Morgantown council approves zoning change, museum transfer, budget updates and funding requests

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown City Council on Tuesday night approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and appointments that includes a zoning reclassification to facilitate construction of a WVU Eye Institute, acceptance of donated assets from the Monongalia Historical Society, adoption of the city’s property tax rates for fiscal 2025–26 and several funding-related actions.

Council took the actions during its regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. The measures passed unanimously on recorded votes; most measures were second readings or routine approvals following earlier hearings.

The votes at a glance:

- Zoning reclassification for Seventh Ward parcels to B-2 (Service Business) to facilitate construction of the WVU Eye Institute: approved on second reading, passed 7–0. The ordinance amends the zoning map and article 13.31 of the city planning and zoning code; Planning Commission had recommended approval as consistent with the comprehensive plan.

- Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Monongalia Historical Society, Inc.: approved on second reading, passed 7–0.…