CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2005

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2005

TIME 6:30 PM

Charles Towers, Director MRT, present Annual Report.

CITY CLERK

Minutes of August 23rd for acceptance.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Order-Vacate, discontinue, abandon portion of Western Ave.

Vote-Execute License Agreement w/The Courtyard for sidewalk seating.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)

Ordinance-Amend Zoning by extending INST Zone on Marginal St..

Ordinance-Amend Ch. 8, entitled Fire Protection & Prevention.

Pole loc's-Mass. Electric Co. 1 pole Stackpole St. & Verizon conduit locations School St., Broadway St. & Perkins St.

CITY MANAGER

Communication-From City Mgr. requesting approval Out of State Travel.

Appointment-Richard Lockhart to the Historic Board.

Appointment-Mary Burns to the Planning board.

Resolution-Opposing the passage of Senate Bill #1504 (Broadband Investment & Consumer Choice Act).

Vote-Enter into License Agreement w/Bay State Chowda for sign on Phoenix Ave.

Vote-Declare surplus and seek proposals under Ch. 30B for 100, 152 & 174 River Pl.

REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)

PETITIONS

Gas Mains-Keyspan Energy-Req. Gas Mains in Mammoth Rd., Llewellyn St., Westview Rd. & Lawrence St.

Claims-3 personal injury, 1 property damage

Misc.-P. King 427 Lakeview Ave. req. Handicap Sign

MOTIONS

C. Howe-Req. Council revisit Zoning Ordinance recently adopted & implemented.

C. Howe-Req. Mgr. provide Council w/copies of NMLAC Agreement.

C. Howe-Council direct Mgr. submit copy of written policy, if any, re: use & operation of City Motor Vehicles after consumption of alcoholic beverages etc.

C. Howe-Req. Mgr. submit report from CDM & Signatory resulting in contract w/City dated 8/4/03 w/completion date 12/05/05 etc.

C. Elliott-Req. Council adopt Bd. Parks recommendation re: Edwards St. Soccer Field Concession Stands.

C. R. Mercier-Req. clarification on long term use plan for Municipal Buildings.

C. R. Mercier-Req. Mgr. contact State to paint center lines on Pawtucket Blvd.

C. R. Mercier-Req. Mgr. report on plans should disaster hit Lowell.

C. R. Mercier-Req. 3 Way Stop @ corner Ludlam approaching Barker St.

C. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. repair lights @ Shedd Pk Tennis Courts.

C. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. investigate feasibility of Harmony Clause in Middlesex St. Garage Contract.

C. Milinazzo-Req. report on Neighborhood Issues @ Fayette St. Park.

C. Martin-Req. Mgr. report on progress of Stoklosa School.

C. Martin-Req. Mgr. investigate providing aide to cities re: Hurricane Katrina.

C. Martin-Req. DPD provide update on Two for Lowell progress.

M. A. Mercier-Req. name corner W. Meadow Rd. & Varnum Ave. for McNeil Brothers.