Information for Meeting of Downtown Vitality Committee
Tuesday April 11, 2017 6:00 PM EDT

I. Call to Order 

II. Review and approval of March 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes 

III. Committee Membership and Organization 

IV. New Business:

A.	Announcement and discussion of Downtown Athol Marketing Analysis/Study MDI Grant Award
B.	Downtown Parking Map and App – Feedback Needed to Complete Draft Map
C.	Parking Benefits District Information
D.	Downtown Vitality Committee Mission Statement
 
V. Old Business: 

A.	Concerns of Downtown Business Owners - Direct Business Owner Considerations

1.	Businesses Aesthetics
2.	Downtown Events
3.	New Businesses Recruitment 
4.	Seasonal Decorations

B.	Concerns of Downtown Business Owners - Maintenance of Downtown - 

1.	Streetscape Maintenance 
2.	Parking Meters 
3.	Crosswalk Management
4.	Municipal Parking Lot (off Exchange Street) Management 

D. Concerns of Downtown Business Owners - Public Safety

1.	Discussion of increased police presence on Main Street and Downtown in general
2.	Discussion on Public Safety Issues impacting Downtown and potential improvement ideas

VI. Scheduling of next meeting 

VII. Adjournment