Monroe, GA

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a property on N Broad Street, two rezoning requests, and an annexation tied to one of the rezonings. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and a code enforcement report.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4742 - E. Fambrough Street (108, P/O 109, 112, 114, 118, 122, & 124)
• Annexation (with Rezone #4763) - 329 Jim Daws Road & 1098 U.S. Hwy 78
• Rezone #4763 - 329 Jim Daws Road & 1089 U.S. Hwy 78

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including a conditional use and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, a conditional use at 409 E Marable Street, and a rezone at 275 Cherry Hill Road. The agenda also includes contracts for CDBG grant services, a financing agreement with GMA, purchase of a fire engine, a National Guard exchange agreement, and a lease agreement with Monroe Country Day School. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous boards and committees.

• Conditional Use #4451 - 1110 N Broad Street - QuikTrip
• Hardship Variance #4502 - 1110 N Broad Street - QuikTrip
• Conditional Use #4640 - 409 E Marable Street
• Rezone #4641 - 275 Cherry Hill Road
• Purchase of a Fire Engine

The Monroe City Council approved several major items, including a $1.15 million fire engine purchase with GMA financing, a land exchange with the National Guard, and a lease agreement with Monroe Country Day School. Two QuikTrip requests were tabled to the August meeting, and a CDBG grant services decision was also tabled. All votes were unanimous except the lease, which passed 4-3 with recusals.

• Approved financing agreement with GMA for fire engine ($1,152,285.68, 7-year term, 4.36% interest) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire engine from Fireline (unanimous)
• Approved National Guard Exchange Agreement for Coker Park (unanimous)
• Approved Monroe Country Day School lease agreement (4-3, with recusals)
• Tabled Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip (unanimous)
• Tabled CDBG Grant Writing/Administrative services decision (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use #4640 for convenience store with fuel pumps at 409 E Marable St (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone #4641 at 275 Cherry Hill Road to R-1 with conditions (unanimous)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding a routine meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and current financial statements, and to hear reports from the chairman and director. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• Review of April financials
• Chairman's report
• Director's report

The Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority unanimously approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and the April 2026 financial statements. The board discussed moving forward with the Spring Street wall mural, assigning tasks and pricing inquiries, and considered a DDA tour of Thomasville, Georgia. The director reported on promotional videos, rack cards, and plans for a downtown safety event for shop owners.

• Approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the April 2026 financial statements unanimously.
• Discussed moving forward with the Spring Street wall mural, assigning tasks and pricing inquiries.
• Discussed a potential DDA tour of Thomasville, Georgia, with a goal of two tours per year.
• Discussed the need for more police presence downtown and planning a safety event for shop owners.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss routine matters including approval of minutes and financial statements, as well as updates on downtown design, redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, and the farmer's market. A CDP capstone presentation by Sandy Daniels is also scheduled.

• Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
• Review of April financials
• Discussion of downtown design and redevelopment projects
• Update on entertainment draws and farmer's market
• CDP capstone presentation by Sandy Daniels

The Downtown Development Authority approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and April 2026 financials unanimously. The DDA closed on the Whitley Building and discussed next steps, including securing easements and drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development. The board also discussed the TAP Grant project on Broad Street, a mural timeline, and a parking lot issue behind Synovus Bank. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Closed on Whitley Building; discussed next steps including RFP
• Discussed Spring Street wall mural timeline and budget
• Discussed parking lot behind Synovus Bank cleanup options

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding a meeting with several discussion items, including a property assessment and tax digest update, project updates, a wastewater treatment plant update, and organizational chart updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for discussion only.

• Property Assessment and Tax Digest Update and Discussion
• Project Updates and Discussion
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Update and Discussion
• Organizational Chart Updates and Discussion

The City Council held a retreat with no formal votes, but discussed a property tax study showing significant assessment increases and proposed a record-low millage rate of 6.465 mills for adoption on August 4, 2026. Staff provided updates on numerous projects, including grants, infrastructure, and downtown development. No binding decisions were made during the retreat.

• Proposed 6.465 millage rate (record low) for adoption at August 4 meeting
• Requested second appraisal for 118 West Spring Street property
• Agreed to add RF system shutdown request to August Council agenda
• Discussed potential land swap with National Guard for Coker Park expansion
• Reviewed procurement policy changes (state bid limit raised to $250k) for August agenda

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a certificate of appropriateness for a property on N Broad Street, a conditional use request on E Marable Street, and a rezoning on Cherry Hill Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a report from the code enforcement officer.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Conditional Use #4640 - 409 E Marable Street
• Rezone #4641 - 275 Cherry Hill Road
• Report from Code Enforcement Officer

The Monroe Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 409 E Marable Street, with the condition that operating hours be changed from 24 hours to 5 a.m.–12 a.m. The commission also approved a rezone of 275 Cherry Hill Road from M-1 to R-1 for a single-family home, with a condition to remove a dumpster upon certificate of occupancy. A certificate of appropriateness for 1110 N Broad Street (QuikTrip) was tabled pending council action on related items.

• Approved Conditional Use #4640 for convenience store with fuel pumps at 409 E Marable Street, with hours changed to 5 a.m.–12 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone #4641 of 275 Cherry Hill Road from M-1 to R-1 for one single-family home, with dumpster removal condition (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 for 1110 N Broad Street (QuikTrip) pending council action (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on Atha Street, S Broad Street, S Madison Avenue, and N Broad Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items. No decisions are noted in the agenda itself.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4673 - 223 Atha Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4676 - 600 S Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4675 - 511 S Madison Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4674 - 338 N Broad Street

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved all four Certificate of Appropriateness applications on the agenda. The first, for 223 Atha Street, was approved with a condition allowing the applicant to choose window styles as long as they are uniform throughout the home. The remaining three, for 600 S Broad Street, 511 S Madison Avenue, and 338 N Broad Street, were approved as submitted. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4673 for 223 Atha Street, allowing the applicant to choose window styles (6/6 or 1/1 double hung, and 16-pane, 8-pane, or 1-pane) provided they are uniform throughout the home.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4676 for 600 S Broad Street as submitted, permitting added windows and doors, storefront and awning replacement, and an ADA ramp.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4675 for 511 S Madison Avenue as submitted, permitting a five-foot French door and brick landing for backyard access.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4674 for 338 N Broad Street as submitted, permitting a porch column, ADA ramp, exterior lighting, brick pavers, and potential roofing work.
• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted.
• Approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes as submitted.

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, and a rezone of properties on Blaine Street and N Hammond Drive. The council will also consider several other items, including a probation fee agreement amendment, airport obstruction removal services, alcohol licenses, grant services, transportation agreements, a procurement policy update, a utility rate increase, and a building code amendment.

• Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4689 for 120, 130, 140 Blaine Street and 121, 131 N Hammond Drive
• Amendment to Agreement for Probation and Pretrial Diversion Supervision Fees
• 2027 Utility Rate Increase
• Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 - Building Regulations

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review June financial statements and July minutes. The body will discuss downtown design, redevelopment projects, and the Farmer's Market.

• Review of June financial statements
• Discussion of Downtown Design
• Discussion of Redevelopment Projects
• Discussion of Entertainment Draws
• Farmer's Market program update

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to review financial statements and previous minutes. The body is scheduled to discuss the approval of a mural for a wall on Spring Street.

• Approval of the Mural - Spring Street wall

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in Monroe. The body will also consider the minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4734 - 224 Boulevard
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4735 - 106 Third Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4737 - 132 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4738 - 227 Atha Street

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet for its annual planning retreat to review the 2025-2026 workplan and rebuild a new workplan for the coming year. Topics include mission and vision statements, transformation strategies, redevelopment projects, downtown design, and entertainment draws. The board will also discuss top priorities such as property acquisitions and marketing materials, along with a sponsorship program and 2027 events.

• Review of 2025-2026 workplan and mission/vision statements
• Development of transformation strategies: redevelopment projects, downtown design, entertainment draws
• Top priorities for 2026-2027: acquisition of properties and marketing materials
• Discussion of board committees and training
• Sponsorship program review and planning for 2027 events

City Council

The Monroe City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to consider approving the 2026 millage rate. This is the primary decision item on the agenda, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of 2026 Millage Rate

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1110 N Broad Street. It will consider rezoning application #4689 affecting 120, 130, and 140 Blaine Street and 121 and 131 N Hammond Drive. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 – 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4689 – 120, 130, & 140 Blaine Street and 121 & 131 N Hammond Drive
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
• Report from Code Enforcement Officer

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to review previous minutes and current financial statements. The agenda also includes reports from the Chairman and Director.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 minutes
• Review of March financial statements

The Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved the March 2026 financial statements and the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes, both unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; discussion centered on visitor numbers, upcoming conferences, and QR code placement.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 financial statements (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street. Other items include approval of FY 2025 audited financials, allocation of 2026 Local Road Assistance funds, and a parking lot lease with St. Alban's Church. Several business license applications are also on the agenda.

• Public hearings for Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• St. Alban's Parking Lot Lease agreement
• FY 2025 Audited Financials and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• 2026 Local Road Assistance Administration Funds (LRA)
• CDBG grant writing and administrative services for Blaine Station Project

The City Council approved a five-year parking lot lease with St. Albans Episcopal Church and the FY 2025 audited financials. Additionally, the council authorized $254,947.16 in local road assistance funds for various street projects and approved construction document work for Alcovy River Park.

• Approved April and May 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimously)
• Tabled QuikTrip Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 (Unanimously)
• Approved St. Albans Parking Lot Lease (Unanimously)
• Approved FY 2025 Audited Financials (Unanimously)
• Approved 2026 Local Road Assistance Administration Funds project list (Unanimously, one recusal)
• Approved Accelecom Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement (Unanimously)
• Approved Koi House Beer and Wine Consumption on Premise License (Unanimously)
• Approved Jacob & Jacob Food Mart, LLC Beer and Wine Package License (Unanimously)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes and review its March 2026 financial statements. It will discuss downtown design, redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, the farmers market, and sponsorship opportunities. The agenda also includes a public forum, city updates, community work plan reports, program and funding information, and standard old and new business items.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 DDA minutes
• Review of March 2026 financial statements
• Discussion of downtown design plans
• Discussion of redevelopment projects
• Discussion of entertainment draws, farmers market, and sponsorship

The Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes and the March 2026 financial statements. Staff updates covered the TAP Grant on Broad Street, plans for the Wayne Street parking lot, and rehabilitation of a former hair braiding building. Discussions also included upcoming events like the America 250 celebration and a stakeholder reception. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 financials (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificate of Appropriateness #4631 for 321 N Broad Street and Certificate of Appropriateness #4639 for 239 Alcovy Street. The body will also approve the minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness #4631 for 321 N Broad Street
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness #4639 for 239 Alcovy Street
• Approve minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission met with only two members present, lacking a quorum. Despite this, all agenda items were approved: Certificate of Appropriateness #4631 for 321 N Broad Street and #4639 for 239 Alcovy Street. The meeting lasted one minute.

• Approved COA #4631 – 321 N Broad Street (no vote tally recorded due to lack of quorum)
• Approved COA #4639 – 239 Alcovy Street (no vote tally recorded due to lack of quorum)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two Certificates of Appropriateness for projects on N Broad Street and E Spring Street. The meeting also includes a report from the Code Enforcement Officer.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4552 for a Life Activity Center and parking at 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA #4552) with conditions for additional parking and construction of a Life Activity Center at 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street. It also tabled COA #4452 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street at the applicant's request. The previous meeting's minutes were approved with edits.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes with edits (unanimous)
• Tabled COA #4452 – 1110 N Broad Street (QuikTrip) (unanimous)
• Approved COA #4552 – 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street (Life Activity Center and parking) with conditions (unanimous)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will consider approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes and the May 2026 financial statements. Members will review the Chairman's and Director's reports and discuss old and new business items. A key decision will be the approval of the mural design for the Spring Street wall. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 CVB meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2026 CVB financial statements
• Approval of the mural design for the Spring Street wall
• Scheduling of the next meeting on August 13, 2026

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial statements and previous minutes. The body is scheduled to discuss downtown design, redevelopment projects, and entertainment draws. The agenda also includes planning for a stakeholder event on July 28 and a retreat on August 3.

• Downtown Design
• Redevelopment Projects
• Entertainment Draws
• Farmer's Market
• Stakeholder Event - July 28, 2026

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss property assessment and tax digest updates. The agenda includes updates on the Waste Water Treatment Plant and the city's organizational chart.

• Property Assessment and Tax Digest update
• Waste Water Treatment Plant update
• Organizational Chart updates
• Districts discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use permit and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, along with a rezone at 275 Cherry Hill Road. New business includes a CDBG grant agreement for the Blaine Station Project, financing with GMA, purchase of a fire engine, and a lease agreement with Monroe Country Day School.

• Conditional Use #4451 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Hardship Variance #4502 for same QuikTrip property
• Rezone #4641 at 275 Cherry Hill Road
• CDBG Grant Writing/Administrative & Related Grant Services for Blaine Station Project
• Purchase of a Fire Engine

City Council

The Monroe City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. After routine items such as Call to Order and Roll Call, the council will discuss a potential innovative grant application for Blaine Station. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Blaine Station potential Innovative Grant Application Discussion

The council discussed a potential Innovative CDBG grant for the Blain Station project, including a revised residential plan with 77 units and a Habitat for Humanity partnership. No formal action was taken; the council consensus was to continue the grant writing process and move forward with Phase 1. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed Blain Station grant and gave consensus to continue grant writing process (no formal vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting including approval of prior minutes and financial statements, a public forum, city update, and committee reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate issues.

• Approval of March 19, 2026, DDA minutes
• Review of February financials
• Public forum for resident input
• Discussion of downtown design, redevelopment projects, and entertainment draws
• Executive session on real estate issues

The Downtown Development Authority approved the purchase of a 0.14-acre parcel at 125 S. Wayne Street for up to $425,000, contingent on appraisal and interim financing. The vote was 6 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention. Routine approvals included the February 2026 financials and corrected March meeting minutes. Staff reported on the TAP Grant project, parking lot work, car show attendance, and planning for the America 250 event.

• Approved purchase of 0.14-acre parcel at 125 S. Wayne St. for up to $425,000 (6-0-1)
• Approved February 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes with edit (unanimous)
• Confirmed removal of Community Event Grant (from prior vote, revamp planned at annual retreat)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet on April 16, 2026, to approve minutes from the March 19 meeting and the February financial statements. The agenda also includes reports from the Chairman and Director, old and new business, and setting the next meeting for May 14. This is largely routine procedural business.

• Approve minutes from March 19, 2026 meeting
• Approve February 2026 financial statements
• Chairman's Report and Director's Report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026

The meeting was largely procedural. The board approved the February 2026 financial statements and the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes with a minor edit. No old or new business was discussed, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes with edit (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 financials (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 122-126 S Broad Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4460 for 122-126 S Broad Street

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 122-126 S. Broad Street, retroactively approving already-completed replacement of facades, windows, and doors. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4460 for 122-126 S. Broad Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple applications including a rezone of 1035 E Spring Street from residential R-1 to commercial B-2, along with related variances for parking, lot coverage, and a Life Activity Center. Other items include a Conditional Use, Hardship Variance, and Certificate of Appropriateness for a QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, a preliminary plat for Mill Village Cottage Court at 525 S Madison Avenue, and a regulating plan amendment for 308 W Highland Avenue.

• Conditional Use #4451 - QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Hardship Variance #4502 - QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4547 - 1035 E Spring Street from R-1 to B-2
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4552 - Life Activity Center at 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street

The Monroe Planning Commission denied a QuikTrip conditional use and hardship variance, and tabled its certificate of appropriateness pending further review. The commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat for six lots at 525 S Madison Avenue, a regulating plan amendment and special exception variance for 308 W Highland Avenue, and a rezone for 1035 E Spring Street to allow a surface parking lot. The minutes cut off before a decision was recorded on the eighth agenda item. These decisions determine which development proposals move forward and which must be revised or halted under current zoning rules.

• Conditional Use #4451 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street denied unanimously
• Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street denied unanimously
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 for QuikTrip tabled unanimously
• Preliminary Plat #4513 for Mill Village Cottage Court at 525 S Madison Avenue approved 3-0
• Regulating Plan Amendment #4554 at 308 W Highland Avenue approved unanimously
• Special Exception Variance #4555 at 308 W Highland Avenue approved unanimously
• Rezone #4547 for 1035 E Spring Street approved with conditions unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and decide on several land-use applications, including a QuikTrip conditional use and hardship variance at 1110 N Broad Street, a rezone at 1035 E Spring Street from R-1 to B-2, and a regulating plan amendment at 308 W Highland Avenue. The agenda also includes proclamations for Foster Care Awareness Month and Public Works Week, a workforce development update, and routine items such as appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, a beer/wine license application, and quotes for police equipment. Many items are repeated in different sections of the agenda.

• Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4547 at 1035 E Spring Street from R-1 to B-2
• Regulating Plan Amendment #4554 and Special Exception #4555 at 308 W Highland Avenue
• Application for Package License for Beer and Wine by Express, LLC
• North Midland Avenue Streetscape project and TAP Grant fee proposal PI 0019856

The Council approved a rezone from R-1 to B-2 and four variances for property at 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street, allowing a church parking lot and expansion. A regulating plan amendment and variance for a single-family home at 308 W Highland Avenue were also approved. Conditional Use and Hardship Variance for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street were tabled to June 9, 2026.

• Approved Rezone #4547 (R-1 to B-2) and Special Exception Variances #4548, #4549, #4550, and Hardship Variance #4551 for 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street (unanimous)
• Approved Regulating Plan Amendment #4554 and Special Exception Variance #4555 for 308 W Highland Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street until June 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved North Midland Avenue Streetscape CIP increase from $30,000 to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved TAP Grant Phase II fee proposal for $336,659.16 (80% reimbursable) for Davis, Madison, and Mears streets (unanimous)
• Approved sale of fourteen surplus vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved police security fence quote for $89,000 subject to City Administrator review (unanimous)
• Approved police evidence incinerator quote for $33,200 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request for 150 North Hammond Drive to B-3 (Highway Business District) and a special exception variance for 100 Cherry Hill Road to increase allowed parking. The agenda also includes a revision to the Planning & Zoning fee schedule, a TAP Grant project fee proposal, and two alcohol package sales license applications. Additionally, the Council will consider a Raw Water and Treatment Master Plan update and an environmental proposal for Alcovy River Park Phase II.

• Rezone #4449 - 150 North Hammond Drive to B-3 (Highway Business District)
• Special Exception Variance #4390 - 100 Cherry Hill Road to increase allowed parking
• Code / Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule - April 2026 Revision
• Application - Package License for Beer and Wine - 7Hills Monroe LLC
• Distilled Spirits, Beer and Wine Package Sales License - 1100 North Broad Street

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved nine items, including zoning changes, business licenses, and infrastructure project fees. The council updated the planning and zoning fee schedule and approved a long-term water treatment master plan through 2050. These decisions establish commercial development rules, fund environmental studies for Alcovy River Park, and set utility and fee structures that will affect local property owners and residents.

• Approved Special Exception Variance #4390 to allow 32 parking spaces at 100 Cherry Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone #4449 at 15 North Hammond Drive to B-3 zoning, limited to a contractor office (unanimous)
• Approved revised Planning & Zoning fee schedule, reducing first sign fee to $50 and adding a $50 mural application fee (unanimous)
• Approved $284,897 TAP Grant fee proposal for McDaniel Street environmental and design phases (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine package licenses for 7Hills Monroe, LLC and 1100 North Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved Raw Water and Treatment Master Plan update through 2050 (unanimous)
• Approved $35,800 for Phase II environmental studies and planning at Alcovy River Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering February through April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)