City Council

Agenda

1. Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A: 2, I (a) to discuss collective bargaining strategies 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.
2. Call to Order.
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Roll Call.
6. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
7. 26-310 July 13, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
   minutes
8. 26-349 Correction of the June 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
   minutes
9. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
10. **Consent Agenda Items**
11. Referral to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Belonging (DEIJB) Committee and the Recreation & Parks Advisory (RPAC) Committee
12. 8. Communication from Charm Emiko, expressing their concerns about equity ensuring that Keach Park has trash receptacles and usable restroom facilities comparable to those available at White Park.
    referrals
13. Referral to the Parking Committee
14. 9. Communication from Henry and Kathy Patten, 208 Rumford Street, expressing their concerns about Rumford Street Parking, Code Enforcement, and Winter Snow Removal Concerns.
    referrals
15. Referral to the Public Safety Board
16. 10. Request from Isaac Fiske, Concord Resident, suggesting the City consider developing a proposed "Tobacco and Nicotine Retail Governance and Public Safety Ordinance of the City of Concord," amending the Code of Ordinances by adopting a new article governing tobacco and nicotine retail permitting, enforcement, and related public safety measures.
    referrals
17. Items Tabled for September 14, 2026 Public Hearings
18. 11. 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(a), Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours and Months in Designated Places, Schedule IX, to modify seasonal no parking restrictions on Church Street between Bradley and Lyndon Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
19. 12. 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(a), Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours and Months in Designated Places, Schedule IX, to modify school year no parking restrictions on Columbus Avenue; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
20. 13. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time is Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, to modify time-limits and enforcement hours for certain parking spaces on Warren Street adjacent to Concord High School; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
21. 14. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,100, for Police Department Roadway Safety Outreach Initiatives and accepting the sum of $23,100, in grant funds from the New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
22. From the City Manager
23. 15. Positive Citizen Comments.
    positive comments
24. Consent Reports
25. 16. Diminimis gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,270.75, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
26. 17. Diminmus grants report from the Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to accept a grant totaling $9,293.44, from the US Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
27. 18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives requesting authorization to accept a monetary gift totaling $675, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
28. 19. Restoration of the fence at the Old Fort Cemetery report from the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.
    consent report
29. 20. Report from Library Trustees on a recommendation to pause fines for one year.
    consent report
30. 21. Report from the General Services Director in response to a City Council referred petition requesting that the sidewalks on both sides of Auburn Street be repaved.
    consent report
31. 22. Report from Beaver Meadow Director of Operations recommending approval of the proposed 2027 Beaver Meadow Golf course rate structures as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee at their July 9, 2026 meeting. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
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33. Consent Resolutions
34. 23. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of the sum of $434,334.50, in various Community Development Block Grant and Grant Donations projects, to include $8,725.82, in the Community Development Block Grant Fund and $425,608.69 in the Grants and Donations Fund, and rescinding the acceptance of $434,334.50, in various Community Development Grant and Grants and Donations Funds, to include $8,725.82, in the Community Development Block Grant Fund and $425,608.68, in the Grants and Donation fund, retroactive to June 30, 2026; together with a report from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent resolution
35. 24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for up to $4,000, of matching grant funding through the New Hampshire Department of Safety for technical assistance for the revision of the City’s Continuity of Operations Plan; together with a report from the Fire Chief.
    consent resolution
36. 25. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs to nominate eligible census tracts for the Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development.
    consent resolution
37. **End of Consent Agenda**
38. Public Hearings
39. 26A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 14, Morals and Conduct; together with a report from the Chair of the Public Safety Advisory Board.
    ordinance
40. 26B. Public Hearing regarding the status of the $130,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds, the majority of which was sub-granted to the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) for costs incurred in operating their Emergency Winter Shelter at 240 N Main Street, and Resource Center at 238 N Main St, for the period December 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    public hearing report
41. 26C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $67,376 in the General Fund as a transfer out to trust and accepting the sum of $67,376 from the Boys & Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2026; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.
    resolution
42. 26D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,500 in the Parks & Recreation miscellaneous grants and donations project for the free summer concert series and accepting the sum of $11,500 as a donation from the Walker Lecture series for this purpose; together with a report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee.
    resolution
43. 26E. 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.
    resolution
44. 26F. Report from the Director of Assessing recommending the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between the City of Concord and Briar Hydro Associates for Rolfe Canal Falls, Penacook Upper Falls & Penacook Lower Falls.
    public hearing report
45. 26G. Discretionary Preservation Easement renewal request, per RSA 79-D, for property located at 102 Little Pond Road owned by the Sylvia S. Miskoe Trust.
    public hearing report
46. Public Hearing Action
47. 27. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 14, Morals and Conduct; together with a report from the Chair of the Public Safety Advisory Board.
    ordinance
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49. 28. Public Hearing regarding the status of the $130,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds, the majority of which was sub-granted to the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) for costs incurred in operating their Emergency Winter Shelter at 240 N Main Street, and Resource Center at 238 N Main St, for the period December 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    public hearing report
50. 29. Resolution appropriating the sum of $67,376 in the General Fund as a transfer out to trust and accepting the sum of $67,376 from the Boys & Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2026; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives.
    resolution
51. 30. Resolution appropriating the sum of $11,500 in the Parks & Recreation miscellaneous grants and donations project for the free summer concert series and accepting the sum of $11,500 as a donation from the Walker Lecture series for this purpose; together with a report from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee.
    resolution
52. 31. 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.
    resolution
53. 32. Report from the Director of Assessing recommending the City Manager be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between the City of Concord and Briar Hydro Associates for Rolfe Canal Falls, Penacook Upper Falls & Penacook Lower Falls.
    public hearing report
54. 33. Discretionary Preservation Easement renewal request, per RSA 79-D, for property located at 102 Little Pond Road owned by the Sylvia S. Miskoe Trust.
    public hearing report
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56. Reports
57. 34. White Park Pond Restoration report from the Parks and Recreation Director.
    report
58. 35. Report from the UNH Sustainability Fellow on the Citywide Tree Canopy Assessment.
    report
59. New Business
60. Unfinished Business
61. 36. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6, Schedule I, to modify no parking restrictions on Church Street between Bradley and Rumford Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Referred back to the Parking Committee at the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting.)
    ordinance
62. 37. 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
63. 38. 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.) (Petition and public testimony received.)
    consent report
64. Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
65. 22. Report from Beaver Meadow Director of Operations recommending approval of the proposed 2027 Beaver Meadow Golf course rate structures as recommended by the Golf Course Advisory Committee at their July 9, 2026 meeting. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
66. 23. Resolution rescinding the appropriation of the sum of $434,334.50, in various Community Development Block Grant and Grant Donations projects, to include $8,725.82, in the Community Development Block Grant Fund and $425,608.69 in the Grants and Donations Fund, and rescinding the acceptance of $434,334.50, in various Community Development Grant and Grants and Donations Funds, to include $8,725.82, in the Community Development Block Grant Fund and $425,608.68, in the Grants and Donation fund, retroactive to June 30, 2026; together with a report from the Assistant Finance Director. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent resolution
67. Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
68. Comments, Requests by the City Manager
69. Adjournment
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71. Information
72. Inf1 April 8, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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73. Inf2 April 16, 2026 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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74. Inf3 May 7, 2026 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
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75. Inf4 May 20, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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76. Inf5 June 2, 2026 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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77. Inf6 June 22, 2026 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes.
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78. Inf7 July 9, 2026 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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79. Inf8 New Hampshire Army National Guard/Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services Notice of 2026 Prescribed Burns.
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80. Inf9 Invitation from the New Hampshire Black Heritage Trail for the unveiling of a marker for William Penn Thompson.
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