University Park meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

University Park Council to weigh FAMLI cost-sharing, ADU comments

No final decisions were made at the three University Park town meetings held in the past two weeks, as all were agenda-only sessions with minutes not yet published. The most consequential items are set for the Mayor and Common Council's Aug. 17 meeting, which includes deciding how to split the cost of the state's new paid leave program and whether to approve a guardrail variance exemption.

Council meeting (Aug. 17)

The council will consider several items, including:

• **FAMLI cost-sharing**: Setting the employer/employee contribution split for the state's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, with contributions beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
• **Guardrail variance:** A request for a variance exemption from guardrail requirements.
• **Cemetery repairs:** Approval of a fund transfer to pay for headstone repairs.
• **Surplus firearms:** Whether to allow officers to purchase surplus firearms.
• **ADU comments:** Approval of the town's comments on Prince George's County Bill 074-2026, which would permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in most zones.
• **Proclamations:** Honoring the elementary school principal and two police officers.
• **Rules of procedure:** A draft of the council's rules of procedure.

The council will also review draft rules of procedure and discuss the ADU bill.

Development Overview Committee (Aug. 13)

The committee discussed two items, both without a vote:

• **ADU zoning bill (CB-074-2026):** A proposed county bill that would allow one ADU per lot, up to 75% of the principal dwelling's gross floor area, with a maximum height of 22 feet. ADUs would be excluded from net density calculations, except in the RCO subzone of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Overlay if larger than 900 square feet. ADUs would be prohibited in the MIO (1) overlay zone.
• **Aviation Landing:** An item labeled "Aviation Landing" was on the agenda for discussion.

Sustainability Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee's agenda included:

• **New member nomination:** Nominating Ralph Dubaya as a voting member.
• **Town Hall sustainability:** Sustainability initiatives for the Town Hall construction.
• **Sustainable Maryland grant:** A final grant report and lessons learned.
• **Long-term planning:** A timeline for long-term planning.
• **Event updates:** Updates on July and August events.

Coming up

• **Policy, Rules & Municipal Structure Committee** – Aug. 24, 2026 (rescheduled). The committee will discuss the FY26 audit process, updates on financial staff roles and assignments, and potential charter updates. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

All meetings are open to the public; check the town's website for access details.

University Park Council to weigh stop-sign camera threshold; committees review rules, traffic enforcement

University Park's Mayor and Council and two committees met in the past two weeks, but no minutes have been published, so no official decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on the table is a special council session to set the enforcement threshold for new stop-sign cameras.

Council special session: stop-sign camera threshold

On August 5, the Mayor and Council held a special session to discuss and decide on an enforcement threshold for the Obvio stop-sign camera system. Staff recommends a 2 mph threshold to minimize false violations. The council also considered other contract questions for the automated traffic enforcement program.

Options on the table included pausing the project, adopting a 0 mph threshold, or adopting a 2–4 mph threshold. The draft contract's termination costs were listed at $10,000–$20,000 per intersection. Privacy and security provisions in the draft contract were also reviewed.

No vote was recorded in the agenda-only summary; minutes have not yet been published.

Police, Traffic & Public Safety Committee: enforcement thresholds

Also on August 5, the Police, Traffic & Public Safety Committee reviewed a presentation by Obvio on enforcement thresholds. The committee discussed which thresholds to recommend to the Council. An AMT update was also on the agenda. No minutes are available yet.

Policy, Rules & Municipal Structure Committee: rules and priorities

On July 27, the Policy, Rules & Municipal Structure Committee considered approving minutes from May 11 and discussed a draft Rules of Procedure. Members also set priorities for the 2026-27 term, including financial oversight, Vote16 outreach, charter amendments, and town committee structures. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official calendar for future meeting notices.

University Park Council Approves $847,000 in Town Hall Contracts; Sunday Vending Ordinance Adopted

The University Park Council approved two contracts totaling up to $847,000 for Town Hall design and project management at its July 20 meeting, the most consequential financial action among recent town meetings. The Council also adopted Ordinance 26-O-04, permitting licensed vendors to operate on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Town Hall Contracts Approved

The Council approved a contract with Frederick Ward and Associates for up to $595,000 to design and assist with Town Hall zoning and construction. A second contract, with Redgate Real Estate Advisors, was approved for up to $252,000 to manage the Town Hall project. Together, the two contracts represent up to $847,000 in committed funding for the Town Hall effort.

Minutes from the July 20 meeting have not yet been published, so vote tallies are not available.

Sunday Vending Ordinance Adopted

The Council adopted Ordinance 26-O-04, which permits licensed vendors to operate on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. No vote tally is available because minutes have not been published.

Other Council Items

The July 20 agenda also included consideration of renewing a HUD cooperation agreement with the county and discussion of a possible tree removal at 4304 Tuckerman Street. Committee reports were also listed. Outcomes for these items are not confirmed in the available record.

Helping Hands Committee

The Helping Hands Committee met July 22 to finalize the TAF Caregiver Respite Reimbursement Proposal and consider standardizing the term "Benefit" across all committee activities and communications. The agenda also included a treasurer report and review of recent events, including Meadow Day and a July 4th parade watch party. The meeting was described as procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget actions. Minutes have not been published.

Policy, Rules & Municipal Structure Committee

The Policy, Rules & Municipal Structure Committee met July 27 to discuss draft Rules of Procedure and set priorities for the 2026-27 term. Listed priorities included financial oversight, Vote16 outreach, charter amendments, and town committee structures. The committee also planned to approve meeting minutes from May 11. Minutes from this session have not been published.

Coming Up

Police, Traffic & Public Safety Committee — Wednesday, Aug. 5: The committee will review a presentation by Obvio regarding traffic enforcement thresholds and discuss which thresholds to recommend to the Council. An AMT update is also on the agenda.

University Park Council to consider $847,000 in Town Hall contracts and Sunday vending ordinance

The University Park Council's July 20 meeting leads this week's roundup, with the largest dollar items on the agenda: two contracts totaling up to $847,000 for Town Hall design and project management. Three committee meetings held earlier this month were agenda-only sessions with minutes not yet published.

Council — July 20

The Council agenda includes adoption of Ordinance 26-O-04, which would permit licensed vendors to operate on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Two Town Hall contracts are scheduled for consideration:

• **Frederick Ward and Associates** — up to $595,000 to design and assist with Town Hall zoning and construction.
• **Redgate Real Estate Advisors** — up to $252,000 to manage the Town Hall project.

Additional agenda items include renewal of a HUD cooperation agreement with the county, discussion of a possible tree removal at 4304 Tuckerman Street, and other committee reports. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Public Facilities & Services Committee — July 16

This committee's agenda covered several Town Hall and infrastructure items. Members were set to review the status of Town Hall construction contracts and receive an update on the project manager's retirement.

Other items on the agenda:

• **Veterans Park Memorial** — design review and a needed memorandum of understanding with the Rotary Club.
• **Good Housekeeping Plan** — a presentation required by Prince George's County and the EPA.
• **Storm Water Management** — resident approval of construction and the status of an agreement with Prince George's County.

Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions are confirmed.

Sustainability Committee — July 7

The committee's agenda was primarily procedural. Items included approval of minutes from April 7 and May 5, 2026, an update on the Right Light UP initiative, reporting of June events, and preparation for an August planning session. No specific proposals or votes were listed on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Trees, Parks & Environment Committee — July 8

Members were scheduled to review reports from Ivy League and Meadow Day events and to plan upcoming communications, a ward survey, and tree planting activities. No votes or specific proposals were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **Council** — July 20, 2026 (today). Agenda includes the Sunday vending ordinance, $595,000 and $252,000 Town Hall contracts, HUD agreement renewal, and a tree removal discussion at 4304 Tuckerman Street.
• Residents interested in Town Hall construction, storm-water management, or the Veterans Park Memorial may want to follow the Public Facilities & Services Committee's next steps once minutes are published.
• The Sustainability Committee is preparing for an August planning session; date and agenda details were not specified in the available records.

University Park Council considers Town Hall contracts, Sunday vending proposal

The University Park Mayor and Common Council met June 22 to review professional service contracts for a new Town Hall and a proposal to allow licensed vending on Sundays. The meeting also included a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected council members and an audit open forum. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions were available.

Town Hall design contracts discussed

The council discussed two contracts related to the new municipal building. One was with Frederick Ward and Associates for design and zoning approval. The other was with Redgate Real Estate Advisors, LLC for project management. Both contracts were listed as items of discussion on the agenda.

Sunday vending resolution proposed

Legislative Resolution 26-O-04 would permit licensed vending on Sundays. The resolution was on the agenda for discussion but no vote data has been released.

Other council business

The council held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected members. The meeting also featured an open forum for the SB & Company, LLC audit.

Helping Hands Committee plans events

The Helping Hands Committee met June 24 to discuss a draft TAF Caregiver Respite Reimbursement Proposal and to finalize logistics for several upcoming community events. Agenda items included planning a June lunch at Olive Garden and a July lunch at Silver Diner, organizing the July 4th University Park Parade Watch Party (with chairs, fan, flags, and watermelon), arranging a Deakins Cemetery tour and a Greenbelt Museum visit, and finalizing details for Meadow Day, which took place June 27. The committee also reviewed minutes from a previous meeting. No decisions or vote tallies were available.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were scheduled as of July 5, 2026. Residents should check the town website for future notices.