Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid)
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MAYOR'S BUSINESS
2.1.
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
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2.2.
Citation - Pastor Dwayne Wheeler.
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CITY CLERK
3.1.
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 17th, for acceptance.
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UTILITY PUBLIC HEARING (Scheduled for 7PM)
4.1.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1150 Westford Street.
4.2.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1270 Westford Street.
4.3.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 241 Pawtucket Street.
4.4.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 648 Stevens Street.
4.5.
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit along Pearl Street.
4.6.
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit on Middlesex Street from Canal Street to Garnett Street.
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CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
5.1.
C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. invite an appropriate personnel member from the National Grid to come to the Council Chamber to make a presentation on double pole/the process for adding/removing poles.
5.2.
C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. require that National Grid appear in-person for approval of future request of installations of poles.
5.3.
C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide an update from National Grid on gas modernization projects.
5.4.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. provide the Council with a detailed report of all organizations and entities that received funding to assist in our 2025, 2026 elections, outside of compensated poll workers.
5.5.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide the Council with a detailed report on which of any projects in the pipeline may benefit from the State’s newly rolled out CCTCI funding pool.
5.6.
C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the culvert replacement work for Woburn St, Gorham St, and Billerica St.
5.7.
C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the status of upgrading Meadowcroft St.
5.8.
C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. work with the appropriate department to assess the safety of the intersection of Watson St and Lawrence St.
5.9.
C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. work with the appropriate department to explore the feasibility of restoring the commemorative at Kerouac Park, and any community partnerships to facilitate the continued maintenance of the park.
5.10.
C. Mercier - Req. City Mgr. provide a report regarding the State money earmarked for Gage Field over the past two years.
5.11.
C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. ask DPW to provide a list of which streets and sidewalks (or portions) have been paved and/or otherwise repaired (and how they were repaired) in each of the last 5 years.
5.12.
C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. ask Transportation Engineer and DPW to provide the criteria (and, if available, their weighting) that are used to determine which streets and sidewalks are prioritized for traffic calming, paving and snow removal.
5.13.
C. Juran / M. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. ask City Solicitor to meet with Rules/Election SC, as a follow-up to the November 19, 2024 Rules SC meeting, to discuss status, next steps and possible voting methods for the potential amendment of the city’s consent decree to allow the voters to elect the mayor.
5.14.
M. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. work with the proper department to light the bridges in Lowell in blue on April 11, 2026 in recognition of the “Spark The Night For Parkinson”, a global initiative to raise awareness and show support for those living with Parkison's disease.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
6.1.
Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Climate Change Competition
B) Motion Response - Letter on Rodenticide H965 and H4266
C) Motion Response - Dumpsters and Trash Bins on Sidewalks
6.2.
Informational Report
Informational Report - Cambodia Town TDI
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6.3.
Communication - Appointment of Members to LTC Board
6.4.
Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State travel (1) Assessor Dept.
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VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
7.1.
Vote - Accept/Expend $138,600 MCC Grant - CASE
7.2.
Vote - Accept/Expend $15,000 Cultural District Grant
7.3.
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement - Senior Center
7.4.
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Net Meter Credit Sales Agreements
7.5.
Vote - Authorize CM to Send Notice of Hearing - 48 Kinsman Street
7.6.
Vote - Establish School Bus Violation Stabilization Fund
7.7.
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REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
8.1.
Wire Inspector Reports:
National Grid - National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 1158 Gorham Street; 1 SO Pole at Middlesex and Wood Streets; 1 JO Pole at 9-11 Columbia Street; 1 JO Pole at 15 West Meadow Road; 1 JO Pole at 316 Mammoth Road; 1 JO Pole at 308 Stevens Street; 1 JO Pole at 145 Pawtucket Street; 1 JO Pole 557 Varnum Avenue; 2 SO Poles at 1170 Gorham Street; 5 JO Poles at Middlesex and Edwards Streets; and 1 SO Pole at 12 Wood Street.
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CITY COUNCIL - EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.1.
Executive Session - Regarding Litigation Update, Public Discussion Of Which Could Have A Detrimental Effect On The City’s Position.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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