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The Treasurer’s Report <br /> was given. It is expected that plowing costs will be <br />similar to recent years. The amount donated this year is also similar to past years; <br />however, donations were spread out among 96 donors, each of whom gave a <br />small amount but were clearly grateful that the Bikeway was being plowed. The <br />group agreed that many thanks are in order and talked about signs and ads next <br />year to that effect. It is important to keep the momentum going. <br />There was discussion about some of the ice and snow problems this year, given <br />the nature of the winter weather. Some bike committee volunteers went out and <br />chipped ice, but the melting/freezing cycles unmade most attempts to clear the <br />chronic areas (behind the Depot, at Woburn Street, between Bedford and Hartwell, <br />etc.). There was a conversation about hiring students or others to do this work. <br />FoLB Goals <br />: There was a discussion about spending beyond plowing. Ideas <br />included a new bench on the Bikeway, “Welcome to Lexington” signs, art projects <br />on the Bikeway (e.g., under Maple Street bridge); an honorarium for the LAB <br />instructor who will run a bike smart pilot during Bike Walk ‘n Bus Week; a bike rack <br />donated in Peter Kelley’s honor; a bike repair station for the Bikeway or elsewhere; <br />doggie bag stations <br />. <br />Non-Profit Status Update <br />: The application for retroactive reinstatement of the <br />501(c)(3) status of FoLB has been submitted to the IRS. Sue Rockwell has <br />provided substantial help pro bono getting the paperwork in order, including writing <br />a letter detailing why FoLB should be retroactively reinstated. As a gesture of <br />appreciation, the group agreed to sending her a gift certificate from Wilson Farm. <br />Patriot’s Day: <br /> The group decided against marching this year. <br />Bikeway Cleanup Day <br />: will be Saturday, May 3, at 9 am. <br />Bike Donation Day/Discovery Day <br />: Peggy was contacted by Stephen Bosco of <br />Bikes Not Bombs to hold a Bike Donation Day this year. The group agreed; it will <br />be held on Discovery Day at the end of May. <br />The meeting was adjourned at about 8:30 pm. <br />Next Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 7 pm the Parker Room of the Town Office <br />Building <br />Recorder: Jay Zimmer <br />Editor: Peggy Enders <br /> <br />