May 27, 2026 City Council Agenda

GARDINER CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA(PDF, 212KB)

GARDINER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MAY 27, 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 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 possible amendments to Chapter 1.4.4 in the City Code regarding Events(PDF, 10MB) .
   b. Public Hearing regarding possible amendments to Chapter 5.10 regarding Cannabis Licensing in the City Code, and Sections 7.6, 10.29 and 17 pertaining to Cannabis Establishments in the Land Use Ordinance.(PDF, 8MB)
4. NEW BUSINESS
   a.  Second read and possible approval regarding amendments to Chapter 1.4.4 in the City Code regarding Events(PDF, 2MB) .
   b. Second read and possible approval regarding amendments to Chapter 5.10 regarding Cannabis Licensing in the City Code, and Sections 7.6, 10.29 and 17 pertaining to Cannabis Establishments in the Land Use Ordinance.(PDF, 8MB)
   c. Overview of the New Mills Dam Repair and Maintenance Plan (2026-2029)(PDF, 2MB)  
   d. Consideration of a contract for Municipal Land Use Planning Services in support of the City’s Comprehensive Plan update(PDF, 8MB)
   e. Consideration of a contract for a Capital Improvement Plan Development to guide municipal infrastructure investments over the next 8–10 years(PDF, 6MB)
   f. Consideration of approval of the 2025 City of Gardiner Annual Report(PDF, 15MB)
   g. Consideration of accepting the City Council meeting minutes from 5/13/2026(PDF, 568KB)
   h. Review and possible approval of the amended FY27 Proposed Budget and set dates for the First and Second Reads(PDF, 376KB)
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS – N/A
6. INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORT
7. COUNCIL REPORT/COMMITTEE UPDATES
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION – N/A
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