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<br /> <br />Town of Lexington <br />Recreation Committee <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262 <br />Richard Thuma, Vice Chairman Fax: (781) 861-2747 <br />Robert Boudreau <br />Wendy Rudner <br />Sandra Shaw <br /> <br />RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING <br />April 14, 2008 <br /> <br /> <br />Members Present: Rick De Angelis, Sandra Shaw, Bob Boudreau, Dick Thuma, and <br />Wendy Rudner <br /> <br />Staff Present: Karen Simmons, Dave Pinsonneault, Sheila Butts, and Peter <br />Coleman <br /> <br />Others Present: Ralph Wilmer, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) <br /> <br />AGENDA <br /> <br />1. Citizens and Other Boards <br />None were present. <br /> <br />2. Meeting Minutes <br />The minutes of the February 27, 2008 and March 26, 2008 Recreation Committee meetings <br />were approved 3 – 0. <br /> <br />3. Open Space and Recreation Plan Update <br />Karen Simmons introduced Ralph Willmer of VHB, who is working with the town to update <br />the 1997 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Mr. Willmer provided the Recreation Committee <br />with an overview of process to date. A public forum was held on March 28, 2008 which was <br />well attended and provided some excellent feedback on the work to date and the goals of the <br />2008 Update. The 2008 Open Space and Recreation Plan will be valid until 2013. The <br />project is a cooperative venture between the Recreation and Conservation Departments with <br />funding from the Community Preservation Act. The project includes an assessment of <br />community needs, natural resources and community recreation needs, and an updated <br />inventory of open space parcels. <br />Mr. Willmer indicated submission of the plan would allow the Town to apply for Self Help <br />and Urban Self Help Grants. The funding for these grants will become available in either <br />June or September 2008. Since the state is looking to give out discretionary funds a valid, <br />accepted plan will provide added points when filing grant applications. <br />Karen Simmons noted that Dick Thuma had volunteered to be the liaison from the Recreation <br />Committee on this project, and would be assisting with the inventory and accessibility of <br />recreation properties. <br />1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 <br /> <br /> <br />