Agenda Items & Discussion

• Opening remembrance: The Chair opened the meeting honoring the memory of Kathy Papoy, a longtime member of the City Attorney's staff.
• Neighborhood Retail Corridor Program: The Economic Development Committee discussed a grant program (up to $50,000) aimed at existing businesses in harder-to-operate retail corridors, intended to help with business retention, growth, and corridor beautification. Council members asked about eligibility restrictions, including business age and revenue thresholds.
• Rezoning – 518 East Manning Street: Council considered an ordinance to rezone the property from RN-15 (Residential Neighborhood) to TRN-3 (Traditional Residential Neighborhood), subject to conditions. No opposition was present.
• Historic preservation – demolition of the Medical Arts Building: During committee reports, Councilman Clark and Councilman Harvey noted with regret the demolition of the historic Medical Arts Building on McCallie Avenue, designed by architect R.H. Hunt, and referenced ongoing strategic planning and preservation town hall efforts.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Ordinance (final reading) – utility/service line item: Approved on final reading by voice vote, no opposition, tied to continuity of service for an existing utility line (tax map 091 MC008).
• Ordinance 8A – rezoning 518 East Manning Street from RN-15 to TRN-3: Motion to approve by the district council member, seconded, passed by voice vote with no opposition.
• Resolution 9A – MOU renewal with Hamilton County Department of Education: Approved by voice vote (no monetary compensation either way), extending use of space at the Chris L. Ramsey Senior Community Center for Opportunity High through May 22, 2027.
• Resolution 9B – Parks and Outdoors Day: Resolution to designate the third Friday in July (July 17, 2026) as Parks and Outdoors Day; motion made and seconded.