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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br /> <br />Committee Name: Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee <br /> <br />Date, Time and Location of Meeting: <br />March 12, 2009, 7 pm, Room 111, Town <br />Office Building <br /> <br />Members Present: <br />Stew Kennedy, Mike Tabaczynski, John Frey, Jerry Van <br />Hook, Marita Hartshorn, Abe Shenker (FoLB Chair), Laurel Carpenter <br /> <br />Others Present: <br /> Bob Hausslein, Bob Dangel, Paolo Marinelli, Richard Spencer <br /> <br />Members Absent: <br />Peggy Enders (Chair), Richard Canale (Planning Board <br />Liaison), George Gagliardi, Hank Manz, (Selectmen’s Liaison), Sandra Shaw <br />(Recreation Committee Liaison) <br /> <br /> <br />Snow Plowing: <br /> It was reported that John DiNapoli’s plow broke down during the <br />late-February large snowstorm and is still out of commission. He is still waiting <br />for a part. Presently the bike path is mostly navigable. If we have a snowstorm <br />this spring of two inches or more and warm weather is not immediately forecast, <br />we should hire John again. This will give us an opportunity to test the plowing <br />arrangement. Mike suggested we should explore buying a plow, as our 2008/09 <br />efforts have been frustrating. For next year, we might consider hiring two <br />contractors: one as back up, or split the task having each plow half. We may <br />have a problem raising funds next year due to our unsuccessful efforts this year. <br />The gates had been open for one week, and we experienced no vehicles <br />entering the path illegally. When the path is redesigned, we should recommend a <br />smooth surface, free of rumble strips and raised bollards, to eliminate the <br />potential problem of a plow damaging the path. <br /> <br />Ledgemont Bike Parking Proposal <br />: Stew, being somewhat familiar with the <br />Beal Companies’ proposal, expressed favor for their plans for encouraging <br />bicycle commuting to their new building. The plan includes adequate bike parking <br />(sheltered), showers and financial incentive for bicycling commuters. However, <br />Stew wondered if the proposal is adequate when the existing buildings are added <br />to the equation. Before the next meeting, we should all look at <br />www.lexingtonma.gov/planning/Ledgemont.cfm and read Addendum 4 so we will <br />be able to discuss and weigh in on the proposal before it comes before town <br />meeting. Peggy and Stew will collaborate to consider preparing a statement <br /> <br />