Lansdale meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lansdale roundup: Council to weigh utility collection agency, zoning hearing; library and environmental panels set summer programs

Lansdale Borough Council's July 15 agenda included a potential appointment of Portnoff Law Associates as a collection agency for delinquent utility accounts, a conditional use hearing for 335 N. Broad Street, and proposed ordinances on speed limits and noise. Because minutes have not yet been published, outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Borough Council — July 15

The council agenda listed several items for consideration:

• Appointment of Portnoff Law Associates for delinquent utilities collections.
• Conditional Use Hearing for 335 N. Broad Street.
• Proposed ordinances for speed limit reduction on W. Main St. and a noise ordinance amendment.
• Land development for 220 E. 6th St.
• Proposals from RVE for water infiltration mitigation and third floor renovations at 421 W. Main St.

The meeting summary is agenda-only; minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available from the record.

Library Board of Directors — July 14

The Lansdale Public Library Board agenda covered upcoming programs and building issues:

• Upcoming programs: Dino Escape (Aug. 1–15), National Night Out (Aug. 4), and a Tattoo Event (Aug. 15).
• Security assessment status update.
• Discussion of building repairs, outgrowing, and rearranging.

Additional discussion items included retirement funding and insurance quotes. Minutes are not yet published.

Environmental Advisory Commission — July 16

The commission agenda focused on community events and subcommittee updates, with no official votes or ordinances listed:

• Rain Barrel event on July 30.
• First Friday Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 7.
• Nature walk on Aug. 15.
• Electronic Recycle event on Sept. 16.
• Bird Walks scheduled for Oct. 10 and Dec. 5.

Discussions also included plastic reduction outreach and energy reports.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — July 20, 2026:** Agenda includes transit-oriented design and residential text amendments, conditional use applications for 335 N Broad St and 864 W. Fifth St, and a secondary parking zoning amendment.
• **Economic Development Committee — July 20, 2026:** Agenda includes welcoming Main Street Manager David Cohen, updates from the Lansdale Business Alliance and Discover Lansdale, the Lansdale Farmers Market at 400 Penn St (Saturdays, May 9–Dec. 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), and consideration of a new meeting day and time for the committee.
• **Zoning Hearing Board — July 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at Lansdale Borough Hall:** Public hearing on Brian Brandt's variance request for carport setbacks at 509 Columbia Avenue (Tax Parcel 11-00-02480-00-2) in the Class A Zoning District, seeking relief from Section 405-1904.A. The board is scheduled to deliberate and render a decision after the hearing.

Lansdale committees weigh $671,406 check warrant, Main Street speed limit cut, and parking overhaul in July 1 meetings

On July 1, 2026, Lansdale Borough committees held a full slate of meetings covering finances, public safety, land use, parks, and utilities. All items below are drawn from published agendas; minutes have not yet been released, so no outcomes are confirmed. The largest financial item on any agenda was a proposed $671,406 check warrant for July 2026 departmental expenses.

Administration & Finance

The Administration & Finance Committee agenda included a motion to approve a check warrant totaling $671,406 for July 1, 2026, covering payroll, insurance, pensions, and supplies across multiple departments. The largest listed payments were Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust at $131,850 and Delaware Valley WC Trust at $67,086, both for insurance premiums. Charles Schwab Trust Bank was listed at $116,916 for the police pension (June MMO), and Steelworkers Health & Welfare Fund at $59,894 for health insurance.

The committee was also scheduled to begin 2027 budget discussions and bond borrowing, review the Fairmount Fire Company budget including generator replacement, and discuss an Assistant Borough Manager job description with succession planning. An assessment appeal for 640 E. Main St. and proposals for 421 W. Main Street were also on the agenda.

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee agenda included a motion to prepare an ordinance lowering the speed limit on Main Street from Cannon Ave to Valley Forge Road from 35 mph to 25 mph. The committee was also scheduled to vote on motions revising the written and oral exam passing scores for entry-level police applicants 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, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Updates on loading zones at Main and Wood Streets, including sight line recommendations and parking spot losses, were also listed.

Code Enforcement & Land Planning

A major discussion item was the proposed elimination of parking requirements borough-wide. The committee was also set to discuss transit-oriented design for small parcels, a Residential B & C and Townhouse Text Amendment draft, and conditional use applications for 220 E. Sixth St. (Preliminary & Final Land Development) and 335 N. Broad St. New property maintenance and fire codes and a proposed ordinance to register restoration services were also on the agenda.

Public Works & WWTP

The Public Works & WWTP Committee had no action items scheduled for a vote. Discussion topics included a traffic calming implementation policy, the 2026 L.F. Microsurfacing Program, ADA ramps at W. Third & Edgemont, the Neshaminy Streambank Restoration Project, a road degradation ordinance, and borough standard construction details.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Committee was scheduled to vote to approve minutes from June 3, 2026. No other action items were scheduled. Informational updates covered 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 was also listed for discussion.

Electric Committee

The Electric Committee agenda was routine, with the main non-procedural item being an update on the EAC Project Energy Independence. A Department Operations overview was also listed. No specific proposals or votes appeared on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 14 — Library Board of Directors:** Review of upcoming programs including Dino Escape (Aug 1–15), National Night Out (Aug 4), and a Tattoo Event (Aug 15). Discussion items include a security assessment status update, retirement funding, insurance quotes, and building repairs and space requirements.
• **July 20 — Planning Commission:** Consideration of transit-oriented design and residential text amendments, conditional use applications for 335 N. Broad St. and 864 W. Fifth St., and a secondary parking zoning amendment.
• **July 21 — Zoning Hearing Board:** Public hearing at 7:00 p.m. at Lansdale Borough Hall on Brian Brandt's variance request for a carport at 509 Columbia Avenue (Tax Parcel 11-00-02480-00-2) in the Class A Zoning District, seeking relief from Section 405-1904.A for rear and side yard setbacks.