City Council

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

Agenda — 91 items

1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A: 2, I (a) to discuss collective bargaining strategies 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. Call to Order.
3. 2. Invocation.
4. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. 4. Roll Call.
6. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
7. 7 September 14, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 26-439
8. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
9. 9 **Consent Agenda Items**
10. 10 Referral to the City Solicitor's Office, the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee
11. 7. Proposed Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 17, Vehicles and Traffic, Article 17-6, Miscellaneous Rules, by adding Section 17-6-12, Noyes Street and Cypress Streets - Restricted Access During School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Hours; together with a communication from John F. Weaver, McLane Middleton. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Grady Sexton.) 26-498
12. 12 Referrals to the Traffic Operations Committee
13. 8. Communication from Casey Callahan, resident of Centre Street, requesting consideration of a flashing pedestrian light at the intersection of Rumford and Centre Street. 26-475
14. 14 page break
15. 9. Communication from Abby Dollries, Ward 4 resident, requesting consideration be given for an extended Walk Signal Duration and an implementation of an Exclusive Pedestrian Phase at the intersections of Centre Street and Green Street. 26-476
16. 16 Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee and the Public Safety Board
17. 10. Communication from Jeff Longden requesting consideration be given to addressing the recurring vandalism of City property. 26-501
18. 18 Items Tabled for November 9, 2026 Public Hearings
19. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $70,589.24, as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $70,589.24, in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance. 26-398
20. 12. Resolution establishing a Golf Course Improvement Reserve, appropriating the sum of $8,300, as a Transfer Out to Trust, authorizing the use of Golf Fund Balance in the sum of $3,300, and affirming the budgeted sum of $5,000, in Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Resident Capital Fees for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance. 26-490
21. 13. Petition to Restore Oak Hill Road to the Merrimack Valley School District; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 26-445
22. 14. Modify the Position of Administrative Coordinator from a Part Time Position to Full Time Position in Human Resources. 26-497
23. 15. 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 Heritage Commission. 26-473
24. 24 page break
25. 25 From the City Manager
26. 16. Positive Citizen Comments. 26-483
27. 27 Consent Reports
28. 17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,364.88, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 26-443
29. 18. Quarterly Current Use Tax Report from the Director of Assessing. 26-422
30. 19. Report to Council from the City Solicitor's Office Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Concord, Concord School District and Concord Community TV. 26-444
31. 20. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Acting Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to approve the application and acceptance of private grant funding through the Walmart Spark Good Local Grant to the Concord Police Department for $2,000, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 26-477
32. 21. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Acting Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to approve the acceptance and appropriation of funds, which were received as a donation towards the fundraising efforts for the National Night Out event sponsored by the Concord Police Department for $1,078, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 26-478
33. 22. Report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair, recommending proposed changes to the Rules of the City Council by adopting an Ethics Complaint Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 26-496
34. 34 Consent Resolutions
35. 23. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, by way of the Police Department, to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program to receive funding for the purchase of Ballistic Vests; together with a report from the Acting Deputy Police Chief. 26-479
36. 24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for funds designated for Law Enforcement-Related Programs; together with a report from the Acting Deputy Police Chief. 26-480
37. 37 Appointments
38. 25. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee: Connor Still. 26-430
39. 39 **End of Consent Agenda**
40. 40 Public Hearings
41. 26A. 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 is Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, to modify time-limits for parking spaces on the north side of Merrimack Street (Penacook); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-309
42. 26B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-7, Access, Circulation, Parking and Loading; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-365
43. 26C. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-8, Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Structures, by amending Section 28-8-5 Nonconforming Structures, 28-8-5(d) Removal and Replacement of Certain Nonconforming Residential Structures; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-366
44. 44 page break
45. 26D. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-2-3, The Zoning Map, by amending Section 28-2-3(b)(1); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-367
46. 26E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Appendix B, List of Arterial Streets and amending Appendix C, List of Collector Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-368
47. 26F. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 8, Fire; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 26-395
48. 26G. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations and Chapter 27, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 26-396
49. 26H. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,397 for Law Enforcement Related Programs and accepting the sum of $23,397 in Unmatched Grant Funds from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 26-391
50. 26I. Resolution appropriating the sum of $1,200,000 in the Memorial Field Project (CIP #557) for Final Design and Permitting, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $600,000, and accepting the sum of $600,000 in donations from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony received.) 26-440
51. 51 Page break
52. 52 Public Hearing Action
53. 27. 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 is Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, to modify time-limits for parking spaces on the north side of Merrimack Street (Penacook); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-309
54. 28. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-7, Access, Circulation, Parking and Loading; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-365
55. 29. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-8, Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Structures, by amending Section 28-8-5 Nonconforming Structures, 28-8-5(d) Removal and Replacement of Certain Nonconforming Residential Structures; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-366
56. 30. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-2-3, The Zoning Map, by amending Section 28-2-3(b)(1); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-367
57. 31. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Appendix B, List of Arterial Streets and amending Appendix C, List of Collector Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 26-368
58. 32. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 8, Fire; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 26-395
59. 33. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations and Chapter 27, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; together with a report from the City Solicitor. 26-396
60. 34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,397 for Law Enforcement Related Programs and accepting the sum of $23,397 in Unmatched Grant Funds from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 26-391
61. 35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $1,200,000 in the Memorial Field Project (CIP #557) for Final Design and Permitting, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $600,000, and accepting the sum of $600,000 in donations from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony received.) 26-440
62. 62 Reports
63. 63 New Business
64. 64 Unfinished Business
65. 36. 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
66. 66 page break
67. 67 Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
68. 68 Consideration of Suspense Items
69. 7. Proposed Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 17, Vehicles and Traffic, Article 17-6, Miscellaneous Rules, by adding Section 17-6-12, Noyes Street and Cypress Streets - Restricted Access During School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Hours; together with a communication from John F. Weaver, McLane Middleton. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Grady Sexton.) 26-498
70. 22. Report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair, recommending proposed changes to the Rules of the City Council by adopting an Ethics Complaint Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 26-496
71. 70 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
72. 71 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
73. 72 Adjournment
74. 73 Information
75. Inf1 July 1, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes. 26-424
76. Inf2 July 8, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 26-427
77. Inf3 July 8, 2026 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 26-425
78. Inf4 June 10, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 26-426
79. Inf5 July 15, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 26-428
80. Inf6 August 4, 2026 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 26-429
81. Inf7 September 14, 2026 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Annual Meeting Minutes. 26-442
82. 81 page break
83. Inf8 September 17, 2026 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 26-441
84. Inf9 September 21, 2026 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 26-446
85. 83 page break
86. Inf10 September 23, 2026 Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 26-474
87. Inf11 September 28, 2026 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes. 26-482
88. Inf12 Communication from the Concord Board of Education notifying the City of Concord that they are considering selling three properties: the former Eastman School (15 Shawmut Street), the former Dewey School (38 Liberty Street and an as-yet-undetermined portion of the land know as the Broken Ground property (11 South Curtisville Road). 26-499
89. Inf13 Communication from the Concord Board of Education requesting that the School District and the Board of Education be included in discussions about any Tax Increment Financing District for the redevelopment of the Steeplegate Mall and surrounding properties. 26-500
90. 88 page break
91. 89 Council Only

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