Committees of Council Meeting
Meeting Information
This meeting of the Committees of Council is scheduled to address significant city initiatives, including a resolution for a National Endowment for the Arts Grant, approval of a major construction contract for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project, and consideration of the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment. The agenda also features a discussion on Downtown Parking Operations and the draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, which outlines the city's long-term vision for economic growth, land use, and infrastructure.
Meeting Summary
Financial and Infrastructure Projects
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The Council will consider a resolution to apply for and accept a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant for an Art Project, not exceeding $60,000, which requires a 1:1 match from the City's Grant Match Contingency fund. [Committees of Council Agenda p.6]
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Approval of a construction contract totaling $9,489,436.50 for the Riverside Road TSPLOST project is on the agenda, alongside a budget amendment of $1,454,580 for Fulton County Waterline Intergovernmental Agreement funding, bringing the total authorization to $10,721,901.50. [Committees of Council Agenda p.9]
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The FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment, including approximately $1.3 million in departmental requests for staffing, service restorations, and infrastructure support, will be considered. Key allocations include $263,000 for Police, $222,000 for IT, and $218,594 for Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs. [Committees of Council Agenda p.11]
2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan Discussion
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The meeting will include a discussion of the draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, which serves as a blueprint for the city's future economic growth, land use, housing, transportation, public facilities, and infrastructure. [Committees of Council Agenda p.25] [Committees of Council Agenda p.30]
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The plan emphasizes market and economic analysis to align with the city's economic development strategy, focusing on job growth and economic opportunities while protecting residential neighborhoods. [Committees of Council Agenda p.30]
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Community engagement for the plan revealed overall positive support for the vision of five Activity Centers, with priorities including preserving the tree canopy, adding recreational space, and maintaining appropriate buffers during redevelopment. [Committees of Council Agenda p.271]
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Key challenges identified in the plan include a demographic imbalance from an aging population, high housing costs making it difficult for younger households, and a disconnect between available jobs and housing costs. [Committees of Council Agenda p.80]
Downtown Parking Operations
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A discussion is scheduled regarding Downtown Parking Operations, which recently transitioned to 12 Oaks Parking, introducing a new payment platform (Oobeo) and enforcement measures. [Committees of Council Agenda p.15] [Committees of Council Agenda p.17] [Committees of Council Agenda p.19]
People (30)
Adam Novotney
Director of Finance
City of Roswell
Allen Sells
Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Andy Phlegar
Director of Transportation, P.E.
City of Roswell
Bill Wilkinson
Vice-Chair
Stakeholder Committee
Christine Hall
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Chris Zack
Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Clair Snedeker
Member
Stakeholder Committee for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan
Darryl Connelly
Director of Economic Development
City of Roswell
Deb Ewing
Member
Stakeholder Committee
Denise Rauch
Member
Stakeholder Committee for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan
Eren Brumley
Councilmember, Board Member
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Eric Bosman
FAICP
Kimley-Horn
George Crumley
Member
Stakeholder Committee
Jackie Deibel
Deputy Director of Community Development
City of Roswell
James Stephen Bulloch
Jay Corona
Member
Stakeholder Committee for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan
Jeannie Peyton
Planning and Zoning Director, AICP
City of Roswell
Jeff Jablonski
Member
Stakeholder Committee for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan
Jeffrey Leatherman
Senior Vice President, Deputy City Administrator
City of Roswell
Jennifer Phillippi
Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Mary Robichaux
Mayor, Councilmember
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority
Maya Lawrence
Playwright
Local Artist
Michael Craig
12 Oaks Parking, LLC
Michelle Alexander
Director of Community Development
City of Roswell
Nancy Jackson
Historical Figure
Randy Knighton
City Administrator
City of Roswell
Sarah Beeson
Councilmember, Board Member, Vice-Chair
City of Roswell, Roswell Public Facilities Authority, Committees of Council
Sharon Izzo
Deputy City Administrator & Senior Vice President
City of Roswell
Steven Malone
Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs
City of Roswell
Ward Green
Member
Stakeholder Committee for the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan
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