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August 11, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final-revised

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 102 items

  1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (b) consultation with legal counsel followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to be held at 5:30 p.m.
  2. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
  3. 2. Invocation.
  4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. 4. Roll Call.
  6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  7. 7 June 5, 2025 Finance Committee Revised Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-464 approved as amended
  8. 8 July 7, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-446 approved
  9. 9 July 14, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-465 approved
  10. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  11. 7. Update from the Summer 2025 UNH Sustainability Fellow on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Update and Fleet Electrification Study. 25-455
  12. 12 **Consent Agenda Items**
  13. 13 Referral to the Parking Committee
  14. 8. Communication from Councilor Horne, on behalf of Matt Komisarek, requesting consideration of free parking for vehicles displaying veteran license plates within the City. 25-497
  15. 15 page break
  16. 16 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee and the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
  17. 16 page break
  18. 9. Communication from Suraj Budathoki requesting installation of a crosswalk on Loudon Road between Concord Adult Day Care and Goodwill to improve pedestrian safety for seniors and individuals with disabilities. 25-468
  19. 18 Items Tabled for September 8, 2025 Public Hearings
  20. 10. Resolution 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. 25-472 moved to set for a public hearing
  21. 11. Resolution 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. 25-490 moved to set for a public hearing
  22. 12. Resolution 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. 25-458 moved to set for a public hearing
  23. 22 page break
  24. 13. Resolution 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. 25-499 moved to set for a public hearing
  25. 23 page break
  26. 24 Consent Reports
  27. 14. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $3,688.08, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-470
  28. 15. Diminimus donation from Human Services Director requesting to accept the monetary donation of $47.50, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-440 approved
  29. 16. Report from the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Director of Operations requesting approval to accept a memorial bench in honor of Joel Mousseau. 25-485 approved
  30. 17. Quarterly Status Report on the Status of the City Council's 2024-2025 Priorities from the City Manager. 25-473 approved
  31. 18. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2026 Beaver Meadow Golf Course rate structures as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee at their July 10, 2025 meeting. (Pulled from consent by Councilors Kretovic and Brown.) 25-467
  32. 19. Report to Council from the City Solicitor's Office; Regarding the Tentative Agreement Between the City of Concord and Local 1045 of the International Association of Fire Fighters (Local 1045). 25-471 approved
  33. 20. Report from the Assistant Finance Director regarding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report award notification. 25-444 approved
  34. 21. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding a Kiwanis Park Sign. 25-494 approved
  35. 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 Meter Feeding, Loading, and Permit Parking on Main Street. 25-469 approved
  36. 23. 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 accessible parking in the vicinity of UNH Law on Washington & White Streets. 25-495 approved
  37. 24. Report from the Assistant Director of Community Development, on behalf of the Parking Committee, in response to a referral from City Council requesting consideration of parking changes in the vicinity of Concord High School. 25-496 approved
  38. 36 Consent Resolutions
  39. 25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services Grant Program for funds designated for Law Enforcement State Accreditation; together with a report from the Police Department. 25-487 approved
  40. 26. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the US Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Community Policing Development Microgrant program; together with report from the Police Department. 25-488 approved
  41. 27. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of the sum of $4,041,370.78, in various funds retroactive to June 30, 2025; together with a report from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-484
  42. 28. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a Sanitary Sewer Main and associated Sanitary Sewer/Sidewalk Easements from the owners of 69 Shawmut Street, as well as 61 and 65 Cemetery Street; together with a report from the Deputy City Manger - Development. 25-486 approved
  43. 40 page break
  44. 41 Appointments
  45. 29. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Ad-Hoc Concord Semiquincentennial and Tri-Centennial Committee: James P. Bouley. 25-413 approved
  46. 30. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointments to the Public Safety Board: Andrew Biemer and Ana McKenna. 25-394 approved
  47. 31. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Molly Lunn Owen. 25-405 approved
  48. 32. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Eric Steinhauser. 25-392 approved
  49. 33. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Erika Rydberg-Hall. 25-393 approved
  50. 34. Mayor Champlin's proposed reappointments to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Gregory Bakos, Ian McGregor, Craig Tufts. 25-395 approved
  51. 35. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Planning Board: Eaton W. Tarbell III and Amanda Savage. 25-441 approved
  52. 49 **End of Consent Agenda**
  53. 50 Public Hearings
  54. 50 page break
  55. 36A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review; together with a report from the Chair of the Heritage Commission and Demolition Review Committee and the City Planner. 25-378
  56. 52 page break
  57. 36B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-8 Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Structures, Section 28-8-2 Determination of a Nonconformity; together with a report from the City Planner. 25-389
  58. 36C. 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
  59. 36D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the Water Plant Improvements Project (CIP #88) to replace a failed boiler and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $90,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting General Services Director. 25-401
  60. 36E. Resolution appropriating the sum of $14,000 for Human Services assistance and accepting a donation in the sum of $14,000 from the Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New Hampshire for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2025; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 25-414
  61. 36F. Resolution retroactively appropriating to June 30, 2025, the sum of $27,500 as a transfer to the Highway Reserve and accepting the sum of $27,500 from Shaw’s Supermarkets for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Development. 25-418
  62. 58 page break
  63. 36G. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Boston and Maine Corporation, a subsidiary of CSX Transportation, Inc., concerning the acquisition of portions of the Boston and Maine Northern Main Line Railroad for the purpose of facilitating the Merrimack River Greenway Trail project (CIP #543), appropriating the sum of $143,000 in the Merrimack River Greenway Trail project (CIP #543), authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $105,000, and authorizing the transfer and use of $38,000 from the Recreation Impact Fee fund for this purpose; together with report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives. (Public testimony received.) 25-385
  64. 60 Public Hearing Action
  65. 37. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review; together with a report from the Chair of the Heritage Commission and Demolition Review Committee and the City Planner. 25-378 approved
  66. 38. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-8 Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Structures, Section 28-8-2 Determination of a Nonconformity; together with a report from the City Planner. 25-389 approved
  67. 39. 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 tabled
  68. 40. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the Water Plant Improvements Project (CIP #88) to replace a failed boiler and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $90,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting General Services Director. 25-401 approved
  69. 41. Resolution appropriating the sum of $14,000 for Human Services assistance and accepting a donation in the sum of $14,000 from the Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New Hampshire for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2025; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 25-414 approved
  70. 42. Resolution retroactively appropriating to June 30, 2025, the sum of $27,500 as a transfer to the Highway Reserve and accepting the sum of $27,500 from Shaw’s Supermarkets for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Development. 25-418 approved
  71. 43. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Boston and Maine Corporation, a subsidiary of CSX Transportation, Inc., concerning the acquisition of portions of the Boston and Maine Northern Main Line Railroad for the purpose of facilitating the Merrimack River Greenway Trail project (CIP #543), appropriating the sum of $143,000 in the Merrimack River Greenway Trail project (CIP #543), authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $105,000, and authorizing the transfer and use of $38,000 from the Recreation Impact Fee fund for this purpose; together with report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives. (Public testimony received.) 25-385 approved
  72. 68 Reports
  73. 68 page break
  74. 69 New Business
  75. 70 Unfinished Business
  76. 44. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review; together with a report from the Code Administrator and the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Referred to the Heritage Commission at the May 12, 2025 City Council meeting.) 25-167 withdrawn
  77. 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
  78. 73 Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda
  79. 73 page break
  80. 14. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $3,688.08, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-470 approved
  81. 18. Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance recommending approval of the proposed 2026 Beaver Meadow Golf Course rate structures as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee at their July 10, 2025 meeting. (Pulled from consent by Councilors Kretovic and Brown.) 25-467 approved
  82. 27. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of the sum of $4,041,370.78, in various funds retroactive to June 30, 2025; together with a report from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 25-484 approved
  83. 77 Consideration of Suspense Items
  84. Sus1 Report to Council from the City Solicitor's Office regarding House Bill (HB) 467. 25-506 approved
  85. 79 page break
  86. 80 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  87. 81 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  88. 82 Adjournment
  89. 83 Information
  90. Inf1 June 3, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-422 received and filed
  91. 84 page break
  92. Inf2 June 4, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-421 received and filed
  93. Inf3 June 10, 2025 Joint Memorial Field Planning Committee Approved Meeting Minutes. 25-492 received and filed
  94. Inf4 June 11, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-443 received and filed
  95. 87 page break
  96. Inf5 June 16, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Meeting Minutes. 25-493 received and filed
  97. Inf6 June 18, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-466 received and filed
  98. 89 page break
  99. Inf7 June 24, 2025 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-456 received and filed
  100. Inf8 June 30, 2025 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-447 received and filed
  101. Inf9 July 10, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-448 received and filed
  102. 102 page break