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2.Cary Memorial Building Upgrades - $7,988,000 Patrick Goddard and Mark Barrett were also present for this discussion. Mr. Goddard explained that this project also had a long planning window, with cost estimates not expected to be finalized until February of 2014. He th said he would be meeting with the architects on November 19 and at that time would have more definite cost estimates. He noted, however, that the cost could change as elements of the renovation were added or deleted during the process of BOS approval. (He will be th meeting with Board on December 5.) The Committee was familiar with the details of the project having reviewed it in the FY14 application process. The CPC approved the project in a straw vote (9-0). 3.Visitor Center Renovations - Design Funds - $53,781 Mr. Goddard and Ms. McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee addressed this project. Mr. Barrett remained for the discussion. Ms. McKenna explained that the Visitor Center project had undergone a number of changes in the last year after the project was presented to the CPC for FY14 funding (and ultimately withdrawn). She said there had been numerous community meetings and opportunities for public input, resulting in the issuance of a Revised Programmatic Report. One of the changes to the design is the proposed construction of a significant historical exhibit, which Ms. McKenna said may be designed by a Lexington company, Wonder Cabinet. The interpretive exhibit is expected to cost $400,000. A second change to the proposal was the elimination of two of the three scenarios. Ms. McKenna put forth an argument for the need for the Visitor Center Renovations, explaining the projects benefit to Lexington. She said she would be presenting her proposal to the Board of Selectmen for review/approval. There was a discussion of the three scenarios presented in FY14 project application for the Visitor Center. Ms. McKenna said the present proposal was for Scenario #3, a $2 million dollar project which envisioned an addition and significant renovations to the interior of the building. Mr. Pressman questioned how this project compared to others listed in the Town Wide Facilities Master Plan. Mr. Kanter argued that the Visitor Center project should not be compared to the Fire Station, Police Station and other priority building renovations or construction projects. Mr. Canale echoed this sentiment, stating that the investment in the building and in Lexingtons tourist base was critical to a vibrant downtown. Mr. Cohen asked Mr. Goddard whether the full renovation was needed, to which Mr. Goddard replied that the programmatic needs as approved by the Board of Selectmen would drive the renovations. The CPC voted in a straw poll (2-0-6); two members were in support, six needed more information. 4.Historical Commission Inventory Forms for Listed Buildings - $30,000 Ms. Fenollosa, the Historical Commissions representative to the CPC presented this proposal, and removed herself as Chair in order to make the request. Mr. Wolk chaired the meeting for the presentation. Karen Mullins, Director of Community Development, was present for the discussion. Ms. Fenollosa explained that there were presently 157 properties listed as priority on the Historical Commission Master list of buildings. They represent properties that have been identified as potentially significant over a 30-year period, but for which there has been no funding for research. She said in the course of other properties being studied by various consultants, these properties have been repeatedly identified as worthy of further 2