Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Recent meetings
Work Sessions
The Lansdale Borough Council is holding a work session with committee reports and public comment. The only substantive item is a motion to approve a check warrant totaling $671,406 for departmental expenses including payroll, insurance, pensions, and supplies for July 2026.
- Motion to approve check warrant for $671,406 for July 1, 2026
- Largest payments: Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust ($131,850) and Delaware Valley WC Trust ($67,086) for insurance premiums
- Charles Schwab Trust Bank: $116,916 for police pension (June MMO)
- Steelworkers Health & Welfare Fund: $59,894 for health insurance (estimated from department totals)
- Payments cover multiple departments: Human Resources, Executive, Electric, Wastewater Treatment, Police, Parks & Recreation
Public Works & WWTP Committee
This committee meeting will discuss updates on traffic calming implementation, the 2026 microsurfacing program, ADA ramps at W. Third & Edgemont, and WWTP/MS4 matters including the Neshaminy streambank restoration project. Also up for discussion are a road degradation ordinance and borough standard construction details. No action items are scheduled for a vote at this committee meeting.
- Traffic Calming Implementation Policy
- 2026 L.F. Microsurfacing Program
- W. Third & Edgemont ADA Ramps & Paving
- Neshaminy Streambank Restoration Project
- Road Degradation Ordinance
Public Safety Committee
The Lansdale Public Safety Committee will vote on several motions, including reducing the speed limit on Main Street from Cannon Ave to Valley Forge Road from 35 mph to 25 mph, lowering the passing score for entry-level police written and oral exams from 75% to 70%, approving a handicap parking request at 528 Walnut Street, and authorizing the Cannoneers Annual Family Block Party on September 19, 2026. The committee will also receive updates on loading zones at Main and Wood Streets, sight line recommendations and parking spot losses, and signage for the proposed speed limit change.
- Motion to prepare ordinance lowering speed limit on Main Street from Cannon Ave to Valley Forge Road from 35 mph to 25 mph
- Motion to revise written exam passing score for entry-level police applicants from 75% to 70%
- Motion to revise oral exam passing score for entry-level police applicants from 75% to 70%
- Motion to approve handicap parking request at 528 Walnut Street
- Motion to approve Cannoneers Annual Family Block Party on 09/19/2026 from 7am-7pm
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee will vote to approve minutes from June 3, 2026. No other action items are scheduled. The committee will receive informational updates on e-bike/e-scooter policy, White's Road Pool, Lansdale Camp, Liberty Bell Trail Phase III, and the Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. A special event request for Memorial Park will also be discussed.
- E-Bikes/E-Scooters Policy update
- White's Road Pool Update
- Liberty Bell Trail Phase III Update
- Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update
- Memorial Park Special Event Request
Electric Committee
This is a routine meeting of the Electric Committee. The main non-procedural item is an update on the EAC Project Energy Independence. No specific proposals or votes are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of minutes (possible action item)
- EAC Project Energy Independence Update
- Department Operations overview
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will discuss and possibly advance several items, including transit-oriented design for small parcels, a townhouse text amendment, and conditional use applications. They will also consider adopting new property maintenance and fire codes and a proposed ordinance to register restoration services. A major discussion topic is the elimination of parking requirements borough-wide.
- Small Parcel – Transit-Oriented Design discussion
- Residential B & C and Townhouse Text Amendment Draft
- 220 E. Sixth St – Preliminary & Final Land Development
- 335 N Broad St – Conditional Use Application
- Proposed elimination of parking requirements borough-wide
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee will discuss the Fairmount Fire Company budget including generator replacement, review the financial report as of May 31, 2026, and begin 2027 budget discussions and bond borrowing. Also on the agenda are an assessment appeal for 640 E. Main St., an accounting position with succession planning, and proposals for 421 W. Main Street. Items marked with an asterisk may be acted upon at the subsequent business meeting.
- Fairmount Fire Company budget – generator replacement
- Begin 2027 budget discussion and bond borrowing
- Assistant Borough Manager job description
- Assessment Appeal 640 E. Main St.
- 421 W. Main Street proposals
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission will review and approve May meeting notes, discuss an associate member opening, and hear updates on past and upcoming events including a rain barrel workshop, nature walk, and electronic recycling day. Subcommittee reports will cover trees, energy (Ready for 100), plastic reduction outreach, and Bird Town planning.
- Associate member opening to be discussed
- Rain Barrel workshop scheduled for July 30th
- Electronic Recycling event set for September 16th
- Energy subcommittee reports on 'Ready for 100' meeting
- Bird Town initiative to start in July
Business Meetings
The Lansdale Borough Council will consider multiple action items including resolutions for streambank restoration, fee schedule changes, and an ordinance for delinquent utility payments. In new business, the council voted 8-1 to implement the entire traffic calming study, not to exceed $320,000, with installation within 12-18 months. Other items include a bid award for the Neshaminy Streambank Restoration project and an appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
- Motion to implement entire traffic calming study, not to exceed $320,000, approved 8-1
- Motion to adopt Resolution 26-19 re: reimbursement funds for Neshaminy Streambank Restoration
- Motion to adopt Resolution 26-20 re: amend Schedule of Fees & Charges for electric department
- Motion to prepare and advertise ordinance re: collection of delinquent utility payments by Portnoff Law Associates
- Motion to appoint J. Siegler to the Civil Service Commission to fill unexpired term
Zoning Hearing Board
The Lansdale Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2026, to consider two special exception applications. Kevin Lee seeks approval to operate a senior meal preparation and catering business at 628 E. Main Street in the Commercial District. Imaan Academy requests to use 512 W. 3rd Street as a preschool in the Business District, along with variances for insufficient lot area, width, side yard, reduced parking, and no loading zone. After public testimony, the board will vote on both applications.
- Special exception for senior meal prep/catering at 628 E. Main St (Kevin Lee/ASIATE Senior Meal Prep)
- Special exception for preschool at 512 W. 3rd St (Imaan Academy/Dreamland Property, LLC)
- Variance request from lot area, width, and side yard requirements (Section 405-603.A and B)
- Variance request for reduced off-street parking and no loading zone (Sections 405-1703.B.(8) and 405-1704)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a conditional use application for 335 N Broad St. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Small Parcel TOD Text Amendment and a Secondary Parking Zoning Amendment.
- Conditional Use Application for 335 N Broad St
- Small Parcel TOD Text Amendment discussion
- Secondary Parking Zoning Amendment discussion
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will review survey responses from the Environmental Advisory Council regarding a proposed Plastic Use Reduction Ordinance. Other agenda items include updates on the Main Street Manager, subcommittees, and the Lansdale Business Alliance, as well as a discussion of secondary use parking and a priorities list. The committee will also hear about upcoming borough events and an old business item on the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
- Plastic Use Reduction Ordinance – EAC survey responses to be shared
- Secondary Use Parking discussion
- Main Street Manager update
- Lansdale Business Alliance update
- Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan (old business)
Library Board of Directors
The Lansdale Public Library Board of Directors will discuss a proposal to make the library a department of the Borough under Old Business. The meeting also includes standard approval of minutes and the director's report, the Treasurer's Report, a Development Update, and a public comment period.
- Discussion of 'Department of the Borough 2026: Library as a Department' (Old Business)
- Treasurer's Report by Alex Turock
- Development Update by Meredith Sossman
- Consent Agenda: Approval of meeting minutes from 2-5-26 and Director Report acknowledgement
Work Sessions
The Lansdale Borough Council will consider approving a check warrant totaling $685,219.00 for June 3, 2026. The warrant includes large payments for health insurance, police pension contributions, and design services for the new 4th Street pool. The meeting is a work session with committee reports and public comment.
- $239,554 to Delaware Valley Health Trust for June health insurance premiums
- $114,673 to Charles Schwab Trust Bank for May police pension MMO
- $87,800 to Aquatic Facility Design Inc. for design services at 4th Street Pool
- $10,801 to KBC Construction LLC for manhole repair at Freight House & Luxor
- Approval of check warrant motion by Councilman Herbert
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The Public Works & WWTP Committee will consider action on the Neshaminy Creek Streambank Restoration Project. They will also discuss a Traffic Calming Implementation Policy, a Cyvl Program for road evaluation, a Road Degradation Ordinance, and Borough Standard Construction Details. Public comment is allowed on action items before votes.
- Neshaminy Creek Streambank Restoration Project (possible action item)
- Traffic Calming Implementation Policy discussion
- Cyvl Program for road evaluation
- Road Degradation Ordinance
- Borough Standard Construction Details
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will vote on a speed limit reduction on Main Street from Cannon Ave to Squirrel Avenue, and decide on a handicap parking spot at 413 Delaware Ave. They also will hear updates on loading zones and a new police officer hire, and review sight line recommendations and the May public safety performance report.
- Vote on requested handicap parking spot at 413 Delaware Ave
- Vote on speed limit change on Main Street from Cannon Ave to Squirrel Avenue
- Police Department swearing in new hire Salvador McGurie in July
- Update from Pennoni on loading zones at Main and Wood Streets
- Review of sight line recommendations and May Public Safety Performance Report
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Lansdale Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss proposed e-bike and e-scooter policies, receive updates on the White's Road Pool, Liberty Bell Trail Phase III, and the Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The only action item is approval of the May 6, 2026 minutes. No other decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of e-bike and e-scooter policies
- Pool member report and White's Road Pool update
- Liberty Bell Trail Phase III update
- Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update
Electric Committee
The Lansdale Electric Committee will meet to discuss several operational and financial items, including a possible update to the idle fee schedule and a capital project budget for a second 4KV feed on 9th Street. The committee will also receive an update on EV chargers and consider authorizing Portnoff Collections for advertisement. A vote on action items may occur at a future business meeting.
- Portnoff Collections – Prepare and Advertise
- Idle Fee Schedule – Update (possible action item)
- 9th St 4KV Second Feed – Capital Project Budget (possible action item)
- EV Charger Update
- Department Operations
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will consider adopting the 2026 International Property Maintenance Code and International Fire Code, discuss a proposed ordinance for registration of restoration services, and review a secondary parking commercial zoning amendment. New business includes a proposal to eliminate parking requirements borough-wide and a sidewalk trip hazard report. The committee will also hear updates from the planning commission and zoning hearing board, including special exception requests for a pre-school at 512 W. Third St. and a catering service at 628 W. Main St.
- Adoption of 2026 International Property Maintenance Code & International Fire Code (possible vote)
- Proposed ordinance: Registration of Restoration Services
- Discussion: Secondary Parking Commercial Zoning Amendment
- New Business: Elimination of parking requirements borough-wide
- Zoning Hearing Board: Special exception for pre-school at 512 W. Third St. and catering service at 628 W. Main St.
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee will review financial reports as of April 30, 2026, and the 2024 audit. They will discuss potential bond borrowing in 2027, as well as the disposition of borough records and collection of delinquent accounts through the Portnoff Group. The committee may also consider a new Assistant Borough Manager position. Public comment will be taken.
- Review of 2024 audit
- Potential bond borrowing for 2027
- Disposition of borough records (possible action)
- Portnoff Group collection of delinquent accounts (possible action)
- Assistant Borough Manager position discussion
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Lansdale Environmental Advisory Commission will review and approve April meeting notes, discuss an associate member opening, and receive updates on recent and upcoming events including Earth Day, Bat Release, and Rain Barrel workshops. Subcommittee reports on trees, energy, plastic reduction, and Bird Town will be presented, with next steps discussed for each. No formal votes or budget items are on the agenda.
- Associate member opening – does not have to be a Lansdale resident
- Bat Release (May 8) capped at 45 attendees; over 50 showed up
- Rain Barrel event scheduled for July 30
- Road Salt Roundtable on May 27 – Rob signed up
- Tree subcommittee to return to Code Committee after Planning comments
Business Meetings
The Lansdale Borough Council will vote on a variety of action items including a fee schedule amendment, land development approval, and multiple public works contracts. Key decisions include awarding a bid for the Liberty Bell Trail Phase 3 project, the 2026 Microsurfacing Program, and ADA ramp paving on W. 3rd Street & Edgemont Avenue. The council will also consider ordinances for handicap parking at several addresses and a PennVest loan for streambank restoration.
- Adopt Res. 26-15 amending schedule of fees & charges
- Approve preliminary/final land development at 134 W. 6th Street (Res. 26-16)
- Award bid for Liberty Bell Trail Phase 3 project
- Award bid for 2026 Microsurfacing Program
- Consider ordinances for handicap parking at 889 Wedgewood Dr, 413 Delaware Ave, and 879 Wedgewood Dr
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will hear two applications regarding property use and relief. One application seeks a special exception to operate a pre-school at 512 W. 3rd Street, while the other requests relief for a privacy fence at 722 W. Mount Vernon Street.
- Special exception request for Imaan Academy to use 512 W. 3rd Street as a pre-school
- Zoning relief requested for lot area, width, side yard, and parking at 512 W. 3rd Street
- Zoning relief request for Helyn Bogle to construct a 48-foot by 6-foot fence at 722 W. Mount Vernon Street
Planning Commission
The Lansdale Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Shade Tree Ordinance and a secondary commercial parking use. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 20 meeting. No other action items are scheduled.
- Discussion of Shade Tree Ordinance
- Discussion of secondary commercial parking use
- Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Zoning Hearing Board on May 19: 512 W. Third St. – special exception for pre-school (continued)
- Zoning Hearing Board on May 19: 722 W. Mt. Vernon St. – fence relief request
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will consider approval of April minutes, receive a presentation on the proposed Lansdale STEM+AI Center, and discuss several business items including the Business of the Month, secondary use parking, and updates from the Main Street Manager and subcommittees. The agenda also notes upcoming borough events such as the Farmers Market, Memorial Day Parade, and 150th Anniversary Block Party.
- Presentation on Lansdale STEM+AI Center
- Business of the Month selection
- Discussion of Secondary Use Parking policy
- Main Street Manager Update
- Lansdale Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan (old business)
Parking Authority
The Lansdale Parking Authority will consider approving previous meeting minutes and receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the SEPTA parking garage agreement, private/public shared parking lots, wayfinding signage phase 3, and Park Mobile. New business includes a software purchase for electric vehicle chargers. No action items with dollar amounts are listed.
- SEPTA parking garage agreement update
- Private/public shared parking lots discussion
- Wayfinding Signage Phase 3 update
- Park Mobile update
- EV chargers' software purchase
Work Sessions
At this work session, Borough Council will consider two motions: approval of a $1,933,275 check warrant covering various payments including electric, pool projects, and security systems, and authorization of Change Order #1 adding $53,797 for a lighting package at the Whites Road Pool renovation project.
- Motion to approve check warrant totaling $1,933,275 for multiple departments and vendors (e.g., American Municipal Power, All State Technology, Charles Schwab)
- Motion to authorize Change Order #1 ($53,797 addition) for a lighting package at Whites Road Pool renovation
- Agenda includes committee reports from Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Electric, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works
Public Works & WWTP Committee
The Public Works & WWTP Committee will consider awarding contracts for ADA curb ramps at W. Third St & Edgemont Avenue and for 2026 microsurfacing. They will also vote on a resolution for the 2026 CDBG application, and approve preparation of advertisements for the Poplar & Cannon Avenue sewer project and the Neshaminy Creek streambank restoration. Additionally, updates on various projects and a road degradation ordinance will be discussed.
- Award of contract for ADA curb ramps & paving at W. Third St & Edgemont Avenue
- Award of contract for 2026 microsurfacing
- Adopt resolution for submission of 2026 CDBG application
- Approval to prepare and advertise for Poplar & Cannon Avenue sanitary/storm sewer project
- Approval to prepare and advertise for Neshaminy Creek streambank restoration project
Public Safety Committee
The Lansdale Public Safety Committee will consider several action items, including a motion to activate Civil Service for hiring and promotions, a review of the current Noise Ordinance, and a Traffic Calming Measures Policy. The committee will also vote on a handicap parking request at 879 Wedgewood Drive and hear updates on handicap parking at 413 Delaware Avenue and loading zones at Main and Wood Streets. The agenda includes reports from the Fire Marshal and Fire Department, followed by public comment.
- Motion to activate Civil Service for hiring and promotions
- Review and possible vote on Noise Ordinance
- Review Traffic Calming Measures Policy
- Motion to approve handicap parking request at 879 Wedgewood Drive
- Update on loading zones at Main and Wood Streets (Pennoni)
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee will consider two action items: awarding the lowest responsible bidder for Phase III of the Liberty Bell Trail Project and approving Change Order #1 for the White's Road Pool Renovation Project. The meeting also includes informational updates on various park and recreation projects.
- Motion to award bid for Liberty Bell Trail Phase III
- Motion to approve Change Order #1 for White's Road Pool Renovation
- Liberty Bell Trail Phase III TASA Program Grant Resolution Amendment
- White's Road Park tennis and basketball court update
- Stony Creek Park update
Electric Committee
The Electric Committee will discuss refurbishment of wire and pole carts, final payments for substation protective relays and unit substations, an energy market update, and the EAC RF100 update. A key new business item is a proposal for NEVI grant funding to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Committee members may take action on several items at a future business meeting.
- Wire Cart Refurbish not to exceed $30,000
- Pole Cart Refurbish not to exceed $5,000
- Replacement of Protective Relays at Main Substation – Final Payment
- Two Unit Substations – Final Payment
- NEVI proposal for EV Charging (possible grant funding)
Code Enforcement & Land Planning Committee
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will discuss several items, including a shade tree ordinance, small parcel TOD, and two land development plans on Sixth Street. New business includes a secondary parking commercial zoning amendment, sidewalk trip hazard, and elimination of parking requirements borough-wide. The committee will also receive reports from the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, and take public comment.
- 134 W Sixth St – Preliminary/Final Land Development
- 220 E. Sixth St – Preliminary & Final Land Development
- 512 W. Third St – Special Exception; Use for a Pre-School
- Elimination of parking requirements borough-wide
- 2026 Fee Schedule Amendment
Administration & Finance Committee
The Administration & Finance Committee will review financial reports and discuss key metrics, audit status for 2024 and 2025, and multi-year forecast planning. New business includes discussion of the 421 W. Main Street building and the Assistant Borough Manager role. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; items may be forwarded to a future business meeting.
- Discussion of 2027 Budget planning
- Audit status updates for fiscal years 2024 and 2025
- Multi-year forecast planning discussion
- New business: 421 W. Main Street building discussion
- New business: Assistant Borough Manager role discussion
Zoning Hearing Board
The Lansdale Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, to consider four applications. Each case involves requests for variances or interpretations related to property use, parking, and setbacks. The board will render decisions after the hearings.
- Menken Holdings seeks interpretation and variances to operate a general contracting business at 151 Green Street, including parking setback and landscape screening relief.
- Mourad Bensmail requests a parking variance from six to five spaces to convert a commercial unit to a residential apartment at 420 North Broad Street.
- Zaza Ergemlidze seeks relief to convert a single-family home into a two-family duplex at 900 W. 8th Street, with potential parking location variance.
- CLG3 Properties requests a variance to use 17 N. Chestnut Street as a storage garage for a personal car collection and vehicle maintenance.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will first vote on approving the March 20 meeting minutes. They will then review a revised preliminary and final land development plan for 220 E Sixth Street and a preliminary land development plan for 134 W Sixth Street. Old business includes discussion of the Small Parcel Transit Oriented District. A recap of the March 17 Zoning Hearing Board decisions will also be presented.
- Approval of March 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Revised preliminary & final land development at 220 E Sixth St
- Preliminary land development at 134 W Sixth St
- Discussion of Small Parcel Transit Oriented District
- Update on Zoning Hearing Board cases: 151 Green St, 420 N Broad St, 900 W Eighth St, 17 N Chestnut St
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will review updates on the Main Street manager, the Business Alliance, and the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also outlines upcoming borough events and lists a possible action item. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are scheduled for this meeting.
- Review of the Lansdale Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan
- Updates from the Main Street Manager, Subcommittee, and Business Alliance
- Schedule for the April 25 Farmers Market and May 1 First Friday event
- Information on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra season
- Possible action item (details not specified in the agenda)
Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission will review March meeting minutes, update on filling a vacant member seat, and plan upcoming community events including Earth Day, Dark Sky Week, and nature walks. Subcommittees report on tree planting, the Ready for 100 energy program, and plastic reduction outreach. No major decisions or new ordinances are on the agenda.
- Planning for Earth Day 2027 at Stony Creek (9-10:30am) and Whites Road (5-6:30pm)
- Dark Sky Week program at High School Planetarium (April 13-20)
- Nature walks: May 2 at Whites Road (tentative) and August 15
- Bat release on May 8 with bat house built at Wissahickon building
- Subcommittee updates on tree ordinance, next steps for Ready for 100, and plastic reduction survey
Business Meetings
Lansdale Borough Council will consider action items including approving a $648,424 check warrant, hiring a co-responder as a borough employee, adopting ordinances to add handicap parking at 1016 Tremont Drive and 426 Pierce Street and remove snow alert parking on the east side of Pennbrook Avenue, and authorizing an agreement with Allegheny Electric Cooperative.
- Approve $648,424 check warrant covering health insurance, wastewater treatment, and other expenses
- Hire co-responder as borough employee (motion by Councilwoman Fuller)
- Adopt ordinances adding handicap parking at 1016 Tremont Drive and 426 Pierce Street
- Remove snow alert parking restrictions on east side of Pennbrook Avenue
- Authorize agreement with Allegheny Electric Cooperative and RVE proposal for N. Cannon Ave & Poplar Street rehabilitation