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Minutes were approved by the Laconia City Council on 7/14/2025. CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall - Armand A. Bolduc City Council Chamber 7:00 P.M. 6/23/2025 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hosmer called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Hosmer led the salute to the flag. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Katie Gargano, City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL Clerk Gargano called the roll of the following councilors: Councilor Cheney, Councilor Soucy, Councilor Haynes, Councilor Bogert via Zoom, Councilor Felch. Councilor Bogert reported he was unable to attend the meeting in person due to being out of town and he was alone in the room, Mayor Hosmer noted that because Councilor Bogert was attending the meeting remotely, all votes would be done by roll call vote. Absent: Councilor Hoffman Mayor Hosmer confirmed that 5 council members were in attendance and a quorum was established. 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kirk Beattie, City Manager; Glenn Smith, Finance Director 6. COUNCIL PROCLAMATION 7. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.A. City Council regular meeting minutes of June 9, 2025 Minutes of the Laconia City Council meeting of June 9, 2025 were distributed to members of the City Council on June 13, 2025. With no corrections or changes submitted to the Clerk, the minutes will be accepted as distributed. 7.B. City Council budget meeting minutes of June 2, 2025 Minutes of the Laconia City Council budget meeting of June 2, 2025 were distributed to members of the City Council on June 11, 2025. With no corrections or changes submitted to the Clerk, the minutes will be accepted as distributed.  Minutes of the Laconia City Council budget meeting of June 2, 2025 were distributed to members of the City Council on June 11, 2025. With no corrections or changes submitted to the Clerk, the minutes will be accepted as distributed. 7.C. City Council budget meeting minutes of June 9, 2025 Minutes of the Laconia City Council budget meeting of June 9, 2025 were distributed to members of the City Council on June 13, 2025. With no corrections or changes submitted to the Clerk, the minutes will be accepted as distributed. 8. CONSENT & ACTION ITEMS 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA David DiTommaso, Laconia Fire Dept employee. He discussed the challenges they face as a first responder and the need for the department to have access to see a mental health professional to help them, there is something that they are doing now and he feels it is working. They have a Chaplin that comes to the fire department and meets with the employees, he said it has helped him through some events that has helped him personally and professionally. He’d like to see the city invest in the department’s mental health and to support paying Father John for his services. Charlie St. Claire thanked the city and all the City Departments for their great job for a successful motorcycle week. 10. INTERVIEWS 11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 12. COMMUNICATIONS 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.A. Public Hearing - Offer to purchase City-owned property located at Tax Map 442-15- 7.1 (the second and third floors of the parking garage located on Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the June 12 and June 17, 2025 editions of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Laconia Public Library and the offices of the SAU. Action on this item may be taken up under Unfinished Business. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM. John Moriarty speaking as a resident and property owner in downtown. He has had about 10 conversations, all he got was shoulder shrugs. So, he is not giving an opinion but supports the Council in making the best decision for the city residents and business owners. Richard Homsi of Summit Ave stated he heard about this about a year ago. He had the highest bid with an offer of $60,000.00 and he was not chosen. When the deal fell through with the other bidder he submitted an updated bid for council consideration and again was not chosen. He feels there is a need in the community for affordable housing not workforce housing. He thinks given the tune to city budget is 90 million. He has a number of questions about the Council’s decision. Mayor Hosmer stated this is not a time to have a conversation between the council, it is for the council to hear his comments. He doesn’t know if its in the best interest of the city residents to be giving away property when real estate is at its prime. He has confidence that there are builders that can get the job done to what he had envisioned. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 PM.  budget is 90 million. He has a number of questions about the Council’s decision. Mayor Hosmer stated this is not a time to have a conversation between the council, it is for the council to hear his comments. He doesn’t know if its in the best interest of the city residents to be giving away property when real estate is at its prime. He has confidence that there are builders that can get the job done to what he had envisioned. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 PM. 13.B. Public Hearing - Laconia State School property Memorandum of Understanding with Pillsbury Realty Development, LLC Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the June 12, 2025 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Laconia Public Library and the offices of the SAU. Action on this item may be taken up under Unfinished Business. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:39 PM. Kevin Smith, project manager for the Laconia Village Project, Michael Kettenbach, owner of the Pillsbury Group and their attorney Ari Pollack were present. They have had many meetings with the technical review committee, they will be going before the planning board next month, the attorney worked very closely with the City’s Attorney on the MOU. They are hear to answer questions if anyone has any. Patrick Wood, Ward 1 stated he read the MOU and thought it was a fantastic document. Mayor Hosmer asked with his experience on the Housing Authority if he has an opinion about the diversity of housing being presented. The housing authority is struggling to meet the needs with a very long wait list. He looks forward to seeing what is going to be built and he hopes Laconia Housing can work along with them to gain some more units. Brian Wolf, ward 1, presented his suggestions and comments on the current MOU. Beginning on page 2 Section A – Roads to protect the city’s residents would we consider putting this on the developer rather than the existing city residents to pay for improvements to city roads. The traffic study that is currently underway states there will be a significant increase in the number of cars on our city roads and he knows what the challenges are with the funding of our current city roads. Section B also on page 2 under Water he would like to see the city revise or eliminate the sufficient water capacity reference and he deferred to Councilor Soucy who sits on the water commission, he stated there is not clear capacity to support the development perhaps in terms of pumps and treatment plants, there is not sufficient staffing or equipment. He feels it is misrepresented in what the needs are at the water department. Section C sewer infrastructure, same thing as water he’d like to revise to protect the existing residents from future tax increases by making it incumbent by the developer to pay for additional sewer capacity. Sections 4, 5 & 6 Robbie Mills Field- these are references as in good faith effort with the developer to add water/sewer to the Robbie mills project, which sounds wonderful for our city. Why wouldn’t we ask the developer to make these investments in our city. Section 2.1 Performance zoning- missing from this section is “subject to the capacity of city services to support the proposed project” we don’t want to take on a development on in this size, unless we are certain and confident we have the capacity to support it. In Section 3- missing in the developers’ commitments is a fiscal Municipal impact analysis is not present in the MOU and what is missing is what will come out of that analysis is the city’s capacity to support the project. He’d like to know what the incremental tax cost with be to the existing residents. Mayor Hosmer asked Councilor Soucy about section 2 that Mr. Wolf had referenced with Water Capacity. Councilor Soucy clarified that meant water capacity means the water supply capacity. Getting it to the development and getting it up the hills is a different story. Manager Beattie stated the comment about the water the roadway infrastructure, there will be certain parts that are the responsibility of the developer, there also is a clause in there for sewer if there is a shortfall in funding and they put in 1 house in there and there is a shortfall in cost, the developer will have to pick up the cost it will not go on the ratepayers. Ari Pollack, attorney from Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell law firm representing the Pillsbury group for a number of years and has been working on this project for the past year, he stated the comments the city manager made are spot on, the MOU creates the framework to allow the parties to continue  shortfall in funding and they put in 1 house in there and there is a shortfall in cost, the developer will have to pick up the cost it will not go on the ratepayers. Ari Pollack, attorney from Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell law firm representing the Pillsbury group for a number of years and has been working on this project for the past year, he stated the comments the city manager made are spot on, the MOU creates the framework to allow the parties to continue to talk, discuss and negotiate between the developer and the city, without this document there is no framework for the conversations to occur. They go to the technical review committee with city staff, then they will go to the planning board where they will have their own expertise to apply to the project, then on to the master plan, then the site specific and site planning. There is a lot of work to be done. This will continue to give an umbrella or framework so they can continue to work with the city staff on various issues as they arise. The report that was mentioned was prepared by a consultant; it has been provided to the city and distributed to the Council. It shows show a very favorable increase in revenues to the city. And when the time comes and it isn’t now, for what the specific deals will be, who’s going to do what and if it is going to be privately or publicly owned when completed. He feels the results of the report are all very favorable. Councilor Soucy asked if the group will be coming back to the City Council to provide updates on what has been worked out or will they be just going off planning board approval. Mr. Pollack replied that he intends to return to the Council as the project evolves for items that require appropriations or an expenditure of city dollars. Councilor Soucy referred to the water/sewer needs of the project. Mr. Pollack stated that is not what they are talking about tonight and when that does happen the department of public works needs to be a part of that conversation to verify what they are proposing can be handled by the equipment and resources that the city currently has. Patrick Wood stated this process has just begun, there is so much information to be gathered. If this development creates an additional cost, there is a sharing between the developer and the city. The process if very intense. He feels this is a great start to the project. Melissa Kleig asked about where the water source is located for the city. Councilor Soucy stated the City’s drinking water comes out of Paugus bay and is encompassed by Laconia land. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 PM. 13.C. Public Hearing - Resolution 2025-24 - Relative to authorizing the use of Downtown TIF funds in an amount not to exceed $27,645 for improvements in the downtown area Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the June 12, 2025 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Laconia Public Library and the offices of the SAU. Action on this item may be taken up under Unfinished Business. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM. No one from the public wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM. 13.D. Public Hearing - Resolution 2025-23 - Request to authorize withdrawal in the amount of $71,000 from the Winter Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund to accommodate unbudgeted expenses incurred in responding to winter storms Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the June 12, 2025 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Laconia Public Library and the offices of the SAU. Action on this item may be taken up under Unfinished Business. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM.  offices of the SAU. Action on this item may be taken up under Unfinished Business. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM. No one from the public wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM. 13.E. Public Hearing - Resolution 2025-22 - Relative to carrying forward certain appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025 into Fiscal Year 2026 to allow for completion of continuing projects and priorities Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the June 12, 2025 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Laconia Public Library and the offices of the SAU. Action on this item may be taken up under Unfinished Business. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM. No one from the public wished to speak. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM. 13.F. Public Hearing - Resolution 2025-21 relative to making itemized appropriations for City funds for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and terminating June 30, 2026 Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the June 12, 2025 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun, and posted at Laconia City Hall, Laconia Community Center, Laconia Public Library and the offices of the SAU. There will be no Council action on this matter at this evening’s meeting. Mayor Hosmer opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM. Manager Beattie passed out an addendum to the City Budget, the bottom line has stayed the same but he did move some money around. There were 2-half-year positions originally, the crime analyst has been removed and there is no funding for the fire department Chaplin. Mayor Hosmer asked how much would be added into the budget if they funded the Crime analyst and the Project Manager for a full year plus the Chaplin. Manager Beattie stated an estimate would be $297,000.00. Councilor Soucy stated that the crime analyst was only going to be half a year because the equipment hadn’t been ordered and installed and that would take some time. Manager Beattie also stated that a job description, advertising and the hiring process will take some time to create, and the planning department wouldn’t be ready to fill that position until wintertime. Mayor Hosmer asked how much it would be to fund the 2 half year positions and the Chaplin. Manager Beattie stated it would add another $108,000.00. Councilor Cheney stated he fully supported the crime analyst, and the fire department Chaplin. Councilor Felch stated he fully supports the Chaplin as well. Councilor Haynes stated he fully supports the Chaplin as well. Councilor Soucy asked if we will see the same request from the police department in the future. Councilor Felch stated that if they have Father Marc at the Police department, he did not see a  Councilor Felch stated he fully supports the Chaplin as well. Councilor Haynes stated he fully supports the Chaplin as well. Councilor Soucy asked if we will see the same request from the police department in the future. Councilor Felch stated that if they have Father Marc at the Police department, he did not see a request like that coming. But it could change in the future. Manager Beattie is going to ask Chief Canfield and Chief Joubert attend the next meeting because if there is going to be any substantial added to their budget he wants them here to discuss it with the Council. Mayor Hosmer closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 PM. 14. PRESENTATIONS 15. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hosmer commented about the success of the motorcycle week event, echoing what Charlie had stated. The 15 th year of Laconia Got Lunch kicked off today. He was there with Councilor Felch. There are over 500 children signed up in the city. It is a very successful program and was the first in the state. 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Felch echo’ d both the mayor’s comments and Charlie’s comments. He thanks everyone who was involved and all the work to the MCWK board who works on this event all year round and makes it such a huge success. Thank you, Charlie and Jennifer! He’d also like to extend an invite to his fellow city councilors and all city staff to come to the church on Sundays at 10AM they are separating the food, and on Monday mornings at 8AM they are bagging up the food. Councilors Cheney thanked our public safety employees who work unbelievable amounts of hours and we are incredibly lucky to have them apart of our city. Councilor Haynes thanked all the people who worked on the Robert Hamel Community Service award committee, they presented their awards during the motorcycle week press conference. 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS 17.A. FINANCE (Soucy, Cheney and Hoffman) 17.A.i. WOW Trail Funding 17.A.ii. Downtown TIF Financing 17.B. PUBLIC SAFETY (Cheney (Chair), Soucy and Felch) 17.C. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ORDINANCES (Haynes, Felch, Cheney) 17.C.i. Regulation of Short Term Residential Rental Businesses 17.C.ii. Proposed Historic Overlay District 17.C.iii. Performance Zoning 17.C.iv. Time frame for demolition permits 17.D. LAND & BUILDINGS (Bogert, Haynes, Felch) 17.D.i. Downtown parking garage  17.C.iv. Time frame for demolition permits 17.D. LAND & BUILDINGS (Bogert, Haynes, Felch) 17.D.i. Downtown parking garage 17.D.ii. Repair & maintenance of City buildings 17.D.iii. Plan for the DPW Compound 17.E. PUBLIC WORKS (Haynes (Chair), Hoffman, Soucy) 17.E.i. Retaining Wall Policy 17.E.ii. Discussion for converting from a manual to an automated solid waste curbside collection service 17.F. APPOINTMENTS (Councilors Soucy (Chair), Cheney and Haynes) 18. LIAISON REPORTS 19. CITIZENS REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS Charlie St. Claire spoke on the noise ordinance, he listened to the last council meeting, and he wanted to let the council know that the council cannot rely strictly on inspections because that is just a snapshot in time. He’d like to see this have some teeth that will really allow the officers to have something to work with. He wanted the council to know they are not alone in how they feel about the excessive noise. Councilor Cheney stated he knew we couldn’t rely strictly on the state inspection and that this will be an enforcement issue to work with the police department on. 20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 20.A. Project Updates Report Manager Beattie presented the Project Updates Report to the City Council. Councilor Haynes asked if the Weirs Bridge was safe, Manager Beattie confirmed the State said yes, and the project is going to start in 2026. 20.B. Monthly Economic Development Report Manager Beattie presented the Monthly Economic Development Report to the City Council. 21. NEW BUSINESS 21.A. Community Development Block Grant - Request to schedule seven Public Hearings This request is for the Laconia City Council to hold seven consecutive Public Hearings on Monday, July 14, 2025, during the regular City Council meeting which begins at 7:00pm at City Hall, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia New Hampshire 03246. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for Economic Development Projects, up $500,000 for Housing Projects, up to $500,000 for Public Facility Projects, up to $350,000 in Emergency Funds, up to $25,000 per Planning Study grant. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low- and moderate-income persons. The Public Hearings will receive comments on the following: 1. A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 in  Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for Economic Development Projects, up $500,000 for Housing Projects, up to $500,000 for Public Facility Projects, up to $350,000 in Emergency Funds, up to $25,000 per Planning Study grant. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low- and moderate-income persons. The Public Hearings will receive comments on the following: 1. A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 in CDBG Public Facility Funds. Of the grant funds, up to $35,000 will be retained by the City for administrative/labor compliance costs associated with the project, up to $465,000 of the funds will be subgranted to Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack (CAPBM). CAPBM proposes to make improvements to the Laconia Senior Center, 184 Beacon W St, Laconia, including a commercial kitchen that would allow for on-site preparation of meals for daily onsite congregate meals and to allow for a significant expansion of the Meals-on-Wheels program as it will allow for preparation and distribution locally rather than transporting from Concord. 2. The Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the Merrimack-Belknap Community Action Laconia Senior Center Renovation Project. 3. Presentation of the summary of information from the recently completed Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack (CAPBM) CDBG Planning Study Grant that financed the predevelopment costs of the Senior Center improvements project including pre-construction planning, preliminary architectural design ad cost estimates. 4. The Updated Housing and Community Development Plan. 5. Progress of CDBG funded improvements to the playground at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Central NH’s Lakes Region Early Learning Center, 22 Strafford St. 6. Progress of the Partnership for Public Health’s improvement project at 11 Academy Square. Improvements to include ADA accessibility requirements, energy, safety, security and privacy items. 7. Progress of the Lakes Region Community Developer’s CDBG Improvements project for the Millview Apartments located at 115-117 Union Ave, 20&28 Locust St and 5 Jameson St. Improvements include new roofing, siding and possible boilers. Councilor Cheney made a motion move to schedule the seven Public Hearings noted above on July 14, 2025, during the regular City Council meeting, as presented. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 21.B. Laconia Airport Authority - Lease Termination Agreement and Notice of Lease The hangar at 28 Airport Road is changing ownership. We have a new lease agreement in place with the new owner, York Wind, LLC. We are seeking authorization from the City Council for the Mayor, Andrew Hosmer, or City Manager, Kirk Beattie, to sign a Lease Termination Agreement with Narotam S. Grewal Trust, and a Notice of Lease with York Wind, LLC., on behalf of the City of Laconia. At its meeting on June 19, 2025, the Laconia Airport Authority authorized Chairman Andrew Hosmer or Vice Chairman Dale Chan Eddy to sign the Lease Termination Agreement with Narotam S. Grewal Trust, and the Notice of Lease with York Wind, LLC. The Laconia Airport Authority is seeking authorization from the Laconia City Council for Mayor Andrew Hosmer or City Manager Kirk Beattie to sign the Lease Termination Agreement with Narotam S. Grewal Trust, and the Notice of Lease with York Wind, LLC., on behalf of the City of Laconia.  Grewal Trust, and the Notice of Lease with York Wind, LLC. The Laconia Airport Authority is seeking authorization from the Laconia City Council for Mayor Andrew Hosmer or City Manager Kirk Beattie to sign the Lease Termination Agreement with Narotam S. Grewal Trust, and the Notice of Lease with York Wind, LLC., on behalf of the City of Laconia. Councilor Felch made a motion to authorize Mayor Andrew Hosmer or City Manager Kirk Beattie to sign the Lease Termination Agreement with Narotam S. Grewal Trust, and the Notice of Lease with York Wind, LLC., on behalf of the City of Laconia. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 21.C. Acceptance of an easement from NHDOT for Paugus Park Road Paugus Park Road was a private road that the City accepted as a public highway in the 1980s. Part of the road and all of the drainage system between the NHDOT railroad rails and the road is in the railroad’s right of way. Public Works has been working with NHDOT’s Bureau of Rail and Transit to obtain an easement so that the City can maintain the road and the drainage system that is in the railroad right of way. The Joint Legislature Subcommittee approved the easement request and NHDOT has finalized the easement. The easement has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office and Primex, and they do not have any issues with the easement’s terms. After the City Council approves the easement, the document will go to the Governor and Executive Council for final approval. Public Works recommends that the City Council approve the easement and authorize the City Manager to sign the easement. Fiscal Impact: Once the easement is approved the City will pay the remaining $600 of the $1,100 administrative fee. The future costs associated with the easement are all associated with the cost to maintain, repair and improve the road and its drainage system. Councilor Felch made a motion that the City Council accepts the easement from NHDOT and authorizes the City Manager to sign the easement. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 21.D. Appointment of the City Manager to the School Care Membership Council On July 1, 2025, the City of Laconia’s health benefit plan manager will change from New Hampshire Interlocal Trust to School Care. As a member of School Care, the City of Laconia must select two representatives for their Membership Council. One member will represent the Employer, and one will 21.D. Appointment of the City Manager to the School Care Membership Council On July 1, 2025, the City of Laconia’s health benefit plan manager will change from New Hampshire Interlocal Trust to School Care. As a member of School Care, the City of Laconia must select two representatives for their Membership Council. One member will represent the Employer, and one will represent the Employees. City Manager Kirk Beattie is requesting the City Council appoint the City Manager or his/her designee, to be the Employer Representative to the School Care Membership Council. The Employee Representative will be chosen by the employees. Councilor Soucy made a motion to appoint the City Manager, or his/her designee, to the School Care Membership Council. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 21.E. Request to sign the unlicensed dog warrant for 2025 Per RSA 466:14 the town or city clerk shall annually present to the local governing body a list of those owners of dogs that have failed to license or not renewed their dog licenses pursuant to RSA 466:1. The local governing body shall, within 20 days from June 20, issue a warrant to a local official authorized to issue a civil forfeiture for each unlicensed dog. The warrant may also authorize a local law enforcement officer to seize any unlicensed dog. The civil forfeiture may be sent by certified mail, or delivered in hand, or left at the abode of the dog owner. The list of unlicensed dogs must be distributed to the City Council for approval within 20 days from June 20 to permit the issuance of Civil Forfeiture penalties allowed by RSA 466:13. Due to privacy laws, the list is sealed for non-public and is not included with the staff report and it will be present at the Council meeting. City Clerk Gargano worked with Representative St. Clair to get a change to the cost of service language in RSA 446:14, it turned into HB86 which was signed by Governor Ayotte and is effective on July 7, 2025. This language change will allow the city to recoup more of the costs related to sending civil forfeitures by certified mail since we are without an animal control officer. Fiscal Impact: 466:14 Warrants; Proceedings. – The cost of service shall not exceed the United States postal service rate of certified mail with return receipt at the time of mailing. The same cost of service for the United States postal service rate of certified mail with return receipt shall apply for delivery of such notice in-hand or left at the abode of the dog owner [$7 and]. The cost of service, in any case, may be recovered by the city or town in addition to the amount of the civil forfeiture. If the unlicensed dog is seized, it shall be held in a town or city holding facility for a period of 7 days, after which time full title to the dog shall pass to the facility, unless the owner of the dog has, before the expiration of the period, caused the dog to be licensed. The owner shall pay the facility a necessary and reasonable sum per day, as agreed upon by the governing body of the town or city and the facility, for each day the dog has been kept and maintained by the facility, plus any necessary veterinary fees incurred by the facility for the benefit of the dog. Before a local law enforcement officer seizes any unlicensed dog, a written warning shall be given to the dog owner. Effective July 7, 2025. Councilor Haynes made a motion to issue the warrant as presented for the 2025 Unlicensed Dogs. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote:  Councilor Haynes made a motion to issue the warrant as presented for the 2025 Unlicensed Dogs. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 21.F. Consideration of parking restrictions on Simpson Avenue Councilor Cheney has received complaints of visitors to the Weirs parking vehicles on the side streets within the Methodist Campground area of the Weirs to avoid the parking meters. Councilor Cheney has requested the Laconia City Council’s Public Works Subcommittee meet to review the current parking restrictions within this area and make a recommendation to the full Council. Simpson Avenue is currently the only public street in the immediate area without parking restrictions. Fiscal Impact: Cost of signs. Proposed motion: None. The matter was sent to the Government Ordinance and Operations Subcommittee. 21.G. Resolution 2025-25 - Relative to proposed amendments to Sections 2:02, 2:03, 2:06 and 3:05 of the Laconia City Charter, to be included on the ballot for the November 2025 Municipal Election The City Clerk is proposing several potential Laconia City Charter changes to be included on the ballot for the November 2025 Municipal Election. Below is a summary of the proposed changes; detailed information is included in the information attached to the agenda: ? Amend Section 2:02 correcting the Supervisor of the Checklist session meeting time ? Repeal Section 2:03 in the City Charter as it is redundant to Section 2:02 ? Amend Section 2:06 removing the requirement to hold a Municipal Primary Election ? Amend Section 2:06 changing the date for the filing period for Municipal Elections ? Amend Section 3:05 changing the City Council meeting start time The proposed changes were reviewed by the City’s legal counsel. Estimated savings of $5,000 would be realized if the Municipal Primary Election was eliminated. These savings would include the cost of programming ballot counting devices, printing of ballots, programming of accessible voting tablets, personnel, postage for absentee ballots and food for election workers. Discussion: Manager Beattie and City Clerk Gargano went over the proposed questions and the reasoning behind the requests. Councilor Haynes asked if these questions would be on the regular ballot with the candidates at the November election, Clerk Gargano confirmed they would be on the same ballot. Councilor Felch asked if the items would be individual questions on the ballot, Clerk Gargano confirmed they would be separate amendment questions on the ballot. Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Resolution 2025-25 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS  Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Resolution 2025-25 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Soucy move to schedule a first reading of Resolution 2025-25 relative to proposed amendments to the Laconia City Charter to amend Sections 2:02, 2:03, 2:06 and 3:05, as presented. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch move to schedule a public hearing on July 14, 2025 during the regular City Council meeting to gather public input prior to any action being taken. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22.A. Offer to purchase City-owned property located at Tax Map 442-15-7.1 (the second and third floors of the parking garage located on Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH) In December 2023, City owned property located at Tax Map 442-15-7.1, described as the second and third floors of the downtown parking garage, and any component of the first floor of the parking garage as deemed necessary by legal advice in order to convey the property, was declared surplus by the Laconia City Council. A subsequent Purchase and Sales (P&S) agreement with a private entity was reached, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the P&S was removed from consideration by the buyer. The City Manager received a written offer from a private party, under Chapter 183-8 of the Laconia City Code. A copy of the offer dated March 2025 is attached to the agenda. The City Manager and the City’s legal counsel have been drafting a P&S for this property and it has been provided to the City Council. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to schedule a Public Hearing on this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Fiscal Impact: There will be a decrease in the annual cost for the City to maintain the property. Councilor Felch made a motion to authorize City Manager Kirk Beattie to sign all documents relating to the sale of the City-owned property located at Tax Map 442-15-7.1 (the second and third floors of  this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Fiscal Impact: There will be a decrease in the annual cost for the City to maintain the property. Councilor Felch made a motion to authorize City Manager Kirk Beattie to sign all documents relating to the sale of the City-owned property located at Tax Map 442-15-7.1 (the second and third floors of the parking garage located on Beacon St. East, Laconia, NH) as proposed. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 22.B. Laconia State School Property Memorandum of Understanding with Pillsbury Realty Development, LLC On September 25, 2024, Pillsbury Realty LLC, entered into a Purchase and Sales (P&S) agreement with the State of NH to purchase the Lakes Region Facility (Laconia State School). Per the State P&S, and as part of the developer’s due diligence, Pillsbury Realty LLC has entered into discussions with the City of Laconia to pursue land use approvals for a mixed-use development. The developer and the City desire to outline their respective understandings of the land use approval process to be followed for review of matters relating to the project, and to proceed in a manner that enables the developer to fulfill its obligations to the State of New Hampshire under the State P&S, and otherwise to close on its purchase of the property in a timely manner. The MOU presented to the City Council does not remove authority from any statutorily authorized board. The MOU has been reviewed and amended as appropriate by legal counsel. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to schedule a Public Hearing on this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Councilor Felch made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laconia and Pillsbury Realty Development as presented, and to authorize the City Manager to sign all documents related to this matter. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 22.C. Resolution 2025-24 - Relative to authorizing the use of Downtown TIF funds in an amount not to exceed $27,645 for improvements in the downtown area At their May 28, 2025 meeting, the Downtown TIF Advisory Board recommended several improvements for the downtown area to support Laconia Pumpkin Festival. These improvements include updated rope lights for the light poles Downtown, installation of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets on several light poles Downtown, installation of a control panel for the Canal Street lights, installation of colorchanging LED lights on Canal Street, and additional landscaping. While these improvements will have an immediate impact on the Laconia Pumpkin Festival, most can be repurposed to support future events and holiday seasons. A detailed estimated cost breakdown has been provided with this request. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to schedule a Public Hearing on  include updated rope lights for the light poles Downtown, installation of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets on several light poles Downtown, installation of a control panel for the Canal Street lights, installation of colorchanging LED lights on Canal Street, and additional landscaping. While these improvements will have an immediate impact on the Laconia Pumpkin Festival, most can be repurposed to support future events and holiday seasons. A detailed estimated cost breakdown has been provided with this request. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to schedule a Public Hearing on this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Fiscal Impact: The cost estimate for the proposed improvements is $27,645. The funds will be drawn from the Downtown TIF fund balance. The current balance in the Downtown TIF fund is $745,929.96. Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Resolution 2025-24 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to move a second reading of Resolution 2025-24, relative to authorizing the use of Downtown TIF Funds in an amount not to exceed $27,645 for improvements in the downtown area. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-24 relative to authorizing the use of Downtown TIF Funds in an amount not to exceed $27,645 for improvements in the downtown area, as presented. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 22.D. Resolution 2025-23 - Request to authorize withdrawal of $71,000 from the Winter Maintenance Reserve Account to offset expenses incurred in responding to winter storms in the 2024-25 winter season The City maintains a reserve fund to help accommodate fluctuations in winter maintenance expenses. Funds are added as budgets and mild winters allow, to be used during years with harsh winters. In FY25, expenses incurred in response to the winter snow and ice storms totaled four hundred ninety-two thousand sixty-one dollars and thirty-six cents, ($492,061.36), seventy-one thousand two hundred one dollars and thirty-six cents ($71,201.36) over the budgeted amount of four hundred twenty thousand eight hundred sixty dollars ($420,860.00). Accommodating this overage puts a severe strain on the Public Works Department budget. It is requested that seventy-one thousand  In FY25, expenses incurred in response to the winter snow and ice storms totaled four hundred ninety-two thousand sixty-one dollars and thirty-six cents, ($492,061.36), seventy-one thousand two hundred one dollars and thirty-six cents ($71,201.36) over the budgeted amount of four hundred twenty thousand eight hundred sixty dollars ($420,860.00). Accommodating this overage puts a severe strain on the Public Works Department budget. It is requested that seventy-one thousand dollars ($71,000) in reserve funds be used to accommodate the overage. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to schedule a Public Hearing on this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Fiscal Impact: Approval of this proposal will reduce the balance in the Winter Maintenance reserve by seventy-one thousand dollars ($71,000), leaving a balance of approximately one hundred fourteen thousand nine hundred fifty-eight dollars ($114,958.00) Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Resolution 2025-23 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Soucy made a motion to move a second reading of Resolution 2025-23 – Request to authorize withdrawal from the Winter Maintenance Reserve Account in the amount of $71,000 to offset expenses incurred in the 2024-25 winter season. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-23 - Request to authorize withdrawal from the Winter Maintenance Reserve Account in the amount of $71,000 to offset expenses incurred in the 2024-25 winter season. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 22.E. Resolution 2025-22 relative to carrying forward certain appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025 into Fiscal Year 2026 to allow for completion of continuing projects and priorities At the end of each fiscal year there are monies that have been appropriated for special purposes that have not been spent. Reasons for this vary, but include: · Timing – contracts for many projects, especially those related to roads, drainage, sewer improvements, etc. cannot be finalized until after the budget is approved. This can push start dates into the following spring, which means that projects often cannot be completed until after June 30th, At the end of each fiscal year there are monies that have been appropriated for special purposes that have not been spent. Reasons for this vary, but include: · Timing – contracts for many projects, especially those related to roads, drainage, sewer improvements, etc. cannot be finalized until after the budget is approved. This can push start dates into the following spring, which means that projects often cannot be completed until after June 30th, · Coordination with third parties – completion of many projects can be delayed due to outside influences, such as supply chain issues, or coordination with third parties such as grantors, contractors, and engineers. Carrying forward authorization to spend appropriated funds from one year to the next allows for completion of these projects. In FY25 staff is requesting a total of 22 carryforwards. General Fund: 16 carry forwards, total not to exceed $1,279.950. Sanitary Sewer Fund: 3 carry forwards, total not to exceed $ 479,900. Internal Service Fund: 3 carry forwards, total not to exceed $ 127,400. All amounts are listed as not to exceed totals. Actual carry forwards will not exceed the amount available in each account at the close of FY25. Council’s approval of this request allows the money required to complete or continue these projects to be carried forward and spent in Fiscal Year 26. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to schedule a Public Hearing on this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Fiscal Impact: As these funds have been previously appropriated, there is no fiscal impact. Discussion: Manager Beattie stated he needed to make an amendment to add to the General Fund carry forwards of $10,000.00 from the police department salary line into the manager’s contingency line to cover a cops grant. This item may not be used but needs to be carried over just in case. Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of this Resolution in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Soucy. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to move a second reading of Resolution 2025-22 relative to carrying forward certain appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025 into Fiscal Year 2026 to allow for completion of continuing projects and priorities. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-22 relative to carrying forward certain appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025 into Fiscal Year 2026 to allow for completion of continuing  Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-22 relative to carrying forward certain appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025 into Fiscal Year 2026 to allow for completion of continuing projects and priorities, as amended. Seconded by Councilor Cheney. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 22.F. Ordinance 2025-235-13, 42 - Amending Chapter 235, Zoning, relative to Article II Definitions and Word Usage, §235-13 Definitions; Article VII Supplementary Provisions, §235-42 Non Residential Uses; and Attachment 2 Table of Permitted Uses This proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will add provisions to Article II, Article VII, and Attachment 2 related to the regulation of games of chance and casino use in the City. These provisions include definitions, performance standards, and adding the use to the Table of Permitted Uses. Specifically, “casino” and “games of chance” will be added as definitions to the Zoning Ordinance to ensure they comply with State statutes and regulations. Performance standards which prevent the location of casinos next to places of worship, schools, daycare facilities, and healthcare facilities, the amount of parking required, and restricting the use to major resort corridors within the City will be added as well. The Table of Permitted Uses will be updated accordingly to ensure that casinos are permitted solely in the Commercial Resort District and must receive a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Board prior to operating. Establishments currently offering Lottery, Keno, and Bingo will not be impacted by this amendment and will continue to operate business as usual. In accordance with Article XIV of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Board must review, approve, and hold a public hearing on all Zoning Ordinance amendments. It was unanimously approved by the Planning Board following a public hearing at their January 7, 2025 meeting and referred to the City Council for their review and approval. At the City Council meeting of May 27, 2025 a motion was approved to table this agenda item so the City Manager could contact legal counsel. Councilor Felch made a motion to take this agenda item off the table. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Discussion: Manager Beattie stated what they are looking to do is to hold a public hearing so we can hear from the people and when it goes to planning board, Councilor Soucy asked if a request came through will it come back to the City Council. Manager Beattie stated it would not come back to the council. Councilor Cheney asked if someone wanted to do it in a different area of the city and seek a variance from the zoning board of adjustment, the city council would also have no say in that decision as well. Director Mora stated the final approval is done by the Zoning Board and the Planning Board as defined in the law. Councilor Soucy does not agree because they are not elected officials. The City Council is elected by the people. Councilor Felch stated the planning board is appointed by the City Council.  can hear from the people and when it goes to planning board, Councilor Soucy asked if a request came through will it come back to the City Council. Manager Beattie stated it would not come back to the council. Councilor Cheney asked if someone wanted to do it in a different area of the city and seek a variance from the zoning board of adjustment, the city council would also have no say in that decision as well. Director Mora stated the final approval is done by the Zoning Board and the Planning Board as defined in the law. Councilor Soucy does not agree because they are not elected officials. The City Council is elected by the people. Councilor Felch stated the planning board is appointed by the City Council. Motion to table by Councilor Soucy seconded by Councilor Cheney, the motion is nondebatable. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: No The motion passed with 4 in favor. 4-1 22.G. Ordinance 2025-167-2, 167-3 - Amending Chapter 167, Noise, Section 167-2, Certain Noise Restricted and Section 167-3, Sound Equipment As requested by Councilor Haynes, the Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee met on January 30, 2025 to review the City’s Noise Ordinance following a concern voiced by a constituent. During that meeting, the Subcommittee determined it was in the best interest of the City’s residents and business owners to amend the City’s Noise Ordinance. The proposed amendment better defines when the operation of certain high-noise devices is permitted in residential districts as well as some minor housekeeping corrections. A motion was approved at that meeting to send the amended language to the full City Council. The City Council conducted their first reading of the proposed amended language at their prior meeting on May 27, 2025, and voted to schedule a Public Hearing on the matter; that Public Hearing was held at the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting a motion was approved to table this agenda item. Councilor Felch made a motion to take this agenda item off the table. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Discussion: Manager Beattie went over the changes that were made since the last meeting. Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Ordinance 2025-167-2, 167-3 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Felch. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to move a second reading of Ordinance 2025-167-2, 167-3 amending Chapter 167, Noise, Section 167-2, Certain Noise Restricted, and Section 167-3, Sound Equipment. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None.  The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to move a second reading of Ordinance 2025-167-2, 167-3 amending Chapter 167, Noise, Section 167-2, Certain Noise Restricted, and Section 167-3, Sound Equipment. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: None. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-167-2, 167-3 amending Chapter 167, Noise, Section 167-2, Certain Noise Restricted, and Section 167-3, Sound Equipment, as presented. Seconded by Councilor Haynes. Discussion: Councilor Cheney asked if there was an amendment needed, Manager Beattie confirmed the changes that were requested at the last meeting have been included in the staff report tonight. By Roll Call Vote: Councilor Cheney: Yes Councilor Soucy: Yes Councilor Hoffman: ABS Councilor Haynes: Yes Councilor Bogert: Yes Councilor Felch: Yes The motion passed with all in favor. 5-0 22.H. General Budget Discussion This agenda item will give continued opportunity, outside of the already completed public hearing, for the Council to discuss the proposed FY 26 budget. Council comments ensued during the public hearing. 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 Mayor Hosmer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM. 24. Any other business that may come before the Council 25. NON-PUBLIC SESSION (According to RSA 91-A:3, II) 26. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hosmer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, Katie Gargano, City Clerk