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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Minutes of the July 21, 2022 meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board <br /> <br />The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) held a meeting on Thursday, July 21th, at <br />8:00 a.m. via Zoom. <br /> <br />AGENDA Discussion <br /> <br />Following the opening of the meeting and introductions by the Chair, the Committee welcomed Rep. <br />Michelle Ciccolo (15th-Middlesex). She provided an update of the status of various legislation sharing that <br />the climate issue is staying front and center on the Legislative agendas for not just this session but future <br />sessions. She shared that the Stretch Energy Code policy should be in place by year end and that a new <br />draft should be out for comment in August. Mr. McGaw asked if she could share her thinking on efforts <br />around transportation investment to support economic development in Lexington. With 42% of <br />emissions coming from transportation sector, Rep. Ciccolo stressed that some of the Better Bus services <br />are being changed and that is impacting workers doing shift work across the day. There is not the level of <br />focus on this by the Governor to improve the operational funding AND the capital funding to support <br />more flexible busing to support getting people out of their cars. She stressed the importance of local <br />communities investing in transportation planners and the Private Sector needs to get in the game <br />differently to focus on getting their workers to work in a way that reduces emissions. A lot more focus is <br />needed because the Gas Tax is going down as more people buy electric cars which is hampering <br />transportation funding streams. The Bond Bill that is moving forward does have more funding in there <br />for transportation, transparency in reporting, and establishment of a new Commission for tolls, congesting <br />pricing, and new revenue identification. She shared that the Economic Development Bill approved $75K <br />for converting lawn equipment to electric power which was new information. Mr. Hornig asked about <br />status of Home Rule surcharges which she stressed were still being considered. Mr. Pato brought up <br />pilots on electrification and that all of the state should ‘pilot’ so that everyone can learn and push forward <br />with this important initiative. <br /> <br />Next the Committee heard from Abby McCabe regarding the MBTA multi-family housing plan and <br />zoning changes. Mr. McGaw asked about the timing and energy of the town would be directed on this <br />and when the zoning would need to be implemented. Ms. McCabe noted the implementation was <br />expected to need to be completed by end of 2023. <br /> <br />Ms. McCabe also provided and update on the status of the plan and responded to Mr. McGaw’s request <br />for specifically where EDAC comments could be helpful the effort in reviewing the draft plan. She <br />stressed providing comments in the next 2 weeks (By August 3) would be ideal by the end of month <br />would work. Ms. McCabe also requested formal comments on the Economic Vitality or other parts of the <br />Comprehensive Plan draft. <br /> <br />Mr. Hornig would love to hear can the EDAC advise The Planning Board on the mixed housing approach <br />and what advice would it offer on value and positive impact for where it could be located. He was also <br />interested in our thoughts around changing uses of Commercial to Mixed use housing and where should <br />the mixed-use housing ideally be located and supported. <br /> <br />Separately, Mr. Pato shared that the Select Board would like input from the committee regarding the 25% <br />design plans for Hartwell Avenue including should we allow charging for parking, adding a ramp from
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