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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 November 16, 1999 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Don Chisholm, Rick DeAngelis Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Brian Gilbert Others Present: Bob McConnell, Lexington Little League AGENDA: 1. The minutes of September 22, 1999 and October 20, 1999 were accepted. 2. Skateboard Park The Recreation Committee is concerned that the Skateboard/Inline Park Committee wants to put down cement without having raised enough money to complete the project. Before they commence construction the group needs to submit to the Recreation Committee their budget, how much cash has been raised, their plan for financing the project, and their fundraising strategy. The Recreation Committee fully supports the project, but before the Skateboard Committee proceeds with the project, the Recreation Committee would like the Skateboard/Inline Committee to be added to the agenda of the December Recreation Committee meeting to update them on their current status. Rick DeAngelis feels that the contracts with the vendors should be held by the private group, not by the Town. He agreed to draft a policy for private groups planning private recreation projects and present it to the committee to review. 3. Little League Fees Bob McConnell was present on behalf of Little League to voice his concerns regarding the increase in user fees for youth programs. There are between 1000 and 1250 kids enrolled in the baseball and softball programs. Little League has not seen any field improvements by the Town over the years and has spent approximately $20,000 for improvements at Fitzgerald Field. Little League feels they are paying for too much and that the fields are in poor shape. The Little 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420