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July 6, 2026, Boone City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Urban Renewal Plan Amendment and Animal Control Services Agreement Discussed
The council heard a presentation and discussed the proposed amendment number 12 to the Southeast Boone Urban Renewal Plan. This amendment was part of a resolution determining an area of the city as an economic development and blighted area, necessary for public health, safety, and welfare. The plan designates the area for urban renewal projects. A resolution (35-55) was introduced to authorize the execution of this services agreement for animal control services with the Boone Area Humane Society, but the motion did not pass due to a tie vote.
Downtown Development Agreement, Grant Approval, and CDBG Grant Writer Selection Committee Appointed
The council considered a resolution authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Boone Downtown and a Say-a Fund grant with Seymour Properties. This agreement includes a $5,000 incentive grant for Fromage, a specialty bar, to cover plumbing work, which has been completed. The council also discussed and approved a resolution appointing the City Council as the selection committee to review proposals for a grant application writer and administrator for a potential Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for upper-story housing units.
East Central Housing Urban Development Plan and Renewal Resolution Considered
A public hearing was held regarding the proposed East Central Housing urban development. Following the hearing, a resolution was presented to designate the area as appropriate for urban renewal projects and adopt the East Central Housing Urban Renewal Plan. A motion was made and seconded to approve this resolution.
City Hall Windows Designated Official Location for Public Meeting Notices
The council discussed and approved a resolution to designate the City Hall front windows as the official location for posting public meeting notices. This means all agendas, including council, committee, library, and parks agendas, will be posted in these windows and on the city website. The resolution aims to centralize and standardize public notice dissemination.
Development Agreement and Grant Approved for Downtown Boone Business
The council discussed and approved a resolution to authorize the execution of a development agreement with Boone downtown and a Say-a Fund grant with Seymour Properties. This agreement involves a $5,000 incentive grant for Fromage, a specialty bar, to cover underground plumbing and kitchen area work. The work has been completed.
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