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community outreach and educational programs will largely be funded through fundraising. 4. LexFarm believes it understands the neighborhood issues that the farm activities will bring and Ms. Kern is a neighbor to the farm, living a few houses away. LexFarm and CFO believe that they can manage U -Pick activities. Given that the property includes a farm stand, they will be able to handle U -Pick distribution over multiple days of the week. This will provide for a less traffic /parking demand on the property. 5. LexFarm expressed a commitment and willingness to have ongoing interactions with the neighbors, acknowledging that they expect many different neighborhood concerns, depending on where a neighbor lives. 6. LexFarm acknowledged the severe parking limitations at the site and that they would be unable to accommodate large events at the site, especially during the growing season. Off - season, the parking at the Arlington Reservoir may provide parking options for larger events. 7. LexFarm agreed that they would attend CFC meetings, if asked, and invited a CFC representative to attend their Board of Director meetings. 8. LexFarm sees the need for farm equipment to be the primary capital need over the coming years. Their ability to purchase farm equipment will be dependent on their fund- raising. Over the long term, they also see a need to rebuild the farm stand. 9. LexFarm expressed their concern that the Town is requiring a $30,000 security deposit and believes that these funds will be better used to fund capital equipment. There being no further questions, the interview was concluded. 9:08 a.m. On a unanimous roll call vote, the Committee voted to come out of Executive Session and return to open session. 9:08 a.m. On a unanimous vote, the Committee approved the July 10 meeting Minutes. The Committee /evaluation team future schedule is: Tuesday, July 23, 8 a.m. Interview of second farm entity and begin deliberations as to the most advantageous proposal, if time permits; Wednesday, July 24, 4 p.m. If necessary, continue deliberations in order to make a recommendation to the Town Manager of the award of the farming lease. The meeting was adjourned on a unanimous vote at 9:10 a.m. Minute taker: Carl F. Valente and Rob Addelson Attachment: Interview Questions posed to LexFarm