CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

FEBRUARY 1, 2008 2:11 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2008

TIME 6:30 PM

CITY CLERK

1. Minutes of the January 29th meeting, for acceptance.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

2. Hearing-National Grid 1 pole & conduit on Moody St.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)

3. Ordinance-Amend Ch. 2, Administration by adding Division of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

4. Ordinance-Creating 1 position, full time & establish salary in Office Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

5. Ordinance-Amend Ch 17, Removal Snow & Ice, Streets and Sidewalks.

CITY MANAGER

6. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.

7. Communication-Approval 7 Constable Bonds.

8. $23,621 Police, S&W, Legal Defense Fund from Overlay Surplus.

9. $17,304 Various Depts. S&W from Overlay Surplus.

10. $57,894 Fire, S&W from Overlay Surplus.

11. Vote-Auth Mgr. to execute easement w/National Grid @511 Moody St.

12. Vote-Auth Mgr. to execute easement w/National Grid @Pine & Morey St.

13. Vote-Auth Mgr. to execute easement w/National Grid @135 Middlesex St.

14. Ordinance-Create 1 position Program Coordinator & establish salary in Police Dept.

15. Vote-Designating position of Negotiator for School Committee as Special Municipal Employee.

16.Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift from Lowell Spinners.

REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)

PETITIONS

Misc.

17. Lyndon LaRouche Political Action Comm.-Req. Resolution re:Homeowner & Bank Protection Act.

18. Brenda Wegener 34 Epping St.-Req. HP Sign.

Claims

19. There are 2 claims for Property Damage

MOTIONS

20. C. R. Mercier-Req. 15 Min Parking in front 598 Central St.

21. C. Kazanjian-Req. Mgr. have Police Chief report on issues re: recent increase in crimes.

22. C. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. report on status of efforts to implement downtown improvements and forward to Economic Development S/C.

23. C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. prepare comprehensive report on issues impacting redevelopment in Hamilton Canal area etc.

24. C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. have Police Chief prepare report on recent crimes of burglaries/robberies & refer to Public Safety S/C.