City Council - Regular Meeting

A non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (a)-(c) to discuss the City Manager's Evaluation and/or compensation followed by a non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A: 2, I (a) to discuss collective bargaining strategies and a non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d) to discuss property acquisition to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Call to Order.

Invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call.

Approval of the Meeting Minutes.

May 11, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.

Agenda overview by the Mayor.

Communication from Alexandra Stewart requesting that consideration be given to the installation of additional crosswalks on South Street in Concord.

Resolution appropriating the sum of $55,580 in the Traffic Signals and Traffic Operations Improvements Project (CIP #283) for the installation of traffic signal improvements at various intersections related to the Legislative Parking Garage project and accepting the sum of $55,580 in funds from the State of New Hampshire for this purpose; together with a report from the Transportation Engineer.

Resolution appropriating the sum of $28,800 in the Merrimack River Greenway Trail (MRGT) Rail Lease Payment grants and donations subproject for the maintenance and associated property tax payments for the lease area encompassing 3.3 miles of the MRGT rail corridor including a parking area on Sewalls Falls Road and accepting the sum of $28,800 in lease payments for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives.

Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,628.08, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.

Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives requesting authorization to accept a monetary gift totaling $430, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.

Report from the City Manager on the status of FY 2026 Event Arts Grant Awards.

Report from the Assistant Finance Director regarding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report award notification.

Report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives, on behalf of the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee, announcing the Committee's intent to launch a Weatherize Concord campaign.

Report from the Senior Planner requesting the City Manager be authorized to amend the agricultural lease for Sunfox Farm LLC to allow limited public and vendor parking during permitted events, as recommended by the Conservation Commission.

Concord Fire Department 2025 Annual Report from the Fire Chief.

Concord Police Department 2025 Annual Crime Report.

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency as outlined in its current grant program; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police.

Resolution rescinding the appropriation of $100,000 in the Merrimack River Greenway Trail project (CIP #543), rescinding the authorization to accept $80,000 in Federal Grant Funding, and deauthorizing the issuance of $20,000 in General Obligation Bonds and Notes for this purpose; together with a report from the Director of Office of Management and Budget.

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Municipal Work Zone Agreement (MWZA) with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) concerning proposed pavement improvements along US Route 4 (Hoit Road); together with a report from the City Engineer.

Resolution appropriating the sum $36,502 for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings project (CIP #107), accepting the sum of $14,472 in donations from SkiTheBeav, and authorizing the use of $22,030 from the Recreation Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.

Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the Parks & Recreation Grants and Donations Skate Park subproject for the construction of the Skate Park at Kiwanis 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.

Resolution appropriating the sum $36,502 for the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings project (CIP #107), accepting the sum of $14,472 in donations from SkiTheBeav, and authorizing the use of $22,030 from the Recreation Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance.

Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 in the Parks & Recreation Grants and Donations Skate Park subproject for the construction of the Skate Park at Kiwanis 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.

Full Measure & List Revaluation Project Update Report (CIP #639) from the Director of Assessing.

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 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.)

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.)

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.)

Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councillors

Comments, Requests by the City Manager

Adjournment