Opelika City Council approves economic development agreements, zoning change, specialty hemp retailer license, and a demolition; adopts routine consent items
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April 7, 2026 regular meeting at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Council President W. George Allen and all council members were present. Meeting called to order at 6:11 PM and adjourned at 8:18 PM. Council approved multiple alcohol licenses by consent, reappointed a Board of Education member, approved tax abatements and a project development agreement for local economic development, authorized demolition of 1904 Trimble Street, approved a zoning map amendment for 1550 and 1570 N Uniroyal Road (Ordinance No. 013-26, 2nd reading), and approved a specialty retailer of consumable hemp products license after removing it from the table (3–2). Mayor presented proclamations and recognitions including an Empty Bowls check to the Food Bank of East Alabama and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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- Approved Consent Agenda including multiple alcohol licenses (unanimous).
- Appointed Mr. Motley as clerk pro-tem for the meeting (unanimous).
- Reappointed Antione Harvis to the Board of Education (new term expires 04-01-2031) (unanimous consent).
- Approved Certain Tax Abatements and Exemptions for Car Tech, LLC (Resolution No. 085-26) (unanimous).
- Approved Project Development Agreement with GMB USA Alabama, Inc., including incentives (Resolution No. 086-26) (unanimous).
- Authorized demolition of 1904 Trimble Street (Resolution No. 087-26) (unanimous).
- Approved specialty retailer license for Top Shelf Alternatives LLC (consumable hemp products) after removing from the table; motion passed 3–2.
- Approved amendment to zoning ordinance & map for 1550 and 1570 N Uniroyal Road (12.5 acres) from R-2 to C-2, GC-P (Ordinance No. 013-26, second reading) (unanimous).
- Held mayoral recognitions: Empty Bowls check presented to the Food Bank of East Alabama; proclamations for Character Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month; employee service awards.
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