Weekly Update

Hello from Roswell! Hope you're enjoying the crisp autumn air and perhaps a pumpkin spice latte. Here's a quick rundown of what's been happening and what's coming up in our local government.

The Week in Review

• The Design Review Board met to discuss several key development projects, including a new fire station, exterior modifications to the Public Safety Headquarters, a new evidence building, and the design review for Liberty Square Park.
• The Alcoholic Beverage License Board addressed various applications for alcoholic beverage licenses, reviewing new establishments, renewals, and changes to existing licenses.
• The Roswell Recreation Commission Regular Meeting covered the approval of previous meeting minutes, reports from the Director and Chair, and a detailed review of the 2025 Capital Project List for parks, recreation facilities, river parks, and historic assets.
• The Roswell Recreation Commission Work Session was held to discuss upcoming initiatives and review informational reports.

Looking Ahead

• The Mayor and Council Regular Meeting on September 8th will address city proclamations, approve minutes, discuss the adoption of the 2025 millage rate, and consider resolutions related to Downtown Development Authority revenue bonds and a land exchange agreement for the Hill Street parking deck project.
• The Mayor and Council Special Called Meeting on September 8th will address sensitive matters related to city personnel, ongoing litigation, and real estate.
• Another Mayor and Council Special Called Meeting on September 8th will address specific municipal matters, including an executive session.
• The Committees of Council Regular Meeting on September 9th will address key administrative, development, and infrastructure matters for the City of Roswell, including updates to community programs, consideration of new business applications, and intergovernmental agreements.
• The Board of Zoning Appeals on September 9th will address two public hearing items concerning variance requests for residential and commercial properties, along with the approval of previous meeting minutes.
• The Historic Preservation Commission on September 10th will review several Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Mimosa Boulevard and Canton Street, and discuss the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines.

That's all for this week's update! Stay tuned for more next Friday.