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CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL Monday, April 10, 2017 - 7:00 PM City Hall - Conference Room 200A CALL TO ORDER SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDING SECRETARY ROLL CALL STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. Regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2017 CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR 1. Temporary Traffic Order 2017-4 - Memorial Day Parade 2. Temporary Traffic Order 2017-5 - Winni Fishing Derby CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA INTERVIEWS COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING 1. Ordinance 2017-235-02 relative to amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Table 1 – Table of Permitted Uses as it relates to the Commercial Resort (CR) zone and Place of Worship. 2. Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation Fund and establishing the “Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund” PRESENTATIONS 1. City Manager's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Presentation MAYOR'S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS *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 (c) Conversion of street lights to LED (d) HB 430 - Expansion of the Veterans' Tax Credit Page 1 of 64  2. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES: (Doyle, Bolduc, Bownes) (a) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (b) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns (c) Procedural review of grant applications (d) Review of the Council Rules of Procedure 3. LANDS and BUILDINGS: (Hamel, Lipman ,Bolduc) (a) Downtown parking garage (b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings (c) Former Lakeport Fire Station (23 Elm Street) LIAISON REPORT CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Financial and Operational Trends Report 2. Monthly Economic Development Report Update NEW BUSINESS 1. Request from James Dodge and Stacey Woods to extend hours in the Licensing Ordinance for a wedding/reception at the Margate Resort on June 25, 2017 2. Request by Laconia Airport Authority to release airport property to the Federal Aviation Association for 192 Lily Pond Road and to authorize the Mayor to sign the release 3. Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Update 4. Proposed amendments to the City's Wage and Compensation Plan 5. Introduction of Ordinance ORD-2017-221-03 relative to amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV Regulation of Parking Meters and to schedule a public hearing on April 24, 2017 during the regular City Council Meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second reading of Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation Fund and establishing the "Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund" 2. Proposed Ordinance ORD-2017-235-02 amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Table 1 - Table of Permitted Uses NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 1. Dorothy Duffy - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Heritage Commission 2. Linda Phelps - Seeking reappointment to an alternate position on the Library Board Page 2 of 64  of Trustees for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 3. Nadine Jordan - Seeking reappointment to an alternate position on the Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 4. Donald H. Flanders - seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Trustees of the Trust Funds for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 5. John S. Perley - seeking reappointment to a regular member position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 6. Mayor's Appointment of Lt. Thomas Swett, representing the Laconia Police Department, to a three-year term on the Highway Safety Commission expiring at the end of March, 2020 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 9. Discussion regarding the City owned vendor spaces on the Boardwalk as it relates to renting to food vendors Page 3 of 64 ADJOURNMENT This meeting facility is ADA accessible. Any person with a disability who wishes to attend this public meeting and needs additional accommodations, please contact Mary Reynolds, meeting ADA coordinator, at City Hall by calling (603) 527-1265 at least 72 hours in advance so that the City can make any necessary arrangements. Page 4 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/28/2017 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Regular meeting minutes of March 27, 2017 DISCUSSION: Minutes of the regular meeting were distributed to the Council on March 28, 2017. One correction was received from Councilor Baer and they were redistributed on March 28, 2017. If there are no further corrections or changes the minutes are accepted as distributed. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name draft minutes Backup Material 3/28/2017 03_27_17-DRAFT.pdf Page 5 of 64  CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 27, 2017 - 7:00 PM 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 Henry Lipman 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: Ava Doyle, David Bownes, Henry Lipman, Brenda Baer, Bob Hamel and Armand Bolduc. T Mayor Engler noted that six (6) Councilors are in attendance and a quorum is established. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE AF City Manager Scott Myers, Finance Director Donna Woodaman COUNCIL PROCLAMATION ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS (1) Acceptance of regular meeting minutes of March 13, 2017 and the special meeting R minutes of March 23, 2017 Minutes of the regular meeting were distributed to the Council on March 17, 2017. No changes or corrections have been received by the Clerk. D Minutes of the special meeting were distributed to the Council on March 24, 2017. No changes or corrections have been received by the Clerk. With no further changes or corrections the minutes were accepted as distributed. CONSENT AND ACTION CALENDAR (1) Temporary Traffic Order 2017-03 - Penny Pitou Community Blood Drive Motion to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2017-3, Penny Pitou Community Blood Drive, as presented made by Councilor Hamel and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Page 6 of 64 INTERVIEWS Mayor Engler advised that by rule the Council will interview on one night and interview at the following meeting. All of the interviewees this evening are being interviewed for reappointment for terms expiring on March 31, 2017 however under State law they are permitted to serve until the vacancy is filled therefore they may participate in meetings should the Board meet before the April 10, 2017 meeting. (1) Dorothy Duffy - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Heritage Commission D. Duffy was interviewed. (2) Linda Phelps - Seeking reappointment to an alternate position on the Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 L. Phelps was interviewed. (3) Nadine Jordan - Seeking reappointment to an alternate position on the Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 N. Jordan was interviewed. T (4) Donald H. Flanders - seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Trustees of the Trust Funds for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 AF D. Flanders was interviewed. (5) John S. Perley - seeking reappointment to a regular member position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 J. Perley was interviewed. COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING R (1) Resolution RES-2017-06 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for City Street Light Conversion to LED Lights in the Amount of $300,000 D Notice of this public hearing was made in the Friday, March 17, 2017 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. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Councilor Lipman noted that with this project there will be a net gain to the City of $35,000 per year because of the savings form the conversion. With no members of the public wishing to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. This resolution will be acted on under Unfinished Business this evening. PRESENTATIONS MAYOR'S REPORT Page 7 of 64 Mayor Engler thanked the Laconia School District, School Board and Administration for the invitation extended to the City Council for the Super Saturday event held to work on the budget proposals for the upcoming year. Councilor Bownes and Mayor Engler attended and found the session to be informative. It is the hope that gestures such as this are a good sign for the future. Mayor Engler noted the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Chris Adams at the end of April. Chief Adams has been a member of the Laconia Police Department for 23 years and the Chief for the last six (6). Mayor Engler extended the sincere thanks of the City Council for his service. Chief Adams thanked Mayor Engler for his comments and noted the honor that it has been to serve the City. Mayor Engler also noted the retirement of Bob Selig from the Library Board of Trustees after serving 16 years, all of them as the Chairman, for whom there is a great amount of gratitude from the City. Additionally, Pam Clark has been a member of the Heritage Commission for nine (9) years, many of them as Chair, and she will be retiring but continuing to volunteer as the Chair of the Celebrate Laconia Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS T *Not all items in this section may be acted on. Reports and updates will be made when necessary. (1) FINANCE AF (a) Downtown TIF Financing (b) WOW Trail Funding (c) Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents R (d) Conversion of street lights to LED (e) HB 430 - Expansion of the Veterans' Tax Credit D (2) GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ORDINANCES (a) Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161, Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers (b) Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns (c) Procedural review of grant applications (3) LANDS and BUILDINGS (a) Downtown parking garage (b) Repair & maintenance of City Buildings (c) Former Lakeport Fire Station (23 Elm Street) Page 8 of 64 LIASON REPORT CITIZEN REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS Joe Driscoll (12 Maple Street) addressed the Council regarding the Lakeside Avenue underground utility project. J. Driscoll encouraged the Council to support continuing the project as was proposed and intended because it has the support of the entire Weirs Beach community. With the fine developments coming into the Weirs Beach area this will be a wonderful asset to the community that is needed. MANAGER'S REPORT (1) Project Updates Report City Manager Myers reviewed the report. A request was made by Councilor Baer for a street construction list for the season. City Manager Myers advised this is still in process and will be available at the April 10, 2017 meeting. T Councilor Hamel inquired about the update to the Lakeside Avenue project noted in the report. City Manager Myers advised that this is for the access covers and explained the note. AF The Winnipesaukee River Basic Project (WRBP) update will be on the April 10, 2017 agenda to give a broader view of the amendments proposed to the Department of Environmental Services (DES) which was declined siting State policies. The City Council will be asked to take an official position at that meeting. Councilor Lipman inquired if potential federal funding would be available if the assets were owned locally. City Manager Myers advised that he does not feel it R would because regional cooperatives are looked upon favorably. Councilor Baer asked if the flow metering is in progress. City Manager Myers advised that it is and the conversations have begun to analyze but because of the drought the information is not as accurate as they had hoped. D (2) Other Items City Manager Myers advised that Pam Clark will be in attendance at the April 24, 2017 meeting to give a presentation on the Celebrate Laconia efforts. The LED light conversion project is 56% completed and is anticipated to be completed in the next several weeks. Councilor Bownes inquired about the Master Plan working group. City Manager Myers advised that Councilor Bownes and Councilor Lipman will represent the Council and they will be hoping to schedule a meeting in the very near future. There has also been conversations with the Lakes Region Planning Commission to move forward. NEW BUSINESS Page 9 of 64 (1) A first reading of Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation Fund and establishing the "Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund" and to schedule a public hearing on April 10, 2017 during the regular City Council meeting Councilor Hamel reviewed the proposal to increase the current fee from $1.50 to $5.00. This would increase the fund by $70,000. The RSA was shared with the Council outlining the permitted uses for the fund. It was pointed that these funds can only be used for transportation related expenses. Councilor Lipman noted that the City is about $10 million short of the needed funds to make the streets acceptable. City Manager confirmed this information. Motion to waive a reading of this resolution in its entirety and to read by title only made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. T A first reading of Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation and and establishing the "Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund" and to schedule a public AF hearing on April 10, 2017 during the regular City Council meeting moved by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. (2) Introduction of Ordinance ORD-2017-235-02 amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Table 1 - Table of Permitted Uses and scheduling of a public hearing on April 10, 2017 during the regular Council meeting R Councilor Bownes reviewed the process until this time. At the March 7, 2017 Laconia Planning Board meeting the board voted unanimously to recommend revisions to the Table of Permitted Use (City Code Chapter 235, Table 1) to the City Council for approval. The revisions would effect the Commercial Resort (CR) zone. D While reviewing the Table of Uses it was also found that "Place of Worship" had been omitted from all zones as a use in 2015. This was a clerical error that occurred when the Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) was added. The Laconia Planning Board voted to restore the use as it was prior to the 2015 update. While this could be acted on this evening because a public hearing was already held at the Planning Board level it would be the request of Councilor Bownes to continue this to a public hearing at the next meeting. Councilor Hamel commented that he is concerned and feels that changing entertainment uses to being Permitted by Special Exception from being Permitted may not be the best course of action because there are so many varying types of businesses in the area. Councilor Bownes advised that this is a selective use that will not effect the ongoing uses of the area at this time. The concern raised was this Page 10 of 64  could deter businesses from the area if they are required to go to extra lengths for approvals. Councilor Baer asked if there are additional changes from the last proposal to the Council. Councilor Bownes and Mayor Engler reviewed all of the changes proposed in the various times this has been looked into by the Planning Board and City Council, including the Mayor's proposals. Mayor Engler asked if the Council can make amendments to the proposal during the approval process. City Manager Myers replied that no substantial changes can be made without having the Planning Board go through the process again and hold another public hearing. Motion to accept proposed Ordinance ORD-2017-235-02 as presented and to schedule a public hearing on April 10, 2017 during the regular City Council meeting to gather pubic input before adoption made by Councilor Bownes and seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion passed with a 3-3 vote and the Mayor voting in favor (In favor: Doyle, Bownes, Lipman, Opposed: Baer, Hamel, Bolduc). T (3) Request to approve a tentative agreement with Laconia Administrative & Technical Employees, SEIU Local 1984, Chapter 69, AFL-CIO, CLC AF City Manager Myers explained that the Council was briefed on the cost items of the contract and the details may be released if the tentative agreement is accepted and if it is not accepted it would need to go back to negotiations. Motion approve a tentative agreement with Laconia Administrative & Technical Employees, SEIU Local 1984, Chapter 69, AFL-CIO, CLC for fiscal year 2017/2018 made by Councilor Bownes and seconded by Councilor Hamel; R the motion passed with all in favor. City Manager Myers reviewed the details of the contract and advised that the contract will be made available on-line as soon as signed by all parties. City D Manager Myers also thanked the employees for working with the City in this regard and noted that the employees of the City continue to be its best asset. Mayor Engler noted this is the first agreement of the four (4) unions in the City. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) Second reading of Resolution RES-2017-06 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for City Street Light Conversion to LED Lights in the Amount of $300,000 A second reading of Resolution RES-2017-06 relative to authorizing bonds and notes of the City for City Street Light Conversion to LED Lights in the Amount of $300,000 moved by Councilor Lipman and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. (2) Discussion regarding the Lakeside Avenue underground utility project Page 11 of 64 City Manager Myers explained that he has met with Eversource to discuss the overage on the project. Eversource values the relationship with the City and would like to encourage a continued positive relationship. A proposal was made to cap the City's overage expense at $150,000 to be paid in three (3) equal payments beginning with the first payment being made on July 1, 2017, and additional $50,000 on July 1, 2018 and the final $50,000 on July 1, 2019. Mayor Engler noted that if the Council should accept this proposal the source of funds will be discussed after the acceptance of the proposal. Motion to accept the proposal to pay an overage of $150,000 to be paid in three (3) equal payments beginning with the first payment being made on July 1, 2017, and additional $50,000 on July 1, 2018 and the final $50,000 on July 1, 2019 made by Councilor Doyle and seconded by Councilor Bolduc; the motion passed with all in favor. City Manager Myers reviewed the remaining aspects of the project to be completed and a proposal to use additional Weirs TIF funds to pay the additional expense. T This would result in no additional borrowing on behalf of the City. An option to use funds from other line items is not being recommended because it is not the intention of the City Manager to recommend pulling from other areas of the City to AF fund this overage but if the Council would like to do so it is there choice to do so. Discussion followed regarding the proforma of the Weirs TIF Financing presented and the possibility of using any contingency left to offset cost if there is any available at the end of the project. Councilor Bownes commented that he feels it is necessary to complete the project as designed and encouraged looking further into TIF funding. R Motion to maintain the scope of the project design as originally approved and to fund the overage as outlined by the City Manager using the Weirs TIF funds at 100% for the first eight (8) years of the bond payments and to review the Weirs TIF fund in two (2) years made by Councilor Bownes and seconded by Councilor D Bolduc. Councilor Lipman confirmed that the intention of the motion is to not lessen the amount of contribution and this was confirmed by Councilor Bownes. Councilor Lipman asked if there are items in the project that could be eliminated or having options changed that could save funds but still maintain a quality project. City Manager Myers reviewed some areas that have not been completed including concrete cross walks, brick work, and stamped crosswalks. Councilor Bownes asked if decisions need to be made this evening and it was confirmed that they do in order to meet the deadline. Councilor Doyles commented that she feels that doing anything other than the original scope would cheapen the project and would not save money in the long Page 12 of 64  run. Councilor Bolduc agreed with this sentiment. Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with all in favor. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS Councilor Bownes excused himself from the meeting at 8:41 p.m. (1) Marie Bradley - Seeking appointment to a regular position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 Motion to appoint Marie Bradley to a regular position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. (2) Charles M. Bradley, III, Esq. - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Putnam Fund for a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2022 Motion to reappoint Charles Bradley, III to a regular position on the Putnam Fund T for a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2022 made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. (3) Jim Rogato - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Licensing Board for a AF three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 Motion to reappointment Jim Rogato to a regular position on the Licensing Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. (4) Robert H. Durfee - Seeking reappointment to an "at-large" position on the Building Code R Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2022 Motion to reappoint Robert Durfee to an "at-large" position on the Building Code Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring at the end of March, 2022 made by Councilor Doyle and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with D all in favor. (5) Mitch Hamel - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Parks and Recreation Commission to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 Motion to reappoint Mitch Hamel to a regular position on the Parks and Recreation Commission to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. (6) John Vendola - Seeking appointment to a "public member" position on the Highway Safety Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 (7) Kimon Koulet - Seeking appointment to a "public member" position on the Highway Safety Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 Motion to appoint Kimon Koulet to a "public member" position on the Highway Page 13 of 64  Safety Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 made by Councilor Lipman and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. (8) Tracie Fitzpatrick - Seeing appointment to an alternate position on the Planning Board for a three-year term expiring at the end of June, 2020 (9) Tracie Fitzpatrick - Seeing appointment to an regular position on the Conservation Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2020 (10) Catherine Tokarz - Seeking reappointment to a regular member position on the Heritage Commission Motion to reappoint Catherine Tokarz to a regular member position on the Heritage Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion passed with all in favor. (11) Mary Ellen Boudman - Seeking appointment to a regular position on the Heritage Commission T Motion to reappoint Mary Ellen Boudman to a regular member position on the Heritage Commission for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 AF made by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion passed with all in favor. (12) Mary Jane Hoey - Seeing reappointment to a regular position on the Heritage Commission Motion to reappoint Mary Jane Hoey to a regular member position on the Heritage Commission for a two-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 R made by Councilor Doyle and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. (13) Any other appointments from interviews held this evening as deemed appropriate by the City Council D City Manager Myers advised the Council that the term for Council member appointment to the Heritage Commission is also up for reappointment and if there are no objections he would recommend reappointing Councilor Doyle. Councilor Doyle recused herself from this action. Motion to reappoint Councilor Doyle as the Council representative to the Heritage for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 made by Councilor Hamel and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Baer commented on the possibility of changing the agenda order by sending the Council Rules of Procedure to the Government Operations and Ordinances Committee for review. City Manager Myers added that staff has identified some other Page 14 of 64 maintenance changes to the rules and asked that they be considered as well. Motion to add the Council Rules of Procedure revisions including the placement of public comment on the agenda to the tasks for the Government Operations and Ordinances Committee made by Councilor Baer and seconded by Councilor Doyle; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hamel commented on his proposal of borrowing funds to cover the cost of road repairs and asked if this would need to be done with the budget process. City Manager Myers suggested that it be done with the budget process and to allow for public comment at that time as well as discussed when the Public Works budget is discussed in detail during department presentations. Discussion followed regarding the different aspects of this proposal and the pros and cons of the proposal. 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. T (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. AF (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 R widespread injury or loss of life. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS D (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 Page 15 of 64  (7) Strategic Planning/Goal Setting (8) WOW Trail (9) Discussion regarding the City owned vendor spaces on the Boardwalk as it relates to renting to food vendors ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made at 9:05 p.m. by Councilor Bolduc and seconded by Councilor Baer; the motion passed with all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Mary A Reynolds, City Clerk T AF R D Page 16 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Temporary Traffic Order 2017-4 - Memorial Day Parade DISCUSSION: This is a recurring request. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2017-04, Memorial Day Parade, as presented." ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name TTO 2017-4 Memorial Backup Material 4/4/2017 TTO_2017- Day Parade 4_Memorial_Day_Parade___Ceremony.pdf Page 17 of 64  TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ORDER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 2017-4 According to the provisions of Chapter 221, Section 52 of the Laconia City Ordinances, the Laconia City Council hereby adopts the following Temporary Traffic Control Order for May 29, 2017: 1. No parking or vehicular traffic shall be permitted on Garfield Street from Union Cemetery to the intersection on South Main Street for the Memorial Day Parade attendee line up. This portion of the order shall become effective at 9:00 a.m. and shall expire at 10:30 a.m. 2. No parking shall be permitted on that portion of South Main Street, starting at Wyatt Park, proceeding to Main Street until its intersection with New Salem Street for the Memorial Day Parade. This portion of the order shall become effective at 9:30 a.m. and shall expire at 12:00 p.m. 3. Vehicular traffic shall be prohibited on that portion of South Main Street, starting at Wyatt Park, proceeding to Main Street until its intersection with New Salem Street and on Church Street from the intersection of Beacon Street East to the intersection of Main Street for the Memorial Day Parade. This portion of the order shall become effective at 10:00 a.m. and shall conclude at 12:00 p.m. 4. The City’s Public Works Department will provide the barricades for use in restricting vehicular traffic in all specified areas. Post 1670 of the VFW will be responsible for assembling and removing all barricades before and after the event. 5. The Laconia Police Department will provide personnel to assist in re-routing traffic between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 6. A certificate of liability insurance in the amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) naming the City of Laconia as an additional insured shall be provided for this event by Post 1670 of the VFW. The provisions of this order shall expire at 12:00 p.m. on May 29, 2017. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk Issued this 11th day of April, 2017. Scott Myers, City Manager Page 18 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 4/4/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Temporary Traffic Order 2017-5 - Winni Fishing Derby DISCUSSION: This is a reoccurring request. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name TTO 2017-5 - Winni Backup Material 4/4/2017 TTO_2017- Fishing Derby 5_Winni_Fishing_Derby.pdf Page 19 of 64  TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ORDER WINNI FISHING DERBY 2017-5 According to the provisions of Chapter 221, Section 52 of the Laconia City Ordinances, the Laconia City Council hereby adopts the following Temporary Traffic Control Order: 1. That six (6) parking spaces on the west side of Lakeside Avenue beginning at the New Hampshire Ave intersection and proceeding south, be reserved for the Laconia Rotary Winni Derby beginning on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 7:00 pm and ending on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm. 2. That a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) naming the City of Laconia as an additional insured shall be provide for this event by the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 3. Provisions shall be made by the organizers for the containment and removal of all solid waste from the designated area generated by the event. 4. The Laconia Public Works Department will provide the organizers with barricades to restrict parking as required in the area designated. 5. Approval of this order is contingent upon Special Event approval by the Technical Review Committee for a Special Event. The provisions of this order shall expire at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Passed and approved by the Laconia City Council on this 10th day of April, 2017. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk Issued this 11th day of April, 2017 Scott Myers, City Manager Page 20 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/28/2017 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Public hearing regarding Ordinance 2017-235-02 relative to amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Table 1 – Table of Permitted Uses as it relates to the Commercial Resort (CR) zone and Place of Worship. DISCUSSION: Notice of this public hearing was made in the Wednesday, March 29, 2017 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. This ordinance is scheduled to be acted on under Unfinished Business this evening. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name 2017 Table of Use changes to the CR Backup Material 4/6/2017 2017_CHANGES_TO_CR_CHART.pdf Zone Page 21 of 64  Current / 2017 proposed Uses for Commercial Resort RESIDENTIAL USES CR CR 2017 Cluster subdivision - conventional housing C C Combined dwelling unit(s)/business(es) P P Manufactured housing park C N Manufactured housing as emergency housing P N Manufactured housing park P Manufactured subdivision C N Multifamily dwelling P P Single-family P P Two-family dwelling P P RESIDENTIAL, ACCESSORY USES Accessory apartment N C Building P P Home occupation P P Greenhouse N C Non-pets, kennels E E Outdoor storage P P Road side stand P P Roomers, less than three P P Shelter, emergency P P Stable E E Storage of travel trailers, campers, boats P E Swimming pool P P Yard sales P P RESIDENTIAL - SPECIAL SERVICE Assisted living facility P P Bed-and-breakfast C P Boarding/rooming/lodging house P P Dormitory E E Emergency shelter/housing E E Transitional housing N N EDUCATION/CULTURAL USES Library/museums/gallery P P Preschool/kindergarten E E School, trade/vocational E E School, college/university/community college E E School, elementary/secondary E E BUSINESS Eating and drinking place P P Flea/farmer's market P* C Neighborhood store P P Retail sales P P Sexually oriented business P N 1 Page 22 of 64  Current / 2017 proposed Uses for Commercial Resort CR CR 2017 Shopping center/mall P P SERVICE Artist/craftsman studio P P Day care/day nursery C C Equipment/appliance repair/service P P Financial institution or business office P P Funeral establishment - mortuary N N Alternative treatment center/cultivation site N N Hospital/health care facility P P Hotel/motel/inn P P Laundromat P P Personal service shop P P Professional office P P Trades shop/repair E E Veterinary/kennel/comm. breeding E E RECREATION/SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT Amusement arcade P P Amusement park P P Arts center P P Campground, RV/tent P C Conference center P P Equestrian stable/center C C Indoor recreational facility P P Movie theater, including drive-in P P Nightclub/dance hall P E Outdoor recreational facility P P Private club1 P P WATER-RELATED/DEPENDENT USES Commercial beach P P Dry slips C C Marina/yacht club C C Watercraft long term storage C C Marine vehicle sales and service P P Watercraft launch/rental P P Watercraft repair/building P P COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Commercial printing/photographic processing E E Dry cleaning establishment N N Fuel, wholesale/bulk storage and sales N N Indoor storage, self-service P N Lumber yard/construction yard N N 2 Page 23 of 64  Current / 2017 proposed Uses for Commercial Resort CR CR 2017 Manufacturing N N Packaging and processing N N Product assembly/testing N N Research and development N N Warehouse N N Wholesale distribution center N N TRANSPORTATION Airport/heliport N N Car wash/detailing P E Commercial parking garage or lot P P Salt storage shed E E Taxi service P P Transit station P P Truck Rental Establishment N N Truck terminal N N Vehicle dealership, sales and service E N Vehicle major service N N Vehicle fueling center/light service C C Vehicle Rental Establishment N N Vehicle salvage yard/wrecking N N Vehicle storage, long-term N N GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC SERVICES Communications tower E E Laconia municipal government uses or facilities C C Power generation facility E E Utility E E LAND EXTENSIVE USES Agriculture, including livestock P E Agriculture/greenhouse, excluding livestock P C Cemetery E E Earth materials processing/sawmill N N Excavation N N Forestry P P Junkyards N N Landfill/resource recovery facility N N NONRESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USES Accessory docks P P Building P P Day care/nursery P P Drive-through P P Employee amenities P P Outdoor storage P P 3 Page 24 of 64  Current / 2017 proposed Uses for Commercial Resort CR CR 2017 Retail outlet to industrial use N N Take-out window P P Storage containers P* P* Storage trailers N N 4 Page 25 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/28/2017 FROM: Mary Reynolds, City Clerk SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation Fund and establishing the “Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund” DISCUSSION: Notice of this public hearing was made in the Wednesday, March 29, 2017 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. This resolution is scheduled to be acted on this evening under Unfinished Business. Page 26 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Financial and Operational Trends Report ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Financial and Financial_and_Operational_Trends_- Operational Trends Backup Material 4/6/2017 _April_2017.pdf Report Page 27 of 64 Page 28 of 64 Page 29 of 64 Page 30 of 64 Page 31 of 64 Page 32 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Monthly Economic Development Report Update ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Monthly Economic Development Backup Material 4/5/2017 Monthly_Economic_Development_Report_April_2017.pdf Report Page 33 of 64  MONTHLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT APRIL, 2017 Laconia’s Unemployment Rate Geography February January February 2017 2017 2016 Laconia 3.8% 3.6% 3.6% Belknap County 3.5% 3.4% 3.3% Concord 2.9% 2.6% 2.7% Manchester 3.5% 3.4% 3.3% State of NH 3.3% 3.2% 3.1% Employment & Wages Laconia, NH MicroNECTA - 3rd QUARTER 2016 July August September Average Average 2016 2016 2016 Quarterly Weekly Industry Units Empl. Empl. Empl. Empl. Wage Total, Private plus Government 838 13,307 13,476 12,833 13,205 $825.30 Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing n n n n n n Mining n n n n n n Construction n n n n n n Manufacturing 40 1,509 1,507 1,484 1,500 $1,007.67 Service-Providing Industries 672 9,656 9,613 8,851 9,373 $790.77 Utilities n n n n n n Wholesale Trade 43 170 170 169 170 $1,607.63 Retail Trade 123 1,749 1,732 1,637 1,706 $610.84 Transportation and Warehousing 11 290 283 245 273 $869.95 Information 7 70 69 65 68 $640.14 Finance and Insurance 35 293 293 278 288 $1,345.76 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 28 108 117 101 109 $712.75 Professional and Technical Service 60 361 363 354 359 $1,316.52 Management of Companies/Enterprises 7 471 483 484 479 $1,384.25 Administrative and Waste Services 43 462 470 460 464 $569.27 Administrative & Support Services n n n n n n Educational Services n n n n n n Health Care and Social Assistance 90 2,415 2,391 2,382 2,396 $1,090.19 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 26 744 739 541 675 $342.94 Accommodation and Food Services 103 1,953 1,928 1,583 1,821 $411.86 Other Services Except Public Admin 86 518 520 516 518 $641.06 Total Government 44 1,508 1,714 1,875 1,699 $796.54 n = data does not meet disclosure standards Prepared by: Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, New Hampshire Employment Security, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 (603) 228-4124 Page 1 Page 34 of 64  CPI-U 12 Month Percent Change Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual HALF1 HALF2 2006 4.0 3.6 3.4 3.5 4.2 4.3 4.1 3.8 2.1 1.3 2.0 2.5 3.2 3.8 2.6 2007 2.1 2.4 2.8 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.4 2.0 2.8 3.5 4.3 4.1 2.8 2.5 3.1 2008 4.3 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.2 5.0 5.6 5.4 4.9 3.7 1.1 0.1 3.8 4.2 3.4 2009 0.0 0.2 -0.4 -0.7 -1.3 -1.4 -2.1 -1.5 -1.3 -0.2 1.8 2.7 -0.4 -0.6 -0.1 2010 2.6 2.1 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.5 1.6 2.1 1.2 2011 1.6 2.1 2.7 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.5 3.4 3.0 3.2 2.8 3.5 2012 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.7 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.2 1.8 1.7 2.1 2.3 1.8 2013 1.6 2.0 1.5 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 2014 1.6 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.3 0.8 1.6 1.7 1.5 2015 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.1 -0.1 0.3 2016 1.4 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.1 1.3 1.1 1.5 2017 2.5 2.7 * Annualized Year To Date: 2.6% UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS: Please check next month’s report for updates! Page 2 Page 35 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Request from James Dodge and Stacey Woods to extend hours in the Licensing Ordinance for a wedding/reception at the Margate Resort on June 25, 2017. DISCUSSION: Section 161-4,B of the City Ordinances prohibits the use of outdoor sound equipment and/or loud speakers past the hour of 9 pm Sunday to Thursday and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday (with the exception of Motorcycle Week). A letter requesting this extension is provided. In a recent conversation, the couple has requested an extension until 10:30 pm. REQUESTED ACTION: If the Council wishes to grant the extension, the following motion is proposed: "I move to extend the hours for use of an outdoor loudspeaker on June 25, 2017 from 9:00 pm as outlined in Section 161-4, B of the City Ordinances to 10:30 pm for a wedding and reception at the Margate Resort." ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Request for Backup Material 3/21/2017 Request_for_extension_of_noise_ordinance.pdf extension Page 36 of 64 Page 37 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 4/5/2017 FROM: Marv Everson, Airport Manager SUBJECT: Request by Laconia Airport Authority to release airport property to the Federal Aviation Association for 192 Lily Pond Road and to authorize the Mayor to sign the release DISCUSSION: The Laconia Airport Authority desires to submit a required form - Release of Airport Property to the Federal Aviation Association for the following property: A parcel of land located to the northwest of Lily Pond Road (NH Route 11C) in the town of Gilford, NH. The parcel is listed with the Town of Gilford as 192 Lily Pond Road, Lot TM 215- 003-200 (3.200) and is shown on the current Airport Master Plan as part of the northernmost portion of Main Parcel #1. The parcel is approximately 9.63 acres and is partially developed. Lot 3.200 is currently leased from the Laconia Airport Authority to the Belknap County Sportsman’s Association. The Laconia Airport Authority is seeking to release the parcel for sale to the Belknap County Sportsman’s Association. The Authority has authorized its Chair to sign the Release of Airport Property as recorded in the March 23, 2017 meeting minutes of the Laconia Airport Authority. The Authority is now seeking the approval of the Laconia City Council, and requesting that the Council authorize the mayor to sign the Release of Airport Property REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I moved to approve the Release of Airport Property at 192 Lily Pond Road to the Federal Avaiation Association and authorize the Mayor to sign on behald of the City Council and as Chair of the Laconia Airport Authority." Page 38 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 4/6/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Update DISCUSSION: Please see the attached memo and background information. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: “I move to authorize the City Manager to provide information to the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Advisory Board in support of the proposed feasibility study.” ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Memo and accompanying Backup Material 4/6/2017 Memo_to_Council_04.10.17_re_W RBP.pdf information Page 39 of 64 Page 40 of 64 Page 41 of 64 Page 42 of 64 Page 43 of 64 Page 44 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 4/4/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Proposed amendments to the City's Wage and Compensation Plan DISCUSSION: In accordance with the authority outlined in Section 6:02 of the Laconia City Charter and Section 1.4 of the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan, I am submitting the following amendments to the City’s Wage and Compensation Plan. The amendments will automatically take effect unless vetoed by a majority vote of the City Council within thirty (30) days of April 10, 2017. The amendments are as follows: Wage and Health Insurance Amendments: 1. This amendment will include a cost of living increase (COLA) and will increase the minimum and maximum of the range for all positions listed on the Wage and Compensation Plan as follows: • 1.0% effective July 3, 2017 • 1.0% effective January 1, 2018 2. This amendment will change the health insurance plans offered under Section 4.4 of the Classification and Compensation plan to: • Effective June 30, 2017 the HMO Low plan $20 $2000 will no longer be available to employees covered under the Classification and Compensation Plan. • Effective July 1, 2017 the HMO Low plan will be replaced with the HMO Super plan $25/$50 $2000 with a four (4) Tier prescription drug co-pay ($5/$15/$30/$50 for retail and 90-day order). 3. On July 1, 2017, the City will contribute $1,000 to the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of each employee enrolled in the HMO Super plan for reimbursement towards the deductible. The unused funds may be rolled over to subsequent years. 4. Beginning July 1, 2017, this amendment will revise the Health Insurance Buy-Out payment outlined in Section 4.10 of the Classification and Compensation Plan to fifty percent (50%) of the City's cost for a one-person HMO Super plan. Page 45 of 64 REQUESTED ACTION: The amendments will automatically take effect unless vetoed by a majority vote of the Council within thirty (30) days of April 10, 2017. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: The Council may approve these amendments this evening. Proposed motion: "I move to approve the amendments to the City's Wage and Compensation Plan as presented." ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Proposed Compensation Backup Material 4/6/2017 Proposed_Compensation_Plan.pdf Plan Page 46 of 64 Page 47 of 64 Page 48 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 4/4/2017 FROM: Wesley Anderson, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance ORD-2017-221-03 relative to amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV Regulation of Parking Meters and to schedule a public hearing on April 24, 2017 during the regular City Council Meeting DISCUSSION: The City’s new parking meter system will be ready to go into service on May 27, 2017. Staff in preparing for the new system reviewed the City’s current parking meter ordinance and parking fees, and proposes the following changes: These following changes are to simplify the system for parking customers and enforcement personnel. Presently the ordinance allows enforcement officers to ticket every motorcycle in a parking space after the meter has expired. Staff recommends that the Council eliminate this requirement and allow the city to ticket just one of the motorcycles. Staff believes that most motorcyclists who share one parking space are traveling together thus ticketing the group treats them the same as customers driving cars or trucks who occupy only one space. The ordinance also has different days of operation for the meters for different parking spaces. Staff proposes that all meters be enforced every day during the enforcement period. Staff recommends that the meters be in operation from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day to the Monday after Columbus Day. This minimizes that chance of confusion by parking customers, makes it easier on enforcement officers and increase the window of time that the City can generate revenue from parking in the Weirs Beach area. Staff also recommends that the hours of operation change. Currently meters when they are in service are enforced from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Staff recommends that the hours of operation be changed from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. This change closely matches the hours of operation of the majority of the business and the peak parking period. Additionally these hours are closer to matching the hours enforcement personnel are available. Staff proposes no changes to the number and location of the 15 minute, 2 hour and 5 hour parking spaces in the Weirs Beach area. The following are changes to the fee structure for the parking spaces: Presently the fee for the metered parking spaces on Lakeside Avenue is 25 cents for 30 minutes. Staff compared our current parking fees to municipalities with similar tourist areas. Our research determined that our parking fees are much less than our counterparts. The following chart Page 49 of 64 comparison the fees against Location Rate Comments Laconia $0.50 per hour Seacoast $1.00/hr: April 1 – April 30 and after $2.00 minimum for credit Beaches (State October 1 cards owned) $2.00/hr: May 1 through October 1 Portsmouth Zone A - high occupancy $1.75/hr, 3 hour Portsmouth is in the process max. of increasing rates for its Zone B - standard $1.25/ hr, 3 hour max downtown meters from Zone C - 1.25/hr, 4 hour max $1.75/hr to $2.00 /hr Parking garage $1.25/hr Concord $0.75/hr Concord is in the process of increasing its rates Salisbury Beach, $14/day MA residents, $16/day out of MA state Rye $20/day Staff recommends that City Council increase the fees to $1.00 per hour during the parking meter season for the parking spaces on Lakeside Avenue. This brings our fees closer to fees in other resort communities. Additionally staff is planning on in installing parking kiosks at Endicott Beach parking lot. The purpose of the change is to use the two seasonal positions that presently man the parking booth at the beach parking lot in more of a customer service role. Additionally staff recommends that the parking fee for the spaces in the beach parking lot be changed from $10.00 per day to $2.00 per hour. The change increases the cost for someone who is at the beach for 10 hours to $20.00. Additionally Staff is recommending that when a customer when using a credit or debit card the minimum fee is $1.00. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to accept Ordinance ORD-2017-221-03 as introduced and to schedule a public hearing on April 24, 2017 during the regular City Council meeting to gather public input before adoption" ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Ordinance 03 Backup Material 4/5/2017 ORD-2017-221-03.pdf Page 50 of 64 ORDINANCE ORD-2017-221-03 CITY OF LACONIA ___________________ In the Year of our Lord two thousand and seventeen AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 221, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, ARTICLE IV REGULATIONS FOR PARKING METERS The City of Laconia ordains: That the ordinances of the City of Laconia, as amended, be and are further amended in Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic, as follows (bold indicates additions, cross out indicates deletions): CHAPTER 221, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC § 221-37 Authorization. Upon direction by the City Council, parking meters shall be installed upon the curb or sidewalk immediately adjacent in reasonable proximity to the parking spaces marked by the City in accordance with § 221-38. The Police Department shall be responsible for the regulations, control and use of such parking meters, and the Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the maintenance of and collection from such parking meters. Each parking meter shall be so arranged that upon the expiration of specified time limits, it will indicate by a proper visible signal that the time limit has expired inform the parking customer of the expiration time at payment. In such cases, it shall be prima facie the automated parking meter system shall be used as evidence that the right of such vehicle has ceased, and the operator, owner or manager thereof shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter provided. § 221-38 Installation of parking meters. All City-owned or City-operated parking lots and parking structures shall be public ways. Upon the direction of the City Council, their use may be controlled as set forth in this chapter and/or by parking meters or other traffic control devices. Parking spaces as laid out therein and controlled by parking meters shall be of a design where said parking meters shall charge for the spaces and such charges shall be as established elsewhere in this article. The owner or operator of any vehicle standing in said spaces shall cause to be deposited in said meters the number of United States coins fee necessary to pay for the use of said space, and the failure to provide such coins fee shall be a violation of the parking laws. § 221-39 Operation of parking meters. Except in a period of emergency determined by an officer of the Fire or Police Department or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or traffic control device or signal, when any vehicle shall be parked in any parking space alongside or next to which a parking meter is located, the operator of such vehicle shall, upon entering said parking space, immediately deposit or cause to be deposited in said meter such proper coin or coins of the United States as is required for such parking meter and is as designated by proper directions on the meter the appropriate fee. Upon deposit of such coin and the setting of the timing mechanism in operation, fee the parking space may be lawfully occupied by such vehicle during the period of time which has been prescribed for the part of the street in which said parking space is located. If said vehicle shall remain parked in any such parking space, with no time remaining on said meter, then such vehicle shall be considered as parking overtime and beyond the period of legal parking time, and such parking shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. 1 Page 51 of 64 § 221-40 Parking permits. In lieu of the deposit of a coin or coins the fee in a parking meter, the City Council may, by vote, direct that any parking meter space may be lawfully occupied by a vehicle without needing to pay the fee to be charged as required by § 221-39. Such vote shall specify the terms on which and the periods and consideration for which such permits shall be issued and the parking spaces for which they shall be valid. A copy of each such vote shall be filed with the City Clerk. § 221-41 Time limits and fees. A. Parking or standing a single four-wheeled vehicle or one or more than one two-wheeled vehicles in a space designated for control by a parking meter shall be lawful upon deposit of one or more coins as paying the parking fee indicated on the face of the parking meter. Whenever two or more two-wheeled vehicles park simultaneously in the same unmetered, designated parking space, each such vehicle shall be separately timed with respect to such time limitations as may apply to the designated space. B. Parking meters located on Lakeside Avenue shall be operated as follows: [Amended 4-22- 1996 by Ord. No. 04.96.4; 6-25-1996 by Ord. No. 05.96.5; 6-9-1997 by Ord. No. 08.97.08] (1) Parking meters shall be in operation according to the following limitations: (a) From the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Columbus Day until the Saturday preceding the Fourth of July: [1] Two-hour meters numbered 142 to 163 and 98 to 121 and all fifteen-minute meters are in effect daily. [2] Two-hour meters numbered 123 to 141 and all five-hour meters are in effect on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only. (b) From the Saturday preceding the Fourth of July (but not later than July 1) through Labor Day, all meters are in effect daily. (c) From the day after Labor Day through Columbus Day, meters will be in effect as specified in Subsection B(1)(a) above. (d) (b) When meters are in effect, they are enforced from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. C. 2. The following fees shall be collected so that a vehicle may occupy a parking space governed by a parking meter; for 30 minutes, $0.25; for 15 minutes, $0.05. : (a) Lakeside Avenue parking space governed by a parking meter; 1 hour for $1.00. for lesser time in increments of 15 minutes the appropriate percentage of the hourly rate (b) In Endicott Rock Park parking lot space; 1 hour for $2.00; for lesser time in increments of 15 minutes the appropriate percentage of the hourly rate. C. The minimum fee when using a credit or debit card shall be $1.00 AND 2 Page 52 of 64 § 221-44 Use of meter deposits. The coins fees deposited in parking meters are required and shall be considered a general revenue of the City except for those meters located in the municipal lot known as Endicott Rock Park which shall be deposited into the Special Revenue Fund/Beach Refurbishment Fund after the amount collected exceeds $25,000 in the fiscal year. This Ordinance amendment shall take effect upon its passage. Edward Engler, Mayor Passed and approved this 24th day of April, 2017. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk 3 Page 53 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/16/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Second reading of Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation Fund and establishing the "Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund" REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move a second reading of Resolution RES-2017-07 relative to the adoption of RSA 261:153, VI relative to collecting an additional fee with motor vehicle registrations for the support of a Municipal Transportation Fund and establishing the "Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund" ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name RES-2017-07 Resolution Letter 3/22/2017 RES-2017- 07_Transportation_Fee.pdf Page 54 of 64 RESOLUTION RES-2017-07 CITY OF LACONIA In the Year of Our Lord two thousand and seventeen A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF RSA 261:153, VI RELATIVE TO COLLECTING AN ADDITIONAL FEE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF A MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AND ESTABLISHING THE “MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL RESERVE FUND” Resolved by the City Council of the City of Laconia as follows: WHEREAS, RSA 261:153, VI became effective July 1, 1997 permitting a governing body of a municipality to vote to collect an additional fee for the purpose of supporting a municipal and transportation improvement fund as a capital reserve fund governed by RSA 34 and RSA 35 for cities and towns, respectively; and WHEREAS, RSA 261:153, VI (b) has established a maximum fee to be collected of $5.00 and directs the amount to be set based on anticipated funding needs for transportation improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted the provisions of RSA 231:153, VI at an initial rate of $1.50; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly notice public hearing in accordance with the requirements of RSA 261:153, VI c-(2) on April 10, 2017. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council hereby adopts the provisions of RSA 231:153, VI with a fee schedule to begin on July 1, 2017 with collection of $5.00 per registration. Furthermore the Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund is hereby established for the deposit of these fees to be used for the repair and maintenance of municipally maintained roads within the City as recommended by the Director of Public Works and authorized by the City Manager. This Resolution shall take effect on July 1, 2017. Edward Engler, Mayor Passed and approved this 10th day of April, 2017 Mary A Reynolds City Clerk Page 55 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/23/2017 Dean Trefethen, Director of Planning/Community Development & Code FROM: Enforcement SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance ORD-2017-235-02 amending Chapter 235, Zoning, Table 1 - Table of Permitted Uses DISCUSSION: At the March 7, 2017 Laconia Planning Board meeting the board voted unanimously to recommend revisions to the Table of Permitted Use (City Code Chapter 235, Table 1) to the City Council for approval. The revisions would effect the Commercial Resort (CR) zone. While reviewing the Table of Uses it was also found that "Place of Worship" had been omitted from all zones as a use in 2015. This was a clerical error that occurred when the Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) was added. The Laconia Planning Board voted to restore the use as it was prior to the 2015 update. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Upload Date File Name Ordinance 02 Backup Material 3/24/2017 ORD-2017-235-02.pdf Page 56 of 64 ORDINANCE ORD-2017-235-02 CITY OF LACONIA ___________________ In the Year of our Lord two thousand and seventeen AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 235, ZONING, TABLE 1, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES The City of Laconia ordains: That the ordinances of the City of Laconia, as amended, be and are further amended in Chapter 235, Zoning, Table 1, Table of Permitted Uses, as follows: 1. In the Commercial Resort Zone (CR), permit the following uses: a. Residential – Special Service: Bed-and-breakfast 2. In the Commercial Resort Zone (CR), permit by special exception the following uses: a. Residential, Accessory Uses: Storage of travel trailers, campers, boats b. Recreation/Sports/Entertainment: Nightclub/dance hall c. Transportation: Car wash/detailing d. Land Extensive Uses: Agriculture, including livestock 3. In the Commercial Resort Zone (CR), permit by conditional use the following uses: a. Residential, Accessory Uses: Accessory apartment, greenhouse b. Business: flea/farmer’s market c. Recreation/Sports/Entertainment: Campground, RV/tent d. Land Extensive Uses: Agriculture/greenhouse, excluding livestock 4. In the Commercial Resort Zone (CR), the following uses are not permitted: a. Residential Uses: Manufactured housing park, Manufactured housing as emergency housing, Manufactured subdivision b. Business: Sexually oriented business c. Commercial and Industrial: Indoor storage, self-service d. Transportation: Vehicle dealership, sales and service 5. Permit Place of Worship, including associated residential in the following zones: Shorefront Residential (SFR), Residential General (RG), Residential Apartment (RA), Professional (P), Commercial Resort (CR), Downtown Riverfront (DR), Business Central (BC), Commercial (C), and Business Central Industrial (BCI) 6. Do not permit Place of Worship, including associated residential in the following zones: Industrial Park (IP), Industrial (I), and Airport Industrial (AI) 7. Allow by special exception Place of Worship, including associated residential, in the following zones: Rural Residential 1 (RR1), Rural Residential 2 (RR2) and Residential Single Family (RS) This Ordinance amendment shall take effect upon its passage. Edward Engler, Mayor Passed and approved this 10th day of April, 2017. Mary Reynolds, City Clerk Page 57 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/8/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Dorothy Duffy - Seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Heritage Commission DISCUSSION: There are two vacant alternate positions available and one regular member position up for reappointment on the Heritage Commission. Per Section 40-2.A. of the City's Code, the Heritage Commission consists of five members, one of whom shall be a member of the Laconia City Council. Councilor Doyle currently acts in this capacity. In September of 2016 the Council approved an Ordinance providing for staggered terms for members of the Commission. Initial staggering of regular member terms provides for two (2) three-year terms expiring at the end of March, 2020, two (2) two-year terms expiring at the end of March, 2019 and one (1) one- year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. Initial staggering of alternate terms is one (1) three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020, one (1) two-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019 and one (1) one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018. The regular member position up for reappointment is for a term expiring at the end of March, 2019. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to reappoint Dorothy Duffy as a regular member of the Heritage Commission to a two-year term expiring at the end of March, 2019." Page 58 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/9/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Linda Phelps - Seeking reappointment to an alternate position on the Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 DISCUSSION: There are two alternate member positions and one regular member position up for reappointment on the Library Board of Trustees. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to reappointment Linda Phelps to a one-year alternate member position on the Library Board of Trustees to expire at the end of March, 2018." Page 59 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/7/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Nadine Jordan - Seeking reappointment to an alternate position on the Library Board of Trustees for a one-year term expiring at the end of March, 2018 DISCUSSION: There are two alternate member positions and one regular member position up for reappointment on the Library Board of Trustees. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to reappointment Nadine Jordan to a one-year alternate member position on the Library Board of Trustees to expire at the end of March, 2018." Page 60 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Donald H. Flanders - seeking reappointment to a regular position on the Trustees of the Trust Funds for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 DISCUSSION: There is one regular member term up for reappointment to the Trustees of the Trust Fund. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to reappoint Donald H. Flanders as a regular member of the Trustees of the Trust Fund to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020." Page 61 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 3/21/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: John S. Perley - seeking reappointment to a regular member position on the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020 DISCUSSION: There is one regular member position up for reappointment on the Library Board of Trustees. In addition, there are two alternate member terms up for reappointment. REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to reappoint John S. Perley as a regular member of the Library Board of Trustees to a three-year term expiring at the end of March, 2020." Page 62 of 64  CITY COUNCIL ITEM INFORMATION SHEET DATE SUBMITTED: 4/4/2017 FROM: Scott Myers, City Manager SUBJECT: Mayor's Appointment of Lt. Thomas Swett, representing the Laconia Police Department, to a three-year term on the Highway Safety Commission expiring at the end of March, 2020 REQUESTED ACTION: Proposed motion: "I move to approve the appointment of Lt. Thomas Swett, representing the Laconia Police Department, to a three-year term on the Highway Safety Commission expiring at the end of March, 2020." ATTACHMENTS: Upload Description Type File Name Date Mayor's Backup Memo Material 4/4/2017 04.10.17_Mayors_Memo_re_appointment_of_Lt._Swett_to_Highway_Safety_Commission.pdf 04.10.17 Page 63 of 64  CITY OF LACONIA/MAYOR’S OFFICE 45 Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 527-1270 · fax (603) 527-1292 MEMO TO: Members of the Laconia City Council FROM: Mayor Edward J. Engler DATE: April 10, 2017 RE: Appointment to the Highway Safety Commission In accordance with Chapter 41 of the City Ordinances, I wish to appoint Lt. Thomas Swett, representing the Laconia Police Department, to the Highway Safety Commission to a three year term expiring at the end of March, 2020. Page 1 Page 64 of 64