City Council

Monday, June 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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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.
Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
25-331 May 12, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes
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Action: approved as amended

Councilor Kurtz moved approval of the May 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Councilor Kretovic duly seconded the motion.
Agenda overview by the Mayor.
**Consent Agenda Items**
Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
7. Communication from the Sunset Baseball League requesting consideration for a reduction in the hourly field lighting fees currently assessed to their organization.
referrals
Action: approved

Communication was referred to Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee.
Items Tabled for July 14, 2025 Public Hearings
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.
ordinance
Action: moved to set for a public hearing Failed

This ordinance was moved to set for a public hearing.
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.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Failed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
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.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing Failed

This resolution was moved to set for a public hearing.
From the City Manager
11. Positive Citizen Comments.
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Action: received and filed

Positive comments received and filed.
Consent Reports
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.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
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.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
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.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
15. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding a City Council referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
16. 2024 Annual Fire Department Report accepted by the Public Safety Board.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
17. 2024 Annual Police Department Report accepted by the Public Safety Board.
consent report
Action: approved Passed

This consent report was approved.
Consent Resolutions
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.
consent resolution
Action: approved Passed

This consent resolution was approved. Councilor Brown recused herself as her husband is a Concord Police Officer.
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.
consent resolution
Action: approved Passed

This consent resolution was approved. Councilor Brown recused herself as her husband is a Concord Police Officer.
Appointments
20. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee: Alyssa McClary.
appointment
Action: approved

Appointment approved.
21. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee: Thomas A. Champagne.
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Action: approved

Appointment approved.
22. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Michelle (Mickey) Shoemaker.
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Action: approved

Appointment approved.
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.)
appointment
Action: approved

Appointment approved.
**End of Consent Agenda**
Public Hearings
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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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Public Hearing Action
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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara and passed unanimously.
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.
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Action: approved

Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic. Councilor Fennessy indicated that he supports this resolution however he would prefer to see the lease agreement prior to approving a resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
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.)
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval. The motion was duly seconded. Councilor Horne indicated that she wanted to make a motion or an amendment to the motion to have the funds for this project paid through donations. Councilor Brown duly seconded. A discussion ensued regarding the process of introducing an amendment to a motion, specifically, whether the original motion should be voted on before discussing or acting on a proposed amendment. Following that discussion, Mayor Champlin directed the Council to proceed with the discussion on the original motion made by Councilor Kretovic to approve the resolution. Councilor Kurtz asked City Manager Aspell to speak about the timing of this project relative to the clubhouse project.
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.
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Action: approved

Councilor McNamara moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic. Councilor Schultz emphasized that the donation was from former Governor Lynch and his wife Dr. Susan Lynch remarking her appreciation for the donation. The motion passed unanimously.
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.
resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Todd moved approval. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor McNamara, passing unanimously.
Reports
30. Report from the City Planner regarding the annual (2024) review of the Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance.
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New Business
Unfinished Business
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.)
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Action: denied

Councilor Fennessy moved to remove item #31 from Unfinished Business. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Foote, passing with one dissenting vote. Councilor Fennessy moved to take no action and not approve the resolution as outlined in item #31. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton. Councilor Fennessy indicated that item #31 had been under unfinished business since December of 2023. The resolution was for the clubhouse design from 2023, and resolution needs no further consideration at this point. The motion passed with no dissenting votes.
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.)
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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.)
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Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
Comments, Requests by the City Manager
Adjournment

Councilor Kurtz moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton, passing by a unanimous vote.
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Information
Inf1 January 9, 2025 Demolition Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf2 January 16, 2025 Demolition Review Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Inf3 March 20, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Minutes.
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Inf4 April 1, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf5 April 2, 2025 Heritage Sign Program Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf6 April 2, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf7 April 3, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf8 April 9, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf9 April 15, 2025 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf10 April 16, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf11 April 22, 2025 Joint Memorial Field Planning Committee Approved Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf12 May 5, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf13 May 5, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf14 May 6, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf15 May 8, 2025 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

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Inf16 May 15, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf17 May 19, 2025 Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf18 May 19, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf19 May 22, 2025 Ad Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf20 Correspondence from Breezeline re: Upcoming Change to PEG Channel Placement on Breezeline Stream TV.
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Action: received and filed

Information item received and filed.
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Council Only
A. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Taylor Hall.
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B. City Manager's Appointment to the Board of Trustees of Trust Funds: Sabrina C. Beavens.
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