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CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 26, 2019 7:00 P.M. 8/26/2019 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Engler called the meeting to order at the above date and time. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Councilor Lipman lead the Salute to the Flag. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Cheryl Hebert, City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL City Clerk Hebert took the roll with the following Councilors in attendance: Bruce Cheney, David Bownes, Henry Lipman, Mark Haynes, Bob Hamel, and Andrew Hosmer. Mayor Engler noted that all six (6) Councilor were in attendance and a quorum has been established. 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Scott Myers, City Manager Glenn Smith, Finance Director 6. COUNCIL PROCLAMATION 7. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.A. Regular meeting minutes of August 12, 2019 The regular meeting minutes of August 12, 2019 was submitted to the Council on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. With no corrections or changes submitted to the clerk, the minutes will be accepted as distributed. 8. CONSENT & ACTION ITEMS 8.A. Temporary Traffic Order 2019-12, Laconia Biketemberfest Councilor Hosmer moved to approve TTO 2019-12, Laconia Biketemberfest, pending the approval of the Special Events Review Commission, approve a waiver of all licensing and special event fees, extend the hours of operation of sound equipment and/or loudspeakers for Biketemberfest from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm on September 13, 2019 and September 14, 2019 and allow alcohol consumption on City Property in the designated areas only, seconded by Councilor Cheney; Councilor Lipman expressed concern regarding the time of music being played till 11:00 pm in regards to the local residents. Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with five (5) in favor and one (1) opposed (Lipman.) 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Representative Charlie St. Clair - Submitted a petition into the record regarding getting a crosswalk by the Cumberland Farms in the Weirs, which is a state owned road. Representative St. Clair is requesting a letter  (Lipman.) 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Representative Charlie St. Clair - Submitted a petition into the record regarding getting a crosswalk by the Cumberland Farms in the Weirs, which is a state owned road. Representative St. Clair is requesting a letter of support from the Council to the State for the crosswalk. Councilor Cheney moved to submit a letter of support to the State for the installation of a crosswalk in the area by Cumberland Farms in the Weirs on Route 3, seconded by Councilor Cheney; Councilor Hamel stated that solar power amber lights be considered due to the speed of traffic in that vicinity. Councilor Hamel would like to add a friendly amendment by adding the words "the State add a flashing warning light be installed that can be triggered by a button available to pedestrians." Councilor Cheney and Councilor Hosmer both accept that as a friendly amendment to the original motion. Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with all in favor. Elaine Hirshan, Laconia Daily Sun - Expressed that they would like to work with the City in regards to parking at Lakeport Square. She has letters from Lakeport Business Owners that she submitted into the record. She read a letter written by Kevin Shaw from Roche Realty Group Inc. Mrs. Hirshan also read a letter written by Justin Spencer from the band Recycled Percussion in support of adding parking to the Lakeport area. Both of these letters were submitted into the record. Pastor Richard Aucoin of Lakes Region Vineyard Church, 175 Mechanic Street - Pastor Aucoin submitted two pictures to the Council and into the record regarding parking in the Lakeport area and Sanborn Park. These pictures proposed adding parking in the area of where the swing bar is, thus allowing three rows of 15 parking spots. The parking lot at his church is used by Fratello's as Fratello's allows him to use their parking lot as well as people using the park. Pastor Aucoin would like to see Lakeport become viable and by doing that parking will need to be added. Jeanie Cox, Owner of Art Escape (Union Avenue) - Is requesting that cars be allowed to her business during construction. Her business has had 30% profit loss and she was just informed that the street would be blocked off again for another two months. A sign was put up stating that local businesses are open, please use detour and the detour is all the way to VIP Auto Parts Store. Ms. Cox has offered to pay for a sign that lists the local businesses and explains access to those businesses. City Manager Myers expressed that Ms. Cox concern has been addressed with Busby Construction and the flaggers. There has been some hiccups earlier on and he apologizes for that. City Manager Myers will personally address any further issues. Councilor Hosmer would like to see signs that lists the businesses and the fact that they are open. Peter Stokes - addressed the Council in regards to the parking at Sanborn Park. Mr. Stokes discussed and submitted to into the record a paper titled "Reasons to not turn the field into a parking lot" Adam Hirshan, Co-Owner of the Laconia Daily Sun - read a letter from Michelle Boissoneau-DuPont, Owner and Operator of Lake Opechee Inn and Spa which addressed her parking lot. This letter was submitted into the record. Lisa Popek, 20 Willow Street - spoke in regards to the parking at Sanborn Park. She expressed her concerns with taking any green space from Sanborn Park. Ms. Popek suggested that some of the property that Mr. Everett has purchased should be turned in to parking lots. Her concern is that adding parking to Sanborn Park will bring safety issues for the kids that play in that neighborhood. Ms. Popek stated for the record that if it is decided to sell the park that the abutters should have first option. Mayor Engler reminded the public that there has not been a formal proposal by the Council to sell the park or turn any of it into a parking lot. 10. INTERVIEWS  Mayor Engler reminded the public that there has not been a formal proposal by the Council to sell the park or turn any of it into a parking lot. 10. INTERVIEWS 11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 11.A. Orry Gibbs - Seeking reappointment as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2022 Councilor Haynes moved to reappoint Orry Gibbs as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a three-year term expiring at the end of August, 2022, seconded by Councilor Bownes; the motion passed with all in favor. 12. COMMUNICATIONS 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.A. Public Hearing on the possible placement of a ballot question on the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election Ballot pertaining to the permitted operation of New Hampshire Lottery sports betting within the City of Laconia Notice of this public hearing was made available in the Wednesday, August 21, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Public Library, the Laconia Community Center and the SAU. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:40 pm. Representative St. Clair stated whatever the topic is, it is great to allow the public the opportunity to vote on it. Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:41 pm. 13.B. Public Hearing to amend city code Chapter 235 Zoning, updating numerous sections to reflect the recent adoption of the new Urban Commercial Zone Notice of this public hearing was made available in the August 14, 2019 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Public Library, and SAU There will be one public hearing on 12 amendments to Chapter 235, but comments will be accepted after each section is announced. Mayor Engler opened the public hearing at 7:43 pm The first amendment is section 235-17; Wetlands Conservation and Water Quality Overlay District 235-22:3: Definitions 235-30: Multiple Uses on a lot of record 235-32: Minimum lot size 235-35: Minimum setback requirements 235-36: Green Space 235-40: Residential Uses  235-35: Minimum setback requirements 235-36: Green Space 235-40: Residential Uses 235-42: Nonresidential Uses 235-43: Nonresidential Accessory Uses 235-45: Applicability 235-48: Design Requirements 235-54: Design, Construction, and Maintenance Hearing no comment from the public, Mayor Engler closed the public hearing at 7:46 pm 14. PRESENTATIONS 15. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Engler reminded everyone the Multicultural Festival will be held on September 7, 2019 in the downtown area from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Mayor Engler also mentioned that last winter the Council supported a study of the WOW Trail proposal of the possibility of completing the WOW trail within the City limits. This study is about 99% complete and is almost ready for presentation. As soon as the missing 1% is available the findings will be presented to the Council. 16. COMMITTEE REPORTS 16.A. FINANCE (Lipman, Hamel, Cheney) 16.A.i. WOW Trail Funding 16.A.ii. Downtown TIF Financing 16.B. PUBLIC SAFETY (Bownes, Hosmer, Lipman) 16.C. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES (Bownes, Hosmer, Cheney) 16.C.i. Review of Chapter 167, Noise and Chapter 161 Licensing as it pertains to outdoor sound equipment and loudspeakers 16.C.ii. Ordinance Amending Chapter 221, Vehicles and Traffic/Parking on Sublawns 16.C.iii. Procedural review of grant applications 16.C.iv. Regulation of Short Term Residential Rental Businesses 16.C.v. Paid Parking Proposal for Downtown 16.C.vi. Proposed Historic Overlay District 16.C.vii. Scenic Road Motorcycle Noise Petition This topic will be taken up on September 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm. 16.D. LANDS & BUILDINGS (Hamel, Lipman, Haynes) 16.D.i. Downtown parking garage A meeting was held earlier this evening to discuss the updated costs relating to the Downtown Parking garage. Councilor Hamel updated the Council on what was discussed. A couple of  16.D. LANDS & BUILDINGS (Hamel, Lipman, Haynes) 16.D.i. Downtown parking garage A meeting was held earlier this evening to discuss the updated costs relating to the Downtown Parking garage. Councilor Hamel updated the Council on what was discussed. A couple of options were presented to the committee by DPW Director Anderson. Mayor Engler stated that members of the Downtown TIF have volunteered to distribute a questionnaire to the business owners downtown asking what their parking needs are for their employees and compare that to the spaces that the City currently has. The City Manager's Office will draft the questionnaire and that is in the works right now. Mayor Engler stated is seems that on the East side of downtown, parking for employees is very scarce. Councilor Hamel suggests waiting for the survey to be done by the Downtown TIF before making any suggestions. City Manager Myers stated that there are funds available for the annual inspections and repairs for the garage for the next year or two. About $20,000 will be spent this year for repairs, and that work has started today. Mayor Engler stated that DPW Director Anderson did a great job laying out the variables earlier this evening. Mayor Engler suggested adding one more variable which should the expenditure of the garage be totally at the taxpayers expense or should it be a private/public partnership of the City and the building owners in the area. Discussion was also had in regards to the pay to park options. 16.D.ii. Repair & maintenance of City buildings 16.D.iii. Perley Pond Maintenance 16.D.iv. Plan for the DPW Compound 16.E. PUBLIC WORKS (Bownes, Hosmer, Haynes) 16.E.i. Retaining Wall Policy 17. LIAISON REPORTS Councilor Bownes stated a public hearing will take place on September 3, 2019 at the Planning Board meeting regarding Short Term Rentals. Councilor Bownes also stated the Historic Overlay District is still in the works and should come before the Planning Board in September with a possible public hearing to be scheduled in October. Councilor Cheney stated that Lt. Richard Simmons has retired from the Laconia Police Department after 23 years and on behalf of the Council would like to wish him well in his future endeavors. 18. CITIZENS REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS Jeanie Cox, Owner of Art Escape - Spoke in regards to the Chaos and Kindness Event scheduled for September 21, 2019 and would like to make sure that traffic will be allowed through to the local businesses. Mayor Engler explained from what he understands a detailed police officer will be directing traffic during this event and will be allowing traffic through to the local businesses. Wendy Osborne (Justin Spencer's Assistant from Chaos and Kindness) - Ms. Osborne stated there will be signs with the names of all the local businesses that are still open during the event. Ms. Osborne has spoken to a few of the local business owners regarding the event. The owner of Lake Opechee Inn and Spa is on board with her parking lot being used as well as the auto parts store. Ms. Osborne is willing to speak with anyone with any questions or concerns to get them worked out.  Wendy Osborne (Justin Spencer's Assistant from Chaos and Kindness) - Ms. Osborne stated there will be signs with the names of all the local businesses that are still open during the event. Ms. Osborne has spoken to a few of the local business owners regarding the event. The owner of Lake Opechee Inn and Spa is on board with her parking lot being used as well as the auto parts store. Ms. Osborne is willing to speak with anyone with any questions or concerns to get them worked out. Catherine Tokarz, Ward 6 - Mrs. Tokarz spoke of the replacement of the Welcome to Laconia signs. She is on board with that and she was part of the group that designed the City logo and appreciates them being replaced. 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 19.A. Project Updates Report City Manager Myers reviewed the report. Discussion was had regarding the left turn lane lights and whether DPW would be working on them. Councilor Hamel is concerned that a vehicle that wants to turn left at the intersection of Oak and Main Streets are sitting through a light cycle too long. If the light to turn left from Main Street to Oak Street was a solid green, a vehicle could turn left sooner. City Manager Myers stated that project was not being immediately worked on but if it is the will of the Council it can be looked into. Councilor Cheney suggested using a flashing yellow light to allow for traffic to turning left to not have to wait so long to turn. The Council is in agreement. 19.B. Monthly Economic Development Report City Manager Myers reviewed the report. City Manager Myers presented to the Council and one for the record the Profit and Loss Standard dated November 1, 2018 through August 26, 2019 from the Weirs Action Committee, the 2019 Bike Week Revenues and Expenses and Bike Week Trademark Revenue and Expenses 2018 and 2019. City Manager Myers reviewed the Bike Week documents with the Council. Councilor Hosmer moved to transfer $15,000 to the Motorcycle Week Association, seconded by Councilor Cheney; Councilor Hamel asked what the money that wasn't being transferred was being used for. City Manager Myers explained for possible legal expenses toward the trademark. Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with all in favor. City Manager Myers presented to the Council and one for the record the document titled 2019 Fourth Quarter NHRS. For full disclosure, City Manager Myers is a Municipal Employer representative to the State of New Hampshire Retirement System. The City Manager reviewed this document with the Council. City Manager Myers reported to the Council that after speaking with the Belmont Town Administrator, the Belmont Board of Selectmen have decided to end the Inter Municipal Fire Chief relationship. The agreement will end September 30, 2019 and they are promoting the current Assistant Chief Michael Newhall to the position of Chief. Jeanne Beaudin, Belmont Town Administrator, expressed that there were no issues with the functionality of the agreements either from an organizational or personnel standpoint and that the Town of Belmont has enjoyed and benefited from working with both Chief Erickson and Chief Beattie. 20. NEW BUSINESS 20.A. First reading of Resolution 2019-21, relative to the approval of bonding to finance the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater Mayor Engler explained that the purpose of this is resolution is because after the Bond Council reviewed the previous passed Resolution, it should not only reference RSA Chapter 33, but also reference RSA Chapter 162. 20.A. First reading of Resolution 2019-21, relative to the approval of bonding to finance the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater Mayor Engler explained that the purpose of this is resolution is because after the Bond Council reviewed the previous passed Resolution, it should not only reference RSA Chapter 33, but also reference RSA Chapter 162. Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this revolution in it's entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved a first reading of Resolution 2019-21, a resolution relative to authorizing the City Manager to take any actions necessary to issue bonds for the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater in the amount of $6,700,000, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved to schedule a public hearing during the regular Council meeting of September 9, 2019 regarding the issuance of a bond to finance the repair and restoration of the historic Colonial Theater in the amount of $6,700,000 to gather public input prior to adoption, seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.B. Temporary Traffic Order 2019-10 - Belknap Mill's request to reserve parking in connection with the "Sock Hop in Rotary Park" on September 6, 2019 Councilor Bownes moved to approve TTO-2019-10 in connection with the request by The Belknap Mill to reserve all of the reverse angled parking spaces on Beacon Street East adjacent to the Belknap Mill and Rotary Park on September 6, 2019 from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.C. Prescott Farm Harvest Festival - Request to waive fees Councilor Lipman moved to approve the request from Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center to waive the $100 Special Events fee and the $10 Loudspeaker fee in connection with their Harvest Festival scheduled for September 14, 2019, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.D. Request to extend hours in the Licensing Ordinance for fireworks in connection with Laconia Biketemberfest 2019 Representative St. Clair explained that the fireworks are only going to be Saturday night and the Weirs Action Committee are the ones that are sponsoring the fireworks show. Councilor Bownes moved to approve the request to extend hours in Section 161-4 of the Licensing Ordinance to allow fireworks in connection with Laconia Biketemberfest to begin at 11:05 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 and Saturday, September 14, 2019, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; Councilor Lipman doesn't like to vote on something when the details aren't specific. City Manager Myers stated it is the Weirs Action Committee sponsoring the Fireworks Display. Councilor Lipman is concerned with approving the use of fireworks for both nights at 11:05 pm. Mayor Engler called the question. the motion failed with two (2) in favor and four (4) opposed (Cheney,Lipman, Haynes, Hamel). Councilor Lipman moved to reconsider the vote, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved to approve the request by the Weirs Action Committee to allow fireworks either Friday, September 13, 2019 or Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:05 pm, but no both nights, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.E. Request to use space on the Boardwalk for vending in conjunction with the dates of Biketemberfest This request has been withdrawn.  seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.E. Request to use space on the Boardwalk for vending in conjunction with the dates of Biketemberfest This request has been withdrawn. 20.F. Temporary Traffic Order 2019-13 - "Chaos and Kindness Event" - Recycled Percussion Mayor Engler explained the request. The document Special Event Committee Approval was submitted in to the record. In this approval there were thirteen items that the event organizers need to meet by September 9, 2019. There is also a memorandum submitted in to the record by City Manager Myers in reference to adding more language to the original motion. Councilor Bownes commented that we should be encouraged for events like this in Laconia. This is the kind of activity that Laconia should be encouraging. Councilor Hamel would like to be able to ask the representative for Chaos and Kindness some questions before making a motion. Mayor Engler received approval from the Council. Wendy Osborne, Representative of Chaos and Kindness, does plan on speaking to every abutter to make them aware of the event and get their feedback. Ms. Osborne wants this event to be a positive one for everyone involved. They are aware of the contingencies and plan on getting through them. Councilor Hamel would like certain items addressed and made reference to the incident that happened a few years back regarding a concert during Motorcycle Week that happened with lack of payment to the City. Councilor Hamel is concerned with the fact that the event was being advertised before any approvals from the City. Ms. Osborne made it known that this group typically doesn't ask for permission to do any events first, they ask for forgiveness after the fact. Discussion was had regarding crowd control and who will be responsible for any issues that may arise. Councilor Bownes moved to approve, pending Special Events Review Committee approval and related conditions, TTO-2019-13, "Chaos and Kindness Event" to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019, and to require cash (in an amount to be determined) from the organizer prior to the event that will be placed in escrow to cover all estimated and anticipated overtime costs and services related to the event, with any overage in escrow funds returned to the organizer after the event and furthermore, in a desire of the City and Chaos and Kindness to share a successful day with other business, it is imperative that the applicant make a concerted effort to personally contact businesses within the traffic detour area in order to explain that a major event is happening on Saturday, September 21, 2019, with the potential to bring many first-time visitors to Laconia, and to share with business owners how every effort will be made to support getting customers to those businesses on that date. Specifics of how those contacts were made and the level of broad-based responses and support received will be an additional requirement of approval by the Special Events Committee during their meeting on September 9, 2019 seconded by Lipman; City Manager Myers explained if this is approved tonight, the City Manager will certify the conditions set forth; Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.G. Adoption of Federal Grant Management Policies and Procedures Manual Councilor Bownes left the meeting at 9:26 pm. Finance Director Smith explained to the Council the reason for this proposed adoption.  20.G. Adoption of Federal Grant Management Policies and Procedures Manual Councilor Bownes left the meeting at 9:26 pm. Finance Director Smith explained to the Council the reason for this proposed adoption. Councilor Hosmer moved to adopt the Federal Grant Management Policies and Procedures Manual as presented, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.H. Approval to purchase and install "Welcome" signage for the City in an amount not to exceed $7,275.00 Councilor Hamel explained this has gone back 10 years and the signs have been deterioating around the City. The one at McIntyre Circle was removed over a year ago. Discussion was had regarding local companies taking on this project and it was explained that a request for bid was sent out and only two companies submitted bids with only one being from New Hampshire. Councilor Cheney suggest asking the company with the winning bid if there is any discount to purchase all four signs at one time. Councilor Lipman moved to approve the purchase and installation of four "Welcome to Laconia" blue signs in an amount not to exceed $29,000.00 from the Non-Capital Reserve Fund after proper bid procedure is confirmed, seconded by Councilor Hamel; Councilor Hosmer offers a friendly amendment stating after proper bid procedure was followed, asking the company whether there would a savings by having all four signs completed at the same time. Mayor Engler noted that a not to exceed amount of $29,000 is already part of the motion. Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.I. Termination of Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Little Bear PCS, LLC Councilor Lipman moved to authorize Edward Engler, Mayor of the City of Laconia, to sign the Termination of the Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Little Bear, PCS, LLC., seconded by Councilor Hamel; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.J. Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and UHW Properties, INC. Councilor Lipman moved to authorize Edward Engler, Mayor of the City of Laconia, to sign the Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and UHW Properties, INC., having a principal place of business at 88 White Birch Drive, Gilford, NH 03249, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.K. Termination of Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Apache Realty LLC Councilor Lipman moved to authorize Edward Engler, Mayor of the City of Laconia, to sign the Termination of Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Apache Realty, LLC, seconded by Councilor Haynes; the motion passed with all in favor. 20.L. Lease Agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Simone Revocable Trust Councilor Hosmer moved to authorize Edward Engler, Mayor of the City of Laconia, to sign the lease agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Simone Revocable Trust, having a principal places of business at 16 Kingston Road, Unit 3, Exeter, NH 03833, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. 21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21.A. Discussion regarding placing a question on the November 5, 2019 Municipal  agreement between the City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Simone Revocable Trust, having a principal places of business at 16 Kingston Road, Unit 3, Exeter, NH 03833, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. 21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21.A. Discussion regarding placing a question on the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election Ballot to authorize the permitted operation of New Hampshire Lottery sports betting within the City of Laconia Councilor Lipman moved to add to the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election Ballot a "yes" or "no" vote on the question of permitting the operation of New Hampshire Lottery sports betting at qualifying establishments within the City, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.B. Second reading and approval of amending City Code Chapter 235, Zoning, updating numerous sections to reflect the recent adoption of the new Urban Commercial Zone Councilor Hosmer moved to waive a reading of this Ordinance in its entirety and to read by title only, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Cheney moved the second reading of Ordinance 2019-235, amending sections 17, 22.3, 30, 32, 35, 36, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, and 54 of Chapter 235, Zoning, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; Bob Powers - asking for the details of the Performance Zoning. Mayor Engler explained what has already been adopted. Mayor Engler called the question; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Lipman moved to approve Ordinance 2019-235, amending sections 17, 22.3, 30, 32, 35, 36, 40, 42, 43, 45, 48, and 54 of Chapter 235, Zoning, seconded by Councilor Cheney; the motion passed with all in favor. 21.C. Request to designate Fairmont Street from Elm Street to Belvidere Street a no parking zone on both sides of the road Councilor Lipman moved to remove this item from the table, seconded by Councilor Hosmer; the motion passed with all in favor. Councilor Hosmer moved that the City Council approve to designate both sides of Fairmont Street between Elm Street and Belvidere Street a no parking area, seconded by Councilor Lipman; the motion passed with all in favor. 22. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Hosmer stated this was the ninth year of the Got Lunch program. There were a total of 237 volunteers, serving 499 children, and over 600,000 pounds of food delivered over nine years. Councilor Hosmer congratulated to all of the volunteers with this organization. Mayor Engler noted that the numbers of need have been going down. Councilor Haynes thanked the City Manager and department heads for the summer BBQ. Councilor Cheney asked for the status of the waiver of fees for the Democratic Party held at Leavitt Park. City Manager Myers stated an email was sent out stating there was no precedent set, therefore payment is expected. Mayor Engler and the Council formally requested what/if any requirements are needed for the building owner of the old Lakeport Fire Station to install the chimney. 23. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 23.A. Master Plan  Mayor Engler and the Council formally requested what/if any requirements are needed for the building owner of the old Lakeport Fire Station to install the chimney. 23. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 23.A. Master Plan 23.B. Milfoil Treatment funding requests 23.C. Sewer & Water Master Plan 23.D. Single Stream Recycling/Concord Co-op/Solid Waste disposal cost reductions 23.E. Strategic Planning/Goal Setting 23.F. WOW Trail 23.G. Weirs Beach Restoration Project 23.H. Fair St/Court St traffic problems and accidents 24. Any other business that may come before the Council 25. NON-PUBLIC SESSION (According to RSA 91-A:3, II) 26. ADJOURNMENT With no other business to come before the Council and hearing no objection, Mayor Engler adjourned the meeting at 9:53 pm, Respectively submitted Cheryl Hebert, City Clerk MINUTES OF THIS MEETING WERE APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2019