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would submit an update on all the recent Battle Green projects supported with CPA funds. The Committee voted in a straw vote(7-0-1) to support the project. 9. Minuteman Bikeway Wayfinding Signs—Design Funds, $39,000—Mr. Pinsonneault agreed to speak briefly about this project, though he said Town Engineer, John Livsey would likely present it to the Committee. The project had just been presented to the Committee at the beginning of the meeting, (and to Ms. Rice earlier that day). Ms. Fenollosa opened the discussion by noting her frustration with the late submittal. The Committee had received two late applications in November; this would make the third. Ms. Fenollosa noted that all three projects had been submitted to the Finance Director and Town Manager on time, but had not been immediately identified as CPA-eligible. Town Counsel, Kevin Batt, had been consulted on this latest project and had determined that it was CPA eligible. Mr. Pinsonneault explained that the Wayfinding Sign Design project was an outgrowth of a detailed study funded with state grant monies. The study addressed safety, signage and use of the Bikeway. The Committee held a lengthy discussion of the project, with members expressing concern that Lexington seemed to be shouldering the cost for design work that would benefit Arlington and Bedford. The length of Bikeway in these towns is 3.5 miles and 1 mile respectively. Mr. Pinsonneault reported that the other communities have been contacted regarding signage on the Bikeway, but have chosen not to attend planning meetings for the initiative. Mr. Canale reported on Planning Board involvement in the project, and Ms. Fenollosa noted that some of the signs would need HDC approval. Members took a straw vote on the project (6-0-2), and asked to see Town Counsel's opinion. Mr. Livsey is scheduled to present the project to the CPC on December 18th at 3:00 pm. 10. Budgeting Plan—Mr. Pressman noted that Rob Addelson prepared for the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee a financial planning guide that extends to 2025. He said he would like to see a similar planning document for the CPC,particularly relative to debt service. Members suggested that Mr. Addelson's CPA planning guide would fulfill that need, but it was noted that the guide may not extend far enough. The following documents were presented at the meeting: 1. FY2016 Program Improvement Request Form—Minuteman Bikeway Wayfinding Application. Received December 4, 2014. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Nathalie Rice Administrative Assistant Community Preservation Committee 3