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4 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421 Munroe. This community art center is housed in the old Munroe School and the center rents the building from the Town. Munroe operates its own visual arts and theater programs and summer camp and tenants offer various dance and music programs. The space is typically used for after- school activities during the school year and they utilize both outdoor and indoor spaces during the summer. Ms. Burwell said that the proposed project would build an amphitheater, gender-neutral restrooms, an elevator, parking, and open space. Brian Healy reiterated that the project would provide accessibility for everyone to the existing building, which was built in 1904 and renovated in 1915. The project also calls for the rotation of the existing parking. To date, Munroe has met with neighbors, Town Manager Jim Malloy, the Historic Districts Commission (HDC), Design Review Team (DRT), Fire Chief Derek Sencabaugh, and the Recreation Committee previously to review the project. It is estimate that approximately 9% of the green space would be lost as a result of the project. In addition to the amphitheater, safer parking and a pedestrian walkway will be created. The cost estimate for the project has not been finalized yet. Munroe is hopeful that the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) would provide funding to cover the amphitheater, elevator, restrooms, and green space and that this request would presented to and voted on at Special Town Meeting this fall. Mr. Healy stated that the request is to seek approval from the Committee on the design and direction of the project. Melissa Battite added that while several details still need to be finalized and conversations need to be had, Munroe is looking for a vote from the Committee whether or not to approve the overall concept. At this point, members of the Committee and the public had the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the proposed design. Rick DeAngelis had questions about circulation, drop-off, exit, and accessible parking and stated that parking needs to serve the functions of both the park and the center. Ms. Burwell indicated that they would need to circle back to the Commission on Disability (COD) and that the proposal would need to receive approval from the HDC, CPC, COD, and Select Board before moving forward. Lisa O’Brien said that having cultural events, which was identified as a need in the Community Needs Assessment, would be attractive. Mr. DeAngelis said he would endorse a project to modernize and upgrade the Munroe Center for the Arts as long as it was done in a fashion that is approved by all involved boards and committees. Bob Pressman, resident of 22 Locust Avenue, inquired about the projected cost (which is still being developed) and stated that one day, the Town is going to recognize that it can’t afford everything that makes Lexington the best community in the state. Renen Bassik questioned if an opportunity to reimagine the use of the field was being missed and stressed the need to protect the Town’s recreation assets. Claire Sheth acknowledged that currently, the green space behind Munroe is used minimally by Recreation. Melissa Battite thought it would be important to be clear on what the gain of amenities and the frequency of use would be. Mr. DeAngelis supported the general concept of an improvement program at Munroe and Ms. Sheth expressed her support for reimagining the space as long as all of the necessary approvals were received. At the end of the conversation, Rick DeAngelis made the following motion: “The Recreation Committee supports the concept of rethinking and reimagining how the Munroe Center for the Arts and the related greenspace and parking are configured.” Claire Sheth seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 6-0 to approve this motion. 8. Storage request – Lincoln – LHS Boosters The request from Naomi Martin, Director of Athletics for the Lexington Public Schools, to place a storage container at Lincoln Park is attached to the meeting minutes. Chris Filadoro, DPW Superintendent of Public Grounds, indicated that the new storage container would be located by the existing utility box and the Lexington United Soccer Club (LUSC) storage container that is currently onsite. After a brief conversation, Rick DeAngelis made the following motion: “The