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Onto the parking lots: John said no parking lots will be updated until 2025 and Jerry noted that the CVS lot is shot. Dave noted that the bike node is operational and it’s getting a lot of use. Fred said that a kiosk could be had for less than $65k, and that an ekiosk, not a print one, is the right way to go. Bridger found one that is much cheaper than $65k. Sandhya is seeking a vendor for one to be located in East Lexington. Fred identified three “old school” information print signs in the Center. “Esigns are energizing/attractive/and content rich.” Jerry alerted us to holiday lighting and kickoff events. Casey noted that there will be a Winter Garden event on December 3. People want more food. Fred noted that the Center Committee will be asked to make a recommendation to the Select Board regarding additional uses in Zone B (Buckman Tavern, the Belfrey and the Bikeway.) How to balance additional uses with historical elements? Someone noted that after the Pumpkin Fest there were lines in front of Abbott’s, Rancs, and Bubble Tea. Clearly PF activated the Center. Doug said we should be thinking about what other uses should be permitted keeping in mind balancing historic elements with activation. Fred described retaining respect for historic elements and look to encourage preservation of sightlines. Also important to have a gathering area with outdoor furniture but not have a hodgepodge of random furniture. Fred will be working on this with the Tourism Committee. Tourism will come up with a proposal and we will review it. Casey noted that there seems to be some movement with the Starbucks space. Charles gave us the MBTA Communities Act update: the most “popular” prospective sites are the Center, East Lexington, Bedford/Worthen Street intersection, and Marrett Street at Waltham and Spring Streets. We cannot require mixed use. There are advantages to expanding the CD District. Bring in the Depot lot? Fred said that the Center Committee has long supported increasing building height and adding more housing to the Center. We could have different heights on either side of Mass Ave to take shadows into consideration. Suggested encouraging mixed use as best we can. Charles said that four stories would give us the retail we need on the first floor. Jerry preferred meeting the requirements