City Council

Monday, January 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda

Non-meeting with legal counsel in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (b) followed by a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
25-831 December 8, 2025 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Action: approved

Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz.
Agenda overview by the Mayor.
7. Crosscurrents of Change: Concord, N.H. in the 20th Century book presentation by Jim Milliken, Concord Historical Society.
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Mayor Champlin welcomed Jim Milliken, the Chairman of the Board of the Concord Historical Society. Mr. Milliken presented a copy of Crosscurrents of Change: Concord N.H. in the 20th Century to each member of the City Council. He explained in detail that Crosscurrents of Change documents how leadership and civic decisions shaped Concord in the 20th century and continue to influence the city today, emphasizing the value of historical context in governance. The book includes chapters by 18 local authors, including Mayor Champlin and Councilor Kretovic, highlighting the connection between history and public leadership. Key contributors to the project included John Milne, Dick Osborne, Becky Kinhan, and Jeff Forester. Produced entirely in Concord, the book was designed to be accessible and readable, serving both as a historical record and a reference for informed decision-making. Mayor Champlin and the City Council expressed their appreciation. Mayor Champlin also recognized the students from St. Paul’s School political magazine who were in attendance, noting that St. Paul’s School is featured throughout the book and reflects the long-standing connection between the school and the City of Concord.
**Consent Agenda Items**
Items Tabled for February 9, 2026 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, modifying the position of the Municipal Appraiser; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Ordinance moved to set for a public hearing.
9. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Concord Coach Lines, Inc. concerning the City owned parcel located at Tax Map 6414Z, Lot 92 (the former Tsunis Property) for use as an overflow parking area to support the busing and transportation services offered at the Concord Transportation Center located at 30 Stickney Avenue; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development and the Deputy City Manager - Development.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000, in the Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Skate Park subproject for the construction of a skate park and accepting the sum of $10,000, as a donation from the Concord Skate Park Association for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director.
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Action: moved to set for a public hearing

Resolution moved to set for a public hearing.
From the City Manager
11. Positive Citizen Comments.
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Received and filed.
Consent Reports
12. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $2,622.97, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
13. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $3,407.00, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
14. Report from the Library Director recommending acceptance of the gift of materials to the Concord Public Library from Children’s Literacy Foundation that total in value at $500.00.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
15. Report from the Co-Chairs of the Ad-Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee requesting City Council approval of Committee Logo Design for 250th and 300th Anniversary Activities.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
16. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a communication from Kim Pooler requesting a crosswalk on Regional Drive at Chenell Drive.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
17. Quarterly Land Use Change Tax Report from the Director of Assessing.
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Action: approved

Consent report approved.
Consent Resolutions
18. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the purpose of designing and constructing a portion of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail (CIP #543); together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
19. 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 pavement improvements along NH Route106 (Sheep Davis Road) and US Route 3 (Manchester Street); together with a report from the City Engineer.
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Action: approved

Consent resolution approved.
20. Resolution establishing committee guidelines and term limits for the Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness; together with a report from Mayor Champlin. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
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Pulled from consent for discussion.
Appointments
21. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee: Mark Fagan.
appointment
Action: approved

Appointment approved.
22. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Heritage Commission: Randall Cotton.
appointment
Action: approved

Appointment approved.
23. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees: Sarah Fortin.
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Action: approved

Appointment approved.
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24. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Marcus Flynn.
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Action: approved

Appointment approved.
25. Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee: Ganesh Sharma.
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Action: approved

Appointment approved.
26. City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Ann M. Rice.
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Action: approved

Appointment approved.
**End of Consent Agenda**
Public Hearings
27A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, by amending Section 28-2-3-The Zoning Map, 28-2-3(b)(1) The Zoning Overlay District Maps; together with a report from the Assistant City Planner - Zoning.
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27B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $100,000, in the Water Main Replacement Project (CIP #85) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s (NHDOT) Bridge Rehabilitation project and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $100,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
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City Manager Aspell noted that in September, the City Council appropriated $300,000 for water main infrastructure improvements near the north and south parapet walls of the East Side Bridge in conjunction with the NHDOT’s bridge rehabilitation project. In October, the NHDOT sent a letter to the City indicating that they had received bids for construction and repair of the rehabilitation project, including the improvements to the city’s water main infrastructure, which were 30% higher than the engineer’s cost estimate for the project. The State indicated they are prepared to recommend award of a contract to the low bidder, including the water infrastructure work, contingent upon City approval and payment of the estimated total cost of the water infrastructure work ($358,019.20). City Manager Aspell recommended City Council appropriate an additional $100,000 to complete the project. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
27C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $18,500, to assist the library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $18,500, in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.
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27D. Resolution clarifying/revising Capital Reserve Account purposes, closing Capital Reserve Accounts and transferring remaining balances; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.)
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27E. Resolution appropriating the sum of $2,050,000, as a transfer to Reserves and authorizing the use of $2,050,000, from Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.
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27F. Resolution appropriating the sum of $46,000, in the General Fund for furniture and fixtures, overtime, and education/training and authorizing the use of $46,000, in reserve funds for this purpose.
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City Manager Aspell noted this was covered in the previous item. Mayor Champlin opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Public Hearing Action
28. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses, by amending Section 28-2-3-The Zoning Map, 28-2-3(b)(1) The Zoning Overlay District Maps; together with a report from the Assistant City Planner - Zoning.
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Action: approved

Councilor Kurtz moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Grady Sexton and passed with no dissenting votes.
29. Resolution appropriating the sum of $100,000, in the Water Main Replacement Project (CIP #85) for the construction of water distribution infrastructure improvements as part of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s (NHDOT) Bridge Rehabilitation project and authorizing the issuance of Water General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $100,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer.
resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Keach and passed with the required two-thirds majority.
30. Resolution appropriating the sum of $18,500, to assist the library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $18,500, in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.
resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Grady Sexton moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kurtz and passed with the required two-thirds majority.
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31. Resolution clarifying/revising Capital Reserve Account purposes, closing Capital Reserve Accounts and transferring remaining balances; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.)
resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Keach.
32. Resolution appropriating the sum of $2,050,000, as a transfer to Reserves and authorizing the use of $2,050,000, from Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance.
resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Fennessy moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed with the required two-thirds majority.
33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $46,000, in the General Fund for furniture and fixtures, overtime, and education/training and authorizing the use of $46,000, in reserve funds for this purpose.
resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Todd moved approval of the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Schultz and passed with the required two-thirds majority.
Reports
New Business
Unfinished Business
34. Report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending adoption of the PaypointHR Classification and Compensation Report. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic.) (Action on this item tabled at the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting.)
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35. Presentation on the Memorial Field Master Plan from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Presentation given at the November 10, 2025 City Council Meeting.) (Action on this item tabled at the November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting.) (Communication from Concord School District received.)
consent report
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.)
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37. 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
20. Resolution establishing committee guidelines and term limits for the Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness; together with a report from Mayor Champlin. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
consent resolution
Action: approved

Councilor Davie moved approval of the Ordinance. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Sekou.
Consideration of Suspense Item
Referral to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging (DEIJB) Committee and the Legal Department.
Sus1 Communication from the Attorney General's Office Regarding Review of City Contracts for DEI-Related Provisions.
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Councilor Kurtz moved to suspend the rules to consider this item not previously advertised. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed unanimously. Councilor Kurtz moved to refer the communication to the DEIJB Committee and the legal department. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed unanimously.
Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
Comments, Requests by the City Manager
Adjournment

Councilor Kurtz moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Kretovic and passed unanimously.
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Information
Inf1 August 28, 2025 and November 20, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf2 October 21, 2025 and November 18, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf3 October 30, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
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Inf4 November 4, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf5 November 5, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
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Inf6 November 6, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Inf7 November 12, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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Inf8 November 12, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf9 November 19, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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Inf10 November 20, 2025 Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf11 November 24, 2025 Trustees of Trust Fund Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf12 December 1, 2025 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf13 December 9, 2025 Ad-Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf14 December 9, 2025 Rules Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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Inf15 December 11, 2025 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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Inf16 Annual communication from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests regarding City's Conservation Easement properties.
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