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City Council meeting summary

OpelikaJun 2, 20262 min read

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Council approved demolition of two structures and weed-abatement assessments for three properties; unanimously passed the consent agenda including a downtown street closure for Juneteenth, a $1,222,586 intersection improvement contract, and a $688,879 purchase of tasers for the police department. Council also approved an MOU with U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Benning for a Career Skills Program and a $2,000 special appropriation for the Juneteenth celebration.

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The council voted to demolish two vacant properties and to place city weed-abatement charges on three lots, which can result in the city clearing hazards and billing the property owners. Officers will receive new tasers as part of an approved equipment purchase, and a major intersection project was funded, which may mean upcoming construction on Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive. The city approved a downtown street closure and a small grant to support the Juneteenth event, and residents spoke during public comment to thank the city and to oppose potential data centers.

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Adopted meeting agenda and approved minutes from 05-19-26
Approved demolition of 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard
Approved demolition of 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard
Approved weed-abatement assessments for 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard
Approved weed-abatement assessments for 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard
Approved weed-abatement assessment for 1211 Magnolia Street
Approved consent agenda including downtown street closure for Juneteenth celebration (06-19-26)
Awarded bid for Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive intersection improvements ($1,222,586)
Approved robotic turf mowing system lease and service agreement (Public Works)
Approved purchase of tasers, related equipment & training for Opelika Police Department ($688,879)
Approved MOU with U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Benning for Career Skills Program
Approved special appropriation to GEMS Empowered for Juneteenth Celebration ($2,000)

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Opelika City Council Regular Meeting

Jun 2, 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. Will Spivey from First Baptist Church of Opelika.
Decision: INVOCATION
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk.
Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 06-02-26.
Decision: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
1. Minutes from the 05-19-26 council meeting.
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Decision: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Upcoming Events on June 6, 2026.
Decision: MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
1. Public Hearing - Demolition - 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Public Hearing - Demolition - 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1211 Magnolia Street.
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Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Juneteenth Celebration on 06-19-26.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
2. Bid: Robotic Turf Mowing System Lease and Repair/Service Agreement - PW ($ as needed).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
3. Bid: Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive Intersection Improvements - ENG ($1,222,586).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
4. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
5. Resolution: Purchase - Tasers, Related Equipment & Training - Sole Source - OPD ($688,879).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution: Approve MOU with U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Benning for Career Skills Program - ED.
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
7. Resolution: Special Appropriation to GEMS Empowered for Juneteenth Celebration ($2,000).
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
12. GENERAL BUSINESS
13. AWARDING OF BIDS
14. RESOLUTIONS
1. Demolition - 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
2. Demolition - 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
3. Weed Abatement Assessment - 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
4. Weed Abatement Assessment - 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
5. Weed Abatement Assessment - 1211 Magnolia Street.
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
15. ORDINANCES
16. APPOINTMENTS
17. SECOND ROSTER OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limit comments to 3 minutes or less)
18. ADJOURN
1. Character Trait of the Month - Loyalty, a strong feeling of support or allegiance.
Decision: ADJOURN
2. Motion to Adjourn.
Decision: ADJOURN