Laurel, Maryland
Upcoming
Mayor and City Council Meeting
The Laurel Mayor and City Council will consider bid recommendations for the Police Department to purchase ammunition, an Unmanned Aerial System, and a Peregrine AI System. They will also vote on several Mayoral appointments to city boards and committees, including the Board of Appeals and the CAC for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities. A general public hearing and approval of the May 27 meeting minutes are also on the agenda.
- Mayoral appointment of Karina Riva to the Board of Appeals (2026-2029)
- Mayoral appointment of Jenelle Herbert-King to the Multicultural Advisory Committee (2026-2028)
- Mayoral appointments of Irlene Santos and Brittany Golding to the CAC for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities (2026-2028)
- Bid recommendation: Laurel Police Department purchase of ammunition
- Bid recommendation: Laurel Police Department purchase of Unmanned Aerial System and Peregrine AI System
Planning Commission
Public Safety & Transportation Committee
Education Advisory Committee
Multicultural Advisory Committee
Board of Appeals- CANCELLED
Mayor and City Council Meeting
Recent meetings
Mayor and City Council Work Session
At a virtual work session, the Mayor and City Council will discuss three bid recommendations for the Laurel Police Department: purchase of ammunition, an unmanned aerial system (drone), and a Peregrine AI system. They will also consider Resolution No. 5-2026 to dissolve the No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Citizens Advisory Committee. This is a discussion meeting; no final votes are scheduled.
- Bid recommendation: Police Department purchase of ammunition
- Bid recommendation: Police Department purchase of Unmanned Aerial System (drone)
- Bid recommendation: Police Department purchase of Peregrine AI System
- Resolution No. 5-2026 to dissolve the No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Citizens Advisory Committee
Board of Appeals- CANCELLED
Mayor and City Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a second public hearing and may vote on Ordinance No. 2056, which amends the FY2025-2026 general operating budget and capital improvement program. Other business includes a presentation by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments executive director, mayoral appointments to advisory bodies, and approval of past meeting minutes.
- Second public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2056 (budget amendment for FY2025-2026)
- Presentation by Executive Director Clark Mercer of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
- Mayoral appointments to Clergy Advisory Council and Multicultural Advisory Committee
- Reappointments to Youth Services Commission, Ethics Commission, and Public Safety and Transportation committee
- General public hearing for resident comments
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, receive staff reports, and hold a general public hearing. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Staff Reports
- General Public Hearing
- Schedule Next Meeting, Date and Location
Historic District Commission
The Laurel Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. Items include a tree removal at 409 Prince George St, a rear addition at 412 Montgomery St, and roof replacements at 515 and 607 Montgomery St. The commission will also consider a retroactive approval for steps and fence at 352 Main St, and tax credits for window replacement at 407 Montgomery St with a material cost of $67,910.00 and a credit of $6,791.00.
- Tree removal at 409 Prince George St required for electrical upgrade
- Rear addition at 412 Montgomery St with vinyl siding and shingles
- Roof replacement at 515 and 607 Montgomery St with upgraded architectural shingles
- Retroactive approval for rear wooden steps and fence at 352 Main St
- Tax credit for 25 windows at 407 Montgomery St: $67,910 cost, $6,791 credit
Multicultural Advisory Committee
The Laurel Multicultural Advisory Committee is holding its quarterly virtual meeting on June 15, 2026. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No discussions, proposals, or decisions are listed.
Education Advisory Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Education Advisory Committee. Members will approve minutes from March 16, 2026, hear a report from City Council President Kyla Clark, and hold a discussion on next steps. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting
- Report from City Council President Kyla Clark
- Discussion of next steps
Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum
The Laurel Juneteenth Executive Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from April 8, 2026, and discuss the program, t-shirt design, entertainment, and vendor updates for the upcoming Juneteenth event. The agenda also includes an open forum and adjournment. This is a planning meeting with no formal decisions or financial actions listed.
- Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion on program planning
- T-shirt design and ordering
- Entertainment lineup considerations
- Vendor selection and logistics
Arts Council
The Laurel Arts Council will hold a virtual meeting on June 10, 2026, to vote on the May minutes, receive updates from city government, and discuss several arts projects. Key items include reviewing the FY26 budget, announcing winners of the Traffic Box Art Contest, and beginning discussion on the FY27 budget, which may be enhanced by developer fees for a wall mural. The council will also consider changes to the Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural and plans for the September Multicultural Festival.
- Traffic Box Art Contest: 31 entries, 3 winners to be selected; wrapping scheduled next week
- Scotchtown Hills Elementary playground mural: changes to plan, start pushed to next school year or alternative window/door mural
- FY27 LAC budget discussion: enhanced by developer fees, potential wall mural proposed
- Multicultural Festival planned for September
- Farmer's Market Music and social media updates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from last month and discuss the Planning Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC. The meeting is virtual, with public comment available by preregistration.
- Consideration and possible action on Planning Annual Report and Resolution No. 26-10-PC
- Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting
Special Mayor and City Council Work Session *Note Special Time*
Mayor and City Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a first public hearing on Ordinance No. 2056, which proposes amendments to the general operating budget and capital improvement program for the current fiscal year. The council also considers bid recommendations for the police department's fleet management acquisition and renewal of the Darktrace cyber platform. A general public hearing will be held for residents to speak on any matter.
- Introduction and first public hearing on Ordinance No. 2056 amending the FY2025-2026 budget and capital improvement program
- Bid recommendation for Laurel Police Department Enterprise Fleet Management Acquisition
- Bid recommendation for Darktrace Cyber Platform Renewal for the Department of Information Technology
- General public hearing for resident comments
Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities
Mayor and City Council Work Session
The Mayor and City Council will discuss a bid recommendation for Enterprise Fleet Management acquisition for the Laurel Police Department. This is the only substantive item on the work session agenda.
- Bid recommendation for Laurel Police Department Enterprise Fleet Management acquisition
Special Mayor and City Council Meeting
The Laurel City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two motions to override mayoral line-item vetoes on the FY2027 budget ordinance. One veto would restore $1,000,000 for the Family Resiliency Program; the other would restore $30,000 for the Laurel Independent Monthly insert. The council passed the budget on May 27, 2026, and the mayor vetoed these items on May 28.
- Motion to override line-item veto restoring $1,000,000 for Family Resiliency Program funding
- Motion to override line-item veto restoring $30,000 for the Laurel Independent Monthly insert
- Ordinance No. 2055 - adoption of General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for FY2027
- Mayor's veto memorandum dated May 28, 2026
Juneteenth Executive Committee - No Quorum
This is a regular meeting of the Laurel Juneteenth Executive Committee. The agenda includes planning for the Juneteenth event: program, T-shirts, entertainment, vendors, and fundraising. The meeting is noted as having no quorum, which may limit official actions. Items are discussion-only and no votes are expected.
- Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
- Program and T-shirts planning
- Entertainment selection
- Vendors update
- Fundraising and Sponsors
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and take final action on two applications: a special exception to expand a retail smoking lounge at 349 Main Street, and a variance from green area requirements for St. Vincent Pallotti High School at 113 St. Mary's Place. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 6 and April 23, 2026.
- Special Exception No. 981 for Myste Lounge/OCPS LLC to increase square footage of retail sales with smoking lounge at 349 Main Street
- Variance Application No. 982 for St. Vincent Pallotti High School to vary Minimum Net Lot Green Area requirements at 113 St. Mary's Place
- Public hearings and final action on both applications
- Approval of minutes from two previous meetings (April 6 and April 23, 2026)
Mayor and City Council Meeting
The Mayor and City Council will hold a second public hearing and may vote on Ordinance No. 2055, which adopts the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and levies property taxes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a general public hearing.
- Second public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2055 adopting the FY2026-2027 operating budget and capital improvement program and levying property taxes