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Opelika City Council approves consent agenda, rezones 1502 Spring Drive to C-3, and issues recognitions and proclamations

OpelikaMay 5, 20263 min read

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At the May 5, 2026 meeting the City Council unanimously adopted the agenda, approved prior minutes, approved the full consent agenda (including event street closures and multiple purchases/resolutions), passed Ordinance No. 020-26 rezoning 1502 Spring Drive from R-5 to C-3, recognized Alabama Seal of Biliteracy students, issued proclamations for Children's Mental Health Day and ALS Awareness Month, and heard public comments opposing data centers.

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Adopted meeting agenda for 05-05-26 (unanimous).
Approved minutes from the April 21, 2026 council meeting.
Approved consent agenda including: downtown street closure for Pride on the Plains Parade (05-29-26); downtown street closure for Touch-A-Truck (06-06-26); temporary street closure for Heritage House Midsummer Market & Northside Classic Car Show (06-06-26).
Resolved Bid: City-Wide On-Call Hardscape Projects - RESOLUTION NO. 101-26 (approved).
Resolved purchase of Meter Testing Equipment - RESOLUTION NO. 102-26 ($25,341.79) (approved).
Resolved approval of departmental expense reports - RESOLUTION NO. 103-26 (approved).
Resolved purchase of one Coltri Compressor for OFD - RESOLUTION NO. 104-26 ($37,889.33) (approved).
Resolved purchase of one 2026 Ford F350 Super Crew 4x4 Pickup - RESOLUTION NO. 105-26 ($60,215) (approved).
Resolved addendum to contract with Citibot - RESOLUTION NO. 106-26 (approved).
Resolved special appropriation to Greater Peace Community Development Corporation - RESOLUTION NO. 107-26 ($2,000) (approved).
Ordinance No. 020-26 (second reading) approved: Amend zoning map at 1502 Spring Drive (1.5 acres) from R-5 to C-3.
Recognized Alabama Seal of Biliteracy students from Opelika High School; presented city gifts.
Issued proclamation for Children's Mental Health Day and presented to Madison Belk.
Issued proclamation for ALS Awareness Month and presented to the family of Dr. Lofton.
Public comments recorded including thank-you regarding response to an email scam and multiple citizen comments opposing potential data centers in Opelika.

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Opelika City Council Regular Meeting

May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika, AL 36801completed

Agenda

1. A CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch
Decision: ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
1. Anne Nicholson from Open Heavens Ministry.
Decision: INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Miles Tatum and Jake Caldwell from Opelika High School.
Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 05-05-26.
Decision: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 04-21-26 council meeting.
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Decision: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Recognize Alabama Seal of Biliteracy Students from OHS.
Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
2. Proclamation for Children's Mental Health Day.
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Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
3. Proclamation for ALS Awareness Month.
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Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Pride on the Plains Parade on 05-29-26.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
2. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Touch-A-Truck Event on 06-06-26.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
3. General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure - Heritage House Midsummer Market & Northside Classic Car Show on 06-06-26.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
4. Bid: City-Wide On-Call Hardscape Projects - PW ($ as needed).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
5. Bid: Meter Testing Equipment - OPS ($25,341.79).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
7. Resolution: Purchase - One (1) Coltri Compressor - OFD ($37,889.33).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
8. Resolution: Purchase - One (1) 2026 Ford F350 Super Crew 4x4 Pickup - OPS ($60,215).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
9. Resolution: Approve Addendum to Contract with Citibot - CR
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
10. Resolution: Special Appropriation to Greater Peace Community Development Corporation ($2,000).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
12. GENERAL BUSINESS
13. AWARDING OF BIDS
14. RESOLUTIONS
15. ORDINANCES
1. Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 1502 Spring Drive, 1.5 Acres, from R-5 to C-3 - 2nd Reading.
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Decision: ORDINANCES
16. APPOINTMENTS
17. SECOND ROSTER OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
18. ADJOURN
1. Character Trait of the Month - Patience, the quality of being patient; such as the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset.
Decision: ADJOURN
2. Motion to Adjourn.
Decision: ADJOURN