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Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Sandra Shaw, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 Pamela Varrin, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 863-2350 Frederick DeAngelis Donald A. Chisholm Richard L. Neumeier RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES January 20, 1999 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Don Chisholm, Rick DeAngelis, Dick Neumeier Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Brian Gilbert, Jon Jalbert Others Present: Bill Harrison of New England Golf; Jack Cunha and Gary Skocay of the Skateboard/Inline Park Committee; Jeanne Kreiger, Board of Selectmen AGENDA: 1. The meeting minutes of December 9 and December 16, 1998, were accepted and approved. 2. Bill Harrison- New England Golf Corporation The Recreation Committee congratulated Bill Harrison and New England Golf on being awarded another three-year contract for the management of Pine Meadows. Bill handed out and reviewed a report on Pine Meadows. Bill mentioned that he is planning some improvements during the 1999 season, including building a new putting green in the fall. There will also be a new practice cage that can accommodate two players. He would like to institute a weed management and pond-cleaning program, but will have to obtain Conservation th Commission approval first. A proposed irrigation-aerator on the 9 pond was recommended with an estimated cost of approximately $2-3000 plus $500 for electrical work. All improvements would be paid for out of the Town’s Pine Meadows operating budget. Bill recommends raising the rates by $1.00 for the 1999 season and opening the course at 5:30 a.m. on weekends. He would expect to generate $10-15,000 more in revenue by opening 30 minutes earlier. Karen questioned whether this would present a problem with the neighbors. Bill thought it might not since they currently have workers out on the course at 5:00 a.m. Karen will monitor and evaluate this new opening time. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420