On the agenda: Sanford City Council - Jul 13, 2026 — data center (Jul 13)

AGENDA
MEETING - City Council
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 PM

Meeting Format
This meeting will be conducted in person in the Sanford City Council Chambers and via remote video
and teleconference pursuant to 1 MRSA §403-B (2) (D) and section 6 of the Sanford City Council Rules
of Procedure. Members of the public may join the meeting by phone by dialing 1 (929) 205-6099 using
Meeting ID 844 2073 2200 and Password 590090, or via computer at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84420732200?pwd=XeerKtqUixeqvx7biqKRuTeLazfgS0.1 . Members of the
public may also submit comments via the City of Sanford website at www.sanfordmaine.org under
Government/ City Council/ Contact the Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Minutes
26-185-01

Ordered, to approve the minutes from the regular City Council Meeting held on
June 2, 2026.

26-186-01

Ordered, to approve the minutes from the Executive Session of the City Council
held on June 2, 2026.

Mayor’s Report/City Council Sub-Committee Reports
City Manager's Report
Homelessness Update
Communications/Presentations
Public Participation
Public Hearings
The City Council will take public comment on the following:
26-164-01

A public hearing to receive comments in favor or against the NEW application
submitted by Grove Cannabis Co, for a Medical Marijuana Grower/Cultivator license
at 81 Industrial Ave, Unit A, Sanford, Me.

Consent Agenda
26-165-01

Ordered to approve the following license request:
1. A NEW Medical Marijuana Grower/Cultivator license from Grove Cannabis
CO, 81 Industrial Ave, Unit A, Sanford, Me.

Old Business
26-172-01

Ordered, to enact a citizen-initiated ordinance instituting a 180-day moratorium on
biosolids and sewage thermal processing facilities, pursuant to City Charter Section
1301. (This item must be read on two separate occasions. This is the second
reading.)

26-169-01

Ordered, to adopt proposed ordinance amendments to Chapters 149, 161 and 280
as presented to allow registered dispensaries to engage in cultivation and
manufacturing within the City. (This item must be read on two separate occasions.
This is the second reading.)

26-114-01

Ordered, to determine the private roadway acceptance statuses on Dunaway Drive,
Hermione Lane, Oak Hill Road, Punky Parkway, and Sunny Lane.

New Business
26-182-01

Ordered, to approve the road closure for the Sanford AutumnFest put on by the
Chamber of Commerce on October 17th, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

26-187-01

Ordered, to approve the revisions to the City of Sanford's Tax Acquired Policy to
align with the State of Maine's Tax Acquired Property Statute under 36 M.R.S

§943-C
26-188-01

A Resolution to support a traffic Demonstration Project at the intersection of
Grammar Road and Grammar Street to first slow traffic using shoulder mounted
delineators and and second install a four-way stop condition at said intersection.

26-189-01

A Resolution to support a traffic calming Demonstration project on Route 109/Main
Street at the two crosswalks south of Front Street

26-181-01

Ordered, to accept and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to a
Lease and Operating Rights Agreement with Airside Management LLC to add
additional square footage to The Hangar Food Truck Park.

26-191-01

Ordered, to make appointments to the Lot Rent Stabilization Board.

26-192-01

Ordered, to make appointments to the Industrial Development Standards Task
Force.

26-144-01

Ordered, to discuss whether to take action to extend the emergency Ordinance that
put in place a temporary moratorium on data center development for 91 days,
pursuant to Charter Section 214.1.

Council Member Comments
Future Agenda Items

Adjournment