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City Manager Responses to City Council Motions

2010

2/23/10

C. Elliott

C. Mercier

C. Murphy 

  • Request the Manager report on potential of adoption of performance based budgeting.

  • Request the Manager develop proposal to secure funding to address flooding under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

2/9/10

C. Mercier

  • 02.23.10 Request the Manager have MIS make more forms available for better access to depts.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • Request the Manager establish a creative plan to get crosswalks painted.

C. Caulfield

  • Request the Manager have State address depression in VFW Hghy @ Beaver Brook.

  • Request the Manager have proper dept install Reduce Speed Signs on VFW Hghy heading toward University.

C. Mendonca

  • Request the Manger prepare inventory of state owned property & amount of tax realized if held privately.

  • 02.23.10 Request the Manager have proper dept. investigate/report on feasibility of licensing/permitting keeping of animals etc.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Murphy

  • Request the Manager adopt fuel-efficient city fleet purchasing policy in accordance w/Mass Green Communities ActCITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

2/2/10

C. Broderick

C. Caulfield

  • Req. Mgr. secure funding in FY11 Budget for painting Xwalks etc.
  • 02.23.10 Req. Mgr. have proper dept. install Speed Limit Signs on Swan St.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Elliott

C. R. Mercier

C. Murphy

  • Request the Mgr./DPD develop maintenance plans for new/renewed public works projects etc.

1/26/10

C. Murphy

  • Request the Manager report on plans to increase savings in waste management & support recycling programs in Condos/Multi Family Bldgs.

C.Elliott

C. Milinazzo

  • Req. Mgr. convene meeting re:Immigration Issues & re-instate commission.

  • Req. Mgr. have Solicitor report of status of Responsible Employee Ordinance.

01/19/10

C. Descoteaux

  • 01.26.10 Req. Mgr./DPD report on programs/funds available for struggling businesses & report on indicators from new marketing strategies etc.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Elliott

C.Martin

  • 01.19.10 Request the Manager seek add’l funding First Time Homebuyer/2 For Lowell & report to Council.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Murphy

  • 01.26.10Req. Mgr. explore establishing Neighborhood Venture Fund & widen outreach efforts for existing loan programs etc.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

01/12/10

C. Murphy

  • 02.02.10 Request the Manager report on potential of implementing a variant of CitiStat model in Lowell.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Mendonca

  • 10.01.19 Request the Manager establish a Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Comm. comprised of Neigh/Reps & other stakeholders etc.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

01/05/10

C. Martin

  • 1.12.10 Req. Council join efforts of other Cities/Towns in banning text-messaging while driving. CLERKS OFFICE REFERRED TO LEGISLATURE

C. Elliott

  • 2.23.10 Request the Manager/School Supt. provide report on increase in Unemployment Cost $750,000.

  • Request the Auditor provide quarterly revenue/expenditure reports for FY 2010 Budget. REFERRED TO THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE

C. Broderick

  • Req. Council negotiate successor contract w/City Manager Lynch. REFERRED TO THE S/C PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE

C. Mendonca

  • Req. Mgr. report on status of Insp. Services and any investigations/reorganizations thereof

C. Murphy

10/27/09

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager have the Inspectional Services Department report on the properties located at 70 Concord St., 278 Central St. and 524 Central Street"CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager report on the status of the building of the Quinn Holmes (Hunts Falls) Bridge". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C.R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager to provide copies of the By-Laws relative to Cell Towers.  If they are non-existent, work to establish such regulations clearly defining the structures that would be allowed, also research any such regulations in other communities"

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Manager provide a complete report on the connection to the sewer line at 190 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, including the impact on the taxpayers and the policies and procedures in place to prevent future such issues."

C. Elliott

10.06.09

C. Broderick

C. Elliott

  • "Request the Auditor provide FY 09 Audited Statements."
  • "Request the Manager work w/Showcase Cinema re:Opening Night for “The Fighter”.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C.R. Mercier

  • "Request Council support for amendment to MGL Ch. 270, S22 Smoking by Performers on Stage."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • "Request the Manager have Nat’l Grid place a light pole #39 @573 Lawrence St."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • "Request police regulate traffic @ certain bottleneck areas during peak traffic."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • "Request a 60 Day Trial HP sign for the corner Shed St. & 35 W. 9th St."

C. Milinazzo

9/8/09

C. Kazanjian

C. M. Caulfield

C. Elliott

  • "Request the Council begin process in accordance w/ Sec. 6 of Mgr’s Contract re: Annual Goals."

C. Martin

  • "Request the Manager have proper depts. work w/State re: better traffic mitigation plan during repairs to Quinn Holmes(Hunts Falls) Bridge."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

C. Broderick

  • "Request the Manager report on pros/cons of Bulk Sale of Tax Receivables."

8/25/09

C. Kazanjian

C. Lenzi

  • 09.22.09 " Request the Manager report on a comprehensive on-line calendar of all city events." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 09.22.09 "Request the Manager explore placement of visible Xwalk on Andover @Luce/Glen Rd."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

07/28/09

C. Elliott

  • 08.25.09 "Request the Manager report on the protocols for removing debris from Pawtucket Dam."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 08.25.09 "Request the Manager report on FY 2010 Budget Revenue Sources & status Police Budget." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Kazanjian

  • 8/11/09"Request the Neighborhood S/C & Economic S/C meet regularly re: Hamilton Canal Development." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

M. Caulfield

  • 08.25.09 "Request the Manager report on Real Estate Tax Delinquents and process used in addressing same." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

07/14/09

C. Kazanjian

  • 08.11.09  “Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer investigate the installation of No Parking Here to Corner Signs on White Street at the intersection of the VFW Highway”CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 07.14.09 “Request the City Manager have the appropriate department(s) investigate and report on the conditions at 34-36 Meade St.”CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C.R. Mercier

  • 07.14.09 “Request the City Manager investigate and report on releasing city properties no longer useful for city purposes, in an effort to increase tax revenues. For example, the Butler School, the Green School (when vacated) and other city properties.”CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

06/23/09

C. Elliott

  • 06.23.09 "Request the Manager report on any/all Federal Stimulus Monies, received, anticipated or applied for."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Martin

  • 06.23.09 "Request the Manager contact Mass Development to hold developers conference in Lowell."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 06.23.09 "Request the Manager/Green Bldg Commission follow up w/Gov’s Office re: Wind Turbines located within city."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 06.23.09 "Request the Manager have the Downtown Coordinator work w/local businesses to develop Local First Initiatives etc."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

06/09/09

C.Mercier

  • “Request the proper vote for 60 Day Trial HP Sign 32 Kinsman St.” 06/23/09 60 Day Trial Traffic Ordinances
  • "Request that the City Council support the dedication of Industrial Ave. Circle as Mickey Ward Circle."FILED WITH DELEGATION

5/26/09

C. Broderick

  • "Request the City Manager to have the Law Department draft a Zoning Amendment, to facilitate the development of taxable off-campus student housing in accordance with the City's Master Plan".

C. Kazanjian

  • 06/05/09 "Request the City Manager to have the Law Department report on the implementation of a Hiring Freeze in the City of Lowell".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager report on the repairs and conditions of the roadways and sidewalks in the downtown area".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager report on the hiring of Seasonal Employees, funding sources, etc."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager report on the procedures for issuing fines for those who dump trash illegally, as well as the number of violations that have occurred, the costs of the fines and the results.  Also a report on the notification process, how received, by mail??".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Manager to report on the Summer Youth Program".

    MOTIONS UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES 

C. Kazanjian

  • 06/05/09 "Request the City Manager provide a report on city employees hired in the last 6 months".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 06/05/09 "Request the City Manager to have the proper departments report on the possible rooming house and housing conditions at 38 Meade Street".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

5/12/09

C. Elliott

  • "Request the City Manager to report on the conclusion and findings of the Flood Task Force from November 2008 to May 2009".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager to work with the developer of the Hamilton Canal to ensure local businesses and unions are part of the contruction process".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager report on the status of the Motion re:  Bi-Annual Trash Pick-up for uncollectable trash".
  • 'Request the City Manager have the Law Department have the Law Department draw the proper vote to have 60 Day Trial Handicap Parking Sign at 122 Chapel Street and 45 Waugh Street".
  • "Request the City Manager meet with the City Council School Building Program Sub-Committee to discuss the jurisdiction of the Public Health Nurses assigned to the School Department".
  • 05/12/09 "Request the City Manager have the Special Events Coordinator arrange to have each of the participating ethnic/otherwise organizations flags to fly in the JFK Plaza during the 2009 Folk Festival".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Manager report on the status of possible funding sources and renovations of the Smith Baker Center".
  • "Request the City Manager have the Police Superintendent report on suspected gang activity near 19th Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

VERBAL MOTION

C. Kazanjian

4/28/09

C. Elliott

  • "Request the City Manager to update the Council on the status of the new E-911 Center in the Police Garage"  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Manager investigate the possibility of procuring surplus government equipment in an effort to reduce costs".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager report on the proposed concert at LeLacheur Park." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Solicitor and the Traffic Engineer have the proper vote drawn and the proper department place a handicap sign at the following addresses: 26 Read St., 44 Chapel St., 619 Gorham St. and 23 Crawford St.  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Lenzi

  • 06/05/09"Request the City Council and the City Manager support and provide assistance to the Committee planning to erect a plaque in City Hall honoring Andy St. Onge".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the Board of Parks take the necessary action to name the Skateboard Park at Hadley Field for John Michael Delehanty".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager have the proper departments take the necessary actions to accept River Road".IN PROCESS MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager allow permission and provide assistance to the Friends of the Council on Aging to erect a flagpole in front of the Senior Center'.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Manager report on discussions with Doubletree Hotel and UMASS Lowell regarding sale or lease of rooms".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

VERBAL MOTION

  • "Request the appropriate department investigate the amount of accumulated trash on VFW Highway along River Walkway between Rourke Bridge and Varnum Avenue".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the appropriate department contact MA Highway regarding the lights on the Rourke Bridge".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager to clean debris from river".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

TRAFFIC ISSUES

4/14/09

C. Broderick

  • "Request the City Manager to provide the Council with an update relative to the speeding on Andover Street and whether traffic controls are necessary".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager to have the Traffic Engineer address the crosswalk issues on Mammoth Road in front of St. Rita's Church".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Elliott

  • "Request the City Manager and the Public Works Commissioner to develop a plan to address illegal dumping on First Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the Youth Sub Committee to convene a meeting relative to the Summer Youth Work Program".
  • "Request the City Manager to investigate the creation of a Drop Off Site for TV monitors, tires and other such items which are not collected as part of the regular trash stream".

C. Kazanjian

C. Lenzi

  • "Request the City Manager and the Mayor to request the School Department to develop a strategy for creating curriculum which would address the Excise Tax and other City Tax Procedures". 

C. Martin

  • "Request the City Manager have the proper department or committee, or both, investigate the feasibility in installing a wind turbines".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager to find ways and means of allowing a city-wide pick up of goods not included in the fee structure as out-lined in the Trash/Recycling Ordinance, perhaps in the Spring and the Fall".
  • "Request the City Manager to have the proper department investigate and study improving the Poly Wog Park behind Shedd Park with members of the Friends of Shedd Park".  REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF PARKS

VERBAL MOTION

C. Kazanjian

"Request Profit and Loss by Garage".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

3/24/09

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Council initiate action to change the Charter as it relates to the number of candidates required for the City to hold a Preliminary Election".REFERRED TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE ON RULES

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager contact the proper officials of the local stores who utilize shopping carts and have discussions on the new wheel lock system and ask they comply with said system".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • Request the City Manager take the necessary actions to facilitate an Elderly and Disabled Drop Off Zone at 145, 183 and 227 Gorham Street and request No Parking Restrictions on both sides of Summer Street Extension".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • Request the City Manager investigate amnesty to eliminate fees and fines for Excise Tax".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • Request the City Manager provide a list of proposed Economic Development Programs to help stimulate the local economy".    CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

3/10/09

C. Broderick

  • "Request the City Manager update the City Council on the status of the Hamilton Canal progress, Trinity Financials status and begin regular meetings with all interested parties regarding status of the project".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE 
  • "Request the City Manager have National Grid place a street light in the vicinity of 112 Lauriar Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Elliott

  • "Request the City Manager to have the Chief Financial Officer review the role of the various City Health Insurance Plans to ensure proper compliance of beneficiaries".   CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager explore the possibility of selling advertising space in the City's Municipal Garages".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

2/24/09

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager update the Council on the contract with Comcast".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City to support the Portuguese Community in their efforts to erect a monument honoring their commitment to the community".

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Manager have Traffic Engineer evaluate whether a Left Turn Arrow is warranted on Bridge St. turning onto French Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager have the Police Department and the Traffic Engineer address the speeding on Puffer Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager investigate the possibility of locating the Police Training Center in the unfilled portion of the Early Garage".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

2/10/09

C. Elliott

  • "Request the City Manager update the City Council on the discussions with UMASS Officials & State Officials relative to the control of the Tsongas Arena".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager to report if there are any plans in place for replicating the Police repair garage, in the event the land near the Tsongas Arena is sold".

1/27/09

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager to have the Law Dept. draw the proper vote to have a 60 Day Trial for Handicap Parking at 25 Dunfey Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

Council Request

  • "Request the City Manager to provide report with all Community Policing Grants, what money is used for and positions they fund".   CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

1/13/09

C. Elliott

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Manager report on the City's position on the Class Action Law Suit relative to the use of MTBE'S in fuel".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Kazanjian, C. A. Mercier, C. Elliott, C. Lenzi & Mayor Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager to continue discussions with UMASS Lowell Officials & State Officials relative to the control of the Tsongas Arena".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager report on the Sewer Back-Ups in the area of the 800's on Varnum Avenue".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager have the Law Dept. draw the proper vote to have a 60 Day Trial for Handicap Parking at 50 Waugh Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager improve communications with the City Council".ONGOING

    INFORMATION REQUEST BY COUNCIL
  •  Cost breakdown for renovations in Human Relations office.  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

12/23/08

C. Milinazzo

"Request the City Manager to report on the enforcement activities being carried out under the Foreclosure/Abandoned Property Ordinance".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

12/9/08

C. Broderick

  • "Request the City Council review the Safety Ordinances, Curfew Ordinance, Loitering Ordinance and investigate the possible addition of a new Knife Ordinance".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. A. Mercier

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager have the Law Dept. draw the proper ordinance for 60 Day Trial Handicap Parking at 1011 Central Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

11/25/08

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Manager report on the financial status of Trinity Development and the Hamilton Canal Project".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City develop a strategy for immediate action for the homeless in the City".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Martin

  • "Request the City Manager have the proper department prepare report on the status loans in City Assisted Housing Programs such as 2 For Lowell, Project Genisis, First Time Homebuyers, etc.  Report should include the number of families assisted, percentage of loans in default and pecentage of loans foreclosed".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Council review the 2nd and 4th Council Meeting Schedule and after review, vote to keep the same or change to past schedule".REFERRED TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES SUB-COMMITTEE
  • "Request the City Manager to develop a policy for informing business of impending construction so as to promote a better business friendly City".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager to provide information on the restructure of the Health Department and the Inspectional Services Department".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager to provide an update on the Spinners Contract".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Manager have teh proper department investigate additional street lighting on Douglas Road near Cawley Stadium".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager have the Law Dept. review the Somerville Responsible Employer Ordinance and investigate possible use in the City of Lowell".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

11/4/08 - NO COUNCIL MOTIONS

10/28/08

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager have the Law Dept. provide a report on the status of the Enel and Wang Agreement issues pertaining to the flash boards on the Merrimack River".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager have the proper vote drawn to have 60 Day Trial Handicap Parking Sign at 70 West Fourth Street".  CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE

C.Broderick

  • "Request the City Manager provide financial information associated with all City Council Motions requiring expenditures of City funds".   DISCUSSED IN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Manager have the Police Department address the break-ins and the crime in the Highlands section". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer explore the possibility of replacing a 4-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of Dalton Street and Fisher Street".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager report on issues relating to Gallagher Square".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier 

  • "Request the City Council and City Administration lobby our Local Delegation to file legislation increasing the fines for Jaywalking from $1.00 to $50.00 to aid in pedestrian safety".SENT TO CLERKS OFFICE TO FILE SPECIAL LEGISLATION

10/14/08

C. Broderick

  • "Request the City Manager to report on the Governor's Plan to address fiscal issues and the impact on the city as well as the Manager's Plan to address potential cuts in aid and the potential affects to borrowing". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager begin to formulate a plan to address the speculated reductions in the State Budget and possible reduction in Local Aid".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Elliott

  • "Request the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer report on the status of the Fiscal 2009 Budget, status of revenue collections and budget expenditures". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Kazanjian

  • "Request the City Manager have the proper department address excessive trash at 230-232 Lincoln Street". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Manager have the proper department address the parking issues on Powell Street & E Street". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Martin

  • "Request the City Manger have the Traffic Engineer explore the possibility of placing a 4 Way Stop Sign at the intersection of Suffolk Street and Hall Street". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • "Request the City Council consider amending the applicable Ordinance(s) to eliminate need for Council approval for driveways more than 32 feet in length when they are part of a project which has been approved by the Planning Board". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager have the proper department post No Parking Signs on the left side of North Street". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. A. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager update the City Council on the status of the University Avenue Bridge repairs".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Council support an application to DHCD for HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Funds for the redevelopment of foreclosed properties". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

UNANSWERED REQUEST

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Council revisit previous motion filed on September 9th requesting a street light on Pole #1154/1 on Circle Road off Stafford Road". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

VERBAL REQUEST

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the Parks Commission to provide the Council with an update of the concession stand". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

09/23/08

C.Elliott

  • 04.15.08 "Request Manager./DPD convene summit with Delegation, Business Owners, Community Leaders re: plan for Rourke Bridge & Wood St. Corridor; identify other potential bridge locations"

  • 05.06.08 "Request the Environmental S/C meet w/Manager, Green Building Commission re: wind power/alternative energy @ landfill/other sites in city." REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL S/C

  • 05.20.08"Request the Environmental/Neighborhood S/C meet regarding environmental impact on the Concord River and traffic issues affecting South Lowell resulting from proposed power plant in Billerica." REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL S/C

C. Martin

  • 04.15.08 "Request the Cable TV S/C report on LTC Obscenity Policy." REFERRED TO CABLE TV/SC

M. Caulfield

  • 05/06/08  "Request the Manager begin process for city to accept Marshall Ave." PROCESS STARTED

  • 06.24.08 "Request the Manager have proper dept. synchronize traffic lights throughout city, beginning @ Lord Overpass."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05.13.08 "Request the Manager and the Purchasing Department use local vendors whenever possible."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05.27.08 "Request communication from French Excavating be forwarded to the City Manager's Office."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05.27.08 "Req. Mgr. have DPW repave White St. up to Mt. Hope St."

  • 09.23.08 "Request the City Manager to have Animal Control and the Police Dept. strictly enforce the Leash Law and to investigate the possibility of instituting restrictions on pitbulls up to and including muzzling".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Kazanjian

  • 05.27.08"Request a report on Arena with contracts and naming rights."

  • 06.10.08 "Request the Traffic Div. remove the No Parking Signs @Fr. Norton Manor 117-137 High St."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 01/15/07 Req. Mgr. have Arena/Stadium Comm. provide profit/loss statements for Arena and Mgr. provide 2-year plan for Arena.

  • 02/12/08 Request the Manager to provide a status report on Comcast Contract etc.
  • 04.29.08 "Request that the City Manager provide an update on the release of the Stoklosa Report"CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. R. Mercier

  • 06.10.08 "Request the Manager have the Library report on Computer Lab @ Senior Center and ways of increasing services."

  • 12/12/07 Req. Mgr/Police/Solicitor set parameters to determine next selection for Tow Contracts.

9/9/08

C. Broderick

  • "Request the City Manager to report on the traffic issues as it relates to the temporary closing of the University Avenue Bridge".
  • VERBAL "Request the City Manager report to Public Safety Sub-Committee regarding Break-ins in Highlands section".

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the City Manager to have the proper vote drawn to place a Handicap Parking Sign at 652 Broadway Street".

C. R. Mercier

  • "Request the City Manager have National Grid place a street light on Pole #1154/1 located on Circle Road at the corner of Stafford Road".
  • "Request the Mayor to request the Lowell School Committee revisit the policies as it relates to the use of School Buildings".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  • "Request the City Manager update the City Council on the resurfacing of the Davidson Street Lot".

08/26/08

M. Caulfield

  • "Request the Manager look into emulating the same program as Boston/Mayor Menino re: Fuel Assistance."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

 08/20/08

C. Elliott

  • 05.06.08 "Request the Environmental S/C meet w/Manager, Green Building Commission re: wind power/alternative energy @ landfill/other sites in city." REFERRED TO ENVIROMENTAL S/C

  • 05.06.08 Req. School Dept. applies for grants to retrofit school buses for diesel exhaust.REFERRED TO SCHOOL DEPT.

  • 03/11/08 “Request the  Mgr. contact local delegation regarding the re-opening of the Solomon Mental Health Center.”CENTER REOPENED

C. Millinazzo

  • 05.06.08 "Request the  Manager have proper agency clean area near Plain St. exit off Lowell Connector, inbound."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

M. Caulfield

08/07/08

C. R. Mercier

  • 07/08/08 "Request the proper dept. paint/re-paint crosswalks in Cupples Sq. "CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • C. Kazanjian

  • 07/08/08 "Request the Manager have proper dept. install curbing corner Westminster & Newbury Sts."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 07/08/08 "Request the Manager report on road repairs @ 361 Andover St."
  • 07/22/08 "Request the Manager provide update on Reilly School"CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Milinazzo

  •  "Request the Manager have proper dept. trim trees in vicinity 140 Hovey St."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • "Request the Manager provide update on CSO Separation in various neighborhoods etc."

07/08/08

C.Broderick

C. Millinazzo

  • 05/06/08 "Request the  Manager have proper agency clean area near Plain St. exit off Lowell Connector, inbound."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

6/30/08

C. Broderick

  • "Request the  Manager report on Regionalization & future cost saving possibilities; report on existing and potential future efforts" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • "Request the City Council adhere to the Council Rules." Referred to Rules S/C

M. Caulfield

  • 04/22/08 "Request the  Manager have the Bldg. Inspector inspect bldg. @Stevens &Albert Sts."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 04/22/08 "Request that a Mayor's Task Force comprised of Local Agencies/Business Leaders/Gov’t Officials convene regarding the Feasibility of Renovation of Smith Baker Center"  Mayor’s Task Force on Smith Baker Cntr

  • 05/06/08 "Request Traffic Engineer investigate conditions @Hadley St. & KFC." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05/20/08 "Request the Manager furnish Council w/financial breakdown and report of the $100 thousand allocated to the COOL Budget last fiscal yr. etc."

  • 06/10/08 "Request the City condemn tenement building adjacent to St. Patrick’s Church in the Acre."

C. Kazanjian

  • 05/06/08 "Request the proper dept. repair roadway in front of 361 Andover St." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 05/27/08 "Request a report on activity w/leases for the storefronts & Edward Early Garage." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05/27/08 "Request a report on Arena w/contracts and naming rights."

  • 05/27/08 "Request a report on JAM Plan, roadways including the Lord Overpass." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05/27/08 "Request a report from the Manager on the status of the FLIP grant process including interest and the number of applications processed." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C.R. Mercier

  • 04/15/08 "Request the Manager contact the State regarding the timing of the traffic light on Gorham St. @ Highland St. and VFW Highway @ Bridge Street" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 12/12/07 "Req. meeting re: strategy for new Spinners Contract." 

    Referred to S/C

  • 05/13/08 "Request the Manager have the street department repave and repair the section of River Rd. between 134 and 168." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 05/27/08 "Request that the  Tabitha Potter Memorial be placed at Shedd Park, and be placed on Board of Parks Agenda for June 25th." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05/27/08 "Request the Manager create an area to establish Community Garden in future." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 06/10/08 "Request the use of Cell Phones/Communication Devices be prohibited during meetings." Referred to Rules S/C

    06/10/08 "Req. 60-Day Trial HP Sign 7 Tiffany Dr." INCLUDED IN THE QUARTERLY TRAFFIC ORDINANCE 6/24/08

C. Milinazzo

  • 05/06/08 "Request the  Manager have proper agency clean area near Plain St. exit off Lowell Connector, inbound."

  • 05/06/08 "Request the Manager update Council on status of Sign Code" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 05/06/08 "Request the Manager have the DPD give presentation to Council on form-based codes etc." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C.A. Mercier

  • "Request the Traffic Division install a safety mirror on Pole #81Varnum Ave / Old Ferry Rd." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

05/28/08

C. Elliott

M.Caulfield

  • 5/13/07 "Req. HP Sign on Back Central St. near Portuguese Club, be relocated." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
  • 3/25/08 "Request the corner of Forest Street and Stevens Street be named in honor of PFC John F. Landry of the US Army who gave a supreme sacrifice in Iraq and refer motion to Veterans Square Committee"CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

  • 4/29/08  "Req. Auditor provide Council w/financial report & projection for deficit also anticipated Free Cash Figure." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

C. Martin

C. R. Mercier

  • 4/15/08 "Request the Council draw up a Resolution supporting plight of our local Cameroonians."

  • 4/15/08 "Request Mayor appoint a subcommittee for naming public facilities" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 4/08/08 "Request a 15 Min Parking Sign @ 604 Central St. be moved to sidewalk."

    • 4/08/08 "Request that the  Cable TV S/C invite Representative from Comcast to meeting re: explaining digital up-grade." REFERRED TO CABLE S/C

    C.Elliott

    • 4/15/08 "Request the Environmental SubCommittee meet regarding refuse, solid waste and recycling" REFERRED TO ENVIRNONMENTAL S/C

    05/6/08

    C. Elliott

    • "Request the Environmental Sub Committee meet with the Manager and Green Building Commission regarding wind power/alternative energy at the landfill and other sites in the City".  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    04/15/08

    C.Kazanjian

    • 4/15/08 “Request that the Edwards St. Soccer Fields be named as the Edward J. Walsh Lowell Youth Soccer Complex.”  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 4/15/08 "Request that the City Manager invite local architects to attend upcoming charrettes on form-based zoning"CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    04/10/08

    C. Caulfield

    • 3/25/08 "Request the City Manager bring forward an appropriation for the purchase of a new Portable Speaker System for dedications and public presentations."

    04/01/08

    C. R. Mercier

    • 3/25/08 "Request the City Manager have the proper department repair the sink hole at the intersection of  Berwick and Rea Street."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    03/26/08

    C. Martin

    • 2/26/08 "Request a report on status of implementing 311 Program for citizen concerns."

    C. Kazanjian

    • 2/26/08 "Request a  report on School/City Bldgs heating/cooling needs & possible energy conservation measures"

    M. Caulfield

    • 2/26/08 "Request the Manager receive report from FERC re:Flashboards on River."

    03/04/08

    C. Elliott

    • 3/4/08 "Request the City Manager and the Board of Assessors report on the fund/application procedure for Senior Property Tax Relief"

    03/6/08

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 7/10/07"Request the City Manager revisit the Ordinance for Minimum Exterior Standards for Structures and refer to the Neighborhood Sub/Committee."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Kazanjian

    • 12/12/07 "Req. Mgr. have Law Dept. investigate Residency Requirement for new hires" REFERRED TO PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE

    M. Caulfield

    • 1/29/08 "Req. report on status of burned bldg. on Burtt St. "

    C. Kazanjian

    • 1/12/08 "Request the Manager address safety concerns at Library."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 2/26/08 "Request the City Manager report on city land/bldgs for possible disposal."
    • 3/4/08 "Request the City Manager take the necessary action to name the JAM Garage for Edward J. Early, Jr. who served as Mayor 1966-1967"CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    M. Caulfield

    • 2/26/08 "Request the City Manager provide a report regarding issues related to Fr. John’s Bldg & 18 Merrimack St. to Housing S/C" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

     

    2/27/08

    C. Milinazzo

    • 2/26/08 Request a report from Retirement Board re: Investments of Retirement Funds.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • C. Martin

    • 2/12/08 Request the Council invite Ben Chaput to next meeting to extend congratulations for his appearance/performance on Jeopardy.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. R. Mercier

    • 2./12/08 Request the Manager communicate w/UML & MCC re: reduced tuition for Lowell Residents in lieu of taxes.

    R. Mercier

    • 2/5/08 Request a  15 Min Parking spot in front 598 Central St.

    C. Kazanjian

    • 2/5/08 Request the Manager have the Police Chief report on issues re: recent increase in crimes.

    C. Milinazzo

    • 2/5/08 Request the Manager report on status of efforts to implement downtown improvements and forward to Economic Development S/C.

    C. Broderick

    • 2/5/08 Request the Manager to prepare a comprehensive report on issues impacting redevelopment in Hamilton Canal area etc.

    • 2/5/08 Request the  Manager have the Police Chief prepare report on recent crimes of burglaries/robberies & refer to Public Safety S/C.

    C. Kazanjian

    • 01/29/08 Request the Manager provide status report on Jam Garage.

    C. Milinazzo

    • 01/29/08 Request the  Manager report on status of HR#6, Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. R. Mercier

    • 01/29/08 Request the Mgr. provide status report on roadwork on Chelmsford St. & timetable for development of Lowe’s CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Caulfield

    • 12/12/07 "Req. Mgr. report on demo of burned building on Westford St.

    C. Kazanjian

    • 01/15/07 Req. Mgr. have Arena/Stadium Comm. provide profit/loss statements for Arena and Mgr. provide 2-year plan for Arena.

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 6/26/07"Request the City Manager to report on the status of the Ordinance relative to parking of large vehicles in city neighborhoods."

    • C.R. Mercier

      • 12/12/07 Req. Mgr. have LPD be more informative by utilizing E911 alerting neighborhoods of increases in crime in specific areas.

      C. Elliott

      • 12/12/07 Req. Mgr. report on marketing efforts re: The Lowell Devils to increase ticket sales of the Arena.

      C. Milinazzo

      • 11/20/07 Req. Mgr. report on proposed UMass Lowell Student Housing on Perkins St.

      C. Mendonca

      C. Elliott

      • 12/11/07 Req. report on failing furnace @ Reilly School.

      • 12/11/07 Req. Law Dept. develop Ordinance to Prohibit Hunting in State Forest.

      C. Elliott

      • 1/8/08 Req. Mgr. investigate possibility of Arena Football @ Tsongas Arena.

      • 1/8/08 Req. Mgr. report on FY 07 Property Valuation Process.

      C. R. Mercier

      • 1/8/08 Req. Council discuss if Casino Gambling in Mass is appropriate, if so, for Resolution supporting House Delegation

    2/25/08

    M. Caulfield

    C. Elliott

    • 10.03.07 "Request Manager report on odor remediation project at Wastewater Facility " CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 09.11.07 "City Council request the City Manager and the Public works Department investigate the plausibility of a pilot project to install speed Humps at school crosswalks." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 10.09.07  "Request Manager meet with Shelter Management re: Courtyard Issues"

    • 10.23.07 "Request Local Delegation file legislation to change laws re:Siting of Group Homes in cities & towns etc."

    • 01.22.08 Req. Mgr./Police Chief meet w/Public Safety S/C re: GRIP Program

    A. Kazanjian

    • 01.22.08 Req. Mgr. report status of Middlesex Shelter & number etc. of other group homes in Lowell.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    M. Martin

    • 10.30.07 "Req. City Mgr. have Traffic Engineer investigate erecting One Way sign @ Dublin & Cork Sts".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C.R. Mercier

    • 10.09.07  "Request Manager provide relief for businesses on Chelmsford St. re: Street Closing etc."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 11.13.07 "Req. Council offer invite Councillors Elect to attend remaining meetings".

    C. Mendonca

    • 10.09.07  "Request City Ordinances be posted on the City Website"

    C. Milinazzo

    • 01.22.08 Req. Mgr. report on status of Affordable Housing Act, in Senate.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 10.23.07 "Request  the Mgr. provide the most recent Uniform Crime Report and said report be forwarded to Public Safety S/C." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    01/30/08

    C. Broderick

    • 10/9/07 "Request Council begin performance review process for City Auditor."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 11/20/07 "Req. Mgr. provide copy of letter from State Dept. Public Records, & status report on settlement w/DRA re: Stoklosa School."

    C. Caulfield

    • 7/24/07 "Request the City Manager report on the indemnification policy for the Lowell Police Department"
    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to report on the status of the permit/license for the Hydro Electric Plant on the Merrimack River”.
    • 9/25/07 "Request the Mgr have proper department place crosswalk at Grafton/Woburn St."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    C. Kazanjian

    12/26/07

    C. Caulfield

    • 10/30/07 "Req. name playground @ McInerney Park for John & Chilla Maher".CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 10/16/07 "Request the Manager take the proper steps to rededicate Hadley Field"
    • 10/16/07 "Request the Manager report on the complaints against BFI"

    C. Donahue

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to report on the City’s Policy as it relates to the Military Leave Act”.

    C.R. Mercier

    C. Mendonca

    10/9/07

    C. Broderick

    • "Request the extension of the City Manager contract for 2 yrs and refer to Personnel S/C for recommendations" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 2/13/07 "Request the City Manager have the appropriate department review and report on the reserve dwelling parking ordinance."
    • 7/24/07 "Request the City Manager to provide the City Council and the Public Safety Sub/Committee with an updte on the status of the Boutselis Indemnification".
    • 7/24/07 "Request the City Manager provide the City Council and the Public Safety Sub/Committee with an update on the status of the Indemnification Policy for the Lowell Police Department".
    • 10/3/07 "Request Manager clarify the city’s position regarding health insurance costs and employee contributions, including retirees"

    C. Caulfield

    • 3/27/07  "Request the City Manager have the Commissioner of Public Works develop and implement a strategy for the removal of snow/ice from small streets and dead end streets."CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to have the proper department re-install the Handicap Ramp on Davidson Street”. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to have the proper department replace the sidewalk from Fayette Street”. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager have the proper department install two speed limit signs on Pine Street, the first in the vicinity of the Health Dept. and the second near Georgia Ave.” CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/28/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department address road conditions between Darby Way to 55 Totman Rd." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/28/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department to power wash and clean the Mack Plaza corner of Market St. and Shattuck St." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 9/11/07 "City Council request the City Manager have the proper department address the sidewalk conditions on Worthen Street in the vicinity of the Whistler House" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 9/11/07 "City Council request the City Manager have the proper department address the sidewalk conditions on Stevens Street in the vicinity of St. Margaret’s Church from Parker Street to Pine Street" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 9/25/07  "City Council requests the City Manager report on proposed expansion of the Treatment Facility on Rock St." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 7/10/07 "Request the City Manager to develop regulations for political signs and bring forward for review in the Zoning Sub/Committee."
    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to report on the status of the bill pending in the Legislature relative to cities and towns ability to tax utilities properties and report on the plan to funding the gap of $800,000 in the School Budget”.CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager and the Board of Assessors to provide an update on the revaluation for the new fiscal year”.

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager have the Law Department work with the Mass DEP and the EPA to initiate legal action against Pan Am Railroad for violations to the Clean Air Act”.
    • 8/14/07 "Request the City Manager to develop regulations for political signs and bring forward for review in the Zoning Sub/Committee."
    • 9/11/07 "City Council request the City Manager have the Public Works Department or the Police Traffic Division re-stripe Rogers Street" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    Mayor Martin

    • 8/14/07“Request the City Manager to have the proper vote drawn and the proper department place Handicap Parking Sign @ 1873 Middlesex Street”. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/28/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department repair the guardrail @ 24-26 Liberty St." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/28/07 "Request the City Manager transfer (4) parking spaces from Leroy St. Parking Lot for 327 Westford St."

    • 9/11/07 "City Council request the City Manager have police enforce the No Parking signs on Stevens St. from Westford to Middlesex St."

    C. Mendonca

    • 8/14/07  “Request the City Manager report on the status of the Capital Plan for the City of Lowell”. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/28/07  "Request the City Manager ascertain and report on the State's plans for the current Superior and District Corut sites after their functions are moved to the new Judicial Center"

    • 9/11/07  "City Council request the City Manager request the City Auditor report on Free Cash resulting from FY 2007"

    C. A. Mercier

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to have the proper department clean the Pawtucket Canal in the vicinity of the Francis Gate House” CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 10/9/07 "Request the City Manager have DPD provide progress report on Acre Plan"

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 1/9/07  "Request the City Manager conduct a study through a committee as to the pros and cons, feasibility and/or benefits of keeping or releasing the LeLacheur Ballpark and the Tsongas Arena."

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager have the proper department place a Stop Sign on prospect Street @ Butler Avenue”. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to investigate the possibility of placing an additional insert in the Tax Bills with an option to make donations to offset the costs of 4th of July Fireworks Displays” CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 8/28/07 "Request Council take action to change Charter as it relates to Preliminary Elections"
    • 8/28/07 "Request Mgr. if possible to set tax rate by 9/30"

    • 8/28/07 "Request status of city’s property re-evaluation and new assessments"

    • 9/11/07 "City Council request the City Manager to have the Proper department remodel the ladies bathroom in the basement of City Hall" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 9/11/07 "City Council request the City Manager have the proper vote drawn and the proper department install Stop Signs on Chauncey Street" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 9/25/07 "City Council request City Manager have proper department make safe the playground at the Pyne School"

    C.Milinazzo

    • 8/14/07 “Request the City Manager to explore the possibility of implementing a Real EstateTax work off program for Senior Citizens, similar to the program instituted in Boston”.

    • 8/28/07 "Request the City Manager begin preparing the necessary ordinances required to support the Bio Nano Tech Center." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    8/22/07

    C. Ramirez

    • 3/27/07 "Request the City Manager to consult with the DPD Director and the Special Events Coordinator on feasibility of closing Palmer Street and Middle Street to motor vehicle traffic." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Broderick

    • 7/10/07 "Request the City Manager to provide the Tanner Street Corridor Plan and begin the process of updating the same". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Caulfield

    • 7/10/07 "Request the City Manager locate and provide the monies for the demolition of the property located at 155 Westford Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 7/24/07 "Request the City Manager take necessary stope to place No Parking Signs at the Angle Condominiums on Angle Street". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 5/29/07"Request the City Manager have the Police Department address the speeding on Parker Street, Washington Parkway and Oakland Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 5/29/07"Request the City Manager have the Police and other appropriate departments address the parking and noise issues in the Barrington Street area." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    Mayor Martin

    • 7/24/07 "Request the City Manager to take the necessary action to name the basketball courts at Shedd Park for Edward Finnegan." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Armand Mercier

    • 6/26/07 "Request the City Manager to provide copies of the report regarding the Tsongas Arena" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 6/26/07 "Request the City Manager to have the Board of Assessors provide a report on the PILOT program" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 7/10/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department repain the crosswalks on Mammoth Road in front of St. Rita's Church". CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 6/12/07 "Request the City Manager have the City Electrician install a light over the four portraits of fallen police officers in the lobby of City Hall."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 6/12/07 "Request the City Manager have the Police Chief priortize gang and gun violence in the Highlands area of LIberty, Pine, Warwick and School Streets as well as activating the Mobile Police Command Center in those areas to address public safety concerns." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 7/10/07 "Request the City Manager to explore the possibility of placing an audible signal at the crosswalks on Middlesex and Central Streets." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 7/24/07 "Request the City Manager to have the proper departments determine if the property located at 80-82 Lafayette Street be condemned and if so to proceed accordingly" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Milinazzo

    • 7/10/07 "Request the City Manager to report on the number of new and retained jobs in the city in the last twelve months." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    7/17/07

    C. Broderick

    C. Ramirez

    • 5/22/07 "Request the City Manager to provide an update on Phase II of the Acre Revitalization Plan." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 6/12/07 "Request the City Manager take the necessary steps to re-dedicate Koumantzelis Field." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 6/26/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department place a One Way Sign and Arrow at the exit of Canal Place onto Market Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    6/26/07

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 6/12/07 "Request the City Manager have the City Engineer evaluate the street erosion concerns in the area of 206-214-222-227 both sides of Burnham Road."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 5/15/07 "Request the City Manager have the Police Department enforce the Junk Car Ordinance."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 5/29/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Division install and the Law Department draw the proper vote to place no parking signs on Klianthi Drive." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 6/12/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department install a street light on pole #2 on Woodward Avenue." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    Mayor Martin

    • 6/12/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer investigate placing a left turn arrow from Rogers Street into Oakland Street."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    6/8/07

    C. Elliott

    • 5/15/07 "Request the City Manager have the Police Department address the noise complaints in the Cawley Stadium Area." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 5/29/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer explore the possiblity of making Hobson Street a one way." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    Mayor Martin

    • 5/22/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department clear the culvet under Hovey Street at the Wyman Bird Sanctuary near Wentworth Avenue." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Caulfield

    • 5/22/07 "Request the City Manager investigate any historical funding from the Federal or State Governements available to support renovations of St. Patrick's Church which is listed on the historical register." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    5/25/07

    C. Elliott

    • 5/15/07 "Request the City Manager report on the ways and means of restarting the Demolition Program."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 5/15/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote to have a 60 day trial for loading zones at the side entrance on Pond Street and Perry Street and at the back entrance on Pond Street and Concord Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C.Caulfield

    • 5/1/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote and the sign department place a handicap sign at 423 Chelmsford Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    Mayor Martin

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 5/8/07 "Request the City manager respond to reports of Lowell Police transferring to Boston, if so, what are the plands for police coverage? CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Milinazzo

    • 2/13/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer address the timing of the traffic lights at the intersection of Andover Street and High Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    5/18/07

    C. Ramirez

    • 3/20/07 "Request the City Manager to report on the opportunities for Summer Youth Programs." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 2/13/07 "Request the City Manager to meet with the representatives of the Lowell Devils and review the terms of the agreement with respect to the marketing of the team and costs of operations." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 4/3/07 "Request the City Manager and the Arena Commission report on the attendance, ticket sales and terms of the contract for the Lowell Devils." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 5/1/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department replace missing street signs throughout the City." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Caulfield

    • 5/1/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote adn the Sign Department place a handicap sign at 423 Chelmsford Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Caulfield

    • 5/1/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department place No Dogs Allowed Signs at Bacigaloupo Park on Shattuck Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 5/8/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote to install a flashing red light at the intersection of Pawtucket and Fletcher Streets." CITY MANAGER"S RESPONSE

    5/11/07

    Mayor Martin

    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer install a 4 way stop sign at the intersection of Market and Suffolk Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Armand Mercier

    • 5/8/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote to have a 60 day trial handicap parking sign at 127 Dalton Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    5/4/07

    C. Elliott

    • 4/3/07 "Request the City Manager contact the State Delegation relative to the application filed with DCR by NEMBA for the creation of mountain bike trails in the state forest." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 4/10/07 "Request the City Manager and the Acting Police Chief report ont he late night disturbances in the downtown area." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    C. Caulfield

    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department clean the debris/litter from the entry ways and exit ways to the Lowell Connector." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Division place no parking signs on Edwards Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE 

    C. Milinazzo

    • 4/24/07 "Request the City Manager to report on the improvements to the streets and the sidewalks in the downtown area." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Elliott

    • 4/24/07 "Request the City Manager report ont he demolition of the historic fire house on Westford Street."  CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Armand Mercier

    C. Caulfield

    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department address the sidewalk conditions at 52 Merrill Avenue." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE 

    C. Broderick

    • 5/1/07 "Request the City Manager contact the St. Margaret School relative to use of their parking lot by Callery Park Leagues." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE


    4/27/07

    City Council


    4/20/07

    C. Elliott

    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the Board of Assessors report on the status of the annual revaluation." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE    (For copies of the "Project Time Line" call Dawn Cooper in the Manager's Office 978-970-4000)

    4/20/07

    C. Elliott

    • 4/3/07 "Request the City Manager contact the State Delegation relative to the application filed with the DCR by NEMBA for  the creation of mountain bike trails in the State Forest." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    4/20/07

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote to dedicate a portion of the island on Washington Parkway in honor and memory of Rosemary C. Eliopoulos." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE
    • 4/17/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer install No Parking Here to Corner Signs on Lawrence Street @ Moore Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    4/13/07

    C. Elliott

    • 4/10/07 "Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer meet with the Transportation Director for the Lowell School Department and develop a traffic/parking plan for the McAvinnue School." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Broderick

    • 4/3/07 "Request the City Manager update the Council on the Hamilton Canal selection status and describe the selection criteria." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    4/10/07

    C. Caulfield

    • 1/23/07 "Request the Economic Development and Dwontown Sub Committee meet with the Local Delegtion relative to the location of the new Court House within the Hamilton Canal District." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

     4/6/07

    C. Caulfield

    • 4/3/07 "Request the City Manager have the proper department address the inoperable meters on lower Middlesex Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/30/07

    C. Caulfield

    • 3/20/07 "Request the City Manager have the Building Commissioner expedite demolition of strcuture at Westford and Nichols Streets." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/30/07

    C. Ramirez

    • 3/13/07 "Request the City Manager contact the President & CEO of Stellaris, a current resident of the Incubators at UMass-Lowell and discuss ways and means of keeping the business in the City of Lowell." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/30/07

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 3/30/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote to have a 60 day trial for a handicap parking sign at 77 Crosby Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/30/07

    C. Caulfield

    • 3/20/07 "Request the City Manager to address concerns of Recycling Contractor not picking up recycling bins." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/30/07

    C. Elliott

    • 3/27/07 "Request the City Manager explore the possibility of implementing a resident hotline for pothole damage and reports, etc." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/23/07

    C. Donoghue

    • 3/13/07 "Request the City Manager report onthe status of the business located at 43 Market Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/23/07

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 3/13/07 "Request the City Manager have the Law Department draw the proper vote to have a 60 day trial for a handicap parking sign at 306 University Avenue." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/20/07

    Mayor Martin

    • 3/14/07 "Request the City Manager investigate the ownership of the Clark Cemetery on Alcott Street and develop a maintenance plan." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/16/07

    C. Caulfield

    • 1/30/07 "Request the City Manager report on the status of the Stoklosa School issue."  The City Manager/City Council met in Executive Session on Tuesday, March 20th regarding the Stoklosa School.

    3/9/07

    C. Caulfield & A. Mercier

    • 3/6/07 "Request the City Manager provide the City Council with an updated full report on the Stoklosa School." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. R. Mercier

    • 3/6/07 "Request the City Manager remedy complaints from residents int he rear units of Mollers Lofts regarding noise from the night club in close proximity." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Caulfield

    • 3/6/07 "Request the City Manager investigate ways and means for the Purchasing Department to do more business with local business men and women." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    C. Ramirez

    • 2/13/07 "Request the City Manager update the City Council on the status of the land takings throughout the City." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    3/2/07

    C. Milinazzo

    • 2/13/07 'Request the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer address the timing of the traffic lights at the intersection of Andover Street and HIgh Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    2/27/07

    C. Broderick

    • 9/20/06 "Request the City Manager report on the possbility of posting responses to Council Motions and Requests on the City Website." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    2/26/07

    C. Rita Mercier

    • 2/20/07 "Request the city Manager have the Director of Parking clarify the policies and procedures for garage parking during snow emergencies as it relates to Special Events." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 2/6/07 "Request the City Manager and the Divsion of Planning and Development report on the efforts to fill the vacant Ames Store and Hannaford Store on Plain Street." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 2/6/07 "Request the City Manager have the responsible party make safe the entrances to the black bridge on Lawrence Street ie; larger signs and ample warnings in both direction." CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE

    • 2/6/07 "Request the City Manager have the Police Department address the increase in crime, prostitution and illegal activity in the Back Centeral Street area and request a report and recommendation on plans for improvements" CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE