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keeping the gates closed. Jerry will call Mr. Brooke to relate our conclusions on his concerns. We decided to create a two-part process for addressing road hazards to cyclists: Have a liaison for people to call or email about hazards. This liaison will notify the a. DPW and the LPD regularly. Maintain a database on hazards to track their repair. b. Bikeway Punch List Report: M ike Tabaczynski, Rich Spencer, Marita Hartshorn, Bill Hadley, and Dave Pinsonneault rode the bike path on October 28. 2006. John Frey and Marita Hartshorn followed up the next Friday to check the list. Items, which have been accomplished to date, are pavement STOP signs at crossings, and new caps on bollards. The signs, bio-barriers, and paving are forthcoming. Maps to Visitor Center: The Lexington Visitor Center requested more bike maps. John Frey will give them all he has. Marita Hartshorn has called Arlington to see if they have more available. We would like to have a Minuteman Commuter Bikeway sign on the bridge over 128. George Gagliardi will contact the DPW to see if we can get a sign. Tom Fortmann told Stew Kennedy he would be willing to contribute toward the cost of the sign. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Record of Friends of Lexington Bikeways votes and discussions. Treasurer’s Report : Balance $2,031.30. Bill paid: $177.80 to DPW for stencils, paint, and reflective tape. Newsletter: Jerry, Rich, and Marita have completed their articles. John will write an article on tree planting along the Bikeway. Mailing list will be updated by Marita, entering database on Abe’s computer and adding Selectmen, School Committee, some members of the Sidewalk Committee and some Conservation Stewards Directors. MAPC Bike Rack Program: Marita will get quote on ten Triton bike racks and shipping from the Madrax Company and will follow through with the Recreation Department and the School Committee for their decisions on bike racks. Clarke School Bridge: This project is temporarily on hold due to confusion over leadership / coordination within the Clarke community. There seem to be parallel tracks being followed. Tri-Communities Trail (Stoneham, Woburn, Winchester) Status: Rich Spencer reported that the initial design study has commenced. Bikeway Mowing: Rich also reported that the DPW mowed more aggressively in November as was requested. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Information Distributed: