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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$104.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$200.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$54.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$173.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$8,339 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202559 housing units ($13.2M)

Recent meetings

Mon Jul 20, 2026

City Council

Auburn City Council to discuss mobile home rent stabilization and syringe services

The City Council will review a draft ordinance to stabilize lot rents and fees in mobile home parks. The meeting also includes a second reading of regulations and fee changes for syringe service programs.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda July 20, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • TIF and CEA Historical Review Presentation – Greg L'Heureux • Mobile Home Rent Stabilization – Draft Ordinance. The Council will take this item up in Workshop as time allows, or may do so at the end of the meeting. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 66-07202026– Submitting ballot for the appointment of Matthew Garside, Town of Poland, to serve on the 2026-2028 MMA Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) for District 20. 2) ORDER 67-07202026 – Appointing members to the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 3) ORDER 68-07202026– Appointing Owen Robinson as the Student Representative to the Council for a term ending June 30, 2028, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. II. Minutes – July 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Oath of Office for Student Representative to Council IV. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jul 6, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on syringe service regulations; discuss mobile home rent caps

The Council will hold a workshop on a draft mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, then convene a regular meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on a second reading of an ordinance regulating syringe service programs. Consent items include appointments and an asset forfeiture of $868 to the police department. The Council will also consider a $200 food license fee waiver for Great Falls Youth Corp.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda July 6, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • Mobile Home Rent Stabilization 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 59-07062026 – Appointing Ilwaad Hussen as Student Representative to the City Council for a term expiring June 30, 2028, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 2) ORDER 60-07062026 – Appointing Sally Gagnon to the Age Friendly Community Committee for a term ending June 1, 2029, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 3) ORDER 61-07062026 – Accepting an Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $868.00 from the Maine Criminal Courts to the Auburn Police Department for an incident occurring on April 8, 2025. 4) ORDER 62-07062026 – Nominating the proposed slate for 2027 Vice-President and Executive Committee candidates to Maine Municipal Association’s Executive Committee on behalf of the City of Auburn. 5) ORDER 63-07062026 – Confirming Chief Moen’s appointment of Sean O’Donnell Jr. and Darrien Jimmo as Constable with firearm for the Auburn [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City of Auburn City Council Meeting July 6, 2026 Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. I. Consent Items 1) ORDER 59-07062026 – Appointing Ilwaad Hussen as Student Representative to the City Council for a term expiring June 30, 2028, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. This item was removed from the agenda. 2) ORDER 60-07062026 – Appointing Sally Gagnon to the Age Friendly Community Committee for a term ending June 1, 2029, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 3) ORDER 61-07062026 – Accepting an Asset Forfeiture in the amount of $868.00 from the Maine Criminal Courts to the Auburn Police Department for an incident occurring on April 8, 2025. 4) ORDER 62-07062026 – Nominating the proposed slate for 2027 Vice-President and Executive Committee candidates to Maine Municipal Association’s Executive Committee on behalf of the City of Auburn. 5) ORDER 63-07062026 – Confirming Chief Moen’s appointment of Sean O’Donnell Jr. and Darrien Jimmo as Constable with firearm for the Auburn Police Department. Motion for passage by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Gerry. Motion passed 7-0. II. Minutes – June 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Duvall noted spelling error of his last name to be corrected. Motion to accept the minutes as corrected by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 7-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • 20 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss mobile home rent stabilization, vote on housing targets and police contract

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a draft mobile home rent stabilization ordinance that caps annual rent increases at the lower of CPI or 5% and creates a review board. At the regular meeting, the Council is scheduled to vote on second reading of an ordinance replacing the Complete Streets Committee with a Parking and Traffic Safety Committee. New business includes first reading of an ordinance regulating syringe service programs, adoption of housing production targets for 2026-2030, and authorization of a collective bargaining agreement with the police patrol union.

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✓ Decided: Auburn City Council approves ordinance and school budget validation results

The Council approved Ordinance 12-06152026 with a 4-2 vote and passed Resolve 03-06152026 unanimously. The June 9, 2026, school budget referendum resulted in approval with 3,196 yes votes.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda June 15, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop o Mobile Home Rent Stabilization 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Duvall I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 56-06152026 – Confirming Chief Moen’s appointment of Jared Brewer as Constable with firearm for the Auburn Police Department. 2) ORDER 57-06152026 – Appointing Bryan Bachelder as Local Sealer of Weights and Measures for a term that expires 6/30/2027. II. Minutes – June 1, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Recognizing Mubarik Abdulahi, Senior Student Representative • Project Support You (PSY) Update • Certified School Budget Validation Referendum Election Results (June 9, 2026) IV. Open Session – Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. V. Unfinished Business 1. ORDINANCE 11-06012026 – Replacing Complete Streets Committee with Parking a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Auburn City Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers M ayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Randall was absent. C onsent Items ORDER 56-06152026 and ORDER 57-06152026 were passed. Councilor Walker moved for passage, Councilor Gerry seconded. Motion passed 6-0. Ju ne 1, 2026, minutes were accepted. Councilor Walker moved for passage, Councilor Cowan seconded. Motion passed 6-0. M ubarik Abdulahi, Senior Student Representative, was recognized by the Council and Mayor Harmon. P roject Support You (PSY) Update – Jennifer Edwards, Erica West, Chief Moen, Stephen Almquist Deputy Fire Chief and fellow representatives. C ertified School Budget Validation Referendum Election Results (June 9, 2026) – Mayor Harmon read the results: 4553 Voted, 3196 Yes, 1279 No, 78 Blank – Budget Approved O pen Session – Abigail Fouchea – 28 Winter St – concerns regarding parking issues since the opening of PALS Center Candace Northrup – 36 Winter Street – concerns regarding vehicle and parking issues since the opening of PALS Center O RDINANCE 11-06012026 Councilor Cowan moved for passage, Council Walker seconded. Catherine Truitt – 105 Winter Street – Member Complete Streets Committee – concerns regarding replacing Complete Streets Committee with Traffic Safety Committee R oll Call Vote: Councilor Duvall Yes Councilor Butler Yes Councilor Walker Yes Councilor Platz Yes Council [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Goal Setting Workshop

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Mon Jun 1, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on solid waste collection and parking ordinance changes

The City Council will first hold a workshop to review a draft ordinance for a Syringe Service Program. At the regular meeting, the Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances—one amending parking rules for solid waste collection, the other amending solid waste collection services—with final roll call votes. The Council will also consider a first reading to replace the Complete Streets Committee with a Parking and Traffic Safety Committee. Consent items include appointments to boards and a $200 fee waiver for a baseball concession stand.

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✓ Decided: Council updates city ordinances regarding solid waste and traffic

The Council approved amendments to the city code concerning parking changes for solid waste collection and updated solid waste service regulations. Additionally, the Council passed a first reading to replace the Complete Streets Committee with the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda June 1 , 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop o Syringe Service Program – Draft Ordinance Review 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Gerry I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 52-06012026 *– Appointing Charles King to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an unexpired term that expires 5/1/2029, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 2) ORDER 53-06012026* – Appointing Robert Cavanagh and Diane Vincent to the Age Friendly Community Committee for terms that expire 6/1/2029, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 3) ORDER 54-06012026* – Appointing Joseph Grochmal to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for an unexpired term that expires 9/30/2026, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 4) ORDER 55-06012026* – Approving the license fee waiver request of $200 for the Auburn Suburban Baseball & Softball concession stand during the 2026 season. II. Minutes – May 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Legislative Sentiments from Sen. Br [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City of Auburn City Council Mee�ng June 1, 2026 Mayor Harmon opened the mee�ng at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. All Councilors were present. Student Representa�ve Abdulahi was absent. I. Consent Items 1) ORDER 52-06012026 *– Appoin�ng Charles King to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an unexpired term that expires 5/1/2029, as nominated by the Appointment Commitee. 2) ORDER 53-06012026* – Appoin�ng Robert Cavanagh and Diane Vincent to the Age Friendly Community Commitee for terms that expire 6/1/2029, as nominated by the Appointment Commitee. 3) ORDER 54-06012026* – Appoin�ng Joseph Grochmal to the Parks & Recrea�on Advisory Board for an unexpired term that expires 9/30/2026, as nominated by the Appointment Commitee. 4) ORDER 55-06012026* – Approving the license fee waiver request of $200 for the Auburn Suburban Baseball & So�ball concession stand during the 2026 season. Councilor Gerry moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Walker. Mo�on passed 7-0. II. Minutes – May 18, 2026 Regular Council Mee�ng Councilor Randall moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Walker. Mo�on passed 7-0. III. Communica�ons, Presenta�ons and Recogni�ons • Legisla�ve Sen�ments from Sen. Bruce Bickford – District 20 recognizing Charlie DeAngelis for 46 years of service as the City Electrician and recognizing Denis Mathews for the 2025 Maine Fraternal Order of Police Presidents Award. A memo from the City Manager’s office was provided to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

City Council

Auburn City Council to vote on $23 million in bonds and municipal budget

The City Council will hold second readings for bonds to fund the FY27 Capital Improvement Program and Auburn Middle School renovations. The body will also consider the 2026-2027 municipal budget and ordinances regarding solid waste and parking.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $11.2M school bond and $11.8M capital improvement bonds

The council appointed two members to the Casco Bay Trail Board and authorized two general‑obligation bond packages: $11.2 million for an Auburn Middle School addition and $11.776 million for the FY27 Capital Improvement Program. It also adopted the 2026‑2027 municipal budget and passed two ordinance amendments on traffic parking and solid‑waste collection. All items were approved by recorded vote counts.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda May 18, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 6:00 PM Workshop • Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (F) for discussion of a poverty abatement case where information contained in records made, maintained or received by a body or agency is confidential by statute. Action to follow. • Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (D) for labor contract negotiations regarding Public Works. No action to follow. • Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (D) for labor contract negotiations regarding MSEA labor union. No action to follow. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Cowan I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 48-05182026 – Appointing Katie Boss and Mayor Jeffrey Harmon to the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors. II. Minutes – May 4, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Reminder: June 9, 2026 Maine Primary & School Budget Validation Referendum; Absentee ballots available at City Hall through June 4. All polling pla [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City of Auburn City Council Meeting May 18, 2026 Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Student Representative Mubarik Abdulahi was absent. I. Consent Items 1) ORDER 48-05182026 – Appointing Katie Boss and Mayor Jeffrey Harmon to the Casco Bay Trail Board of Supervisors. Motion for passage by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Cowan passed 7-0. II. Minutes – May 4, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Correct item 3: Vote 5-2 not 5-0 (Gerry, Walker). Motion passed 7-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Reminder: June 9, 2026 Maine Primary & School Budget Validation Referendum; Absentee ballots available at City Hall through June 4. All polling places open June 9 from 7:00am- 8:00pm. • Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week; read by Mayor Harmon • Monthly Grant Program Update, presented by City Manager Phil Crowell IV . Open Session Gary Tetreault, Hazel St V . Unfinished Business 1) ORDER 41-05042026 – Authorizing the City’s general obligation bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $11,200,000 to reconfigure the Auburn Middle School (AMS) to construct an addition and other renovations and improvements to accommodate Grade 6 classrooms and other education space. Second reading. ROLL CALL VOTE. Passage requires five (5) affirmative votes. Councilor Platz moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Mayor Harmon opened the item for public comment. There was no comment. Motion passed [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on $11.2M bond for Auburn Middle School and FY27 budget

The City Council will hold a workshop to consider replacing the Complete Streets Committee with a new Parking and Traffic Safety Committee, followed by an executive session for the city manager's evaluation. At the regular meeting, the Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances regarding code enforcement citations and business license penalties. Key decisions include adopting the FY2027 School Department budget, authorizing up to $11.2 million in bonds to reconfigure Auburn Middle School, and authorizing $11.776 million for the FY27 Capital Improvement Program. The Council will also adopt the municipal budget, amend the master fee schedule, approve the CDBG/HOME Consortium Plan, grant a liquor license, and approve the Casco Bay Trail Interlocal Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $11.2M school bond and $11.8M capital improvement bond

The council adopted the Auburn School Department’s FY 2027 budget with a 6‑1 vote. It also authorized two general‑obligation bond measures—$11.2 million for an addition to Auburn Middle School (5‑2) and $11,776,000 for the FY 27 Capital Improvement Program (5‑2). Additional actions included appointing city representatives to the MMA LPC and adopting the municipal budget.

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Page 1 of 3 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda May 4, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • Replacing the Complete Streets Committee with a new Parking and Traffic Safety Committee • Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (A) for City Manager’s quarterly evaluation. No action to follow. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Butler I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1. ORDER 38-05042026 – Accepting an Asset Forfeiture from the State of Maine Criminal Courts to the Auburn Police Department from an incident dated February 6, 2024. 2. O RDER 39-05042026 - Appointing Auburn’s Representatives to the 2026-2028 MMA LPC. II. Minutes – April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Arbor Week Proclamation IV. Open Session – Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. V. Unfinished Business 1. ORDINANCE 07-04212026 -– Amending Chapter 2 “Administration” of the City’s Code of Ordinance [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City Council Meeting May 4, 2026 Council Chambers, Auburn Hall, 60 Court St Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Student Representative Abdulahi was absent. I. Consent Items 1. ORDER 38-05042026 – Accepting an Asset Forfeiture from the State of Maine Criminal Courts to the Auburn Police Department from an incident dated February 6, 2024. 2. ORDER 39-05042026 - Appointing Auburn’s Representatives to the 2026-2028 MMA LPC. Motion for passage by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Platz. Motion passed 7-0. II. Minutes – April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Motion to adopt the minutes by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 7-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions Arbor Week Proclamation was read by Mayor Harmon City Manager Crowell welcomed Eric Cousens to the microphone who introduced DeCarlo Brown, Planning Director IV . Open Session None. V . Unfinished Business 1. ORDINANCE 07-04212026 -– Amending Chapter 2 “Administration” of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding Article VIII. “Citation System of Code Enforcement” . Second reading/public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilor Cowan moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Duvall. This item was opened for public comment. There was no comment. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote. 2. ORDINANCE 08-04212026 – Amending Chapter 14, “Business Licenses and Permits” , of the City’s Code of Ordi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

City Council to vote on FY27 budget and three zoning ordinances

The City Council will review the FY27 proposed budget and capital improvement plan, including a bond request for Auburn Middle School. The body will also vote on three zoning ordinances and approve a police grant for uniforms.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the Lobster Festival mass gathering and three ordinance amendments

The council unanimously approved a mass gathering order for the Lobster Festival on May 16, 2026. It also passed first‑reading votes on three ordinance amendments covering code‑enforcement citations, business‑license penalties, and municipal parking space minimums. All motions passed 7‑0.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop o FY27 School Committee Revised Budget – Superintendent Dr. Susan Dorris o FY27 Capital Improvement Plan Auburn Middle School Bond Request o F Y27 City Manager’s Proposed Budget Presentation – City Manager Phil Crowell 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Randall I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 35-04212026 – Authorizing Mayor Harmon to vote the shares at the LARC 2026 Annual Meeting to be held April 27, 2026. 2) ORDER 36-04212026 – Accepting the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant awarded to the Auburn Police Department in the amount of $17,418.00 for the purchase of Class B uniforms for all sworn staff. II. Minutes – April 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions o C asella & Ordinance Changes IV. Open Session – Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. Page 2 of 2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City Council Meeting April 21, 2026 Minutes Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:05pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Student Representatives Abdulahi and Edwards were absent. I. Consent Items 1) ORDER 35-04212026 – Authorizing Mayor Harmon to vote the shares at the LARC 2026 Annual Meeting to be held April 27, 2026. 2) ORDER 36-04212026 – Accepting the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant awarded to the Auburn Police Department in the amount of $17,418.00 for the purchase of Class B uniforms for all sworn staff. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Duvall. Motion passed 7-0. II. Minutes – April 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Walker moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 7-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions • Casella & Ordinance Changes – Talya Webster, Casella, and Adam Stevens, Deputy Public Works Director, presented on trash automation coming to the City of Auburn in Summer 2026. This change will involve upcoming amendments to the parking schedule and posted signs to allow for the bins to be placed curbside on trash collection days. IV. Open Session None. V. Unfinished Business 1. ORDINANCE 06-04062026 – Amending Chapter 60, “Zoning” , of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding LD-427 “An Act to Regulate Municipal Parking Space Minimums” . Second reading/public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilor Platz moved for passage, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Budget Workshop

Auburn City Council discusses proposed FY27 budget with tax levy increase

The City Council holds a workshop to discuss the proposed FY27 budget. The manager's proposed budget totals $138,445,796, a 7.76% increase over the FY26 adopted budget. The proposed tax levy is $64,521,505, up 10.89%. The council will consider municipal, school, and debt service expenses.

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Page 1 of 1 City Council Budget Workshop Agenda April 13, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • FY27 Budget - Council Discussion Fiscal Year 2027 Workshop 4.13.26 COUNCIL COUNCIL INITIAL MANAGER ADOPTED ADOPTED PROPOSED PROPOSED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Initial Initial Manager Manager FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 26-27 $ Change % Change $ Change % Change Municipal Expenses Operating Expenses 41,434,118 42,591,211 45,402,346 44,358,887 2,811,135 6.60% 1,767,676 4.15% Intergovernmental 2,328,502 2,477,975 2,681,297 2,671,297 203,322 8.21% 193,322 7.80% County Tax 3,117,240 3,385,568 3,694,912 3,694,912 309,344 9.14% 309,344 9.14% Total Municipal Expenses 46,879,860 48,454,754 51,778,555 50,725,096 3,323,801 6.86% 2,270,342 4.69% TIF Expenses 3,049,803 3,272,673 3,627,256 3,627,256 354,583 10.83% 354,583 10.83% School Expenses Operating Expenses 50,697,851 53,454,558 57,371,969 57,372,499 3,917,411 7.33% 3,917,411 7.33% Total School Expenses 50,697,851 53,454,558 57,371,969 57,372,499 3,917,411 7.33% 3,917,411 7.33% Debt Service Municipal 9,772,812 11,799,434 12,886,598 12,886,598 1,087,164 9.21% 1,087,164 9.21% School 1,046,596 1,023,308 1,099,999 1,099,999 76,691 7.49% 76,691 7.49% Municipal Public Referendum 0 460,543 3,521,102 3,521,102 3,060,559 664.55% 3,060,559 664.55% School Public Referendum 10,379,025 10,016,027 9,213,246 9,213,246 (802,781) -8.01% (802,781) -8.01% Total Debt Expenses 21,198,433 23,299,312 26,720,945 26,720,945 3,421,633 14.6 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on farmland zoning protections and review school budget

The Council will hold a workshop on the FY27 school budget and opioid settlement funds, then a meeting with a public hearing on amendments to zoning chapter 60 for farmland protections (second reading). New business includes approvals for beer/wine licenses, adoption of the 5-year CIP plan, refinancing of Hangar #5 loan at 2.58% interest, and a first reading on parking minimums zoning amendments. Consent items include appointing election clerks.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted a 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan

The council approved several items, including a 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY27‑FY31, amendments to zoning ordinances, and on‑premise alcohol licenses. All motions passed unanimously except the CIP plan, which passed 6‑1. No public comments were received on any of the agenda items.

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City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda April 6, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 1. 5:30 PM Workshop Auburn School Department FY27 Budget Presentation – Dr. Sue Dorris, Superintendent  Opioid Settlement Funds FY27 Budget - Council Discussion File: Opioid Settlement Funds 2. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Platz 3. I. Consent Items All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1. ORDER 29-04062026 – Appointing Election Clerks for a 2 year term from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028. File: ORDER 29 4. II. Minutes - March 16, 2026 Regular Council Meeting File: March 16, 2026 - Draft Minutes 5. III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions 6. IV. Open Session Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. 7. V. Unfinished Business 1. ORDINANCE 05-03162026 - Amending Chapter 60, "Zoning", of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding protections for important farmland and natural resources. Second reading/public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE. File: ORDINANCE 05 8. VI. New Business 1. ORDER 30-04062 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City of Auburn City Council Meeting April 6, 2026 Council Chambers, 60 Court St Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. All Councilors were present. Student Representative Mubarik Abdulahi was absent. I. Consent Items 1. ORDER 29-04062026 – Appointing Election Clerks for a 2 year term from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 7-0. II. Minutes - March 16, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Platz. Motion passed 7-0. III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions None. IV. Open Session None. V. Unfinished Business ORDINANCE 05-03162026 - Amending Chapter 60, "Zoning" , of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding protections for important farmland and natural resources. Second reading/public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilor Gerry moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Platz. Mayor Harmon opened this item for public hearing. There was no comment. Public hearing was closed. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote. VI. New Business ORDER 30-04062026 – Approving On-Premise Beer & Wine license for CRL Seafood, D/B/A Always Fresh Larochelles Seafood, 22 Mill St. Public hearing. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Mayor Harmon opened this item for public comment. There was no comment. Motion passed 7-0. ORDER 31-04062026 – Approving On- [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 30, 2026

Budget Workshop

City Council to hold budget workshop and school presentation

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop to discuss the FY27 Budget. The meeting includes a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Sue Dorris regarding Auburn Middle School.

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Page 1 of 1 City Council Budget Workshop Agenda March 30, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • Presentation by Auburn School Department relating to Auburn Middle School - Dr. Sue Dorris, Superintendent • FY27 Budget • Council Discussion
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Budget Workshop

Auburn City Council to hold FY27 budget and capital improvement workshop

The City Council will discuss the FY27 budget, including reviews of the 5-year and FY27 Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). The workshop covers budget items for Public Works, General Government, and Intergovernmental Programs.

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Page 1 of 1 City Council Budget Workshop Agenda March 23, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • Executive Session pursuant to Title 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (F) for discussion of information contained in records made, maintained or received by a body or agency when access by the general public to those records is prohibited by statute. • FY27 Budget o 5 Year CIP Review (Continued) o FY27 CIP Review o Public Works o General Government o Intergovernmental Programs Page 1 of 1 City of Auburn City Council Information Sheet Council Workshop or Meeting Date: March 23, 2026 Subject: Executive Session Information: Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (F) for discussion of information contained in records made, maintained or received by a body or agency when access by the general public to those records is prohibited by statute. Executive Session : On occasion, the City Council discusses matters which are required or allowed by State law to be considered in executive session. Executive sessions are not open to the public. The matters that are discussed in executive session are required to be kept confidential until they become a matter of public discussion. In order to go into executive session, a Councilor must make a motion in public. The motion must be recorded, and 3/5 of the members of the Council must vote to go into executive session. An executive session is not required to be scheduled in advance as an agenda item, altho [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 16, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on water district bond and farmland zoning protections

The Auburn City Council will consider a $2.7 million bond for the Water District and a first reading of an ordinance to strengthen protections for farmland and natural resources. The meeting also includes the confirmation of three board appointments and a public hearing on automated license plate readers.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $2.7 million bond for water‑meter upgrades

The council confirmed three board appointments and accepted the meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It approved a $2,700,000 bond to fund Auburn Water District meter replacement, also by a 7‑0 vote. The council passed a first‑reading amendment to the zoning code protecting farmland and natural resources, and it renewed funding for the city’s automated license‑plate reader system, both with 7‑0 roll‑call votes.

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City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda March 16, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 1. 5:30 PM Workshop FY27 Budget Workshop  Public Safety  FY27-FY31 Five Year CIP Review  File: CIP FY27-FY31 2. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker 3. I. Consent Items All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 26-03162026* – Confirming appointment of Jane Costlow as the Conservation Working Group Representative to the Sustainability and Natural Resource Management Board (SNRB) for a term that expires 4/1/29.  2) ORDER 27-03162026*– Appointing Eric Gould to the Auburn Water District Board of Trustees for a term that expires 3/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee.  3) ORDER 28-03162026* – Appointing Stephen Ness to the Auburn Sewerage District Board of Trustees for a term that expires 3/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee.  File: ORDER 26 File: ORDER 27 & ORDER 28 4. II. Minutes - March 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting File: March 2, 2026 DRAFT Minutes 5. III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions File: Application for 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant fundin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Meeting Agenda 5:30 PM Workshop CIP FY27-FY31 7:00 PM Meeting Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. All Councilors were present. Student Representative Edwards was present. Student Representative Abdulahi was absent (excused). I. Consent Items City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda March 16, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers FY27 Budget Workshop Public Safety FY27-FY31 Five Year CIP Review Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 26-03162026* – Confirming appointment of Jane Costlow as the Conservation Working Group Representative to the Sustainability and Natural Resource Management Board (SNRB) for a term that expires 4/1/29. 2) ORDER 27-03162026*– Appointing Eric Gould to the Auburn Water District Board of Trustees for a term that expires 3/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 7-0. ORDER 26 ORDER 27 & ORDER 28 II. Minutes - March 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Walker moved to accept th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Budget Workshop

City Council holds FY27 budget workshop for arena, turf, solid waste, and revenues

The Auburn City Council will discuss the proposed FY27 budget, including detailed revenue and expense projections for Norway Savings Bank Arena and Ingersoll Turf Facility. The workshop also covers the debt service schedule, solid waste operations with a proposed increase of $506,650, and overall city revenue estimates. The council will also hold an executive session for a personnel matter.

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Page 1 of 1 City Council Workshop Agenda March 9, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop 1) FY27 Budget Workshop • Norway Savings Bank Arena / Ingersol Turf Facility • Debt Service Schedule • Solid Waste • Revenue • Council Discussion/Schedule Review 2) Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (A) for discussion of a personnel matter. No action to follow. Norway Savings Bank Arena FY 27 Dept. Request FY26 Dept. Request Total Revenues 1,124,150$ 1,095,700$ Total Expenses 1,071,766$ 1,001,696$ Profit (Loss) 52,384$ 94,004$ NSB Arena Revenue Summary FY 27 Dept. Request FY26 Dept. Request Revenues Ice Rental Revenue Gladiators 295,000$ 285,600$ Edward Little 23,500$ 23,000$ Red Hornets 19,500$ 19,000$ Poland/Gray New Gloucester 20,000$ 19,000$ Central Maine Community College 37,500$ 23,000$ SMMHL 3,000$ 2,000$ Adult Leagues 170,000$ 165,000$ HS/MS Other 29,150$ 28,600$ Youth Other 35,000$ 35,000$ Camps/Clinics 45,000$ 45,000$ Tournaments 75,000$ 75,000$ Private Rentals 30,000$ 30,000$ Public Skate 25,000$ 25,000$ Shinny Hockey 4,000$ 4,000$ Programs 20,000$ 20,000$ Freestyle 3,500$ 7,500$ Non Ice and Facility Rental 55,000$ 55,000$ Skate Rentals 3,000$ 3,000$ Concession 21,000$ 21,000$ Vending Machines 3,000$ 3,000$ Pro Shop 7,000$ 7,000$ Sponsorships 200,000$ 200,000$ 1,124,150$ 1,095,700$ Dept. Dept Line Items Request Request NSB Arena Expenditures Total 1,071,766 1,001,696 Ingersoll Arena Expen [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

City Council

Auburn City Council holds first FY27 budget workshop

The City Council is reviewing a proposed FY27 budget that includes a total expenditure increase of $8,767,182. The body is discussing targeted adjustments to sustain operations and contractual obligations without new initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Council accepted meeting minutes and entered executive session

The council voted 7-0 to accept the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes. Later, Councilor Walker moved, and Councilor Cowan seconded, a motion to enter executive session, which also passed 7-0. The council then adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:48 p.m.

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City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda March 2, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 1. 5:30 PM Workshop ·         FY27 Budget Workshop File: FY27 Budget Workshop 2. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker 3. I. Consent Items All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 4. II. Minutes - February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting File: Draft 2-17-26 Minutes 5. III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions ORDER 16-01202026 update – Planning Board and Sustainability Natural Resources Board Ordinance Review Completed 6. IV. Open Session Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. 7. V. Unfinished Business 8. VI. New Business 9. VII. Reports a. Mayor’s Report b. City Councilors’ Reports c. Student Representative Report d. City Manager Report 10. VIII. Open Session Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. 11. IX. Executive Session Pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (C) to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Meeting Agenda 5:30 PM Workshop FY27 Budget Workshop 7:00 PM Meeting Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. All Councilors and Student Representatives were present. I. Consent Items II. Minutes - February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Walker moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Councilor Platz. Motion passed 7-0. Draft 2-17-26 Minutes III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda March 2, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers · FY27 Budget Workshop Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. ORDER 16-01202026 update – Planning Board and Sustainability Natural Resources Board Ordinance Review Completed IV. Open Session Sen. Bruce Bickford, District 20 - presented an update on the Property Tax Relief Task Force, including preliminary recommendations from the Task Force, which include increased meetings in 2026, identifying burdens to paying real estate taxes including allowing taxpayers to make monthly payments; methods of increasing notice of property [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

City Council to discuss revaluation and waste energy funding

The Auburn City Council will hold a workshop on the 2026 revaluation process and vote on a $620,152.13 payment for the Maine Waste to Energy assessment. The meeting includes routine appointments and a public hearing for a new liquor license.

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✓ Decided: City Council authorized Maine Waste to Energy funding and granted a restaurant liquor license

The council appointed Peggy Walton to the Homelessness Committee (6‑0). It amended the master fee schedule to add 2026 EMS billing rates (6‑0). It granted a Class A restaurant liquor license to El Tequila Mexican Restaurant at 245 Center St (4‑2) and approved funding for Maine Waste to Energy (6‑0). The council also entered an executive session to discuss the City Manager’s quarterly evaluation (6‑0) and adjourned the meeting (6‑0).

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City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda February 17, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 1. 5:30 PM Workshop File: 1. Revaluation Update - Assessor's Office File: 2. Maine Waste to Energy (Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation) Funding Requirement File: 3. Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (D) for labor negotiations with Police Department Patrol. File: 4. Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (A) for the City Manager’s quarterly evaluation. 2. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker 3. I. Consent Items All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1. ORDER 17-02172026 – Appointing Peggy Walton to the Homelessness Committee for an unexpired term that ends 08/30/26, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 2. ORDER 18-02172026 – Appointing Kathy Shaw to the Planning Board, Associate Member, for a term that ends 01/01/28, as nominated by the Appointment Committee 3. ORDER 19 –02172026 - Appointing Chelsea Eaton to the Planning Board, Associate Member, for a term that ends 01/01/29, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. 4. ORDER 20-02172026 – Appointing Ryan W [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Meeting Agenda 5:30 PM Workshop 1. Revaluation Update - Assessor's Office 2. Maine Waste to Energy (Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation) Funding Requirement 3. Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (D) for labor negotiations with Police Department Patrol. 4. Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (A) for the City Manager’s quarterly evaluation. 7:00 PM Meeting Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilor Duvall was absent (excused). Student Representative Abdulahi was absent. I. Consent Items City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda February 17, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1. ORDER 17-02172026 – Appointing Peggy Walton to the Homelessness Committee for an unexpired term that ends 08/30/26, as nominated by the Appointment Committee. Councilor Gerry moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 6-0. ORDER 17-21 - Appointments ORDER 22 - Asset Forfeiture II. Minutes Councilor Randall moved to amend the draft min [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on extending moratoriums for needle exchange and mobile home park rents

The Auburn City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of two ordinances: extending a 180-day moratorium on needle exchange services and prohibiting rent/fee increases at mobile home parks for 180 days. The meeting also includes a workshop on the FY27 budget, updates on economic development and lake watershed inspections, and routine consent items.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a 180‑day moratorium on mobile‑home park rent hikes

The council adopted two ordinances by unanimous roll‑call vote. Ordinance 03‑01202026 extends a 180‑day moratorium on needle‑exchange services. Ordinance 04‑01202026 creates a 180‑day moratorium on rent or fee increases at mobile‑home parks. The meeting was then adjourned.

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City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda Febraury 2, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 1. 5:30 PM Workshop  FY27 Budget - City Manager Phil Crowell & Superintendent Dr. Susan Dorris Syringe Service Program - Continued Discussion 2. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Duvall 3. I. Consent Items All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 4. II. Minutes File: January 20, 2026 - Draft Meeting Minutes 5. III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions Winter Storm Operations Update - Scott Holland, Public Works Director  File: 2025 Economic Development Update File: Lake Auburn Watershed Subsurface Wastewater (SSWW) System Inspections Update File: Vacant & Abandoned Buildings Update 6. IV. Open Session Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly related to City business or any item that does not appear on the agenda. 7. V. Unfinished Business 1. 1) ORDINANCE 03-01202026 - Granting a 180 day moratorium extension regarding Needle Exchange Services. Second reading/public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE. File: ORDINANCE 03 2. 2) ORDINANCE 04-01202026 – Granting a 180 day [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda Febraury 2, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 1. 5:30 PM Workshop  FY27 Budget - City Manager Phil Crowell & Superintendent Dr. Susan Dorris Syringe Service Program - Continued Discussion 2. 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Duvall Minutes: Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Student Representatives Abdulahi and Edwards were absent. 3. I. Consent Items All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 4. II. Minutes Minutes: January 20, 2026 minutes were accepted with the following corrections: - Motion to ORDER 16 to reflect the item will also be referred to the SNRB with an update to the Council no later than 2/25/26. - Correcting the spelling – JA-LYNNE Park Motion for passage by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Gerry. Motion passed 7-0. File: January 20, 2026 - Draft Meeting Minutes 5. III. Communications, Presentations, and Recognitions Winter Storm Operations Update - Scott Holland, Public Works Director  Minutes: Public Works Director, Scott Holland, presented on Winter Operations. Mr. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat Jan 31, 2026

EMA Training/City Facilities Tour

EMA training and city facilities tour for officials

The City Council will hold an EMA Training session (ICS-402) for executives and senior officials, followed by a guided tour of several city facilities, including the PAL Center, Ingersoll/Hasty/Senior Center, Norway Savings Bank Arena, and Public Works. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is informational.

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City of Auburn, Maine 60 Court Street | Auburn, Maine 04210 207.333.6601 | www.auburnmaine.gov AGENDA EMA Training/City Facilities Tour Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:30am Central Fire Station 550 Minot Ave 1) EMA Training ICS-402 : ICS Overview for Executives/Senior Officials 2) City Facilities Tour a) PAL Center b) Ingersoll/Hasty/Senior Center c) Norway Savings Bank Arena d) Public Works 3) Shuttle returns to Central Fire Station
Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

Auburn Council to consider moratoriums on rent increases and needle exchange

The City Council will discuss extending moratoriums on needle exchange services and rent or fee increases at mobile home parks. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for airport-owned land and updates to code enforcement authority.

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✓ Decided: City Council rezoned two airport parcels to industrial use (6‑0 votes)

The council approved rezoning of Airport‑owned land Parcel 156‑015 from Suburban Residential to Industrial and Parcel 107‑011 from Low‑Density Country Residential to Industrial, each passing 6‑0. It also extended a 180‑day moratorium on needle‑exchange services and a 180‑day moratorium on rent or fee increases at mobile‑home parks, both approved 6‑0. An order to begin a Chapter 60 amendment to protect farmland and natural resources was referred to the Planning Board and Sustainability Board, also passing 6‑0.

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Page 1 of 2 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda January 20, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (E) to discuss a matter with the City's attorney concerning the City's legal rights and duties related to Maine Waste-to-Energy. • Proposed ordinance updates to Article II. Licenses & and Article VIII. Citation System of Code Enforcement 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Walker I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 13-01202026 – Comprehensive Plan Committee appointments. 2) ORDER 14-01202026 – Appointing City Manager Phil Crowell as Representative to the Maine Service Centers Coalition, and Assistant City Manager Denis D’Auteuil as Alternate. 3) ORDER 15-01202026 – Confirming Chief Moen’s appointment of John Nguyen as Constable with Firearm for the Auburn Police Department. II. Minutes – January 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions IV. Open Session – Members of the public are invited to speak to the Council about any issue directly relat [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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IN COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 2026 VOL 38 PAGE 71 Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Auburn Hall and led the assembly in the salute to the flag. Student Representatives Abdulahi and Edwards were absent. Councilor Randall was absent. I. Consent Items 1) ORDER 13-01202026 – Comprehensive Plan Committee appointments. 2) ORDER 14-01202026 – Appointing City Manager Phil Crowell as Representative to the Maine Service Centers Coalition, and Assistant City Manager Denis D’Auteuil as Alternate. 3) ORDER 15-01202026 – Confirming Chief Moen’s appointment of John Nguyen as Constable with Firearm for the Auburn Police Department. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Gerry. Motion passed 6-0. II. Minutes – January 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Walker moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 6-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions IV. Open Session None. V. Unfinished Business 1) ORDINANCE 01-01052026 - Recommendation by the Auburn Planning Board pursuant to Chapter 60, Article XVII, Division 2, Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map to rezone Airport-owned land from Suburban Residential (Parcel ID: 156-015) to the Industrial zoning district. Second reading/public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. There was no comment from the public. Motion passed 6-0 on a roll call vote. 2) OR [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 5, 2026

City Council

Auburn Council to discuss 7 Chestnut Street cleanup and airport rezoning

The City Council will discuss a grant application for soil and groundwater remediation at 7 Chestnut Street to build a playground and parking lot. The meeting includes votes on rezoning airport-owned land to industrial use and updating winter relief parking areas.

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Page 1 of 3 City Council Workshop & Meeting Agenda January 5, 2026 Auburn Hall, Council Chambers 5:30 PM Workshop • Syringe Service Program Discussion • 7 Chestnut Street - U pdate on Project & Grant Application & Public Meeting 7:00 PM Meeting Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call - Roll call votes will begin with Councilor Cowan I. Consent Items – All items with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or a citizen so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Passage of items on the Consent Agenda requires majority vote. 1) ORDER 01-01052026* – Appointing Councilor Butler and resident Patricia Mador as the Auburn Representatives to the L/A 911 Committee, as recommended by Mayor Harmon. 2) ORDER 02-01052026* – Appointments to Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG), as recommended by Mayor Harmon. 3) ORDER 03-01052026*– Appointing Ed Bearor to the Planning Board, Member, for a term that expires 1/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 4) ORDER 04-01052026*– Appointing Bilal Hussein to the Planning Board, Member, for a term that expires 1/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 5) ORDER 05-01052026*– Appointing Andrea Westbye to the Planning Board, Member, for a term that expires 1/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. P [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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IN COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 2026 VOL 38 PAGE 67 Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Auburn Hall and led the assembly in the salute to the flag. Student Representatives Abdulahi and Edwards were absent. I. Consent Items 1) ORDER 01-01052026* – Appointing Councilor Butler and resident Patricia Mador as the Auburn Representatives to the L/A 911 Committee, as recommended by Mayor Harmon. 2) ORDER 02-01052026* – Appointments to Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG), as recommended by Mayor Harmon. 3) ORDER 03-01052026*– Appointing Ed Bearor to the Planning Board, Member, for a term that expires 1/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 4) ORDER 04-01052026*– Appointing Bilal Hussein to the Planning Board, Member, for a term that expires 1/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 5) ORDER 05-01052026*– Appointing Andrea Westbye to the Planning Board, Member, for a term that expires 1/1/2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 6) ORDER 06-01052026*– Appointing Clare Murray to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, for an unexpired term that expires 9/30/2026, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 7) ORDER 07-01052026*– Appointing Merissa Beaulieu to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, for an unexpired term that expires 9/30/2027, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 8) ORDER 08-01052026* – Setting 7:00am as the opening time for the polls for all 2026 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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