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Lexington Sidewalk Committee Minutes for December 1, 2008 In attendance: Jeanne Krieger, Lucy Fletcher-Jones, John Davis, Jerry Van Hook, Suzie Barry, Francine Stieglitz, Judy Crocker, Wayne Brooks, Dave Canon, Elaine Chele Approved the following sets of Sidewalk Committee (SWC) minutes: July 7, 2008 (no quorum); August 4, 2008 (motion made by Suzie Barry); November 3, 2008 (motion by Judy Crocker); and October 29, 2008 Special Meeting voted to be included as an addendum to November 3, 2008 meeting. A synopsis of the proposed construction of a new sidewalk (SW) on Roosevelt Road was given by Wayne Brooks. Plan A involves the Lexington Engineering Dept contacting Verizon in order to move a Verizon telephone pole on the South side of the street, possibly at no cost. In addition, the proposed SW would have to go around a large tree, for the owners do not want it removed. Plan B involves the paper street from Roosevelt to Cosby Rd. Its location is not ideal for pedestrian safety at the Hastings School. The Hastings administration would prefer a SW adjoining the pre-existing school exit area. Mr. Brooks stated that Pat Goddard, head of LPS Facilities, prefers Plan A as his first choice. At this writing, the town has not heard back from the family who abuts the Crosby/Roosevelt intersection (both front and side of property). Jeanne Krieger reviewed the Wisteria Lane to Fiske School pedestrian path question. The easement comes to a point where 4 Wisteria Lane properties meet. Legally, the proposed pedestrian path would require either 54 Colony Rd or the Fiske condos to obtain an easement. The ADA requirements of a 48inch, paved walkway with the correct slope would be mandated if the town took ownership of the pathway. The town is not inclined to do such. This proposed path is then a moot point. Ms. Krieger discussed the closed options with community member Debbie Hogan. Jerry Van Hook discussed the proper public discussion comments from any town committee member when running a public forum. He reminded SWC members to maintain the appearance of neutrality, and not to make any public comments or opinion. Concerning the proposed SW construction on the west side of Spring Street, Dave Canon laid out a plan for a second public meeting on December 3 at Cary Hall. In attendance will be himself, engineering, and Susan Yanofski of the Lexington Economic Development Office. The state grant involving the Marriot St/Spring St intersection improvements and SW construction will be discussed. Conditions of the grant state that the funds must be spent within one year. The neighborhood has expressed concerns over crosswalk safety and vehicular speeds, as is the case in other town areas. The town Master SW List is being generated with new lists based on SW work presently completed. Its breakdown is by different variables- streets without SW, school districts, damaged SW, etc. It is a very large spreadsheet and Mr. Brooks gave partial spreadsheets based on school districts to school representatives in attendance. The goal is to download this spreadsheet information into the new Lexington GIS system by its consultant. The