City Council

CITY OF ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 60 North Parke Street Aberdeen, MD 21001 Council Chambers February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. OPENING PRAYER C.1 Pastor Will Brown, Aberdeen Church of Christ D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D.1 Mayor Patrick McGrady E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES E.1 January 12, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes E.2 January 29, 2026 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes F. STATEMENT OF CLOSED MEETING G. PRESENTATIONS H. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 3 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council J. LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION J.1 Ordinance No. 25-O-16, Development Code Revision (For Adoption) [3rd meeting] Ordinance No. 25-O-16 Development Code Revision with exhibits.pdf J.2 Proposed Amendments for Ordinance No. 25-O-16, Development Code Revision AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 25-O-16 revised 2.06.2026.pdf K. PENDING LEGISLATION L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS M. NEW BUSINESS M.1 Nomination of Elizabeth Thompson to role of City Attorney Thompson-Resume.pdf Retainer Agreement.pdf N. UPDATES FROM STAFF O. PUBLIC COMMENT - Maximum of 3 minutes per person unless authorized by the Council. P. BUSINESS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (with Liaison Reports) P.1 Aberdeen Development Corporation Proposal, including purchase and funding of improvements at 18 Howard Street Proposal - The Aberdeen Downtown Revitalization Fund ADRF 1.23.2026.pdf 18 Howard St. Draft Lease Rev.pdf 20 Howard St. - Contract of Sale 1.23.2026.pdf 20 Howard St. - Draft Lease 1.23.2026.pdf 22 Howard St. - Lease Watchtower Signed.pdf P.2 City of Aberdeen 2 year SMART Goals COA Strategic Goals 2026 SMART Revised.pdf Q. ANNOUNCEMENTS - City Hall Weekly Activity Reports are available on the City website at www.aberdeenmd.gov. Council Meeting agenda packets and documents are posted on the City's Website under "Meetings and Legislation". Q.1 Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, February 11, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. City Hall Closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Economic Development Commission, Wednesday, February 18, Council Chambers, 8:30 a.m. Regular Council Meeting, Monday, February 23, Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Heritage Trust Meeting, Thursday, February 26, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. R. CLOSED MEETING - TBD S. ADJOURNMENT Under Md. Code Ann., General Provisions Article §3-305(b), all or any portion of public meetings are subject to closure.