City Council

Agenda

1. Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 6:00 p.m.
2. Call to Order.
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Roll Call.
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes.
7. 25-951 February 9, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
   minutes
8. 25-980 February 19, 2026 City Council Priority Setting Session Draft Meeting Minutes.
   minutes
9. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
10. 7. Presentation of a Resolution in recognition of the services of Rose Fife.
    consent report
11. **Consent Agenda Items**
12. Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
13. 8. Communication from Renee West, 47 Broadway, requesting installation of a Community Bulletin Board and a Dog Waste Station within Rollins Park.
    referrals
14. Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
15. 9. Request from Erin Nevin for the installation of additional street lights at crosswalks located on South State Street.
    referrals
16. Items Tabled for April 13, 2026 Public Hearings
17. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $385,000, in the Memorial Field Facility Improvement Project (CIP #557) to remove and secure bleachers, authorizing a transfer from the General Fund in the sum of $385,000, appropriating the sum of $385,000 in the General Fund as a transfer out to capital, and authorizing the use of $385,000 in General fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director, the General Services Director and the Public Properties Superintendent.
    resolution
18. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $526,968, in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement project (CIP #121) for the replacement of two dump trucks, accepting the sum of $421,574, in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and authorizing the issuance of General Fund General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $105,394, for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director.
    resolution
19. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $5,000, in the Community Development Miscellaneous Grants and Donations Project for Tree Planting on City Property and within public rights-of-way under the Sustainable Tree Program and authorizing a transfer in the sum of $5,000, from the Urban Tree Trust Fund for this purpose; together with a report from the Conservation Commission Tree Subcommittee.
    resolution
20. 13. Resolution modifying the All Veterans' Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
    public hearing report
21. 14. Resolution modifying the Optional Veterans' Tax Credit for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
    public hearing report
22. 15. Resolution modifying the Elderly Exemption for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
    public hearing report
23. 16. Resolution modifying the Tax Credit for Service-Connected Permanent and Total Disability for the City of Concord pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:27-a; together with a report from the Director of Assessing.
    public hearing report
24. 17. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 9, Water, Article 9-6, Sewer and Drains, updating language to comply with current State and Federal requirements; together with a report from the General Services Director.
    ordinance
25. Consent Reports
26. 18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $3,073.66, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
27. 19. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $7.00, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
28. 20. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,980.00, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
29. 21. City Council 2026-2027 Priorities Report from Mayor Champlin.
    consent report
30. 22. December 31, 2025 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements Report from Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    consent report
31. 23. Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Recommendation to City Council for Parks and Recreation Rental Fee Waiver and Reduction.
    consent report
32. 24. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance regarding Capital Reserves, Trustees of Trust Funds and Friends of the Beav Donation.
    consent report
33. 25. Full Measure & List Revaluation Project Update Report (CIP #639) from the Director of Assessing.
    consent report
34. 26. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the agreement with the Friends of The Audi.
    consent report
35. 27. Report from the Parks and Recreation Department on Summer Employment Opportunities.
    consent report
36. 28. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on the Operation of the City's Seven Outdoor Aquatic Facilities.
    consent report
37. 29. Report from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging Committee in follow-up to the Referral from City Council relevant to Communication from the Attorney General’s Office Regarding Review of City Contracts for DEI-Related Provisions.
    consent report
38. 30. Report from the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee, in response to a referral from City Council regarding a request for the installation of additional street lights on Prescott Street.
    consent report
39. 31. Revised MS-9 report for FY2025 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector.
    consent report
40. Consent Resolutions
41. 32. 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 Deputy Chief of Police.
    consent resolution
42. 33. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of a 33.31 acre parcel of land identified as Tax Map 02Z Lot 7, Located off Hoit Road, from Bois De Brodeur Trust for the purpose of conserving the land in perpetuity; together with a report from the Senior Planner on behalf of the Conservation Commission.
    consent resolution
43. Appointments
44. **End of Consent Agenda**
45. Public Hearings
46. 36A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $15,000, for barricade rental and installation and accepting the sum of $15,000, in outdoor dining license revenues for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
    resolution
47. 36B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, by amending Schedule I; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
    ordinance
48. Public Hearing Action
49. 37. Resolution appropriating the sum of $15,000, for barricade rental and installation and accepting the sum of $15,000, in outdoor dining license revenues for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
    resolution
50. 38. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, by amending Schedule I; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
    ordinance
51. Reports
52. 39. Report and Recommendations for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Independent Auditor Financial Operations Review.
    report
53. New Business
54. Unfinished Business
55. 40. 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
56. 41. 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.)
    ordinance
57. 42. 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.)
    resolution
58. Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
59. Comments, Requests by the City Manager
60. Adjournment
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62. Information
63. Inf1 February 5, 2025 Tax Exemption Policy Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
64. Inf2 October 7, 2025 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
65. Inf3 December 4, 2025 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
66. Inf4 December 11, 2025 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
67. Inf5 December 16, 2025 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
68. Inf6 January 6, 2026 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
69. Inf7 January 8, 2026 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
70. Inf8 January 14, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
71. Inf9 January 14, 2026 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
72. Inf10 January 20, 2026 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
73. Inf11 January 21, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
74. Inf12 February 3, 2026 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
75. Inf13 February 5, 2026 Tax Exemption Policy Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
76. Inf14 February 9, 2026 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
77. Inf15 February 12, 2026 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
78. Inf16 February 17, 2026 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
79. Inf17 Parks and Recreation Department's Spring Brochure.
    Information item
80. Inf18 Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department's 2025 Year In Review Report.
    Information item
81. Inf19 February 27, 2026 Board of Ethics Draft Meeting Minutes.
    Information item
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83. Council Only