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June 9, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 86 items

  1. 1 A non-public session will be held in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (a)-(c) to discuss the City Manager’s Evaluation and/or compensation, beginning at 5:30 PM. A non-meeting will follow at 6:15 PM in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (a) for the purpose of discussing strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining.
  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 May 12, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes 25-331 approved as amended
  8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  9. 9 **Consent Agenda Items**
  10. 10 Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
  11. 7. Communication from the Sunset Baseball League requesting consideration for a reduction in the hourly field lighting fees currently assessed to their organization. 25-345 approved
  12. 12 Items Tabled for July 14, 2025 Public Hearings
  13. 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, Schedule D; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 25-324 moved to set for a public hearing Fail
  14. 9. Resolution appropriating the sum of $30,406.50 as a transfer out to the Highway Reserve for future improvements to Sewalls Falls Road and accepting the sum of $30,406.50 as a contribution from Country Estates of Concord LLC for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 25-318 moved to set for a public hearing Fail
  15. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 for the construction of a new playground at White Park (CIP #51) and accepting a donation in the sum of $10,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. 25-346 moved to set for a public hearing Fail
  16. 15 page break
  17. 16 From the City Manager
  18. 11. Positive Citizen Comments. 25-329 received and filed
  19. 18 Consent Reports
  20. 12. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,543.96, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-315 approved Pass
  21. 13. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $28,375, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 25-310 approved Pass
  22. 14. Report from the Library Director recommending acceptance of a CIP update to help transition the Concord Public Library to full Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology adoption. 25-319 approved Pass
  23. 15. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding a City Council referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee 25-309 approved Pass
  24. 16. 2024 Annual Fire Department Report accepted by the Public Safety Board. 25-289 approved Pass
  25. 17. 2024 Annual Police Department Report accepted by the Public Safety Board. 25-290 approved Pass
  26. 25 Consent Resolutions
  27. 18. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency as outlined in its current grant program; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 25-330 approved Pass
  28. 19. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, by way of the Police Department, to submit a grant application to the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative, for funding designated to assist the department in conducting illegal drug related investigations; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 25-332 approved Pass
  29. 28 Appointments
  30. 20. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee: Alyssa McClary. 25-237 approved
  31. 21. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee: Thomas A. Champagne. 25-291 approved
  32. 22. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Michelle (Mickey) Shoemaker. 25-246 approved
  33. 23. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Mary Rose Deak. (Request for consideration of the vote taken on this item at the June 9, 2025, City Council meeting by Councilor Keach and Councilor Brown, in accordance with Section 16 of the City Council Rules.) 25-206 approved
  34. 33 **End of Consent Agenda**
  35. 34 Public Hearings
  36. 24A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code, Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 25-225
  37. 24B. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Hampshire Aviation, LLC concerning Development Zone 4 at the Concord Municipal Airport and to execute required documents with State and Federal agencies regarding revisions to the location of Development Zone 4; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-244
  38. 24C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Beaver Meadow Parking Lot Project (CIP #107) to include the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $107,000 and accepting the sum of $43,000 in donations for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony submitted.) 25-236
  39. 24D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the White Park Project (CIP #51) for the construction of a new playground at White Park and accepting the sum of $10,000 as a donation from the Lynch Family Trust for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. 25-240
  40. 24E. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Development Agreement Amendment #6 with Capital Commons, LLC and to authorize the creation of a new Master Parking Agreement, both documents associated with parking for Capital Commons' 11 South Main Street tenants at the Storrs Street Municipal Parking Garage; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-254
  41. 40 Public Hearing Action
  42. 40 page break
  43. 25. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code, Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 25-225 approved
  44. 26. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Hampshire Aviation, LLC concerning Development Zone 4 at the Concord Municipal Airport and to execute required documents with State and Federal agencies regarding revisions to the location of Development Zone 4; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-244 approved
  45. 27. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Beaver Meadow Parking Lot Project (CIP #107) to include the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $107,000 and accepting the sum of $43,000 in donations for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony submitted.) 25-236 approved
  46. 28. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the White Park Project (CIP #51) for the construction of a new playground at White Park and accepting the sum of $10,000 as a donation from the Lynch Family Trust for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. 25-240 approved
  47. 29. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Development Agreement Amendment #6 with Capital Commons, LLC and to authorize the creation of a new Master Parking Agreement, both documents associated with parking for Capital Commons' 11 South Main Street tenants at the Storrs Street Municipal Parking Garage; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 25-254 approved
  48. 46 Reports
  49. 30. Report from the City Planner regarding the annual (2024) review of the Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance. 25-323
  50. 48 page break
  51. 49 New Business
  52. 50 Unfinished Business
  53. 31. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,308,000, in the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project (CIP #107) for the construction of a new facility and related improvements, and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $10,308,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Presentation and proforma submitted.) (Public testimony received.) (Revised presentation submitted.) (Additional public testimony received.) denied
  54. 32. 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
  55. 33. 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
  56. 54 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  57. 55 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  58. 56 Adjournment
  59. 57 page break
  60. 57 page break
  61. 58 Information
  62. Inf1 January 9, 2025 Demolition Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-258 received and filed
  63. Inf2 January 16, 2025 Demolition Review Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-259 received and filed
  64. Inf3 March 20, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Minutes. 25-312 received and filed
  65. 61 page break
  66. Inf4 April 1, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-295 received and filed
  67. Inf5 April 2, 2025 Heritage Sign Program Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-297 received and filed
  68. Inf6 April 2, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 25-296 received and filed
  69. Inf7 April 3, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-260 received and filed
  70. Inf8 April 9, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 25-308 received and filed
  71. Inf9 April 15, 2025 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-266 received and filed
  72. Inf10 April 16, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 25-322 received and filed
  73. Inf11 April 22, 2025 Joint Memorial Field Planning Committee Approved Meeting Minutes. 25-313 received and filed
  74. Inf12 May 5, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 25-314 received and filed
  75. Inf13 May 5, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-293 received and filed
  76. Inf14 May 6, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-294 received and filed
  77. Inf15 May 8, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-298 received and filed
  78. Inf16 May 15, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-317 received and filed
  79. Inf17 May 19, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-325 received and filed
  80. Inf18 May 19, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. 25-327 received and filed
  81. Inf19 May 22, 2025 Ad Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 25-333 received and filed
  82. Inf20 Correspondence from Breezeline re: Upcoming Change to PEG Channel Placement on Breezeline Stream TV. 25-328 received and filed
  83. 79 page break
  84. 80 Council Only
  85. A. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Taylor Hall. 25-326
  86. B. City Manager's Appointment to the Board of Trustees of Trust Funds: Sabrina C. Beavens. 25-316