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4 capital and not CPC funding. Mr. Sandeen then asked about an increase in the lighting cost. Ms. Battite said that the change was made to allow for the lighting of both Lincoln Field 1 and 3. Ms. Walker asked if this would change the overall funding request, and Ms. Battite said that it would not. Mr. Pressman asked if infill for turf would continue to consist of a sand and rubber material. Ms. Buczynski stated that sand and rubber is what was carried in the five-year capital budgets -- however, this could be changed with further discussion. Mr. Pressman then asked about the extent of recreation land to be affected by lay down areas for the High School construction project and the impact of that project on the use of the turf soccer fields, including at the Lincoln Street site. Ms. Battite responded, mentioning discussion of potential lay down areas. She stated that baseball and softball fields, the football field and practice field and the Little League field would all be taken up by the new High School project and that the Lincoln Fields would absorb the use even though they were at the end of their lifespans. After a motion was duly made and seconded the Committee conducted a roll call vote in a straw poll (8-0-1) to support the project. Turning Trees into Art: Carol Rose returned to answer specific questions regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the sculptures, and stated that one of the artists suggested that a natural log oil be applied to preserve the sculptures and that this maintenance would cost approximately $320 per year. David Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works, commented that the cost and staff time to conduct this maintenance was so small that the Department of Public Works could absorb these costs. Mr. Beuttell asked about the path between the sculptures ; Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the path would be made of crushed stone and part of the Across Lexington initiative. He also noted that the project would not conflict with the tennis court renovation project. Ms. Walker commented that she believes that the Committee may be stretching the definitions of Recreation and Open Space and she does not believe that this is an appropriate use of CPC funds. Ms. Fenollosa asked about potential damage to the sculptures from snow plows and other snow removal equipment. Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the sculptures would be safe as they are not in an area where snow removal takes place. After a motion was duly made and seconded the Committee conducted a roll call vote in a straw poll (7-2-0) to support the project. Committee Finance: Carolyn Kosnoff, the Assistant Town Manager for Finance, joined the Committee to discuss its finances. Ms. Kosnoff stated that the estimated 38% state match was not going to happen, with the first funding round coming in at 30.3%, and that when combined with second and third round funding, Lexington would be receiving a total match of 31.45%. Ms. Kosnoff made it clear that financing all of the proposed projects with cash was not possible and that some degree of debt financing would be necessary. Ms. Kosnoff then outlined several scenarios with different bonding options and how that debt would affect the future finances of the Committee, especially regarding the Stone Building and the Munroe Center for the Arts. Mr. Horton asked about the length of a potential bond; Ms. Kosnoff stated that bonds are usually issued for five or ten years, depending on the cost of the project. Munroe would be an example of a project that could be funded with a five-year bond while the Stone Building would be better suited for a ten-year bond.