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-2- The need for early involvement of abuttors in the process was discussed. It was agreed that a fairly well advanced idea of what is proposed should be presented to them at the time of the initial announcement of the project. Bob Bowyer will be asked by the Parking Subcommittee for any available information on parking facility construction and operating costs. David Wells urged that the request be made through the Selectmen or Town Manager. Mr. Eddison felt that the Planning Board should be made aware of the request for Mr. Bowyer' s service with respect to the work load in the Planning Office. Mr. Wells said that if money were to be available for architectural drawings from which cost estimates could be derived , it would facilitate the process. Carla Fortmann recommended that a list of agreed-upon specifics be compiled at this point. The Committee agreed on the following : 1. one story, for 100 cars 2. concrete 3. well lit and landscaped 4. two-level parking, with the lower level semi-subground It was agreed that Parking Sub-committee Bill Bowen, Ed Barsamian and Dave Wells will discuss the above-mentioned list in relationship to both the Meriam Street and Library lots, at a meeting with Bob Bowyer and Bob Ossman to get rough estimates of possible footprint, physical layout and costs so that this can be presented first to the Selectmen and Chamber to see if there is agreement that the LCC proceed to further explore this parking expansion option. Possible use of the attendant for more efficient use of this new space was considered. Also discussed was the feasibility of raising parking meter fees i. e. from 5 to 10$ per half hours. Carla Fortmann suggested raising the fee now to 10$ which would allow the parking fund to build up over the next year , for use toward the deck project. Marian Powell and Dave Wells referred to current Chamber opposition to any fee hike because of adverse affect on business in the Center. OTHER BUSINESS Dave Wells referred to the one-way traffic pattern between the liquor store and Baybank. He felt that the direction should be reversed for safety reasons. Committee members and the Police will monitor the situation. The Committee concurred with Mr. Bowen' s suggestion that one-way arrow signs be installed at the Mass. Avenue end of Muzzey Street. Leo McSweeney will explore installation of sidewalk signs warning pedestrians of exiting cars at the Pewter Pot exit driveway. CROSSWALK OBSERVANCE Marian Powell reported on the status of the Public Schools art contest, planned to publicize the crosswalk observance program. Beginning last Spring, all details had been arranged and agreed to by the School Dept. , with participation of students from all schools. The decision had been made that the poster work would be part of the curriculum of the Art Dept.