Laconia public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss committee reports on short-term rental regulations, a historic overlay district, downtown parking, and automated trash collection. New business items include a $10,680 Homeland Security grant for police SWAT equipment and a proposed amendment to the city's Wage and Compensation Plan. The City Manager will present financial, project, and economic development updates.

• Resolution 2024-29: acceptance of $10,680 Homeland Security grant for SWAT/SOU equipment for Police Department
• Proposed amendment to the Wage and Compensation Plan
• Regulation of Short Term Residential Rental Businesses (committee discussion)
• Proposed Historic Overlay District (committee discussion)
• Discussion on converting from manual to automated solid waste curbside collection

The Laconia City Council approved Resolution 2024-29 to accept a $10,680 Homeland Security Grant for SWAT/SOU equipment, with a public hearing scheduled for January 13, 2025. They also approved adding a Community Paramedic position to the Wage and Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2025. The meeting included a proclamation honoring Christmas Village volunteers and a nonpublic session on property matters.

• Approved Resolution 2024-29 accepting $10,680 Homeland Security Grant for SWAT/SOU equipment (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Resolution 2024-29 on January 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved amendment adding Community Paramedic position to Wage and Compensation Plan (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 with one correction
• Entered nonpublic session for property acquisition discussion (6-0)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes for 12 months (6-0)

Human Relations Committee

This is a meeting notice for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee of the Laconia Human Relations Committee. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, indicating the meeting is purely procedural or organizational.

• No agenda items listed

The committee approved one flyer for the Colonial Theater event and continued work on a second for library events. They assigned advertising tasks, discussed police presence and fees, and confirmed panelists and performers for the celebration.

• Approved Colonial Theater flyer
• Assigned advertising tasks to members
• Confirmed panelist Paula Chambers
• Confirmed Dr. Benaquist's attendance
• Ordered refreshments for all three events

City Council

The Public Works Subcommittee will discuss a request to change traffic patterns on Howard Street, making it one-way and prohibiting parking on one side. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting.

• Request to make Howard Street one way and no parking on one side of the street
• Acceptance of Public Works Subcommittee minutes from October 10, 2024

The Public Works Committee approved making the first section of Howard Street no parking on both sides, with a loading zone added near the Brick Front building. The full one-way and no-parking proposal was deferred to focus on the tightest area first. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved no parking on both sides of first section of Howard Street (3-0)
• Added loading zone to no-parking signs near Brick Front building (3-0)
• Deferred full one-way and odd-side no-parking proposal for later review

Police Commission

The Laconia Police Commission will consider accepting the retirement/resignation of Administrative Assistant Deborah M. Sawicki and approving out-of-state travel for Officer Bassett to the Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025. The commission will also review monthly activity reports for October and November 2024, including crime, traffic, and budget reports, and accept draft minutes from the October 16 meeting.

• Acceptance of resignation/retirement of Administrative Assistant Deborah M. Sawicki
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Officer Bassett to Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025
• Approval of draft minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting
• Review of Department Monthly Activity Highlights for October and November 2024
• Review of budget reports and monthly traffic reports for October and November 2024

The Laconia Police Commission unanimously approved two out-of-state travel requests: Officer Rick Bassett to attend the Special Olympics Winter World Games in Italy in March, and Captain Allan Graton and Sergeant Richard Carlson to attend Axon Week in Phoenix in April. The commission also accepted the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes and recognized the retirement of Administrative Assistant Deborah M. Sawicki after 45 years of service.

• Approved Officer Rick Bassett's out-of-state travel to Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025 in Italy (unanimous)
• Approved Captain Allan Graton and Sergeant Richard Carlson's travel to Axon Week in Phoenix, Arizona (unanimous)
• Accepted meeting minutes from October 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review the 2025/2026 budget and various operational needs. The meeting includes discussions on water main issues and several facility projects. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, real estate, or legal matters.

• 2025/2026 Budget
• Paugus Woods Pump Station Project
• Water main break on High Street
• Lead Service Line Inventory
• Endicott St East Water Main Extension

The Laconia Water Board approved the purchase of a 2024 GMC Savana Box truck for Unit #13, with a final cost not to exceed $75,000. The board also approved the minutes, accounts payable, and financial statement. Other items discussed included a printer/plotter purchase, a lead service line loan, and the 2025/2026 budget.

• Approved purchase of 2024 GMC Savana Box truck, cost not to exceed $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated December 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will decide on a demolition permit for 1014 Weirs Boulevard and receive updates from the City Council liaison and Planning Board. Old business includes reviewing a summary of the Lakes Region Heritage Commissions meeting and setting direction for a meeting with Rob Mora. The commission will also discuss planning and code enforcement advisory roles and take public comment.

• New business: 1014 Weirs Boulevard demolition permit
• City Council Liaison Report
• Planning Board update
• Direction of Heritage Commission meeting with Rob Mora
• Discussion on Planning & Code Enforcement Advisory Roles

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review November minutes and hear updates from work groups on the MLK Event, Endowment for Health, and banners/flags on city property. Old business includes the Multicultural Festival and a financial update showing a $2,000 annual allocation with $1,500 expended and a $19,500 Endowment for Health grant. New business covers discussions on Mingle Café, racism, housing, mental health, homelessness, Seacoast Outright, and NAACP. Public input will be taken.

• Work group reports on MLK Event, Endowment for Health, banners/flags on city property
• Old business: Multicultural Festival and financial update (annual allocation $2,000, expended $1,500, accrued $2,469.94, Endowment grant $19,500 with $500 expended)
• New business discussion topics: Mingle Café, racism, housing, mental health, homelessness, Seacoast Outright, NAACP
• Public comment period with 4-minute speaking limit

The committee approved the November minutes and discussed several ongoing projects, including the upcoming MLK Jr. Celebration, a grant from the Endowment for Health, and the Multicultural Festival's director search. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed MLK Jr. Celebration scheduled for Jan 19, 2025 at Colonial Theatre
• Discussed hiring a new Multicultural Festival director; no decision made
• Discussed potential Mingle Café in Laconia; Carrie and David to approach Belknap Mill

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider accepting bond bids for three bonds previously authorized by the City Council. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and call to order. No other substantive business is listed.

• Accept bond bids related to three bonds authorized by the City Council

The Finance Committee accepted the minutes from July 22, 2024, and reviewed bond bids for three projects: Technology Upgrades ($850,000), Library Repair ($360,000), and Weirs Dock Repair/Upgrade ($1,100,000). Bids were received from Bank of New Hampshire, Franklin Savings Bank, and New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank; Northway Bank declined and Meredith Village Savings Bank did not respond. The committee discussed the bids but deferred the vote to its next meeting, immediately following the City Council meeting that evening.

• Accepted minutes of July 22, 2024 Finance Subcommittee (3-0)
• Reviewed bond bids for Technology Upgrades, Library Repair, and Weirs Dock Repair/Upgrade; vote deferred to next meeting

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet after the regular City Council meeting to accept bond bids for three bonds previously authorized by the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and any other business that may come before the committee.

• Accept bond bids related to three bonds authorized by the City Council

The Finance Committee voted 3-0 to issue a $2,310,000 bond through the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank to fund technology upgrades, library repairs, and Weirs Dock repairs. The committee chose the Bond Bank over other bidders due to lower projected interest rates. The bond will be issued as a single 20-year registered bond with rates set at January 2025 issuance.

• Approved $2,310,000 bond issuance via NH Municipal Bond Bank (3-0)
• Selected NH Municipal Bond Bank over Bank of NH and Franklin Savings Bank
• Authorized Clerk and signers to execute loan agreement and issue Bond Anticipation Notes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three resolutions: bonding $1,100,000 for Weirs public boat dock repairs, accepting a $450,000 Partnership for Public Health grant for a Community Paramedic Program, and bonding for a replacement ladder truck for the Fire Department. Under new business, the Council will discuss allocating remaining State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Committee reports include topics such as short-term rental regulation, a proposed historic overlay district, and converting to automated solid waste collection.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-26: $1,100,000 bond for repairs and improvements to Weirs public boat docks
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-27: Authorize $450,000 grant from Partnership for Public Health for Community Paramedic Program in Laconia Fire Department
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-28: Bonding to purchase a replacement ladder truck for the Laconia Fire Department
• New business: Allocation of remaining State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Committee discussion on regulation of short-term residential rental businesses and converting to automated curbside solid waste collection

The Laconia City Council approved three major items: a $1.1 million bond for repairs to the Weirs public boat docks, a $1.725 million bond for a replacement ladder truck for the Fire Department, and a $450,000 grant acceptance for a Community Paramedic Program. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also allocated $127,500 in remaining federal COVID relief funds to offset welfare expenses and purchase voting machines.

• Approved $1.1M bond for Weirs public boat dock repairs (6-0)
• Approved $1.725M bond for replacement ladder truck (6-0)
• Approved $450,000 grant for Community Paramedic Program (6-0)
• Allocated $127,500 in remaining COVID relief funds for welfare and voting machines (6-0)

Electrical Aggregation Committee

The Electrical Aggregation Committee will meet to discuss and review the draft Laconia Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. No final decisions are expected; the primary focus is on the draft plan.

• Review of Laconia CCA Draft Plan (document: LACONIA CCA PLAN DRAFT 202410.PDF)
• Acceptance of minutes from previous meeting (September 10, 2024)

The Electrical Aggregation Committee met and discussed the draft Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan, raising numerous questions and comments about operational fees, contract processes, and customer notifications. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to forward all questions and comments to legal counsel and Colonial Power for review before the next meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive items.

• Accepted prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to forward CCA plan questions/comments to legal counsel and Colonial Power

Board of Library Trustees

The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports, including October 2024 financials and investment updates, then discuss several new business items. Key items include the FY26 budget request, a motion to hire, library closure for a city holiday luncheon, a Kati Preston event, and setting 2025 meeting dates.

• FY26 Budget Request discussion
• Motion to Hire
• Library Closure for City Holiday Luncheon
• Kati Preston Event
• 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees approved the proposed FY26 municipal budget request, budget highlights, and checking account budget as presented. The board also voted to extend a job offer to Hayden Cardinal for a library page position at $10.25 per hour, and approved closing the library for the city holiday luncheon on December 19, 2024. Additionally, the board appropriated $2,000 for a Kati Preston event, subject to finalizing dates and terms.

• Approved FY26 municipal budget request, budget highlights, and checking account budget (unanimous)
• Approved extending job offer to Hayden Cardinal for library page at $10.25/hour (unanimous)
• Approved closing library Dec 19, 2024, 11:45 am-1:45 pm for city employee luncheon (unanimous)
• Appropriated $2,000 for Kati Preston event, subject to mutually agreeable dates and terms (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (with Kneuer, Bassett, Vaillancourt abstaining)
• Approved September and October 2024 financials (unanimous)

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is meeting for a routine agenda that includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public hearings. No specific event applications or decisions are detailed in the provided agenda, which appears to be procedural boilerplate. The committee may consider continued or new public hearings, but no concrete items are identified.

• No specific event applications or proposals are listed in the agenda
• Meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and minutes approval
• Public hearings are scheduled, but no topics are specified

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider applications for a junk dealer license and a junk yard license for Reed's Salvage Co and Reed's Auto Wrecking Co. The board also will accept minutes and review several administratively approved event, vendor, and raffle licenses.

• Junk dealer license application for Reed's Salvage Co
• Junk yard license application for Reed's Auto Wrecking Co
• Raffle license for Lakes Region Wavemakers with $300 worth of scratch tickets as prize
• Event license for Easterseals NH on September 28, 2024 at Funspot
• Food vendor licenses for Chick-fil-A Westborough (Fridays in October at 51 Elm St) and Straws+ (September 9 & 16 at 51 Elm St)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and possible vote on a proposal to merge two lots at 1048 Watson Rd and Hayes Rd and construct 52 townhouses. The board will also hear conceptual presentations for a cluster development of 24 units at 238 White Oaks Rd and the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Laconia State School (Laconia Village). A continued public hearing will consider removing a sidewalk requirement at 758 Endicott St N.

• New public hearing and possible vote on merging two lots and building 52 townhouses at 1048 Watson Rd & Hayes Rd
• Conceptual presentation for a 12-building cluster development (24 units) at 238 White Oaks Rd
• Conceptual presentation for mixed-use redevelopment of the former Laconia State School (Laconia Village)
• Continued public hearing to amend a site plan by removing a sidewalk requirement at 758 Endicott St N
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) rankings for FY26

Water Commission

The Laconia Board of Water Commissioners will consider the 2025/2026 budget, the Paugus Woods Pump Station Project, and the Lead Service Line Inventory. Other agenda items include a printer/plotter purchase, LWW Properties, and cybersecurity updates. The board also plans a non-public session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Discussion of 2025/2026 budget
• Paugus Woods Pump Station Project
• Lead Service Line Inventory
• Printer/Plotter Purchase
• LWW Properties (real property)

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Downtown TIF Advisory Board. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, acceptance of previous meeting minutes, and sections for new and old business, but no specific items are listed under either. No decisions or discussions on concrete proposals are indicated.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda
• Only procedural actions: minutes approval and adjournment

Human Relations Committee

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee for the Laconia Human Relations Committee will meet on November 26, 2024. The agenda contains only the meeting time and location with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

• Meeting notice only; no substantive agenda items provided

City Council

The Land & Buildings Subcommittee of the Laconia City Council will hear requests from the Parks and Recreation Commission to name the Laconia Skate Park after Ben Emmond and the Laconia Community Center gym after Niel Young. Staff reports and the city's naming rights ordinance (Chapter 205-2) are included for review. The subcommittee may also take up other business before adjourning.

• Request to name Laconia Skate Park after Ben Emmond
• Request to name Laconia Community Center gym after Niel Young
• Staff reports and Chapter 205-2 (Naming Rights) provided as documents

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the draft Electric Aggregation Plan and vote on several funding resolutions. The body will also discuss public safety equipment and community grants.

• Resolution 2024-26: $1,100,000 bond for Weirs public boat docks repairs and improvements
• Resolution 2024-27: Grant up to $450,000 for a Fire Department Community Paramedic Program
• Resolution 2024-28: Bonding for a replacement Laconia Fire Department ladder truck
• Public Hearing on the draft Electric Aggregation Plan
• Taylor Community PILOT renewal agreement

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will consider authorizing the Chair to sign an Assumption and Assignment of Lease, receive updates on the Crosswinds Development and Solar projects, and review finances. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public input, and a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(b) for hiring a public employee. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2024.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on AIP Crosswinds Development Project
• Old business: Laconia Airport Solar Project
• Authorization for Chair to sign Assumption and Assignment of Lease
• Non-public session for hiring a public employee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a meeting with a standard agenda including call to order, minutes approval, public hearings, old and new business, a non-public session, and discussion of the Tax Warrant. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in the posted agenda.

• Discussion of Tax Warrant (no further details provided)

City Council

The Laconia City Council will meet jointly with the Laconia School Board to receive a presentation from Weston and Sampson regarding a site evaluation of student pickup operations at Elm Street Elementary School. This is the sole item on the agenda.

• Presentation from Weston and Sampson on site evaluation of student pickup operations at Elm Street Elementary School

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review facility use requests for the Weirs Community Park and Opechee Field. The body will also discuss budget reviews and summer 2024 rules and regulations.

• Facility use request: Paul Gareau for Weirs Community Park parking lot festivals on May 17 and October 11, 2025
• Facility use request: Paul Gareau for Weirs Community parking lot farmers market Saturdays, May 24 through October 4, 2025
• Facility use request: Lakes Region Girls Softball for Opechee Field D, April 1 through June 30, 2025
• Budget review
• Sub-committee meeting regarding summer 2024 rules and regulations

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will approve minutes and accounts payable from the prior meeting, then discuss new business including a printer/plotter purchase and a Partnership for Safe Water. Current business items include cybersecurity, the Paugus Woods Pump Station project, a succession plan, and the lead service line inventory. Ongoing topics such as grants, electronic billing, soil testing, and staffing will also be reviewed.

• Printer/Plotter Purchase
• Partnership For Safe Water
• Cybersecurity discussion
• Paugus Woods Pump Station Project
• Lead Service Line Inventory

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will review demolition permits for two properties, consider a city funding request, and discuss a donation to the Historical Society. The commission also plans to adopt its Rules of Procedure in a third draft.

• Demolition permit for 44 Centenary Avenue
• Demolition permit for 9 Kingsley Avenue
• Agency request for city funding (details in attached PDF)
• Donation to the Historical Society
• Acceptance of Rules of Procedure – Third Draft

Human Relations Committee

The Laconia Human Relations Committee will convene on November 12, 2024, to review meeting minutes, receive updates from work groups including the MLK Event and Banners/Flags committees, and discuss old business such as the Multicultural Festival and a financial update. The financial report shows a $2,000 annual allocation with $500 remaining, $2,469.94 in accrued funds, and a $19,500 Endowment for Health Grant with $19,000 unspent. New business includes community concerns about racism, housing, mental health, and homelessness, plus public input.

• Financial update: $2,000 annual allocation with $500 balance; $19,500 Endowment for Health Grant with $19,000 remaining
• Work group reports on MLK Event, Endowment for Health, banners/flags on city property, Rally/Sign, and Vision/Mission Statement
• Old business: Multicultural Festival update
• New business discussion topics: Mingle Café, racism, housing, mental health, homelessness
• Public comment period with 4-minute speaking limit per person

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment for permit duration, using Weirs TIF funds to rebuild docks, making Howard Street one-way, and an electric aggregation consultant. Action items include a fee waiver for Motorcycle Week parking, a city manager contract extension, and reconsidering a Housing Champion application. Committee reports will discuss short-term rental regulations, a historic overlay district, and automated trash collection.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-235-81 amending zoning permit duration
• Request to use Weirs TIF funds to rebuild and reconfigure Weirs docks
• Request to make Howard Street one-way with no parking on one side
• City Manager contract extension discussion
• Reconsideration of City Council vote on Housing Champion designation

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund will meet to approve previous minutes and review a treasurer's report. The body will discuss updates regarding proposals from Debbie Gibson, Tim Sample, and David Brody, as well as a Holocaust program.

• Debbie Gibson proposal
• Tim Sample update
• David Brody update
• Holocaust program update

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will receive reports from committees and the director, then consider new business including the FY26 budget request and a proposal from the Laconia Historical and Museum Society. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• FY26 Budget Request discussion
• Laconia Historical and Museum Society Proposal
• September 2024 Financials and Impact Fee Report
• Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management and Investment Returns reports through September 30, 2024
• Building Maintenance Financial Update

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee will meet to review and discuss the 2024 rankings for enterprise and non-enterprise fund projects. The agenda includes acceptance of previous meeting minutes and other business, but the primary focus is on the ranking documents.

• Review of Enterprise Fund Rankings 2024
• Review of Non-Enterprise Fund Rankings 2024
• Acceptance of draft minutes from October 17 and October 24 meetings

Board of Assessors

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Laconia Board of Assessors. The only substantive items are a non-public session to discuss two specific properties (37 Vantagepoint Dr. #2 and 64 Broadview #1) and a review of an Old To New Report. The board will also accept previous meeting minutes and handle routine administrative items.

• Non-public session for 156-545-14.013, 37 Vantagepoint Dr. #2
• Non-public session for 156-546-14.045, 64 Broadview #1
• Review of Old To New Report

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings and possibly vote on two special event applications: the Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival & Parade on November 30, 2024, and the NHTA 53rd Tow & Trade Show scheduled for May 16–18, 2025 at 76 Endicott Street North. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other business.

• SE2025-005: Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival & Parade on November 30, 2024, parade at 5 PM from Laconia High School
• SE2025-006: NHTA 53rd Tow & Trade Show from May 16–18, 2025 at 76 Endicott Street North

Licensing Board

The November 6, 2024, meeting of the Licensing Board was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will approve minutes and accounts payable, then discuss the August financial statement. Current business includes the Oil Spill Paugus Bay/Source Water Protection, cybersecurity, the Langley Cove Pump Station project, a succession plan, and the Lead Service Line Inventory. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel or legal matters.

• Approve minutes of October 21, 2024
• Approve accounts payable and financial statement
• Discuss Oil Spill Paugus Bay / Source Water Protection
• Lead Service Line Inventory update
• Langley Cove / Lady of the Lakes / Paugus Woods Pump Station Project

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and possible votes on several development proposals. The most significant item is a proposal to convert 29 commercial condo units at 382-394 Union Ave into residential apartments. The board will also consider two subdivisions on Old Prescott Hill Rd, a site plan amendment to remove a sidewalk requirement at 758 Endicott St N, and a conceptual presentation for two new apartment buildings at 77 & 97 New Salem St. A previously continued hearing for a 5 MW solar farm on White Oaks Rd has been postponed again to December.

• Conversion of 29 commercial condo units to residential apartments at 382, 386, 390 & 394 Union Ave
• Subdivision of Old Prescott Hill Rd parcel into four lots (PB2025-020)
• Subdivision of 136 Old Prescott Hill Rd into five lots (PB2025-021)
• Amendment to remove sidewalk requirement at 758 Endicott St N (PB2025-022)
• Conceptual review for two new residential apartment buildings at 77 & 97 New Salem St

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to designate Plantation Road and Colonial Road as emergency lanes, which would allow curbside solid waste collection. Presentations are scheduled on a municipal electric aggregation plan from Freedom Logistics and the NH Housing Champion Designation Program. New business includes an ordinance on permit duration, release of parking kiosk reserve funds, an inter-municipal agreement for Lakes Business Park, and a request to use Weirs TIF funds to reconfigure docks. Committee reports discuss short-term rental regulation, historic overlay district, and automated trash collection.

• Public hearing and resolution to designate Plantation Road and Colonial Road as emergency lanes
• Presentation from Freedom Logistics on municipal electric aggregation plan
• Ordinance 2024-235-81 regarding duration of permits
• Request to approve using Weirs TIF funds to rebuild and reconfigure Weirs docks
• Committee discussion on converting to automated solid waste curbside collection service

Board of Assessors

The Laconia Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine procedural items including approval of prior minutes and public hearings. Old business includes a property assessment matter for Formosa Co LLC (parcel 442-142-4). New business includes a non-public session and discussion of a property at 74 Aberry Dr. (parcel 227-364-16). The board will also review current use warrants, abatement slips, and timber warrants.

• Old business: Formosa Co LLC property assessment (parcel 442-142-4)
• New business: non-public session and 74 Aberry Dr. property (parcel 227-364-16)
• Review of current use warrants
• Review of abatement slips
• Review of timber warrants

Weirs TIF Advisory Board

The Weirs TIF Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates from the city on reconfiguring public docks and restoring the beach. The board will also review Weirs TIF financials and a proposed development activities wish list. Approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting
• Update on city action regarding reconfiguration of the public docks
• Update on city action regarding restoration of the beach
• Review of Weirs TIF financials
• Review of Weirs TIF proposed development activities wish list

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee will meet to receive presentations from the Water, Fire, and Police Departments. No specific project proposals or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation from Water Department
• Presentation from Fire Department
• Presentation from Police Department
• Public input period

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The board will meet to conduct procedural business, including the acceptance of minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. No specific new or old business items are listed on the agenda.

• Acceptance of minutes from September 25, 2024

Robert Hamel Community Service Recognition Award

The Robert A. Hamel Community Service Recognition Award Committee is meeting to determine how the award program will operate. The body will discuss operational policies, nomination criteria, and how often awards are given.

• Discussion of committee policy and procedures
• Setting criteria for nominations
• Discussion of award frequency

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider adoption of September 16, 2024 minutes, review multiple facility use requests for fields and parks in 2024-2025, and discuss old business regarding a sub-committee on summer rules. New business includes lanterns for the Pumpkin Festival, field paint breakdown, and unveiling of a statue at Opechee Park.

• 603 Bandits request Memorial Baseball Field for baseball games on May 17, 31, June 7, 28, and July 4, 2025
• Celebrate Laconia requests Stewart and Rotary Park for Lights Festival Parade from November 22 through January 5, 2025
• New Hampshire Baseball Academy requests Robbie Mills Complex baseball field for October 27, 2024
• Laconia Coed Softball requests Memorial Park Softball Field for April 1 through November 15, 2025
• Unveiling of statue at Opechee Park under new business

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to conduct an investment review with Citizens Bank. The body will also review NHPDIP accounts, the summary sheet of funds, and the Putnam Fund report.

• Investment review with Citizens Bank
• Review of NHPDIP accounts
• Review of summary sheet of funds
• Putnam Fund report

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current operational projects. The agenda includes updates on source water protection and infrastructure projects. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Oil Spill Paugus Bay /Source Water Protection
• Langley Cove /Lady of the Lakes /Paugus Woods Pump Station Project
• Lead Service Line Inventory
• Endicott St East Water Main Extension
• Maple Street Soil Testing

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will discuss a document revealing likely PFAS and other contamination at the solar project site, with the chair recommending tabling the issue for board review. The board will also consider a bid for snow removal services for the 2024/2025 season and approve previous meeting minutes. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Discussion of solar project document indicating PFAS contamination from former fire training site
• Bid for snow removal services for 2024/2025 season
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on AIP projects: SBG-15 Obstruction Removal and Crosswinds Development
• Review of finances

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee will meet to hear presentations from the Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Planning departments. The meeting is primarily focused on departmental updates and reports.

• Parks & Recreation department presentation
• Public Works department presentation
• Planning department presentation

Police Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting. The commission will consider personnel matters (commendations, resignations, promotions, and hirings), accept draft minutes from September 18, approve a notice of 2025 holidays, and review September 2024 activity reports including budget, traffic, and criminal investigative unit data. The chief will also give a report, and the public may comment.

• Personnel matters: commendations, resignations/retirements, promotions/classification changes
• Command staff reports on orders, bulletins, and hirings
• Acceptance of draft minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
• Notice of Holidays for 2025
• Review of September 2024 monthly activity highlights, criminal investigative unit report, budget reports, and traffic report

Colonial Theatre Advisory Board

The board will review event activity and income for the past quarter and discuss upcoming ticketed events. Members will also evaluate the current condition of the facility and the Maintenance & Capital Improvements Spreadsheet.

• Review of civic, community, and Spectacle events from the past quarter
• Discussion regarding the Colonial Theatre Non-Profit Organization
• Review of Colonial Theatre Expense Fund income and current state
• Update on the state of the facility and Maintenance & Capital Improvements Spreadsheet

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on supplemental funds for the Sanitary Sewer Fund to buy two vehicles. The body will also review a FEMA grant for a culvert crossing and a proposal to make Howard Street one-way.

• Resolution 2024-22: Supplemental appropriation for Sanitary Sewer Fund to purchase two new vehicles
• Resolution 2024-23: Acceptance of FEMA grant to replace Hilliard Road culvert crossing
• Request to make Howard Street one way with no parking on one side
• Request to move allocated parking spots for Colonial Residences Condominiums
• Presentation of the 10-year road Capital Improvement Plan

Human Relations Committee

The committee will meet to review work group progress and discuss a non-partisan candidate forum. The agenda includes updates on the Multicultural Festival and financial reports.

• Non-partisan Candidate Forum discussion
• Multicultural Festival updates
• MLK Event Committee progress
• Endowment for Health Committee progress
• Banners/flags on City Property Committee progress

City Council

The Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially decide on a request to make Howard Street one way and prohibit parking on one side. They will also receive a presentation on the 10-year road Capital Improvement Plan from Assistant Public Works Director Nate Guerette. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Request to make Howard Street one way and no parking on one side
• Presentation of the 10-year road Capital Improvement Plan by Nate Guerette
• Approval of Public Works Subcommittee minutes from June 3 and June 17, 2024

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss the third draft of its Rules of Procedure. The body will also address a donation from Legacy at Laconia.

• Review of Rules of Procedure - Third Draft
• Discussion of Legacy at Laconia Donation

The Laconia Heritage Commission voted to accept the updated Rules of Procedure, pending final approval at the next meeting when a full quorum is present. They also approved sending answers to Tara Shore's questions about historic preservation, with minor wording changes, and approved a $500 donation from the donation account. No demolition permits were submitted, and no public comments were made.

• Approved updated Rules of Procedure (motion to accept when full board present, all in favor)
• Approved sending answers to Tara Shore's questions with suggested changes (all in favor)
• Approved $500 donation to Tara Shore from donation account (all in favor)
• Accepted September 4, 2024 minutes (all in favor)

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund will meet to review treasurer reports and hear presentations from the Granite State Bell Ringers, Carter Mountain Brass Band, and the NH Pumpkin Festival. The body will also discuss upcoming events including Sixties Mania and Tim Sample.

• Presentation by Debbie Gibson: Granite State Bell Ringers / Carter Mountain Brass Band
• Presentation by Karmen Gifford: NH Pumpkin Festival
• Recap of Temptations show
• Discussion of Sixties mania event on October 17, 2024
• Discussion of Tim Sample event on November 15, 2024

Water Commission

The Water Commission will approve minutes and accounts payable, then discuss the June financial statement and a lead service line inventory. Current business includes an update on the oil spill at Paugus Bay and source water protection, cybersecurity, and the Langley Cove/Lady of the Lakes/Paugus Woods pump station project. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, hiring, litigation, and real property matters.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024
• Approval of accounts payable and financial statement
• Discussion of June financial statement
• Lead service line inventory update
• Oil spill at Paugus Bay / source water protection update

Capital Improvement Committee

This meeting is largely procedural: the committee will elect officers, establish meeting processes, and handle introductions. No specific capital improvement projects or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of committee officers
• Establishment of meeting process and organization
• Introduction of committee members and staff

Special Events Review Committee

This meeting of the Laconia Special Events Technical Review Committee consists solely of procedural items: call to order, roll call, acceptance of previous minutes, and generic sections for public hearings and other business. No specific applications, proposals, or votes are identified in the agenda.

Licensing Board

This meeting of the Laconia Licensing Board scheduled for October 2, 2024, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included administrative approval of an Easterseals NH event, a food vendor at 51 Elm St, a raffle for Camp Resilience, and a new application from Green Mountain LLC dba Chick-fil-A Westborough for October Fridays at 51 Elm St.

• Event- Easterseals NH on September 28, 2024 at Funspot (administratively approved)
• IV- Straws+ food vendor at 51 Elm St on September 9th & 16th (administratively approved)
• RAF- Camp Resilience raffle with drawing date September 7, 2024 (administratively approved)
• IV- Green Mountain LLC dba Chick-fil-A Westborough – every Friday in October at 51 Elm St from 11am-6:30pm (new business, not acted upon)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and possible votes on several development proposals, including a 60-unit condominium at 1160 & 1182 Union Ave, conversions of single-family and two-unit buildings to multi-family housing, a site plan amendment for three single-family units at The Gardens, and an extension for a home in a wetland buffer. A proposed 5 MW solar farm on White Oaks Rd has been deferred to the November 4 meeting. The board will also accept previous meeting minutes and receive reports from city departments and liaisons.

• PB2025-009: Merge two lots at 1160 & 1182 Union Ave into a 60-unit condominium building
• PB2025-004: Change 155 Lake St from single-family to multi-family use
• PB2025-012: Change 24-26 Winter St from two-unit to multifamily residential
• PB2025-013: Amend approved site plan at Endicott St E The Gardens to add three single-family units
• PB2025-014: 5 MW photovoltaic power station on White Oaks Rd moved to November 4 meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hear committee reports on finances, investment, policy, buildings and grounds, and technology. They will consider draft policies including a new mission statement, no trespass, and behavior. New business items include a 10-Year Plan, skylight repair, and library grounds maintenance. The meeting also covers approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Draft No Trespass Policy
• Draft Behavior Policy
• 10-Year Plan discussion
• Skylight Repair
• Library Grounds Maintenance

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss a bridge loan payment. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and one specific financial matter.

• Bridge loan payment

Water Commission

The Laconia Water Commission will consider approving the minutes from September 3, 2024, and accounts payable. New business includes discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2031 and the City Manager's 10-Year Plan. Current business covers the Paugus Bay oil spill, water main projects, cybersecurity, and the Langley Cove/Lady of the Lakes/Paugus Woods pump station project. A non-public session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Capital Improvement Plan 2026–2031
• City Manager's 10-Year Plan
• Oil Spill Paugus Bay / Source Water Protection
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Langley Cove / Lady of the Lakes / Paugus Woods Pump Station Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the sale of city-owned property on Woodland Avenue. New business includes accepting a $47,607.50 highway safety grant for the police department, a lease agreement with 11 Corporate Aviation at the airport, and a fully funded grant to replace the Mill Street pedestrian bridge. Committees will discuss regulation of short-term rentals, a proposed historic overlay district, and converting to automated solid waste collection.

• Public hearing on sale of city-owned property at Tax Map 407/247/35 on Woodland Avenue
• Resolution 2024-20: acceptance of $47,607.50 Office of Highway Safety Grant for Laconia Police Department
• Lease agreement between City/Laconia Airport Authority and 11 Corporate Aviation, LLC
• Resolution 2024-21: acceptance of fully funded grant to replace Mill Street pedestrian bridge
• City Council support for Housing Opportunity Planning (HOP) Grant application and Housing Champion designation

Human Relations Committee

This is a meeting notice for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee of the Laconia Human Relations Committee. The agenda does not list any specific items to be decided or discussed; it is purely procedural.

Human Relations Committee

The Laconia Human Relations Committee will discuss and plan a Community Cultural Awareness Training Program as its main action item. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date. Public comment is invited with a four-minute limit per speaker.

• Planning for Community Cultural Awareness Training Program
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting date to be determined
• Public comment period with 4-minute limit per person

Police Commission

The Police Commission will swear in four officers and review monthly activity, traffic, and fleet reports for July and August 2024. The body will also consider requests for dispatchers to attend out-of-state training.

• Swearing in of Officers Ethan Hutchinson, Domenic Pietrafesa, Frank Heckler, and Parker Normand
• Out-of-state school requests for Dispatcher Dow, Dispatcher Copp, and Dispatcher Mountford
• Review of July and August 2024 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of July and August 2024 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Reports
• Review of July and August 2024 Monthly Traffic and Fleet Reports

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review facility use requests for various sporting events and seminars. Members will also discuss a key policy, kayak rentals at Opechee, and a date for the Water Lantern event.

• Facility use request: Rock Steady Boxing at Wow Trail on September 21, 2024
• Facility use request: NH Interscholastic Athletic Assoc. at Bartlett Beach on October 5, 2024
• Facility use request: 603 Bandits at Robbie Mills Sports complex for July 4-6, 2024
• Administrative approval: Hometown Senior Solutions Medicare seminar at Laconia Community Center on November 8, 2024
• Discussion of Key Policy and Opechee kayak rentals

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet to discuss a city request for funds, updates on the Grace Smith Trust and MS 9 & 10, and a capital reserve funds workbook. They will also consider a cemetery presentation and questions from Glenn Smith and Mr. Anderson. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• City request for funds (item 6)
• Grace Smith Trust discussion with Chief Canfield (item 3)
• Cemetery presentations (item 4)
• MS 9 & 10 update (item 5)
• Capital Reserve Funds workbook by Mr. Anderson (item 9)

The Trustees approved releasing the remaining 20% of cemetery trust income to five cemeteries, totaling $12,984.20. They also approved reimbursing the City $239,256.50 for FY24 expenses, with one abstention. A request to use Grace Smith Trust funds for a housing consultant was discussed but no motion was made, as Trustees felt it did not comply with the trust terms. The Trustees also allowed the city to use unallocated interest from a non-capital reserve account.

• Approved minutes of July 22 and September 12 meetings
• Released 20% cemetery trust income: Sacred Heart $1,960.20, Sacred Heart Assn $6,333.00, St. Lambert $484.60, Bayside $2,193.20, Union $2,013.20
• Approved $239,256.50 reimbursement to City (2-0-1, Anderson abstained)
• Allowed city to use unallocated interest from non-capital reserve account
• Denied Grace Smith Trust funds for housing consultant (no motion made)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will discuss and potentially authorize the chair to sign a lease agreement. The board will also receive updates on two AIP projects: the SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project and the CROSSWINDS Development Project. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, a public input period, a review of finances, and old/new business.

• Authorization for chair to sign a lease agreement (New Business item 6a)
• Update on SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project (AIP Projects)
• Update on CROSSWINDS Development Project (AIP Projects)
• Review of airport finances
• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes

The Laconia Airport Authority unanimously approved the minutes of the August 15, 2024 meeting. The board authorized the Chair to sign a lease agreement with 11 Corporate Aviation, LLC for DZ-3 of the Crosswinds Development, contingent on legal counsel review. A discussion on the Laconia Airport Solar Project was tabled to allow board members time to review a document about potential PFAS contamination.

• Approved August 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign lease with 11 Corporate Aviation, LLC for DZ-3, contingent on legal counsel review (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Laconia Airport Solar Project

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet for a tour of city cemeteries led by Parks & Recreation Director Amy Lovisek. The body will also review minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting.

• Tour of City Cemeteries with Amy Lovisek, Director of Parks & Recreation

The Trustees of the Trust Fund held a tour of seven city cemeteries with the Director of Parks and Rec, noting several maintenance and safety concerns. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational. Issues included knocked-over tombstones, a fallen tree, lack of formal entrance at Mead Cemetery, moss on steps at Round Bay, and erosion at Meredith Bridge Cemetery.

• No formal decisions made; tour was informational
• Noted knocked-over tombstones at Hillside Cemetery
• Noted fallen tree at Blaisdale Cemetery from April storms
• Noted lack of formal entrance at Mead Cemetery as safety issue
• Noted moss on steps at Round Bay Cemetery as safety issue
• Noted erosion and leaning tree at Meredith Bridge Cemetery

Human Relations Committee

The Laconia Human Relations Committee will review August minutes, discuss using TM-CEI grant funds for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in January 2025, and continue planning a 'Sharing Benches/Human Library' initiative. New business includes brainstorming grant ideas led by Carrie Chandler. The committee holds a $19,500 grant balance from a $20,000 award.

• Discussion on funding MLK Jr. celebration at Colonial Theater, Jan 19, 2025
• Continued planning for 'Human Library' project in partnership with Laconia Public Library
• Review of grant purpose and areas for community trust-building (mental health stigma, homelessness, political divide)
• Grant balance: $19,500 of $20,000 remaining
• Next meeting set for Oct 12, 2024 at Laconia Housing Authority Conference Room

Electrical Aggregation Committee

This is a mostly procedural meeting of the Laconia Electrical Aggregation Committee. The only substantive item is a consultant recommendation under new business, though no details are provided in the agenda. The committee will also approve previous minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Consultant Recommendation (no specifics given)

The Electrical Aggregation Committee unanimously recommended that the City work with Freedom Energy Logistics to develop a community power aggregation plan for City Council review and approval. The recommendation follows discussion of the consultant choice, legal review, and the process ahead, including public hearings and PUC approval. The program would only launch if rates are lower than current ones.

• Recommended Freedom Energy Logistics to develop community power aggregation plan (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from previous meeting as written

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a grant for polling places. The body is also considering funding for police substance abuse activities and fire station repairs.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-18 regarding Center for Tech and Civic Life Grant for polling places
• Resolution 2024-19 to accept a grant up to $25,000 for Laconia Police Department substance abuse reduction activities
• Request to use ARPA funds to replace apparatus bay door systems at Laconia Fire Department Weirs Station
• Sale of City-owned property on Woodland Avenue (Tax Map 407/247/35)
• Review of the Noise Ordinance and the Accept As-Is program guidance

The Laconia City Council approved several grants and expenditures, including a $20,000 grant for polling place equipment, $15,000 in ARPA funds for fire station door replacements, and $63,660 for an Elm Street School traffic study. The council also approved appointments to boards and commissions, and tabled a proposal to change the Accept As-Is road guidance. A public hearing was held for the election grant, and a presentation on a Mobile Integrated Health program was given.

• Approved Resolution 2024-18: $20,000 Center for Tech and Civic Life grant for polling place equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-19: $25,000 grant for substance abuse reduction activities for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 ARPA funds for replacing apparatus bay doors at Weirs Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved $63,660 for Elm Street School traffic study, funded with ARPA funds and impact fees (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Boards and Commissions as recommended (5-0)
• Tabled proposal to change Accept As-Is road guidance (100% to majority abutters) for rewording
• Scheduled public hearing for 9/23/24 on sale of city-owned property on Woodland Avenue
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting as distributed

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee will meet to review work group progress and discuss a non-partisan candidate forum. The body will also address the Multicultural Festival and accept minutes from the August 12, 2024, meeting.

• Non-partisan Candidate Forum
• Multicultural Festival
• MLK Event Committee updates
• Endowment for Health Committee updates
• Banners/flags on City Property Committee updates

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will consider three demolition permit applications at 42 Centenary Avenue, 354 Weirs Boulevard Unit 1, and 228 Leighton Avenue North. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from July 23, 2024, and updates from the City Council liaison and Planning Board. No other substantive new business or ordinances are listed.

• 42 Centenary Avenue demolition permit application
• 354 Weirs Boulevard Unit 1 demolition permit application
• 228 Leighton Avenue North demolition permit application

The Laconia Heritage Commission approved demolition permits for 42 Centenary Avenue and 228 Leighton Avenue North, and tabled a permit for 354 Weirs Boulevard Unit 1 due to questions about its age. The commission also tabled discussion of its rules of procedure until all members are present.

• Approved demolition permit for 42 Centenary Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved demolition permit for 228 Leighton Avenue North (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition permit for 354 Weirs Boulevard Unit 1
• Tabled rules of procedure third draft until next meeting

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings and consider votes on three applications: a parking permit for 30 spaces at 120 Endicott St N (June 14-22, 2025, 8AM-11PM), the Fantastic Forage Mushroom Festival at 2075 Parade Rd (Sept 28-29, 2024), and Pumpkin Fest (Oct 26-27, 2024). The committee may deliberate and vote on each application.

• PL2024-0085: parking for 30 spaces at 120 Endicott St N from June 14-22, 2025
• SE 2025-001: Fantastic Forage Mushroom Festival at 2075 Parade Rd, Sept 28-29, 2024
• SE 2025-002: Pumpkin Fest on Oct 26-27, 2024
• Acceptance of prior meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will approve minutes from July 3, 2024, and review several licensing items already approved administratively, including a 4th of July event permit for the Belknap County Republican Committee and a raffle for the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation. Under new business, the board will consider applications for a boxing event at Downtown Gym, a mushroom festival, and a family reunion at the 1848 Inn.

• Approval of draft minutes from July 3, 2024
• Administrative approval of 4th of July event by Belknap County Republican Committee
• Administrative approval of IV- Fresh! event at Opechee Park on August 24, 2024
• Administrative approval of RAF- Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation drawing on October 31, 2024
• New business applications: Downtown Gym Rock Steady Boxing event (Sept 21), Fantastic Forage Mushroom Festival (Sept 28-29), 1848 Inn family reunion (Sept 13-14)

The Laconia Licensing Board unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including three licensing renewals, two special events, and an outdoor loudspeaker permit. The meeting was brief, lasting only two minutes, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved July 3, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved licensing items 5.A-5.C: 4th of July Belknap County Republican Committee, IV- Fresh!, RAF- Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved event for Downtown Gym Rock Steady Boxing Lakes Region (unanimous)
• Approved event for Fantastic Forage Mushroom Festival (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor loudspeaker for 1848 Inn (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current operational issues. Key topics include source water protection following an oil spill in Paugus Bay and the status of 2024 water main projects.

• Oil spill in Paugus Bay and source water protection
• 2024 Water Main Projects
• Lady of the Lakes Project
• Endicott St East Water Main Extension
• Maple Street soil testing

The Laconia Water Board approved minutes and accounts payable, and discussed several projects. No formal votes were taken on new business. The retail water project was discussed and deemed not worth pursuing due to low return. The board also discussed taking ownership of the Paugus Woods Pump Station and tracking 17 initiatives.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated September 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed retail water project, determined not enough return to proceed
• Discussed taking ownership of Paugus Woods Pump Station for Langley Cove/Lady of the Lakes projects
• Requested 3, 5, and 10-year plan for water pipe replacement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several property development requests and a zoning ordinance amendment. The board is considering changes to multifamily uses and the expiration of old variances.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment to expire unexercised variances and special exceptions authorized before August 19, 2013
• Proposal to subdivide 1921 Parade Rd into four single-family lots
• Proposal to convert 30 Winter St into a three-unit multifamily building
• Proposal to change 92 Pine St from single-family to multifamily use
• Application amendment for 17 Bay St to allow private trash removal

Electrical Aggregation Committee

The Electrical Aggregation Committee is meeting to consider new business including a presentation from Freedom Energy on Community Power and group net metering, as well as procurement for city buildings. The committee will also accept minutes from prior meetings and set the next meeting date.

• Freedom Energy presentation on Community Power
• Discussion on group net metering
• Procurement for city buildings

The Electrical Aggregation Committee heard a presentation from Freedom Energy on community power, group net metering, and procurement for city buildings. Members discussed moving the proposal forward to the City Council, but no formal action was taken. The next meeting date was not set.

• Accepted minutes from previous meeting as presented
• Heard presentation from Freedom Energy on community power and net metering
• Discussed moving Freedom Energy proposal to City Council (no vote)

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The Laconia Downtown TIF Advisory Board holds a meeting with routine procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes approval) and one new-business item: landscaping for the Town of Meredith. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Town of Meredith Landscaping (new business)

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board met and accepted prior minutes. They discussed a potential 'Festival Street' on Canal St., food trucks, a Special Events Coordinator position, and the WOW Trail. The board requested more information on the bridge loan payment and expressed concerns about Pumpkin Fest not being primarily downtown. No formal votes were taken.

• Accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Discussed 'Festival Street' on Canal St.; staff to research curbing/parking
• Discussed food trucks within the city
• Discussed Special Events Coordinator position
• Discussed Economic Developer position and its role in TIF
• Discussed WOW Trail extension and appeal
• Requested more info on bridge loan payment; staff to present next meeting
• Discussed Pumpkin Fest application; board concerned event not primarily downtown

City Council

The Laconia City Council is holding seven public hearings, including on an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and two COPS grants totaling $252,000 for police technology and recruitment/retention. The council will also consider lowering the speed limit and restricting truck traffic on Pickerel Pond Road, a CDBG grant for senior center kitchen upgrades, and a sewer connection waiver ordinance. New business includes amendments to the wage and compensation plan and a grant for polling places.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-235-41-A – Residential Accessory Uses (ADU)
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-16: $77,000 COPS grant for technology and equipment
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-17: $175,000 COPS grant for police recruitment and retention
• Public hearing on request to lower speed limit and restrict truck traffic on Pickerel Pond Road
• Public hearing on proposed application for up to $25,000 CDBG Planning Study Grant Funds for Laconia Senior Center kitchen improvements

The Laconia City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including allowing accessory dwelling units by right, amending sewer connection waivers, and lowering the speed limit on Pickerel Pond Road to 25 mph with a 20,000-pound weight limit. The council also accepted two COPS grants totaling $252,000 for police equipment and recruitment, and approved a CDBG application for senior center kitchen improvements. Board appointments were tabled for further review.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-235-41-A allowing accessory dwelling units by right (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-189-5:a amending public sewer connection waivers (6-0)
• Approved lowering Pickerel Pond Road speed limit to 25 mph and weight limit to 20,000 lbs (6-0)
• Accepted COPS grant of $77,000 for police technology and equipment (6-0)
• Accepted COPS grant of $175,000 for police recruitment and retention (6-0)
• Approved CDBG application for up to $25,000 for senior center kitchen study (6-0)
• Approved Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (6-0)
• Tabled board and commission appointments until next meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews of individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to City Boards and Commissions. The body will also review minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.

• Interviews for City Boards and Commissions appointments

The Appointments Subcommittee met and approved the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting unanimously. The subcommittee interviewed one applicant for appointment to a city board or commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 13, 2024 Appointments Subcommittee minutes (unanimous)
• Interviewed one applicant for board or commission appointment

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Laconia Parks and Recreation Commission will review several facility use requests for soccer practices, picnic events, and a fundraiser at various parks. They will also consider administrative approvals for beach and park permits. A key item is organizing a sub-committee to discuss summer 2024 rules and regulations. Department reports and park association minutes will be received.

• Boys and girls soccer practices at Opechee Park fields A-D (September 2 – November 1, 2024)
• Robbie Mills at Laconia High School for soccer practice (August 26 – November 1, 2024)
• WOW Trail Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K at Opechee Park Smith Track (October 25-26, 2024)
• Administrative approvals for beach/park events: Bartlett Beach, Bond Beach, Opechee Cove
• New business: Organization of sub-committee meeting on summer 2024 rules and regulations

The Laconia Parks and Recreation Commission approved seven facility use requests, including soccer practices at Opechee Park and Laconia High School, a picnic at Opechee Cove, a parking fundraiser for Motorcycle Week, and a run/walk event. The commission also discussed installing AEDs at athletic locations and scheduled a subcommittee meeting to review summer rules. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved boys' soccer practice at Opechee Park fields C & D (July 17-Aug 29) (unanimous)
• Approved boys' soccer practice at Opechee Park fields C & D (Sept 2-Nov 1) (unanimous)
• Approved girls' soccer practice at Opechee Park fields A & B (Sept 2-Nov 1) (unanimous)
• Approved soccer practice at Robbie Mills (Aug 26-Nov 1) (unanimous)
• Approved picnic at Opechee Cove for Hands Across the Table (Aug 21) (unanimous)
• Approved parking fundraiser for Weirs Action Committee (June 14-22, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved WOW Trail run/walk at Opechee Park-Smith Track (Oct 25-26) (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Laconia Water Commission will approve minutes and financial statements, then discuss new and current business items including an oil spill in Paugus Bay affecting source water, 2024 water main projects, cybersecurity, and Langley Cove. The board will also go into non-public session under state law to discuss personnel matters and potential real estate or legal issues.

• Oil Spill Paugus Bay / Source Water Protection
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Cybersecurity
• Langley Cove
• Succession Plan

The Laconia Water Commission approved the superintendent's annual step increase effective August 6, 2024, following a favorable review in non-public session. The board also approved the June financials, the accounts payable, and the minutes from the previous meeting. New business included approval for the superintendent to attend a supervisory course starting in January.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated August 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved superintendent's attendance at a supervisory course starting in January
• Awarded superintendent annual step increase effective August 6, 2024 (unanimous in non-public session)
• Sealed non-public session minutes for one year (unanimous)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review finances, and receive updates on ongoing AIP projects including obstruction removal and the Crosswinds development. Old business includes discussion of a compass rose, taxiway line painting, and a realtor report regarding 15 Airport Road. The board will also enter a non-public session for personnel matters.

• Update on SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project
• Update on Crosswinds Development Project
• Discussion of painting taxiway lines and piano keys
• Realtor report regarding 15 Airport Road
• Non-public session for employee dismissal, promotion, or compensation

City Council

The Appointments Subcommittee of the Laconia City Council will meet to conduct interviews for individuals interested in being reappointed or appointed to the city's boards and commissions. The agenda includes acceptance of minutes from prior meetings and any other business. No fiscal or legislative actions are scheduled.

• Interviews for reappointment or appointment to city boards and commissions
• Acceptance of minutes from March 20 and March 25, 2024 appointments committee meetings

Laconia Putnam Fund

This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions expected. The board will approve previous minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss upcoming shows including the Temptations and Sixtiesmania, as well as reports on Holocaust remembrance and an author event.

• Discussion of upcoming shows: Temptations, Sixtiesmania, Tim Sample
• Report on Holocaust remembrance
• Report on Author event
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024

City Council

The Laconia City Council is meeting in a non-public session under state law to discuss the dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee. No other business is on the agenda, and no public discussion or votes on policy items are scheduled.

• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) for personnel matters

The Laconia City Council held a special non-public session on August 12, 2024, to discuss matters related to the dismissal, promotion, or compensation of a public employee. The council voted unanimously to enter the session, and later voted 6-0 to seal the minutes of that session for six months. No other substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a) (6-0)
• Returned to public session (5-0, Councilor Soucy absent)
• Sealed non-public session minutes for 6 months (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding bonding for library repairs and fire prevention ordinances. The body will also consider several police grants and traffic orders for local events.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-14 for library repair bonding
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-149 regarding Article I, Fire Prevention
• Resolution 2024-16 to accept a $77,000 COPS grant for technology and equipment
• Resolution 2024-17 to accept a $175,000 COPS grant for police recruitment and retention
• Acceptance of $5,000 from Gary A. Bossey for a police department firearms range

The Laconia City Council approved a $360,000 bond to fund repairs to the Gale Memorial Library, and also approved several other items including temporary traffic orders for local events, acceptance of police grants, and a no-parking zone on Dixon Street. The council also tabled a fire prevention ordinance pending state review and directed the city manager to issue a request for qualifications for potential housing development on city-owned land.

• Approved $360,000 bond for library repairs (6-0)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2024-12 for Belknap Mill Sock Hop (6-0)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2024-13 for Runaway Pumpkin (6-0)
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2024-14 for Pumpkin Festival (6-0)
• Accepted $77,000 COPS grant for technology and equipment (6-0)
• Accepted $175,000 COPS grant for officer recruitment and retention (6-0)
• Approved no-parking zone on odd side of Dixon Street (5-1)
• Tabled fire prevention ordinance pending state review (6-0)

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee is meeting to review work group progress and financial reports. The body will discuss a non-partisan candidate forum and a multicultural festival scheduled for August 14, 2024.

• Multicultural Festival meeting on August 14, 2024, at Belknap Mill
• Non-partisan Candidate Forum
• MLK Event Committee updates
• Banners/flags on City Property Committee updates
• Endowment for Health Committee updates

The Laconia Human Relations Committee approved using up to $3,225 from the NH Endowment for Health grant to pay for the Colonial Theatre rental and other expenses for the 2025 MLK Celebration, contingent on grant committee approval and fundraising efforts. The committee also agreed to support a non-partisan candidate forum on October 15, 2024, and discussed plans for a Human Library project with the Laconia Library.

• Approved up to $3,225 from NH Endowment for Health grant for 2025 MLK event venue and expenses
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes with no changes
• Agreed to go on record as supporter of non-partisan candidate forum on October 15, 2024
• Noted $2,000 received July 1, 2024; $1,500 expended to Multicultural Festival; balance $2,969.94
• Noted grant balance of $19,500
• Discussed Human Library project with Laconia Library; no formal action
• Noted resignation of Tamara as Multicultural Festival co-chair; festival set for September 7

Electrical Aggregation Committee

The Electrical Aggregation Committee will meet to discuss new business, including a presentation from Standard Power. They will also consider minutes from previous meetings and set the next meeting date.

• Standard Power Presentation under New Business

The Electrical Aggregation Committee heard a presentation from Standard Power on energy supplies and discussed differences between vendors. No formal decisions were made. Staff will work to add City Hall to the existing Freedom contract and will contact Standard Power with follow-up questions. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Heard Standard Power presentation (no vote)
• Discussed adding City Hall to Freedom contract (no vote)
• Staff to contact Standard Power with questions (no vote)
• Next meeting date to be determined (no vote)

Human Relations Committee

The committee is planning social interaction events to increase community understanding and trust using a $20,000 grant. Members are discussing potential collaborations with the Laconia Multicultural Festival and the Colonial Theater.

• Proposed $3,225.00 funding request for Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Jan 19, 2025
• Discussion of 'Sharing Benches/Human Library' event for Laconia Multicultural Festival on Sept 7, 2024
• Proposed 'Lost Boundaries' screenings at Laconia Library on Jan 17 and Jan 24, 2025
• Review of May 23 event which had approximately 100 attendees
• Grant balance reported as $19,500

The Laconia Human Relations Committee discussed but took no formal votes. Members favored a 'Human Library' event and will contact the Laconia Public Library director to explore it. A funding request for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was deferred to a future meeting after concerns about using grant funds.

• Human Library concept favored; next step is meeting with library director
• MLK Celebration funding request deferred to upcoming HRC meeting
• Interest sign-up sheet for Human Library planned for Multicultural Festival
• Next meeting set for September 12, 2024 at Laconia Housing Authority

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is holding a meeting with only standard procedural sections: call to order, roll call, approval of past minutes, and placeholder sections for public hearings and other business. No specific applications, events, or action items are listed on the agenda.

Licensing Board

The August 7, 2024 Licensing Board meeting is cancelled because no applications were received. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current operational issues. The agenda includes updates on water main projects and an oil spill in Paugus Bay.

• Oil Spill Paugus Bay /Source Water Protection
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Cybersecurity
• Endicott St East and Summit Ave Water Main Extension
• Maple Street Soil Testing

Planning Board

The Laconia Planning Board will hold public hearings on a subdivision at 1921 Parade Rd, a residential development with accessory cottages at 130 Prescott Ave, and a proposed zoning amendment to permit accessory dwelling units by right for single-family residences. A presentation will also be given on a new 911 Call Center at 311 Meredith Center Rd. The board may vote on these items.

• Subdivision of 1921 Parade Rd into four single-family lots
• Construction of a single-family residence and four accessory cottages at 130 Prescott Ave
• Zoning ordinance amendment to allow accessory dwelling units by right for single-family residences
• Presentation of plans for a new 911 Call Center at 311 Meredith Center Rd
• Acceptance of minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting

The Laconia Planning Board unanimously endorsed a zoning ordinance amendment to permit Accessory Dwelling Units by right for single-family residences, which will be forwarded to the City Council for a vote. The board also unanimously approved a residential site plan for 130 Prescott Avenue with conditions, including impact fees of $3,814.80 per unit. A public hearing for 1921 Parade Rd was continued to September 3rd due to improper abutter notification.

• Endorsed ADU zoning amendment for single-family residences (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 130 Prescott Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued 1921 Parade Rd hearing to Sept 3 (no vote)
• Accepted July 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

This is a meeting notice for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee of the Laconia Human Relations Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items to discuss.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee met on July 31, 2024, and discussed funding options for the 2025 event. The committee agreed to request that the LHRC fund the event from the NH Endowment grant at its next meeting on August 12. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agreed to ask LHRC to fund 2025 MLK event from NH Endowment grant

Board of Library Trustees

The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees will hear reports on finances, investments, and building maintenance, then take up old business including annual reporting to the city and officer elections. New business items include discussion of nonresident fees, a motion to hire, page compensation, the Napoleon Gale distribution, and the FY25 budget.

• Discussion of nonresident fees for library services
• Motion to hire new staff
• Page compensation adjustment
• Napoleon Gale distribution
• FY25 budget discussion

The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees approved several actions, including hiring a new page, raising an existing page's pay, changing how endowment funds are reported, and amending the FY25 budget. They also discussed space planning priorities and a proposed solar agreement amendment, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved hiring Remy Bassett as library page at $10.25/hour (1 abstention)
• Approved raising existing page's hourly rate to $12.00 on anniversary date (unanimous)
• Approved instructing trustees to stop reporting endowment funds on city MS-9 form (unanimous)
• Approved directing director to prepare annual report for city per RSA 202-A:12 (unanimous)
• Approved amending spending authorization to align with FY25 budget (unanimous)
• Approved depositing Napoleon Gale distribution into general fund of investment account (unanimous)
• Approved renominating current slate of officers (unanimous)

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee will discuss parking options for downtown residents and business owners. The body will also review a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments and the city's maintenance of private roads.

• Downtown resident overnight parking at 12 Pleasant and 610 Main
• U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding homeless encampments
• City maintenance of private roads
• EPA permit and private sewer systems update from Public Works Director Wes Anderson

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board is meeting to discuss landscaping in the downtown area and the TIF budget. The board will also address the Adopt-A-Spot program and the appointment of new members.

• Downtown landscaping
• Downtown TIF Budget
• Adopt-A-Spot program
• Appointment of new members

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board met and accepted the previous meeting minutes. Discussions covered downtown landscaping, the updated fiscal year budget, and the Planning Department's monthly report. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Discussed downtown landscaping and potential landscape architect walk-through
• Discussed updated fiscal year budget and requested bond payment copy from state
• Discussed Planning Dept monthly report, including outdoor dining and parking
• Discussed TIF boundaries and new map to be provided
• Discussed Economic Developer position and potential attendance at TIF meetings
• Discussed State School property and TIF membership process

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to review monthly activity, traffic, and fleet reports from June 2024. The body will also address personnel matters including commendations, resignations, and promotions.

• Review of June 2024 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of June 2024 Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• Review of June 2024 Monthly Traffic and Fleet reports
• Review of Budget Reports
• Personnel matters regarding commendations, resignations, and promotions

The Laconia Police Commission unanimously accepted the June 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Chief Canfield reported the department finished last fiscal year under budget, applied for a $900,000 federal grant for a storage facility, and is working on hiring and equipment projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Accepted June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard report on $900,000 federal grant application for storage facility
• Heard report on budget closed under for last fiscal year
• Heard report on hiring status: three background investigations nearly complete

Heritage Commission

The Laconia Heritage Commission will consider a demolition permit application for 48 Lucerne Avenue, discuss a second draft of its Rules of Procedure, and receive a treasurer's report. The agenda also includes approval of revised minutes from March and draft minutes from June, plus an update on the 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Congregational Church of Laconia.

• 48 Lucerne Avenue Demo Permit Application
• Rules of Procedure for the Heritage Commission - Second Draft
• Treasurer Report
• 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Congregational Church of Laconia
• Acceptance of revised March 14, 2024 meeting minutes and draft June 12, 2024 minutes

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss current operational issues. The meeting includes updates on water main projects and specific infrastructure breaks. The board will also address long-term planning and system expansion.

• Water Main Projects 2024
• Water main break on Maple Street
• Weirs Channel break
• Oil spill at Paugus Bay
• Cybersecurity and staffing updates

The Laconia Water Board of Commissioners approved the July 9 meeting minutes and the accounts payable and financial statement for July 23, 2024, both unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates on projects, staffing, and ongoing issues.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and financial statement dated July 23, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review and potentially accept a bond bid for airport improvements. The committee will also hold a general discussion regarding welfare guidelines.

• Acceptance of bond bid for airport improvements
• Discussion of welfare guidelines

The Finance Committee accepted a bond bid from Franklin Savings Bank to fund $3.5 million in Laconia Airport improvements, with a 5.20% fixed interest rate over 20 years. The motion passed 3-0. The Airport Authority will reimburse the city for the full cost, so there is no fiscal impact to the city. The committee also discussed welfare guidelines but took no action.

• Approved $3.5M airport improvement bond sold to Franklin Savings Bank at 5.20% for 20 years (3-0)
• Accepted minutes from May 20, 2024 Finance Committee meeting as distributed
• Discussed welfare guidelines; no action taken, review to continue

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss an ordinance regarding additional residential solid waste containers. The body is also considering bonding for library repairs and several ordinances related to accessory dwelling units and fire prevention.

• RES 2024-14: Approval of bonding for Library repairs
• Ordinance 2024-194-5: Providing additional solid waste containers to residential properties
• Ordinance 2024-235-41-A: Residential Accessory Uses - Accessory dwelling units
• Ordinance 2024-149: Article I, Fire Prevention
• Temporary Traffic Order 2024-11 for Acton Academy Children's Business Fair

The Laconia City Council approved Ordinance 2024-194-5, which establishes a program for providing additional solid waste containers to residential properties, with fees for purchase and annual service. The council also referred an accessory dwelling unit ordinance amendment to the Planning Board, tabled two ordinances regarding unroadworthy vehicles, and scheduled public hearings for a fire prevention ordinance and a library repair bond.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-194-5 for additional solid waste containers (6-0)
• Referred ADU ordinance amendment to Planning Board with amendments (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-235-43-C on nonresidential accessory uses
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-235-41-K on residential accessory uses
• Scheduled public hearing for Fire Prevention Ordinance 2024-149 on Aug 12
• Scheduled public hearing for Library repair bond Resolution 2024-14 on Aug 12
• Approved Temporary Traffic Order 2024-11 for Children's Business Fair (6-0)

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Laconia Trustees of Trust Funds will review investment performance with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld, discuss the terms of the Grace Smith Trust, and consider a paving request for the WOW Trail. Other business includes approval of prior minutes, reporting requirements for the Perkins Scholarship and IRS, and a donation for Sacred Heart.

• Investment review with Citizens Bank / Clarfeld
• Grace Smith Trust terms discussion with Chief Canfield
• WOW Trail Paving Request
• Perkins Scholarship reporting to IRS
• Donation received for Sacred Heart

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a public hearing regarding the Hilsinger Irrevocable Trust. The board will also review timber warrant abatements and current use warrants.

• Public hearing: Hilsinger Irrevocable Trust, 148-271-6
• Non-public session: 16 Irving St. & 26 Clay St.
• Review of Timber Warrant Abatement
• Review of Current Use Warrants
• Review of Abatement Slips

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The meeting includes a non-public session regarding public employee compensation, promotion, or dismissal.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project update
• CROSSWINDS Development Project update
• Computer replacement discussion
• Review of finances

The Laconia Airport Authority approved replacing office computers and directed staff to get cost estimates for painting taxiway lines and runway piano keys. The board also asked staff to investigate installing a compass rose and to seek a land value estimate for 15 Airport Road. Minutes from June 20 were approved unanimously.

• Approved computer replacement for manager and finance offices
• Directed manager to seek cost estimates for taxiway and piano key painting
• Directed manager to investigate compass rose cost and location
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Laconia Mayor's Housing Task Force will hold a meeting to finalize a Vision Map for housing development. Members will also hear a presentation on tiny homes in Dover from Mayor Hosmer and receive an update from the Director of Economic and Housing Development. Public comment is scheduled.

• Tiny homes in Dover presentation by Mayor Hosmer
• Director of Economic and Housing Development update
• Vision Map finalization

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review and vote on eleven facility use requests for fields and parks, adopt the June 17 meeting minutes, and receive departmental reports from the Director, Assistant Director, and Foreman.

• Water Lantern Festival at Endicott Rock Park (Weirs Beach) on September 7, 2024, from 7am to 10pm
• Partnership for Public Health festival at Leavitt Park Athletic Field on August 25, 2024, from 10am to 4pm
• Rebecca Quimpo wedding with lawn games and pig roast at Leavitt Park on August 3, 2024
• Laconia Police Department National Night Out at Opechee Smith Field on August 6, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm
• Field renovation at Opechee Park Smith Track from July 7 to August 11, 2024

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review community survey responses from the May 23rd Open House and Art Walk. Members are also discussing a $3,225.00 funding request for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration scheduled for January 19, 2025.

• $3,225.00 funding request for Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
• Review of community survey responses regarding mental health and housing
• 'Lost Boundaries' film showings at Laconia Library in January 2025

City Council

The subcommittee will discuss the Fire Department's Fire Prevention Ordinance. Members will also review information regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Short-Term Lodging provided by Planning Director Robert Mora.

• Fire Department Fire Prevention Ordinance discussion
• Accessory Dwelling Unit information review
• Short-Term Lodging information review

Colonial Theatre Advisory Board

The board will review quarterly event updates and upcoming ticketed events for the theatre. Members will also discuss the Colonial Theatre Non-Profit Organization and the current state of the expense fund. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on the facility's condition and maintenance plans.

• Review of quarterly expense fund income
• Updates on facility condition and maintenance plans
• Discussion regarding Colonial Theatre Non-Profit Organization

Water Commission

The Laconia Water Commission will meet to approve financial statements and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on the Weirs Channel break, Maple Street water main break, and 2024 water main projects. Other topics include staffing, cybersecurity, and system expansion.

• Weirs Channel Break
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Water Main Break Maple Street
• Paugus Bay Milfoil
• LWW Properties

City Council

The Public Safety Subcommittee met to discuss traffic issues related to Elm Street School. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from November 21, 2022.

• Discussion of Elm Street School traffic issues
• Approval of November 21, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding airport improvement bonding and designating Prescott and Paugus Avenues as emergency lanes. The agenda also includes a request for seaplane operations at Weirs Beach and the acceptance of a grant for ballistic helmets.

• Resolution 2024-12: Approval of bonding to fund airport improvements
• Resolution 2024-10: Request to designate Prescott and Paugus Avenues as emergency lanes
• Resolution 2024-13: Acceptance of an $11,009.00 grant for ballistic helmets
• Request from Social Club Creamery to add outside seating
• Recommendation to end Public Works services to Janes Avenue

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review progress from several work groups, including the MLK Event and Banner/Flags committees. Members will also discuss the Multicultural Festival and financial reports. The public is invited to provide input during the meeting.

• Multicultural Festival vendor search
• MLK Event Committee speaker exploration
• Banner and flag policy updates
• Endowment for Health grant framework development
• Review of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will conduct interviews and appointments. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from April 10, 2023.

• Interviews & appointments
• Approval of April 10, 2023 minutes

Special Events Review Committee

The committee will continue a public hearing for Biketember Fest and hold new hearings for Laconia Fireworks, Acton Academy Fair, and Whiskey Tavern. These items are presented for consideration and possible votes.

• Continued hearing for Biketember Fest (PL2024-0011 SE)
• Public hearing for Laconia Fireworks (PL2024-0076 SE)
• Public hearing for Acton Academy Fair (PL2024-0077 SE)
• Public hearing for Whiskey Tavern (PL2024-0084 SE)

Licensing Board

The Laconia Licensing Board is reviewing new business applications for various vendors during the 4th of July celebrations. The board also reviewed items that were previously approved administratively, such as Motorcycle Week vendors.

• New 4th of July vendor applications including Braiz'n Hell and Papa's Kitchen
• Administrative review of 60 Motorcycle Week vendors
• Outdoor loudspeaker license for Whiskey Tavern
• Review of administrative licenses for Dox on Winnipesaukee and Justiciabi

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a master sign plan for 62 Pleasant St and an extension request for 553 Weirs Blvd. The board will also review new rules of procedure and a proposed ordinance amendment regarding vehicle storage. A presentation is scheduled for the conversion of commercial buildings to residential units on Union Ave.

• Master Sign Plan amendment for 62 Pleasant St (433-186-1)
• Completion date extension request for 553 Weirs Blvd; Langley Cove
• Adoption of new Planning Board Rules of Procedure
• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding unregistered and uninspected vehicle storage
• Commercial to residential conversion presentation for 376-394 Union Ave

Human Relations Committee

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the budget for the MLK event scheduled for January 19, 2025. Patrick Wood, Chair of the LHRC, is invited to participate in this discussion.

• Budget discussion for the January 19, 2025, MLK event

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports including investment returns and building maintenance updates. The meeting includes the ratification of the FY25 City Benefits Package and discussions regarding legal expenses and equipment overage.

• Ratification of FY25 City Benefits Package
• Maintenance-Equipment Overage discussion
• Review of Legal Expenses
• Potential partnership with New Hampshire Law Library
• Election of Officers and Committee Assignments

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board will review previous meeting minutes and address new business regarding Adopt-A-Spot. The agenda also includes discussions on the Downtown TIF budget and the election of board members.

• Adopt-A-Spot
• Downtown TIF Budget
• Election of members
• Planning Dept Report

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding CDBG funds for the 11 Academy Square renovation and a residential relocation plan. The agenda also includes consideration of airport improvement bonding and amendments to the FY25 annual budget. Additionally, members will review non-union employee wage adjustments and an outdoor seating proposal for Social Club Creamery.

• CDBG funds application for 11 Academy Square renovation
• Resolution 2024-12 regarding airport improvement bonding
• FY25 budget amendments and appropriations (Resolution 2024-09)
• Non-union employee cost of living/wage scale adjustment
• Social Club Creamery outdoor seating proposal

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review several new business items related to property records. The agenda includes reviews for various entities and individuals, as well as discussions on yield tax and abatement slips.

• Review of property entry for PEM Real Estate LLC
• Review of property entry for Northern NE E Telephone Operations LLC
• Discussion regarding Yield Tax
• Discussion regarding Abatement Slips

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will vote to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss financing for the Crosswinds project. The board will also receive updates on AIP projects and discuss timber harvesting on conservation easement land.

• Bonding discussion for Crosswinds project
• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project update
• CROSSWINDS Development Project update
• Timber harvesting of forest under conservation easement

Police Commission

The Laconia Police Commission will meet to review department activity reports for May 2024. The agenda includes reviewing monthly budget, traffic, and fleet reports, as well as discussing personnel matters.

• Review of May 2024 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• Review of monthly budget, traffic, and fleet reports
• Acceptance of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The task force will review Vision Map goals and focus on two SMARTIE goals. The meeting also includes a discussion of lessons learned from Rockford, Illinois.

• Vision Map goals overview
• Focus on two SMARTIE goals
• Lessons learned from Rockford, Illinois

City Council

The Laconia City Council is holding a meeting for general budget discussion. No specific line items, projects, or dollar amounts are detailed on this agenda.

City Council

The Public Works Committee will discuss providing additional solid waste containers to properties within the City of Laconia. This discussion includes a review of a staff report regarding extra containers.

• Discussion on providing extra solid waste containers to properties in the City of Laconia

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review various facility use requests for local parks and beaches. The agenda also includes a request from the Little League to have the city absorb part of a $3,400 irrigation pump replacement cost.

• Request for city to help cover $3,400 irrigation pump replacement cost for Little League
• Facility use requests for Opechee Cove and Rotary Park
• Administrative approvals for wedding ceremonies at Bartlett Beach and Weirs Amphitheater

Human Relations Committee

This document is a meeting notice only and does not list any specific agenda items or topics for discussion. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on June 17, 2024.

Water Commission

The commission will review FY 2023 financials and the May financial analysis. Agenda items include the 2024/2025 budget, water main projects for 2024, and a water main break on Maple Street. The meeting also covers staffing, cybersecurity, and system expansion.

• 2024/2025 Budget
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Maple Street water main break
• FY 2023 Financials review
• Paugus Bay Milfoil

Heritage Commission

The Laconia Heritage Commission will review minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting and receive a Planning Board update. The commission will also discuss the first draft of its Rules of Procedure.

• Review of March 14, 2024, draft meeting minutes
• Planning Board update via City Council Liaison Report
• First draft of Rules of Procedure for the Heritage Commission
• Treasurer's Report

Laconia Putnam Fund

The meeting includes updates regarding a Holocaust survivor speaker and technical requirements for fall events. The board will also review position descriptions for the Secretary, Treasurer, PR, and Chair roles.

• Review of Secretary, Treasurer, PR, and Chair position descriptions
• Update on Holocaust survivor speaker
• Discussion of technology requirements for fall events
• Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Laconia City Council will hear budget presentations from the Finance and Administration departments. These presentations will be led by Finance Director Glenn Smith and City Manager Kirk Beattie.

• Finance Department budget presentation
• Administration Department budget presentation

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings regarding Fiscal Year 2025 budget appropriations and Fire Department EMS billing rates. The agenda also includes a tentative agreement on wage scale adjustments and requests for new emergency lanes.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 budget appropriations (Resolution 2024-09)
• Public hearing regarding Laconia Fire Department EMS billing rates
• Tentative agreement on cost of living and wage scale adjustments
• Request to designate portions of Dixon Street as a no parking area
• Request to designate Prescott and Paugus Avenues as emergency lanes

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review updates from several work groups, including committees for MLK events, banners on city property, and rallies. Members will also address new business regarding discrimination issues facing people with mental illness or disabilities. The meeting includes a review of the Multicultural Festival and financial reports.

• Reports from the MLK Event, Banners/flags, and Rally/Sign committees
• Discussion of discrimination issues for people with mental illness or disabilities
• Review of May 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet to approve minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a review of an email from the City Attorney, a review of the Investment Policy, and discussion regarding Grace Trust Funds.

• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of City Attorney email
• Review of Investment Policy
• Discussion regarding Grace Trust Funds

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is considering several applications for street closures, vendor use, and parking. This includes a continued hearing for an outdoor block party on Lakeside Avenue and new requests for motorcycle-related events.

• Outdoor block party on Lakeside Ave from Tower St to Foster Ave
• Bike shows, music, and alcohol at 76 & 38 Endicott St
• Motorcycle swap meet at 915 Main St on June 14, 2024
• Tower St Hill Climb event
• Gathering with music, food, and vendors at 1072 Watson Rd

Licensing Board

The Laconia Licensing Board will review several new business applications for events, raffles, and seasonal sales. This includes permits for 113 Motorcycle Week vendors and various local festivals. Two items regarding a raffle and door-to-door sales were previously approved administratively.

• Review of 113 Motorcycle Week vendors
• Entertainment and sales applications for Boardwalk Bar & Grille
• Raffle application for Belknap Regional Special Operations
• Seasonal permits for The Mystic Meadows
• Event permit for Defiant Records + Lake City Auto

Planning Board

The Laconia Planning Board will review several development proposals, including a large-scale campground and subdivision at 711 Weirs Boulevard. The meeting also includes discussions on property use changes and utility structure replacements.

• Proposed subdivision of 711 Weirs Boulevard into 12 residential lots and a 37-unit campground
• Change of use from two-family residential to boarding house at 144 Valley St
• Replacement of 18 wooden utility structures within the Eversource right-of-way
• Site plan change for utility trailer storage at 11 Mechanic St
• Proposed construction over an outdoor kitchen at 700 Elm St

City Council

The Public Works Subcommittee is meeting to discuss providing additional solid waste containers to properties within the City of Laconia.

• Discussion on providing extra solid waste containers to properties in the City of Laconia

City Council

The City Council will receive budget presentations from the Police Department, Department of Public Works, and Fire Department. The body will also discuss a FY 25 budget amendment regarding a grant anticipation note for the airport.

• Laconia Police Department budget presentation
• Department of Public Works budget presentation
• Laconia Fire Department budget presentation
• FY 25 Budget amendment for Airport grant anticipation note

Water Commission

The Laconia Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial records and discuss operational updates. Key topics include the 2024/2025 budget, which determines funding for system maintenance and service delivery, and ongoing water main projects that affect local infrastructure reliability. Members will also review an energy audit, plan staffing succession, and address cybersecurity measures. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and real property negotiations.

• 2024/2025 Budget review
• Water Main Projects 2024 and response to the break on Maple Street
• Lighthouse Tank Mixer installation discussion
• 22/23 Energy Audit Summary Presentation
• Cybersecurity and staffing succession planning

Human Relations Committee

The subcommittee will discuss recent City Council actions and the types of banners permitted. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion of recent City Council action
• Discussion of types of banners

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget meeting to hear presentations from city departments. The agenda specifically lists budget presentation materials for the Planning Department for 2025.

• 2025 Planning Department budget presentation
• Water Department presentation by Superintendent Ben Crawford
• Codes Department presentation by Director Joseph Gray

City Council

The City Council will discuss the budget resolution for the upcoming fiscal year and hold a public hearing on commercial recycling fees. The body is also considering traffic orders for Motorcycle Week and various downtown improvements.

• First reading of Resolution 2024-09 for FY 2024-2025 budget appropriations
• Public hearing and decision on Ordinance 2024-194-24 regarding Transfer Station fees for commercial bulk recycling
• Temporary Traffic Order 2024-08 for Laconia Motorcycle Week
• Proposed no parking area on the odd numbered side of Dixon Street
• Review of Laconia Fire Department EMS billing rates

City Council

The Public Works Subcommittee is meeting to review a staff report regarding the Fair and Court Street intersection. The committee will also consider the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting.

• Staff report on Fair and Court Street intersection

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and investment reports through April and May 2024. The board is scheduled to discuss employee compensation and the election of officers.

• FY25 City Benefits Package Ratification salary survey
• FY24 Employee Retention Incentive
• Election of Officers
• Committee Assignments
• Building Maintenance Financial Update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct business including a review of the Real Estate Warrant. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Real Estate Warrant

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board will meet to discuss the current TIF agreement and board vacancies. The board will review the current account balance and projected income for the next three years.

• Review of current Downtown TIF account balance
• Projected TIF income for the next 3 years
• Discussion of board vacancies
• Review of commitments made by name
• Planning Department suggestions

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to review the City of Laconia Flag Policy. The session also includes the acceptance of minutes from three previous meetings.

• Review of the City of Laconia Flag Policy

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing a wide range of requests to use city parks, courts, and the community center for events through March 2025. The body is also considering a donation request for park landscaping.

• Laconia Rotary Club request for $1,000 donation for Rotary Park landscaping
• Facility use requests for Weirs Beach fireworks (July 3-4, 2024)
• Facility use requests for Laconia Christmas Village (Nov 8 - Dec 15, 2024)
• Facility use requests for Lou Athanas Youth Basketball at Community Center Gym
• Facility use requests for various events at Leavitt Park, Opechee Park, and Rotary Park

City Council

The City Council will hear budget presentations from two city departments. The Laconia Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Department are scheduled to present their respective budgets.

• Laconia Public Library budget presentation including project scope and cost summary
• Parks and Recreation Department budget presentation

City Council

The City Council Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss EMS billing rates for the Laconia Fire Department. The committee will also review minutes from four previous meetings held between October and December 2023.

• Laconia Fire Department EMS billing rates

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review April financial analysis and the 2024/2025 budget. Current business includes discussions on water main projects, pump room status, and various property or project matters.

• April Financial Analysis
• Water Main Projects 2024
• 2024/2025 Budget
• Water Main Break Maple Street
• Lady of the Lakes Project

Human Relations Committee

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee is meeting to coordinate event planning. The meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2024, at 10 am.

• Planning for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
• Meeting location: Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia, 172 Pleasant St.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss new business regarding several specific property accounts. The board will also address abatement slips and timber warrants.

• Review of NH Big Island Co. (263-178-1)
• Review of Joseph & Elaine Mucci 2018 Trust (234-458-11.076)
• Review of Jeffrey & Melinda Spill (265-424-24.029)
• Review of Ames Family Trust (117-234-2.048)
• Discussion of Abatement Slips and Timber Warrants

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on three Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The board will also discuss water testing for PFAS and a contribution to Gilford Old Home Day.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project update
• CROSSWINDS Development Project update
• Water testing for PFAS
• Gilford Old Home Day contribution

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review department activity, traffic, and fleet reports for March and April 2024. The body will also address personnel matters and budget reports.

• Review of March and April 2024 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of March and April 2024 Criminal Investigative Unit reports
• Review of March and April 2024 Monthly Traffic and Fleet reports
• Review of Budget Reports
• Personnel matters including commendations, resignations, retirements, and promotions

Laconia Putnam Fund

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of April 9, 2024 minutes. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report, an events update, and a Tim Sample check.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Events update
• Tim Sample check

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget meeting to receive a presentation from School Department Superintendent Steve Tucker. The discussion focuses on the 2024-2025 SAU budget.

• 2024-2025 SAU Budget Presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial authorizations, including withdrawals from Welfare and School Reserve accounts. The body will also review a union contract for Educational Assistants of Laconia and discuss various public safety and infrastructure items.

• Approval of the Educational Assistants of Laconia (EAU) union contract 2024-2027
• Withdrawal from School Reserve Accounts for the LHS construction project
• Withdrawal from the Welfare Reserve account
• Proposed Transfer Station fee for commercial bulk recycling
• Request to designate city-owned land on Lafayette Street (Parcel #444-126-17) as conservation land

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees will review the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding interest earned.

• Discussion of interest earned

Human Relations Committee

The committee will meet to review its vision and mission statement and discuss discrimination issues regarding people with mental illness or disabilities. The body will also receive updates on work groups concerning the MLK event, the Endowment for Health, and city property banners.

• Discussion on discrimination issues for people with mental illness or disabilities
• Review of Vision and Mission Statement
• Update on banners and flags on City Property
• Update on MLK Event Committee planning for January 19, 2025
• Review of Endowment for Health Committee activities

Weirs TIF Advisory Board

The board will receive updates on city actions regarding the reconfiguration of public docks and the restoration of the beach. Members will also submit a wish list of proposed development activities for the Weirs TIF.

• Update on reconfiguration of public docks
• Update on restoration of the beach
• Submittal of Weirs TIF proposed development activities wish list

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate a May 23 event at the Lakes Region Mental Health Center. Discussions include the Mayor's speech, invitations, marketing, and food.

• Planning for May 23 event at LRMHC
• Discussion of Potential Intentional Social Interaction (IZI) event
• Proposal to invite youth to the June 13 meeting

City Council

The Public Works Committee will review a draft ten-year plan for the City's Roads Capital Improvement Program. The committee is also considering a new fee for commercial bulk recycling at the Transfer Station and discussing extra solid waste containers for city properties.

• Draft ten-year plan (2024-2034) for the City's Roads Capital Improvement Program
• Request to establish a Transfer Station fee for commercial 'bulk' recycling
• Discussion on providing extra solid waste containers to properties in the City of Laconia
• Approval of draft subcommittee minutes from January 31, 2024 and February 28, 2024

Heritage Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to vote on several land-use requests. These include a large-scale glamping and residential project and multiple property subdivisions.

• 711 Weirs Boulevard: Proposed 12 single-family lots and a 37-unit campground with wedding venue
• 144 Valley St: Proposed change of use from two-family dwelling to boarding house
• 274 Pine St: Proposed subdivision of one parcel into two separate lots
• Endicott Street North: Site plan amendment for additional utility poles at Char-Di RV Camping Lot
• 28 Veterans Ave: Public hearing for subdivision application PL2022-0097SU

Police Commission

The Police Commission is meeting in a non-public session. The agenda specifies the meeting is for the discussion of public employee compensation, promotion, dismissal, discipline, or investigations.

• Non-public session regarding personnel matters per RSA 91-A:3, II (A)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and the March financial analysis. The agenda includes discussions on water main projects, the Lady of the Lakes Project, and the 2024/2025 budget.

• March Financial Analysis
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Lady of the Lakes Project
• 2024/2025 Budget
• Weirs Booster Station

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider several event applications. The board will deliberate and potentially vote on permits for block parties, festivals, and temporary vendor setups.

• Biketember Fest and Wake The Lake block parties on Lakeside Ave from Tower St to Foster Ave
• Multicultural festival at Rotary Park (45 Beacon St E) on September 7, 2024
• RV camping and public parking at Stonewall Corners (2 Hayes Rd) during motorcycle week
• Antique car night on Main St and Canal St on June 14, 2024
• Canal St Block Party dates: May 11, June 8, July 13, and August 10, 2024

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to consider several applications for entertainment and outdoor loud speaker permits. These requests cover various local businesses and specific event dates through 2025.

• Craft Beer and More LLC: entertainment and outdoor loud speaker (May 2024 - October 2024)
• High Octane Saloon: entertainment and outdoor loud speaker (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)
• I Love Roy: annual entertainment application
• Laconia Rod & Gun: entertainment (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)
• NH Towing Association Event (May 18-19, 2024) and NH Vintage Vinyl (May 11)

Electrical Aggregation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss various energy suppliers and consult with legal counsel. The session also includes the approval of minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of various energy suppliers
• Discussion with legal counsel
• Approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Laconia City Council will hold a special non-public session on April 29, 2024. The council is meeting to consider or negotiate pending claims or litigation.

• Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to review a NH Endowment Grant award. Members will discuss potential focus topics and meeting formats for future sessions.

• Review of NH Endowment Grant Award
• Discussion of homelessness, mental illness/disabilities, affordable housing, and child care
• Discussion of meeting formats including forums and discussion sessions

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding unsafe structures. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY 2024/2025 budget and several temporary traffic orders for local events.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-235-39-A regarding unsafe structures
• Temporary Traffic Orders for Wake the Lake, Laconia Biketemberfest, and History Happened Here Discovery Day
• Building permit request for 119 Eastman Shore Road North
• Request to designate City owned land on Lafayette Street (Parcel #444-126-17) as conservation land
• FY 2024/2025 Budget Presentation by City Manager Kirk Beattie

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to review investment policies and account summaries. The body will determine the Putnam Fund allotment for fiscal year 2024-25 and award scholarships from the French, Perkins, Denmark, and Priests funds.

• Putnam Fund allotment for fiscal year 2024-25
• Scholarship awards for French, Perkins, Denmark, and Priests funds
• Investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld
• Review of NHPDIP accounts and sub-account interest
• Annual review of Investment Policy

Board of Assessors

The Laconia Board of Assessors will review several items under new business involving various trusts and entities. The agenda also includes a non-public session regarding specific properties and the processing of abatement slips.

• Review of Hilsinger Irrevocable Trust (148-271-6)
• Review of Alan T. Cushing 2016 Trust (124-234-3.015)
• Review of Leighton 2017 Family Trust (105-403-2, 2.1 & 2.2)
• Non-public session for 13 Summit Av and 127 Belvidere St.
• Processing of abatement slips

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review financial reports including bank wealth management and investment returns. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Annual Organizational Session and MS-9 and MS-10 reporting.

• Financials through March 31, 2024
• Financials through April 15, 2024
• Impact Fee Report through March 31, 2024
• Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management Report through March 31, 2024
• Library Investment Returns Report through March 31, 2024

Laconia Airport Authority

The Authority will review financial reports and updates on several airport projects. The meeting includes updates on obstruction removal, perimeter fencing, and the Crosswinds development.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project update
• CROSSWINDS Development Project update
• Authorization to sign grant offers

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review various department updates including monthly activity, criminal investigations, traffic, and fleet reports. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel matters and command staff reports.

• Review of March 2024 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of Criminal Investigative Unit Monthly Activity Report
• Review of Budget Reports
• Review of Monthly Traffic Report
• Review of Monthly Fleet Report

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Laconia Mayor’s Housing Task Force will review an update on the Vision Map, focusing on medium and long-term goals. The meeting also includes a presentation on different types of housing from LRMHC representatives.

• Vision Map update and discussion of medium/long-term goals
• Presentation on different types of housing at LRMHC
• Discussion regarding May 14th Summer Safety at Rotary Park or NRLR

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is reviewing multiple facility use requests for local parks and sports fields. The body will also consider a $1,000 donation request from the Laconia Rotary Club for landscaping at Rotary Park.

• Request for $1,000 donation to Laconia Rotary Club for Rotary Park landscaping
• Facility use for Laconia Multicultural Festival at Rotary Park on September 7, 2024
• Facility use for Laconia Little League tournaments at Opechee and Colby Fields in June 2024
• Facility use for Northern NH Soccer Club at Leavitt Park from April 25 to June 20, 2024
• Facility use for Laconia Kiwanis Bike n’ Board at Skate Park and Opechee Park on May 18, 2024

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review the authority of its work groups and its vision and mission statement. Members will also discuss discrimination issues regarding people with mental illness or disabilities.

• Discussion of discrimination issues for people with mental illness or disabilities
• Review of work group authority and committee vision/mission statement
• Update on Yom Ha Shoah event scheduled for May 4th
• Review of MLK Event, Endowment for Health, and Rally/Sign committee minutes
• Status update on banners and flags on city property

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and the March financial analysis. The body is discussing several operational items including water main projects, the Court Street Bridge, and the 2024/2025 budget.

• 2024/2025 Budget
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Court Street Bridge
• Weirs Booster Station
• Lady of the Lakes Project

Human Relations Committee

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee is meeting to coordinate event details. The meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2024, at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia.

• Planning for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review a NH Endowment Grant award and discuss potential topics for future focus. Members will also consider meeting formats, locations, and the provision of food.

• Review of NH Endowment Grant Award
• Discussion of homelessness, mental illness/disabilities, affordable housing, and child care
• Discussion of meeting formats including forums and discussion sessions

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to conduct regular business including the acceptance of previous minutes and a report from the City Council Liaison. The agenda includes updates on rules of procedure and opportunities for public comment.

• Acceptance of Minutes from previous meeting
• City Council Liaison Report
• Planning Board update
• Review of Rules of Procedure

Colonial Theatre Advisory Board

The board will review quarterly event updates and the current state of the Colonial Theatre facility. Members will discuss the Colonial Theatre Non-Profit Organization and the status of the Expense Fund.

• Review of Colonial Theatre Expense Fund income
• Discussion regarding Colonial Theatre Non-Profit Organization
• Review of Maintenance & Capital Improvements Spreadsheet
• Review of city, community, and Spectacle events from the past quarter

Laconia Putnam Fund

This meeting consists of procedural items and organizational updates for the Laconia Putnam Fund. The agenda includes a review of an April 5 event, updates on upcoming shows, and discussion regarding board candidates.

• Review of April 5 event
• Update on upcoming shows
• Board candidates
• Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and the designation of a Lafayette Street parcel as conservation land. The body will also consider accepting $25,000 for a police firearms range and review airport lease agreements.

• Resolution 2024-08: Acceptance of $25,000 from Jensen Benevolent Fund for a police firearms range
• Ordinance 2024-235-15: Amendment to the Official Zoning Map
• Request to designate Lafayette Street property (Parcel #444-126-17) as conservation land
• Lease agreement between City of Laconia/Laconia Airport Authority and Runway 3517, LLC
• Request from 'The Market at Weirs' for a farmers' market fee waiver

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to consider several new business applications. The board will review requests for outdoor loudspeakers, event permits, and a raffle.

• Entertainment/Outdoor Loudspeaker application for RSSSNL LLC/Off the Rails
• Event application for Belknap Area Market Management, Inc (May 25, 2024 - October 5, 2024)
• Raffle application for Belknap Mill Quilter's Guild for September 29, 2024

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider several event applications. The board may deliberate and vote on approvals for block parties, festivals, and temporary parking lots.

• Biketemberfest and Wake The Lake block parties on Lakeside Ave (Tower St to Foster Ave)
• Motorcycle parking for 100 vehicles at 45 Endicott St (June 13-21)
• Vendors and tents at 208 Lakeside Ave (June 7-16)
• Parking for 100+ vehicles and 5 vendors at 19 Rollercoaster Rd (June 6-16)
• Multicultural festival at Rotary Park on September 7

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development projects, including two cluster subdivisions. The board will also consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding unsafe structures and various changes of use for local properties.

• Proposed 46-unit cluster subdivision at White Oaks Road (Lady of the Lakes Estates)
• Proposed 38-unit cluster subdivision at 492 Endicott Street North (Moose Ledge Estates)
• Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article VII to add §235-39 A. regarding "Unsafe Structures"
• Change of use from bar/entertainment to retail at 546 Main Street
• Change of use from two-family dwelling to boarding house at 144 Valley Street

Electrical Aggregation Committee

The City of Laconia Community Power Study Committee will meet to establish its leadership and procedural framework. The committee plans to review a checklist and a Joint Powers Agreement while creating a timeline for future work.

• Selection of a Chairperson
• Review of Community Power Checklist
• Review of Joint Powers Agreement
• Creation of a timeline for future Committee work

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review February financial analysis and accounts payable. The meeting includes discussions on several infrastructure projects and operational updates for the water system.

• Water Main Projects 2024
• Court Street Bridge
• Weirs Booster Station
• Treatment Plant Control Room Upgrades
• Lady of the Lakes Project

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and committee minutes. The meeting includes discussions on proposed revisions to personnel rules and regulations.

• Proposed revisions to Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Financials through February 29 and March 25, 2024
• Impact Fee Report through February 29, 2024
• Building Maintenance Financial Update
• National Library Workers Day Luncheon

Police Commission

The commission will review various departmental updates including February 2024 activity highlights, criminal investigations, traffic, and fleet reports. The meeting also includes personnel matters and command staff reports regarding 2023 attrition, IPC, and use of force summaries.

• Review of February 2024 Department Monthly Activity Highlights
• Review of February 2024 Criminal Investigative Unit report
• Review of February 2024 Monthly Traffic Report
• Review of February 2024 Monthly Fleet Report
• Discussion of 2023 Attrition, IPC, and Use of Force summaries

City Council

The City Council Appointments Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review applicants who were interviewed on March 20, 2024.

• Review of applicants interviewed March 20, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the purchase of a portion of 601 Main Street and a dock lease request from the NH Boat Museum. The body is also reviewing charitable donations for a police firearms range and updates to the official zoning map.

• Resolution 2024-07: Acceptance of $15,000 from Brungardt Grantor Charitable Lead for a police firearms range
• Resolution 2024-08: Acceptance of $25,000 from Jensen Benevolent Fund for a police firearms range
• Public hearing on the potential purchase of a portion of 601 Main Street
• Ordinance 2024-235-15 to amend the Official Zoning Map
• Request to designate City-owned property on Lafayette Street (Parcel #444-126-17) as conservation land

Board of Assessors

The Laconia Board of Assessors will hold public hearings to review property tax assessment appeals from multiple residents and trusts. The agenda also lists a closed session for one trust at 96 Summer St., and administrative items including abatement slips, current use warrants, and gravel tax warrants. These hearings allow property owners to formally request changes to their assessed values before the city finalizes tax bills.

• Public hearings for assessment appeals from Ross, Rideout, Clairmont, Baxter Living Trust, Paul, Bourbeau, Battaini & Davis, Knowlton, Gerekos, and Akwa Vista LLC
• Closed session for Zayka Nicholas Revocable Trust at 96 Summer St.
• Review of abatement slips, current use warrants, and gravel tax warrants

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee's Vigil/Sign Subcommittee is meeting to organize a rally. The group will discuss the schedule, locations, and volunteer goals, as well as the content for signs, posters, and flyers.

• Discussion of sign message content
• Planning of rally dates, times, and locations
• Determination of rally volunteer goals
• Discussion of lawn signs, posters, and flyers

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and progress on three AIP projects. The board will also consider a lease with DAE and amendments to an access agreement and easement.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project update
• CROSSWINDS Development Project update
• Lease with DAE
• Release of Easement and Amendment to Access Agreement

City Council

The subcommittee will review the minutes from the November 8, 2023 meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for individuals seeking appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions.

• Review of November 8, 2023, subcommittee minutes
• Interviews for City Boards and Commissions

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The Laconia Mayor’s Housing Task Force will receive updates on state school property and a DOT visit to Hounsell Ave. The meeting also features a presentation on home sharing and subcommittee discussions.

• State School Property Update
• Hounsell Ave DOT Visit Update
• Home Sharing Presentation
• Subcommittee discussions including Pallet Village
• Accountability Map Update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review and act on various facility use requests for city parks and fields. The agenda includes scheduling for baseball leagues, soccer camps, and community events through September 2024.

• Facility use requests for Robbie Mills, Leavitt Park, Memorial Park, Rotary Park, and Opechee Park
• Granite State Baseball League All Star Event at Memorial Baseball Field
• Laconia Kiwanis Bike n’ Board at Skate Park and Opechee Park parking lot
• Kids in the Park at Rotary Park by The Belknap Mill
• 603 Bandits 13U Baseball use of Robbie Mills & Memorial Field

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and a January financial analysis. The board is discussing several operational items including water main projects, the Court Street Bridge, and treatment plant control room upgrades.

• Water Main Projects 2024
• Court Street Bridge
• Treatment Plant Control Room Upgrades
• Tank Inspection and Cleaning
• 2024/2025 Budget

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to consider demolition permits for two properties. The body will also discuss a DOT letter regarding NH-106 Durkee Brook and review Chapter 91-A.

• Demolition permit for 1291 Parade Road
• Demolition permit for 32 Chapin Terrace
• NH-106 Durkee Brook DOT Letter
• Chapter 91-A Review
• Quorum Definition

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee will review a $20,000 grant award from the Endowment for Health. The committee intends to plan next steps for the Trust Making Community Engagement Initiative to organize social interaction events for residents.

• Review of Grant 2935 for $20,000 from the Endowment for Health

Laconia Putnam Fund

This meeting consists of routine procedural items for the Laconia Putnam Fund. The agenda includes approval of February minutes and a treasurer's report.

• No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items, including the sale of a lot in Lakes Business Park and a request for fire station mold remediation. The body will also review committee reports on short-term rentals and waste collection services.

• Resolution 2024-07: Acceptance of $15,000 from a charitable trust for a Laconia Police Department firearms range
• Sale of Lot #18 in Lakes Business Park
• Request to establish a Transfer Station fee for commercial bulk recycling
• Request from the New Hampshire Boat Museum to lease dock space at City owned Weirs docks
• Request to use Non-Capital Reserve funds for mold remediation at Laconia Central Fire Station

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee will meet to review its vision and mission statement and discuss discrimination issues regarding people with mental illness or disabilities. The body will also address planning for the Multicultural Festival and the May 4th Yom Ha Shoah event.

• Discussion of discrimination issues for people with mental illness or disabilities
• Review of Vision and Mission Statement
• Planning for Yom Ha Shoah on May 4th with Temple B’nai Israel and Greater Laconia Ministerial Association
• Multicultural Festival planning
• Work group updates on MLK Event, Endowment for Health, and City Property banners/flags

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to review several new applications for entertainment and events. The board will also note an administratively approved date change for a raffle.

• Entertainment application: American Legion
• Entertainment application: OLS Margate
• Entertainment application: OLS Naswa
• Event application: Tower Hill
• Raffle date change for Greater Lakes Region Children Auction to March 12, 2024

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review monthly activity, traffic, and fleet reports for November 2023 through January 2024. The body will also address personnel matters and budget reports.

• Review of budget reports
• Review of monthly traffic and fleet reports (Nov 2023 - Jan 2024)
• Review of Criminal Investigative Unit monthly activity reports
• Personnel matters including commendations, resignations, and promotions
• Acceptance of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee is considering several applications for event parking and vendor approvals. Most requests are for returning events associated with Motorcycle Week. The committee will also review a proposal for a weekly park market.

• Parking approval for 93 vehicles at 1089 Weirs Blvd (The Naswa)
• Parking approval for 80-85 motorcycles or 40 cars at 3 Veterans Ave
• Approval for four vendors and 18 parking spots at 279 Lakeside Ave (The Weathervane)
• Approval for four vendors and 6 parking spots at 329 Lakeside Ave (Compass Cafe)
• Approval for The Market At The Weirs to operate Saturdays 10AM-1PM from 5/25 to 10/5

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed cluster subdivision and a zoning map amendment. The board will also discuss updates to sign regulations, unsafe structure language, and the impact fee schedule.

• Proposed 38 Unit Cluster Subdivision at 492 Endicott Street North (Moose Ledge Estates)
• Proposed rezoning of Rural Residential (RR1) and Industrial (I) to Residential Apartment (RA) along Old Prescott Hill Road
• Conceptual application for 1162 & 1182 Union Avenue
• Discussion on updating Attachment 5 - Table VI, Table of Sign Regulations
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance update regarding Unsafe Structures

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and discuss new and current business. Key topics include infrastructure upgrades and ongoing water main projects for 2024.

• Treatment Plant Control Room Upgrades
• Water Main Projects 2024
• Court Street Bridge
• Weirs Booster Station
• 2024/2025 Budget

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to elect a chair and review referred items. The body will discuss the Historic District Overlay and time limits for demolition permits.

• Election of a Chair for the Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee
• Discussion of Historic District Overlay
• Discussion of time limit for demolition permits

Human Relations Committee

The Vigil/Sign Subcommittee is meeting to determine the content, schedule, and locations for vigils and signs. The group will also discuss the approval process and how to recruit volunteers.

• Discussion of sign message content
• Planning of vigil dates, times, and locations
• Establishment of approval procedures for vigils and signs
• Discussion of lawn signs, posters, and flyers
• Review of notification requirements for the Mayor's Office, City Hall, and City Council

City Council

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss policies regarding sewage flow crossing municipal boundaries. The body will also consider a new fee for commercial bulk recycling and review the Accept As-Is Program for private roads.

• Policy discussion on sewage flow crossing municipal boundaries
• Request to establish a Transfer Station fee for commercial bulk recycling
• Update on the Accept As-Is Program regarding city maintenance of private roads

Lakes Business Park

The Lakes Business Park Commission will meet to discuss an offer regarding Lot 18. The commission will also review minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting.

• Offer for Lot 18, Lakes Business Park

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on several resolutions, including demolition and energy grants and a veterans' tax credit. The body will also consider the potential purchase of a portion of 601 Main Street.

• Resolution 2024-04: $13,888.88 Homeland Security Grant for Laconia Police SWAT/SOU equipment
• Resolution 2024-02: InvestNH demolition grant for 11 Jameson Street
• Resolution 2024-03: Veteran's Tax Credit for service-connected total disability
• Potential purchase of a portion of 601 Main Street
• CDBG progress for Boys and Girls Club Energy Improvements at 876 No. Main Street

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and discuss the FY25 Library Budget. The meeting includes a review of proposed revisions to Personnel Rules & Regulations and a discussion on an appraisal.

• Proposed Revisions to Personnel Rules & Regulations
• FY25 Library Budget Meeting
• Appraisal
• Fire Horns Loan Renewal
• Building Maintenance Financial Update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review several requests for the use of city parks and facilities. These requests include events for weddings, religious services, art walks, and sports leagues.

• Facility use request for Weirs Beach Community Park Gazebo (August 3, 2024)
• Facility use request for Robbie Mills Sports Complex (March 31, 2024)
• Facility use request for Opechee Park Good Friday Artwalk (March 29, 2024)
• Facility use request for Laconia Lacrosse Club at Bobotas Field and Leavitt Park (March 11 - June 7, 2024)
• Discussion of 603 Bandits use of Robbie Mills & Memorial Field (May 1 - August 10, 2024)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review accounts payable and financial statements. The meeting includes discussions on current water main projects and the 2024/2025 budget.

• Water Main Projects 2024
• Court Street Bridge
• 2024/2025 Budget
• Mountain Lake Village
• Electronic Billing

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The task force will discuss plans following the April 1st closure of Isaiah’s Café emergency shelter. Members will also review the Pallet Community Proposal and explore co-habitation housing models.

• Planning for the April 1st closure of Isaiah’s Café emergency shelter
• Review of City Council Presentation & Pallet Community Proposal
• Discussion of co-habitation models for seniors and the workforce
• Materials for the Mayor’s Housing Task Force Facebook page launch

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct business including the signing of approved LUCT documents and review of abatement slips. The agenda includes provisions for a non-public session.

• Sign Approved LUCT
• Abatement Slips

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The board will consider authorizing a contract with Busby for the Crosswinds Development Project.

• Authorization to sign contract with Busby for Crosswinds Development Project
• Update on SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project
• Update on SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project
• Alpha pavement crack filling proposal

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss a demolition permit and review the commission's first draft of Rules of Procedure. The body will also receive updates on the State School and demolition fees.

• Demolition permit for 1291 Parade Road
• First draft of Rules of Procedure for the Heritage Commission
• State School update
• Heritage Commission Financial Report
• Demolition Fees Update

Laconia Putnam Fund

The meeting includes a treasurer's report and a discussion regarding a possible family comedy show. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Discussion of a possible family comedy show

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding fireworks restrictions and elderly tax exemptions. The body is also considering several grants, including a $13,888.88 Homeland Security award for police equipment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-150-3 regarding permissible fireworks restrictions
• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-01 regarding elderly tax exemptions
• Resolution 2024-04 to accept $13,888.88 from Department of Homeland Security for SWAT/SOU equipment
• Request to establish rental fees for Boardwalk and Weirs Boulevard vending spaces for Motorcycle Week 2024
• Request to apply for an InvestNH demolition grant for 11 Jameson St.

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet to review previous minutes and discuss several old business items. The agenda includes discussions on capital reserve account interest and communications with the City Council.

• Review of interest earned on capital reserve accounts
• Discussion regarding change of purpose
• Communication with City Council

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review work group progress on the MLK celebration and city property banners. Members will discuss discrimination issues involving Concord Hospital - Laconia and plan for Yom Hashoah on May 4th.

• Review of banners and flags on City Property
• Discussion of discrimination issues at Concord Hospital - Laconia
• Planning for Yom Hashoah on May 4th with Temple B’nai Israel
• Review of MLK Celebration
• Introduction of new members Jazmine Jackson and Richard Littlefield

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review several new business applications including entertainment and outdoor loud speaker permits. The agenda also includes a raffle request, an event application, and a yearly renewal for Mr. C's Taxi LLC.

• Entertainment and Outdoor Loud Speaker permits for Akwa Marina Beach Bar II, Fratello's, The Big House, The Looney Bin, and Tower Hill
• Entertainment permit for Hectors Fine Food & Spirits
• Entertainment permit for Spectacle Management
• Event application for Lakes Region Sled Dog Club
• Raffle application for Funds4 Paws

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold public hearings and consider votes on several event applications. These include requests for vending, parking, and event hosting across the city.

• 95th World Championship Sled Dog Derby for February 16-18
• Boardwalk Jazz Concerts on Sundays from June 30 to August 25
• Beechview Bazaar request for Motorcycle Week vendors
• Parking approval request for 17 Endicott St. (Endicott Rock Park)
• Parking and vending approval request for 1207 Weirs Blvd

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a possible rezoning of the RR1 zone located south east of Old Prescott Hill Rd. The board will also consider a request to pave a driveway apron at 46 Woodvale Dr.

• Discussion of possible rezoning of the RR1 zone South East of Old Prescott Hill RD
• Public hearing and possible vote on PL2019-0135CUPamd1 to pave the driveway apron at 46 Woodvale Dr

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve financial statements and January billing. The board is discussing current and future business including water main projects, system expansion, and the upcoming budget.

• Water Main Projects 2024
• 2024/2025 Budget
• Expansion of System
• Court Street Bridge
• Mountain Lake Village

City Council

The Public Works Subcommittee is meeting to review the minutes from December 20, 2023. The committee will receive an update on the 'accept as-is' program regarding the city's maintenance of private roads.

• Update on the plan to resolve the issue with the City maintaining private roads (accept as-is program)

City Council

The Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Department Heads are meeting for a goals setting session. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will receive a presentation from Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management and review financial reports through January 22, 2024. The meeting includes discussions on a draft inclement weather policy and personnel rules. Members will also receive updates on hiring and a network disruption.

• Presentation by Bank of New Hampshire Wealth Management
• Draft Inclement Weather Policy
• BPS Initial Cost Study
• Proposed Revisions to Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Building Maintenance Financial Update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a condominium conversion and a facility addition. The board will also consider extensions for a 51-lot cluster subdivision and a residential project. Additionally, the board will discuss a site plan violation and a conceptual storage plan.

• Request to extend approval for a 51-lot cluster subdivision at Mile Hill Road, Mountain Lake Village
• Proposal for a 100x100 addition to a pre-cast facility at 432 Province Street
• Proposal for condominium conversion at 41 & 43 Manchester Street
• Request to extend Mylar deadline for reconstruction at 35, 53, 71 Winnisquam Ave
• Discussion of site plan violation regarding vehicles at 1103 Union Ave

Colonial Theatre Advisory Board

The board will review past city, community, and Spectacle events. Discussion includes upcoming ticketed events, facility maintenance plans, and the current state of the Colonial Theatre Expense Fund.

• Review of quarterly Fund income and current state of the Fund
• Updates on facility condition and capital improvements
• Review of upcoming maintenance plans and facility improvements

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review financial statements and discuss new business including a water main break on Church Street. The board is also reviewing 2024 water main projects and ongoing system expansions.

• Church Street water main break
• Water Main Projects 2024
• 2024/2025 Budget
• Electronic billing
• Retail water business

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding transfer station fee increases and CDBG funding for the Boys and Girls Club of Central NH. The body will also consider a fireworks ordinance change and elderly exemptions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-194-16, 194-24 to increase Transfer Station fees
• CDBG fund application for Boys and Girls Club of Central NH - Lakes Region Early Learning Center playground
• Discontinuance of Right Way Path and Green Street from NH Route 106 to Eastman Road
• Ordinance 2024-150-3 regarding restrictions on permissible fireworks
• Resolution 2024-01 regarding Elderly Exemptions

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of Trust Funds will review investment performance from Citizens Bank/Clarfeld and the NHPDIP Reserve Capital Reserve Accounts. The body will consider a city request for a transfer of funds and vote on D.A.R.E. and Police Relief Funds.

• Investment review with Citizens Bank/Clarfeld
• City request for transfer of funds
• Vote on D.A.R.E. and Police Relief Funds
• Review of Putnam Funds transactions FYTD

Human Relations Committee

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee met to discuss the celebration held on January 14, 2024.

• Discussion of the January 14, 2024 MLK Celebration

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review several new business items regarding property records for Akwa Vista LLC and the Wentzel family. The meeting also includes a review of old business related to the McDermott William P Jr Trust and the processing of abatement slips.

• New business reviews for four Akwa Vista LLC properties
• New business review for Bradley & Shirley Wentzel property
• Old business regarding McDermott William P Jr Trust
• Review of abatement slips

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The body will also discuss business regarding 15 Airport Rd. and a ground lease agreement with Revision Energy.

• SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project update
• SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project update
• CROSSWINDS Development Project update
• Ground Lease Agreement with Revision Energy
• Discussion regarding 15 Airport Rd.

Police Commission

The Police Commission will conduct personnel actions, including the swearing-in of a patrol officer. The body will also review monthly activity, budget, traffic, and fleet reports for November and December 2023.

• Swearing in of Patrol Officer Erica Beliveau
• Introduction of Animal Control Officer Meaghan J. Abbott and Dispatcher Alexandria J. Copp
• Action on Axon Week 2024 out-of-state school for Captain Graton
• Review of budget reports
• Review of November and December 2023 traffic and fleet reports

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to consider several facility use requests for sports leagues, markets, and concert series. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding park hours.

• Facility use for Lakes Region Girls Softball at Opechee Park field D
• Facility use for The Market at Weirs at Weirs Community Park
• Facility use for Sled Dog Races at Goat Field
• Facility use for NHIAA Semi Final Baseball games at Robbie Mills Baseball Field
• Facility use for Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series at Rotary Park & Bandstand

Mayor’s Housing Task Force

The task force is discussing funding options for an accountability map, including police fund balances and requests to the City Council. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports on harm reduction, land use, and a proposal regarding Pallet Village.

• Funding of accountability map (strategic plan)
• Pallet Village proposal
• Harm Reduction & First Responders subcommittee report
• Housing & Land Use subcommittee report
• Communication and education updates

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss the establishment of a commission ordinance and draft its rules of procedure. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the November 15, 2023, meeting.

• Draft Rules of Procedure
• Establishment of Commission Ordinance
• Acceptance of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review the 2024/2025 budget and electronic billing. The board will also discuss water consumption amounts from 2023 and various infrastructure projects.

• 2024/2025 Budget
• Electronic Billing
• 2023 Billed vs Consumption Amounts
• Court Street Bridge
• Weirs Boulevard Break future plans

Laconia Putnam Fund

The Laconia Putnam Fund will meet to review the past year and discuss plans for 2024. The agenda includes a presentation from the Belknap Mill regarding a request for 2024.

• Presentation from the Belknap Mill regarding a 2024 request
• Treasurer’s report

City Council

The City Council is holding inaugural ceremonies and swearing in members for the 2024-2025 term. The body is discussing the use of impact fees for police equipment and a potential public hearing regarding a state-controlled right of way.

• Request to use $12,600 in impact fees for Laconia Police Department breaching tools
• Proposed public hearing on January 22, 2024, regarding the discontinuance of Right of Way Path at the State School property
• Nomination of Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment of Councilors to subcommittees and liaison roles

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to plan the MLK Celebration and review applications for the NH Endowment for Health. Members will also discuss reports regarding city property banners and a proposed community vigil and signage campaign.

• Review of NH Endowment for Health application submissions
• Planning for MLK Celebration
• Report on banners and flags on City Property
• Discussion of a proposed community vigil and signage campaign to promote solidarity
• Officer election

Human Relations Committee

The committee is coordinating a program and solidarity march scheduled for January 14. This meeting includes a program rehearsal with students and speakers at the Colonial Theater.

• Planning for January 14 event from 1-4 pm at the Colonial Theater
• Coordination of a solidarity march route
• Program rehearsal with students and speakers

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to review several business license applications. This includes reviewing administratively approved licenses and considering new applications for a food truck and salvage operations.

• ENT 2024 application for VFW (4/1/24 - 3/31/25)
• IV application for Beans and Greens Food Truck (11/1/23 - 12/31/23)
• Junk Dealer application for Reed's Auto Wrecking Co
• Junk Yard application for Reed's Salvage Co
• Administrative approval review for Papa's Kitchen and VFW

City Council

The Government Operations & Ordinances Subcommittee is meeting to review several city policies and ordinances. The session includes discussions on the city's flag policy, park operating hours, and the legality of casinos in Laconia.

• Discussion of allowing casinos in the City of Laconia
• Review of Chapter 150 - Fireworks
• Review of the operating hours of the City's parks
• Discussion and review of the flag policy for city-owned property

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will meet to consider a presentation and hold a public hearing regarding a specific event application. The committee may deliberate and vote on the application during the meeting.

• Public hearing and possible vote on PL2023-0127SE Martin Luther King Jr Event