City Council - Regular Meeting

Call Meeting To Order: Mayor Michael

Invocation: Mayor Michael or Guest will provide the Invocation.

Agenda Adjustments

Recognition of Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College has been named a finalist for the $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Retirement of Mrs. Linda Little Lewis

After an incredible 44 years of service, Linda Lewis has decided to retire from the Finance Department.

Retail Strategies Annual Market Update

Receive presentation and provide feedback as desired

Presentation on Stanly County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)

Lee Snuggs, President, RRRPO provides update on Stanly County Comprehensive Plan for adoption

Approval of Minutes

Council will consider approval of minutes for: Monday, May 18, 2026, Regular Session Monday, June 15, Regular Session Monday, June 29, Special Work Session

Ordinance 26-26: Development Review Fees

Conduct a public hearing and consider approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed ordinance amendments detailed in Ordinance 26-26

Ordinance 26-27: TA 26-03 Amendments to various sections of Chapter 91 Subdivision Regulations to update Residential Cluster Development standards

Conduct a public hearing and consider approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed ordinance amendments detailed in Ordinance 26-27

Public Comments: Announced Delegations and Unannounced Delegations

Department Reports

City Departments provided department reports for June 2026

Urban Deer Regulation Update

Information on managing deer population will be provided

Municipal Calendar:

Consider Road Closure for Annual Sugar Hill Reunion

Consider Road Closure of T.E. White Sr. Drive on July 31 - August 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM each day

Consider Road Closure for Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K

Consider Closing Third Street from W. Main St. to North St. on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 7:00am - 1:00pm

Consider Road Closures for the Annual Dinner on Main Event

Consider approval for road closures for the annual Dinner on Main event

Special Event Permit - Landmark Lounge Historic Tours: Center/Stanly Theatre, Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30-7:00PM & Opera House, Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30-7:00PM

Closure Request: * Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm 1st & Main Parking Lot, with event at 221/223 W Main Street * Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm Courthouse Plaza,with event at the Opera House above Starnes Bramlett

Ordinance 26-21: Amending the Long Creek Watershed Study 2

For Final Project Closure

Ordinance 26-22: Amending the Business Center Site Ready Project

For Final Project Closure

Ordinance 26-23: Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget

To Transfer Funds to the Business Center Site Ready Project

Ordinance 26-24: Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget

For grant funds and unused budget from Fiscal Year 2025-26

Ordinance 26-25: Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget

For Economic Development Building Reuse Grant, per auditor request

Resolution 26-19: Set the Public Hearing for Annexation 26-01

Carpenter Revocable Living Trust Property Public Hearing to be set for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30pm

Unfinished Business

Consider Appointment to the ABC Board for Remainder of Term Expiring 3/16/2029

Review applications and consider appointment

FY26/27 Street Resurfacing Project Bid Selection

Select pavement maintenance bid to move forward into entering a contract.

NCDOT STIP Prioritization Projects.

Consider the staff-recommended STIP project list to submit to the Rocky River Regional Planning Organization and North Carolina Department of Transportation for consideration.

City Manager Report: The City Manager will provide updates.

Closed Session: City Council will go into closed session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11 (a)(3) Consult with Attorney, (4) Economic Development & (6) Personnel

Adjournment

City Council will adjourn to Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:30pm in Council Chambers of City Hall