m.
  2. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4. Roll Call.
  6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  7. 7 September 8, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-602 approved
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 9 **Consent Agenda Items**
  10. 10 Referral to Community Development and the Traffic Operations Committee
  11. 7. Request for the installation of additional street lights on Prescott Street. 25-571 approved
  12. 12 Referral to the Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee, the City Solicitor, the Director of Real Estate Assessments and Community Development
  13. 8. Report from the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee recommending that City Council refer the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) program to the Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee, City Solicitor, and Community Development Department - Administration for review. 25-607 approved
  14. 14 page break
  15. 15 Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Department
  16. 9. Communication from Concord National Youth Softball (CNYS) and Concord Northeast (CNE) regarding unification into a single recreation softball program and proposed expansion of CNYS's lease to include Dillon and Sanel Fields. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Fennessy.) 25-625
  17. 17 Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
  18. 10. Communication from Christopher Herr, 15 Cypress Street, regarding bus entry/exit plans and sidewalk safety concerns for the new Rundlett Middle School. 25-596 approved
  19. 19 Items Tabled for November 10, 2025 Public Hearings
  20. 11. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  21. 12. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  22. 13. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  23. 23 page break
  24. 14. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  25. 15. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  26. 16. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  27. 17. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  28. 18. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  29. 29 page break
  30. 19. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  31. 30 page break
  32. 20. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  33. 21. 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 moved to set for a public hearing
  34. 33 From the City Manager
  35. 22. Positive Citizen Comments. 25-635
  36. 35 Consent Reports
  37. 23. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,726.76 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-600 approved
  38. 24. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance regarding 2026 Young Adult Membership Age Correction for Beaver Meadow Golf Course. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-589
  39. 25. Report from the Director of Office of Management & Budget regarding the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City of Concord Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Document. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Fennessy.) 25-603
  40. 26. Quarterly Current Use Tax Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. 25-579 approved
  41. 40 Consent Resolutions
  42. 27. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $650,000 representing 80% of replacement costs from the NH Department of Environmental Services for the replacement of qualifying units in the municipal fleet; together with a report from the Acting General Services Director. 25-613 approved
  43. 41 page break
  44. 28. Resolution to revise the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund budget due to the Final MS-1 Real Growth estimate reduction; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-621
  45. 29. Resolution to direct the Tax Collector not to execute a tax deed on certain properties in accordance with RSA 80:76-II and RSA 80:76-II-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. 25-612 approved
  46. 30. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and accept a revised pedestrian and utility easement deed from the owners of real estate located at 31 and 33 Samuel Drive; together with report from Deputy City Manager - Development 25-626 approved
  47. 45 Appointments
  48. 31. City Manager's Proposed Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Jeremy Clemans and Norman Kinsler. 25-498 approved
  49. 47 page break
  50. 32. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Judith A. Fairclough and Steve Norton. 25-570 approved
  51. 49 **End of Consent Agenda**
  52. 50 Public Hearings
  53. 33A. Ordinance 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. 25-500
  54. 33B. Ordinance 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. 25-539
  55. 33C. Resolution 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. 25-508
  56. 33D. Resolution 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. 25-563
  57. 54 page break
  58. 55 page break
  59. 33E. Resolution 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. 25-538
  60. 56 page break
  61. 33F. Resolution 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. 25-569
  62. 33G. Public Hearing on Social District Ballot Question (HB 467). 25-605
  63. 58 page break
  64. 33H. Public Hearing on Keno Ballot Question (HB 737). 25-606
  65. 60 Public Hearing Action
  66. 34. Ordinance 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. 25-500 approved
  67. 35. Ordinance 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. 25-539 approved
  68. 36. Resolution 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. 25-508 approved
  69. 37. Resolution 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. 25-563 approved
  70. 38. Resolution 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. 25-538 approved
  71. 39. Resolution 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. 25-569 approved
  72. 67 Reports
  73. 40. Report on the results of design development and cost estimate for construction of the New Police Station at 4 Bouton Street (CIP 643). (Items distributed during presentation at October City Council meeting.) 25-609
  74. 69 New Business
  75. 70 page break
  76. 71 Unfinished Business
  77. 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.) 25-419
  78. 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.) 25-112
  79. 74 Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  80. 9. Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Department
  81. 76 Communication from Concord National Youth Softball (CNYS) and Concord Northeast (CNE) regarding unification into a single recreation softball program and proposed expansion of CNYS's lease to include Dillon and Sanel Fields. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Fennessy.) 25-625
  82. 24. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance regarding 2026 Young Adult Membership Age Correction for Beaver Meadow Golf Course. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-589
  83. 25. Report from the Director of Office of Management & Budget regarding the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City of Concord Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Document. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Fennessy.) 25-603
  84. 28. Resolution to revise the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund budget due to the Final MS-1 Real Growth estimate reduction; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-621
  85. 80 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  86. 81 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  87. 82 Adjournment
  88. 83 Information
  89. Inf1 August 5, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-566 received and filed
  90. 84 page break
  91. Inf2 August 7, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-580 received and filed
  92. Inf3 September 10, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-588 received and filed
  93. 86 page break
  94. Inf4 July 9, 2025 Trails Subcommittee Site Walk Meeting Minutes. 25-591 received and filed
  95. Inf5 July 9, 2025 Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 25-592 received and filed
  96. Inf6 August 13, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-593 received and filed
  97. Inf7 August 13, 2025 Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 25-594 received and filed
  98. Inf8 September 15, 2025 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-597 received and filed
  99. Inf9 September 8, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 25-601 received and filed
  100. Inf10 August 25, 2025 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-610 received and filed
  101. Inf11 September 19, 2025 Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-611 received and filed
  102. Inf12 August 20, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-614 received and filed
  103. 96 page break
  104. 97 Council Only
  105. A Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Elise J. Foerster. 25-604
  106. B City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Board of Trustees of Trust Funds: Susan Dunton. 25-578
  107. C City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Craig Walker. 25-634