Agenda

GARDINER CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA(PDF, 213KB)

GARDINER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AUGUST 6, 2025

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 changes to the LUO - sections 7 and 17 - Cannabis Social Clubs(PDF, 656KB)
   b)Public Hearing regarding possible density requirement changes in Residential Growth(RG)(PDF, 758KB)
   c)Public Hearing regarding possible zoning change to properties in the Libby Hill Rd Area(PDF, 758KB)
   d) Public Hearing regarding a credit enhancement agreement between the City of Gardiner and G & M Real Estate, LLC(PDF, 558KB)
   
   
4. NEW BUSINESS
   a) First Read regarding changes to the Land Use Ordinance - sections 7 and 17- regarding Cannabis Social Clubs(PDF, 657KB)
   b) First Read regarding possible density requirement changes in Residential Growth(RG)(PDF, 758KB)
   c) First Read regarding possible Zoning Change to the Libby Hill Rd area(PDF, 759KB)
   d) Consideration of a CEA between the City of Gardiner and G & M Real Estate (Core Cutter)(PDF, 565KB)
   e) Update and possible action regarding disposal of soils from 1 Summer Street(PDF, 381KB)
   f) Consideration of request by 1087 River Rd for a private road name to Aspen Lane(PDF, 2MB)
   g) Acceptance of Forfeiture funds from the District Attorney's Office(PDF, 367KB)
   h) Re-Consideration of FY26 Tax Due Dates, Setting the Interest Rate, & Authorizing the Tax Club Program(PDF, 428KB)
   i) Consideration of a large event – Worship on the Waterfront(PDF, 509KB)
   j) Consideration of a request to petition the State of Maine to increase the number of agency liquor stores from four to five on behalf of Ainslies Market(PDF, 332KB)
   k) Consideration of accepting the City Council meeting minutes from 7/16/2025(PDF, 608KB)
   
   
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
  • How long they should expect to speak for
  • 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.

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