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2020 Vision Committee
February 17, 2011
7:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Members present: Anne Redmon, Barry Orenstein, Bhumip Khasnabish, Chuck Benson, Dan Krupka,
George Burnell, Jane Warren, Margaret Coppe, Marian Cohen, Peter Enrich, Peter Lee, Richard Canale
Staff: Candy McLaughlin
Action Items:
Schedule and conduct additional scoping groups – see bulleted items below.
Think about items for Committee’s future work plan.
Meeting Began:
7:50 a.m.
Candy distributed copies of the Committee’s Town Report photo compliments of Fernando.
The minutes from December’s meeting were approved.
Focus Groups:
Bhumip reported on the IAL focus group held on February 9. The five people
who participated came prepared, but it took a little time for them to become comfortable giving
feedback on what they like/don’t like about Lexington. Bhumip commented that members of the
Indian community want more interaction with other groups in Lexington and would like to
schedule one or two yearly meetings with 2020 Vision. They also want to learn more about the
Town and Town Meeting; the suggestion was made to publicize the Citizens Academy through
IAL this fall.
Candy reported that Fernando met with the Interfaith Clergy, and they agreed to hold a focus
group on Thursday March 3 at 12:30 p.m. Jane and Dan volunteered to help. Progress on
scheduling other groups:
Margaret said there have been some leadership issues within GWAC, but they could
probably get a group together if we suggest a few specific dates.
Peter Lee is going to propose a few dates to CAAL.
Alan and Janice were not at the meeting so there was no update on the invitations to
Rotary or the Chamber of Commerce.
Candy reported that Town Clerk Donna Hooper is meeting with the poll workers next
week, and she said that 2020 Vision could put out a flyer inviting participation in a focus
group. Candy will follow up.
Chuck suggested that the Committee take stock of what we’ve got before contacting
additional groups. Peter Enrich reviewed the list of possible remaining groups and
identified the importance of hearing from parents. Margaret said she will find out whom
to contact for LexFun (formerly Lexington Preschool PTA.)
Demographic Change:
The 2010 Census data is coming out slowly, but the more detailed
American Community Survey information from 2005-2009 is available now. The subcommittee
that agreed to update the Task Force report is also interested in pulling all Town data into a
single database to make it useful and meaningful. There was discussion about projections of the
senior population, particularly in regard to capital investment decisions; George is going to
follow up with Marian and Dan offline. Richard pointed out that projections are affected by the
assumptions, especially whether the context will stay constant or changes are planned to create a
different future.
Richard reported that MAPC has received $4 million from HUD/EPA/Federal Highway for
sustainability projects, and one of the projects described in their application reflects discussions
with Lexington. Planning Director Maryann McCall-Taylor is going to talk with MAPC and
Town Manager Carl Valente about what might be a doable project.
Chuck identified demographic change issues as something for the Committee to consider in
developing its future work plan.
Transportation:
Richard said that the Planning Board sees transportation issues as an important
area for discussion, and would like to know how 2020 Vision would like to participate.
Meeting Adjourned:
9:00 a.m.
Next meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 18 at 7:45 a.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.