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Lexington Sidewalk Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 16, 2015, 9:10 AM Selectmen's Meeting Room Present: Jeanne Canale, Judy Crocker, Francine Stieglitz, Craig Weeks Absent: Mary Hosmer Fanucci, Sean Osborne - Liaisons present: Elaine Celi, Tim Dunn Liaisons absent: Mark Valenti, Michelle Ciccolo Visitors: None Craig Weeks called the meeting of the Sidewalk Committee (SWC) to order at 9:10 AM. The Agenda items, recommendations to board of selectmen re: Article 13 Prospect hill, Article 35 complete streets, and Article 45 priority on safety were extensively reviewed, edited to address the needs of the constituents of the Sidewalk Committee, approved unanimously by the four members present as recommendations to be sent to the Board of Selectmen. An additional resolution was drafted and approved that requests the Board of Selectmen to provide adequate annual funding to maintain the sidewalk infrastructure without increasing the backlog of needed repairs, while optimally reducing the backlog. The approved recommendations are : Article 13 Prospect Hill Sidewalk-Recommendation to the Board of Selectmen : The Sidewalk Committee supports Article 13 of the Town Warrant and recommends that the BOS fund the project for the following reasons: •provide safe pedestrian access to the Bridge and Clarke Middle Schools •continue support of the Safe Routes to Schools Program •enhance connectivity to the Lincoln Fields and the commercial areas at the intersections of Marrett, Spring and Waltham Streets Furthermore, as part of the project scope include, addressing concerns of abutters: •a review of appropriate traffic calming measures •review of measures to address landscaping and tree issues within the existing right of way. Article 35 Complete Streets-Recommendation to the Board of Selectmen The Sidewalk Committee perspective on this article was requested by the Board of Selectmen. The Sidewalk Committee supports the article and strongly agrees that a “Complete Streets” program will increase pedestrian safety and accessibility encouraging more walking trips. Article 45 Priority on Safety-Recommendation to the Board of Selectmen