Bryan J. Lake

Prohibiting dogs at downtown events

The city could face liability if someone is bitten on city property at an event.

Gilbo Avenue solar pavilion siting and future development

The $2.1 million project is federally funded with a local match; picking Location 2 adds roughly $75,000-$80,000 in EV charger relocation and permitting costs.

Restricting sale of 7-OH and concentrated kratom products

Enforcement would fall to local police and retailers; no direct city cost was stated.

School Street speeding and cut-through traffic

Cost of a staff traffic study; not yet quantified.

0 Howard Street rezoning to Conservation

Rezoning to Conservation would likely drop the land's sale value and keep it off the tax rolls, while a housing sale would return it to the tax base.

Downtown Infrastructure Project bid results

Tied to the Downtown Infrastructure Project budget; no standalone cost was listed.

Fire Department Staffing and Overtime Costs

Costs $525,460, saves about $527,691 in overtime — a net savings of $2,231, but the money must be raised through the tax rate first.

Short-term rental regulation (O-2026-09 and O-2026-10)

A registry, licensing program, or data-tracking platform could cost the city roughly $10,000 per year plus staff resources.

Central Square Traffic Lane Configuration

Changing the plan would cost little since it's mostly paint, but traffic delays could affect downtown business revenue.

Data center and cryptocurrency mining moratorium

A moratorium could affect future tax base from data center development, though the fiscal effect is unknown.

Roxbury Street/South Lincoln Street intersection safety

A roundabout was estimated at about $1 million and rejected; easements are expected to be far cheaper.

Monadnock View Cemetery running out of burial space

The resolution would commit city funds to the expansion project, with the specific amount not stated in the materials provided.

Howard Street Zoning Map Amendment (O-2026-13)

The city would walk away from a signed deal to sell the parcel for housing development it already spent money preparing.

Kiwanis Tree Lighting Ceremony Use of City Property

Free parking for four Winter Street spaces and police overtime staffing for the event.

Free downtown parking during construction

Free parking costs the Parking Fund revenue, though two-hour-limit fines and lot revenue still flow.

Wells Garage lower level public parking

Could affect downtown parking availability and any associated revenue.

Residential tax relief application at 128-130 School Street

The city forgoes the property tax increase from the renovation for three years, though the property's value still rises on the grand list.

Gilbo Avenue Planning Charrette

Expansion of permitted uses in Commerce, Industrial, and Industrial Park zones

Vacancy analysis may require consultant hiring or CIP resources to accelerate beyond the planned 2028 phase.

Lower Winchester Street reconstruction right-of-way costs

The change order adjusts the project's engineering contract cost.

Monadnock View Cemetery Expansion Funding (R-2026-42)

Federal Funding Agreement — THT Phase 2 (NHDOT #45251)

Acceptance of Pathways for Keene Donation

3 Million Gallon Tank Repair — Additional Scope of Work

Re-allocation: Sullivan Road Bridge to George Street Bridge

KenWave Solutions Engineering Agreement — Water Main Inspection

Change Order — Structural Preservation Services, City Hall Garage

Wells Garage Lower Level Public Parking (O-2026-16)

Court Street Drain Replacement — Permanent Easements

Guitard Homes Cottage Court — Utility Easement

School Street Traffic and Safety — Monitoring and 25 mph Ordinance

Central Square Lane Configuration — Councilor Filiault's Two-Lane Request

Dorrie Masten Communication — Downtown Project Concerns

Downtown Infrastructure Project Update

Kiwanis Club Tree Lighting Festival license

Dog prohibition at downtown events - draft ordinance

Ordinance O-2026-13 - 0 Howard Street rezoning

Adoption of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes

School Street traffic study referral (D.1)

Acceptance of Court Street cottage court water/sewer infrastructure (D.2)

Motion to amend solar pavilion recommendation to Location Option 1 (D.5)

The parking-lot option's solar payback is 8.5 years shorter, roughly $30,000 per year in today's dollars.