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Page 2 of 4 Ms. Barry stated there may be an amendment brought forth by a Town Meeting member asking Town Meeting to make a supplemental appropriation under Article 27 for the Center Track project. The Board concurred they are not in support this amendment. Mr. Lucente returned to the meeting. Visitors Center Mr. Malloy explained the construction budget approved by Town Meeting for the Visitors Center, which included construction costs, rent/moving expense, contingency, exhibits and architectural and other non-construction costs, was $4,575,000. The low bid came in at $4,965,930, which is $390,930 over the debt authorization. He recommended that the Board consider a motion to increase the total debt authorization to $5,100,000, which would cover the overage, increase the contingency from 5% to 10%, and reduce the rent/moving expense from $100,000 to $75,000 to reflect the temporary Visitors' Center being located in the Cary Memorial Building. Mr. Pato said while he is uncomfortable as to the expense of the project he would support the request for the additional funds being made under Article 27. Ms. McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, provided a quick recap of the different sources of funding for this project including the State Bond Bill and a possible grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. The Board was in agreement to support the amount of $525,000 to be requested under Article 27 of ATM 2019 for the Visitors Center project funding. Article 39 - Zoning Bylaw - Limited Site Plan Review Four Board Members were in support and one Member was a wait for their position regarding the School Committee’s proposed amendment for reconsideration for Article 39. Discuss Interpretive Signs Ms. McKenna presented the four interpretive rails planned for the Lexington Battle Green and Belfry. She explained these rails are intended to help visitors understand the significance of the Battle Green; get excited about exploring the Battle Green; be inspired to learn about and experience Lexington in general; and emphasize the role of the Belfry in the context of the battle. Ms. Barry commented the buildings pictured should be those that are publically owned Lexington buildings. Mr. Pato said he feels the “Linger in Lexington” rail would be more appropriately placed near the Visitors Center. Mr. Andersen, Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member, suggested dynamic and electronic options, such as QR Codes, should be incorporated. Minuteman Bikeway Signs