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4 slides, monkey bars and other climbing apparatus, and a 2 -bay swing set (two tot swings and two belt swings). A total of $170,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds was appropriated at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and the scope for the project includes the demolition and removal of existing equipment, replacement of the playground and swing set, installation of new safety surfacing, providing access to the play structure and swing set, furnishing new site amenities such as signage, park bench, and trash receptacle, and the installation of two ADA - accessible paths: one from the playground to the path by the Arlington Reservoir and one from the playground to the basketball court. It is anticipated that this project will begin in Summer/Fall 2022 and it should be noted that this schedule is tentative and subject to change. Mr. Coleman notified the Committee that there were three community meetings during the public engagement process for this project. The initial kick-off meeting was held on October 27, 2021 and gave people a chance to provide input on the new playground. Staff then worked with three different playground designers and these designs were shared at the second community meeting, which took place on December 8, 2021. Those in attendance at that meeting provided comments and feedback on the three different designs. The playground designers made modifications to the designs based on the feedback that was received and the modified designs were presented and reviewed and the third community meeting, which was held on January 12, 2022. Based on the feedback that was received, one of the playground designs was eliminated from consideration and two options (Option A and Option B) were presented to the Committee. A series of renderings that demonstrated the various features and play components for both Option A and Option B were shown. Members of the Committee expressed their support for Option B based on the connectivity provided by the poured -in-place (PIP) safety surfacing, the unique underdeck climber, and the monkey bars and swings. Rick DeAngelis made the following motion: "Based on the many factors that were taken into consideration, such as the project budget, playground designer and installer, and neighborhood feedback, the Recreation Committee moves to proceed with Option B for the playground replacement at Rindge Park." Christian Boutwell seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 6-0 to approve this motion. Lexington Little League Banner Request Ara Najarian, President of Lexington Little League (LLL), presented a field sponsorship proposal and the presentation slides are attached to the meeting minutes. Mr. Najarian explained that the conversation was to discuss the feasibility of including sponsorship signs for local companies at the baseball and softball fields in Lexington. Mr. Najarian viewed this as a win-win opportunity for LLL and Lexington -based businesses. The proposal called for 6-8 banners to be placed at each field and the locations up for consideration are the Center 92 softball field and Center 94 Little League field (Fitzgerald Field) or the Lincoln 91 Little League field and Lincoln 92 softball field. The dimensions for the signs are 4' x 8' and clips would be used to attach them to the fences. The preference would be to leave the signs up for the duration of the spring and summer seasons and sponsorship opportunities would be limited to Lexington businesses and organizations. Mr. Najarian provided an overview of the reach and exposure that the signs would potentially have, which are highlighted on the presentation slides. Based on the proposed cost of $600 per sign, it is estimated that the net revenue would be between $5,400-$7,200 and that revenue would be put into the LLL program. These funds could be used in a variety of different ways including general expenses such as scholarships, infrastructure needs, new and upgraded equipment, and long-term upgrades. Mr. Najarian added that LLL has increased its participant fee in 2022 for the first time in six years. Rick DeAngelis noted that the issue of signs is addressed in the Town by-laws. Suzie Barry added that in the Select Board regulation on park and recreational facilities, item 98 states that it is forbidden "to post, paint, affix, or display any sign, notice, placard, or advertising device; or engage in business, sell, or expose for sale, or give away any goods, wares or circulars." It was 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421