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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE-2017 ATM the East Lexington branch of the Cary Library closed, and could be used by the Historic Society and others to exhibit collections and contemporary work. The feasibility study will take as starting point proposals from a 2009 Spencer Vogt report commissioned by the Town. A majority of the Committee would like to see programming options for the Stone Building explored a bit more deeply, and the plausibility of obtaining actionable results established before the feasibility study is funded by the appropriation of$25,000. The Committee recommends disapproval of this subpart(3-6). Article 10(i)Munroe School Window Restoration- $620,000 Eligible for CPA Funding as Historic Resources. This is a request for funding the restoration of 117 windows at Munroe School. The windows are in poor con- dition, and air infiltration makes the building uncomfortable and energy inefficient. A window study, completed by Colin Smith Architects under a FY2017 appropriation,proposed two options: an estimated construction contract of$535,000 to restore the existing windows and add exterior storm win- dows, or an estimated construction contract of$607,000 for insulated replacement windows. The CPC is requesting funds to restore the existing windows and add exterior storm windows ($535,000), with an additional $25,000 for design engineering and $60,000 for contingency,bringing the total of the re- quest to $620,000. The Committee recommends approval of this subpart(9-0). Article 10(i) Center Streetscape Improvements The Committee concurs with Indefinite Postponement of this subpart(9-0). Article 10(k) Community Center Sidewalk- $220,000 Eligible for CPA Funding as Historic Resources. The Community Center was renovated with funds appropriated by the 2014 March Special Town Meeting. At the time of the renovation, a sidewalk was proposed linking Marrett Road to the Community Center. The design of the sidewalk was somewhat complex in that it needs to overcome steep grades and still comply with accessibility regulations,while at the same time not conflicting with land that remains under the posses- sion of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum. The conceptual plan is now finalized, and is proposed to be a bi- tuminous concrete sidewalk with pedestrian level lighting. The Committee recommends approval of this sub- part(9-0). Article 10(t)Park Improvements -Athletic Fields-$125,000 Eligible for CPA Funding as Recreation. This request would, first, allow irrigation to be more targeted on the playing fields and thereby reduce water use. Currently the Town of Lexington athletic fields receive intensive use and timely renovations and updates are critical to provide safe and playable fields for all user groups. In addition, there are safety issues with re- spect to faulty backstops, uneven turf, uneven infield areas, and drainage which need to be corrected. The Committee recommends approval of this subpart(9-0). Article 10(m) Town Pool Renovation -$1,620,000 Eligible for CPA Funding as Recreation. This request is for Phase III of a multi-phase program of renovations to the Irving H. Mabee Town Pool Com- plex. Phase I was completed in 2010 and Phase II was completed in 2011. The implementation of Phase III will include replacing the filtration systems which are beyond their life expectancy as well as other work nec- essary for the successful operation of the pool. Currently all pools share a common filter system. As a result, 29