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seek $185,000 in CPA funds for the acquisition. (The CPC initially voted the project as a placeholder). Munroe Tavern Archaeological Dig- Ms. Fenollosa also reported that Susan Bennett asked if FY16 funds could be made available for the Lexington Historical Society's proposed archaeological dig at Munroe Tavern. The Society wishes to conduct the dig during the upcoming school vacation week in April, shortly after the anticipated close of Annual Town Meeting. Any funds appropriated by Town Meeting are not available until after the close of the last session. Mr. Addelson confirmed that there was enough money in the undesignated fund balance to fund the project and Town Counsel also provided a favorable recommendation of their request to commence the project before it is approved. They did stipulate, however that the risk falls to the Lexington Historical Society and their vendor in the event that the funds are not approved by Town Meeting. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society's (LACS) Parsons Gallery Lighting Renovation- Ms. Fenollosa advised that Town Counsel responded to a question regarding the need for a preservation restriction for the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Parsons Gallery Lighting renovation. They reasoned that a preservation restriction is not required because no fixture in real property is being acquired, pursuant to section 12 of the Community Preservation Act; however a formal, binding agreement with the Society is warranted. Grain MiII Alley Design Implementation- Ms. Fenollosa also reported that Melisa Tintocalis revised the proposal for the Grain Mill Alley project. One of the property's abutters still didn't agree with the original proposal so the possibility of proceeding with just 2/3 of the original design was being explored. The CPC thought it was worth inviting Ms. Tintocalis to a future meeting to discuss the revised plans. Visitors Center Renovation- The Visitors Center Renovation project does not seem likely to move forward as an FY17 CPA project. The project is pending Board of Selectmen input and approval but Ms. Fenollosa said that the design plans appear to favor new construction over renovation of the existing building. She also reported that the Town Manager recommended deferring the project in FY17. Mr. Kanter provided the CPC with a run -down of preliminary positions the Capital Expenditures Committee maintains regarding the FY17 CPA projects: Not Recommended ➢ Grain Mill Alley Design Implementation ➢ LACS Parsons Gallery Lighting Renovation ➢ Antony Park Construction ➢ Granite Forest Pocket Park at Lincoln Park ➢ Visitors Center Renovation Recommended 3