CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

APRIL 20, 2007 2:11 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2007

TIME 6:30 PM

Residents of flooded areas to thank City for efforts in recent flood.

Proclamation-Declare April 27th as Law Day at Lowell High School.

Proclamation-To Rebuilding Lowell Together presented to Peter Richards.

CITY CLERK

Minutes of April 17th for acceptance.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Order of Taking-Taking and acceptance of Dean Drive.

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)

Vote-Accept provision of Ch 71, Sec 71F re:Tuition payments to School Dept.

CITY MANAGER

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

Communication-From Manager requesting approval of Out State Travel.

Vote-Declare surplus property @ 316 Lincoln St. & establish minimum bid $4,500

Vote-Auth Mgr. apply/accept/expend grant $2,225,000 Mass. Opportunity Relocation & Expansion Jobs Capital Program.

Appointment-Corey Belanger from Alternate to Permanent ZBA Member.

Appointment-Raymond T. Weicker to License Commission.

$5,750 DPD, Traffic Improvements from DPD, Various Accounts.

REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)

Wire Insp.-Report of Verizon to place 10 ft conduit in Smith St.

PETITIONS

Pole Loc.-Verizon NE to 1 pole location Burtt St.

Conduit Loc.-National Grid to place 2-4” PVC in Hall St.

Claim-3 claims for personal injury.

MOTIONS

C. Caulfield-Req. City recognize contributions of Peter Maloney/John Dowling & the many others who assisted in the prevention of extensive flood damage.

C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. report on demolition of historic Fire House on Westford St.

C. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. update Council on downtown sidewalk/street improvements.

C. A. Mercier-Req. the field house @ Fr. Maguire Park be dedicated for Mary Mullen.

C. A. Mercier-Req. Mgr. report on status of JAM Area Parking Garage.

C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. investigate retaining expert counsel for Hamilton Canal Eminent Domain appeal(s).

C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. report on need/use of specialized counsel re: Sale of Hamilton Canal District land.