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Record of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways Discussion Treasurer’s Report: $6,696.32 We approved a $100 contribution to the Porta Potty in Carlisle, which is on a major recreational bike route. Spring Cleanup: Bob reported that generally the path had very little litter except behind Berman’s Liquors in East Lexington. We had very few volunteers this year. Bob Hausslein would like to recruit stewards for each section. Steve Meinelt suggested that we approach the State department of correction to find out if prisoners might be used to clean or cut brush. Farmer’s Market : Peggy will send an e-mail seeking volunteers for June 16 and 23 bike corrals. Mike will make an 8 ½”X11” map of Lexington bike routes to hand out. We need to remind the DPW to put up the bike corral. Yahoo Group : Peggy invited us to join yahoo news group relating to cycling. She will write a letter to the Minuteman explaining the nature of the site. Group Bike Ride : Laurel reported that the original date of May 16 for the Tour de Lexington has been changed to June 13 at the request of the police department. She reminded members that the purpose of the ride is to raise the visibility of biking in Lexington. We approved her proposal to hire one police detail officer for the ride. The ride will begin and end at the Visitors’ Center and we hope to get food or drink donations. Other Business : Peggy showed us a picture of a proposed bollard for Woburn Street. Since there are so many designs for so many different types of crossings we decided to develop a list of criteria for bollards. Peggy, Laurel, Jerry, and Abe offered to be on this subcommittee. Bob Dangel pointed out that a bollard placed so close to the east side of Woburn Street would pose a safety problem for bicyclists trying to negotiate the turn. . Laurel reported that the Bay State Ride is scheduled for May 15 Riders will meet at 7 am at Hancock Street and ride to the City Hall Plaza. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. Information Distributed: ?? Agenda for meeting ?? Draft minutes from April 16, 2009 ?? “Bollard Research”