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LACONIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 22, 2016 City Hall - Conference Room 200A 7:00 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDING SECRETARY ROLL CALL ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. Regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2016 CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA INTERVIEWS COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Conservation Commission regarding Parcels on Davis Place PUBLIC INPUT 1. Review of zoning in the Weirs Beach Commercial Resort (CR) Zone PUBLIC HEARING 1. Regarding resolution 2016-03 relative to acceptance of a Department of Environmental Services Exotic Species Program Grant in the amount of $6,640.00 PRESENTATIONS 1. NH Department of Transportation re: Pavement rehab on Laconia Bypass and Route 106 2. Winnipesaukee Muskrats Update MAYOR'S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 1 of 71 *Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when necessary. 1. FINANCE: (Lipman, Hamel, Baer) (a) Downtown TIF Financing (b) WOW Trail Funding 2. PUBLIC SAFETY: (Baer, Doyle, Bownes) (a) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents 3. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES: (Doyle, Bolduc, Bownes) (a) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns (b) Procedural review of grant applications (c) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers 4. PUBLIC WORKS: (Bolduc, Baer, Bownes) (a) Review of proposed speed table on Summit Avenue 5. LANDS and BUILDINGS: (Hamel, Lipman ,Bolduc) (a) Downtown parking garage (b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings LIAISON REPORT CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Project Updates Report NEW BUSINESS 1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - ADA update to Parking Section 2. Council discussion re: Leasing City-owned dock space at the Weirs UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second reading of resolution 2016-03 relative to acceptance of a Department of Environmental Services Exotic Species Program Grant in the amount of $6,640.00 2. Rezoning of Surfcoaster Lots 3 and 8 to Commercial Resort (CR) 3. Declaration of City owned property on Davis Place as surplus NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 1. Elizabeth Ballantyne - seeking reappointment as a full member of the Putnam Fund to a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2021 (1 regular position available) 2. David Stamps - seeking reappointment to the Highway Safety Commission as a public member for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 (1 public member position available) 3. Rodney Roy - seeking reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a Page 2 of 71  three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 (2 positions available) 4. Arthur M. Kirk - seeking reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 (2 positions available) 5. Glenn Smith - seeking reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees to a three- year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 (2 alternate positions and 2 regular positions available) 6. John Moriarty - seeking reappointment as a full member of the Library Board of Trustees to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 (2 alternate positions and 2 regular positions available) COUNCIL COMMENTS NON-PUBLIC SESSION According to RSA 91-A:3, II: (a) The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the investigation of any charges against him, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted. (b) The hiring of any person as a public employee. (c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting. (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community. (e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof because of his membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled. (i) Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency functions including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or state safety officials that are directly intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or widespread injury or loss of life. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Ordinance amendment relative to Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (tabled at the meeting of 9/28/15) 2. Second reading of a resolution relative to the adoption of RSA 31:95-b, Appropriation of funds made available during the year (tabled at the meeting of 11/23/15 pending the outcome of legal matters) 3. Master Plan 4. Milfoil Treatment Funding Request 5. Sewer & Water Master Plan 6. Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste Disposal Cost Reduction 7. Strategic Planning/Goal Setting 8. WOW Trail ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/17/2016 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Acceptance of minutes DISCUSSION: Minutes were distributed to the Council on February 17, 2015. If there are no corrections the minutes will be accepted as distributed. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Draft Minutes Backup Material 2/18/2016 02_08_16public-DRAFT.pdf Page 4 of 71  City of Laconia – City Council Monday, February 8, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. City Hall – Conference Room 200A CALL TO ORDER Mayor Engler called the meeting to order at the above date and time. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Councilor Brenda Baer led the Salute to the Flag. RECORDING SECRETARY City Clerk Mary Reynolds ROLL CALL City Clerk Reynolds called the roll with the following Councilors in attendance: Councilor Ava Doyle, Councilor David Bownes, Councilor Henry Lipman, Councilor Brenda Baer, Councilor Robert Hamel and Councilor Armand Bolduc. Mayor Engler stated that six (6) Councilors are in attendance and a quorum is established. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE City Manager Scott Myers and Finance Director Donna Woodaman COUNCIL PROCLAMATION Mayor Engler made a presentation of a Council Proclamation to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation for the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Incorporation on February 16, 2016. The proclamation was accepted by Michael Nolan, President, and Paulette Loughlin, past President and Assistant Director. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1) Regular meeting minutes of January 25, 2016 Minutes were distributed to the Council on Monday, February 1, 2016. Corrections were made to spelling and grammatical items and redistributed on Friday, February 5, 2016. With no further corrections to the minutes they were accepted as distributed. CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR 1) Fundraising Request from Laconia Little League Page 5 of 71 A motion to approve was made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer, the motion result was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) 2) Fundraising Request from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation A motion to approve was made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer, the motion result was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) 3) Fundraising Request from Simpson Dowling 5K Race A motion to approve was made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer, the motion result was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) CITIZEN COMMENTS FCOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA NONE INTERVIEWS All applicants were interviewed this evening and appointments will be made at the February 22, 2016 meeting. Any questions and discussion on each applicant will appear under each item. 1) Elizabeth Ballantyne - seeking reappointment as a full member of the Putnam Fund to a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 (1 regular position available) E. Ballantyne reviewed her participation and interest in continuing to serve. Councilor Baer thanked E. Ballantyne for her service and asked how many programs are being offered each year. E. Ballantyne replied that about six (6) are done each year and reviewed the variety of shows they provide. Councilor Hamel thanked E. Ballantyne for everything she and the board do for the City. E. Ballantyne encouraged everyone to check the Putnam Fund Facebook page for updates on programming. 2) Nadine L. Jordan - seeking appointment to an alternate position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2016 (2 alternate positions and 2 regular positions available) Not in attendance. Interview rescheduled for March 14, 2016. 3) David Stamps - seeking reappointment to the Highway Safety Commission as a public member for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 (1 public member position available) D. Stamps reviewed is interest in this position and his desire to continue. The Council thanked D. Stamps for his participation. 4) Rodney Roy - seeking reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 (2 positions available) Page 6 of 71  R. Roy reviewed his participation for the last three (3) terms and thanked George Hawkins, David Plourde and Jeff Patteson for the lessons they have taught him. Councilor Hamel advised that R. Roy is a key member of the Commission and they all work well together. 5) Arthur M. Kirk - seeking reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 (2 positions available) Kirk advised that he is just getting his feet wet and he is very excited about what he has learned in his short time on the Commission. Councilor Bolduc thanked A. Kirk for coming forward. 6) Glenn Smith - seeking reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees to a three- year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 (2 alternate positions and 2 regular positions available) G. Smith is applying for his second, three (3) year term and he has a strong commitment to the Library that goes back many years. 7) John Moriarty - seeking reappointment as a full member of the Library Board of Trustees to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 (2 alternate positions and 2 regular positions available) J. Moriarty reviewed his time and benefits of the Laconia Public Library with the Council. J. Moriarty reviewed the 30 Million Word study with the Council. Council thanked J. Moriarty for all he has done. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Engler advised that these letters will be discussed during the public hearing and asked that they be added to the testimony this evening of the public hearing on Davis Place property declaration as surplus. 1) Letter from Downtown TIF Advisory Board regarding Davis Place property 2) Letter from the Planning Board regarding Davis Place property PUBLIC INPUT SESSION *This section is reserved for specific topics of interest to the Council and residents 1) Review of zoning in the Weirs Beach Commercial Resort (CR) Zone The City Council has set aside time for public comment on reviewing zoning in the Weirs Beach area, specifically the Commercial Resort (CR) Zone. Public input is encouraged at the Council meetings of January 11, January 25, February 8 and February 22. Written comments will also be accepted. Letters were sent on December 17, 2015 notifying property owners with significant amounts of land or frontage in the Rt. 11B and Rt. 3 area (from White Oaks Rd. to the Meredith town line) of the dates of these meetings. Page 7 of 71 Russ Poirier addressed the Council. R. Poirier has been a location selector for many large corporations and he is unaware of what the Weirs is going to be. R. Poirier shared that the demographics the City looks at for events, particularly Laconia Motorcycle Week, are not the same as he looks at. People are spread out when they come to events because the lodging is not available in the Weirs. In regards to the traffic counts, they are not being collected in all of the key areas and this is causing a lack of accurate collection of information. R. Poirier commented that the City has fine amenities and when you zone for junk you are discouraging growth. PUBLIC HEARING 1) Declaration of all or a portion of property located on Davis Place, identified by parcel/tax map 412-60-59 and 426-60-22, as surplus property. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. with notice of this public hearing being made in the following editions of the Laconia Daily Sun in accordance with Section 183-7 B (1) of the City Code: January 28, 29 30 and February 2,3,4,5 Additional posting was made at City Hall, the Gale Memorial Library, the Laconia Community Center and the offices of the Laconia School District Parcel 412-60-59 consists of 1.67 acres of open green space and an asphalt parking area of approximately 40,000 square feet. Parcel 426-60-22 consists of .16 acres of undeveloped and vacant land, parts of which contain a wooded area that lies within a wetlands buffer of Jewett Brook. Mayor Engler requested public input. Warren Hutchins read a letter from the Planning Board as follows: "Laconia Planning Board, at its regular meeting, voted to authorize the Chairman of the Planning Board to appear at the public hearing noticed for February 8, 2016, where the City Council of Laconia is considering a Request to declare parcels 412-60-59 and 426- 60-22 as surplus property. (Davis Place) As the City of Laconia Planning Board is in the process of up-dating the Master Plan and that the City has committed major funding to the improvement of the Down town district (Colonial Theater project, a major example) it is premature to divest a major piece of real estate in the down town area that could support these plans. There are other possible uses for the citizens of Laconia and their guests which would add to the quality of life and economic development for the City. The two parcels are very level with excellent views of a major brook and the river. Currently there are walkways on the site and a very large level paved parking lot. This property is a potential major extension of the river walk, park for the residents of the area and city, and a parking lot that can be a satellite facility for those parking downtown and a possible park and ride. Page 8 of 71 The surrounding area is heavily residential with many properties being multi-units with small lots. On Davis Place is also the very large residential building know as Scott Williams. On the other side of tl1e brook is a nicely appearing apartment building, Victoria Apartments. These city residents would have their neighborhood improved by the attention to cleaning this property by the City. It is the request of the Planning Board that these two properties not be declared surplus at this time. By a vote of the Planning Board on February 2, 2016 and included in the legal record of this meeting." Lloyd Wylie addressed the Council. L. Wylie is looking to purchase a small portion of lot 59 and he doesn't feel this would be of a poor benefit to the City. L. Wylie has made two offers, one titled A and the other B. He has the intention of keeping the property maintained and rid the area of negative activity that is happening at the location currently. Harry Bean addressed the Council. H. Bean owns the property at 32 Davis Place and he is looking to purchase a piece of property next to Jewett Brook and his desire to purchase is the same as L. Wylie. Just this past weekend he witnessed a small child playing among the trees and if a 2,000 lb. tree fell on a child it would be unfortunate and tragic. H. Bean is looking to fix a problem and not cause one, as it appears some think this evening. Ken Sawyer, representing the Downtown TIF Advisory Board, advised that they feel the property would important to the development of the Riverwalk in the future as outlined in the following letter from the meeting of February 2, 2016: “The Downtown TIF Advisory Board met this morning. With recent discussion by the City Council of the potential transfer of City- owned land on Davis Place, the Laconia Downtown TIF Advisory Board requests that the City Council reserve all this City owned land to accommodate the future Riverwalk. This property offers an area for a potential trail and new public riverfront park, beach, and car- top boat launch on the Winnipesaukee River at the end of Davis Place. This property along the River is an important future piece of Riverwalk that will connect the WOW Trail on the east side and the Riverwalk section at the Church Street Bridge on the west side. It also affords beautiful views of the Winnipesaukee River and a scenic vista stopping point. The Riverwalk is an important part of the overall Downtown economic develop and all the connected neighborhoods. The use of this land for these public purposes would tie into the "Mayor's Challenge" to provide more pedestrian and bike access for the Downtown and the entire City. It would also provide additional public waterfront access in keeping with another strategic goal of the City Council. The Downtown TIF Advisory Board urges the City Council to retain ownership and control of these public lands.” Page 9 of 71 Councilor Baer asked why the TIF Board has an opinion when Davis Place isn't in the Downtown TIF. K. Sawyer replied that the Riverwalk could go through this area and it could be a connection point for the Riverwalk. The letter was to make the Council aware of why it may be important to retain the property and that it affords not only potential for the Riverwalk but also has water access through an area called Bottle Beach that has potential. Councilor Baer commented that the property owners in the area also have rights and they should be able to enjoy their property. K. Sawyer reiterated that the TIF Board wanted to make the Council aware of the potential. There has been discussion of two (2) potential pathways for the Riverwalk that would cross Lot 59 and connect on Davis Place. Discussion continued regarding the potential uses of the property. Councilor Bownes commented that the problem is that when the decision was made to hold this public hearing there was an offer from H. Bean and L. Wylie and the notice in the paper was not focused on the information the Council was looking for. L. Wylie addressed the Council again regarding the Riverwalk. L. Wylie commented that the Riverwalk is a good project but the proposal is not conducive to the area and it would be dangerous to pedestrians. John Moriarty addressed the Council. J. Moriarty commented that he is not speaking on behalf of the Laconia Main Street Initiative. J. Moriarty feels that when he viewed documents regarding the Riverwalk plan he feels that the whole project was approved by the Council which was inclusive of this portion involving Davis Place and the surrounding areas. The Riverwalk would have a benefitted impact on all property owners and not just two. With no further comments from the public Mayor Engler declared the public hearing closed at 8:12 p.m. 2) A proposed resolution relative to accepting and expending donations in the amount of $500 from the Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club for the Black Brook Geomorphic Study Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. with the notice of this public hearing being made in the Friday, January 29, 2016 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, at City Hall, the Gale Memorial Library, the Laconia Community Center and the offices of the Laconia School District. A second reading of this resolution is scheduled under Unfinished Business this evening. With no members of public choosing to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. PRESENTATIONS 1) Stand-Up Laconia Claire Persson addressed the Council. C. Persson asked that a member of the City Council attend the meetings of Stand-Up Laconia at their monthly meetings. The group also meets on Fridays at Laconia High School and members of the Council are also Page 10 of 71 welcome to attend. The Council was provided with a brochure and packet of information for the Council to review. When the group was started five (5) years ago it was a small group of 20 and they have grown to over 300 members. C. Persson left t-shirts for the City to display so people know the City supports Stand-Up Laconia. Stand-Up Laconia is working on a very competitive grant that is due in March and they will be notified in October if they are receiving any funding. Bob Dassatti addressed the Council. B. Dassatti is a recent member and he is convinced that they are working to make the City a better place for everyone. On February 17, 2016 they will be holding a public meeting for the community to let them know what they would like to see happen. Chief Chris Adams addressed the Council. Chief Adams is an original member of Stand- Up Laconia and he is amazed with how it has grown, and C. Persson has given a large amount of her own time to make this successful. Although this was started as a drug prevention group it has evolved into so much more. It is known by local, state and national political figures because of all of the wonderful things they are doing. Councilor Baer asked how the group is funded. C. Persson replied that they are self- funded and have received small donations. The grant they are applying for would be very helpful to the cause. Workshop dates will be February 15 and 21 at the Huot Center at Jack's Place, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Councilor Hamel asked if the verbal support of the City Council would help the process of the grant. C. Persson replied that it would. Mayor Engler requested to have a resolution drafted for Council acceptance at their next meeting and thanked C. Persson for her attendance. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Engler noted that the Council held a goal setting session moderated by Primex last Friday and it was very beneficial. The Council and Department Heads were thanked for attendance COMMITTEE REPORTS *Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when necessary. 1) FINANCE a) WOW Trail Funding b) Downtown TIF Financing 2) PUBLIC SAFETY a) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents 3) GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ORDINANCES a) Ordinance amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns Page 11 of 71  b) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers c) Procedural review of grant applications 4) PUBLIC WORKS a) Review of proposed speed table on Summit Avenue A report was received and a meeting has been scheduled for March 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. 5) LAND & BUILDINGS a) Repair and maintenance of City Buildings b) Downtown parking garage Councilor Hamel reported that a meeting was held this evening at 6:00 p.m. Prices for the project were discussed with two (2) proposals. They will be having another meeting on February 18 at 4:00 p.m. to review further items, and again on February 22 at 6:00 p.m. to make a recommendation to the full Council. It was also recommended that the Finance Committee take up the issue of funding LIAISON REPORTS NONE CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS H. Bean addressed the Council regarding the Davis Place surplus property. H. Bean reviewed a map with the Council and clarified the property he would like to purchase and demonstrated that the portion being looked at for the Riverwalk would not be disrupted because it is not the portion he is requesting. L. Wylie added that he would like to clean up the area and make it a decent part of the City and neighborhood. The portion L. Wylie is interested in is closest to the Bottle Beach and by cleaning up the area abutting it will discourage the negative behavior. L. Wylie also commented that by purchasing the property he would be able to address a drainage issue from the parking lot. MANAGER’S REPORT 1) Monthly Economic Development Update City Manager Myers reviewed the report. Discussion followed regarding the CPIU increase and the effect it will have on the Tax Cap amount. Mayor Engler noted that the Tax Cap will only allow for approximately $600,000 increase in the School and City. This was confirmed but noted that there are still three (3) months of construction value. 2) Financial and Operational Trends Report City Manager Myers reviewed the report. Page 12 of 71 NEW BUSINESS 1) First reading of resolution 2016-03 relative to acceptance of a Department of Environmental Services Exotic Species Program Grant in the amount of $6,640.00, and request to schedule a second reading and public hearing on February 22,2016 during the regular City Council meeting relative to acceptance of this grant Motion to waive a reading of this resolution in its entirety and to read by title only by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Hamel, the result of the motion was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) Motion to move a first reading of resolution 2016-03 relative to authorizing the City Manager to accept grants on behalf of the City for the Department of Environmental Services (DES) Diver/Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) Grant in the amount of $6,640.00 for an Exotic Aquatic Plant Control Project in Langley, Moulton and Pickerel Coves off Paugus Bay and to schedule a public hearing on February 22, 2016 during the regular City Council meeting made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Hamel, the result of the motion was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) 2) Offer for the purchase of property on Davis Place, identified by parcel/tax map 412-60-59, from Lloyd Wylie Mayor Engler advised the Council that this offer was received from Lloyd Wylie with an amount of $3,500 for proposal A, and $20,000 for the purchase of a larger portion in proposal B. L. Wylie reviewed his proposals with the Council. This property was discussed this evening during the public hearing held. Councilor Lipman asked H. Bean what his interest is in cleaning up the property he is interested in. H. Bean replied that he would feel like he had more right to tell people to leave and discontinue the activity that is unwanted or dangerous. Councilor Lipman asked if H. Bean would consider a long term lease if the City were to offer it. H. Bean replied that he has not entertained the idea and could not give an answer. If he was to purchase the property he would be adding fencing so there would be designation that would show that the property is not for loitering. H. Bean stated that he would really prefer to purchase it and reiterated that no one can make any changes to the parcel because of the wetlands buffer, therefore there is no use for the City. Motion to table this request made by Councilor Bownes and seconded by Councilor Doyle, the result of the motion was failed. (Ayes: Bownes, Doyle; Nays: Baer, Bolduc, Hamel, Lipman) Councilor Bownes asked why the City would even consider the offer without having an appraisal and with the deed restrictions on the parking lot. City Manager Myers recommended that the Council acknowledge the offer and that is all that is needed. With the posting of the public hearing it was done so as "a portion or all of" the lots so the Council has the ability to declare surplus in either manner, either the whole or portion of. Page 13 of 71 Discussion was had regarding the appropriate order of events this evening and it was decided to take no actions now, but to acknowledge the offer from L. Wylie, because there will be a discussion on declaration of surplus at which time this will be discussed further. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) Second reading of resolution 2016-02 relative to acceptance of donations from Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club for the Black Brook Geomorphic Study in the amount of $500 Motion to waive the reading of this resolution in its entirety and to read by title only made by Councilor Hamel and seconded by Councilor Doyle, the result of the motion was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) Motion to move a second reading of resolution 2016-02 relative to authorizing the City Manager to accept donations on behalf of the City from Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club in the amount $500 for the Black Brook Geomorphologic Study by Councilor Hamel and seconded by Councilor Bolduc, the result of the motion was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) 2) Declaration of City owned property on Davis Place as surplus Councilor Bownes stated that he feels this is premature and if the Council is serious about declaring surplus they need to get an appraisal. The offers that have been made are not "fair" as far as he is concerned. Although Councilor Bownes does not support the Planning Board’s decision he feels the City should consider cleaning it up themselves and should do so after they have all of the information. Councilor Bolduc stated he feels the Council has all of the information they need. There is no need to have an appraisal done when the property has been given an assessment. Mayor Engler noted that the City Manager has been advised by the Assessor that it would add $10,800 to the value. H. Bean stated that the value may increase but that doesn't mean the property is worth it - fair market value is what someone would pay for it. Councilor Hamel commented that he has asked the City Manager to find out if Lot 22 is a buildable lot. City Manager Myers reported that not with just what H. Bean is looking to purchase today but there would be potential if it was combined with another lot at some time in the future. Variations of the property use were discussed with H. Bean and L. Wylie and the value of the segments of property being discussed. Councilor Lipman recommended giving the City Manager more time to discuss the issues with the proposers so the declaration can be made, if chosen to, without having the feeling that they are making the decision without enough information. The future interest of the City is important, if there can be accommodations for future development without impeding on City plans, and how to maximize the property. Page 14 of 71 Mayor Engler added that there were valid concerns about the wooded areas on both parcels and if the City is looking to keep the parcels they need to maintain them to discourage the behavior and there is a cost with that. Motion to table until requested additional information is received made by Councilor Lipman and seconded by Councilor Baer, the result of the motion was passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) The City Manager verified all of the requested information with the Council again for clarification. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS NONE COUNCIL COMMENTS NONE NON-PUBLIC SESSION NONE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1) Ordinance amendment relative to Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (tabled at the meeting of 9/28/15) 2) Second reading of a resolution relative to the adoption of RSA 31:95-b, Appropriation of funds made available during the year (tabled at the meeting of 11/23/15 pending the outcome of legal matters) 3) Milfoil Treatment Funding Request 4) WOW Trail 5) Master Plan 6) Sewer & Water Master Plan 7) Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-Op/Solid Waste Disposal Cost Reduction 8) Strategic Planning/Goal Setting ADJOURMENT Motion to adjourn made at 9:43 p.m. by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc with the result of the motion as passed. (Ayes: Baer, Bolduc, Bownes, Doyle, Hamel, Lipman) Respectfully Submitted Mary A Reynolds City Clerk Page 15 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/18/2016 FROM: Conservation Commission SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Conservation Commission Letter Backup Material 2/18/2016 Conservation_Commission_letter_re_Davis_Place.pdf Re: Davis Place Page 16 of 71 Page 17 of 71 Page 18 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/6/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Public input DISCUSSION: The City Council has set aside time for public comment on reviewing zoning in the Weirs Beach area, specifically the Commercial Resort (CR) Zone. Public input is encouraged at the Council meetings of January 11, January 25, February 8 and February 22. Written comments will also be accepted. Letters were sent on December 17, 2015 notifying property owners with significant amounts of land or frontage in the Rt. 11B and Rt. 3 area (from White Oaks Rd. to the Meredith town line) of the dates of these meetings. A copy of the notification letter is attached. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Letter to Weirs CR Backup Material 1/6/2016 Letter_to_Weirs_Property_Owners.pdf Zone Property Owners Weirs CR Map Backup Material 1/22/2016 Weirs_CR_3.pdf Page 19 of 71 Page 20 of 71 Page 21 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/10/2016 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Public Hearing DISCUSSION: Notice of this public hearing was made in the Wednesday, February 17, 2016 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, at City Hall, the Gale Memorial Library, the Laconia Community Center and the offices of the Laconia School District. A second reading of this resolution is scheduled for this evening under Unfinished Business. Copies of the resolution were made available to the public in the City Clerk's Office. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Public Hearing Notice Backup Material 2/18/2016 public_hearing_notice_2_17_16.pdf Page 22 of 71 Page 23 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/16/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Monthly Project Updates Report ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Project Updates Report Backup Material 2/18/2016 LACONIA_PROJECT_UPDATES_02- 2016.pdf Page 24 of 71  LACONIA PROJECT UPDATES – February 2016 LACONIA ROAD PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR 2015 Current: Plans for 2016 Road and Sidewalk Work are near final and have been recently reviewed with the City Manager. A few contingencies (roadway upgrade choices) still remain to allow for needed adjustments as they are revealed during the construction season. Our Roadway Improvement Contract with Busby Construction has been extended through 2016. Schedule and sequence of work is currently being discussed with Busby (and private utilities who will be impacted by this year’s work) and should be firmed up by mid-March. Lakeside Avenue at the Weirs is already confirmed for City utility work (water, sewer and drainage) in the fall of 2016 with roadway and sidewalk upgrades to follow in the spring of 2017. Additionally, we have had a preliminary meeting with Eversource and received a preliminary estimate from them for costs (materials and equipment) to place their electrical facilities underground between Route 3 (at the Weirs Beach sign) to Tower St. We are currently awaiting more input from Fairpoint and Metrocast to get their materials and equipment costs for placing their facilities underground in this same stretch of roadway. DPW hopes to have dependable costs for the full underground utility effort (including engineering and contractor costs for placing these private (electric, telephone, cable) utility facilities underground) determined by early March 2016 for consideration by the Manager and City Council. Also, whether the private underground utility initiative goes forward or not, DPW and LWW plan to schedule a meeting for stakeholders (affected property owners, Weirs Action Committee (WAC), Weirs residents, others) around mid-March 2016 to consider the concerns of all parties that will be affected by this project and to outline the proposed schedule of work. Review of pedestrian safety (upgraded crosswalks and sidewalks) and overall streetscape improvement features on this project are continuing and will be vetted-out along with the other items noted above. Previous:. Plans for 2016 Road and Sidewalk Work are continuing. Interface with Laconia Water Works and private utilities is currently taking place and we hope to have the list of roads that will be upgraded in 2016 finalized by mid-February 2016. Lakeside Avenue at the Weirs is already confirmed for utility work (water, sewer and drainage) in the fall of 2016 with roadway and sidewalk upgrades to follow in the spring of 2017. We have had a preliminary meeting with Eversource to discuss their system in the Lakeside Ave. area and to request cost estimates for modification of overhead utilities (theirs and others) by placing them underground. Additionally, DPW and the Planning Department are working with a traffic engineering consultant looking at the potential for pedestrian safety (upgraded crosswalks and sidewalks) as well as overall streetscape improvements that may be included in this project. LACONIA DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT Current: The Downtown TIF Advisory Board met on January 28th, February 2nd and February 16th. Discussion included updates on all TIF related projects, Davis Place City property, parking City Manager’s Project Update Report Page 1 Page 25 of 71 garage repairs, banner poles, bicycle racks, kiosks, signage and a Soofa solar powered charging station bench. TIF Project Updates: ● Beacon Street West Connection: Awaiting construction by the developer’s contractor. ● Church Street Riverwalk Connection: City staff has reviewed the scope of work and the cost estimate provided by HEB Engineering. A meeting with HEB Engineering has been scheduled for the first week of March to review this information. ● Landmark Inn Riverwalk Segment: City staff has reviewed the scope of work and the cost estimate provided by HEB Engineering. A meeting with HEB Engineering has been scheduled for the first week of March to review this information. ● River’s Edge Segment (formerly FW Webb site): Under construction. ● WOW Trail Phase 2: Construction is expected in the spring of 2016. Previous: The January 19th Downtown TIF Advisory Board meeting was postponed until a later date to be determined. TIF Project Updates: ● Beacon Street West Connection: The City is in the process of finalizing an agreement with the developer of the Beacon Street West site. The City will be utilizing the same site contractor that is currently working on site for the developer. ● Church Street Riverwalk Connection: HEB Engineering has provided a draft scope of work on January 19th for all TAP Grant projects. This scope is currently being reviewed by City staff. Engineering for this phase and other TAP projects will commence after the City has agreed to an acceptable scope of work and cost proposal. ● Landmark Inn Riverwalk Segment: Further Riverwalk work behind the Landmark Inn and Walgreens is part of the TAP grant process. Engineering of this segment will start this winter. ● River’s Edge Segment (formerly FW Webb site): Under construction. ● WOW Trail Phase 2: Construction is expected in the spring of 2016. Due to the sensitivity of wildlife habitat along the trail corridor, the clearing of trees is being coordinated and is anticipated this winter when wildlife impacts are minimized. ● Parking Garage Security Camera upgrade: Installation of the security cameras has been completed. Representatives of the City’s IT Department and Police Department were updated on the system capabilities in January. WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER BASIN PROJECT Current: The WRBP Advisory Board (AB) is meeting Thursday, February 18th in Belmont at 9:00 a.m. at the Corner Meeting House. Discussion will focus on status of ongoing Capital Improvement Projects including the Electrical Switchgear Upgrade at the Franklin Treatment Plant, the ongoing Flow Metering Data Collection throughout the WRBP Collection System and needed engineering assistance to prepare an Asset Management Program and a Collection System Evaluation to support future WRBP CIP decision-making. As noted in the past, flow metering data will be used to assist in adjusting/modifying a proposed new Rate Assessment Formula to assure that member communities are being charged appropriately for the costs of operation and maintenance of the WRBP Regional Sewer System. Although we still require an additional 1 to 2 years of flow metering data collection to assure an accurate and equitable assessment formula, the AB is determined to begin the draft and review of a new rate formula during the course of 2016. City Manager’s Project Update Report Page 2 Page 26 of 71 Previous: The WRBP Advisory Board (AB) is meeting Thursday, January 21st in Belmont. Discussion will focus on status of ongoing Capital Improvement Projects (Electrical Switchgear Upgrade at the Franklin Treatment Plant, ongoing Flow Metering Data Collection, etc.). As noted in the past, flow metering data will be used to assist in adjusting/modifying a proposed new Rate Assessment Formula to assure that member communities are being charged appropriately for the costs of operation and maintenance of the WRBP Regional Sewer System. Although we still require an additional 1 to 2 years of flow metering data collection to assure an accurate and equitable assessment formula, the AB is determined to begin the draft and review of a new rate formula during the course of 2016. MAIN ST. BRIDGE (#laconiamainstreetbridge) Current: Project audit and cost reconciliation review and reimbursement by State DOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for participatory portions of the project continues. We anticipate final cost accounting and project reimbursement to be complete by the spring of 2016. Previous: Project audit and cost reconciliation review and reimbursement by State DOT and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for participatory portions of the project continues. We anticipate final cost accounting and project reimbursement to be complete by the spring of 2016. WEIRS BEACH RESTORATION Current: Identification of potential sand sources from shoaling with feedback from marine construction companies and Marine Patrol has occurred. Engineering tasks are ongoing. Previous: No update. Engineering tasks will be occurring through the winter months. Identification of potential sources of sand from areas of shoaling in the area of the project is occurring. ZONING TASK FORCE Current: No update. Previous: No update. DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING Current: No update. Previous: No update. FIRE DEPARTMENT Current: Previous: The Central Fire Station renovations are almost 100% complete. An open house is planned to be held in early February. City Manager’s Project Update Report Page 3 Page 27 of 71 LACONIA HEART AND SOUL MASTER PLAN UPDATE Current: Staff and consultants continue to work on Econ, Land Use, Natural Resources and Traffic Chapters. Discussions are underway with NH Listens for another Community Conversation in late May. Previous: The Plan NH report of the Charrette is now available on our website www.Reimaginelaconia.org The report included a focus on the underutilized, perhaps even under appreciated historic assets across the community and made sure that redevelopment accented and even highlighted these assets. There was also a focus on connectivity as the Plan NH team thought that was one of the major issues that faced all three villages of Laconia. Examples of the Team’s recommendations included: • A focus on walking and biking infrastructure in the nodes of tourist area in the Weirs. • Location of new buildings along Endicott North with setbacks from the street or wide sidewalks to allow Motorcycle Week vendors to co-locate with new development. • In lieu of new development along that same corridor, the installation of porticos or canopies or solar arrays that could act as sun cover/rain cover for parking, vending or recreation sites (such as an ice rink). • Growth of tourist based business such as hotels, small grocery or deli, coffee shops and bike or motor scooter rentals. • Historic overlay district in the Weirs and potential form based codes or protections and perpetuate the tourist heritage. • Updates to the Downtown Parking Garage to add aesthetics, signage and erase the perceptions regarding safety. • Traffic calming on Beacon East, including pedestrian scale lighting and plantings. • Traffic realignment on Beacon West, particularly at Veteran’s square to erase driver confusion, reduce speeds and enhance pedestrian safety. • Consider listing buildings to the National Register, which adds no restrictions but allows access to federal Historic Tax Credits and grants programs for rehab and restoration projects. MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS Current: A meeting with a local resident who is interested in donating a new scoreboard for the baseball field is scheduled for March 3rd. Other improvements including irrigation installation, infield improvements and tennis court crack repairs are slated for early spring. Previous: No update. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES GRANT (TAP) Current: Project budgets and scope of work are being finalized. The engineering study will begin in March. City Manager’s Project Update Report Page 4 Page 28 of 71 Previous: No update. DES WATERSHED ASSISTANCE GRANT Current: Project budgets and scope of work are being finalized. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan drafting will begin in March. Previous: No update. City Manager’s Project Update Report Page 5 Page 29 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/16/2016 FROM: Laconia Planning Board Amendment to Article III of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Off Street parking and SUBJECT: loading requirements; driveways and access to bring the parking requirements into conformance with Federal ADA standards. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion #1: Move to accept the Planning Boards public hearing as the official public hearing for this amendment. Proposed motion #2: Move to waive a reading of this ordinance in its entirety and read by title only. Proposed motion #3: Move to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 261, Zoning regarding an ADA update to the Parking Section. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Motion to schedule a Public Hearing at the March 14th Council Meeting ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Zoning Ordinance Amendment - ADA Cover Memo 2/17/2016 Packet_for_Council_2-16-16.pdf update Ordinance Amendment Backup Material 2/18/2016 01_2016_01_chapter_235_ADA.pdf Page 30 of 71 Page 31 of 71 Page 32 of 71 Page 33 of 71 Page 34 of 71 Page 35 of 71 Page 36 of 71 ORDINANCE CITY OF LACONIA ___________________ In the Year of our Lord two thousand and sixteen AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 235, ZONING The City of Laconia ordains: That the ordinances of the City of Laconia, as amended, be and are further amended in Chapter 235, Zoning, Article III as following: ARTICLE III Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements; Driveways and Access § 235-47. Dimensional requirements. A. Standard parking space. Each standard parking space shall contain a rectangular area at least 19 feet in length and nine feet in width, except where the spaces are located parallel to the travel aisles, the length shall be increased to 22 feet. The total linear dimension of a parking stall may be greater than the dimensions of the minimum rectangular area required within each stall. Such dimensions increase as the angle of parking decreases from 90° (perpendicular) to 0° (parallel). B. Spaces for handicapped. Parking spaces for vehicles carrying handicapped individuals shall contain a rectangular area of at least 19 feet in length and eight feet in width together with an access way five feet in width immediately adjacent to the parking space. Two parking spaces for the handicapped may share one accessway. 32 [Amended 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 05.2001.05] Accessible Spaces for Disabled. Adequate parking spaces for disabled persons will be provided as necessary under the ADA and NH State Building Code Regulations. Each accessible parking space must be at least 19 feet in length and 96 inches (8 feet) wide and shall have an adjacent 60-inch (5 feet) wide access aisle. Access aisles are to be kept clear of obstructions at all times. Each accessible parking space must be designated by a sign per NH RSA 265:73-a. C. Van-Accessible Parking Spaces. If a site is required to have only one accessible space, that space must be van-accessible. After the first van-accessible space, one out of every six accessible parking spaces, or fraction thereof, must be van- accessible. Parking spaces are the same as accessible parking spaces for cars except for three features needed for vans: 1. a wider access aisle 96 inches (8 feet) to accommodate a wheelchair lift; 2. vertical clearance to accommodate van height at the van parking space, the adjacent access aisle, and on the vehicular route to and from the van-accessible space, and 3. a sign that identifies the parking spaces as “van-accessible.” 1 Page 37 of 71  Total Number of Parking Total minimum Number of Accessible Spaces provided (per lot) Parking Spaces (60” & 96” aisles) 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 201 to 300 7 301 to 400 8 401 to 500 9 501 to 1000 2% of total parking provided in each lot D. Exceptions: • Parking lots that have four or fewer total spaces do not need to designate the accessible space with a sign. This means that anyone, with or without a disability, can park in the accessible space. (This is intended to excuse very small entities from having to reserve 25 to 100% of their available parking for individuals with disabilities.) • Residential facilities where parking spaces are assigned to specific dwelling units are also exempt from the requirement to post signs at accessible spaces. • These two exemptions are only related to signs; accessible parking spaces must still be provided in appropriate numbers and with other required features (minimum width, etc.). This Ordinance amendment shall take effect upon its passage. Edward Engler, Mayor Passed and approved this _____ day of February, 2016. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk 2 Page 38 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/18/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Discussion re: Leasing City-owned dock space at the Weirs DISCUSSION: The City has been approached by two different entities regarding leasing City-owned dock space at the Weirs for tourist-oriented water-related businesses. It is suggested that the Council have a conversation about whether or not they are interested in leasing dock space as proposed so that the City can respond to the interested parties in a timely manner. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Code Section 229-3 Backup Material 2/18/2016 Wharves_- _commercial_use_restricted.pdf Page 39 of 71 Page 40 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/29/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Donation DISCUSSION: The City of Laconia received the following donation: $6,640.00 – Department of Environmental Services Exotic Species Program Grant for use in Langley, Moulton and Pickerel Coves off Paugus Bay. An account has been established for this purpose in June 2015. The GL # is 84-301-422-0002 FISCAL IMPACT (If Applicable): This funding will be used for the project indicated and would offset any municipal funds that would otherwise be used. REQUESTED ACTION: Recognize and accept this donation as Unanticipated Revenues received by the City by completing a first reading and scheduling a public hearing. Proposed motion #1: Move a waiving of reading this Resolution in its entirety in accordance with Council Rule 29 (F) (1). Proposed motion #2: Move a second reading of a Resolution relative to authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation on behalf of the City from the Department of Environmental Services Exotic Species Program Grant for use in Langley, Moulton and Pickerel Coves off Paugus Bay in the amount of $6,640.00 as presented ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Background information re: DES Backup Material 1/29/2016 DES_2016_Paugus_Bay_(2).pdf Grant Resolution Backup Material 2/4/2016 2016- 03_DES_Exotic_Species_Program_Grant.pdf Page 41 of 71 TO: Scott Myers, City Manager Ed Engler, Mayor Laconia City Council FROM: Dean Anson, Chair, Laconia Conservation Commission Suzanne Perley, Chair, Laconia Milfoil Committee DATE: January 26, 2016 SUBJ: Milfoil Control in Paugus Bay Earlier this year, the Conservation Commission took on the project of attacking the milfoil situation in Paugus Bay. They voted to appoint Suzanne Perley as Chairman of the subcommittee based on her background with the Lake Opechee Preservation Association’s efforts and her concern for water quality. To that end, we applied to DES for grant funding to begin the process. While this year’s grant award is less than what we had hoped for, it is a start to the process. The Department of Environmental Services (DES), Exotic Species Program has selected our exotic aquatic plant control project to receive a grant for 2016 control activities. This year DES received 48 requests for grant funds for control projects. Control costs for exotic aquatic plant control projects easily exceed one million dollars statewide each year. Specifically, for our project(s), DES has awarded funds as follows for 2016: Diver/Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) Grant $6,640.00 for up to 10 days in Langley, Moulton and Pickerel Coves off Paugus Bay. Dive contractor selected by competitive bid through DES is Aqualogic of Gilford, NH. Total Cost for Paid by DES @ Paid by Langley Paid by City Diving 2016 40% Cove Milfoil Fund Pickerel/Moulton Coves $ 8,300.00 $ 3,320.00 $ - $ 4,980.00 Langley Cove $ 8,300.00 $ 3,320.00 $ 4,980.00 $ - $ 16,600.00 $ 6,640.00 $ 4,980.00 $ 4,980.00 This grant represents 40 percent of the total cost of diving for 10 days. The total cost is approximately $16,600 with $4,980 being paid by Langley Cove and the remainder of the balance being paid from the City’s milfoil account ($4,980). Langley Cove has decided to partner with the City this year so that the State makes only one grant award in Paugus, instead of several. Rich Tilton of Langley Cove will be working on controlling milfoil in Langley Cove proper, as well as out into Paugus at the mouth of Langley Cove. Rich has been coordinating efforts in that area over the past several years at his own expense. Page 42 of 71 According to DES, if fewer days are spent in Pickerel and Moulton Cove, then extra funds can be shifted to time spent in other areas of Paugus Bay. For example, Spinnaker Cove sits in a field of milfoil, bigger than the marina itself. We continue to work with DES to find a way to strategically control the milfoil on a large scale in Paugus Bay, but with the water supply the herbicide option is not readily viable, so that greatly limits us. In support of this overall effort, the Laconia Conservation Commission has voted to transfer $50,000 from their Impact Fees fund to the City’s milfoil account. These funds have been allocated into two separate “pots,” one to cover the cost of the Lake Host Program ($5,000) to monitor public launch area and educate the public about milfoil, and $45,000 for milfoil eradication efforts. In addition, it is our goal over the next year to create partnerships with marinas and property owners throughout Paugus Bay that will share in covering the cost of future lake treatment. Page 43 of 71 RESOLUTION 2016-03 CITY OF LACONIA In the Year of Our Lord two thousand and sixteen A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Resolved by the City Council of the City of Laconia as follows: WHEREAS, the Laconia City Charter, Section 5:06, requires the Council to designate the source of any money appropriated after the budget is adopted; and WHEREAS, on occasion donations will be made to the City for various projects or areas of interest that are beneficial to the City and its residents; and WHEREAS, the City has received the following donations: Department of Environmental Services (DES) Diver/Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) Grant in the amount of $6,640.00 for an Exotic Aquatic Plant Control Project in Langley, Moulton and Pickerel Coves off Paugus Bay NOW THEREFORE, the City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to accept donations in the amount of $6,640.00 for the DES Exotic Aquatic Plant Control Project to be deposited into account 84-301-422-0002 which was established with the passage of Council Resolution 2015-7 on June 8, 2015 for this distinctly stated, public purpose that is not foreign to the City or incompatible with the objective of its organization. The City Manager shall be the designated agent of the Council to carry out the objectives set forth herein. This Resolution shall take effect after two readings and upon its passage. Edward Engler, Mayor Passed and approved this ___ day of February, 2016 Mary Reynolds, City Clerk 1 Page 44 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/16/2016 FROM: Planning Board via referral from City Council (12-14-15) Rezoning of Surfcoaster Lots 3 and 8 on White Oaks Road from RR2, and RS to SUBJECT: Commercial Resort (CR) DISCUSSION: Planning Board is recommending rezoning lot 8 and lot 13 from RS and RR2 to CR. The enclosed packet includes a) Map Showing parcels; b) Council referral to PB - Minutes; c) Planning Board Legal Notice; d) PB approval meeting minutes REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion #1: Move to accept the public hearing held by the Planning Board and forgoe an additional public hearing of the City Council. Proposed motion #2: Move to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board as presented. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Accept the proposed rezoning and move to schedule a public hearing at the Council's earliest convenience for gather public input. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Rezoning of Surfcoaster Cover Memo 2/17/2016 Rezoning_packet_for_Council.pdf Lots 3 and 8 Page 45 of 71 Page 46 of 71 Page 47 of 71 Page 48 of 71 Page 49 of 71 Page 50 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/12/2016 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Declaration of all or a portion of property located on Davis Place, identified by parcel/tax map 412-60-59 and 426-60-22, as surplus property. REQUESTED ACTION: If a motion is needed, the following language is proposed. Motion: I move to declaration of all or a portion of property located on Davis Place, identified by parcel/tax map 412-60-59 and 426-60-22, as surplus property. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Memo Re: Offer(s) to Purchase City-Owned Backup Material 2/18/2016 Davis_Place_Memo.pdf Property on Davis Place Page 51 of 71  CITY OF LACONIA/CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 45 Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 527-1270 · fax (603) 527-1292 MEMO TO: Mayor Engler & City Councilors FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager DATE: February 22, 2016 RE: Offer(s) to Purchase City-Owned Property on Davis Place Following up on the City Council’s directive from the February 8, 2016 meeting, I offer the following information and recommendations on Lots 22 & 59 on Davis Place. Regardless of whether or not a sale is made, the City will undertake some basic cleanup of the two wooded areas in question as time and resources allow in the spring of 2016. The Police Department has also heard the concern of less than desirable activity occurring in this area and will routinely monitor the area as time and resources allow. I met with both of the abutters, Mr. Bean and Mr. Wylie, who submitted offers to purchase land on site on February 10, 2016. I provide two separate recommendations based on the individual offers, input received during public meetings and written communication. Regarding the Bean offer to purchase a small portion of Lots 59 & 22 adjacent to his Lot 21, I provide the following: • The offer to purchase the land as outlined will not impact any potential future City use for the Riverwalk or other access to the Winnipesaukee River. • The acreage would not create a buildable lot under current regulations. • It would be difficult to get an appraisal on this small of a parcel, as it is not a buildable lot and comps would be challenging to locate. • The City would require that this subdivision of land be combined with Lot 21 instead of being a stand-alone lot. • Separately, I would recommend that the remainder of City Lot 22 be combined with the remainder of City Lot 59 so that Lot 22 would no longer exist. • Mr. Bean acknowledged in writing that the parcel is within a waterbody buffer and that he complies with all NH DES regulations. • Mr. Bean has offered to pay a gross amount of $6,500 which includes both the land purchase and required professional fees for any legal work and a subdivision survey. City estimates Page 52 of 71  are that this would net out approximately $1,500 to the City. Documentation of reasonable expenses should be provided by Mr. Bean. I make no recommendation as to whether or not this is a fair, market value offer. • The Assessing Department has indicated that should this transaction occur, an increase in assessed valuation of Lot 21 would be approximately $10,800. Regarding the Wylie offer to purchase two different portions of Lot 59, I provide the following: • This parcel is approximately 1.5 acres in its entirety. The two Wylie offers are for (1) a smaller portion of approximately 0.40 acres +/- @ $3,500 and (2) a larger portion of approximately 1.3 acres +/- @ $20,000 as delineated on a map with his prior submittal. • A sale of either of these parcels would allow the City to retain access from Howard St., across a pedestrian bridge, to Davis Place. • This parcel contains 200+ ft. of frontage on the Winnipesaukee River which the City could utilize in the future for public access to the river. • At approximately 1.5 acres, this is a sizable building lot with direct river access. • There has been no appraisal completed as to fair market value on what the potential building yield could be, were this parcel to be developed. • For comparison purposes, the land (1.14 acres) of Mr. Wylie’s abutting lot is assessed at $64,900. The City has assessed the land of Lot 59 at $60,500. • If the City were to sell a portion of Lot 59, consideration should be given to establishing an easement for public access along/to the river. • This offer is similar to an offer recently made (2014) by Mr. Wylie to the City. It does not call for any additional building construction which would increase the taxable base to the City. Mr. Wylie does not preclude that development of the land could occur somewhere in the future, but he does not commit to it now – in writing. The City Council rejected his offer in 2014. Page 53 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/29/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Appointment DISCUSSION: Interviews of those individuals applying for appointment or reappointment to various Boards and Commissions were held at the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: I move to reappoint Elizabeth Ballantyne as a full member of the Putnam Fund to a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Application Backup Material 2/1/2016 Elizabeth_Ballantyne.pdf Page 54 of 71 Page 55 of 71 Page 56 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/29/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Appointment DISCUSSION: Interviews of those individuals applying for appointment or reappointment to various Boards and Commissions were held at the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: I move to reappoint David Stamps to the Highway Safety Commission as a public member for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Application Backup Material 2/1/2016 David_Stamps.pdf Page 57 of 71 Page 58 of 71 Page 59 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/29/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: IAppointment DISCUSSION: Interviews of those individuals applying for appointment or reappointment to various Boards and Commissions were held at the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: I move to reappoint Rodney Roy to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Application Backup Material 2/1/2016 Rodney_Roy.pdf Page 60 of 71 Page 61 of 71 Page 62 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/29/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Appointment DISCUSSION: Interviews of those individuals applying for appointment or reappointment to various Boards and Commissions were held at the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: I move to reappoint Arthur M. Kirk to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Application Backup Material 2/1/2016 Arthur_Kirk.pdf Page 63 of 71 Page 64 of 71 Page 65 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 1/29/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Appointment DISCUSSION: Interviews of those individuals applying for appointment or reappointment to various Boards and Commissions were held at the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: I move to reappoint Glenn Smith to the Library Board of Trustees to a three- year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Application Backup Material 2/1/2016 Glenn_Smith.pdf Page 66 of 71 Page 67 of 71 Page 68 of 71  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 2/3/2016 FROM: Nancy Brown - Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Appointment DISCUSSION: Interviews of those individuals applying for appointment or reappointment to various Boards and Commissions were held at the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: I move to reappoint John Moriarty as a full member of the Library Board of Trustees to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Application Backup Material 2/3/2016 John_Moriarty.pdf Page 69 of 71 Page 70 of 71 Page 71 of 71