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Board of Aldermen 10-22-2019 Page 12
Alderman Dowd

| also want to wish Alderwoman Kelly a Happy Birthday.

Alderman O’Brien

Yes | too would like to wish Alderwoman Kelly a Happy Birthday. Is there some unwritten law that if your
birthday is on a meeting date, you’ve got to supply the libations afterwards? But anyways Happy Birthday
Alderwoman.

Also too | am looking forward to Friday night to be there; I'll be there, I’ve got a double torn rotator cuff and
double hip replacement, but I’m classified as a ringer. So kids, come on out, if you want to shoot against

me, go ahead, if you think you’ve got the mustard. So we will try it. But it is a very good cause and | look
forward to supporting it thank you.

Alderwoman Kelly

Thank you for the Birthday Wishes, it’s lovely to be 21 again. The other thing | wanted to mention is that
Soup Kitchen & Shelter Dinner Auction is coming up on November 2"! so we won't meet before then. If
you'd like to attend, you can order the tickets on-line. It’s always a lovely event and they are a wonderful
organization.

President Wilshire

Thank you. | too would like to wish you a Happy Birthday Alderwoman Kelly. And congrats to Manny and
Cecelia; that was great. The Art Walk, it couldn’t have been more perfect weather, there were a lot of
people downtown and it was a really good event. Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja, that’s three.

Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

| just remembered, | believe and Alderman Lopez can help me, this Saturday is Drug Takeback?
Alderman Lopez

Yes and they are also taking E-Cigarette devices without the batteries please.

Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

And | think that information is on the Police Department Web Site.

President Wilshire

| believe it is, yes.

Committee announcements:

Alderman O’Brien

Tomorrow night, Wednesday night, 7:00 PM right here in the Aldermanic Chamber will be the
Infrastructure Meeting. All are welcome to come, they are lots of fun. Thank you.

Alderman Dowd

Yes tomorrow evening at Nashua High School North we will have the Joint Special School Building
Committee and the architect and the construction manager will be giving a presentation to the Board of

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Education to solicit feedback on the Middle School Project. The following evening, on Thursday, at 7:15
we are going to have a very short Joint Special Meeting to do some administrative things, there will be
no discussion about the Middle School Project at that time because at 7:45 at Nashua High School
North there is going to be a formal presentation to the public where they can go and look at what is

going to be proposed and can ask questions and provide any feedback to the Joint Special School
Building Committee.

President Wilshire
Thank you Alderman Dowd.
ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN THAT THE OCTOBER 22, 2019, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED BY ROLL CALL

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Harriott-Gathright, Alderman Dowd,

Alderman Klee, Alderman Laws, Alderman Lopez,

Alderman Caron, Alderwoman Kelly, Alderman Jette,

Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja, Alderman Tencza, Alderman Schmidt,

Alderman Clemons, Alderman Wilshire 14
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Attest: Susan K. Lovering, City Clerk

AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OCTOBER 22, 2019

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PRESIDENT LORI WILSHIRE CALLS ASSEMBLY TO ORDER
PRAYER OFFERED BY CITY CLERK SUSAN LOVERING

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG LED BY ALDERMAN SHOSHANNA KELLY
ROLL CALL

REMARKS BY THE MAYOR

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

RECOGNITIONS

READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING ONLY PROCEDURAL ACTIONS AND WRITTEN REPORTS
FROM LIAISONS

From: Tim Cummings, Director of Economic Development
Re: Downtown Riverfront TIF Update

From: Douglas A. Barry, CAE, Humane Society for Greater Nashua
Re: Appointment of Becky Longval to the Animal and Dog Park Advisory Committee

From: Tim Cummings, Director of Economic Development
Re: Communication regarding O-19-057 with Downtown Improvement Committee’s Comments

PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED UPON
THIS EVENING

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING FINAL APPROVAL
PETITIONS

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-18-102
Endorsers:

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Jan Schmidt

APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE NASHUA BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND UFPO LOCAL 645 PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYEES OF THE NASHUA POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2022 AND AUTHORIZING RELATED TRANSFERS

e Budget Review Committee Recommends: Final Passage with Proposed Amendments

e Tabled at BOA meeting of 09/24/19

R-19-179
Endorsers:

Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Ken Gidge

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman Patricia Klee

Alderman Tom Lopez

Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
NASHUA BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE NASHUA SCHOOL CUSTODIAN UNION, LOCAL
365/COUNCIL 93, AFSCME, AFL-CIO FROM JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 AND RELATED
TRANSFERS

e Budget Review Committee Recommends: Final Passage

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-19-055
Endorsers:

Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Ken Gidge

Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Patricia Klee
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Tom Lopez

Alderman June M. Caron

Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza
Alderman Jan Schmidt
Alderman-at-Large Benjamin M. Clemons
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DONATE LOST OR ABANDONED BICYCLES
e Budget Review Committee Recommends: Final Passage

NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-19-182
Endorsers: Mayor James Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FROM JSI RESEARCH AND
TRAINING INSTITUTE INTO PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT ACTIVITY “FY20
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRACKING”

R-19-183
Endorser: Mayor James Donchess
TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO DRAFT A MASTER PLAN

R-19-184
Endorser: Mayor James Donchess
APPLYING SURPLUS IN REDUCTION OF TAXES

R-19-185
Endorser: Mayor James Donchess
RELATIVE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $2,900,000 FROM FY2020 ASSIGNED
FUND BALANCE

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

Q-19-059
Endorser: Alderman Richard A. Dowd
AUTHORIZING STOP SIGNS ON CHARLOTTE STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH
CHARLOTTE AVENUE

O-19-060
Endorser: Alderman Patricia Klee
ESTABLISHING A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF 13 NORTON STREET

O-19-061
Endorser: Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
AUTHORIZING STOP SIGNS ON GLEN DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH NOTTINGHAM DRIVE

Q-19-062
Endorsers: Alderman Jan Schmidt
Aldeman Patricia Klee
PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS NEAR CITY OWNED BUILDINGS AND IN CITY
PARKS

O-19-063

Endorsers: Alderman Ernest Jette

AMENDING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED TAX EXEMPTIONS
PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Committee announcements:

ADJOURNMENT

THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Cate City

Beonamis Development

To: Lori Wilshire, President

From: Tim Cummings, Director of Economic Development
Ce:

Date: October/2019

Re: Downtown Riverfront TIF Update

Purpose

The Office of Economic Development has begun the implementation of the Downtown Riverfront TIF in
line with the Nashua Downtown Riverfront Development Plan. The purpose of this memo is provide the
Board of Aldermen with a general update and status overview.

Update & Overview

The TIF Committee has met a handful of times over the last six months. The TIF Committee unanimously
agreed to secure a firm te design and implement the improvements along the Nashua Riverfront, which
include the following improvements: community boat launch and dock, bike and pedestrian paths,
lighting, landscaping and shoreline restoration and the continuation of the Riverwalk. A conceptual
design overview outlining the various improvements is enclosed, The projected cost is approximately
$10.0 - $15.0 million dollars. An RFQ was issued in May of 2019 for design services & project
management of the Downtown Riverfront. The TIF Committee received 5 responses and after
interviewing all 5 groups. The VHB led team of Haynor Swanson, Halvorson Design, Fitzmyer & Tocci,
Lumen Studios was selected to design the project. In the coming weeks you will see a contract to this
affect before you.

As we begin to design the project additional due diligence will occur along with other ancillary efforts to
help in the preparation of the project. First, an effort to remove trees along the downtown’s river edge will
be occurring. This will happen under a separate contract. As outlined in the Downtown Riverfront Master
Plan opening up the views of the river is necessary. Beyond the removal of trees there will be an
additional effort to remove the invasive species along the river’s edge. Second, survey and geotechnical
work will be occurring to help inform the design of the Riverwalk. Third, VHB has outlined there may be
potential changes te the current flood plain and we will need to verify and take into consideration any new
flood patterns into the design.

Lastly, this winter we will begin to snow plow and maintain the walking paths along the river’s edge
where possible and starting this spring we are planning to enter into a comprehensive landscaping
management program to maintain this area in a detailed way.

Funds Available
The Riverfront TIF Fund has approximately 750,000 available, which would go to design and other
related expenses.

Timeline
The design of the project will take approximately 9 months to year and we would be looking to start
construction thereafter, which would be in the summer of 2020.

Outstanding Issue
For there to be full connectivity of the riverwalk (full circulation) the TIF will need to be amended to add
in some additional parcels.

Enclosed

Conceptual Design Overview

Following are descriptions of the various project components as they are currently understood and the
below map provides a key to each of the primary numbered project components.

1 - New Access at Factory St. Extension:

Task: Define the accessible route from Clock Tower Place to Factory Street Extension. This may require
ramps and/or creative use of the available space to satisfy ADA requirements.

Product: Plans, Profiles, Section as appropriate to define the proposed improvements and to illustrate
proposed grading.

2 - Existing ADA Ramp and Cotton Transfer Pedestrian Bridge:

Task: The project includes no significant changes to the existing south side ramp and ped bridge.
Elements that may be included in this existing project facility include lighting and signage. Lumen
Design Studio has already included the Cotton Transfer Bridge in their existing contract with the City and
minimal additional effort is required during Phase 1 of this project.

3 - Redesign of Factory St Extension:
This area will include modifications to the existing Factory St Extension to better accommodate
pedestrians and bicyclists, but to continue to provide access for emergency vehicles and maintenance

operations. The improvements are expected to include lighting, signage, street furniture and possibly new
pedestrian railings and river’s edge enhancements. Care will be taken to maintain some trees and protect
the stability of the existing walls. The design team will also evaluate replacing existing roadway paving
with new materials that would reinforce the design aesthetic of the Riverwalk System and potentially
allow stormwater infiltration. The work in this segment will include close coordination with the property
owner.

4~ Redesign Parking Lot + Renaissance Park:

The conceptual design efforts in this area will include further development to test the concept ideas in the
Riverfront Plan. The design may include filling lands adjacent to Water Street to create an amphitheater,
new pathways, revised parking, waterfront plazas and landscape enhancements that include planting,
hardscape, street furnishing and lighting. This area may also be explored for potential flood mitigation
(excavation) and a cantilevered overlook that would take advantage of the prominent riverfront location.

5 - New Cantilevered Boardwalk & Ramp:

This important sub area includes the exploration of a new cantilevered ramp that would connect the lower
Renaissance Park to the upper level Main Street and park. The expectation is that the boardwalk structure
would be similar to the existing cantilevered boardwalk at the Peddler’s Daughter building. This may
include a ramp and/or a stair system to account for the grade change. If determined feasible, this element
would be advanced through design. If determined infeasible, this element would be removed and possibly
supplemented by sidewalk enhancements that connect Renaissance Park via Water Street to Main Street.
Due diligence efforts by HL Turner during this phase will include interior building inspections to
determine the potential for attaching the cantilevered boardwalk to the building.

Lead Consultant: HL Turner

Support from: VHB, Halvorson

6 - Renovation to Bicentennial Park:

Renovations to this small park adjacent to Main Street may include updates that refresh the streetscape
materials and furnishings to tie together the aesthetics of the Riverfront design with the Park. There may
be opportunities to update how public art is displayed in the park and lighting and ADA modifications
may also be appropriate. The work does not include modifications to the existing railings or retaining
walls other than modifications that may be part of the cantilevered boardwalk in area 5 above.

7 - New Cantilevered Boardwalk:

This important sub area includes the exploration of a new cantilevered boardwalk that would connect
Main Street to the existing trail in area 9. The expectation is that the boardwalk structure would be similar
to the existing cantilevered boardwalk at the Peddler’s Daughter building. If determined feasible, this
element would be advanced through design. If determined infeasible, this element would be removed and
possibly replaced by pedestrian enhancements in sub-area 8.

Due diligence efforts by HL Turner during this first phase will include interior building inspections to
determine the potential for attaching the cantilevered boardwalk to the building.

8 - Multipurpose Path adjacent to Railroad

The potential to introduce a multipurpose path area adjacent to the existing Railroad to provide a formal
connection to Main Street by Riverside Barbeque Company will be studied in this sub-area. This study
will explore an accessible route from Main Street, paralleling the tracks heading east towards the parking
lot and existing trail. This would likely involve redefining the paved surfaces to clearly demarcate the
multiuse path apart from the railroad track, relying on obtaining rights to do so. If determined to be
feasible, this would be advanced through design development and may supplement the cantilevered
boardwalk in sub-area 7 or provide an alternative route if that cantilevered boardwalk is not feasible.

9 - Multipurpose Trail
This subarea includes updates to the existing trail that may include: reconstruction and repaving of the
trail if necessary or desired, pedestrian lighting, trail furnishings, small plazas for overlooks, and selected

locations for public art. This may also include screening of the power substation. VHB will rely on
information from HL Turner related to floodplain elevations and restrictions and will likely avoid adding
fill as part f any trail enhancements.

VHB will also examine potential landscape enhancements along the river’s edge to enhance aesthetics
and control invasives.

id - New Floating Dock + Access Ramp

This area will include the assessment and conceptual design of a new pedestrian ramp and floating dock
to provide improved river access. The ramp and dock are envisioned to be floating to avoid concerns with
filling within the floodway and removable to prevent winter damage. HL Turner will conduct early due
diligence to determine the feasibility of this structure.

11 - Existing Trail Improvements

This sub area may include updates to the existing trail that would include: reconstruction and repaving of
the trail where appropriate or necessary, lighting, trail furnishings, small plazas for overlooks or pause
places, and selected locations for public art. This area may be explored for potential flood storage if flood
mitigation is needed due to proposed filling elsewhere.

12 - Riverbank Restoration + New Access

This sub area will likely include enhancing the space between the paved trail and the water’s edge. VHB
will examine potential improvements along the river’s edge to enhance aesthetics, control invasives,
improve resiliency, and potentially treat stormwater. There may also be opportunities for small overlooks,
and selected locations for display of public art, signage and lighting. The City is currently addressing the
invasives problem in advance of this project, but there may be opportunities to modify the ground cover
on the banks to control invasives long term. VHB will rely on guidance from HL Turner on floodplain
elevations and restrictions on filling.

13- ADA Accessible Ramp to Cotton Transfer Bridge

An ADA accessible bike/pedestrian ramp will be developed to connect the ground level multiuse path up
to the Cotton Transfer pedestrian bridge. The intent will be to utilize similar design elements as the
existing ADA ramp on the other side of the river. The work will be done with consideration for avoiding
impacts to the floodplain and floodway. VHB will coordinate with Lumen Design Studio for lighting the
structure. This project component is a good candidate for an accelerated schedule and “early success”
assuming environmental permitting will not hold it back.

i4- Concept Design for Trail

This sub area includes the conceptual design of the trial to connect westerly toward the broad Street
Parkway and possibly beyond. This area will require close coordination with the land owner to determine
how the trail would integrate into their development plans.

Humane Society

for Greater Nashua

6 September 2019

Ms. Cheryl Linder-Morgan
Assistant to Mayor

City Hall

229 Main Street

Nashua NH 03060

Dear Cheryl,

According to Ordinance 19-047, the city of Nashua has established an
Animal and Dog Park Advisory Committee. A member of the Humane
Society for Greater Nashua (HSFN) has been appointed to this
committee.

As CEO of the Humane Society, | am recommending that Ms. Becky
Longval represent HSFN. Ms. Longval has served as Director of
Animal Care Services during my tenure as President and

CEO. Her background and experience would make her an asset to the

group.

| have attached her bio for your review. Please do not hesitate to
contact me personally if additional information is required. We look
forward to being part of this education effort and the development of a
dog park for the City of Nashua.

Sincerely,

na

Douglas A. Barry, CAE
President and CEO

Board of Trustees

Sarah Murphy, MBA
Board Chair

Joan Lehoullier, EdD
Vice Chair

Brian Rourke, MS, CPA, CIA
Treasurer

Carla L. Reardon
Secretary

Trustees

Mary Anne Cacciola
Carolyn Cline, MS

Jim Friend

Nancy Gerardi

Jennifer Gureckis, CPA
Deniece Johnson, KPA CTP, CCFT
Borina Lanza, MS, MBA
Jana McMillan

Kari Oldach

Cheryl Puerfing, PsyD
Kristin Schepici

Ishaan Shandil, MS
Melina Taylor

Rhonda Voss

Douglas A. Barry, CAE
PresidentiCEO

24 Ferry Road
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 889-2275
www. hsin.org

A Humane Care Center Serving New Hampshire Since 1900