City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Concord, NH
Meeting Date
February 9, 2026

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Monday, February 9, 2026

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Consent Agenda ItemsItem 7

Petition for Sidewalk Repavement on Auburn Street submitted by Patricia Murphy on Behalf of Area Residents.

**Attachments:** Petition

Consent Agenda ItemsItem 8

Communication from Dick Lemieux, Washington Street resident, requesting consideration of removing the 3-hour parking restrictions and adding sidewalk plowing on Washington Street in Concord.

**Attachments:** Communication

Items Tabled for March 9, 2026 Public HearingsItem 9

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.

**Attachments:** Resolution Report Barley House Layout Plan Revival Layout Plan Siam Orchid Layout Plan The Draft Layout Plan

Items Tabled for March 9, 2026 Public HearingsItem 10

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.

**Attachments:** Ordinance Report SB245 (2025)

Consent ReportsItem 11

Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,913.11, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.

**Attachments:** Report

Consent ReportsItem 12

Quarterly Status Report on the City Council's 2024-2025 Priorities.

**Attachments:** Report

Consent ReportsItem 13

Report from the City Solicitor's Office Regarding A Proposed City Council Policy on Reviewing and Releasing Nonpublic Meeting Minutes.

**Attachments:** Report Nonpublic Meeting Minutes Policy

Consent ReportsItem 14

Report from the General Services Director and the Transportation Engineer, on behalf of the Traffic Operations Committee and Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, in response to multiple referrals from City Council regarding crosswalks, paving, and intersection safety in the neighborhood of Woodcrest Heights Drive and Loudon Road.

Attachments: Report Communication Communication TOC Minutes TPAC Minutes

Consent ReportsItem 15

Report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending changing the Building Inspector Position and the Housing Inspector position titles to a Building and Housing Inspector Position.

Attachments: Report

Consent ReportsItem 16

Report from the Director of Assessing requesting the City Manager be Authorized to renew the voluntary Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement between Fellowship Housing Opportunities, Inc. and Affiliates and the City of Concord.

Attachments: Report Agreement

Consent ReportsItem 17

White Park Pond Restoration report from the Parks and Recreation Director.

Attachments: Report

Consent ReportsItem 18

Report from the Rules Committee Recommending Proposed Changes to the Rules of the City Council.

Attachments: Report Proposed Rules

Consent ReportsItem 19

Report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector recommending the divestment of a tax deeded property.

Attachments: Report

Consent ResolutionsItem 20

Resolution in recognition of the services of Rose Fife.

Attachments: Resolution

Consent CommunicationsItem 21

City Manager's Proposed Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees: Roy Geiser.

Attachments: Report Resume

Consent CommunicationsItem 22

Mayor Champlin's Proposed Appointment to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness: Chris Mumford.

Attachments: Appointment

Consent CommunicationsItem 23

City Manager's Proposed Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA): Christopher Carley, Nicholas Wallner, Andrew Winters, and Brenda Perkins.

**Attachments:** Report

Public HearingsItem 24A

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.

**Attachments:** Ordinance Report

Public HearingsItem 24B

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.

**Attachments:** Resolution Report Draft Lease Agreement

Public HearingsItem 24C

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.

**Attachments:** Resolution Report Skate Park Fundraising Information

Public Hearing ActionItem 25

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.

**Attachments:** Ordinance Report

Public Hearing ActionItem 26

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.

**Attachments:** Resolution Report Draft Lease Agreement

Public Hearing ActionItem 27

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.

**Attachments:** Resolution Report Skate Park Fundraising Information

Unfinished BusinessItem 28

Report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations recommending adoption of the PaypointHR Classification and Compensation Report.

(Pulled from consent by Councillor Kretovic.) (Action on this item tabled at the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting.) **Attachments:** Report Class and Compensation Study

Unfinished BusinessItem 29

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.) **Attachments:** Memorial Field Presentation CSD Communication

Unfinished BusinessItem 30

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.) Attachments: Ordinance Report 2023 CHS Area Parking Restrictions Summary Report Public Comments

Unfinished BusinessItem 31

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 Councillor Jim Schlosser.

(Action on this item tabled at the April 14, 2025 City Council meeting.) Attachments: Resolution Report Attachments

InformationItem Inf1

November 20, 2025 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

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December 2, 2025 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

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December 10, 2025 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

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December 9, 2025 Conservation Commission Site Walk Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

InformationItem Inf5

December 10, 2025 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

InformationItem Inf6

December 17, 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

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December 17, 2025 Planning Board Workshop Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

InformationItem Inf8

January 5, 2026 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: Minutes

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January 6, 2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) Committee Draft Meeting Minutes.

**Attachments:** Minutes

InformationItem Inf10

January 13, 2026 Ad-Hoc Semiquincentennial & Tri-Centennial Draft Meeting Minutes.

**Attachments:** Minutes