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RECEIVED 2022 28 Jain, ui °m TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA Review Draft Letter of CPC Support for Munroe Center for the Arts- Ms. Walker updated the Committee on the status of the draft letter of support for the Munroe Center for the Arts. The Munroe Center asked to put the letter on hold until they get closer to applying for a Mass Cultural Council grant. 2021 Needs Assessment Report-The Committee discussed the yearly Needs Assessment Report and Ms. Federico informed the Committee that some edits and comments have been left out of the draft that was circulated and she will send a revised draft. A Public Hearing is scheduled for 12-16-21 at 7:00 PM. LexHAB Guidelines- Mr. Hornig discussed the revised LexHAB guidelines. Mr. Pato questioned why the section on energy efficiency was removed. Mr. Hornig stated that since the Town has an existing energy policy, wording was removed throughout the document to avoid any potential conflict with Town policies. Mr. Pressman stated that he believes LexHAB should not be held to Town policies that private developers do not have to follow. Ms. Walker stated that the cost per unit is much higher than DHCD guidelines for funding. She said that if it is going to cost more per unit to build affordable housing in Lexington than in neighboring communities, the Town should make it a practice to find ways to subsidize the cost. Mr. Kanter asked why there was a dollar amount listed per dwelling. Mr. Hornig stated that it was important to people at the time the Guidelines were first adopted. Ms. Fenollosa asked Mr. Pato what the Select Board would say if the guidelines were eliminated. Mr. Pato stated that it would need to be discussed with the Board but most of the items are reminders. Mr. Horton stated that the guidelines shows the public how the Committee operates and if they are not harmful or restrictive he suggests leaving them in for the public benefit. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Committee will revisit the Guidelines in January. Minutes-After a motion duly made and seconded, the Committee voted by a roll call vote to approve the minutes from the Public Meeting on 11-18-2021 (9-0). Committee Business-The Committee decided to hold a Public Meeting at 4:00 PM on 12-16-21 and Ms. Federico reminded the Committee about the Public Hearing at 7:00 PM on 12-16-21. Ms. Federico reported on the FY21 CPA administrative account and explained the expenditures from the account and stated that $96,142.70 was returned back to the CPF in unspent funds. The total FY21 appropriation was $150,000. After a motion duly made and seconded, the Committee voted by a roll call vote (9-0) to adjourn at 6:23 PM. The following documents were used at the meeting: 1) Community Preservation Fund Balances dated 12-9-2021 2) 116 Vine St. Construction estimate 4