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Page 1 of 6 Selectmen’s Meeting April 1, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Pato; Mr. Lucente; Ms. Hai and Mr. Sandeen were present as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. Public Comment Jennifer Melot, 44 Emerson Gardens, expressed concern for the safety of bicyclists in Lexington and suggested protected bicycle lanes are needed along Massachusetts Avenue. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai said the Annual Minuteman Advisory Group Interlocal Council (MAGIC) Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019 to be held at the Lexington Community Center. Mr. Pato said he will attend a transportation workshop on Thursday, April 4, 2019 morning at Harvard University. Also on April 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. is the Lexington Next, Comprehensive Plan Update session at which the trends of how Lexington commutes, rides walks and bikes will be discussed. Ms. Barry said a member of the Board is needed to serve on the nominating committee for the Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Pato explained the Nominating Committee consists of three members, one representative from the Board of Selectmen, one from the School Committee, and one from the Clergy Association. The Nominating Committee will present a slate of five Executive Board members, including a Chair and a Vice Chair, for a vote at the Annual Meeting of the Cary Memorial Library Board of Trustees in May. Mr. Lucente volunteered to be the Board of Selectmen representative on the Nominating Committee. Ms. Barry reminded all that the Patriots’ Day weekend schedule of events is listed on the Town Website. Mr. Lucente stated the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee will produce an interim report that will be distributed to the Board and be made available at 2019 Annual Town Meeting later this week. Mr. Sandeen said he will attend a climate change projections session hosted by Minuteman Advisory Group Interlocal Council (MAGIC) on Thursday, April 4, 2019. 2019 Annual Town Meeting  Article Discussion Article 27 - Appropriate For Authorized Capital Improvements Mr. Malloy explained that the Recreation Committee discussed the Center Track Project last week and were deadlocked at 2-2 when deciding which option to go forward with. Mr. Malloy