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Connected City board nominates representative to North Lawrence corridor study task force
Summary
The board discussed representation on a North Lawrence (called North Florence in parts of the conversation) comprehensive corridor study task force, agreed the roster must be set before mid‑October, and approved a board nomination by voice vote; staff will contact the appointee in mid‑October.
Board members discussed appointing a representative from the Connected City advisory board to the North Lawrence comprehensive corridor study task force. Speaker 5 summarized the task force scope — representing a corridor from the airport down to Massachusetts and including riverfront placemaking, transportation and sustainability — and said the roster must be in place by mid‑October.
Board members debated timing and whether to hold a special meeting to make the appointment. Speaker 7 nominated a board member for the task force; Speaker 1 seconded the nomination and the board approved the appointment by voice vote. Staff said they expect to contact the new appointee around mid‑October.
The task force will involve representatives from the city, county planning commissions and township and will focus on transportation, economic development and underutilized areas along the corridor. Staff described a consultant‑coordinated schedule of listening sessions followed by task‑force review of gathered input.
Next steps: staff will notify the appointed board member and coordinate with the consultant on orientation and meeting dates; the board left the detailed selection process open until outreach is completed.
