Woodstock City Council Meets Jan. 26, 2026 With Full Agenda of Zoning, Trail, Road and E-Bike Issues

The Woodstock City Council will hold its next regular session Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. in The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. The agenda is packed with public hearings on conditional use permits, infrastructure spending, a contested tree removal fine and a policy discussion on e-bikes and micro-mobility devices.

Before the main business begins, Mayor Michael Caldwell will recognize Misty Smith for earning her Certified Municipal Court Administrator (Level II) designation and will present a proclamation in honor of Optimist Day. Brandon Williams will also take the oath of office for a reappointment to the Planning Commission, having been reappointed by Ward 3 Council Member Colin Ake.

Two conditional use permit requests are scheduled for public hearings, meaning residents will have an opportunity to speak before the council votes. The first, CUP#091-25, involves RangeWorks USA and seeks approval to operate a recreational center or facility larger than 4,000 square feet, along with concurrent variances, on a property at Woodstock Parkway at Rope Mill Road. The second, CUP#092-25, concerns a property at 11988 Hwy 92 and requests approval for a storage yard use with a concurrent variance on land zoned General Commercial. Staff has recommended conditions of approval for both permits.

The council will also consider adopting the January 2026 Zoning Map Amendment, a routine update that formally incorporates recent zoning changes into the city's official map.

On the infrastructure front, the council will take up several items. Staff is asking the council to approve submission of a Fiscal Year 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) application to the Georgia Department of Transportation, a funding source the city uses to support road maintenance and improvements.

The council will also consider approving a budget journal entry - MAJBA JE 20539 - to use Park Bond reserve funds to cover the design phase of the Buckhead Trail Crossing. According to the agenda, the project had been anticipated to begin in fiscal year 2027, but timing has allowed design work to start sooner. The funding would cover the design proposal, reimbursable expenses and some undesignated funds for unanticipated costs.

A road improvement contract is also on the agenda. Staff recommends awarding RFB 2026-07 for the Main Street at Elm Street Intersection Improvement Project to R&B Developer, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $291,766. A related budget journal entry, MAJBA JE 20585, is included to fund the project.

The council will be asked to ratify the previously completed purchase of easements tied to Parcel 9 of the Dobbs Road Multi-Use Trail project. The acquisition covers 2,010.12 square feet of temporary construction easement and two temporary driveway easements. Ratification is needed to formally authorize the completed transaction.

A streetlight agreement with Georgia Power is also on the consent agenda. The agreement would provide for the installation of 23 75-watt LED teardrop fixtures on 15-foot concrete poles and 1,500 feet of underground cable bore as part of the Towne Lake Widening Project.

In a financial matter, the council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2026-002, which would authorize an interfund loan to the Parking Operations Fund to support that fund's operations, maintenance and capital projects.

Under new business, the council will take up a change order for the Little River Park project. Change Order No. 3 from contractor Integrated Construction and Nobility (ICAN) totals $181,275.43 and is intended to address the remediation of poor soil conditions encountered during construction of trails in the Woodlands section of the park.

Returning from old business is a zoning fine appeal involving a tree removal violation at 1000 Churchill Court. The council tabled the item at its Dec. 15, 2025 meeting. Staff recommends the council uphold the $50,100 fine levied against IDC Development, LLC for the removal of 50 protected trees without approved plans or permits.

Also under old business, the council will consider providing staff with guidance on potential amendments to the city's Code of Ordinances to address e-bikes and micro-mobility devices. Staff is seeking direction on both regulatory and operational options before drafting any formal code changes.

The meeting will include public comment, departmental reports covering fire, information technology, parks and recreation, public works, administrative variances, sign waivers and investments, as well as the potential for an executive session on personnel, litigation or real estate matters.

Residents wishing to attend may request hearing assistance at the meeting. The full agenda is available at the City of Woodstock's online agenda portal.

Separately, Mayor Caldwell is scheduled to deliver his 2026 State of the City Address on Friday, Jan. 30, at a breakfast at Woodstock City Church hosted by IN WDSTK. Registration is available at inwdstk.org.