LDNA \u2013 06\/26\/17<\/p>\n
Present \u2013 Carolyn Alphen, Corey Sciuto<\/p>\n
Meeting starts \u2013 7:05<\/p>\n
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Carolyn, motion to accept minutes. Corey seconds<\/p>\n
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Treasurer\u2019s Report \u2013 <\/strong>$638.29<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LPD Report<\/strong> \u2013 Quiet and typical month downtown and citywide, except the Vibe (former El Rincon), where there was a quadruple stabbing. Everyone survived, but someone was badly injured. All mutual combatants; none cooperative with police.\u00a0 License Commission will look into it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Folk Festival<\/strong> \u2013 Henry Marchand, Tobi Marx, Cultural Affairs and Special Events. 31st<\/sup> Annual. Standard street closures and stages, etc. Downtown streets will close at 3 PM on Friday to help accommodate hard barriers.<\/p>\n Ted Lavash wonders if more attractions could be on the Shattuck\/Palmer stretch of Middle Street to bring more people down by Ayer Lofts, etc (obviously this involves Enterprise Bank and the amplified music at St. Anne\u2019s)<\/p>\n Tobi points out that increased Federal funding scrutiny has put a lot of limitations on any expansions to the festival that aren\u2019t directly related to its mission.<\/p>\n Discussion around better ADA accessibility. Henri will look into it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fall Events <\/strong>\u2013 Tobi Marx<\/p>\n Millyard space near Appleton Mill is close to ready to be available. Made in Lowell will be piloting with food trucks. Many festivals beginning in September. Some examples at http:\/\/tlfwf.org\/events<\/a>, http:\/\/lowellkinetic.com\/<\/a>, and http:\/\/www.cultureiscool.org\/lamf-overview<\/a><\/p>\n <<Discussion about parking access downtown>><\/p>\n <<Discussion about retail and entertainment downtown>><\/p>\n <\/p>\n General Announcements<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>First floor of the Roy Garage is closed.<\/p>\n No July Meeting!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Meeting adjourns \u2013 8:38<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LDNA \u2013 06\/26\/17 Present \u2013 Carolyn Alphen, Corey Sciuto Meeting starts \u2013 7:05 Carolyn, motion to accept minutes. Corey seconds Treasurer\u2019s Report \u2013 $638.29 LPD Report \u2013 Quiet and typical month downtown and citywide, except the Vibe … Continue reading