Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday November 10, 2025 (Special Called 5 pm meeting followed by 6 pm regular meeting.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:00 & 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Special Called Agenda 5 pm - City Site Agenda

There is a Special Called 5 pm meeting where I am guessing we go into Executive Session to finalize the one item on the agenda and then we return to the main room to vote on what looks to be a settlement agreement.  Guessing the documentation is held confidential until which time we come out to vote on the matter and after it is added to the public agenda for vote, the matter can be shared as a public document.  Guessing that is the reason the agenda item is not attached to the meeting agenda yet.

Discussion of and Action on Settlement Agreement (City Attorney) (Updated after meeting 11/10/25)

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Recognition of Citizens' Police Academy Class XVII Graduates

City Manager's Monthly Report

FIRST READ: SLUP 25-01, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through.
 
FIRST READ: SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of special land use permit conditions of case SLUP 23-03 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan, as well as a special land use permit for a drive-through restaurant. 

FIRST READ: RZ 25-05, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of the zoning conditions of case RZ 23-02 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan 

2026 Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Sustainability Committee

Sign Replacement Contract with Big Apple Services (Michael Smith)

Gift from Dr. Betty Wills to Dunwoody Parks and Recreation 

Funding for 2003 Wellesley Lane Storm Repairs

Corrected Zoning Board of Appeals 2026 Meeting Schedule 

SECOND READ: MMSP 25-01: The applicant, Matthew Phillips, seeks a Major Master Sign Plan for 50 Campus Way, 100 Campus Way, 200 Campus Way, 244 Campus Way, and 300 Campus Way (Campus 244).

SECOND READ: RZ 25-06, 4500 N Shallowford Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to C-1 (Local Commercial) to allow an animal hospital/veterinary clinic.

Franchise Agreement with Google Fiber

Adoption of Homecoming Park Master Plan, Reflecting Sand Volleyball 

Chamblee Dunwoody Road Bridge Enhancements at I-285

Funding Authorization to Complete Additional Design Coordination for the Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancements

Revision of Discover Dunwoody Agreement (Ray Ezelle)

Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Phase 2 of the Winters Chapel Path

Contract with Croy Engineering for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Happy Hollow Sidewalk Improvement Project

Contract with Croy Engineering for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for Mount Vernon Road Path Phase 2 

GSU MOU with Dunwoody Police

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday April 8, 2024 (Clean Air / Smoking Regulations, Winter Chapel 12 ft Path, State Farm complex apartments, Chief Grogan)

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City of Dunwoody Proclamation for Chief Billy Grogan

City Manager's Monthly Report

First Read & Public Hearing: RZ 23-03, 245 Perimeter Center Parkway: Rezone from PDc to PDc to amend the zoning conditions of case RZ 15-072 to allow the development of a mixed use project including office, hotel, and multifamily residential with associated retail, restaurant, amenity space, and structured parking

Approval of Conversion of Contracted Positions and Creation of New City Position for the Technology Department

Approval of Amendment of Position Allocation and Compensation Chart and Market Adjustment for City Employees

Agreement for Managed Networking Service Provider

Funding Authorization for 5695 Trowbridge Drive Storm Repairs

Contract Award for Parks and Recreation Sign Package

Contract Award for North Shallowford Annex Maintenance Repairs

First Read: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Update the Clean Indoor Air Regulations, Chapter 24

I am not a smoker but I have attended "late night business meetings" in an establishment that focused on Bourbon and Cigars. The place of business I visited had a negative pressure air filtration system whereby my clothes didn't smell of smoke when I left.  I believe this proposed ordinance brought to us from the American Heart Association and placed on the agenda by staff or council is an overstep of regulations and I am unsure what we are fixing.  I would like to know the complete impact of the proposal prior to voting on it especially when it may limit a niche business model that could bring a successful establishment to our city.  I understand the intent of protecting all employees from second-hand smoke but when the establishment (or private club) can protect employees an exception needs to be explored.  I will be asking staff to review Gwinnett, Houston and other jurisdictions looking for best practices allowing exceptions.  A cigar bar exception could include the following ...

“Cigar Bar means an establishment operated by a holder of an On Premise Beer and Wine
Permit or other Alcohol Beverage Licensing Permit that:
1. Does not sell food;
2. In addition to selling beer and wine, annually receives 15 percent or more of
its gross revenue from the sale of cigars, and tobacco-related products, except from the sale of
cigarettes. A cigar bar shall not discount alcohol if sold in combination with
cigars or other tobacco products and tobacco-related products;
3. Has a walk-in humidor on the premises;
4. Has a high capacity, negative pressure air cleaning ventilation system, located in such a manner to control second hand smoke exposure to non-smokers.
5. Only permits the smoking of cigars, and does not permit the smoking of cigarettes; and
6. Does not include any establishment which is primarily a bar or restaurant and
which undertakes to make retail offerings of tobacco products as a means of
circumventing the purposes of this article.”

Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Road Path Project Concept Design

Contract with Practical Design Partners, LLC for Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Design

On November 7th, the Citizens of Dunwoody voted down a bond referendum for Parks & Paths development and on November 8th an RFP was released for the Winters Chapel Path design which mandates that the path will be 12 feet wide, even in front of the single family residential properties.  This item is now on the agenda for discussion.

Description: Winter Chapel Road Path Phase II. The project consists of a 12-foot shared-use path (SUP) along the west side only of Winters Chapel Road between Charmant Place and Peeler Road in the cities of Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. In addition to the shared-use path, the project will add lighting and street trees along the corridor. The project connects residential areas on the north end of the project to a MARTA bus route and commercial node at the south end of the project.

Request for Pre-Construction Funding for Real Time Crime Center

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday March 25, 2024 (4.25% raise, IT position conversion, Park Signs, New Crosswalks, LPR's in PCID)

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86390235645 or  phone +14703812552,,86390235645#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

Dunwoody High School Youth City Council (Michael Berry)

Retreat Recap

SECOND READ: MMSP 24-01: Review and Consideration of a Major Master Sign Plan for 4896 N Peachtree Road (Kingswood Church)

SECOND READ: MMSP 24-02: Review and Consideration of a Major Master Sign Plan for 4553 N Shallowford Road - Emory Healthcare  (Wall Sign - lights out 10:30 to 5:30)

Approval to Apply Additional Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Funds to the 2024 Paving Contract

Approval of Flock Safety Two Year Contract for LPRs, Surveillance Cameras, and Gunshot Detection in the PCID Area

Approval of a Contract with Sunbelt to Install Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons on Perimeter Center West and North Peachtree Road

• ITB_Document_Crosswalk_North_Peachtree_Road_Chesnut
• Construction Plans for Chesnut Crossing

Discussion of Conversion of Contracted Positions and Creation of New City Position for the Technology Department

Discussion of Amendment of Position Allocation and Compensation Chart and Market Adjustment for City Employees  - 4.25% Raise

Contract Award for Parks and Recreation Sign Package

Contract Award for North Shallowford Annex Maintenance Repairs

Discussion on Approval of Agreement for Managed Networking Service Provider

2024 City of Dunwoody Retreat Recap from Councilman John Heneghan (Park Plans, Financial Future, Police Priorities and maybe a few paths too)

The City of Dunwoody hosted a "Retreat" for Council & Staff to sit in a room for two days to discuss our past, present & future. Financial realities were brought forward that we have a large capital reserve, but operating expenses are slowly outpacing revenue, commercial property is strong, hotels are thriving, and apartments are full with high rents; on the downside, office vacancies are currently at 25%, with most of that in several large complexes and residential taxes are locked, frozen and low. We are presently funding police expansion and ambulance service with Federal funds; we are still looking at compensation raises by year's end, and in 2026, we will be renegotiating city contracts for services that will rise in price because in 2021, we received low bids because of COVID.

Parks discussions were had regarding build-out plans for Wildcat (on Roberts) and Homecoming (on Vermack), with some council members wanting to put a bond on the November ballot. However, it was decided to maintain these parks as open fields just as they are and to install portable restrooms (better than porta potties) at each park. It was also decided that there will be no parks bond in 2024.

Everyone on Council (including me) agrees with building the trails in the Perimeter Center Business District as the PCID is matching funds and other monies are coming from our hotels. There is still disagreement on the construction of 10 to 12-foot wide paths in front of single-family homes, but the current Council (excluding me) has the will and votes to move forward on Winters Chapel and Mount Vernon.

In other park news, when the slides for park priorities failed to mention the turfing of the PCMS field with the track, I asked for an update. I was told DeKalb County School System didn't see it as a priority and was worried about equity to other schools in the district who don't have turf. As a reminder, the DCSS was bound to rebuild Austin Elementary School on its original site when the City proposed a a win / win solution to the County so that our families and children wouldn't be inconvenienced. In October 2016, we proposed a land swap for the Dunwoody Senior Baseball Fields; in order to make that happen, the City purchased the land where the ball fields sit from DCSS and executed a 25-year lease for nighttime use of the football field. The City later installed lights for night time use on the field, installed a facility storage building and would now like to turf that field in order to maximize usage. Without that turfing of the field, it is overused and almost unplayable without adequate care. The City of Dunwoody set aside 1 Million dollars in our 2024 budget with the hopes to pay for the turf installation but the required construction approval from DCSS has not been received. Unsure of all logistics, but maybe there will be some movement soon?

I have been very open regarding my concerns about the long term stability of City Finances and they will be a huge topic of conversation in the coming months because we are currently at our maximum millage rate and based on everything I am hearing, in 2026 our operating revenue will not be keeping up operating expenses. This is a separate conversation from dedicated Capital funds for stuff like parks and paving as we can not use those funds for operating costs.

Based on the intention of the city founders and charter, if taxes were to be increased over our current maximum millage limit, a referendum would be needed to remove the cap. We have operated under those constraints for the last 15 years, but financial pressures are building. We know there is possibly a technical workaround by placing the entire City into a special tax district for safety (Police, Ambulance, and maybe a supplemental charge to 911 costs over current phone taxes) to raise taxes for those services, but doing so without a resident vote is contrary to the founding plans of the City. If a referendum were to be held to raise operating funds and it were to fail, would we want to cut police services that are needed based on the growth and crime stats?

Right now, I anticipate a slowdown of some capital projects (Parks and Paths) in order to preserve high fund balances in the coming year so that we can attempt to get a good handle on finances from the spending side. These fund balances include both Capital and some Operational that we are saving for a rainy day or a golden opportunity should one arise. That being said, there are some capital projects and improvements to the police department going forward (again with one-time federal funds) because the safety our community is the primary goal of government. 

Below are the documents from the retreat provided to council for discussion.

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/06%20Dunwoody%202035.pptx

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/03%20Budgets%20Finances%20Millages%20Trends.pptx

 https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/02%20Parks.pptx

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/01a%20Commercial%20Real%20Estate.pptx

https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/05%20Police.pptx

 https://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2024/03/Retreat/01b%20Sangster.pptx

John Heneghan sworn in for fifth term, Rachel Waldron fills Park Director role, Chief Billy Grogan announces his retirement and the Dunwoody City Council to meet at the high School on the 22nd.

Look at the smile on that ladies face above, it brings me great joy whenever I see this photo.   Good thing too as I'm still very happily married to that young lady.

Monday I had the honor of being sworn in for my fifth term on the Dunwoody City Council, having served since original incorporation.  Looking back to 2008, I am very proud of all this city has accomplished, but as a newly sworn City Councilman I need to rededicate myself to continue looking forward, always trying to do the next right thing for my community.

That being said, there are new residents who are unaware of our history so here is a link from 2018 highlighting my Ten Year recap of cityhood where the post has links and stories going much further back in time.   Maybe I'll do another recap at my 19th year mark, at the conclusion of this term?   God willing.

Serving in this capacity is a responsibility I do not take lightly as the challenges the City is facing now, may be different than in our start up years but it is no less daunting.  I have full faith in the City Manager, Staff, the Mayor and the Council to continue moving this City forward by providing quality service to its citizens, pushing though capital projects that foster the greatest good while still encouraging the business community to keep investing into our community.

Changes are happening within City Hall as we recently lost our Parks Director Mr. Brent Walker to the City of Sandy Springs but after an extensive interview of possible outside candidates, our Deputy Parks Director Rachel Waldron has already been named as his permanent replacement.   Rachel has been with us for many years and will continue to do a great job for us.   

In other news, Chief Billy Grogan also announced his pending retirement on June 1st after 40 years of policing.  Kudos to Chief Grogan for all that he has done for our community and I wish him well in is pending retirement.  We have known this retirement announcement was coming as some point and City Council pushed for an external review of the police department to have an action plan that has already been started and I would expect the next chief, to quickly implement the many suggestions in the Berry Dunn report.  It is my intention for Council to hopefully find the funds to make the requested staffing improvements that we need to make as well.  As we now have a few months to start a search for replacement for Chief Grogan, I am unsure what our City Manager and Mayor will do as I also have great respect for Deputy Chief Mike Carlson and believe he is ready to step up into the main role.

Monday is the Martin Luther King Holiday and a day of service is planned within the community with tree planting, daffodill planting as well as general clean up of the Book Run Playground, details are here.   There is also a food collection happening and if you would like donate there are details in the link above - please do if your are able.

In a couple of weeks, it appears that the Dunwoody City Council meeting of January 22 will be taking place at Dunwoody High School at our usual 6 pm start time to join the Dunwoody Youth City Council to foster some interesting discussion and public comment.  The last time we did something similar at the high school, I gave out 100's of hugs.  I will probably do the same this year just not sure of the format as it is also a formal meeting?   Guessing more details will be coming soon.

Talking to your middle school son about suicide is not easy, explaining that everyone is special therefore deserving of respect and love was much easier. #hugs

As usual this time of year, I review and rededicate myself to the City of Dunwoody Mission, Vision and Values and usually publish them.  The Mission and Vision statements were updated a few years ago and as much as I respect the changes, the original statements still mean something to me too, so I published them both.

Finally, I came across this photo of the core group of the Citizens for Dunwoody who worked on incorporation planning for years before finally becoming a city.   Damn we all looked so good.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday November 13, 2023 (Athletic Association use agreements, Road Action Safety Plan, increased park staffing, non-profit funding, police video wall)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday November 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/83571238287 or  phone +14702509358,,83571238287#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Acknowledgement of Educational Degrees earned by Sgts. Anwar Sillah and Jeffrey Leach

Award Presentation: DPD's Officer of the 3rd Qrtr, Theresa Hernandez and Employee of the 3rd Qrtr, Adria Crum 

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City Manager's Monthly Report

Resolution Appointing Members of the Urban Redevelopment Agency

Facility Usage Agreements with Athletic Association Partners

Contract Award for the Installation of a HVAC Control System at City Hall

Funding Authorization for 3900 Spalding Drive Storm Repairs

Funding Authorization for 1638 Kellogg Springs Drive Streambank Stabilization Engineering Services

Funding Authorization for 1341 Mill Gate Drive Storm Repairs

Presentation of the Road Safety Action Plan by TOOLE Design (Jonathan DiGioia)

Road Safety Action Plan needed for Federal Grant Applications

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Lowe Engineers - Increased Park Staffing

Final ARP (American Rescue Plan) Grant Funding Allocation (J. Jay Vinicki)

Approval of a Contract with AVI-SPL for the Construction of a Video Wall for Real Time Crime Center.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday October 10, 2022 (Budget, Roberts & Vermack Park Plans, City Mgr Report,American Rescue Plan assistance to non-profits, Womack Wall Art, Mission & Vision)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 10, 2022 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033391097  or  phone 14702509358,,84033391097#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City Manager's Report (Very Informational)

Public Hearing - First Read of the proposed 2023 City of Dunwoody Budget

• Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Presentation
• Budget Committee Minutes of September 8th
• City Budget Memo after Budget Committee proposed changes
• Budget Overview and General Fund numbers
• Budget other funds and long term Capital Funding
  

Dunwoody MARTA Station Mural (Michael Starling)

Resolution to Declare Obsolete Equipment in the IT Department as Surplus

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Planning Commission Scott Brown

Approval of 2023 City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedules 

Approval of Update to City of Dunwoody Mission and Vision Statements

To Authorize Contracts with Not for Profit Agencies Regarding Direct Assistance Funding with the American Rescue Plan 2

Park Master Plans for 5435 Roberts Dr. and 4809/4819 Vermack Rd

Discussion - Winters Chapel Path Phase 1 Streetlight Agreement with Georgia Power

Discussion - Public Art Project - Womack Road Retaining Wall

Discussion - Amendment to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Budget

• As an added fyi, if you check the city agenda website there is a special executive session at 5 pm just for personnel matters and though I can not tell you what is scheduled for this meeting; I can tell you that for the last 13 years that this is the time for the year for performance appraisal conversations for the direct reports to the city council.
  

Dunwoody City Council Agenda, Tuesday September 6th, 6 pm - (New Park Name in Perimeter, New Park Ideas for Roberts & Vermack, Path Foundation for Trails, Citizen Capital Improvement Committee, Holiday Lights, new Police Officers)

 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87083218993  or  14703812552,87083218993#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation

Presentation of Oaths of Office to Police Officers Darryl Moses and Jessica Preston

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed. 

City Manager's Report

Resolution Appointing the Dunwoody District 2 Representative to Serve on the Discover Dunwoody Board - Ms. Stephanie Cantwell

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022

Contract Award for Installation of Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park

Resolution to Name Perimeter Center East Property - Top Three Names

• Two Bridges Park
• Iron Bridge Park
• Creekside Park
  

Resolution Creating a Citizens Advisory Capital Improvements Committee shall be a temporary committee, charged with responsibility of reviewing Dunwoody’s capital improvements needs and providing input and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding capital needs and projects. Meetings are scheduled to take place weekly on Wednesday evenings at City Hall from 6 to 7:30 starting September 14 & concluding Wed, December 7th.   The proposed members as nominated by Council to the Mayor are as follows:

• Remi Bullard
• Abby Lesorgen
• Steve Ellet
• Joe Martinez
• Su Ellis
• Mereca Smith
• Brian Gee
• Sarah Smith
• Max Leighman

Approval of Master Services Agreement with the PATH Foundation for a Trail Master Plan

Funding Authorization for 2531 Cherry Hill Lane Storm Repairs

Discussion of Approval of EPD Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Diversion Grant Application

Discussion of Park Master Plans for 5435 Roberts Dr. and 4809/4819 Vermack Rd

City of Dunwoody releases updated park plans for Roberts Drive and Vermack Road (Moved Girls Softball is one major change.)

 

 The City parks department have modified the park plans based on public and council comment and are offering these plans for City Council discussion on Monday, February 14th.

The full document detailing the full plans and various changes can be found here.

 

Dunwoody Middle School Softball Player petitions City Council for better facilities & equality for girls softball.

Prior to Monday night's Dunwoody City Council meeting, I had the pleasure of speaking to Alyssa Rosenkoff, a Peachtree Middle School student and member of the highly successful initial season of the Junior Wildcats softball team who is advocating for improved facilities for girls softball. 

This Councilmember agrees with Alyssa and on December 6th an updated parks plan for the vacant Austin site will be released; hopefully, those plans will satisfy the inequities currently in place.

Dunwoody softball player advocates for better facilities by Sammie Purcell of the Dunwoody Reporter

 

Click the link or photo above for full article.

Dunwoody to hold parks master planning open house

Post Date:11/23/2021 2:49 p.m.

Dunwoody, GA – November 23, 2021 – Dunwoody’s Parks and Recreation team will hold an Open House at Dunwoody City Hall on Monday, Dec. 6, to share new draft plans for future parks on Roberts Drive (former Austin school site) and Vermack Road. Residents are invited to pop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. to review two updated concept plans and share feedback.

“This is the next step in our continuing effort to listen to the community’s desires for these two park properties,” said Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker. “We’re working toward creating final draft plans that meet the greatest needs we hear.”

This open house follows a parks pop-up held at the former Austin site in October. Two concept plans for each park were presented during that event and posted online. Parks staff and design consultants working for the City listened to feedback about the plans and used it to create one new draft plan for each park.

“We started with a public input survey with 1,400 responses, then a pop-up, and now we’re meeting again to fine-tune the conversation,” Walker added. He noted that the plans will be available online on the parks project page after the meeting.

In the meantime, the former Austin site is now open as a passive park. The demolition of the former Austin Elementary building is complete, and new sod has been planted. Two small playgrounds on the site are also open after undergoing safety improvements. As with all City parks, furry friends are welcome but must remain on a leash. 

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For more information regarding the City of Dunwoody, please contact Jennifer Boettcher, Communications Director: 678.382.6881, Jennifer.Boettcher@dunwoodyga.gov.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for July 26, 2021 - Paths, Parks Planning, Austin Park Turf, Mural, Skilled Tradesman, New Police Officers, Teen Police Academy, Audit Member

 

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 26, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Return to normal operations - Video Stream should be back on the Agenda Site and also Facebook?    

Agenda - City Site Agenda

Invocation

Recognition of Teen Academy Graduates 

Administration of Oath of Office to Officers Stacey Hightower and Joel Polanco 

PUBLIC COMMENT - in person only now that COVID-19 special operation rules are not in place.  Come make your public comment at City Hall.

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on Audit Committee - David Kopel

Contract Award with Practical Design Partners for Design of a 12ft wide shared use path along the western side of Tilly Mill Road from Womack Road to Mt. Vernon Road.

Contract Award for Park Master Plan Design of 5435 Roberts Drive and 4809/4819 Vermack Road

Contract Award for Stand-By Skilled Trade Contractors

Approval of Art Easement - 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Listing Agreement for the Sale of City owned Properties on 4553 and 4555 North Shallowford Road - Colliers International  -  Sale Offer 

Contract Award for Installation of Irrigation and Sod at 5435 Roberts Drive - Old Austin Property

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for July 12, 2021, City Managers Report, Sign Ordinance, Sidewalk Projects, Stormwater, Alcohol Tastings, Budget Amendments, Stage Door

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 12, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Zoom     https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86305679650

Or join by phone: +1 470-250-9358   Webinar ID: 863 0567 9650

Agenda - City Site Agenda

Invocation

PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address, and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

Proclamation - Pam Tallmadge Day - YouTube Video

Presentation from the Stage Door Players (Debbie Fuse)

Donation from the Mount Vernon Chapter, Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for a Flag Pole at the Donaldson Bannister Farm

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Approval of On-Call Contract for Stormwater Easement Acquisition Services

Approval of a Unit Price Contract for Construction Materials Testing, and Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering Services

SECOND READ: Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Standards for Ancillary Tastings  and Resolution to Set Fees for Ancillary Tastings

Consideration and Acceptance of a One-time Financial Donation from the Mount Vernon, Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution

Funding Authorization for 2572 Briers North Drive Stormwater Repairs

Approval of the City of Dunwoody Guide for Non-Profit Partners

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of a New Sign Ordinance to Replace Chapter 20 - Signs

FY21 Midyear Budget Amendment

Approval of Contract and Budget Amendment concerning the Community Assistance Center; Return to Work Marketing Campaign; and ARC Grant associated with CARES II Funding

Presentation of Conceptual Design Alternatives for Sidewalk from Oakpointe Place to the City Limit on Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Dunwoody Road

Discussion of a Contract with Practical Design Partners for Design of a Shared Use Path on Tilly Mill Road

Presentation of Design Concepts for Sidewalk on Vermack Road between Womack Road and the Vermack Swim and Tennis Club

Discussion of Economic Recovery Advisory Committee

Contract Award for Park Master Plan Design of 5435 Roberts Drive and 4809/4819 Vermack Road 

 

Contract Award for Stand-By Skilled Trade Contractors

City of Dunwoody finalized the purchase of 9 acres of Vermack Rd park land tonight at $5.67 Million - financed over 15 years at 2%

 Vermack Road Boundary.pdf

 06142021_Purchase_Park_Property_Vermack_Park.pdf

 Vermack Property Purchase-Status Report 5-21-21.pdf

 Vermack Road Boundary.pdf
 DESC - OVERALL.doc
 DESC - PARCEL 1.doc
 DESC - PARCEL 2.doc 

 4809  4819 Vermack Rd Dunwoody - Res Land 9AC (City - 2078).pdf

 Financed over 15 years at 2.06% with no pre-payment penalty.

Option to pay off debt immediately upon sale of other property if Council decides it is best.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday June 14. Janae Profit Day, Year End Financial Statement, Vermack Park Purchase, Signs, Millage Rate, Splashpad at PCE Park, China Panda Art, Sidewalk

  DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 14, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Employee of the First Quarter Presentation to Crime Analyst Kayce Lowe

Proclamation - Janae Profit Day

Financial Statements for Year Ended December 31, 2020

Consideration of Resolution Approving the Closing Documents Regarding the Financing of the Acquisition of Land for the City for Parks and Recreation Purposes Through the Georgia Municipal Association Bricks and Mortar Program

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a New Sign Ordinance to Replace Chapter 20 - Signs

First Public Hearing for Adoption of the 2021 Millage Rate

Contract Amendment with Lowe Engineers for Part Time Park Staff

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Sustainability Committee - Shane Sevy

Position Reclassification - Business Retention Manager - Full Time

Consideration of Resolution Approving the Closing Documents Regarding the Financing of Land for the City for Parks and Recreation Purposes Through the Georgia Municipal Association Bricks and Mortar Program

Contract Amendment for the Design Services of the Park at Perimeter Center East

SECOND READ: Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Standards for Entertainment Districts

Approval of CARES Amendment and Discovery Dunwoody Amendment

FIRST READ: Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Standards for Ancillary Tastings 

Resolution to Set Fees for Ancillary Tastings

Lease Agreement for 4819 Vermack Road

Approval of Art Easement - 500 Ashwoody Parkway - China Panda

Approval of a Unit Price Contract for Construction Materials Testing, and Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering Services

Funding Authorization for Autaco to Construct Sidewalk on Perimeter Center East

Approval of On-Call Contract for Stormwater Easement Acquisition Services

FY21 Midyear Budget Amendment

City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority (City Council as the sole members) have a special called meeting Monday at 4:45 pm to discuss possible real estate acquisition.

DUNWOODY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
APRIL 12, 2021 – 4:45 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

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Executive Session - Purpose of Real Estate Discussion

Public Business Item - Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement, Between the Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority and (Seller), for the Acquisition of Certain Land for Use as Parks and Recreation 

Consideration of Two Financing Options to Finance the Acquisition of Land Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement Presented for Approval in Agenda Item 1. The Two Financing Options for Consideration are the Following: (1) Issuance of a Revenue Bond by the Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority Secured by an Intergovernmental Contract with the City of Dunwoody, Georgia or (2) the Georgia Municipal Association, Inc. Bricks and Mortar Installment Sale Agreement Financing Program. 

Approval of Bond Resolution Authorizing (1) the Issuance of City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bond (City of Dunwoody Project), Series 2021 Within Certain Parameters as Described in Such Bond Resolution and (2) the Entering into of an Intergovernmental Lease Agreement with the City of Dunwoody to Provide the Security for Such Bond.  

BOND RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUNWOODY

PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS REVENUE BOND (CITY OF DUNWOODY PROJECT), SERIES 2021, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO (A) FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUIRING LAND FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, AND (B) PAY THE COSTS OF ISSUING THE SERIES 2021 BOND ISSUED HEREUNDER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF REMEDIES OF THE HOLDER OF THE BOND ISSUED HEREUNDER; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA; AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.

Regular City Council Meeting starts at 6 p.m. or immediately following this meeting if past 6 p.m.

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Mon April 12 at 6 pm, Fire/EMS Update, Sustainability Award to @pattiebaker, parks bond, Woman's Club donation, Mt. Vernon Rd changes, Georgetown Gateway, fence heights.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 12, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Administration of Oath of Office to Officers Alec Brown and Matthew Hansen

Sustainability Hero Awards - Pattie Baker & Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

DeKalb County Fire & EMS Update (Chief Fullum)

Presentation of Award in Financial Reporting from Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (Linda Nabers)

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Standards for the PD, Planned Development, District (Paul Leonhardt)

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Fence Height Requirements in Single-Family Residential Districts (Paul Leonhardt)

Funding Authorization for Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancement Design (Michael Smith)

Funding Authorization for 1751 Ball Mill Court Stormwater Repairs (Carl Thomas)

Resolution Appointing Dunwoody High School Student Seamus Stephenson to Serve on the Dunwoody Sustainability Committee

Approval of Contract Amendment with iCare Atlanta

CARES - Small Business Grant Fund (Michael Starling)

Resolution Approving (1) the Form of Bond Resolution Approved by the City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bond (City of Dunwoody Project), Series 2021 Within Certain Parameters as Described Therein for the Acquisition of Certain Land for Parks and Recreation and (2) the Entering into of an Intergovernmental Lease Agreement with the City of Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority to Provide Security for Such Bond.

Consideration and Acceptance of a One-time Financial Donation From Dunwoody Woman's Club

Approval of a Construction Contract with Lewallen Contracting for the Georgetown Gateway Project

Approval of a Construction Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Georgetown Gateway Project

Resolution to Surplus Two Vehicles for Public Works and Machinery and Equipment for Information Technology Department

Resolution to Surplus Vehicle and Donate to the Fulton County Public Safety Training Center

Art Easement - 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road (Michael Starling)

Discussion of a Revised Conceptual Design for Mount Vernon Road between Corners Drive and Mount Vernon Place (Michael Smith)

City of Dunwoody Guide for Non-Profit Partners (Brent Walker)

PUBLIC COMMENT
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Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday June 15, 2020 - 6 p.m. via Zoom

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Agenda
JUNE 15, 2020
6:00 PM – via ZOOM

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Agenda

PUBLIC COMMENT
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Use of Force Presentation - Chief of Police - Billy Grogan
                   Officer Anwar Silliah on CNN
                   Become a Dunwoody Police Officer

Award of Municipal Court Probation Services Contract 

Amendment of the City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart - Communications Director

FIRST READ: Text Amendment Regarding Bicycles on all Sidewalks

Approval of Contract Extension for Stormwater Easement Acquisition Services

Resolution Calling for Legislature to Pass Hate Crimes Bill

Award of Contract - Athletic Field Lights at Peachtree Charter Middle School Football Field

Resolution to Surplus Items for the Police Department - two police vehicles

Resolution Amending the Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance of New Applications For Special Use Approval, Permitted Use Approval, or Building, Land Disturbance, Site Plan and Design Review or Other Permits for Any Construction in the Dunwoody Village Overlay District


Rebidding of Municipal Contracts - City Manager Analysis

Approval of Municipal Contract for Parks and Public Works - Lowe

Approval of Municipal Contract for Information Technology - Interdev

Approval of Municipal Contract for Finance and Administration - CH2M Hill / Jacobs

Approval of Municipal Contract for Community Development - The Collaborative Inc.


Discussion - Construction Contract with SD&C for the Georgetown Gateway Project 

Discussion - Neighborhood Sidewalk Program

Discussion - Establishing 2020 Millage Rate - 2.74 the same as it has been for the last 11 years.

 PUBLIC COMMENT
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Executive Session

City of Dunwoody to buy Waterford Swim Tennis for park land and future trail system connecting neighborhoods.

Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Property from the Waterford Neighborhood Association

City staff has performed all due diligence for the purchase of two land parcels located 4565 Dellrose
Drive, Tax Parcel No. 06-310-01-035 (3.39 acre parcel), and 2371 North Peachtree Way, Tax Parcel
No. 06-310-01-005 (3.77 acre parcel), from Waterford Neighborhood Association for a total of 7.16
acres.

Staff respectfully requests that Council (1) authorize the purchase of the lots located at 4565
Dellrose Drive and 2371 North Peachtree Way for the sum of $125,000 (2) authorize the City
Manager to execute the necessary documents following satisfactory review by legal counsel.