City Council
City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301
Agenda — 110 items
- 1 Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:30 PM
- 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
- 2. Invocation.
- 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
- 4. Roll Call.
- 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes.
- 7 April 14, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
- 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
- 7. Resolution in Recognition of the Services of Earle "Chip" Chesley, P.E.
- 10 **Consent Agenda Items**
- 11 Referral to Community Development and the Traffic Operations Committee
- 8. Request from Councilor Kretovic on behalf of Meredith Raczka / Chocorua Village Condominium Association for review of potential closure of Metalak Drive at Loon Circle.
- 13 Referral to the Parking Committee
- 9. Communication from Charla Mayotte, Celeste Oliva Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars, requesting consideration be given to developing a tailored parking permit system to support small downtown businesses.
- 15 page break
- 16 Referrals to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee
- 10. Communication from the Pembroke Town Administrator requesting consideration be made to removing no thru trucking signage near the North Pembroke Road bridge.
- 11. Communication from Kimberly Pooler, a resident of Ward Eight, requesting consideration for the installation of one or more crosswalks to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety along Regional Drive, in particular at the end of the sidewalk on Chenell Drive, crossing Regional Drive to the adjacent street.
- 19 Items Tabled for June 5, 2025 Public Hearings
- 12. Resolution fixing and determining the amount of money to be appropriated by the City of Concord for the fiscal year 2026 ending June 30, 2026 for the General fund, Special Revenue funds, Enterprise funds, Debt Service funds, and diminimus accounts.
- 13. Resolution for the annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds; together with a report from the Senior Accountant.
- 14. Resolution appropriating for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) the sum of $31,620,250 for capital projects, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $26,415,000, authorizing the use of $3,585,000 in reserve and impact fees, accepting the sum of $480,000 in federal grant funds, and accepting the sum of $250,000 in donations for various capital projects more specifically identified in the budget document.
- 15. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule I, by amending Chapter 9, Water, Section 9-1-6 Water Use Rates, Section 9-1-8 Water Fixed Charges, Section 9-3-8 Sewer Use Rates, and Section 9-3-8(a) Sewer Fixed Charges.
- 24 Items Tabled for June 9, 2025 Public Hearings
- 16. 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.
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.)
- 19. 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.
- 20. 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.
- 30 From the City Manager
- 21. Positive Citizen Comments.
- 32 Consent Reports
- 22. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,781.87, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
- 23. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $39,234.50, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
- 24. Quarterly Status Report on the City Council's 2024-2025 Priorities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 25. March 31, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 26. Report from the City Solicitor's Office Regarding the April 18, 2025 Board of Ethics Meeting.
- 27. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the upcoming outdoor pool season. (Pulled from the consent agenda by Councilor Brown.)
- 38 page break
- 28. Report from the City Surveyor recommending that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Boundary Line Agreement with The Robert D. & Sherri A. Morrill Revocable Trust dated March 4, 1993, to resolve boundary line discrepancies due to the loss or obliteration of monumentation.
- 29. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to multiple referrals from City Council regarding safety and speed concerns on N State Street near Lake Street.
- 41 Consent Resolutions
- 30. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for $2,500 from the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities for the purpose of constructing the White Park Playground (CIP #51); together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director.
- 43 page break
- 44 Appointments
- 31. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Conservation Commission: Kevin Porter.
- 32. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Airport Advisory Committee: David T. Segal, Tom Winkelmann, Richard Bartle and Warren Runde.
- 33. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Thomas Kolling.
- 47 page break
- 34. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Jerise Mares.
- 35. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Déodonné P. Bhattarai.
- 36. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Peter C.L. Roth.
- 51 **End of Consent Agenda**
- 52 Public Hearings
- 37A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the City-Wide Community Center project (CIP #443) for the replacement of two heat exchangers and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $90,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director.
- 37B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,046.50 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $73,046.50 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
- 55 page break
- 37C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $51,900 for the establishment of a Patrol K9 Unit and accepting the sum of $51,900 in unmatched grant funds from the Stanton K9 Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
- 37D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $48,000 in the Forest Inventory and Management Plan Project (CIP #672) to update the Forest Inventory and Management Plan and authorizing the use of $48,000 from the Conservation Trust Forestry Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Conservation Commission Chair and the City Planner.
- 37E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule 1; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Supplemental report and revised fee schedule submitted.)
- 37F. 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.)
- 37G. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Library Acquisition Technician, together with a report from the Director of Human Services.
- 61 Public Hearing Action
- 38. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the City-Wide Community Center project (CIP #443) for the replacement of two heat exchangers and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $90,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director.
- 39. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,046.50 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $73,046.50 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
- 40. Resolution appropriating the sum of $51,900 for the establishment of a Patrol K9 Unit and accepting the sum of $51,900 in unmatched grant funds from the Stanton K9 Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
- 41. Resolution appropriating the sum of $48,000 in the Forest Inventory and Management Plan Project (CIP #672) to update the Forest Inventory and Management Plan and authorizing the use of $48,000 from the Conservation Trust Forestry Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Conservation Commission Chair and the City Planner.
- 42. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule 1; together with non-ordinance fees and a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Supplemental report and revised fee schedule submitted.)
- 43. 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.)
- 44. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Library Acquisition Technician, together with a report from the Director of Human Services.
- 69 Reports
- 45. Report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives regarding the I-93 Bridge Park Feasibility Study.
- 46. Keach Park lighting reports from the Parks and Recreation Director and the Assistant Director of Community Development.
- 72 New Business
- 73 Unfinished Business
- 73 page break
- 47. 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.)
- 48. 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.)
- 76 Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
- 24. Quarterly Status Report on the City Council's 2024-2025 Priorities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 25. March 31, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
- 27. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the upcoming outdoor pool season. (Pulled from the consent agenda by Councilor Brown.)
- 80 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
- 81 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
- 81 page break
- 82 Adjournment
- 83 page break
- 84 Information
- Inf1 March 5, 2025 Heritage Sign Program Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf2 March 12, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
- Inf3 March 18, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf4 March 19, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
- Inf5 March 20, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf6 March 27, 2025 Ad-Hoc Semi-Quincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf7 March 27, 2025 Conservation Commission, Site Walk, Meeting Minutes.
- Inf8 April 1, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf9 April 1, 2025 Joint Memorial Field Planning Committee Meeting Minutes.
- Inf10 April 7, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.
- Inf11 April 10, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf12 April 15, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf13 April 18, 2025 Board of Ethics Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf14 April 21, 2025 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf15 April 24, 2025 Airport Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
- Inf16 Press Release from Unitil announcing that Unitil Energy Systems has filed for a change in electric distribution rates for New Hampshire customers.
- 101 Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:30 PM
- 102 Council Only
- A. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee: Alyssa McClary.
- B. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee: Thomas A. Champagne.
- C. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Michelle (Mickey) Shoemaker.
- D. 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.)