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