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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
June 5, 2025 • 6:00

P.M. • City Hall
Available for viewing on Channel 99 (cable) and Channel 99 Online (cityoffrederickmd.gov/channel99)









Elected Officials:
Michael C. O'Connor, Mayor
Katie Nash, President Pro-Tem
Derek Shackelford, Alderman
Roger Wilson, Alderman
Donna Kuzemchak, Alderwoman
Ben MacShane, Alderman





Staff:
Saundra Nickols, City Attorney






WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
A workshop of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the City of Frederick will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at
6:00

P.M.
in the Board Room at City Hall, 101 N. Court Street Frederick, Maryland, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items:





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I.
CALL TO ORDER











II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE











III.
PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION
    Pride Proclamation











IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
* May 1, 2025 Regular Public Meeting
* April 30, 2025 Closed Session











V.
APPOINTMENTS
Public Art Commission
Reappointment of Melanie Gettier for a three-year term of June 6, 2025 to June 5, 2028
Active Mobility Advisory Committee
Reappointment of Carolyn Dockins for a four-year term of June 6, 2025 to June 5, 2029











VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS











VII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council regarding items that may or may not appear on the Agenda. Please note speakers should first give their name and address. You are reminded that these proceedings are broadcast on live TV and you should speak clearly and directly into the microphone. All comments are limited to a total of three minutes per individual. If you wish to ask a question and want a response, that will become a part of the five-minute limit.











VIII.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items included under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Council. They will be approved by one motion, without separate discussion of each item, unless any person present requests an item or items to be removed from the consent agenda. Any item removed from the consent agenda will be considered separately at the end of the consent agenda. If you would like any of the items below considered separately, please say so when the Council President announces each category.











A.
RELEASE OF SURETY











1.
Approval to release Cash surety in the amount of $12,498.20 posted by Artisan Investments, LLC, to guarantee improvements to the 328-A Madison Street project, further described in PWA dated 7/26/2024.








VIII.A.1 Madison Street 328 Release Backup





B.
REQUEST TO SERVE ALCOHOL ON PUBLIC PROPERTY











1.
Approval of a request from Frederick Tennis, LLC to serve beer, wine and spirits at its Frederick Tennis Tournaments on June 8 and 12, July 13 and 17, and August 3 and 7, 2025 at the West 2nd Street tennis courts in Baker Park pursuant to Section 6-19 of the City Code








VIII.B.1.a Executive Summary


VIII.B.1.b Application





2.
Approval of alcohol consumption on the City Lot adjacent to MARC Train Station for "Pride/Lambda Car Club car show" event on 6/28/2025.








Executive Summary





IX.
PUBLIC HEARING











A.
PURCHASES











1.
Approval of an agreement with HWA Corp in the amount of $89,540 and issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $98,494 for a fall protection hazard analysis survey (RFP 25-W)








IX.A.1.a Executive Summary


IX.A.1.b  Agreement RFP 25-W Fall Protection Hazard Analysis - signed


IX.A.1.c MWBE SBR Status Form - HWA Corp


IX.A.1.d  Procurement Report





2.
Approval of a Contract with A&S Construction, LLC., to provide a complete roof replacement at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in the amount of $598,925.72 and issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $643,690.28 (RFP 25-L / CIP #480161)








IX.A.2.a Executive Summary


IX.A.2.b Agreement


IX.A.2.c Addendum to Agreement


IX.A.2.d Procurement Report 25-L Weinberg Center for the Arts Roof Replacement





3.
Approval of an agreement with Colossal Contractors, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $156,619.47 for Trinity Restroom Renovation (RFP 25-Z)








IX.A.3.a Executive Summary


IX.A.3.b Agreement 25-Z Trinity Restrooms


IX.A.3.c Procurement Report





4.
Approval of a Residential Compost agreement with Compost Crew, Inc., for the term of one year, with four possible one-year extensions, in the not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.








IX.A.4.a Executive Summary


IX.A.4.b Agreement


IX.A.4.c Exemption Request Form


IX.A.4.d MWBE SBR Status Form - Compost Crew


IX.A.4.e 25-X Procurement Report





5.
Replacement of Automated Weather Observation System at the Frederick Municipal Airport











a.
Approval of Special Ordinance S-25-11 to amend the FY2025 budget for a new automated weather observation system








IX.A.5. Executive Summary


IX.A.5.a Spl Ord 25.10 -  FY 25 budget amendment - Airport AWOS CIP (002)





b.
Approval of a purchase order in the amount of $160,000 to Mesotech International for the replacement of the airport automated weather observation system








IX.A.5.b AWOS IIIP - Frederick Municipal Airport, MD - KFDK 2025


IX.A.5.b Exemption Request Form


IX.A.5.b Sole Source Document





6.
***PULLED*** Approval of an Agreement with Rummel, Klepper, and Kahl, LLP in the not-to-exceed amount of $110,993.41 for conceptual design of the Rock Creek Trail (RFP 25-N)











7.
Approval of an Agreement with Knu Design, LLC Design Services for Westside Regional Park Community Center








IX.A.7.a Executive Summary


IX.A.7.b Procurement Report


IX.A.7.c WSCC B101 Knu signed 5.21.25


IX.A.7.d MWBE Participation Form - Knu Design





8.
Pump Track at Hill Street Park











a.
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State Highway Administration for grant funding to be used for the construction of pump track at Hillstreet Park








IX.A.8.a Executive Summary


IX.A.8.a Amended Grant Agreement





b.
Approval of a revised Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts to facilitate the construction of a Pump Track at Hillstreet Park








IX.A.8.b Executive Summary


IX.A.8.b Agreement





c.
Approval of a purchase order in the amount of 285,742 to HMF Paving Contractors, Inc. to provide design and construction services for a paved pump track at Hillstreet Park








IX.A.8.c Executive Summary


IX.A.8.c Agreement


IX.A.8.c MWBE Participation Form


IX.A.8.c Procurement Report





9.
Approval of an agreement with Fort Orange Press, Inc. in the amount of $290,000 for printing and mailing of ballots for the 2025 City election (RFP 25-BB)








IX.A.9.a Executive Summary


IX.A.9.b Agreement RFP 25-BB Ballot Printing and Mailing


IX.A.9.c Procurement Report RFP 25-BB Ballot Printing and Mailing


IX.A.9.d Exemption Request Form





B.
AGREEMENTS











1.
Approval of an agreement with Community Foundation of Frederick County, Maryland, Inc. for the donation of a Mayor Ron Young Tribute Sculpture








IX.B.1.a Executive Summary Form_Ron Young Sculpture


IX.B.1.b Ron Young Tribute Sculpture MOU March 3


IX.B.1.c Ron Young Letter


IX.B.1.d Ron Young Presentation2





C.
RESOLUTIONS











2.
Approval of Resolution 25-08 amending the Charter of the City of Frederick concerning the legislative process








IX.c.2.a Executive Summary


IX.C.2.b Resolution





1.
Community Development Block Grant











a.
Approval of Resolution 25-04 authorizing the submission of the Plan Year 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Plan Year 2025 Annual Action Plan








IX.C.1.a.i Executive Summary


IX.C.1.a.ii Resolution


IX.C.1.a.iii CDBG Consolitated Plan Frederick 2025-2029 Draft ConPlan Final 5-20





b.
Approval of Resolution 25-05 concerning an amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for the Consolidated Plan 2015-2019








IX.C.1.b.i Executive Summary


IX.C.1.b.ii CDBG CPP Amendment Resolution Final


IX.C.1.b.III Draft Citizen Participation Plan 2025





c.
Approval of Resolution 25-06 approving and authorizing the submission of a Plan Year 2019 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment








IX.C.1.c.i Executive Summary


IX.C.1.c CDBG PY 2019 CDBG AAP Substantial Amendment Resolution Final


IX.C.1.c.iii Draft FY 2019 Annual Action Plan - Substantial Amendment # 5





3.
Introduction of Resolutions for the Adoption of an Annexation Plan and Annexation of approximately 71.94 acres located east of Yellow Springs Road and north of Christophers Crossing, collectively known as the High Glen Property








IX.C.3.a Executive Summary_6_5_2025 Introduction_High Glen Annexation and Faith Reformed Rezoning


IX.C.2.b Annexation Resolution Plan


IX.C.3.c Annexation Agreement


IX.C.3.d High Glen Annexation Resolution_PC24-664ANX (2)





D.
ORDINANCES











1.
Approval of Ordinance G-25-13 to establish employee positions, grades, and the civilian pay scale for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026








IX.D.1.a Executive Summary


IX.D.1.b Ordinance





2.
Approval of Special Ordinance S-25-09 to adopt the budget of the City of Frederck for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026








IX.D.2.a Executive Summary


IX.D.2.b Special Ordinance





3.
Announcement: The Council intends to submit an application for an ordinance to amend the Land Management Code regarding home occupations. This request will move forward in accordance with the processes established in the Land Management Code











4.
Announcement: The Council intends to submit an application for an ordinance to amend the Land Management Code regarding accessory dwelling units. This request will move forward in accordance with the processes established in the Land Management Code











5.
Announcement: The Council intends to submit an application for an ordinance to amend the Land Management Code regarding brown fields. This request will move forward in accordance with the processes established in the Land Management Code











6.
Announcement: The Council intends to submit an application for an ordinance to amend the Land Management Code regarding data centers. This request will move forward in accordance with the processes established in the Land Management Code











E.
COUNCIL BUSINESS/COMMENTS











F.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council regarding items that may or may not appear on the Agenda. Please note speakers should first give their name and address. You are reminded that these proceedings are broadcast on live TV and you should speak clearly and directly into the microphone. All comments are limited to a total of three minutes per individual. If you wish to ask a question and want a response, that will become a part of the three-minute limit.














A complete and final agenda will be available for review online at www.cityoffrederick.md.gov . The meeting will be broadcast live on City Government Cable Channel 99. For information regarding the agenda, minutes, or public meetings of the City Council, please contact Phyllis Hane at [email protected] .
Individuals requiring special accommodations, including sign language interpreters, are requested to contact Allen Etzler at [email protected] . Assistive Listening Devices are available from the meeting clerk.
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