GARDINER CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA(PDF, 210KB)
GARDINER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 20, 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)
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) Presentation of the Boston Post cane to Gloria Pollis as Gardiner's oldest living resident(PDF, 313KB)
b) Advise and Consent to the Mayor's Appointment of Brianne Mancini to the Planning Board(PDF, 310KB)
c) Consideration of applying for a Maine Trails Program Grant for Soldier’s Field(PDF, 17MB)
d) Second Read regarding changes to the LUO - sections 7 and 17- Cannabis Social Clubs(PDF, 656KB)
e) Second Read regarding possible density requirement changes in Residential Growth(RG)(PDF, 758KB)
f) Second Read regarding possible Zoning Change to the Libby Hill Rd area(PDF, 759KB)
g) Consideration of accepting the City Council meeting minutes from 8/6/2025(PDF, 595KB)
h) Inaugural Poet Laureate Appointment(PDF, 420KB)
i) Advise and Consent to hire Patrick Lyons as the City Solicitor(PDF, 313KB)
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS – July(PDF, 632KB)
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.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
September 3, 2025 November 5, 2025
September 17, 2025 November 19, 2025
October 1, 2025 December 3, 2025
October 15, 2025 December 17, 2025