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Votes at a glance: key actions from Auburn City Council, April 6, 2026
Summary
Council adopted several votes including election clerk appointments, two on-premise alcohol licenses, a zoning ordinance changing solar siting in the agricultural zone (second reading adopted), the five-year CIP (62D1), the airport refinance (2.58%) and other routine items; full list below.
The Auburn City Council took the following formal actions at the April 6 meeting:
- Consent agenda: appointed election clerks for two-year terms (May 1, 20262DApril 30, 2028). Vote: show of hands, 72D0.
- Approval of minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting. Vote: show of hands, 72D0.
- Ordinance 0503162026 (zoning amendment to prohibit siting of solar arrays in the Ag zone on prime farmland or soils of statewide importance) 2D second reading and public hearing; adopted by roll call (72D0).
- Order 3004062026: approve on-premise beer and wine license for CIRL Seafood (Always Fresh La Rochelle Seafood, 22 Mill St.). Vote: show of hands, 72D0.
- Order 3104062026: approve on-premise beer license for Lucador Tacos (945 Center St.). Vote: show of hands, 72D0.
- Order 3204062026: adopt the five-year CIP plan (FY272DFY31). Vote: show of hands, 62D1 (one nay).
- Order 3304062026: annual report to Maine State Housing Authority regarding affordable housing districts and associated TIF. Vote: show of hands, 72D0.
- Order 3404062026: amend agreement with Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport to refinance Hangar No.5 principal for 20 years at 2.58% interest (to align with Lewiston). Vote: show of hands, 72D0.
- Ordinance 0604062026 (zoning amendment to conform local parking minimums to LD 427) 2D first reading adopted by roll call, 72D0.
Ending: Several items carried unanimous support; the CIP plan passed 62D1. Other agenda items (school budget presentation, opioid funds, budget direction) were discussed and will return for further action.
