_Board of Commissioners

CITY OF NEWPORT, KY SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS February 8, 2025 MINUTES Newport Municipal Building, 998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Room Call to Order: Mayor Guidugli Jr. called a special meeting to order on February 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Newport Municipal Building at 998 Monmouth Street. This is the City’s Strategic Planning Session, where the Board and city staff will discuss various issues and develop strategies to achieve the city's goals for the upcoming years. In attendance were: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Commissioner Sutherland, Mayor Guidugli Jr., City Manager John Hayden, Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen, Police Chief Christopher Fangman, and City Clerk Tiffany Myers. PERSONNEL ORDER: COMMISSIONERS ORDER NO. R-2025-17 AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, APPOINTING LARRY LONG TO THE POSITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 10, 2025. A motion by Commissioner Radwanski, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, to approve Commissioner Order R-2025-17 as read. Roll Call: Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow Yes Commissioner Rechtin Yes Commissioner Radwanski Yes Commissioner Sutherland Yes Mayor Guidugli Yes 5-0- Motion carried- so ordered. The Board and staff engaged in thoughtful dialogue on a range of topics, sharing valuable insights into potential future directions. While no decisions were finalized during this meeting, the discussions were instrumental in exploring various possibilities. Monmouth Street Comprehensive Review  Parking analysis and solutions  Economic Development Corporation initiatives  Two-way traffic study findings and discussion  Overall street vision  Proposed community center plans Page 1|3 Mayor Guidugli Jr. called for a recess at 10:16 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:32 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Commissioners Sutherland, and Mayor Guidugli Jr. 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch Break The Board went to lunch at 11:30 a.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 12:23 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Commissioner Sutherland, and Mayor Guidugli Jr. 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Purple People Bridge  Current status update  Maintenance requirements  Future development plans 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Foundation Discussion Mayor Guidugli Jr. called for a break at 1:28 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 1:45 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor-Smith Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Commissioner Sutherland, and Mayor Guidugli Jr.  Financial Overview  Strategic planning  Partnership opportunities 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Housing and Density  Current housing inventory analysis  Development opportunities  Density recommendations  Zoning considerations  Impact on infrastructure 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Transportation Infrastructure  Bike route expansion plans  Integration with existing infrastructure  Safety considerations Page 2|3 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Medical Marijuana Policy Mayor Guidugli Jr. called for a break at 2:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Radwanski, Vice Mayor Smith-Morrow, Commissioner Rechtin, Commissioner Sutherland, and Mayor Guidugli Jr.  Current regulations  Zoning considerations  Community impact assessment ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, Mayor Guidugli Jr. adjourned the meeting. The Strategic Planning Session was adjourned at approximately 3:30 p.m. Motion carried- so ordered. Respectfully submitted, Tiffany Myers Date Approved: Mayor Thomas L Guidugli Jr. Attest: City Clerk Tiffany Myers Page 3|3