Gadsden

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold public hearings on two major items: rezoning several parcels along Forrest Avenue and other streets from Traditional Residential to Neighborhood Center districts, and approving an alcoholic beverage license for M3 Bar and Grill. Routine business includes approving minutes and ratifying payments.

• Public hearing on rezoning: 3619-3101 Forrest Ave, 3600-3204 blocks Forrest Ave, 2400-2200 Railroad Ave, 2417-2000 Forrest Ave, 1500-1200 blocks Forrest Ave, parts near South 9th-11th Sts, 3rd Ave, Chestnut St, Walnut St, College St, South 7th-8th Sts, Berea Ave, and 430/425 Hoke St, 1104 Litchfield Ave, 921 Wilson St
• Public hearing for alcohol license: M3 Bar and Grill at 716 East Broad Street
• Ratifying payment of accounts for June 26-July 2, 2026

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will vote on a project agreement for a new hotel by Galactic Hospitality Group, LLC. Members will also discuss amendments to the city's lodging tax and alcoholic beverage license review procedures. Additionally, the council will formally declare the election results for several city and school board seats.

• Project agreement for Galactic Hospitality Group, LLC to construct and operate a hotel
• Ordinance amending lodging tax (Chapter 74 and Chapter 2)
• Restricted parking ordinance for First Street and the police building lot
• Alcoholic beverage license for Gah Gah’s Bar N Grill at 1617 Forrest Avenue
• HR policy change regarding the annual selling of sick leave time

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will consider approving a final change order for the Gadsden Athletics Center Package 2 site work contract and an agreement for Senior Wellness Center park and track lighting. First readings will be held on amendments to the city code regarding alcoholic beverage license review procedures and restricted parking on First Street and the police building lot. The meeting also includes a citizen's thanks for economic development.

• Resolution authorizing Change Order #1 (final) for Bid No. 3610 with Evergreen Siteworks for Gadsden Athletics Center site work
• Resolution authorizing agreement with EE Group Inc. for Senior Wellness Center Park & Track Lighting
• Ordinance first reading to amend City Code Section 6-45 on alcoholic beverage license review procedure
• Ordinance first reading to amend City Code Section 118-191 for restricted parking on First Street and police building lot
• Recognition of guests and proclamations

The City Council approved two resolutions authorizing change orders for the Gadsden Athletic Center and an agreement for electrical plans for the Senior Wellness Center. Two ordinances were introduced for first reading but no action was taken.

• Approved change order for Gadsden Athletic Center (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with EE Group for Senior Wellness Center lighting (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to amend alcohol license review process (no action)
• Introduced ordinance to restrict parking on First Street (no action)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council will review several resolutions including a new restroom building at Twin Bridges Golf Course and wireless service upgrades for T-Mobile. They are also considering budget amendments for law enforcement gear and an airport infrastructure grant application.

• Agreement with Davis Architects, Inc. for Twin Bridges Golf Course restrooms
• Special use permit for T-Mobile equipment at 1124 Scenic Drive
• Grant application for Northeast Alabama Regional Airport improvements
• Budget amendment for replacement and new hire bulletproof vests
• Budget amendment for six DSR 2X Radars

The council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $2,832,675 Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant for airport apron and taxiway improvements, with no local cost share. Other actions included authorizing participation in fire truck antitrust litigation, approving a special use permit for T-Mobile, and amending the budget for bulletproof vests and radar equipment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes and ratified weekly payments (unanimous)
• Appointed/reappointed members to Gadsden Arts Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to Turrentine Avenue Architectural Review Board (unanimous)
• Authorized contingent fee agreement for fire truck antitrust litigation (unanimous)
• Authorized $18,600 agreement for restroom plans at Twin Bridges Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for T-Mobile tower modification (unanimous)
• Approved $2,832,675 grant application for airport improvements (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for bulletproof vests ($21,076.78) and radar equipment ($18,000) (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The council approved an Innovate Alabama grant of $690,000 for planning and designing a pedestrian bridge across the Coosa River, and amended the FY2026 budget to reflect the grant. Several alcohol licenses, a rezoning, and multiple contracts were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Innovate Alabama grant $690,000 for pedestrian bridge (unanimous)
• Amended FY2026 budget to appropriate $690,000 for bridge (6-0)
• Rezoned 1016 Forest Avenue from TR to NC district (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol licenses for Wooden Indian 4 at 1401 & 1403 S 11th St (unanimous)
• Approved additional partner for Chestnut Station liquor license (unanimous)
• Authorized $46,000 energy audit contract with Path Company LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded $756,244 Paden Road/Tabor Road resurfacing bid (unanimous)
• Appointed/reappointed members to Forest Cemetery Board and Foundation (unanimous)