The Board discussed various public safety and infrastructure items. Topics included the design scope for the Middle School crosswalk, updates on the use of speed pillows on Bush Street, pedestrian safety concerns regarding a crosswalk at the Queensbury Hotel, and a discussion on prohibiting right turns on red at the Lawrence and Ridge Street intersection. Additionally, the Board addressed traffic concerns at the intersection of South and Elm, approved road closures for the Adirondack Stampede, and reviewed police and fire department reports.
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City Of Glens Falls Common Council Regular Session
The agenda for the meeting included public hearings to amend local laws regarding parking restrictions and traffic schedules. The Council discussed committee reports, approved manual check payments and warrants, and addressed various resolutions, including mobile food applications, curb cut approvals, and feasibility studies. The regular agenda featured adjustments to CARES grant revenues, approval of CDBG programs for vacant rental properties in Glens Falls and Lake George, funding for housing rehabilitation, a three-year contract for the City Arborist, and acceptance of a Climate Action Plan. Additionally, the Council considered an intermunicipal agreement for code enforcement, a tax agreement with the Town of Queensbury, the creation of a revenue generation task force, and setting a public hearing for prohibiting right turns on red.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Glens Falls Common Council Meeting Minutes
The Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed use of farmstands in residential districts and discussed plans for a new Farmer's Market and the feasibility of a new Public Safety Building. Committee reports covered updates on Planning & Development, Audit & Finance, Personnel & Labor, Policy, Technology, and Quality-Of-Life issues. Resolutions were passed regarding an option and access agreement for a potential firehouse/public safety property, approval of warrants, Clerk's office and parking violation reports, mobile food license applications, retainment bonuses for lifeguards, mileage reimbursement rates, budget line adjustments, and a special event exemption for the October Fest. The Council also approved a Letter of Intent for a renewable energy project at the landfill, updated EMS billing rates, authorized participation in the AARP Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Network, scheduled a future public hearing on parking ordinance amendments, and ratified a memorandum of agreement with CSEA regarding compensatory time.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Glens Falls Common Council Regular Session
The Council discussed several administrative and operational matters including the approval of a warrant and manual payments, and authorization for various public projects such as street resurfacing, infrastructure improvements, and grant applications for water and wastewater treatment upgrades. Key actions included establishing the Mayor's Better Government Challenge to encourage employee-generated ideas, approving an operation and management agreement for an event venue, and authorizing the purchase of a hydro-excavator truck via a bond resolution. Additionally, the Council addressed housing rehabilitation program funding and mobile food license applications.
