Public Meetings - Blacksburg, Virginia

The Blacksburg Planning Commission held a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers. The meeting was brief and routine, consisting primarily of consent agenda approvals and status updates on committees. No public hearings or citizen comments were held. Consent Calendar - Approval of February 4, 2025 Minutes: The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 regular meeting. - Farmingdale Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat (PLAT-24-16): The Commission voted to schedule a public hearing for April 1, 2025, for the preliminary plat at 210 Farmingdale Lane. - Catalyst Blacksburg Planned Residential (PRD) Rezone (RZN-25-1/ORD 2075): The Commission voted to schedule a public hearing for April 1, 2025, for the rezone request at 3503 Holiday Lane. Key Outcomes - All three consent agenda items were approved by a 6–0 vote. - No unfinished business, new business, or commissioner reports were discussed. - The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:33 PM. Upcoming Meetings - Work Session: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM - Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM

The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session on March 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Blacksburg Motor Company (400 South Main Street). All seven council members were present. Town Manager Marc Verniel introduced the new Finance Director, Jeff Lazenby, at the start of the meeting. Discussion Items Laurel Ridge Water System Follow-Up: Water Resources Manager Lori Lester described the Laurel Ridge water system, acquired by the town in the 1970s. She explained the 75% surcharge on non-resident users and noted that repairs for non-compliant pipe sizes and inaccessible maintenance access are in the town's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Employee Rules and Regulations Update: Human Resources Manager Teresa Harless presented proposed revisions to employee rules and regulations, primarily to comply with state and federal mandates with some housekeeping edits. If approved, the revisions would take effect on April 1, 2025. Follow-Up Discussion on Consolidation of Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulations: Engineering Director Carolyn Howard detailed three ordinances (2061A, B, and C) that would repeal existing stormwater and erosion control codes and adopt a consolidated program based on the Virginia DEQ model ordinance. Existing fees would be carried forward. Key Outcomes - Council discussed all three agenda items but took no votes on them during the work session. - Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty summarized two upcoming capital projects (Lucas Drive Sanitary Sewer replacement and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project) to be presented at the next regular council meeting. - The work session adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Council then entered a Closed Meeting for consultation with legal counsel regarding a proposed public alley vacation. Council reconvened in open session at 11:59 a.m. and unanimously adopted Resolution 3-A-25, certifying the propriety of the Closed Meeting (motion by Vice Mayor Sutphin, second by Councilmember Anderson; roll call vote 7-0).

The Blacksburg Town Council held its regular meeting on February 25, 2025, at the Blacksburg Municipal Building. The meeting included a presentation on the St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall restoration, approval of consent agenda items, public comments regarding a proposed development at 801 North Main Street, an appointment to a regional commission, and discussion of streaming work sessions. Consent Calendar - Town Council Minutes: Approved minutes for January 28, February 4, and February 11, 2025. - Downtown Façade Grant Program Guidelines: Approved. - Vote: Unanimous approval (7-0) on a roll call vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Laura Purcell (826 Toms Creek Road) voiced concerns about the proposed 801 North Main Street development, stating it is too tall, too dense, and too disruptive. She referenced the 2019 Council resolution that prioritized non-student housing, commercial square footage, and sensitivity to adjacent neighborhoods, arguing the proposal violates those principles. She urged Council to vote against it on March 11. - Zach Weiss (1003 North Main Street) criticized Council for lack of involvement in town events and suggested streaming work sessions on platforms like Twitch or YouTube to increase public engagement. He also expressed frustration with Council's ability to gather public opinion. - Leslie Harwood (1021 Montgomery Street) opposed the 801 North Main Street project, citing its scale, parking issues, and lack of affordable housing (calling it a "cash grab" with rents at $1,500/bedroom). She noted the 2019 resolution requiring significant commercial space and argued the development removes existing commercial space. She urged Council to reconsider. - Pete Macedo (502 Lee Street) thanked Council for their responsiveness to his concerns about the 801 N Main project and encouraged continued engagement with stakeholders. Discussion Items - St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall Presentation: Sustainability Manager Carol Davis provided an update on the restoration and preservation of the historic building, detailing its history, working group findings, structural/electrical/HVAC assessments, community feedback (33 survey responses with strong support), and 28 recommended actions. No formal action was taken; the presentation was informational. - Livestreaming Work Sessions: Councilmember Watson suggested beginning a conversation about livestreaming work sessions to increase public participation, noting feedback from citizens. Vice Mayor Sutphin acknowledged the suggestion and indicated it could be discussed at a future work session. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (7-0). - Appointment: Jason Karas was appointed to the Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission unanimously (7-0). - Next Meeting: Work session on March 4, 2025, and regular meeting on March 11, 2025. - Council Announcements: Councilmember Anderson promoted Women's Month at Virginia Tech and reminded of citizen alert options. Councilmember Mattingly highlighted the Citizens Institute program. Councilmember Colliver thanked Police and Public Works for storm cleanup and reminded that business licenses were due in March. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 6:45 PM at the Blacksburg Motor Company, 400 South Main Street. The meeting focused on reviewing public hearings scheduled for March 11, 2025, discussing downtown façade grant and outdoor dining program guidelines, and a proposed relocation of the Housing and Community Connections (HCC) office. No formal votes were taken; all presentations were informational and preparatory for future Council actions. Review of Public Hearings Scheduled for March 11, 2025 The Council reviewed five items slated for the March 11, 2025, public hearing. a. Ordinance 2070 – Sanitary Sewer Code Amendment Planning Director Andrew Warren summarized proposed changes to Town Code Section 5-701. Key updates include allowing the by‑right use of basement pumps without requiring a subdivision variance, clarifying that Septic Tank Effluent Gravity (STEG) or Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) systems must be used for development applications involving multiple homes (not individually‑developed homes), and removing the former definitions of “minor” and “major” subdivisions. b. Ordinance 2071 – Speed Limit Reductions (Phase I) Comprehensive Planner Maeve Gould reviewed proposed lower speed limits on various town streets as part of a phased initiative to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users. A slideshow of affected streets was presented. c. CUP-24-4 – Lighting at Toms Creek Ballfield Senior Planner Caroline Collins detailed a Conditional Use Permit request to upgrade lighting at 2100 Toms Creek Road. The current lights are outdated and cause light spillage; proposed replacements would be 60 feet tall, improving visibility and player safety while allowing later field use. d. Ordinance 2068 – Rezoning at 402 Clay Street Town Planner Matthew Sampa reviewed a request to rezone 1.59 ± acres from R‑5 Transitional Residential to Planned Residential. The applicant seeks modifications to allow reduction or elimination of open space requirements for projects under 2 acres and to eliminate one street‑oriented entrance required to contain principal windows. Housing and Community Connections Manager Kim Thurlow detailed the affordable housing commitment and compliance monitoring that would be required if the rezoning is approved. e. 801 North Main Street Rezoning Package Assistant Planning Director Kinsey O’Shea, Engineering Director Carolyn Howard, and applicant Chris Johnson of LV Collective presented three linked requests: - Ordinance 2063: Vacation of approximately 2,000 square feet of Town‑owned alley right‑of‑way between the 800‑block of Kabrich Street and the 900‑block of Progress Street NW. - Ordinance 2062: Rezoning 2.80 ± acres at 801 North Main Street, 800‑block Kabrich Street, 100‑block Winston Avenue, and 900‑block Progress Street from General Commercial and R‑5 to Planned Residential District. - CUP-24-3: Conditional Use Permit to use the alley for non‑single‑unit residential dwellings, providing access to 22 townhome‑style multifamily units. The proposed development includes an 8‑story multifamily building with ground‑floor commercial space and up to 759 total bedrooms. O’Shea presented revised renderings showing wider sidewalks along Kabrich Street. Howard reviewed channel improvements that would mitigate upstream flooding and cause no adverse downstream effects, upgrading the infrastructure and culvert system. Downtown Façade Grant and Outdoor Dining Program Guidelines Business Solutions Manager Angie Marcolini provided an overview of the façade grant regulations, eligibility requirements, and funding disbursement, along with proposed marketing materials. She also noted minor housekeeping revisions to the outdoor dining program. The guidelines will be formally presented at the next Council meeting. Housing & Community Connections Office Relocation (Thomas Connor House) Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty described the planned relocation of the HCC office to the Thomas Connor House, prompted by Virginia Tech’s decision not to renew the lease on the current building. The move will better serve citizens by placing HCC closer to the Municipal Building. The vacated office space will be repurposed for Parks and Recreation summer camps. Council Discussion Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith circulated a prior proclamation related to Multiple Sclerosis, asking whether Council wished to continue supporting it. She also advised Council of a request for a proclamation for Global Love Day and asked for review. Key Outcomes - All five public hearing items (Ordinance 2070, 2071, 2068, 2062, 2063, and CUP-24-4 and CUP-24-3) remain scheduled for the March 11, 2025, public hearing. No Council action was taken at this work session. - The Downtown Façade Grant and Outdoor Dining Program guidelines will be brought to the next Council meeting for formal consideration. - The HCC office relocation to Thomas Connor House is proceeding; no vote was required. - Council will review and likely continue supporting the Multiple Sclerosis proclamation and consider the Global Love Day proclamation at a future meeting.

The Blacksburg Town Council met on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building, with all seven members present. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, rescheduled three postponed development-related public hearings to March 11, 2025, approved a regional tourism agreement and a property donation-and-lease arrangement involving Friends of the Huckleberry, heard citizen comments, and approved a public censure resolution against Councilmember Liam Watson. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approved Town Council minutes from January 14, 2025, and the January 21, 2025, work session. - Scheduled a March 11, 2025, public hearing for CUP-24-4, a request to permit lighting at a public park or field at 2100 Toms Creek Road. - Introduced Ordinance 2070 (amending Town Code Section 5-701 of the Subdivision Ordinance on construction and design of sanitary sewers) and scheduled a March 11, 2025, public hearing. - Introduced Ordinance 2071 (amending Town Code Section 12-309 to lower speed limits on certain town streets) and scheduled a March 11, 2025, public hearing. - The consent agenda passed unanimously on a roll-call vote (motion by Vice Mayor Sutphin, second by Councilmember Anderson). Public Hearings - Three scheduled public hearings were postponed by unanimous vote: Ordinance 2063 (vacating approximately 2,000 square feet of Town-owned alley right-of-way between the 800 block of Kabrich Street and the 900 block of Progress Street NW); Ordinance 2062 (rezoning 2.80± acres at 801 North Main Street and surrounding blocks from General Commercial and R-5 Transitional Residential to Planned Residential District; the transcript referred to '2.88 acres'); and CUP-24-3 (conditional use permit to use an alley for non-single-unit residential dwellings). All three were rescheduled for the March 11, 2025, public hearing. Ordinance 2072 - Regional Tourism Agreement - Montgomery County Deputy County Administrator Christopher Lawrence, serving as interim executive director of the Montgomery County Regional Tourism Office, presented the agreement among Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County. He stated tourism generates over $279 million per year in direct spending in Montgomery County. Christiansburg approved the agreement in December 2024, the county in January 2025, and Blacksburg was the final locality to consider it. - No public comment was offered. - Ordinance 2072 was approved unanimously (7-0). Ordinance 2074 - Acceptance of 2700 Meadowbrook Drive and Five-Year Lease Back - Town Attorney Lawrence Spencer explained that Friends of the Huckleberry, Inc., purchased a 20-acre tract abutting the Jefferson National Forest under a 2003 agreement and previously conveyed 15 acres to the Town. The Friends recently paid off the debt on the remaining five-acre parcel, which includes a single-family home, and will convey it to the Town free and clear; the Town would lease the property back to the Friends for five years so they can sublease the home to generate funds for advancing public trails. - Zach Weiss of 1003 S. Main Street voiced concern about potential logging in the area, asking 'please don't do that.' - Councilmember Jerry Ford Jr. read a statement of disqualification, disclosing that his spouse serves as an unpaid volunteer with Friends of the Huckleberry. Although the Town Attorney advised he had no personal interest in the transaction, Ford recused himself to avoid any appearance of impropriety and abstained. - Ordinance 2074 was approved 6-0-1, with Ford abstaining. Citizen Comments - Renee Kuhlman (identified as 'Renee Coleman' in the transcript) of 500 Stonegate Drive expressed concerns about the proposed development at 801 North Main Street, particularly building height and parking, and thanked Councilmember Watson for organizing a library discussion attended by about 50 people. - Detrick Lindy (identified as 'Dietra Clindy' in the transcript) of 504 Alleghany Street asked Council to extend the 15 mph speed limit along all of Alleghany Street - at minimum from Clay Street to Knob Hill - citing heavy pedestrian traffic and his young children's safety; he noted part of the street currently has a 25 mph limit. - Zach Weiss of 1003 S. Main Street spoke about the Town budget, comparing Blacksburg's $105.3 million 2025 budget with larger state and federal budgets. New Business - Resolution 2-A-25: Public Censure - Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin summarized the resolution, which formally censured Councilmember Liam Watson for three actions inconsistent with the Town Council Handbook: (1) disparaging remarks about the EMS cost-recovery ordinance, including a press release describing the ordinance as 'wildly irresponsible' and sharing misleading information about it; (2) outreach to federal officials outside established parameters without clarifying personal versus Town interests; and (3) use of Town letterhead and logo for personal initiatives, most recently a letter to federal officials about mail delays. The resolution also reserved the right to remove Watson from council-appointed committee and board assignments if similar violations occur in the future. - Councilmember Watson expressed disappointment, saying he was 'simply doing what I have always done since taking office, that is passionately representing my constituents,' and he abstained from the vote. - Resolution 2-A-25 passed 6-0-1, with Watson abstaining. Council Announcements - Councilmember Anderson reported on the Virginia Municipal League's Local Government Day in Richmond on January 30, 2025, attended by several council members; the group met with Senator Hackworth's aide and Delegate Chris Obenshain. - Anderson encouraged citizens concerned about the 801 North Main Street development to attend the February 25 regular meeting or email towncouncil@blacksburg.gov, noting that the March 11 public hearings coincide with both Virginia Tech's and Montgomery County Public Schools' spring breaks. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 7-0. - Ordinance 2063, Ordinance 2062, and CUP-24-3 postponed and rescheduled for the March 11, 2025, public hearing. - Ordinance 2072 (Regional Tourism Agreement) approved 7-0. - Ordinance 2074 (2700 Meadowbrook Drive donation and five-year lease to Friends of the Huckleberry) approved 6-0-1 (Ford abstained). - Resolution 2-A-25 (public censure of Councilmember Watson) approved 6-0-1 (Watson abstained). - Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Upcoming: work session February 18, 2025; regular meeting February 25, 2025.

The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session on February 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. at the Blacksburg Motor Company, 400 South Main Street. Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith presided, with Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin and Councilmembers Susan Anderson, Lauren Colliver, Jerry Ford Jr., Susan Mattingly, and Liam Watson present. The session covered six agenda items, including updates on building restoration, zoning, a rezoning request, speed limits, sewer ordinance amendments, and a proposed resolution of censure. St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall Update - Sustainability Manager Carol Davis presented a detailed review of the structural, electrical, and architectural conservation assessments of the St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall. Council expressed consensus with the recommended actions for the building’s preservation. Zoning Ordinance Update - Town Planner Kali Casper outlined plans for a comprehensive update to the Zoning Ordinance, to be aligned with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, commercial trends, sustainability goals, and community values. Staff has begun the process of hiring a consulting firm; future updates will be provided. Follow-Up on 801 North Main Street Rezoning Request (Ordinances 2062, 2063, and CUP 24-3) - Assistant Planning Director Kinsey O’Shea reviewed the proposal. Council asked questions about height and stormwater improvements. The Mayor invited a local business owner to elaborate on concerns; the business owner voiced opposition to the project’s potential impact on his business. Town Attorney Lawrence Spencer reminded council that the discussion pertains only to land use. A representative for the applicant responded to height questions and offered to send updated information to Council. Amendment to Lower Speed Limits on Certain Town Streets - Planning Director Andrew Warren reviewed a proposed ordinance allowing reduction of speed limits on specified streets. Town Attorney Spencer noted the ordinance includes flexibility for future revisions. No questions were raised by Council. Follow-Up Discussion on Sanitary Sewer Ordinance (Ordinance 2070) - Planning Director Warren explained the stakeholder group formed in 2023 to reduce development barriers while maintaining town goals. Proposed changes include adding references to sanitary sewer specifications, clarifying STEP/STEG systems, and removing definitions of minor and major subdivisions. No questions were raised. Council Discussion – Proposed Resolution of Public Censure - Vice Mayor Sutphin distributed and read portions of a proposed resolution of public censure regarding Councilmember Watson. Following extensive discussion, Council agreed to add this item to the agenda of the next regular meeting. Key Outcomes - Council reached consensus on recommended actions for St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall. - The 801 North Main Street rezoning discussion remained in review pending updated information from the applicant. - Council agreed to place the proposed resolution of censure on the next week’s agenda for formal consideration. - No formal votes were taken on other items; all discussions were advisory.

The Blacksburg Planning Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers. Commissioners approved two items unanimously: a conditional use permit for lighting improvements at Toms Creek Athletic Field and an ordinance amending sanitary sewer design standards. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM. Consent Calendar - Approval of the January 7, 2025, meeting minutes. Motion passed 7-0. Public Hearings Conditional Use Permit CUP-24-4: Lighting at Toms Creek Athletic Field (2100 Toms Creek Road) - Staff presentation: Senior Planner Caroline Collins explained the request to replace six existing 53-foot light poles with six 60-foot LED poles with directional shielding to improve light efficiency, reduce dark spots, and enhance player safety. The existing poles cause light spillage and dark spots. The property is zoned Rural Residential 1. The applicant requested an exemption from the required evergreen screen along the western side due to steep topography, but later withdrew that request after confirming no utilities were present in that area. Staff recommended conditions including conformity with the photometric plan dated December 26, 2024, and installation per the November 27, 2024 application. - Applicant presentation: Dean Crane, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the project supports a Town Council goal to improve amenities. Citizens in a 2024 facilities report requested more lighted fields. The field currently hosts about 1,000 hours of programming per year. The town only has two lit fields. Current lights are 40 years old and difficult to service. New lights will provide better concentration and less spillage. A 25-year maintenance contract is planned. Estimated energy savings of $33,000 over 25 years. The photometric plan shows zero foot candles of light spillage across Toms Creek Road. The lights are designed with a "sky lid" to direct light downward. The applicant called Miss Utility and found no utilities along the western border, so they are open to installing vegetative screening. - Public comment: None. - Motion and vote: Commissioner Jerry Ford Jr. moved to approve CUP-24-4 with all staff recommended conditions. Commissioner Susanna Rinehart seconded. The motion passed 7-0. Commissioner Brian Britt noted the presentation was well done and the lights are better. Chair Andy Kassoff liked the improved safety for players. Ordinance 2070: Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance Section 5-701 (Sanitary Sewer Construction and Design) - Staff presentation: Planning Director Andrew Warren explained the changes came from a recommendation by the Subdivision and Zoning Stakeholders Group. The amendments allow basement sewer ejector pumps by-right (instead of requiring a special exception), clarify that STEG/STEP systems are intended for subdivision developments (not individual lots), and remove references to outdated definitions of major and minor subdivisions. The goal is to reduce barriers to development while maintaining town goals. The ordinance was discussed at a work session two weeks prior. - Discussion: Commissioners asked about applicability to existing single-family homes, reliability of STEP/STEG systems, and input from engineering staff. Warren noted that the stakeholder group, which includes developers, supported the change. The primary motivation is to avoid very deep sewer laterals (up to 25 feet) that are expensive and dangerous to construct. Technology has improved, and many municipalities allow basement pumps by-right. - Public comment: None. - Motion and vote: Commissioner Jerry Ford Jr. moved to approve Ordinance 2070. Commissioner Susanna Rinehart seconded. The motion passed 7-0. Citizen Comment - None. Unfinished Business - Zoning Ordinance Review Committee: Not met. - Historic or Design Review Board: Commissioner Michael Ermann reported the board is working with a homeowner who performed work on a historic property without approval (removed chimney, replaced front door). The board also discussed the impact of demolitions due to property neglect. - Montgomery County Planning Commission: No meeting held. - Additional Items: None. New Business - Chair’s Report: None. - Planning Director’s Report: Andrew Warren thanked commissioners for their retreat survey responses and said they will be compiled and reported. He suggested discussing lower-tier survey items at the upcoming work session if appropriate. - Town Council Report: Commissioner Jerry Ford Jr. reported on the January 7, 2025, Town Council work session. Topics included the sanitary sewer ordinance (same as the one just approved), an update on the zoning ordinance rewrite (RFP for consultant to be issued), and a pilot project to lower speed limits by 5 mph in the 16 Blocks area to improve safety for vulnerable road users. A public outreach campaign will precede the speed limit changes. Key Outcomes - CUP-24-4: Approved 7-0. Lighting at Toms Creek Athletic Field will be upgraded with 60-foot LED poles, directional shielding, and vegetative screening along Toms Creek Road. The photometric plan must be followed, and lights installed as per the November 2024 application. - Ordinance 2070: Approved 7-0. The Subdivision Ordinance is amended to allow basement sewer ejector pumps by-right, clarify STEG/STEP system use for subdivisions, and remove outdated definitions. - Next steps: The ordinance will go to Town Council on February 11, 2025, for consent agenda and a public hearing in March. The Planning Commission work session is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

The Blacksburg Town Council held its regular meeting on January 28, 2025, at the Blacksburg Municipal Building. The meeting included approval of consent agenda items, citizen comments, adoption of the Capital Improvement Program, discussion of a federal assistance freeze, and a work session on strategic goals. Consent Calendar - Approved the Town Council minutes from January 7, 2025. - Approved the 2025 Blacksburg Legislative Priorities. Public Comments & Testimony - Don Eppel, a resident of Christiansburg, read a passage from the Bible (Psalm 27) to Council. Discussion Items - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adoption (Resolution 1-C-25): Mayor Hager-Smith acknowledged concerns raised by Dr. Charles Shade in a public comment regarding the proposed downtown parking garage, including questions about need, cost, and a preference for housing downtown instead. The Mayor shared some of these concerns but emphasized the need for nimble problem-solving and balancing priorities. Councilmember (likely Anderson) requested additional parking utilization data be gathered before the project moves forward, as it is an out-year expenditure. Town Manager Marc Verniel agreed to update parking counts and provide data. The resolution was adopted unanimously. - Federal Assistance Freeze: Councilmember Liam Watson asked about the potential impact of the federal assistance freeze announced by the Trump administration on town projects, particularly transit and housing. Town Manager Marc Verniel explained that the situation was uncertain but noted that a federal judge had blocked the freeze. He outlined that the town's main federal funding sources are housing (CDBG, HOME) and transit (via DRPT). ARPA funding was deemed safe, though indirect impacts on housing projects were possible. He also noted that Virginia Tech, as a major research institution, could be affected. Council directed staff to provide updates as more information becomes available. Council Announcements - Councilmember Susan Anderson reminded citizens of the upcoming Virginia Municipal League Legislative Day in Richmond on Thursday, where councilmembers would advocate for Blacksburg's priorities. Work Session - Strategic Goals Update: Deputy Town Manager Matt Hanratty presented an update on 57 projects stemming from the Council's strategic goals, covering expansion of recreation opportunities, downtown and economic development, transportation, community wellbeing and engagement, housing, and communications. Council had no questions. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda approved unanimously (7-0). - Resolution 1-C-25 adopting the CIP for FY2025/26-2029/30 approved unanimously (7-0). - Staff directed to provide parking utilization data for the downtown garage project. - Council will receive further updates on the federal assistance freeze situation.

This summary is based on the provided agenda and raw transcription for the scheduled meeting time of 2025-01-27 at 20:15. However, the agenda does not describe a meeting but rather a public notice that two or more Town Council members may attend the 2025 Virginia Municipal League Local Government Day on January 30, 2025. The raw transcription contains only the phrase "And I've got more," which is insufficient to confirm any deliberation or business. No minutes were available. As a result, no substantive meeting content can be summarized. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar items were identified. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were recorded. Discussion Items - No discussion items were identified. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, directives, or next steps were recorded. The notice indicates that the January 30 event is not a scheduled meeting for transaction of business.