CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:05 P.M.

Adjourned: 5:44 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
Susan M. Ledoux

Committee Members

Chairperson Candy Mero-Carlson
Councilor Sarai Rivera
Councilor Matthew E Wally
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson Councilor Sarai Rivera Councilor Matthew E Wally
 
Also:Chief Development Officer, Michael Traynor; Director of Planning & Regulatory Services, Stephen Rolle; City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux, clerk
 
1.

HEARINGS - ZONE CHANGE

1a.

Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Nick Lewis et al request to extend the BL-1.0 zone to encompass the entire lot at 127 Cambridge St. # 14c CC February 27, 2018

Attachments

Petitioner was present and spoke

Recommend Accept the Report of the Planning Board and Approve

1b.

Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Martha Hawley request the RG-5 zone be extended to include 0 Milton St. (fka 7 Brookfield St. and Parcels B and D of 7 Brookfield St.) # 14d CC February 27, 2018

Attachments

Speakers: Attorney Brian Beaton;
Gail Lavoie, Worcester Resident;
Stuart Loosemore, Chamber of Commerce

Recommend Accept the Planning Board and recommend Approve

2.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

2a.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Report. # 10.4B CM March 20, 2018

Attachments

Recommend File

2b.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the activities of Discover Central Massachusetts. # 9.36A CM November 28, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

2c.

Transmitting informational communication relative to recent economic development awards and rankings. # 9.4A CM October 31, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

2d.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the License Commission procedures for licensing, permitting and inspecting liquor establishments # 9.36A CM October 17, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

2e.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the Worcester Wayfinding project. # 8.4B CM October 03, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

2f.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Arts Economic Prosperity5 Report. # 8.4A CM October 03, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

3.

MISCELLANEOUS

3a.

Petition of William S. Coleman III request City Council have Administration consider asking the Arts Commission to meet with local artists to discuss making a Giant City of Worcester Heart (City Seal) Mosaic for the Common. # 8b CC February 27, 2018

Attachments

Speaker: William S. Coleman III

Recommend Hold

Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager consider potential sites, size and costs for creating a giant Mosaic of the City Seal and report back to City Council.