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-2- Parking Violations - Capt. Kilmartin is in favor of a traffic control person to help solve our parking problem. The Town now has over 100, 040 . 00 outstanding parking fines. The Town is now taking violators to court. The police have started to tow cars with over 5 tickets . D. Wells suggested using the boot. Mr. White will investigate the use of the boot, but wonders what kind of message this might send to the towns people? Lighting - B. Ossman - Our first priority is better lighting at the crosswalk at the Minute Man and Mass . Ave. A letter was sent to the Selectmen requesting the crosswalks be painted at least 3 times a year. B. Ossman and J. Marino are evaluating the wattage of bulbs, longevity and shields for existing lights to cut glare. B. Ossman speaking for the Design Advisory Committee The Island at Clarke St. and Mass . Ave. is unacceptable. The committee is now trying to identify the problems this space will have on students, visitors, visually, traffic and pedestrians. J. Bateson, a Chamber board member, brought up the issue of a meter minder person. The Chamber is opposed to such a person. What would this persons role be? Mr. White was called back to the meeting. The Town Manager stated that the Town in the past has not been aggressive in meter control; but is now taking an active role in parking violations . Police in the Center are there for safety concerns and can not leave their posts, therefore enforcement is spoty. Mr. White made a Proposal: To enable the 2 existing officers in the Center to handle the safety problems of the Center - Hire a person to handle parking enforcement. L.C.C. voted on this proposal 7 in favor 1 against B. Bowen presented to Mrs. Battin a leather appointment book from the members of the L.C.C. Her years of leadership are much appreciated. David Wells has assumed the position of Chairman. Next L.C.C. meeting will be April 19 , 1990 in the Selectmen' s Meeting Room, at 12 : 00 Noon. Marian Powell