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City Attorney David Davidson presented the item as a recommended purchase to tie into a city-owned 25-acre parcel acquired in 2016. \"This would tie into that property and give us approximately 49 or 50 acres to be used as a park,\" Davidson said, recommending approval of the purchase.

Council members voted unanimously to approve the resolution. No members of the public spoke on the item during the meeting.

The transaction is presented as a one-time acquisition to expand parkland; staff did not present a development plan or budget details for park improvements at the meeting. Council asked no additional questions before the motion and vote to approve the acquisition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Roswell City Council: Regular Meeting (June 23, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Council unanimously approved a resolution to acquire roughly 24 acres at 365 Hardscrabble Road for $7.5 million to expand an adjacent city-owned tract into about 49'50 acres for park use.","taxTitle","Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",2962,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6189407,"Roswell council approves pursuit of federal SS4A grant to fund traffic-calming projects",394,3381000,3775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5057385-dc2a9ba41f45e05a54f1e5ae9087d37c&start=3381&end=3775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5057385-dc2a9ba41f45e05a54f1e5ae9087d37c/thumbnail_3381000.jpg","/articles/6189407/Roswell/Fulton-County/Georgia/Roswell-council-approves-pursuit-of-federal-SS4A-grant-to-fund-traffic-calming-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189407-579992d8ac9432ef8e04ad29df778f3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445306&Signature=ShzZcDAGShCfHw95QJZDkQN57yPXISgBbACXVBukpLTLuFRsdOjOivRsyyirZJYT8JogEXFpAL7L7lo-t3oXJfq~uDno~565Et9PuI~OjAOb9iI14Qw7HWXpskUFModMeSvRgIn4icT~WekhCjqkWxO8w2UxFqz9BWIj2v~SUfxFTihmrJgcxCEb6SJWzo66frZj~EmT1kjMCqMO6PqspLHq6YjQByxQlB72sbhSukbkv4UqixEXySjEHZOkz7HO~5kF4AZBo9VkU6xXUej9M52Zrp0q-rhw-nFxNkqCo3I9vWj9xqBXAiELt~6GqQQXo3WgBPnriB~uyD7SgM-eEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell Mayor and Council unanimously approved a motion to pursue an implementation grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, advancing three traffic-calming and sidewalk projects identified in the city's safety action plan.

Interim Transportation Director Greg Nicholas told the council the city previously received $200,000 for a safety action plan and is now eligible to apply for an SS4A implementation grant. \"Staff's recommendation is to pursue an implementation grant in the amount of $8,000,000, to fund the 2 traffic calming projects and the 1 sidewalk project as part of the slowdown in Roswell initiative,\" Nicholas said. He said the projects together total approximately $10,000,000 and that the grant would require a 20% local match, which staff would request in the FY26 budget (20% of $8,000,000 = $2,000,000).

Nicholas described the three candidate projects: Mimosa Boulevard (from State Route 120/Marietta Highway to Magnolia Street) with curb extensions, raised crosswalks and speed tables; Wavetree Drive (Woodstock Road to State Route 92/West Crossville Road) with speed tables, dynamic feedback signs and a mini-roundabout; and Roxborough Drive (Old Alabama to Roxford Drive) with a sidewalk on one side, potentially created by narrowing existing pavement.

A member of the public asked why the grant range on the agenda spanned $2.5 million to $25 million. Nicholas explained that $2.5 million is the minimum SS4A award and $25 million the maximum the U.S. DOT allows; the city is proposing an $8 million application. He said federal awards and project delivery can take several years and that a grant agreement would follow if the city is selected.

Council member David Johnson, who sponsored the motion, said the three corridors are among the most dangerous and that the application is a data-informed step toward improved pedestrian safety. The council voted to pursue the grant and approve staff to include the 20% match request in the FY26 budget.","Council approved staff's recommendation to pursue a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant; staff proposed three corridor projects totaling about $10 million and requested an $8 million grant with a 20% local match to be included in the FY26 budget.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6189412,"Roswell council denies appeal; Heavenly Foot Massage license revocation upheld",804,2574000,3378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5057385-dc2a9ba41f45e05a54f1e5ae9087d37c&start=2574&end=3378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5057385-dc2a9ba41f45e05a54f1e5ae9087d37c/thumbnail_2574000.jpg","/articles/6189412/Roswell/Fulton-County/Georgia/Roswell-council-denies-appeal-Heavenly-Foot-Massage-license-revocation-upheld","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189412-c461c80f6aa8a3d5a13f56f094937e6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445306&Signature=oMajPIHpcZAJuNndUBAiE8AK-nImO6D9g4t-ZcQahP0t3K51ADDCxYm3Zuv5xIG6~fb~u~sLTLFgRsetxQ95tiyzerRvmxrhS0xIdykIBbda2ywB3P535tz~4pCXR8QUnl~6oQGklF6yy6eijqDdDMGQwoqtdqG51ro6KpxYHWdJW2Ehq3poDuOpMHOhD8a5uCupG8~KDc-faUH4p1Ok0r3EKq4grikRijlThUjhU2iaHOaA63dvus2gI9fsrlja5AnAH7qwG2RSXdDDdSKnYsCkL-ET6tMnweGXk9hn9wnfZQNMJvqZYMo3lj-T7V0mhv0i1J6hFSvjUI6TiqSArQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roswell Mayor and Council on Monday denied an appeal of a city administrator's revocation of a massage-establishment license for Heavenly Foot Massage, 11680 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 220, after investigators found unlicensed employees working at the location and documented prior licensing infractions.

Chief James Conroy of the Roswell Police Department told the council that during an operation on May 13, 2025, investigators found seven employees working at the business and five customers inside, and \"none of the employees possessed a Georgia massage therapist license nor a City of Roswell massage establishment work permit.\" Conroy said five of the employees were performing massage and the owner was cited for allowing seven employees to work without required licenses.

Conroy recounted prior enforcement: the location had been shut down March 18, 2024, for operating without a 2024 license, later permitted to reopen after filing paperwork; it was again closed January 2, 2025, for lacking a 2025 license and reopened January 14, 2025. \"This marks the third time this establishment has been shut down in the past 14 months for licensing and permitting infractions,\" Conroy said. Staff recommended denial of the appeal.

Owner Young Jin Liu addressed the council and described administrative difficulties obtaining required documents (DBA publication, surety bond) and said the business historically has provided foot-only massages since 2009. Liu acknowledged recent noncompliance, saying, \"legitimately, yes. Operations, we did not have anybody with licensed massage therapists.\" Liu described plans to recruit licensed therapists, raise prices, refurbish the facility and hire licensed staff, and asked for a chance to reopen and comply with city rules.

Council member Christine Hall moved to deny the appeal. Morthland seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to deny the appeal and uphold the revocation.

City staff noted the ordinance contains a provision that multiple convictions at a location can bar reopening for a defined period; Chief Conroy said multiple convictions were being recorded in this matter. The denial upholds the city administrator's closure and license revocation; the council did not direct staff to modify that outcome at the meeting.","The City of Roswell unanimously denied an appeal by the owner of Heavenly Foot Massage after police found unlicensed workers and repeated licensing violations; staff recommended denial and cited prior shutdowns.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6189417,"Roswell launches comprehensive plan update, opens public hearing for 2045 horizon",663,1905000,2568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5057385-dc2a9ba41f45e05a54f1e5ae9087d37c&start=1905&end=2568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5057385-dc2a9ba41f45e05a54f1e5ae9087d37c/thumbnail_1905000.jpg","/articles/6189417/Roswell/Fulton-County/Georgia/Roswell-launches-comprehensive-plan-update-opens-public-hearing-for-2045-horizon","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189417-24fbd50001f447a4d9b49c5e96cdefc1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445306&Signature=d39u-yPP5MwigfxPVEBJNW3S2nGDhBiWhyUlekmO~7XpmjmpEoEjeuyYSG6UCLDGP7e7wuoOQgD8tJq0J5MBdoOXFfSsWDUq40~vRWpQepEqW3GRCWEbPrK5~dnhVtaW5d7k~yOq1UQ-gFGmgJeLegkfdNh2HR-oQe9ErULCLCYUl~rIvtrp4u2mZwP5ItqCO9aEvEVkcVbZEWHkpkIIp3lxqPYhtozT2wQwNVFsq0-410CeE7iv03lRats-Woh-Vx1eRLzk6Bfwz2kR-0~g097t5tBM6OC9jooY7Sv7d5uxyFdYsG~UjSyO0zKcOqL7ZiTdcVE6SJTNJmOBPg8pvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roswell city staff on Monday opened a state-required public hearing to begin work on the city's Comprehensive Growth Plan for the 2045 horizon, presenting an implementation-focused timetable and soliciting public comment on the process and schedule.

The plan update will align economic development and infrastructure investment, include five-year capital-improvement and work-program lists, and serve as the policy basis for land-use decisions and for imposing impact fees, Michelle Alexander, Director of Community Development, told Mayor Pro Tem Lehi Hills and the council.

\"The state does require we have a public hearing, and the first hearing is just to announce the fact that we're getting started,\" Alexander said. She told the council the project team will publish a schedule, form a stakeholder committee for council appointment and bring back a draft for the statutorily required second public hearing when it is ready for formal consideration.

Alexander said the document will be an \"implementation program\" rather than a laundry list of aspirations and that each city department will lead and inform chapters covering their areas (transportation, parks and recreation, economic strategy). \"If you want to be able to say yes to something, let's put it in the policy. If you want to say no to something, that needs to be in this policy,\" she said.

Resident Courtney Rozier asked about the communication plan for updates and the composition and selection of the stakeholder committee, citing concerns about this being an election year and whether incoming elected officials would participate in later implementation. Alexander and staff said the project webpage and a communications plan will be posted within weeks and that state guidance lists stakeholders the city should consider; the council will decide the final stakeholder appointments. \"The only thing that's required is that you have elected officials on that stakeholder, and that will be up to council to decide,\" Alexander said.

The public hearing was strictly informational: staff emphasized there was no action requested at the meeting. Council members did not take action and the item was recorded as discussion only.

Next steps outlined by staff include publishing the project webpage within about three weeks, returning to council July 14 with appointments for a stakeholder committee and advancing consultant work through the fall and into early next year for final deliverables.","City staff opened a state-required public hearing to kick off Roswell's Comprehensive Growth Plan 2045 update, outlining timelines, stakeholder formation and the plan's role in zoning and impact fees; no council action was requested.","actionData","errors"]

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