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December 15, 2025 Final
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Agenda — 7 items

  1. A communication from the City Attorney requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a certain legal matter requiring the provision of legal advice by the City Attorney concerning contract obligations involving a City-owned facility in the Central part of the City of Roanoke, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(8), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended.
  2. Kathryn Hedrick, Inclusive Services Manager, reported on the following matters from the November 17 and December 1 City Council Meetings:Preakness CourtNick Houck brought concerns to Council regarding his property on Preakness Court. The property is partially in the City and partially in the County, and Mr. Houck was requesting that a boundary line adjustment be made.Report Back:Mr. Collins, Deputy City Attorney, shared the process for a voluntary boundary line adjustment according to the Code of Virginia. Generally speaking, both localities would need to prepare a written statement agreeing to a boundary line adjustment, a public hearing would take place, and the court would need to authorize the agreement. In the past, these adjustments have usually been made for large-scale projects or at the request of the owner of a very large parcel of land. A conversation with the resident will happen soon. Greenway AccessGarret Robinson, a member of Pedal Safe Roanoke and Strong Towns, spoke about the low water bridge at Smith Park and its value for cyclists and other greenway users. He requested that the greenway in this area remain open and accessible during construction of the Wiley Drive low water bridge.Report Back:This request has been shared with Renee Powers, Trails and Greenways Coordinator, and updates will be shared with Mr. Robinson and Pedal Safe as they become available.School Budget and Potential CasinoMany residents shared concerns over the last couple sessions about school funding and a potential casino. While there are no specific action items requested or updates to share, the City would like to express appreciation for the number of residents who make time to share concerns before Council. Our Mayor, Council, and staff work incredibly hard to make our City the best it can be, and feedback from residents makes this possible. While there is not usually dialogue during the Hearing of Citizens, all comments, requests, and concerns are heard and addressed as appropriate. Part of the purpose of this report is to publicly share what often happens behind the scenes, and to remind our residents that we greatly value their time and thoughts.
  3. Acceptance and Appropriation of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management FY26 NG911 Additional Funding Grant Award.Adopted Ordinance No. 43328-121525. (7-0)
  4. Acceptance and Appropriation of the FY 2024 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Award – CoC Planning.Adopted Ordinance No. 43325-121525. (7-0)
  5. Acceptance and Appropriation of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management FY26 CHE Shared Call Handling Equipment Grant Award.Adopted Ordinance No. 43329-121525. (7-0)
  6. Acceptance and Appropriation of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development - Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (VHSP) Grant Award.Adopted Ordinance No. 43326-121525. (7-0)
  7. Anthony Stavola, appeared before the Council and submitted information with regard to the zoning amendments and advised he had a positive meeting with Council Members Hagen and Volosin. David Hoopes appeared before the Council and spoke with regard to illegal parking on the greenway in the Garden City area.</strong><br><br><strong>Spurgeon Vaughn appeared before the Council in opposition of the casino proposal. </strong><br><br><strong>Ralph Smith appeared before the Council in opposition to the casino proposal.</strong><br><br><strong>Bryan Smith appeared before the Council in opposition to the casino proposal and read a proposed resolution to the Council. Susan Edwards appeared before the Council and urged the Council not to pursue the opening of a casino in the City of Roanoke.

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