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 5:30 p.m.
2. Call to Order.
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Roll Call.
6. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
7. 26-439 September 14, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
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8. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
9. **Consent Agenda Items**
10. Referral to the City Solicitor's Office, the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and the Traffic Operations Committee
11. 7. Proposed Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 17, Vehicles and Traffic, Article 17-6, Miscellaneous Rules, by adding Section 17-6-12, Noyes Street and Cypress Streets - Restricted Access During School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Hours; together with a communication from John F. Weaver, McLane Middleton. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Grady Sexton.)
    referrals
12. Referrals to the Traffic Operations Committee
13. 8. Communication from Casey Callahan, resident of Centre Street, requesting consideration of a flashing pedestrian light at the intersection of Rumford and Centre Street.
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15. 9. Communication from Abby Dollries, Ward 4 resident, requesting consideration be given for an extended Walk Signal Duration and an implementation of an Exclusive Pedestrian Phase at the intersections of Centre Street and Green Street.
    referrals
16. Referral to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee and the Public Safety Board
17. 10. Communication from Jeff Longden requesting consideration be given to addressing the recurring vandalism of City property.
    referrals
18. Items Tabled for November 9, 2026 Public Hearings
19. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $70,589.24, as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $70,589.24, in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
20. 12. Resolution establishing a Golf Course Improvement Reserve, appropriating the sum of $8,300, as a Transfer Out to Trust, authorizing the use of Golf Fund Balance in the sum of $3,300, and affirming the budgeted sum of $5,000, in Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Resident Capital Fees for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
21. 13. Petition to Restore Oak Hill Road to the Merrimack Valley School District; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    public hearing report
22. 14. Modify the Position of Administrative Coordinator from a Part Time Position to Full Time Position in Human Resources.
    public hearing report
23. 15. 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 Heritage Commission.
    ordinance
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25. From the City Manager
26. 16. Positive Citizen Comments.
    positive comments
27. Consent Reports
28. 17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,364.88, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
29. 18. Quarterly Current Use Tax Report from the Director of Assessing.
    consent report
30. 19. Report to Council from the City Solicitor's Office Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Concord, Concord School District and Concord Community TV.
    consent report
31. 20. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Acting Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to approve the application and acceptance of private grant funding through the Walmart Spark Good Local Grant to the Concord Police Department for $2,000, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
32. 21. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Acting Deputy Chief of Police requesting authorization to approve the acceptance and appropriation of funds, which were received as a donation towards the fundraising efforts for the National Night Out event sponsored by the Concord Police Department for $1,078, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
33. 22. Report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair, recommending proposed changes to the Rules of the City Council by adopting an Ethics Complaint Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
34. Consent Resolutions
35. 23. 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 Acting Deputy Police Chief.
    consent resolution
36. 24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for funds designated for Law Enforcement-Related Programs; together with a report from the Acting Deputy Police Chief.
    consent resolution
37. Appointments
38. 25. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee: Connor Still.
    appointment
39. **End of Consent Agenda**
40. Public Hearings
41. 26A. 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 for parking spaces on the north side of Merrimack Street (Penacook); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
42. 26B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-7, Access, Circulation, Parking and Loading; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
43. 26C. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-8, Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Structures, by amending Section 28-8-5 Nonconforming Structures, 28-8-5(d) Removal and Replacement of Certain Nonconforming Residential Structures; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
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45. 26D. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-2-3, The Zoning Map, by amending Section 28-2-3(b)(1); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
46. 26E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Appendix B, List of Arterial Streets and amending Appendix C, List of Collector Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
47. 26F. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 8, Fire; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    ordinance
48. 26G. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations and Chapter 27, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    ordinance
49. 26H. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,397 for Law Enforcement Related Programs and accepting the sum of $23,397 in Unmatched Grant Funds from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
50. 26I. Resolution appropriating the sum of $1,200,000 in the Memorial Field Project (CIP #557) for Final Design and Permitting, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $600,000, and accepting the sum of $600,000 in donations from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony received.)
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52. Public Hearing Action
53. 27. 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 for parking spaces on the north side of Merrimack Street (Penacook); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
54. 28. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-7, Access, Circulation, Parking and Loading; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
55. 29. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-8, Nonconforming Lots, Uses, and Structures, by amending Section 28-8-5 Nonconforming Structures, 28-8-5(d) Removal and Replacement of Certain Nonconforming Residential Structures; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
56. 30. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28-2-3, The Zoning Map, by amending Section 28-2-3(b)(1); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
57. 31. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance by amending Appendix B, List of Arterial Streets and amending Appendix C, List of Collector Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    ordinance
58. 32. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code, Chapter 8, Fire; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    ordinance
59. 33. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations and Chapter 27, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    ordinance
60. 34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $23,397 for Law Enforcement Related Programs and accepting the sum of $23,397 in Unmatched Grant Funds from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.
    resolution
61. 35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $1,200,000 in the Memorial Field Project (CIP #557) for Final Design and Permitting, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Notes in the sum of $600,000, and accepting the sum of $600,000 in donations from the Concord School District for this purpose; together with a report from the Parks and Recreation Director. (Public testimony received.)
    resolution
62. Reports
63. New Business
64. Unfinished Business
65. 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.) (Public comments received.)
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67. Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
68. 7. Proposed Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 17, Vehicles and Traffic, Article 17-6, Miscellaneous Rules, by adding Section 17-6-12, Noyes Street and Cypress Streets - Restricted Access During School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Hours; together with a communication from John F. Weaver, McLane Middleton. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Kretovic and Councilor Grady Sexton.)
    referrals
69. 22. Report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair, recommending proposed changes to the Rules of the City Council by adopting an Ethics Complaint Form. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
70. Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
71. Comments, Requests by the City Manager
72. Adjournment
73. Information
74. Inf1 July 1, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
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75. Inf2 July 8, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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76. Inf3 July 8, 2026 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
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77. Inf4 June 10, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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78. Inf5 July 15, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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79. Inf6 August 4, 2026 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
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80. Inf7 September 14, 2026 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Annual Meeting Minutes.
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82. Inf8 September 17, 2026 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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83. Inf9 September 21, 2026 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.
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84. Inf10 September 23, 2026 Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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85. Inf11 September 28, 2026 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes.
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86. Inf12 Communication from the Concord Board of Education notifying the City of Concord that they are considering selling three properties: the former Eastman School (15 Shawmut Street), the former Dewey School (38 Liberty Street and an as-yet-undetermined portion of the land know as the Broken Ground property (11 South Curtisville Road).
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87. Inf13 Communication from the Concord Board of Education requesting that the School District and the Board of Education be included in discussions about any Tax Increment Financing District for the redevelopment of the Steeplegate Mall and surrounding properties.
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89. Council Only