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Regular Meeting

Lowell, MA · January 31, 2024

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City of Lowell • Board of Parks Recreation Department • recreation@lowellma.gov 107 Merrimack Street, 4th Floor • Lowell, MA 01852 P: 978.674-4175 • F: 978.970.4065 • www.lowellma.gov Lowell Board of Parks Meeting Minutes DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 TIME: 6:00PM LOCATION: Mayor’s Reception Room, 375 Merrimack St. 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 PRESENT: John Linnehan, Chairman Ryan Rourke, Vice Chairman Tom Caunter, Member Keith Rudy, Member Kah Ndi, Member Shannon Cohan, Superintendent of Parks MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00PM by Chairman J. Linnehan 1. Lowell High School - Release of Permit Dates BOARD NEEDS TO VOTE: Lowell High School has agreed to release the following dates from their permit(s) for: A. Item 22 | KIDS Baseball @ Cawley Stadium Sunday, June 09, 2024 and Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Rain Date) Motion was made by R. Rourke to release the requested dates from LHS. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. B. Item 29 | Veteran's Event @ Shedd Park Saturday, June 08, 2024 and Sunday, June 09, 2024 (Rain Date) Motion was made by K. Rudy to release the requested dates from LHS. Seconded by T. Caunter Approved Unanimously. 2. Peter Faticanti (Lowell Recreation Dept) - Lowell Recreation Programs A. SUMMER PROGRAMS Scullin Park - Greenspace June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Gage Field - Basketball Court Gage Field - Gage I & II Gage Field - Gage Tennis Courts I & II Gage Field - Martin "Mickey" Finn Little League Baseball Field Gage Field - Volleyball Court Gage Field - Whalen Senior League Baseball Field June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Highland Park - Basketball Courts I, II & III Page | 1 Highland Park - Bob Vigeant Instructional T-Ball Field Highland Park - Deck Hockey Rink Highland Park - DeCosta Field Highland Park - Loucraft Field June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM LeBlanc Park - Joseph McNamara Little League Field LeBlanc Park - LeBlanc Soccer Field LeBlanc Park - Ronald H LeBlanc Baseball Field June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Shedd Park - Cahill-Perrin Little League Field Shedd Park - Edward F Finnegan Basketball Court Shedd Park - Krysiak Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts on Boylston St. Courts I & II Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Picnic Area I-In Front of Pyne School Shedd Park - Tennis Backboard I & II Shedd Park - Track June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 B. FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC Stoklosa School Park - Multipurpose Field April 10 - October 30, 2024 | Wednesdays | 5:00PM-9:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve both requests for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 3. Daisy Delgado - Scholarship Fundraiser Daisy is requesting to host a scholarship fundraiser in her son’s honor to raise funds for Greater Lowell Tech students for the second year in a row. The funds will go towards uniforms for the auto-tech students that the school doesn’t provide. Last year, they raised over $8,000. The event will include cooking and serving food, raffles, music, and a fire truck will come on site for children. This event is for the youth, so the fee has been reduced to $240.00. Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00AM-6:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hours X 2 = $240.00 TOTAL FEE = $240.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $240.00. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 4. Tara Perry - Craft Fairs A. Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, July 13, 2024 9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 (Rain Date) 9:00AM-5:00PM Saturday, August 10, 2024 9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, August 11, 2024 (Rain Date) 9:00AM-5:00PM Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00AM-5:00PM Page | 2 Sunday, September 15, 2024 (Rain Date) 9:00AM-5:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100.00 per date X 6 dates = $600.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hours X 2 = $240.00 per date X 3 dates = $720.00 (Dependent on which date is used, per weekend) - Account Credit of $340.00 to be applied TOTAL FEE = $980.00 B. Fort Hill Park - Greenspace Saturday, June 15, 2024 9:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Rain Date) 9:00AM-3:00PM Saturday, October 05, 2024 9:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, October 06, 2024 (Rain Date) 9:00AM-3:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3 = $75.00 per date X 4 dates = $300.00 TOTAL FEE = $300.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve both requests for a total fee of $1,280.00. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. TOTAL FEE for A + B = $1,280.00 5. Jhonnatha Cheam (Clemente Park Committee) - Yearly Park Use/Maintenance of Park Clemente Park - Pailin Volleyball Courts I - VII Clemente Park - Basketball Courts I & II Clemente Park - Concession Stand April 01 - October 31, 2024 | Sunday - Saturday | 7:00AM-9:00PM THIS FEE IS TYPICALLY WAIVED BY THE BOARD OF PARKS. Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Ndi. Approved Unanimously. 6. Betsy Rivera-Garcia (New Haven Church) - Church Services/Outreach New Haven Church, Lowell is requesting these (3) dates to do church services and outreach. Nothing will be for sale. Item 6A is a request for their annual outdoor church service and picnic for the church, with ~30 people expected in attendance. Items 6B and 6C are community church events for the youth, so those fees have been reduced to $0. A. Shedd Park - Pavilion Sunday, June 02, 2024 10:00AM-2:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hours = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $170.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the request for a fee of $170.00. Seconded by R. Rourke. Approved Unanimously. B. Stoklosa School Park - Multipurpose Field Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:00PM-3:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Rudy to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Page | 3 C. North Common - Stage Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:00PM-2:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Rudy to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. TOTAL FEE for A - C = $170.00 7. Jacquelynn Coles - Juneteenth Celebration This is Jacquelynn’s third year hosting this community event. This year they are hoping to celebrate the famous Lowell basketball player, Bucky Lew, and the author who wrote about him, Chris Boucher, along with ragtime music and their normal Juneteenth festivities: cooking, games, music, and boating (weather/water permitting). This event will be for the community, so the fee has been reduced. Muldoon Park - Gazebo Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:00PM-6:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Rudy to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 8. Sally Coulter (Lowell Democratic City Committee) - LDCC Picnic LDCC is requesting this date to host a Democratic Picnic for Lowell and Greater Lowell to which officials will be invited. They would like to set up tables and chairs, have music, use of a charcoal grill, and additional picnic food brought to the event. They’re requesting the use of the bathrooms, electricity, and parking lots. Their estimated headcount is ~65-90 people. Shedd Park - Pavilion Sunday, August 04, 2024 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 (Fee waived) Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $120.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for a reduced fee of $120.00. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 9. Catherine Fiorino (Immaculate Conception School) - School Events Bathrooms will be needed for these events. A. FIELD DAY Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Tuesday, June 11, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 B. WALK-A-THON Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Friday, October 04, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve both requests for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Page | 4 10. Cheryl Saba (SJA Summer Basketball League) - Concessions Carolyn Dozois represented this request. Father Maguire Playground - Concession Stand July 01 - September 01, 2024 | Sunday - Saturday | 7:00AM-9:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Ndi. Approved Unanimously. 11. Blanca Munoz - Community Event This request is for the community to come together and utilize the time and space for both adults and kids to play volleyball, soccer, etc. for free. Blanca funds the permit but does not charge the community members to attend because she wants to give back to the community. This is Blanca's third year requesting this permit. A. Stoklosa School Park - Basketball Court I April 06 - October 27, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 56 dates = $2,800.00 Motion was made by K. Rudy to approve the request for a fee of $2,800.00. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. B. Stoklosa School Park - Multipurpose Field June 02 - October 27, 2024 | Sundays | 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Rudy to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. TOTAL FEE FOR A + B = $2,800.00 12. Maria Claudio (Roberto Clemente League) - Games, Practices, Tournaments/Events A. GAMES/PRACTICES North Common - Carney Softball Field April 18 - September 30, 2024 | Monday-Friday | 4:00PM-6:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 The requestor did not show so the request was DENIED. B. TOURNAMENTS/EVENTS North Common - Carney Softball Field April 20 - September 28, 2024 | Saturdays | 10:00AM-6:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 The requestor did not show so the request was DENIED. 13. Nolan Mckinnon (Ecumenical Athletic Association) - EAA Soccer Carolyn Dozois represented this request. Edwards St Park - Edward J Walsh Youth Soccer Complex September 02 - November 08, 2024 | Monday-Friday | 1:30PM-5:30PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. Page | 5 14. Joshua Luna (Arca De Refugio) - Church Outing Samara Ortiz represented this request. This will be their second year requesting the Pavilion for their church outing and will be celebrating their 40th anniversary. They are requesting use of the bathrooms, electricity, food/charcoal grilling, music. Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, August 24, 2024 7:00AM-7:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 6 = $150.00 (Fee Waived) Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour X 3 = $360.00 TOTAL FEE = $360.00 Motion was made by K. Ndi to approve the request for a reduced fee of $360.00. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 15. Joanne Downing (Bartlett Community Partnership School) - Bartlett School Field Trip Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Track Shedd Park - Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Court Shedd Park - Gresco Baseball Field Shedd Park - Robert G. Gallagher Little League Field Shedd Park - Tennis Backboards I & II Shedd Park - Elmer P. Rynne Tennis Courts I - VI Friday, June 07, 2024 8:00AM-2:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 16. Wendy Jepson (Greater Lowell Road Runners) - 5K Road Race Wendy is the director of Berna’s Great Legs 5k. BGL 5K started in 1982 and is the second oldest women’s only 5k in the country. The race used to run out of Cawley Stadium when it first started, but for several years they were running out of the Reilly Elementary School. Due to participation growth, they are requesting to use Cawley Stadium again moving forward for their races. It’s 100% non-profit race and all proceeds will go to the House of Hope, which is a women’s only homeless shelter in Lowell. They also want to add a youth component to the race this year called the “little miss race”, which is for youth girls under the age of 7 to run one lap around the track and introduce them to running. Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - William "Billy" Rizos Turf Field Thursday, July 18, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM Resident Adult Fee $200.00/4hr block X 2 = $400.00 (Fee Waived) PER SHANNON COHAN, A CUSTODIAN SHOULD BE ON SITE UNTIL 10:00PM TOTAL FEE = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Ndi to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. Page | 6 17. Joy Sorota (J. G. Pyne Arts Magnet) - School Field Days A. ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY Donahue Park - Little League Baseball Field / Softball Field Friday, June 07, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 B. MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAY Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Track Shedd Park - Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Ct Shedd Park - Cahill-Perrin Little League Field Shedd Park - Tennis Backboards I & II Wednesday, June 12, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve both requests for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 18. Kerry Reynolds - Shower Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00AM-2:00PM Non-Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 2 = $200.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $320.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the request for a fee of $320.00. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 19. Katie Doherty (Bailey School) - Field Trip / Use of Splash Pad Linda Tudryn represented this request. Shedd Park - Pavilion (+ USE OF SPLASH PAD) Thursday, June 06, 2024 10:00AM-2:00PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (Rain Date) 10:00AM-2:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 20. Kristen Ritchotte - Wedding Ceremony Kristen is requesting the use of Lucy Larcom Park for a wedding ceremony. They are not planning to have any powered elements, but plan to have seating for guests and a tent to shelter from the weather. They plan to have guests arrive by 5:30pm and the ceremony by 6:30pm. They will have 100 guests max, as their reception is being held at Cobblestones; they will not be bringing in a porta potty as the guests can use Cobblestone's facilities. Their s eating/tent vendor will complete set up and break down within the requested timeframe. CONSTRUCTION MAY CONFLICT WITH THIS REQUEST. Lucy Larcom Park - Greenspace Saturday, June 22, 2024 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 (Fee Waived) Page | 7 TOTAL FEE = $0.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by R. Rourke. Approved Unanimously. 21. Jennie Page (Liberians in Lowell) - Kickball/Soccer THIS REQUEST MAY CONFLICT WITH LOWELL YOUTH SOCCER. Hovey Field - Field I June 10 - September 13, 2024 5:00PM-7:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25.00 per date X 56 dates = $1,400.00 This item has been tabled until the next Board of Parks meeting. 22. Jeffrey Boian (KIDS) - Baseball Game This request is for Kids in disability sports annual baseball game vs top level sponsors Home Depot and American Carpet. They would like to grill hot dogs and hamburgers and have an ice cream truck vendor on site for an hour. They are also requesting PA access for the national anthem and player introductions. Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Alumni Field Sunday, June 09, 2024 9:00AM-1:00PM Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Rain Date) 9:00AM-1:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 (Dependent on which date is used) TOTAL FEE = $120.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $120.00. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 23. Robert Sherbs (Greater Lowell Kiwanis) - Spring Fling Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, April 06, 2024 7:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, April 07, 2024 (Rain Date) 7:00AM-3:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour X 2 = $240.00 (Dependent on which date is used) TOTAL FEE = $240.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $240.00. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 24. Joseph Ofosu (Multicultural Aids Coalition) - Annual Health Cup Tournament Joseph is requesting the use of Cawley Stadium for the MAC’s annual health cup tournament. Shannon Cohan noted that the Carvalho Soccer field was currently being reviewed for renovations and that it most likely won’t be available during the summer. He suggested the use of the Field Hockey Field instead, along with the turf field for their event. Cawley Stadium Memorial Complex - William "Billy" Rizos Turf Field Cawley Stadium Memorial Complex - Field Hockey Field Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00AM-7:00PM Resident Adult Fee $200.00/4hr block X 6 = $1,200.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour X 3 = $360.00 Page | 8 TOTAL FEE = $1,560.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the request for a fee of $1,560.00. Seconded by R. Rourke. Approved Unanimously. 25. Kathryn Nowoswiat (Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples) - Family Wellness Day Fundraiser Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples is a non-profit organization supporting women who are expecting or are already moms to twins or higher order multiples. They are looking to host a family field day/wellness day fundraiser. South Common - Purtell Multipurpose Field South Common - Track Saturday, June 01, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100.00 (Fee Waived) TOTAL FEE = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Ndi to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by R. Rourke. Approved Unanimously. 26. Orlando Aponte (The Ville Softball) - Softball League / Donations for Park Renovations Orlando is requesting the use of Harry Allen Field for softball tournaments. Orlando would like to raise money from those tournaments and donate it back towards renovations for Harry Allen Field, as it is a big part of their softball community. They have previously been able to raise funds and donate it back to the community of Lowell in numerous ways, especially towards House of Hope, LPD, LFD and PYO baseball. Shannon Cohan noted that Harry Allen Field will be renovated in 2025. Keith Rudy suggested instead of donating the money back to the park before renovations start next year, they should continue donating it to areas in the community, as the renovations will be done from State or Local funding sources already. 5/26/24 is no longer needed and can be removed from the request. St. Louis Playground - Harry Allen Field April 28 - July 21, 2024 12:00PM-4:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 12 dates = $600.00 (Fee Waived) TOTAL FEE = $0.00 Motion was made by K. Ndi to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 27. Gilbert Vigeant (Lowell Girls Softball) – Tournaments/Concessions A. McPherson Park – Concession Stand May 11 – August 11, 2024 | Friday – Sunday | 8:00AM-8:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. B. McPherson Park - M1 - Farley Softball Field Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Fridays June 21, July 05, 19, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, July 13, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturdays May 25, June 01, 08, 15, 22, July 06, 20, 27, August 10, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00AM-8:00PM Page | 9 Sunday, July 14, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM Sunday, August 11, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Sundays May 12, 26, June 02, 09, 16, 23, July 07, 21, 28, August 04, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM McPherson Park - M2 - Sweatt Softball Field Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Fridays June 21, July 05, 19, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturdays July 13, August 10, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturdays May 11, 25, June 01, 08, 15, 22, July 06, 20, 27, August 03, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM Sundays June 02, August 11, 2024 8:00AM-2:00PM Sundays June 16, August 04, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Sundays May 12, 26, June 09, 23, July 07, 21, 28, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM McPherson Park - M3 - Vigeant Softball Field Fridays July 05, 12, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Fridays June 21, July 19, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, July 06, 2024 8:00AM-2:00PM Saturdays July 13, August 10, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturdays May 11, 25, June 01, 08, 15, 22, July 20, 27, August 03, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 8:00AM-12:00PM Sundays June 02, July 07, 21, August 11, 2024 8:00AM-2:00PM Sundays June 16, July 28, August 04, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Sundays May 12, 26, June 09, 23, 2024 8:00AM-6:00PM * NO FEE BREAKDOWN IS AVAILABLE - BOARD NEEDS TO DETERMINE PERMIT FEE FOR THIS USER. * LOWELL GIRLS' SOFTBALL WAS CHARGED $9,900 FY2023 PERMITS. ESTIMATED FEE BASED OFF FY2023 FEE STRUCTURE OF $150.00 PER FIELD X 3 FIELDS PER DAY (MAX) = $450.00 PER DAY $150.00 per field X 3 fields = $450.00 per day $450.00 per day (for 3 fields) X 27 days (for 3 fields) = $12,150.00 $12,150.00 + $300.00 (for 2 fields on 08/03/24) = $12,450.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE = $12,450.00 - Account Credit of $800.00 to be applied TOTAL FEE = $11,650.00 Motion was made by R. Rourke to approve the request for a fee of $11,650.00. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. 28. Hetal Patel / Sabeeh Ehsan - Cricket Groups A. HETAL PATEL'S REQUEST Hovey Field - Field I June 01 - September 01, 2024 | Saturdays | 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 14 dates = $700.00 TOTAL FEE = $700.00 B. SABEEH EHSAN'S REQUEST(S) Hovey Field - Field I A. April 13 & 14, 2024 | Saturday & Sunday | 8:30AM-12:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 2 dates = $100.00 Page | 10 B. April 20 – May 19, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:30AM-6:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5 = $125.00 per date X 10 dates = $1,250.00 C. June 01 – August 24, 2024 |Saturdays | 12:00PM-6:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3 = $75.00 per date X 13 dates = $975.00 D. June 02 – August 18, 2024 | Sundays | 8:30AM-6:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5 = $125.00 per date X 12 dates = $1,500.00 E. August 25 – October 13, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:30AM-6:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5 = $125.00 per date X 13 dates = $1,625.00 F. October 19 - November 03, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:30AM-12:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 6 dates = $300.00 TOTAL FEE = $5,750.00 Motion was made by T. Caunter to approve the requested dates/times, but table approving the fees until the Feb meeting so they can be corrected. Seconded by K. Rudy. Approved Unanimously. 29. Roberto Dei (CASE & City Manager's Offices) - Veteran's Event The City Manager & CASE Offices are requesting these (2) dates for a Veteran's Event. They will be using the track as a racecourse and are hoping to do a "touch a truck" segment at the park. They will need the parking lots for the public and use of the greenspace surrounding the Pavilion. Only the Pavilion, Track, and Gresco Baseball Field will be utilized for this event. They are requesting the other park areas as well to ensure no activities will be scheduled and create conflict. Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Track Shedd Park - Gresco Baseball Field Shedd Park - Cahill-Perrin Little League Field (Not being used) Shedd Park - Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Court (Not being used) Shedd Park - Elmer P. Rynne Tennis Courts I - VI (Not being used) Shedd Park - Kelly L. Page Softball Field (Not being used) Shedd Park - Krysiak Tennis/Pickleball Courts on Boylston St. Courts I & II (Not being used) Shedd Park - Robert G. Gallagher Little League Field (Not being used) Shedd Park - Tennis Backboard I & II (Not being used) Saturday, June 08, 2024 8:00AM-4:00PM Sunday, June 09, 2024 (Rain Date) 8:00AM-4:00PM FEES ARE WAIVED FOR CITY EVENTS. Motion was made by K. Rudy to approve the request for no fee. Seconded by T. Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Motion to adjourn by R. Rourke. Seconded by K. Rudy. MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:57PM Page | 11

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City of Lowell • Board of Parks Recreation Department • recreation@lowellma.gov 107 Merrimack Street, 4th Floor • Lowell, MA 01852 P: 978.674-4175 • F: 978.970.4065 • www.lowellma.gov Lowell Board of Parks Meeting Agenda DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 TIME: 6:00PM LOCATION: Mayor’s Reception Room, 375 Merrimack St. 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 1. Lowell High School - Release of Permit Dates BOARD NEEDS TO VOTE: Lowell High School has agreed to release the following dates from their permit(s) for: A. Item 22 | KIDS Baseball @ Cawley Stadium Sunday, June 09, 2024 and Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Rain Date) B. Item 29 | Veteran's Event @ Shedd Park Saturday, June 08, 2024 and Sunday, June 09, 2024 (Rain Date) 2. Peter Faticanti (Lowell Recreation Dept) - Lowell Recreation Programs A. SUMMER PROGRAMS Scullin Park - Greenspace June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Gage Field - Basketball Court Gage Field - Gage I & II Gage Field - Gage Tennis Courts I & II Gage Field - Martin "Mickey" Finn Little League Baseball Field Gage Field - Volleyball Court Gage Field - Whalen Senior League Baseball Field June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Highland Park - Basketball Courts I, II & III Highland Park - Bob Vigeant Instructional T-Ball Field Highland Park - Deck Hockey Rink Highland Park - DeCosta Field Highland Park - Loucraft Field June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM LeBlanc Park - Joseph McNamara Little League Field LeBlanc Park - LeBlanc Soccer Field LeBlanc Park - Ronald H LeBlanc Baseball Field June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Shedd Park - Cahill-Perrin Little League Field Shedd Park - Edward F Finnegan Basketball Court Shedd Park - Krysiak Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts on Boylston St. Courts I & II Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Picnic Area I-In Front of Pyne School Shedd Park - Tennis Backboard I & II Shedd Park - Track June 24 - August 23, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:00AM-4:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Page | 1 B. FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC Stoklosa School Park - Multipurpose Field April 10 - October 30, 2024 | Wednesdays | 5:00PM-9:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 3. Daisy Delgado - Scholarship Fundraiser Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 10:00AM-6:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hours X 2 = $240.00 TOTAL FEE = $340.00 4. Tara Perry - Craft Fairs A. Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 9:00AM-5:00PM (Rain Date) Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 9:00AM-5:00PM (Rain Date) Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, September 15, 2024 | 9:00AM-5:00PM (Rain Date) Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100.00 per date X 6 dates = $600.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hours X 2 = $240.00 per date X 3 dates = $720.00 (Dependent on which date is used, per weekend) TOTAL FEE = $1,320.00 B. Fort Hill Park - Greenspace Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 9:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, June 16, 2024 | 9:00AM-3:00PM (Rain Date) Saturday, October 05, 2024 | 9:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, October 06, 2024 | 9:00AM-3:00PM (Rain Date) Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3 = $75.00 per date X 4 dates = $300.00 TOTAL FEE = $300.00 TOTAL FEE for A + B = $1,620.00 5. Jhonnatha Cheam (Clemente Park Committee) - Yearly Park Use/Maintenance Of Park Clemente Park - Pailin Volleyball Courts I - VII Clemente Park - Basketball Courts I & II Clemente Park - Concession Stand April 01 - October 31, 2024 | Sunday - Saturday | 7:00AM-9:00PM THIS FEE IS TYPICALLY WAIVED BY THE BOARD OF PARKS. 6. Betsy Rivera-Garcia (New Haven Church) - Church Services/Outreach New Haven Church, Lowell is requesting these (3) dates to do church services and outreach. Nothing will be for sale. A. Shedd Park - Pavilion Sunday, June 02, 2024 | 10:00AM-2:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hours = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $170.00 Page | 2 This request is for their annual outdoor church service and picnic for the church, with ~30 people expected in attendance. B. Stoklosa School Park - Multipurpose Field Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 1:00PM-3:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25.00 TOTAL FEE = $25.00 C. North Common - Stage Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 12:00PM-2:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25.00 TOTAL FEE = $25.00 TOTAL FEE for A - C = $220.00 7. Jacquelynn Coles - Juneteenth Celebration Muldoon Park - Gazebo Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 12:00PM-6:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3 = $75.00 TOTAL FEE = $75.00 8. Sally Coulter (Lowell Democratic City Committee) - LDCC Picnic LDCC is requesting this date to host a Democratic Picnic for Lowell and Greater Lowell to which officials will be invited. They would like to set up a tent for inclement weather, use of a charcoal grill, and additional picnic food brought to the event. They are requesting the use of the bathrooms, parking lots, and electricity for the use of a microphone. Their estimated headcount is ~65-90 people. Shedd Park - Pavilion Sunday, August 04, 2024 | 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $170.00 9. Catherine Fiorino (Immaculate Conception School) - School Events A. FIELD DAY Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 B. WALK-A-THON Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Friday, October 04, 2024 | 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 10. Cheryl Saba (SJA Summer Basketball League) - Concessions Father Maguire Playground - Concession Stand July 01 - September 01, 2024 | Sunday - Saturday | 7:00AM-9:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Page | 3 11. Blanca Munoz - Community Event This request is for the community to come together and utilize the time and space for both adults and kids to play volleyball, soccer, etc. for free. Blanca funds the permit but does not charge the community members to attend because she wants to give back to the community. This is Blanca's third year requesting this permit. Stoklosa School Park - Basketball Court I April 06 - October 27, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 56 dates = $2,800 OR Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Stoklosa School Park - Multipurpose Field June 02 - October 27, 2024 | Sundays | 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 22 dates = $1,100 OR Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 TOTAL FEE = $3,900 OR $0.00 12. Maria Claudio (Roberto Clemente League) - Games, Practices, Tournaments/Events A. GAMES/PRACTICES North Common - Carney Softball Field April 18 - September 30, 2024 | Monday-Friday | 4:00PM-6:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 B. TOURNAMENTS/EVENTS North Common - Carney Softball Field April 20 - September 28, 2024 | Saturdays | 10:00AM-6:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 13. Nolan Mckinnon (Ecumenical Athletic Association) - EAA Soccer Edwards St Park - Edward J Walsh Youth Soccer Complex September 02 - November 08, 2024 | Monday-Friday | 1:30PM-5:30PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 14. Joshua Luna (Arca De Refugio) - Church Outing Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 7:00AM-7:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 6 = $150.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour X 3 = $360.00 TOTAL FEE = $510.00 15. Joanne Downing (Bartlett Community Partnership School) - Bartlett School Field Trip Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Track Shedd Park - Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Court Shedd Park - Gresco Baseball Field Shedd Park - Robert G. Gallagher Little League Field Shedd Park - Tennis Backboards I & II Shedd Park - Elmer P. Rynne Tennis Courts I - VI Friday, June 07, 2024 | 8:00AM-2:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Page | 4 16. Wendy Jepson (Greater Lowell Road Runners) - 5K Road Race The GLRR are requesting to have their 5K road race. They are also requesting use of the bathrooms and parking lot. Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - William "Billy" Rizos Turf Field Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM Resident Adult Fee $200.00/4hr block X 2 = $400.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $520.00 17. Joy Sorota (J. G. Pyne Arts Magnet) - School Field Days A. ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY Donahue Park - Little League Baseball Field / Softball Field Friday, June 07, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 B. MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAY Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Track Shedd Park - Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Ct Shedd Park - Cahill-Perrin Little League Field Shedd Park - Tennis Backboards I & II Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 18. Kerry Reynolds - Shower Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00AM-2:00PM Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 2 = $200.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 TOTAL FEE = $320.00 19. Katie Doherty (Bailey School) - Field Trip / Use Of Splash Pad Shedd Park - Pavilion (+ USE OF SPLASH PAD) Thursday, June 06, 2024 | 10:00AM-2:00PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 10:00AM-2:00PM (Rain Date) Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 20. Kristen Ritchotte - Wedding Ceremony Kristen is requesting the use of Lucy Larcom Park for a wedding ceremony. They are not planning to have any powered elements, but plan to have seating for guests and a tent to shelter from the weather. They plan to have guests arrive by 5:30pm and conclude the ceremony by 6:30pm. They will have 100 guests max, as their reception is being held at Cobblestones; they will not be bringing in a porta potty as the guests can use Cobblestone's facilities. Their seating/tent vendor will complete set up and break down within the requested timeframe. CONSTRUCTION MAY CONFLICT WITH THIS REQUEST. Lucy Larcom Park - Greenspace Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 4:00PM-8:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 Page | 5 21. Jennie Page (Liberians In Lowell) - Kickball/Soccer THIS REQUEST MAY CONFLICT WITH LOWELL YOUTH SOCCER. Hovey Field - Field I June 10 - September 13, 2024 | 5:00PM-7:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25.00 per date X 56 dates = $1,400.00 22. Jeffrey Boian (KIDS) - Baseball Game This request is for Kids in disability sports annual baseball game vs top level sponsors Home Depot and American Carpet. They would like to grill hot dogs and hamburgers and have an ice cream truck vendor on site for an hour. They are also requesting PA access for the national anthem and player introductions. Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Alumni Field Sunday, June 09, 2024 | 9:00AM-1:00PM Sunday, June 16, 2024 | 9:00AM-1:00PM (Rain Date) Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour = $120.00 (Dependent on which date is used) TOTAL FEE = $120.00 23. Robert Sherbs (Greater Lowell Kiwanis) - Spring Fling Shedd Park - Pavilion Saturday, April 06, 2024 | 7:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, April 07, 2024 | 7:00AM-3:00PM (Rain Date) Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour X 2 = $240.00 (Dependent on which date is used) TOTAL FEE = $240.00 24. Joseph Ofosu (Multicultural Aids Coalition) - Annual Health Cup Tournament Cawley Stadium Memorial Complex - William "Billy" Rizos Turf Field Cawley Stadium Memorial Complex - Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 7:00AM-7:00PM Resident Adult Fee $200.00/4hr block X 6 = $1,200.00 Custodial Fee $120.00/4 hour X 3 = $360.00 TOTAL FEE = $1,560.00 25. Kathryn Nowoswiat (Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples) - Family Wellness Day Fundraiser Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples is a non-profit organization supporting women who are expecting or are already moms to twins or higher order multiples. They are looking to host a family field day/wellness day fundraiser. South Common - Purtell Multipurpose Field South Common - Track Saturday, June 01, 2024 | 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 4 = $100.00 Page | 6 26. Orlando Aponte (The Ville Softball) - Softball League / Donations For Park Renovations Orlando is requesting the use of Harry Allen Filed for softball tournaments. Orlando would like to raise money from those tournaments and donate it back towards renovations for Harry Allen Field, as it is a big part of their softball community. They have previously been able to raise funds and donate it back to the community of Lowell in numerous ways, especially towards House of Hope, LPD, LFD and PYO baseball. St. Louis Playground - Harry Allen Field April 28 - July 21, 2024 | 12:00PM-4:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 13 dates = $650.00 27. Gilbert Vigeant (Lowell Girls Softball) - Tournaments McPherson Park - M1 - Farley Softball Field Friday, July 12, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Fridays June 21, July 05, 19, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturdays May 25, June 01, 08, 15, 22, July 06, 20, 27, August 10, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 8:00AM-8:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 8:00AM-12:00PM Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Sundays May 12, 26, June 02, 09, 16, 23, July 07, 21, 28, August 04, 2024 | 8:00AM- 6:00PM McPherson Park - M2 - Sweatt Softball Field Friday, July 12, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Fridays June 21, July 05, 19, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturdays July 13, August 10, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturdays May 11, 25, June 01, 08, 15, 22, July 06, 20, 27, August 03, 2024 | 8:00AM- 6:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 8:00AM-12:00PM Sundays June 02, August 11, 2024 | 8:00AM-2:00PM Sundays June 16, August 04, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Sundays May 12, 26, June 09, 23, July 07, 21, 28, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM McPherson Park - M3 - Vigeant Softball Field Fridays July 05, 12, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Fridays June 21, July 19, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, July 06, 2024 | 8:00AM-2:00PM Saturdays July 13, August 10, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturdays May 11, 25, June 01, 08, 15, 22, July 20, 27, August 03, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 8:00AM-12:00PM Sundays June 02, July 07, 21, August 11, 2024 | 8:00AM-2:00PM Sundays June 16, July 28, August 04, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Sundays May 12, 26, June 09, 23, 2024 | 8:00AM-6:00PM * NO FEE BREAKDOWN IS AVAILABLE - BOARD NEEDS TO DETERMINE PERMIT FEE FOR THIS USER. * LOWELL GIRLS' SOFTBALL WAS CHARGED $9,900 FY2023 PERMITS. ESTIMATED FEE BASED OFF FY2023 FEE STRUCTURE OF $150.00 PER FIELD X 3 FIELDS PER DAY (MAX) = $450.00 PER DAY $150.00 per field X 3 fields = $450.00 per day $450.00 per day (for 3 fields) X 27 days (for 3 fields) = $12,150.00 $12,150.00 + $300.00 (for 2 fields on 08/03/24) = $12,450.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE = $12,450.00 Page | 7 28. Hetal Patel / Sabeeh Ehsan - Cricket Groups THESE TWO GROUPS HAVE CONFLICTING REQUESTS. HETAL PATEL'S REQUEST Hovey Field - Field I June 01 - September 01, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:00AM-12:00PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 50 dates =$1,400.00 TOTAL FEE = $1,400.00 SABEEH EHSAN'S REQUEST(S) Hovey Field - Field I A. April 13 & 14, 2024 | Saturday & Sunday | 8:30AM-12:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 2 dates = $100.00 B. April 20 - October 13, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:30AM-6:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5 = $125.00 per date X 48 dates = $6,000.00 C. October 19 - November 03, 2024 | Saturdays & Sundays | 8:30AM-12:30PM Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50.00 per date X 6 dates = $300.00 TOTAL FEE = $6,400.00 29. Roberto Dei (CASE & City Manager's Offices) - Veteran's Event The City Manager & CASE Offices' are requesting these (2) dates for a Veteran's Event. They will be using the track as a race course, and are hoping to do a "touch a truck" segment at the park. They will need the parking lots for the public and use of the greenspace surrounding the Pavilion. Only the Pavilion, Track, and Gresco Baseball Field will be utilized for this event. They are requesting the other park areas as well to ensure no activities will be scheduled and create conflict. Shedd Park - Pavilion Shedd Park - Track Shedd Park - Gresco Baseball Field Shedd Park - Cahill-Perrin Little League Field (Not being used) Shedd Park - Edward F. Finnegan Basketball Court (Not being used) Shedd Park - Elmer P. Rynne Tennis Courts I - VI (Not being used) Shedd Park - Kelly L. Page Softball Field (Not being used) Shedd Park - Krysiak Tennis/Pickleball Courts on Boylston St. Courts I & II (Not being used) Shedd Park - Robert G. Gallagher Little League Field (Not being used) Shedd Park - Tennis Backboard I & II (Not being used) Saturday, June 08, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Sunday, June 09, 2024 | 8:00AM-4:00PM (Rain Date) FEES ARE WAIVED FOR CITY EVENTS. Page | 8

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