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figure out a way to coordinate plowing streets and the Bikeway so that street piles don’t block the previously plowed path. Bikeway Paving: Stew reported on a conversation with Engineering about alternatives to the repaving plan. It may make better use of the money available and be better for the Bikeway if rather than repaving the entire surface, only the places needing it are done, and the remaining money is spent of repairing or correcting problems that are causing erosion and other deterioration of the pavement. A special BAC meeting may need to be called to allow us to advise DPW/Engineering before they initiate a contract for the work. Hartwell Ave status: Terry Gleason’s monthly report was read, indicating nothing new for the past several months, except that the bike lane stripes were repainted last week. Carl commented that his commute from Bedford via Maguire and Westview continues to be slower than before the change was made. Conversations between the town and the AFB are being held to see if something can be done to alleviate the afternoon traffic jam leaving the base. The abandoned spur line that runs behind the buildings west of Hartwell was discussed as a possible route. Tri Town meeting: Marita reported that the bumper sticker idea for identifying towns along the bikeway was well received at the last tri-towns meeting. Potential designs for the bumper sticker were discussed. West Lexington Greenway status: Mike reported on status of the WLG master planning project. Basically, the contractor, VHB, is busy producing the draft master plan in preparation for presenting it to the public on May 13. Town Meeting Article 59: Stew reported that the proponents of the article have changed the details we took issue with and it now matches what we had hoped for: at least two bike parking spaces and no maximum number of bike spaces. Trail Count plans: Stew described plans for repeating last fall’s count of users of the Bikeway on May 3 (Saturday) and May 6 (Tuesday). Volunteers should call or email Stew. Discovery Day: Marita asked if we want to have a presence at Discovery Day this year. After discussion it was decided we would find a more suitable and concentrated audience at the Farmers’ Market, so that will be considered as an alternative opportunity. Meeting adjourned. Record of Friends of Lexington Bikeways votes and discussions.