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Economic Development Committee

May 18, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·Watch the meeting with Teams: https://tinyurl.com/5n7ut9nt

City Hall Room #105 215 Pleasant Street

Agenda — 13 items

  1. 1 A quorum of the City Council and Historic Commission may be present at this meeting. While no formal votes or actions are anticipated by the City Council, members may participate in the discussion of topics listed on this agenda. This notice is filed to ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law should a quorum of the parent body be present.
  2. 2 Roll Call
  3. 3 Minutes to be Approved
  4. 3 Also Present: Council President Linehan Councillor Winslow-via Teams Maria Luise-Special Assistant to the Mayor-via Teams Michelle Romero-City Planner Alex Pratt-Director OSPCD Zach Lemel-Deputy Director for Business and Economic Development-OSPCD Elena Eimert-Senior Planner-OSPCD Councillor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. There will be audio and video of this meeting via Teams.
  5. 4 Minutes of May 12, 2026 to be approved. 265-26 approved Pass
  6. 5 Business
  7. 6 Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding an Economic Development Package Proposal 256-26 recommended for referral Pass
  8. 7 Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding Commercial Street Economic/Zoning Analysis 257-26 recommended for referral Pass
  9. 8 Other Business
  10. 9 Tabled Papers
  11. 10 Order: That the City Council tasks the Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with respective City staff, to undertake studies and obtain resident input on the infrastructure, environmental, health, and economic considerations data centers may have on the City of Malden and surrounding communities. The Economic Development Committee will report back to the Full Council on the findings from this study and provide a recommendation to determine appropriate zoning districts and use regulations. 253-26
  12. 11 Adjournment adjourned Pass
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