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4. Land Acquisition- Dick Wolk said that there should be verbal appraisals by the end of <br />next week for 3 properties and then Conservation will begin negotiations with the land <br />owners regarding possible purchase. These 3 appraisals do not include the Busa <br />property; that proposal does not come through the Conservation Commission but because <br />of the Town’s right of first refusal if it is sold. <br /> <br />5. Munroe fire suppression system – <br />??Norm said that the RFP to sell Munroe went out. <br />??David Kanter said that the Town must fulfill its obligations regarding fire <br />protection, and CEC supports the $500,000 plus request for Munroe. He also <br />suggested that if the Town spends $500,000 on the building and then proposes to <br />transfer it to an arts group for a nominal sum, Lexington residents should have an <br />opportunity to vote on it. <br />??Marilyn said that it is a Willard Brown building and Willard Brown is an architect <br />who designed many buildings in Lexington so he is Lexington’s significant <br />architect. The Munroe building was built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1904. As <br />it is in the Historical District, it is unlikely that it could be torn down. <br />??David Kanter said that the Fire Chief made a declaration about Munroe. <br />??Richard said that it is irresponsible to give 15% of CPA funds to Munroe when <br />the Munroe Director said that there was no way the arts group could maintain the <br />building. <br />??Preliminary vote – 4 in favor (Marilyn, Leo, Norm, and Betsey), 4 opposed. <br /> <br />rd <br />Next meeting Mon. March 3 at 4pm. Norm has to leave before 5:00pm so please be <br />prompt. Judy, please post it. Thanks. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Betsey Weiss <br /> <br />