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Mr. Eddi reported on a meeting with National Park Service officials regarding the future of the Park. He outlined a? ternati ve plans presented as: I. Minimum action on changes to the Park 2. Total reconstruction of Rte 2A and relocation out of the Park 3. An urban parkway 4. A "string of pearls" which would mean re - creat in five spots of 1 775 events. 5. Development of a variety of tour routes. With respect to the Lincoln proposal., Mr. Eddison noted that Lincoln is flexible and wants involvement of neighboring towns in the planning process. Mr. Marshall said he was troubled by the traffic impact which would result from the commercial development proposed. He also felt that Lincoln's low- - income housing would be isolated, not integrated as in Lexington, and therefore would not meet social goals. He questioned locating the housing on the out - skirts of Town, near the airport. Mr. Eddison agreed that there are mare unreso1ved questions but that Li ncoln seems aware of that fact. Mr. McSweeney reported that at a recent HATS meeting, no opposition was apparent from the National. Park Services Denver Team but that the Massport representative was not in favor of housing at that location. The Central Transportation Planning Service (CTPS) is now conducting a traffic count which will be ready for the next HATS meeting in September: In Lexington, only the portion of Rte 2A from Rte 128 west to Concord will be included. Mrs. Smith, with reference to the new road system proposed by the National Park Service, noted that that work would be funded by the State. Mr. Marshall added that the Park Service should be reminded that the automobile in these days is a major means of transportation and that the Park should be planned such a way as to accommodate auto travel, not exclude it. Mr. Eddison agreed with Mr. Dailey that Lexington's main concern is traffic impact and not the type and location of housing. Mfrs. Smith suggested that the project be followed closely from the HATS perspective. She added that additional housing and commercial developments are planned for the air base and should be factored in as well. The Board agreed that a meeting with Lincoln Selectmen should be scheduled after the results of the Referendum are known for further discussion of the proposal and its ramifications. MINUTES - MAY 19 Now moo Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on M 1 1 98 as �.■r � r r presented,