Johns Creek meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Johns Creek council weighs $2.47M bridge contract, budget talks continue

Johns Creek city officials this week reviewed a proposed $2.47 million contract for the Old Alabama Bridge replacement and continued work on the FY 2027 budget, but no final votes have been recorded. All recent meetings were held as agenda-only sessions, with minutes not yet published.

Bridge and greenway contracts on council agenda

The Aug. 20 City Council meeting included a proposed $2,467,671 contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. for the Old Alabama Bridge Replacement Project. The council also considered a $616,000 contract amendment with Thomas & Hutton for Chattahoochee Greenway engineering. Both items were listed on the agenda, but no vote results are available.

The same meeting included proposed approval of a new Multi-Modal Policy and a Landscaping and Tree Replanting Policy, along with minutes from the Aug. 10 work session and council meeting.

Budget work sessions continue

Two work sessions focused on the FY 2027 budget. On Aug. 10, the council discussed the proposed budget book, capital project prioritization, roadway landscaping and tree replanting policy, tourism product development, and multi-modal transportation. Contract amendments for the Old Alabama Bridge and Chattahoochee Greenway were also on the agenda.

On Aug. 20, the council held a final budget discussion, including capital project prioritization, and considered an amendment to the city's budget policy. Also on the agenda were an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for Nesbit at Colony Club Drive, a FY26 budget amendment ordinance, and an update on the Town Center monument signage project. No votes were expected at either work session.

Other recent meetings

Aug. 10 City Council – The consent agenda included a maintenance agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the pedestrian tunnel under Medlock Bridge Road (SR141) and a development agreement with Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc. for Rogers Circle roadway improvements at Embry Farms. The council also recognized the Johns Creek Aquatic Team and received a GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2026 budget.

Aug. 13 Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee – The committee discussed the draft 2026 Public Art Master Plan, reviewed a recap of the America 250 celebration (about 15,000 attendees), and considered approving June 11 meeting minutes. Upcoming events mentioned included Adaptive Dance, Patriot Day, Summer Concerts, and Arts on the Boardwalk.

Aug. 14 Board of Zoning Appeals – The board heard three variance requests: a detached garage and pool house at 145 East Meadows Court (25-foot rear setback), a community pavilion at 160 Morton Manor Court (100-foot setback), and a swimming pool and retaining wall at 410 Crepe Myrtle Terrace (75-foot stream buffer). No decisions have been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Johns Creek City Council takes up FY 2027 budget, infrastructure agreements

Johns Creek city officials spent the past two weeks working through the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, including a public hearing and two work sessions. The City Council also is set to consider agreements for a pedestrian tunnel and roadway improvements at its Aug. 6 meeting. All meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Budget work continues

The July 27 work session agenda included a review of the FY 2027 proposed budget book, along with discussions on landscaping and tree replanting policies, tourism development recommendations, and a multi-modal transportation policy. That same evening, the City Council held a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget.

A second work session on Aug. 6 continued the budget discussion (part 2 of 3), focusing on a capital and enhancement projects prioritization worksheet. The council also reviewed the budget in brief and discussed roadway landscaping and tree replanting policies again.

Infrastructure agreements on the table

At the Aug. 6 City Council meeting, the agenda included two agreements for council consideration:

• A maintenance agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the pedestrian tunnel crossing under Medlock Bridge Road (SR141).
• A development agreement with Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc. for Rogers Circle roadway and operational improvements (Embry Farms).

The same meeting included recognition of the Johns Creek Aquatic Team and a presentation of the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2026 budget.

Other business

The July 27 City Council agenda also included ordinances to regulate electric bicycles and electric scooters in parks (O2026-07-13), amend the FY26 budget (O2026-07-14), and update parking violations and fees (O2026-07-15 and R2026-07-12). An intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for TSPLOST was also listed.

The Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee met Aug. 6 to discuss the draft 2026 Public Art Master Plan, seeking feedback on community partners and the future of public art over the next 3-5 years. The committee also received a recap of the America 250 celebration held July 3 at The Boardwalk at Town Center and considered approval of minutes from its June 11 meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Johns Creek boards set FY 2027 budget hearing, e-bike rules, and zoning variances on recent agendas

Johns Creek residents should note that all recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes, votes, or decisions can be reported. The items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not what was decided.

City Council — July 23 and July 27

The Johns Creek City Council had two meetings on its calendar, both with agendas published but minutes not yet available.

The most consequential item scheduled was a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No dollar figures or vote tallies are available in the agenda materials provided.

Also on the agenda:

• **Ordinance O2026-07-13** — to regulate electric bicycles and electric scooters in parks.
• **Ordinance O2026-07-14** — to amend the FY26 Budget.
• **Ordinance O2026-07-15 and Resolution R2026-07-12** — regarding parking violations and restrictions, with a corresponding parking enforcement fee schedule.
• **Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for TSPLOST** (Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax).

Because minutes are not published, it is not known whether any of these ordinances were adopted, tabled, or continued.

Work Sessions — July 23 and July 27

The City Council held work sessions on July 23 and July 27 to discuss the FY 2027 Proposed Budget Book. Work sessions are discussion-only; no formal votes are taken.

Other items listed for discussion:

• **Roadway Landscaping and Tree Replanting Policy** review.
• **CVB Tourism Product Development Project Recommendations** (Convention & Visitors Bureau).
• **Multi-Modal Policy** presentation, including project rankings and maps (referenced as 2026-0727 Multi Modal Rankings).
• **Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance Agreement with Georgia DOT** (listed July 27).
• **Development Agreement with Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc.** for Rogers Circle Roadway and Operational Improvements, associated with the Embry Farms project.

No financial terms, vote counts, or outcomes are available in the provided agenda summaries.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 20 and July 21

The Board of Zoning Appeals had two variance-related items on its agenda:

• **Case V-26-0008** — Request to reduce a rear yard setback from 25 feet to 7 feet at **145 East Meadows Court**.
• **Case V-26-0009** — Appeal of the Community Development Director's decision regarding recreational courts at **230 Lochan Cove**, tied to the Queensbury subdivision.

Minutes have not been published, so it is not known whether the variances were granted or denied.

Why this matters

The FY 2027 budget hearing and related ordinances — including new rules for e-bikes and scooters in parks, updated parking fees, and a TSPLOST agreement with Fulton County — will affect city services, recreation access, and transportation funding. The zoning variance requests, if granted, would allow construction closer to property lines and could set precedent for recreational court use in subdivisions. The Embry Farms development agreement and pedestrian tunnel maintenance item touch on roadway and infrastructure improvements.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through August 17, 2026). Residents should check the city's official website for newly posted agendas or special-called meetings.

Johns Creek meetings outline FY2027 budget, millage rate hearings, zoning and parks changes

Johns Creek residents saw a packed two weeks of city meetings, but no minutes have been published yet for any session held between July 8 and July 15. All items below reflect what was on the agendas; no votes or final decisions can be confirmed until minutes are released.

Land use petition at 6975 McGinnis Ferry Road

A July 8 public participation meeting addressed a land use petition involving rezoning (RZ-26-0002), a special use permit (SUP-26-0001), and two variances (VC-26-0002 and VC-26-0003) at 6975 McGinnis Ferry Road. The agenda called for an applicant presentation followed by a public question-and-answer session. No outcome is available.

City Council: zoning, river protection, and lease agreement

The City Council met July 10 and again July 13, with overlapping agendas. Items scheduled for consideration included:

• A lease agreement with Land Baron Properties, LLC for the Old Wilson Road right-of-way.
• A zoning text amendment to prohibit certain home occupation uses deemed incompatible with residential properties.
• A zoning text amendment to establish definitions and special uses for Advanced Air Mobility and vertiports.
• Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA) certificates for single-family residential development at 10555 Embry Farm Road and for a porch, deck, and bathroom extension at 9355 Riverclub Parkway.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether any of these items were approved, tabled, or continued.

FY2027 budget and parking ordinance

Work sessions on July 10 and July 13 included the initial presentation of the FY2027 Budget. Council also was scheduled to discuss text amendments to the Parking Ordinance, parking enforcement procedures and a penalties fee schedule, code revisions regarding e-bikes and electric scooters in parks, and Budget Amendment Number Two. A July 13 work session also listed a TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County.

No budget figures, vote tallies, or adoption outcomes are available from the agendas.

Millage rate public hearings

Johns Creek held multiple public hearings on the FY2026 millage rate — two on July 10 and one on July 13. Each hearing was dedicated to a presentation on the millage rate and public comment. The proposed tax rate itself is not specified in the agenda summaries, and no decision is recorded.

E-bikes and scooters in parks

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee met July 13 and July 15 to consider a proposed amendment to City Code Section 38-57 that would prohibit operating e-bikes and electric scooters within city parks. The proposal includes creating designated parking areas with bicycle and scooter racks at park entrances. The committee also was set to discuss whether the Boardwalk should be treated as a park or a trail facility.

Agendas also listed review of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and updates on facility improvements: Autrey Mill animal enclosures, Newtown Park clubhouse addition, and Cauley Creek parking lot construction.

What this means for residents

Several of these items — the property tax rate, the FY2027 budget, park rules for e-bikes and scooters, and new zoning definitions for vertiports — could directly affect household costs, recreation access, and future development patterns. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what was decided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the city's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.

Johns Creek council weighs zoning changes, FY2027 budget, and millage rate hearings

Johns Creek residents saw a packed week of city meetings, with the City Council scheduled to consider zoning amendments, a budget presentation, and public hearings on the FY2026 millage rate. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings held between July 8 and July 10, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

Land use petition at 6975 McGinnis Ferry Road

On July 8, the City Council held a public participation meeting on a land use petition at 6975 McGinnis Ferry Road. The petition includes four items: rezoning case RZ-26-0002, special use permit SUP-26-0001, and variances VC-26-0002 and VC-26-0003, all at the same address. The agenda called for an applicant presentation followed by a public question-and-answer session. No decision was scheduled at this meeting.

Zoning amendments and development certificates

The July 10 City Council meeting agenda included several zoning and land-use items:

• A lease agreement with Land Baron Properties, LLC for the Old Wilson Road right-of-way.
• A zoning text amendment to prohibit certain home occupation uses that the agenda describes as incompatible with residential properties.
• A zoning text amendment to establish definitions and special uses for Advanced Air Mobility and vertiports.
• A Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA) Certificate for a single-family residential development at 10555 Embry Farm Road.
• A MRPA Certificate for a porch, deck, and bathroom extension at 9355 Riverclub Parkway.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, tabled, or continued.

FY2027 budget and parking ordinance

A July 10 work session covered the initial presentation of the FY2027 Budget. Council members were also scheduled to discuss proposed text amendments to the Parking Ordinance, parking enforcement procedures and a penalties fee schedule, code revisions regarding ebikes and electric scooters in parks, and Budget Amendment Number Two. Work session items are discussion-only unless the council votes to act.

Public hearings on FY2026 millage rate

Two public hearings on the FY2026 millage rate were scheduled for July 10. Both agendas list the same purpose: presentation and public comment on the proposed tax rate. No specific millage figure appears in the agenda summaries provided.

What residents should know

All five meetings from the past two weeks are listed as "agenda only," meaning minutes have not been published and no recorded votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions are available in the data provided. Residents who want to know what was decided should check the official meeting minutes once posted on the Johns Creek city website.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (July 13–27, 2026) in the data provided. Residents should monitor the city's official calendar for any newly scheduled meetings or rescheduled items from this week's agendas.