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College Park public meetings in 2025

29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission will discuss Articles I and II of the city charter

The College Park Charter Review Commission will meet on December 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The commission will review and discuss Article I of the City Charter. It will also review and discuss Article II of the City Charter.

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✓ Decided: No official actions taken as quorum was not present

The commission determined that a quorum was not present, so no official actions could be taken. All agenda items, including approval of the agenda, old business, and new business discussions of Charter Articles I and II, were left without action. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Board of Ethics

Board will appoint new officers and adopt revised bylaws

The College Park Board of Ethics will meet in person on December 3, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The board will designate a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. It will also review and adopt the board's bylaws. The meeting will not be broadcast live on social media.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted bylaws and named chair, vice chair, and secretary

The Board of Ethics approved its meeting agenda unanimously. Members nominated and approved Brian Granville as Chair, Jeff Hood as Vice Chair, and Valencia Williamson as Secretary, each with a 4-0-0 vote. The Board also adopted its bylaws by a unanimous vote.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider $3 million emergency roof repair for GICC

The City Council will decide on several high-cost infrastructure projects, including water main replacements and a GICC roof repair. The body will also consider new ordinances regarding short-term rentals and the establishment of a Commercial Leasing Relations Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Botanical Garden contract and adopts redevelopment plan

The City Council modified the agenda, approved several appointments and a large consent agenda covering multiple service contracts and infrastructure projects, and unanimously approved the award of the Botanical Garden Project to Precision 2000, Inc. It also adopted a comprehensive plan contract, a new commercial leasing commission ordinance, and the 2025 College Park Redevelopment Plan.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

City Council considers $3 million for GICC roof repairs and new short-term rental rules

The City Council will vote on several high-cost infrastructure projects and new city ordinances. Key discussions include a phased $6 million roof replacement for the GICC and the adoption of short-term rental regulations.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Workshop Items

City Council to hear presentation on audit services from Mauldin & Jenkins CPA

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session on December 1, 2025. Council members will hear a presentation from Mauldin & Jenkins Certified Public Accountants about providing audit services to the city. The agenda lists the item for discussion; no decision is indicated.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

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City Council to hear presentation on audit services from Mauldin & Jenkins

The City Council will hold a workshop session to receive a presentation from Mauldin & Jenkins Certified Public Accountants. The firm is proposing to provide annual audit services to the City of College Park.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission to outline city charter update process

The Commission is meeting to establish the scope, methodology, and internal procedures for reviewing the College Park City Charter. Members will discuss guiding values for the update and how to solicit community feedback on necessary changes.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves $125/hr member pay and monthly charter reviews

The Charter Review Commission removed two agenda items (5C and 5E) and approved the amended agenda. It approved the 2025‑2026 meeting calendar, set member compensation at $125 per hour, and adopted a schedule to review one charter section each month. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)

Meeting cancelled; no agenda items will be considered

The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers was cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time. Residents should await a rescheduled meeting notice for any future agenda items.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

Council considers adjusting Councilmember salaries to $58,000

The City Council will discuss several funding allocations for city projects and emergency repairs. The body is also reviewing a redevelopment plan and proposed changes to Councilmember compensation and allowances.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $500,000 for Future City Incubator and major safety projects

The College Park City Council approved a $500,000 allocation from the Ward III Capital Initiative Fund for land preparation of the Future City Incubator & Accelerator Center. It also adopted a $350,000 allocation for a new dog park, approved multiple stop‑sign installations, and authorized the lease purchase of four fire apparatus units. All motions passed with unanimous support.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

Council to approve multiple $100k‑$824k contracts and capital resolutions

The College Park City Council will consider a public hearing on a conditional height permit at 3698 East Main Street and the 2025 Redevelopment Plan. It will vote on several contract payments and purchases, including $824,400 in invoices to Colliers International and a $141,436 arena fiber‑optic repair. The council will also adopt capital resolutions allocating $500,000 for a future City Incubator and $350,000 for a new dog park, and will set councilmember salaries at $58,000 per year.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Workshop Items

Council discusses upcoming events, tree planting, and preservation plans

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss a special Jerome Scales Southside 5‑mile race at the College Park MARTA Station on Jan. 24, 2026. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed Trees Atlanta partnership for planting and caring for trees on Main Street and E Main Street. Additional items include a review of the 2026 citywide events and festivals, a presentation by the CP Historical Preservation Conservancy, and a vision plan for GICC landscape and wayfinding.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Workshop Items

Council to discuss Atlanta Track Club 5‑mile race at College Park MARTA Station

The College Park City Council workshop will discuss a special event hosted by the Atlanta Track Club—a Jerome Scales Southside 5‑mile race scheduled for January 24, 2026 at the College Park MARTA Station. The session also includes a presentation on a proposed Trees Atlanta partnership for tree planting on Main Street and E Main Street, a review of the 2026 citywide events, festivals and programming calendar, a presentation by the College Park Historical Preservation Conservancy, and the GICC Landscape and Wayfinding Arrival Vision Plan. No city cost is identified for the race, though off‑duty police officers would be contracted at $65.00 per hour.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $4.97M fire apparatus lease purchase

The College Park City Council will consider a series of contract and funding approvals, including a $4,973,800 lease purchase of four fire apparatus units. Other items include police vehicle procurement, a mural contract, and funding for a Main Street Train Depot renovation. A public hearing request for a conditional height permit at 3698 East Main Street will also be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $250,000 Main Street Train Depot renovation and other contracts

The City Council set a public hearing for a conditional height permit at 3698 East Main Street. It approved Veterans Day as an official city holiday and the 2026 holiday calendar. The council also approved $250,000 funding for the Main Street Train Depot renovation. All consent‑agenda items, including numerous contracts and purchases, were approved.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Workshop Items

Utilities assistance plan for customers affected by federal shutdown

The City Council will discuss three items. Councilwoman Tracie Arnold will lead a discussion on recognizing Veterans Day. The Finance Director and Utilities Customer Service Manager will present proposed short‑term assistance for utility customers impacted by the federal government shutdown, with costs not yet determined. The Interim Director of Human Resources and Risk Management and the Interim Finance Director will discuss current salaries for Police and Fire Department employees, both certified and non‑certified.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Workshop Items

City Council to discuss Veterans Day, utility aid, and police/fire salaries

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session on November 3, 2025 to discuss three agenda items. Councilwoman Tracie Arnold will lead a discussion on recognizing Veterans Day. The Council will consider a proposal to provide short‑term utility assistance to customers affected by the federal government shutdown, and will review current salary structures for Police and Fire Department employees.

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✓ Decided: Workshop session concluded without any formal approvals or votes

Council members discussed a proposal to make Veterans Day a paid city holiday and were given a cost estimate of $112,000. They also reviewed a memorandum outlining assistance for utility customers affected by the federal government shutdown and examined police and fire salary data compared to neighboring jurisdictions. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the session.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $4.97 M lease‑purchase of four fire apparatus units

The College Park City Council will consider a lease‑purchase of four fire apparatus units for $4,973,800, a $250,000 renovation of the Main Street Train Depot, and several budgeted contracts and purchases. A public hearing will be scheduled for a conditional height permit at 3698 East Main Street. The council will also vote on the consent agenda items covering software, mural, vehicle, and other procurement contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to consider agenda amendments separately

The council removed Item 8 N from the consent agenda because the required RFP was missing. A motion to continue the meeting was approved unanimously. The council then approved a motion to handle all agenda amendments separately, also by unanimous vote.

Wed Oct 29, 2025

Board of Ethics

Board of Ethics to designate officers and adopt bylaws

The Board of Ethics will meet to establish its internal leadership and governing rules. The body will designate a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and review the board's bylaws.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission will discuss values and community feedback for the city charter

The Charter Review Commission will approve minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2025-2026 regularly scheduled meeting calendar. The commission will receive training on city charters from the Georgia Municipal Association. Members will discuss desired values for the city charter and how to gather community input on charter changes.

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✓ Decided: Commission voted 6-1 to postpone meeting and reconvene later

The Charter Review Commission voted 6-1, with Elizabeth Lester opposing, to postpone the October 28 meeting and reconvene after the agenda is reviewed and approved. No action was taken on the meeting agenda, minutes from the September 30 meeting, or the 2025‑2026 meeting calendar. No other decisions were made.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on street resurfacing, park upgrades, and new sanitation vehicle

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including road work and park renovations. The body will also discuss a proposal to limit regular session meetings to end by 9:30 p.m. and review various community proclamations.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $278,356 purchase of a new sanitation rear‑loader truck.

The council approved the condemnation of 4122 Herschel Road to create a Botanical Garden. It also approved the purchase of a replacement sanitation rear‑loader vehicle for $278,356.40. Additional actions included approving four new stop signs on Lakeshore Drive, a $53,542.80 amendment for A&S Paving work on Windsor Forest Court, and several resolutions and contracts supporting the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden and other city projects.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

City Council approves $278,356 purchase of new sanitation rear loader

The College Park City Council will consider a series of contracts and resolutions, including street resurfacing work, a public artwork commission, pool rehabilitation, and the purchase of a replacement sanitation rear loader. The sanitation vehicle purchase is budgeted at $278,356.40 and will be funded through the Vehicles–Replace Fund. Other items involve additional paving contracts totaling $53,542.80 and $402,965.50, a $41,900 artwork contract, and a $67,816 pool rehabilitation contract.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved four community proclamations

The council approved its agenda, the workshop and regular session minutes, and four proclamations honoring Dr. Jasiel “Yung Joc” Robinson, several Ward 4 seniors, Veterans Day, and Partners Against Domestic Violence. All votes were unanimous among the members present. A motion to add a proclamation for Dr. Campbell was made and seconded, but the vote outcome is not recorded in the minutes.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Workshop Items

Council to consider condemning 4122 Herschel Rd for a botanical garden

The College Park City Council will hold a workshop session on October 20, 2025. The council will hold public hearings on the condemnation of 4122 Herschel Road and on the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan. It will consider resolutions to condemn the property for use as a botanical garden, to adopt the redevelopment plan, and to establish the City’s Urban Redevelopment Agency.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Workshop Items

City Council to vote on condemning 4122 Herschel Road for a Botanical Garden

The College Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 4122 Herschel Road and consider a resolution to acquire the property for a Botanical Garden. The council will also hold a public hearing on the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan and consider resolutions to adopt the plan and to establish the City’s Urban Redevelopment Agency. All items are scheduled for the workshop session on October 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

Council to appropriate $5 million for Botanical Gardens Project Phase II

The College Park City Council will vote on a $5,000,000 appropriation for the additional phase of the Botanical Gardens Project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with multiple contracts and service agreements, several proclamations, and public remarks. Additional items cover park improvements, a citywide festival, and a cultural event sponsorship.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Workshop Items

City Council to vote on $447,497.50 HVAC upgrade for City Hall

The College Park City Council will discuss a special event permit for Mt. Zion AME Church's Jazz on the Lawn at Charles E. Phillips Park. A senior garden and tech lab update will be presented. Council members will consider a motion to approve a $447,497.50 HVAC upgrade at City Hall by Trane U.S. Inc. A Carahsoft AI demonstration with a $53,928.00 equipment charge will also be shown.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Charter Review Commission

✓ Decided: Commission adopted bylaws amendment allowing member removal for cause

The commission designated Sasha Robinson as Chair, Allyson Blue as Vice Chair, and Elizabeth Lester as Secretary. It approved a bylaws amendment to permit removal of a member for cause. The evaluation of Article I was tabled, and the next meeting was scheduled for Oct. 28, 2025.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

College Park Council to vote on FY 2025-26 millage rate

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the current year's rollback millage rate of 11.493. The body will also consider several zoning changes, property ordinances, and various city service contracts.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Workshop Items

City Council to consider $250,000 engineering contract for Flint River Preserve

The College Park City Council will discuss a request to approve a $250,000 contract with Prime Engineering Inc. to provide civil engineering and site design services for the Flint River Headwaters Nature Preserve in Ward 1, funded by a $500,000 HUD award. Council members will also review ordinances amending certificate of occupancy provisions, multi‑family inspection frequency, habitability standards, and blighted‑property condemnation procedures with a millage rate increase. A resolution on adopting residential housing stability programs and a procedural agenda‑item discussion are also on the agenda.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to discuss FY 2025-26 millage rates and zoning amendments

The City Council will consider several zoning text amendments and a rezoning request for Herschel Road. The body is also deciding on various city contracts, including a $625,000 parking lot project and a $412,500 vehicle maintenance contract, while discussing the recommended millage rate for FY 2025-26.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

City Council approves water line, street paving, and homeless initiative funding

The College Park City Council will consider approving water line installation at Subrenia Willis Park, street paving on Arundel Lane, and a $100,000 homeless initiative fund. The meeting also includes public hearings on a conditional height permit and the approval of various construction and maintenance contracts.

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