HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-29-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)Lincoln Park Sub - Committee Meeting
November 29, 2012
Present: David Williams, Lynne Wilson, Nell Walker, Brian Kelly, Bob Pressman,Wes Wirth, Wirth
Associates, Karen Simmons, Director of Recreation, Wendy Rudner, liaison
• Karen:
• . Memorial Donation signage plague needs brass to be cleaned and new plexiglass, as it is
smoky /poor visibility, and disservice to all.
• • After a brief discussion Lynne said Sub - committee should fix it.
• • Wes will contact someone he knows who will do this.
• Map signage presented by Wes:
• • New, space -age quality of sign - digital printing, won't fade, graffiti- proof, non - scratch
• • Karen noted how town often has destruction of property
• • Nell noted that interpretive signs look poor and storm resulted in fallen trees on paths
• • Karen said to call Chris Filadoro.
• • Wes will do so.
• - Place at high school entry, Lincoln Park entry, and smaller sign at Kirk Grove
• • Wes displayed full size Nature Path plan. Changes are:
• • Remove pictures, then move title over
• • Specify Theresa and Roberta Lee path on the map and add to green box at bottom of map
• • Place + - by mile, 1/2 mile
• • Add - to Bridge School
• • Add - to Res.
• • Add Kirk Redwood Grove
• • Add "Lower Vinebrook"
• • Show paths in Woodland Garden paths
• • At Plaza, add different sign to highlight azaleas, etc.
• • Change color green to a bit darker
• • Change titles to red, not white
• Change title to Nature and Fitness Path and make lettering bigger
• Granite slabs:
• • Twelve slabs of varying lengths, from Dana Home's foundation, found by David Williams, now
dropped off in Pat's Meadow area
• . Wes proposed two examples:
• • Possibly stack in circular formation
• • Possibly sl. elevated, at top of raised path at Poplar Grove area, some for sitting, some tall,
• with paved pathway to/from
• . Discussion, then agreement on structure layout:
• • 40" x 40" area, with granite on both sides of a middle pathway
• • Brian will ask Mark McCullough to about installation - drill hole, secure pipe in granite and
• secure structure in concrete
• • Karen suggested possibly using CPC funds to install
• • Put information on the new signs - Wes wanted to call structure "Landfill ".
• Brian regarding bathroom progress:
• • Jim McLaughlin dug hole, fenced in area
• • Brian will place a needed slab of aluminum before Monday
• Weather permitting, Monday, is tentative day to start plumbing
• Maintenance storage building:
• Delete separation wall, keep 2 door access same, concession stand ??
• • All will be re- assessed at a later time
• • Financials so far:
• • Have $99,000, less $2,000. for fencing
• • Noted $25,000 from LUSC, $20,000 from lacross, other donations coming in, plus "thank you"
to Bob Pressman for his donation. More sports organizations have committed funds as well,
Brian will follow up with their offers.
• • Obtaining other donations:
• • Karen asked Brian to write a couple paragraphs and she will have it placed in the February
• Lexington Recreation bulletin newsletter
• Brian will also place in Colonial Times and Lexington Minuteman newspapers
• General Park information:
• 2,000 native bulbs have previously been planted
• • 75 native trees planted
• • Partajre (sp.) Landscapers paid $800. on invasives, especially on boardwalk
informal notes by Wendy C. Rudner, Recreation Committee liaison