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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 RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING August 13, 2003 Members Present: Sandra Shaw, Pam Varrin, Don Chisholm Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Sheila Butts, Dave Pinsonneault Others Present: Timothy Heitz, Margaret Heitz, Joyce Hals, Nell Walker, Lynne Wilson, Lisa Baci, Ione Garing AGENDA 1. Citizens and other boards Sandra Shaw recognized Margaret Heitz of the Friends of Lincoln Park. Ms. Heitz thanked Recreation Committee for allowing her to make a statement and ask questions about the Lincoln Park Project. She asked what the park, as a whole, would look like upon completion, and commented that although she initially voted for the project she has reservations now about the scope of the project. Additionally, citing the Newton model of the early 1990’s, she questioned why the Recreation Department and the local youth sports organizations were not in a partnership aimed at revitalizing fields in Lexington. Lisa Baci, Friends of Lincoln Park member, asked why she had yet to receive a response to her email. Sandra Shaw stated that she responded to Lisa’s email soon after it was received. Karen Simmons noted that construction is still ongoing and some of the issues raised by Ms. Baci will be addressed as part of the construction. Other issues raised such as the broken pipes and washed out area of the bike path near the brook are pre-existing conditions that public works has been working on for the past few years and were not caused by the field renovations. Ms. Baci and Ms. Heitz asked if the Friends of Lincoln Park could be on future Recreation Committee agendas. Sandra Shaw indicated that this could be done, and suggested that they contact the Recreation Department office to be added to the agenda. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420