{"id":819,"date":"2021-02-22T16:11:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T21:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldna01852.org\/?p=819"},"modified":"2021-02-22T16:11:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T21:11:33","slug":"january-2020-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldna01852.org\/?p=819","title":{"rendered":"January 2020 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LDNA 1\/27\/20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7 PM, LTC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Present:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carolyn Alphen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jack Moynihan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam Litvin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting called to order at: 7:04.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening greeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Approval of minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approval of September &amp; October 2019 minutes: Approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $840.29 balance in account.&nbsp; Time for annual dues: $10 suggested donation, any amount welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Police Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lt Peasley \u2013 In charge of \u201cneighborhood action unit\u201d. &nbsp;Will be focusing on downtown neighborhood.&nbsp; Contact anytime at DPeaslee@lowellma.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 agg assaults.<ul><li>2 were domestic<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>1 shooting in front of blue shamrock: known parties \u2013 drug deal gone wrong.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>2 involved Lowell high school<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>4 car breaks \u2013 involves unlocked car doors or valuables left in plain sight.&nbsp; PLEASE LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS!<\/li><li>1 disorderly crime after bar closings.<\/li><li>Vandalisms mostly domestic related.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Thursday nights are getting to be as bad as Saturdays.&nbsp; People are outside yelling and carrying on loudly and fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Call x3200 and report when this happens.&nbsp; Officers will investigate.&nbsp; Never hesitate to call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Is the area down by the locks a safe place to walk at night?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Yes, but if you\u2019re worried call x3200 and the LPD can assist\/escort you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Kids on Veo-Ride bikes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; The GPS units must have been disabled because all the bikes should have been removed for the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John Leahy, Mayor of the City of Lowell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>5 yrs on school committee, 7 on city council.&nbsp; Will be Mayor for next 2 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; What is up with vacant building behind canal place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; City Manager\u2019s office is working on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposal for re-development will be coming up soon at the Planning Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note:&nbsp; Higher density than original proposal;&nbsp; what about providing parking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Can we spiff up the major access roads into the city?&nbsp; We should provide attractive and welcoming gateways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Yes, we need a beautification plan for the whole city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not litter signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have more trash and recycling receptacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plant more trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downtown residents pay the same taxes as other residents but don\u2019t get trash and recycling pickup services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Certain properties don\u2019t clear snow from their sidewalks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Call Development services and report the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City needs more inspectors and to ticket more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Central St bridge update?&nbsp; Can we get state delegation involved to pressure Mass DOT?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; It was a fiasco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Can something be done about the people that park in front of Canal III and block access to the garage?&nbsp; Who owns that right-of-way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; We will look into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; How about access issues behind Canal Place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Carolyn reports ongoing conversations with Clare Ricker to find a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; What about broken parking meters?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; We need to look into replacing them.&nbsp; If you can\u2019t find a working kiosk after making an honest effort, don\u2019t worry about getting a ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Are there any plans for public bathrooms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Not sure.&nbsp; Will look into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; When a snow storm happens, what is the threshold for calling a snow emergency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Whenever plowing is going to take place.&nbsp; The LPD makes the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Any update on the transitional living center day program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; It\u2019s a work in progress.&nbsp; New homeless coordinator will be working on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; What are plans for economic development committee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Councilor Elliott will chair the committee.&nbsp; Has lots of ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q:&nbsp; Who is chair of neighborhood committee and will they hold meetings in the neighborhood?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A:&nbsp; Councilor Rourke is the chair.&nbsp; He will likely hold the onsite meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MRT has new under-35 program.&nbsp; You can get any performance for \u00bd price, as well as \u00bd price drinks.<\/li><li>City Council motion has been made about discussing bar situation.&nbsp; Might involve rolling back closing time to match surrounding communities.<ul><li>Will the economic impact cause other problems?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>We might penalize all bars for the sins of only some.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>How about stricter regulations?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Maybe there the creative \u201cpunishments\u201d that the license commission can use that would be unappealable.&nbsp; (e.g. turning on lights early)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Perhaps a rule that if no manager is present, the bar can\u2019t open.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meeting Adjourns at 8:24.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LDNA 1\/27\/20 7 PM, LTC Present: Carolyn Alphen Jack Moynihan Sam Litvin Meeting called to order at: 7:04. Opening greeting Approval of minutes Approval of September &amp; October 2019 minutes: Approved. 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