April 1, 2026 City Council Agenda

GARDINER CITY COUNCIL MEETINGAGENDA(PDF, 214KB)

GARDINER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

APRIL 1, 2026

6:00PM PUBLIC MEETING

The public is welcome to attend. Public meetings will be live streamed at:

https://www.gardinermaine.gov/livestream

1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
   
   
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (anything not on the Agenda)
   (ALL PUBLIC COMMENT MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO DBROWN@GARDINERMAINE.COM, REGULAR MAIL: 6 CHURCH STREET GARDINER ME 04345 OR CALL 207-582-4200 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. A REQUEST TO SPEAK IN-PERSON DURING THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE RECOGNIZED).
   
   
3. PETITIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
   (ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO DBROWN@GARDINERMAINE.COM, REGULAR MAIL: 6 CHURCH STREET GARDINER ME 04345 OR CALL 207-582-4200 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS)
   a.  Public Hearing regarding a Cannabis License renewal for Marijuanaville(PDF, 1MB)
   
   
4. NEW BUSINESS
   a.  Mayoral Proclamation(PDF, 364KB)
   b. Consideration of nominating a dedicated volunteer to the 2025 Spirit of America Award(PDF, 310KB)
   c.  Agenda-Item-Consideration-of-a-Celebration-for-the-250th-Anniversary-of-the-signing-of-the-Declaration.pdf(PDF, 316KB)
   d. Consideration of approval of a Cannabis License renewal for Marijuanaville(PDF, 1MB)
   e. Agenda-Item-Consideration-of-Approval-of-a-Large-Event-Johnson-Hall-Summer-Concerts.pdf(PDF, 477KB)
   f. Consideration of a Memorial Day Parade permit for American Legion Smith Wiley Post #4(PDF, 492KB)
   g. Consideration of approval of Large Event Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation - SKCDC 2026 Spring Family Event(PDF, 588KB)
   h. Staff Update regarding the Comprehensive Plan Process(PDF, 2MB)
   i. Review and possible approval of the proposed parking lot layout for the Arcade Parking Lot Improvement Project(PDF, 698KB)
   j. Consideration of accepting the City Council meeting minutes from 3/18/26(PDF, 533KB)
   k. Update from Chief Sieberg on the request to add two swing positions(PDF, 303KB)  

    

5. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS – N/A
   
   
6. INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORT
   
   
7. COUNCIL REPORT/COMMITTEE UPDATES
   
   
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
   a. Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. 405(6)(A): Regarding Personnel Matter(PDF, 393KB)
   b.Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(D): Labor Negotiations(PDF, 349KB)
   
   
9. ADJOURN

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Public Participation Expectations

• Verbally clarify for the public:
  • That their input is encouraged regardless of what others say.
  • What topics are appropriate at what times in the meeting.
  • That public input is not a time for discussion with Council members. Don’t expect an immediate response.
  • Public comments should not be more than 4 minutes and should not be repetitive.
• Provide Guidelines for Speakers on the back of every Council Meeting Agenda.
• Council members should show gratitude and validation of public comments and ask clarifying questions but not respond or engage in discussion with the public during a Council Meeting.

Upcoming Meeting Dates