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New Haven Council approves stormwater rate increase, rezones site for QuickTrip; several resolutions introduced
Summary
On June 16 the New Haven City Common Council approved a second‑reading ordinance raising the stormwater rate from $5.35 to $6.37, approved a zoning change to permit a QuickTrip at Doyle and U.S. 30, and adopted or introduced multiple resolutions on fees, fund reserves and an EDA amendment.
The New Haven City Common Council on June 16 approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a stormwater rate increase and a zoning map amendment that clears the way for a QuickTrip truck fueling station at Doyle Road and U.S. 30.
In the meeting’s most consequential vote, the council approved the second reading of ordinance G‑26‑07 amending Section 53.05 of the New Haven City Code to raise the stormwater fee from $5.35 to $6.37. The clerk explained the change would update stormwater charges while leaving water and sewer rates unchanged; council members voted by voice to adopt the ordinance.
Senior staff Nathan described and the council approved second reading of ordinance Z‑26‑08, a rezoning that moves the QuickTrip parcel from A‑1 agricultural and NC neighborhood center to C‑3 general commercial following a Plan Commission recommendation contingent on rezoning. Nathan said the Plan Commission recommended approval on June 9 and that amended civil plans will show access onto Doyle Road rather than the US‑30 access road, which is INDOT right‑of‑way.
The council also introduced ordinance G‑26‑09 to establish fees for the Department of Planning and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Staff said the changes respond to state law (House Bill 1001), consolidate newspaper and courtesy‑notice costs into an upfront fee, and align New Haven’s fees more closely with county practice; no members of the public commented during the hearing and the council approved introduction by title.
On financial policy, the council introduced a resolution to set minimum target balances for primary operating funds (general fund, CEDIT, CCD, insurance reserve, public safety LIT, MBH non‑restricted, rainy day and parks/recreation). Staff said establishing written targets can reduce the need for short‑term borrowing and support bond ratings. The council approved introduction and will circulate the resolution for signatures.
The council also approved an amendment to the declaratory resolution and economic development plan for the Interstate‑469 Downtown Economic Development Area to add 622 Broadway Street to the acquisition list; staff outlined the four‑step approval process and noted a confirmatory RDC public hearing scheduled for July 8.
All procedural votes reported during the meeting were taken by voice vote; no recorded roll‑call tallies were provided in the transcript. Motions were approved or introduced by title as noted on the agenda.
What’s next: the council announced a special meeting for June 23 at 5:30 p.m. to complete ordinance work required by timing constraints.
