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The body will also review and discuss items for the current council meeting agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3576,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider tax abatements and a special use permit for Verizon Wireless", "summary": "The Opelika City Council will review several consent agenda items, including business licenses and tax exemptions. The body will also consider a special appropriation for a local alliance and a street closure request.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3581,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "General", "headline": "Parks board to consider tot watch request and field updates", "summary": "The Opelika Board of Parks & Recreation will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business items including a Tot Watch request, an update on West Ridge Softball Fields, a proposal from the Lee County Youth Development Center, and a review of a June 11 incident involving cameras. The meeting is primarily procedural with no votes on ordinances or budget items.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3570,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "General", "headline": "Board to decide on two setback variances carried over from June", "summary": "The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests that were carried over from its June meeting due to a lack of quorum. Both requests involve residential developments in commercial (C-2) zones and seek multiple setback reductions. The first is for 300 S 7th Street, and the second is for 500 Avenue A.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3567,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "General", "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review porch, window, and door changes", "summary": "The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications at 714 Ave D and 830 N. Railroad Ave. The commission will also discuss an enforcement report and staff report. The meeting includes approval of June 11, 2026 minutes and setting the next meeting date for August 13, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3553,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway to commercial", "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on a weed abatement assessment at 606 Dogwood Avenue and consider a consent agenda with over $7.9 million in construction bids, including Bridgewater Boulevard, Hi-Pack Drive, and the Mill Village roundabout. Two ordinances are up for votes: a second reading to rezone 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-2 with GC-P overlay, and a first reading to annex 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N. Resolutions include tax abatements for BS Logistics America and Yongsan Automotive USA, a FEMA grant application for North Park sewer improvements, and an amended employment contract with the police chief.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3563,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3580,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "School projects update from Scout Program Management", "summary": "The City Council will hear an update on current and future Opelika City School Projects presented by Scout Program Management. The worksession also includes discussion of the upcoming regular meeting agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3556,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3573,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "General", "headline": "Zoning Board will consider two property variance requests", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss two variance applications: one from Lee Tharp for 300 S 7th Street and another from Richard Hayley for 500 Avenue A, both in the C-2 zoning district. Each applicant seeks setbacks or lot‑size adjustments that differ from the district’s minimum requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3534,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "General", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear 156-lot Mayfair subdivision and zoning text changes", "summary": "The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for Mayfair Subdivision Phase 2 (156 single-family lots), two conditional use requests, and proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding alcohol and hemp/CBD uses. The Commission will also approve minutes from May 26, 2026, and receive an update on previous cases.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3549,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Hwy to commercial - public hearing & first reading", "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-2 with a coordinated greenway plan, followed by a first reading of the ordinance. Consent agenda items include purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for $39,012, a special use permit for Verizon Wireless on Frederick Road, and a lump sum RSA payment of $78,405 to retirees. Mayor will present monthly financial and building summaries and recognize the police department for accreditation.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3540,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3562,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council worksession to review upcoming regular meeting agenda", "summary": "This is a worksession of the Opelika City Council, held to review and discuss items slated for the upcoming regular council meeting. No resolutions, ordinances, or other substantive items are listed for action during this session. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on agenda preparation.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3536,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3544,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "General", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "General", "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review request for 601 N. Railroad Ave", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business and review staff and enforcement reports. The primary agenda item is a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Downtown Historic District.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3519,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3535,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council worksession to review upcoming regular agenda", "summary": "The City Council is holding a worksession to review and discuss the consent and regular agenda items for the upcoming regular council meeting. No specific resolutions, ordinances, or other substantive items are listed for action at this worksession.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3523,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3533,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider $1.2 million intersection project and $688k police equipment", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding demolitions and weed abatement assessments. The body is also reviewing bids for infrastructure improvements and police equipment purchases.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3530,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3543,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "General", "headline": "Opelika Planning Commission to consider zoning changes for alcohol and hemp uses", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and a street renaming. The body will also review plat approvals and a property annexation.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3510,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider property exchange with health authority, body cameras, roundabout", "summary": "The Opelika City Council will hold its regular meeting with several consent agenda items and one ordinance for first reading. Key decisions include authorizing a real property exchange and lease agreement with the East Alabama Health Care Authority, purchasing police body cameras for $44,765.40, and commencing condemnation proceedings for the Cunningham Drive roundabout. The council will also apply for an ALDOT grant for Waverly Parkway Phase II and make an appointment to the Water Works Board.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3512,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3532,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers real property exchange with East Alabama Health Care Authority", "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to discuss agenda items. The primary item for consideration is a first reading of a real property exchange and lease agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3501,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3515,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "General", "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission considers four facade and porch changes", "summary": "The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes in the Northside and Downtown Historic Districts.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3477,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3518,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "General", "headline": "Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting canceled", "summary": "The regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, has been canceled. 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The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and street closure requests for upcoming community events.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3489,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3511,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Work session with no specific items listed", "summary": "This is a work session of the Opelika City Council. The agenda contains only procedural headings such as presentations, resolutions, ordinances, and general updates, with no specific items described. The meeting is likely a preliminary discussion of the upcoming regular council agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3479,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3495,plainText=false)", "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "General", "headline": "Planning Commission to review multiple subdivision plats and conditional use requests", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider preliminary plats for seven subdivisions and conditional use requests for various residential and commercial projects. The body will also review final plats and one rezoning request for property on Birmingham Highway.", "agenda_url": "https://opelikaal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3466,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "General", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://opelikaal.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss contract amendments with MAB American and Broad Metro", "summary": "This is a work session of the Opelika City Council. Council will discuss amendments to two project development agreements with MAB American Management, LLC and Broad Metro, LLC, both under Economic Development. A presentation from the Arts Association of East Alabama is also scheduled. 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