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Minutes were approved by the City Council on September 8, 2025. CITY OF LACONIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall - Armand A. Bolduc City Council Chamber 7:00 P.M. 8/25/2025 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hosmer called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 city councilors: Councilor Cheney, Councilor Soucy, Councilor Hoffman, Councilor Haynes, Councilor Bogert, and Councilor Felch. Mayor Hosmer confirmed that all six councilors were in attendance, and a quorum was established. 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kirk Beattie, City Manager; Glenn Smith, Finance Director 6. COUNCIL PROCLAMATION Mayor Hosmer took agenda item 9. and 15. out of order then did 6A. before we recessed and he left the meeting. 6.A. Mayoral Proclamations Bill and Paula Gile for their founding of the Laconia “Got Lunch Program”. Bank of NH for their dedication and investment to the City of Laconia and their recent generosity, of a new flagpole located at Veterans Square in front of their new building. Citizen of the year award presented to Charlie St. Clair Mayor Pro Tem Mark Haynes read a proclamation and presented a gift to outgoing Mayor Andrew J. Hosmer. Recess 7:42 PM Mayor Hosmer left the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Haynes facilitated the remainder of the meeting at 7:51 PM. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.A. Regular City Council meeting minutes of August 11, 2025 Minutes of the Laconia City Council meeting of August 11, 2025 were distributed to members of the 7. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.A. Regular City Council meeting minutes of August 11, 2025 Minutes of the Laconia City Council meeting of August 11, 2025 were distributed to members of the City Council on August 21, 2025. With no corrections or changes submitted to the Clerk, the minutes were accepted as distributed. 8. CONSENT & ACTION ITEMS 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Patrick Wood, Human Relations Committee stated that the minutes are all up to date and are now published on the City’s website. There was a question about the multicultural day. It is not part of the human relations committee, but it is a separate 501-C3 that the committee assists. He is also starting a know your government program through the county. The county commissioners are on board with that as well and they are looking to add in the schools. The human relations committee was originally established by Mayor Engler, and it is appointed by the Mayor. He would like to see it become a permanent committee that is appointed by the city council. The committee has had great support over the years by our prior mayors and especially supported by Mayor Hosmer for him, addressing issues that have occurred in the city during his tenure as mayor. Joseph Haas, Gilmanton is interested in buying land in Laconia, specifically on class VI roads. He spoke about the Conval Court Case that states we should not be collecting state education tax, he would like to see a directive to the city assessor about leaving the education tax rate off the tax bills. Charlie St. Clair Board of directors of the motorcycle week association, he thanked the Mayor for his support of the event over the years. 10. INTERVIEWS 11. NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS 12. COMMUNICATIONS 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.A. Public Hearing - Resolution 2025-27 - Request to authorize the City Manager to accept and expend a New Hampshire Department of Safety Grant in the amount of $40,000 Notice of this Public Hearing was made available in the August 13, 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. Opened the Public Hearing at 7:52 PM No one from the public wished to speak. Closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 PM 14. PRESENTATIONS 14.A. Introduction to the Master Plan project - Rob Mora, Planning and Zoning Director Director Mora went over the current state of when the last master plan was done, and the future plan for the new plan and the timeline for the project with the council. 14. PRESENTATIONS 14.A. Introduction to the Master Plan project - Rob Mora, Planning and Zoning Director Director Mora went over the current state of when the last master plan was done, and the future plan for the new plan and the timeline for the project with the council. Councilor Bogert asked about the traffic study, he wants to know if will include how elm street will be impacted. Councilor Hoffman asked how many people are on the committee? Director Mora confirmed there are 7. Councilor Cheney wants to make sure the state school property is part of this. Councilor Soucy wants to know about future school needs and evaluate the services. Director Mora stated that it is not included in the current proposal but he will reach out to the company to see if they can add that in separately. 15. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hosmer gave his final remarks as Laconia’s Mayor. After the recess: Mayor Protem Haynes thanked the City Departments for the Employee summer bbq, he thanks all the departments for the set-up, clean up and facilitation of the event. 16. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Felch asked the council to join him in remembering Warren Bailey, he was a good friend of his, they worked very closely together with the Children’s Auction and he will be missed. Councilor Cheney stated he received an email from someone who expressed significant problems with Concord Hospital- Laconia. She was transferred from several hospitals and she landed at Laconia, there were staffing issues and she suffered while she was in their care. Councilor Cheney would like to hear from the President of the hospital and what there staffing issues are and what there plan is to correct it. Councilor Soucy asked Manager Beattie about an attorney the city was going to be meeting with who was looking into the status of the hospital and working with the Attorney General’s Office about the issues. Manager Beattie stated that he is working on it and he will ask him for an update to report back to the City Council with. Councilor Hoffman spoke about the revitalization of downtown and he wanted to put some numbers to the downtown revitalization, before the colonial opened the downtown TIF district was valued at $108 million, it is now valued at $140 million, that is an increase of 37%. The downtown generates $1.6 million in revenue to the city. He thinks that is an incredible success and a lot of credit goes to the soon to be prior Mayor Hosmer and the previous Mayor. The Colonial Theater is a very important asset to the downtown. Mayor Pro Tem Haynes agreed, the colonial has brought more than just money downtown. Councilor Bogert talked about the music on Canal St has been very enjoyable for the age group. It brought a wide range of attendees. He also learned about the speakeasy in the candy shop. It was a 30’s style set up and he found it quite enjoyable. The state of NH has passed a law that allows for a social district that would allow drinking of alcoholic beverages in a designated zone that were purchased from a licensed establishment within the district. It does need to go on the municipal ballot and he feels there is enough time to do that. Councilor Cheney stated the Laconia police commission and the Laconia police chief deserve some recognition for the amount of effort put in to the downtown area he has heard from the number of businesses and he knows there is still room for improvement. Councilor Haynes agrees it is noticeable.  Councilor Cheney stated the Laconia police commission and the Laconia police chief deserve some recognition for the amount of effort put in to the downtown area he has heard from the number of businesses and he knows there is still room for improvement. Councilor Haynes agrees it is noticeable. 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) Chairman Haynes noted they met over two meetings regarding the commercial use of docks, every time they thought they had a solution, another problem arose. The committee decided to leave the ordinance as-is. 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.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 Councilor Soucy- Pumpkin Fest had a meeting today, they have over 150 vendors, 5 bands, main stage is going to be at the Bank of NH in the parking lot, there will also be a car show, they are receiving financial sponsorships from businesses. He agrees with Councilor Bogert, he would love to see it expand to a multi- day event. Councilor Haynes would like to see it be known in the main entrance to downtown. Councilor Haynes noted that the Heritage commission met and had no options but to allow the demolition of the Harris family furniture building and the Prescott hill property. Councilor Soucy stated he read in the daily sun that there will be some pieces of the house that will be saved.  Councilor Haynes noted that the Heritage commission met and had no options but to allow the demolition of the Harris family furniture building and the Prescott hill property. Councilor Soucy stated he read in the daily sun that there will be some pieces of the house that will be saved. Councilor Bogert wondered if the discussion of the commercial use of the docks can remain open. He feels if we close the door, we will lose business because these businesses are moving people back and forth as a taxi service. Councilor Cheney commented that he initially suggested that they give them space. He spoke to someone at the Mount Washington and they stated that you can count on one hand how many people who get off the mount and spend any money in the weirs, they just get in their car and leave. The subcommittee suggested a $1,000 annual permit and the charter boats immediately fired back against it. He checked out their advertisements and they charge $400-900 per ride, he didn’t think the permit price was unreasonable. Councilor Bogert stated maybe the business owners of the charter boats will change there mind and see that the permit fee was not much of an ask. He’d like to see the topic stay open for discussion. Councilor Felch stated most of these charter companies are businesses that do not live or pay taxes in Laconia, they pick up and drop off. Manager Beattie stated that he has spoken to many of the business owners and they have also been told that the topic can be brought back up, as they regroup and come up with new ideas. 19. CITIZENS REQUESTS TO COMMENT ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS Charlie St. Clair brought up the chickens that are on the agenda tonight. The planning board did work on it. He knows there are a lot of people that would like to see a couple of chickens. 20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 20.A. Project Updates Report Manager Beattie presented the Laconia Updates Report to the City Council. Councilor Soucy stated he would like to see the traffic study for the state school project come to the full council. Manager Beattie reminded the Council that September 4 th at 6pm will be the special meeting for the interviews for a new mayor. 20.B. Monthly Economic Development Report Manager Beattie presented the Monthly Economic Development Report to the City Council. 21. NEW BUSINESS 21.A. Resolution 2025-28 - A Resolution to adopt and set the amount of the property tax credit for disabled veterans for service-connected total disability Currently, the City of Laconia has previously voted the following tax credits: RSA 72:28 and RSA 72:28-b in the amounts of: $700, April 1, 2026; $750, April 1, 2027, and RSA 72:35 in the amount of: $3,000  $700, April 1, 2026; $750, April 1, 2027, and RSA 72:35 in the amount of: $3,000 If eligible, the applicant can receive both credits. As of April 1, 2026, HB99 will not allow an applicant to receive both credits (no stacking). To not disrupt and decrease the amount a veteran who qualifies to receive both credits, it is recommended that the credit under RSA 72:35-1-a be increased from $3,000 to $3,700 and $3,750 for April 1, 2026 and 2027, respectively. This will allow our veterans to continue to receive the amounts previously voted by the City Council. Veterans who qualify for only the credit under RSA 72:28 or RSA 72:28-b will continue to receive the credit in the amounts as shown above. Fiscal Impact: There will be no additional fiscal impact because the total amount of the Service- Connected Total Disability Tax Credit will be the same amount as the previously combined tax credits. Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Resolution 2025-28 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Soucy Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 Councilor Hoffman made a motion to move a first reading of Resolution 2025-28, a Resolution to adopt and set the amount of the property tax credit for disabled veterans for service-connected total disability. Seconded by Councilor Soucy Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing on September 8, 2025 during the regular City Council meeting regarding Resolution 2025-28, a Resolution to adopt and set the amount of the property tax credit for disabled veterans for service-connected total disability, to gather public input prior to any action being taken. Seconded by Councilor Soucy Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 21.B. Approval of Hazard Mitigation Plan The 2025 City of Laconia Hazard Mitigation Plan is provided with the agenda for review and approval by the City Council. Chief Joubert is an update from the plan that was originally done in 2018. This is supposed to be done every 5 years; they have worked hard to update it over the past year. This update is needed for future grant funding. Councilor Hoffman thanked the chief for the extensive size of the plan being 175 pages long, he especially enjoyed the section on if we encountered space like weather. Mayor Protem Haynes read the resolution into the record: WHEREAS, the City of Laconia, NH has historically experienced damage from natural hazards, and it continues to be vulnerable to the effects of those natural hazards as profiled in this plan, potentially resulting in loss of property and life, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the City of Laconia, NH has developed and received approval pending adoption from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025; and  WHEREAS, the City of Laconia, NH has historically experienced damage from natural hazards, and it continues to be vulnerable to the effects of those natural hazards as profiled in this plan, potentially resulting in loss of property and life, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the City of Laconia, NH has developed and received approval pending adoption from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025; and WHEREAS, public and committee meetings were held between March 2025 and June 2025 regarding the development and review of the Laconia, NH and WHEREAS, the plan recommends several hazard mitigation actions/ projects that will provide mitigation for specific natural hazards that impact the City of Laconia, NH, with the effect of protecting people and property from loss associated with those hazards; and WHEREAS, adoption of this Plan will make the City of Laconia, NH eligible for funding to mitigate the impacts of future hazards; now therefore be it RESOLVED by the City Council 1. The Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of the City of Laconia, NH; 2. The respective officials identified in the mitigation actions of the Plan are hereby directed to pursue implementation of the recommended actions assigned to them; 3. Future revisions and Plan maintenance required by 44 CFR 201.6 and FEMA are hereby adopted as a part of this resolution for a period of five (5) years from the date of this resolution. 4. An annual report on the progress of the plan’s mitigation action items shall be presented to the City Council by the Emergency Management Director. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has affixed his/her signature and the town seal of the City of Laconia, NH this August 25, 2025. Councilor Felch made a motion to approve the City of Laconia Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 as amended. Seconded by Councilor Bogert Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 21.C. Ordinance 2025-235-12, 235-13, 235-41 and Table of Permitted Uses related to keeping domestic chickens as a residential accessory use in the City This proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will add provisions to Articles II and VII related to the regulation of keeping domestic chickens as a residential accessory use in the City. These provisions include definitions, performance standards, and adding the use to the Table of Permitted Uses. Said definitions and performance standards are proposed to regulate the location, number, type, housing, and storage of manure and materials related to the keeping of chickens. The Table of Permitted Uses will be updated accordingly to ensure that the keeping of chickens is permitted solely as an accessory use to a single-family residential use. In accordance with Article XIV of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Board held a public hearing on and approved of the proposed Ordinance at its May 6, 2025 meeting. At the July 11, 2025 meeting, Councilors tabled the item to allow the Planning Department to investigate the City’s ability to require individuals to obtain a license for the keeping of chickens. After discussing with the City’s legal counsel, the City can issue a non-mandatory license for individuals to register their chickens with the City. However, no penalties can be imposed on individuals who do not obtain a license. Assistant Director Tyler Carmichael went over the agenda item with the council. Councilor Soucy asked if breeds of chickens limited in the ordinance? Yes Councilor Hoffman agrees it is very exciting to see this ordinance moving forward. Councilor Felch made a motion to waive a reading of Ordinance 2025-235-12, 13, 41 in its entirety  Councilor Soucy asked if breeds of chickens limited in the ordinance? Yes Councilor Hoffman agrees it is very exciting to see this ordinance moving forward. Councilor Felch made a motion to waive a reading of Ordinance 2025-235-12, 13, 41 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Hoffman Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 Councilor Hoffman made a motion to conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2025-235-12, 13, 41 amending the following sections of Chapter 235 of the City Code: · Article II, § 235-12, Word Usage; · Article II, § 235-13, Definitions; · Article VII, § 235-41, Residential Accessory Uses; and · Attachment 2, Table I, Table of Permitted Uses. Seconded by Councilor Felch Discussion: Councilor Haynes stated he is in favor of this ordinance, but he hopes people will abide of the rules, there is no way of enforcement besides taking them to court. Councilor Bogert stated if the council feels people are not following the law as granted the council has the right to take them away. Councilor Cheney stated although there is no statutory authority to have a permit, no fines or penalties. There is enforcement within the zoning department if there is a violation of the ordinance. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing on September 8, 2025, during the regular City Council meeting to gather input prior to adoption. Seconded by Councilor Hoffman Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 21.D. Proposed resident only parking permit system - Simpson Avenue The Government Operations and Ordinance Subcommittee met on August 13, 2025. The Subcommittee agreed with the concept of the program. They concurred with Staff’s recommendation that: · Residents would submit all requests for resident only parking on a public street to their City Councilor(s). · The City Councilor(s) will submit the request to the City Council for consideration. · If the Council agreed to consider the request, Public Works would analyze the street and make a recommendation to the City Council. · The permit would be good for a calendar year and would have to be renewed annually. · All aspects of the program would be funded through the permits. · Eligibility to participate in the program would be limited to public streets with only residential homes abutting it. · The permit system would not be in effect during Motorcycle Week · The Police Department is responsible for enforcing the program. abutting it. · The permit system would not be in effect during Motorcycle Week · The Police Department is responsible for enforcing the program. The Subcommittee also recommended that the system should include: · Other non-enforcement periods for special events such as the City’s July 4th fireworks. · Window stickers for permanent residents · Rearview mirror hangers for guests. These permits are limited to the period the guests are visiting. · A criteria system for residential streets that Public Works would use as part of the process to analyze the request. The criteria should include: o Housing density o Width of road o Dead end or no outlet road Councilor Cheney, due to issues with band members playing at local restaurants and visitors to the Weirs parking on the street as it is free parking, has requested that the City Council approve designating Simpson Avenue as a resident only parking permit required street before the system is approved by the City Council. Public Works will develop a temporary permit system for Simpson Avenue until such time as the Council adopts the resident only parking system. The following is the staff report that was submitted to City Council: The proposal is designed so that it can be used on any City public street that only has residential homes abutting it. The system was designed based on the program the City of Concord has implemented. Key concepts include: · The permit system only applies to public roads. The City does not have authority to impose parking restrictions on private roads. · All requests for resident only parking on a public street would be submitted by the Ward’s Councilor for consideration by the Council. · If City Council considers adding the street to the system, City Staff analyzes the request and makes a recommendation to the Council. · Permit would be valid for one calendar year. · If there is a change in owners or tenants the new residents would have to obtain permits and the old resident would have to turn theirs in. · The system would include a fee. · The permit system would not be in effect during Motorcycle Week. · The Police Department is responsible for enforcing the program. In addition to staff time for issuing and enforcing permits, the cost of the program includes purchasing the: · Signs and poles · The Police Department is responsible for enforcing the program. In addition to staff time for issuing and enforcing permits, the cost of the program includes purchasing the: · Signs and poles · Permits The objective is to price the permits so that it covers the cost of the program. A copy of the application for the permit is attached to the agenda. The system would be included in Article III – Parking Standing and Stopping of City Ordinance 221 – Vehicles and Traffic. The following is Staff’s proposal for the system. It would be included in Paragraph 221- 36.1: Parking Restriction of the City’s Ordinances. C. Resident Only Parking Restrictions (1) The City Council must approve all public roads that are restricted to residents only parking restrictions. All requests for a street to become residents-only parking must be sponsored by the City Councilor(s) for the ward or wards. (2) Public Works will maintain a database of all streets approved for residents-only parking. The database must be available on the City’s website. 1. (Permit Applications. In accordance with this Ordinance, the City Manager or his/her designee shall create residential parking permit applications and establish the applicable fees. (b) Eligibility. Residents of dwellings located on streets approved by the City Council shall be eligible for residential parking permits upon the completion of the permit application and payment of applicable fees. (I.) The City Manager or his/her designee shall not issue more than two (2) residential parking permits per dwelling unit, notwithstanding the number of residents therein. (II.) The City Manager or his/her designee may waive the total number of residential parking permits when a unique circumstance or hardship exists. (c) Permit Year. Permits shall be issued on an annual basis and shall be valid from January 1 through December 30. No permit shall be valid for more than one year. Residential parking permits may be issued at any time during January 1 through December 30; however, the application fee for any permit issued after January 1 shall not be prorated. The annual renewal process for permits shall begin on October 1st. (d) Residents only parking restrictions will not be effect during the period of Laconia Motorcycle Week. (e) Transferability. Residential parking permits may only be used by the resident or their guest for which the permit has been issued. It shall be unlawful for the resident to transfer permits to any third party other than their guests. (f) Surrender of Permit. If, at any time during the permit year, said permit holder is no longer a resident of an address for any street subject to the resident only parking restriction, said permit shall be deemed surrendered and no longer valid and the permit holder shall otherwise surrender the permit to the City Manager or his/her designee. (g) Service and Delivery Vehicles Exempt. Parking prohibitions of this article shall not apply to service or delivery vehicles which on a short-term basis provide services or deliveries to residences.  resident of an address for any street subject to the resident only parking restriction, said permit shall be deemed surrendered and no longer valid and the permit holder shall otherwise surrender the permit to the City Manager or his/her designee. (g) Service and Delivery Vehicles Exempt. Parking prohibitions of this article shall not apply to service or delivery vehicles which on a short-term basis provide services or deliveries to residences. (h) Parking Permit Fee. The City Manager or his/her designee shall establish the appropriate fee for permits issued under this article. (i) All other parking restrictions are in effect. Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost to install the necessary signs is $150 to $300 depending on the number of connections to City streets. The estimated cost for 250 permits is $200 to $700. Recommendation: Public Works recommends the City Council approve Councilor Cheney’s request to designate Simpson Avenue as a resident only parking with a permit required while the development of the resident only parking permit system is being finalized. Councilor Cheney made a motion that the City Council approve designating Simpson Avenue as resident only parking with a permit required pending adoption of a resident only parking system for the City. Seconded by Councilor Soucy Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 21.E. Temporary Traffic Order 2025-16 - Closure of a portion of Pleasant Street on Halloween - Friday, October 31, 2025 Councilor Hoffman requested that the City Council approve a Temporary Traffic Order to close a portion of Pleasant Street on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025 to ensure the safety of trick-or- treaters and their families. Pleasant Street would remain open for local traffic only. Pleasant Street is historically one of the busiest streets in the City on Halloween. Closure of a portion of the street will help increase safety and decrease the congestion of vehicles during trick or treating times. Trick or treating in Laconia on Halloween is from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. TTO 2025-16 recommends that the closure of the street begin at 4:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm. Councilor Hoffman made a motion to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2025-16 – Closure of a portion of Pleasant Street on Halloween – Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, as presented. Seconded by Councilor Felch Discussion: Councilor Soucy asked for clarification on which part of pleasant street. It is from Harvard Street up to the pleasant street school. Councilor Bogert agrees with this, in ward 5 they used to close Edwards Street at Christmas time. He agrees it did help keep people safe. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 21.F. Discussion of City Manager's compensation Manager Beattie annual performance review was done by Mayor Hosmer; this has also been reviewed by the Mayor and Council together. his current salary is $154,350 the mayor and council agreed to give a 5% merit increase based off current contract language which allows for an increase of 5%. The Mayor and Council also recommended an additional 4% cost of living increase adjustment. These increases match the possible increases of non-union employees and department heads. The new salary will be $168,550.20 plus 7% towards his retirement plan. Councilor Haynes made a motion to accept the document as written. The motion was seconded by Councilor Felch. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Councilor Felch. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22.A. Resolution 2025-27 - Request to authorize the City Manager to accept and expend a New Hampshire Department of Safety Grant in the amount of $40,000 The Laconia Police Department applied to the New Hampshire Department of Safety for grant funding under the Granite Shield/Northern Shield grant program. The grant will provide the Laconia Police Department the resources to identify, investigate, and apprehend individuals and/or organizations that are involved in narcotics-related drug use and trafficking. The department was recently informed that the grant had been awarded. The requested funds will cover overtime expenses incurred for these efforts. This grant is a two (2) year grant. At the City Council meeting on August 11, 2025 a motion was made to schedule a Public Hearing on this matter; that Public Hearing was held earlier this evening. Fiscal Impact: None – there is no local match requirement for this grant. Councilor Cheney made a motion to waive a reading of Resolution 2025-27 in its entirety and to read by title only. Seconded by Councilor Felch Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to move a second reading of Resolution 2025-27 – Request to authorize the City Manager to accept and expend a New Hampshire Department of Safety grant on behalf of the City in the amount of $40,000.00. Seconded by Councilor Hoffman Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 Councilor Felch made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-27 – Request to authorize the City Manager to accept and expend a New Hampshire Department of Safety grant on behalf of the City in the amount of $40,000.00, as presented. Seconded by Councilor Cheney Discussion: None. The motion passed with all in favor. 6-0 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)  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 adjourned the meeting at 8:59 PM Respectfully submitted, Katie Gargano, City Clerk