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• -2- There was discussion of the potential for water in the basements. Mr. Hagenah referred to test borings which had shown wet conditions not to be an issue for con- cern. He will , however, explore that possibility further. Mrs. Frick noted that -- the area had been swampy and had been filled and recommended that Mr. Hagenah be in touch with Charles Syman, Conservation Administrator, fcr more information. On behalf of the Committee, Mrs. Battin thanked Mr. Hagenah for his exciting presentation and the helpful and interesting information provided. ADDITIONAL TAXI STANDS Sgt. Robert Raposa, L.P.D. , was present for discussion of the question of need for additional taxi stands in Lexington Center, referred to the L.C.C. by the Board of Selectmen. Carla Fortmann, absent from the meeting, had informed Mrs. Battin of hvr sense that compeititon between the two taxi companies was beneficial . She suggested spill- over spaces at Grace Chapel , Stop & Shop or Hayden Recreation Center. Sgt. Raposa recapped the current taxi situation noting that there are a total of 18 licensed taxis. Because there are only three stands in the Center, there had been friction between the taxi companies and illegal parking of cabs when the number had been increased to 18. This problem seems to have lessened. He pointed out that there are two unmarked stands in East Lexington (Mass. Ave. at Charles St. ) which are rarely, if ever, used. Mrs. Powell felt that the burden should be on the cab companies to negotiate and present a parking plan to the Town. Mr. Ossman suggested that if the problem in the Center has lessened there seemed to be no need to add taxi stands. He suggested that the cab companies negotiate with the Stop & Shop for spaces on its parking lot. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the number of taxi stands in the center remain the same (three stands and that the taxi companies be encouraged to negotiate with the Stop & Shop if additional spillover space proves to be needed. The Committee is opposed to removal of any parking meters in the Center to pro- vide taxi stands. TAXI INSPECTIONS The L.C.C. concurred with Sgt. Raposa's suggestion and the Selectmen's decision that inspections of taxicabs be scheduled on a three per year basis. CROSSWALK OBSERVANCE -CONTEST Mary Hastings reported on the progress of the Crosswalk Observance contest. The art teachers in the schools have been contacted and they will coordinate the contest for participation of art students. A total of 9 prizes will be awarded, with 3 prizes in each of 3 categories: $75 1st prize; $30 2nd prize; $20 3rd. Marian Powell stated that October 9th had been chosen for the date for posters to be submitted for judging. Ed Barsamian, Leo McSweeney, Mary Hastings and a member of the Police Dept. will on the judging team. The focus of the posters will be on safety awareness i.e. anti-jaywalking and crsswalk/lights observance. Colors used will be limited to black, yellow, red and green. Peel back posters were discussed as a possi- ble option for use in the window panels of the entrance doors of shops. The Minuteman will be asked to republish the specific crosswalk rules and regulations.