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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 March 25, 2002 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Don Chisholm, Pam Varrin, Dick Neumeier, and Rick DeAngelis Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Dave Pinsonneault, and Sheila Butts Others Present: Bob McConnell, Olga Guttag, Rochelle Sharrit, Ben Partlow, Jack Cuhna, Paul Barth, Casey Barth AGENDA 1. Lincoln Field Funding Karen Simmons reviewed the Lincoln Park Rehabilitation Project proposal and Recreation Enterprise Fund Impact summary submitted to the Appropriations Committee and the Board of Selectmen by the Town Budget office. She told the Committee that the Appropriations Committee wants the Recreation Enterprise Fund to pay $100,000 per year for 15 years to offset the cost of the field project. The Appropriations Committee wants the Recreation Enterprise Fund to fund 45% of the project cost. The Selectmen have not taken a position on the Article. They want to hear from the Recreation Committee. Karen Simmons indicated to the Recreation Committee that while there does not seem to be a lot of support for the original proposal of $50,000 per year from the Enterprise Fund, she is not comfortable with a commitment of $100,000 per year. Karen gave out an impact sheet showing the $75,000 per year contribution. Don Chisholm expressed his concerns that even the original $50,000 proposal could be too high should other large expenses arise. Dick Neumeier said that it would not be feasible for the field use fees to sustain $100,000 per year. He suggested that the Committee propose a sliding fee per year to support the Lincoln Field project, based on an increase in Enterprise Fund revenues. Don Chisholm said that he was comfortable increasing the Recreation contribution to $75,000 per year, if and when revenues increased. He suggested that increase should be keyed to retained earnings exceeding 5% per year. Rick DeAngelis suggested that the Committee present a compromise position to the Selectmen. The Enterprise Fund can now afford $50,000 per year to support the project. When and if the retained earnings grow, the Enterprise Fund will contribute a 3% cumulative increase in the amount contributed to the support of the project. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 V:\Recreation Committee.REC\2002-03-25-REC-min.doc