Pre-Council & Council Meetings April 27, 2026

Pre-Council Meeting - April 27, 2026


Pre-Council discussed several projects, including improvements to the US 31 pedestrian tunnel and a new parking lot at the former Oxmoor Road Waffle House site, both now heading toward May bid openings. They also discussed a budget transfer to restore a damaged traffic signal and began early conversation around a Central Avenue property tied to access, parking, and future development questions.


Agenda: https://bit.ly/3OK6Xrj

  • Details

    Item 130426: This was to adjust the May meeting schedule so the city avoids meeting on Memorial Day. The plan sets meetings for May 11 and May 18, with back to back weeks discussed and no conflicts raised, carried over


    Item 140426: This item nominated Sam Gaston to serve on the Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors.


    Item 150426: This was to set a bid opening date for improvements to the US 31 pedestrian tunnel, including landscaping, irrigation, and upgraded finishes, with coordination mentioned with the new Piggly Wiggly, carried over


    Item 160426: This item set a bid opening date for a new parking lot at 185 Oxmoor Road on the old Waffle House site, including about 60 spaces, and drainage, carried over


    Item 170426: This was a request for the mayor to travel to Washington DC with other regional leaders to meet with federal representatives, with costs already budgeted and part of an annual trip, carried over


    Item 180426: This discussed a budget transfer of $25,000 to cover an insurance deductible for replacing a damaged traffic signal at Oxmoor and Oakview, caused by storm damage, carried over


    Item 190426: This was a request to send a letter of support for the Exceptional Foundation as part of a recurring grant application to the Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama, carried over


    Item 200426: This was a detailed discussion about the property at 2901 Central Avenue involving right of way access, past development plans that did not move forward, and a small business owner seeking to purchase city property for parking, carried over


    Item 220426: This covered a budget transfer related to an unpaid water bill from the police station construction project, where a temporary meter was billed to the city and went unpaid for years, carried over

Council Meeting - April 27, 2026


Council approved moving forward with a Microtransit pilot project, addressed a neighborhood safety concern by declaring a Dale Avenue property a nuisance, and continued progress on the 31 tunnel projects and pedestrian improvements along with setting a public hearing of note for a rezoning request for a new fitness center. 


Agenda: https://bit.ly/4cuyuGw

  • Details

    Item 080326: The council approved declaring 201 Dale Avenue a public nuisance due to a hazardous dead tree and overgrowth, following resident concerns about safety and visibility, approved


    Item 130426: The council approved moving the second May meeting date due to the Memorial Day holiday schedule conflict, ensuring the meeting timing works better for staff and council availability, approved


    Item 140426: The council approved adding Sam Gaston to the list of potential candidates for the Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors, approved


    Item 150426: The council approved setting May 28, 2026 as the bid opening date for the U.S. 31 pedestrian tunnel improvement project, approved


    Item 160426: The council approved setting May 28, 2026 as the bid opening date for the 185 Oxmoor Road parking lot project, approved


    Item 170426: The council approved travel for the mayor to Washington, DC to meet with federal representatives alongside other local leaders, approved


    Item 190426: The council approved sending a letter of support for the Exceptional Foundation grant application, continuing the city’s ongoing support for the organization and its programs, approved


    Item 010426: The council approved sending a letter of support for a grant application tied to the Homewood Library lecture series, helping pursue outside funding with no required city match, approved


    Item 020426: The council approved work within the public right of way at 609 Devon Drive, allowing improvements to an existing walkway with proper agreements in place, approved


    Item 040426: The council approved directing the city manager to evaluate adding micro transit services and bring back a formal agreement for consideration, with strong discussion around benefits for residents and the need for public awareness, approved


    Item 050426: The council approved a budget amendment to fund legal services already being provided for municipal appeals, approved


    Item 060426: The council approved a budget amendment for stormwater and capital projects, continuing planned infrastructure work, approved


    Item 070426: The council approved adoption of a driver selection policy discussed in prior meetings, approved


    Item 080426: The council approved funding for a website chat tool subscription to improve access to information, approved


    Item 110426: The council set a public hearing for June 8, 2026 to consider rezoning properties on Montgomery Street for a fitness center redevelopment, carried over


    Item 210426: The council approved payment of vouchers for the current period, including added items for vehicle maintenance and equipment service, approved


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