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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 MEETING December 20, 2000 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Don Chisholm, Rick DeAngelis, Dick Neumeier Staff Present: Karen Simmons, David Pinsonneault, Matthew Casparius Others Present: Jeanne Krieger, Board of Selectmen Jack Cunha, Skateboard/Inline Skate Park Committee AGENDA: 1. The meeting minutes of November 15, 2000 were approved. 2. Skateboard/Inline Skate Park update Jack Cunha reported that the committee had expected to get the concrete for the park donated, but that deal fell through. They now expect to pay the rate at cost, $54 per yard. Their fundraising efforts will continue throughout the winter targeting businesses and residents, particularly those within the school population. At the present time they have $18,000 in the bank, and hope to have $75,000 by spring. They have raised only $5000 since September. They need to raise a total of $95,000 to include a maintenance fund. The Northwest Weekly section of the Boston Globe will be running an article about the project. Rick DeAngelis feels that the committee needs to go out and identify the stakeholders and get them on board. Jack said that they are planning to expand the Skateboard/Inline Park Committee. The Town is beginning to receive calls from the community about the hole in the ground. There needs to be a plan for getting the business donations. Rick suggested that the Skateboard Park committee find a marketing person. Sandra Shaw feels that money is hard to come by and that individuals should be targeted in addition to the businesses. Jack Cunha will continue to attend the monthly Recreation Committee meetings. Karen Simmons feels that a decision has to be made on whether or not to move ahead on putting down the cement. Karen has requested that the Recreation Committee not approve the cement going down until enough money has been raised for the events. Sandra wants to see a real fundraising 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420