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Opening greeting<\/strong><\/p>\n Carolyn introduce herself to begin the meeting and introduced the Board members Jack and Stephen. \u00a0Cory was delayed<\/span><\/p>\n Approval of minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n Minutes from the February meeting were motioned, seconded and approved as posted on the website<\/span><\/p>\n Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n The current LDNA balance at Enterprise is $519.29. \u00a0\u00a0New membership donations of $70 were received and will be deposited.<\/span><\/p>\n Police Report<\/strong><\/p>\n Officer presented a concise report for the area including the regular Compstat statistics and map for the period 2\/27 to 3\/26\/2017. \u00a0Overall the numbers are down from the previous month\u2019s report. \u00a0There were fewer car breaks. \u00a0Two of the aggravated assaults involved the police in the line of duty. \u00a0Disorderly conduct typically was bar patron related.<\/span><\/p>\n Teddy Panos, owner of Athenian Corner, plan to build a boutique-style hotel in Downtown Lowell. Presentation by Attorney George Theodorou.<\/strong><\/p>\n Attorney George Theodorou \u00a0(Market St, Lowell) presented the 52 room boutique style family run hotel proposal that will include the Athenian Corner Restaurant on the ground floor at the current location on Market at Shattuck St.. \u00a0The project will include the existing Athenian Corner building and new construction using the existing parking. \u00a0The new 5 story construction will not be red brick, but white, with the 5 floor set back. \u00a0The 5<\/span>th<\/span> level will be event rooms and an outside area as currently envisioned. \u00a0There will be a recessed drive through area at the corner of Shattuck for guest drop off and valet parking. Parking will be in the Roy Garage and it anticipated that many guest will self-park. \u00a0Restaurant guests will park on the street or garage. \u00a0Parking was discussed as a concern.<\/span><\/p>\n The each floor of hotel will have pictures of the various Lowell neighborhoods. \u00a0The ground floor restaurant will be slightly expanded (the seating currently not used on the 2<\/span>nd<\/span> floor will be part of the expansion). \u00a0It is envisioned that there will be seasonal outside seating on Market Street. \u00a0A recess would provide space for tables on what is relatively narrow side walk.<\/span><\/p>\n Supplies would be unloaded on Shattuck Street. \u00a0The alley would not be affected and trash and recyclable would be removed from building storage through the alley.<\/span><\/p>\n The neighborhood is supportive. \u00a0Parking was the only expressed concern.<\/span><\/p>\n Summer music would be moved to the 5<\/span>th<\/span> level.<\/span><\/p>\n If permitted, the project could get underway in June as an optimistic date.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a Planning Department Hearing on Monday 4\/3 at 6:30 PM City Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n The proposal goes to the Historic Board on 3\/10. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Asking the people present at the meeting and getting affirmative support, \u00a0the LDNA Board motioned, seconded and approved a letter of support for the Athenian Corner Hotel Project.<\/span><\/p>\n Gabby Davis, CEO of Made in Lowell, discussed what her group does and the events they host in the City.<\/strong><\/p>\n She also had a PowerPoint presentation with pictures. \u00a0Made in Lowell foster economic and community development in Lowell. \u00a0Gabby showed a number of events including some in Lucey Larkum Park. \u00a0Made in Lowell organized the Craft Beer walk around local business (next one is planned for Nov 11) as well as a food truck series. \u00a0It also organizes Friday Nights. \u00a0It will have an Octoberfest event this fall (10\/14). \u00a0The plan is to go into the neighborhoods in 2018. \u00a0There is a wine sipping planned for May 20<\/span>th<\/span>. \u00a0This gets folks to taste select wines while visiting various business around the downtown as they get their passports stamped. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most events are free except if there is food or beverages. \u00a0Gabby is limited in the number of 1 day liquor licenses she can get as they are granted to an individual. \u00a0Additional involved people could help. \u00a0Each event includes significant planning and coordination as well as work with the City. \u00a0She is working on more events along the canals and canal walkways. \u00a0Another end of year event is planned and she hopes the weather which was very cold this past year is more cooperative. <\/span><\/p>\n Abbey welcomes support and volunteers. \u00a0\u00a0Go to her web site – <\/span>www.madeinlowell.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n General Information<\/strong><\/p>\n Councilor Samaras announced that for the Lowell High School Project, better cost information will be available on May 28th<\/span><\/p>\n Adjourn<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Opening greeting Carolyn introduce herself to begin the meeting and introduced the Board members Jack and Stephen. \u00a0Cory was delayed Approval of minutes Minutes from the February meeting were motioned, seconded and approved as posted on the website Treasurer\u2019s … Continue reading