City Council

Monday, September 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to be held at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval of Meeting Minutes.
25-540 August 11, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
minutes
Action: approved

Councilor Todd moved approved of the August 11, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes. Councilor Grady Sexton duly seconded the motion and passed with no dissenting votes.
Agenda overview by the Mayor.
**Consent Agenda Items**
Referral to the Parking Committee
7. Communication from Councilor Grady Sexton, on behalf of, Elizabeth Lahey and Cathryn Vaughn requesting that the Parking Committee review the municipal policy and practice of issuing a ticket when a customer selects the wrong vehicle in the payment app, rather than for non-payment.
referrals
Action: approved

Item was referred to the Parking Committee.
Items Tabled for October 14, 2025 Public Hearings
8. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6, Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places, Schedule I; to modify parking requirements on Pleasant Street between Langley Parkway and the intersection with Hopkinton Road & Dunbarton Road; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
ordinance
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Ordinance moved to set for a public hearing.
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9. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, Section 28-2-4(k), Table of Accessory Uses, Use #13, Accessory Dwelling Unit; Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards, Section 28-5-52 Single-Family Detached Dwellings with One (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU); Article 28-9, Administration and Enforcement, Section 28-9-4 Decisions by the Planning Board, Section 28-9-4(f) Architectural Design Review; and the Glossary; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
ordinance
Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Ordinance moved to set for a public hearing.
10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $260,000, for Fire Department wages and benefits and authorizing an increase to the amount to be raised in taxes in the amount of $260,000, in the General Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager Finance.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $53,000, to include $50,000 in the Golf Fund and $3,000 in the Arena Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 retroactive to June 30, 2025, to be funded from excess revenues in the Golf Fund and fund balance in the Arena Fund; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $3,500, for nuisance abatement at 30 Penacook Street, Concord, New Hampshire and authorizing the use of $3,500, from the Community Improvement Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Code Administrator.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
13. Resolution appropriating the sum of $5,000 in the City Council General Fund Budget for the 2050 Vision Facilitation efforts and authorizing the use of $5,000 from the Economic Development Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from Mayor Champlin.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
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From the City Manager
14. Positive Citizen Comments.
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Positive comments were received and filed.
Consent Reports
15. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $10,456.87 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved.
16. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $5,031.00 as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council, these funds were collected during fundraising efforts on August 5, 2025, during the National Night Out event sponsored by the Concord Police Department.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved. Councilor Brown recused herself from Item #16 because her husband works for the Police Department.
17. Report from the Acting General Services Director regarding the Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant De-watering Project Scope Change.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
18. Report from the Acting General Services Director requesting the City Manager be authorized to accept an assignment of a temporary construction easement and permanent slope easement from Onyx Steeplegate Concord, LLC to the City of Concord.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved.
19. Report from the Assistant Director of Community Development, on behalf of the Parking Committee, in response to a referral from City Council requesting consideration of the elimination of a parking space on South Fruit Street between 66 South Fruit Street and the Memorial Field Entrance.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
20. Report from the City Planner in response to BM Investments, LLC request for the restoration of involuntarily merged lots at 27 Carter Street, Tax Map 7914Z Lot 91 (2025-072, PL-RMG-2025-001).
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
21. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council to consider the neighborhood traffic concerns presented in the Rolfe Park Neighborhood Meeting Minutes.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved.
22. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council to grant the private neighborhood association permission to install a gate blocking Metalak Drive at Loon Ave.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved.
23. Report from the Transportation Engineer in regards to Capital Improvement Project #590, Green Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
consent report
Action: approved

Consent report approved.
24. June 30, 2025 Trusts Reports / MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
consent report
Pulled from consent for discussion.
Consent Resolutions
25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement and Group Net Metering Agreement with Kearsarge Old Turnpike Road, LLC and to execute a license for the utility interconnection poles for the proposed 5 MW solar array at the capped landfill on Old Turnpike Road; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
26. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Municipal Work Zone Agreement (MWZA) with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) concerning proposed improvements to the bridge carrying NH 132 (East Side Drive) over I-393, US 4, and US 202 (NHDOT Bridge Number 156/138); together with a report from the City Engineer.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
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27. Resolution adopting an Investment and Cash Management Policy; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
28. Resolution designating depositories for the City of Concord, New Hampshire for the Fiscal Year 2026; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
29. Resolution authorizing prepayment of taxes in accordance with RSA 80:52-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
30. Resolution relative to Short Term Investment of Excess Funds.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
**End of Consent Agenda**
Public Hearings
31A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $859,689, for the Steeplegate Mall Municipal Sewer Pump Replacement within the Sewer Pump Station Improvements Project (CIP #275) and accepting the sum of $859,689, in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Housing Champion Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
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31B. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a project agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), appropriating the sum of $3,664,480.97 in the Broadway/West Street Intersection project (CIP #31), accepting the sum of $3,169,480.97 of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds, and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $495,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer and the Deputy City Manger - Development.
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31C. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a utility agreement with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the NHDOT’s Bridge Rehabilitation project at the East Side Drive bridge, appropriating the sum of $300,000 in the Water Main Replacement project (CIP #85), and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $300,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
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31D. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between Kearsarge Old Turnpike Road, LLC and the City of Concord under RSA 72:74; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
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31E. Public hearing to determine whether the City Council should place the Social District (House Bill 467) question on the ballot. (Public testimony received.)
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Public Hearing Action
32. Resolution appropriating the sum of $859,689, for the Steeplegate Mall Municipal Sewer Pump Replacement within the Sewer Pump Station Improvements Project (CIP #275) and accepting the sum of $859,689, in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) Housing Champion Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
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Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval. Councilor Schultz duly seconded the motion and passed with no dissenting votes.
33. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a project agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), appropriating the sum of $3,664,480.97 in the Broadway/West Street Intersection project (CIP #31), accepting the sum of $3,169,480.97 of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds, and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $495,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer and the Deputy City Manger - Development.
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Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval. Councilor Kretovic duly seconded the motion and passed with no dissenting votes.
34. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a utility agreement with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the NHDOT’s Bridge Rehabilitation project at the East Side Drive bridge, appropriating the sum of $300,000 in the Water Main Replacement project (CIP #85), and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in the sum of $300,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
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Action: approved

Councilor Schultz moved approval. Councilor Kretovic duly seconded the motion and passed with no dissenting votes.
35. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between Kearsarge Old Turnpike Road, LLC and the City of Concord under RSA 72:74; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval. Councilor McNamara duly seconded the motion and passed with no dissenting votes.
36. Public hearing to determine whether the City Council should place the Social District (House Bill 467) question on the ballot. (Public testimony received.)
public hearing report
Action: approved

Councilor Kretovic moved approval. Councilor Grady Sexton duly seconded the motion and passed with no dissenting votes.
Reports
37. Report to Mayor and City Council From the City Solicitor's Office; Regarding House Bill (HB) 737.
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New Business
Unfinished Business
38. 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.)
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39. 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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Consideration of Items pulled from the Consent Agenda
24. June 30, 2025 Trusts Reports / MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
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Consideration of Suspense Items
Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
25-572 Communication from Jessica Wheeler Russell and Devin Rodrique, on behalf of area residents, requesting safety improvements in the Manor neighborhood and surrounding streets.
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Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved to suspend the rules to consider this item not previously advertised. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Todd passing unanimously. Councilor Kretovic moved to refer the communication to the Traffic Operations Committee, to include the area of the lower ends of Manor Road to Sewalls Falls Road, and Abbott Road that feeds into the area. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton. Councilor Todd emphasized his appreciation for the residents who have been engaged and proactive in the process. He touched on a phased approach that considers both enforcement and engineering aspects. Councilor Grady Sexton indicated that she too is in support of the referral, while also showing her appreciation for the Police Departments preliminary actions addressing the issues. The motion passed unanimously.
Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
Comments, Requests by the City Manager
Adjournment

Councilor Schultz moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed unanimously.
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Information
Inf1 March 6, 2025 and May 29, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf2 June 11, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf3 June 17, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf4 July 9, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Inf5 July 16, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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Inf6 July 28, 2025 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf7 August 4, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Information item received and filed.
Inf8 August 13, 2025 Ad-Hoc Semi Quincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Action: received and filed

Information item received and filed.
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Council Only
A. City Manager's Proposed Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees: Jeremy Clemans and Norman Kinsler.
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B. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee: Judith A. Fairclough and Steve Norton.
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