Mayor and Council Meeting
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This official video recording captures the full proceedings of the Mayor and Council meeting held on September 29, 2025, serving as a complete public record.
Table of Contents
Meeting Opening, Rules, Invocation, and Veteran Recognition
The Mayor opens the meeting, introduces council members, and the City Administrator explains public forum rules. Includes an invocation and the presentation of the Esteemed Veteran of Roswell award to Richard Hennigan.
Bowen Road & Highway 92 Property Development Discussion
Public comments and staff responses regarding the proposed development at Bowen Road and Highway 92, including concerns about traffic, park land, and the city's financial gains from the property sale.
Public Comments on City Initiatives & Traffic Safety
Residents raise concerns about economic development strategies, the 'Slow Down Roswell' traffic safety initiative, and the maintenance of road signs and junctions, with responses from city staff.
Mimosa Hall Project: Historic Preservation & Public Engagement Concerns (Part 1)
Public and council discussion on the Mimosa Hall project, addressing concerns about the State Historic Preservation Organization's involvement, tree permitting, and adherence to historic preservation requirements.
Public Safety: Fire Department Operations & Equipment
A resident raises concerns about the Fire Department's heavy rescue vehicle and staffing, the Mimosa Hall project's historical artifacts, and transparency regarding large development projects like Kimberly Clark.
Fire Department Responses & Council's Defense of Mimosa Hall
Fire Department leadership responds to concerns about staffing and equipment, detailing improvements. Council members then reflect on the Mimosa Hall project, acknowledging communication issues but defending the project's vision and financial rationale.
Affordable Housing & Roswell Housing Authority Redevelopment
A resident shares a personal story about housing instability, leading to a detailed discussion by council members and staff on affordable housing initiatives, the Roswell Housing Authority redevelopment, and efforts to address homelessness.
Bond Referendum Spending & Financial Accountability
Public questions regarding the expenditure of bond referendum funds for parks, public safety, and the parking deck, with staff explaining the bond dashboard and accounting principles for project completion.
Final Public Comments & Meeting Adjournment
Final public comments reiterate concerns about Mimosa Hall, civic engagement, and the council's responsiveness, followed by the Mayor's closing remarks and the adjournment of the meeting.
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