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Page 4 Minutes for the Meeting of May 27, 2008 Mr. Canale stated that the West Lexington Greenway Study will be seeking funds soon to connect the Minuteman Bikeway to the parks bikeway, which will help with future infrastructure and hopes the Selectmen will be able to help get outside funding. Also, the Selectmen should keep the Planning Board advised of information that is provided on the possible Cyber Command mission being located at Hanscom Air Force Base. Mr. Canale also mentioned that there would be a report soon from the Economic Development consultant who is looking at different scenarios. Part of the report will say the town needs to look at the balance between the amount, kind and the impacts of development. There will be a need for guidance from the Selectmen as to what they would like to see. Dawn McKenna plans to bring a citizen petition to the next Annual Town Meeting to define traffic demand management, which will include a contribution to LEXPRESS for any zoning and increase in density changes. She will be looking for guidance from the Planning Board. The Selectmen hope Mrs. McKenna can work with the Planning Board so there will not be a need for a citizen petition. John Rosenberg, Town Meeting Member, believes the Planning Board needs to discuss getting development into Lexington to fill space already available to increase tax revenues at the same time traffic is discussed. Frank Sandy, Town Meeting Member from Precinct 6, asked if incentives that would allow higher density if buildings meet LEED standards could be enforceable. The DPW building is being built to meet the Massachusetts Building Code and will qualify as LEED Silver. When the Planning Board comes before the Selectmen with recommendations, Town Counsel will look at any legal issues. *******************************Planning Board Meeting*************************** At 9:25 the Planning Board meeting reconvened in Room 111.