2013-06-26-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)

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LINCOLN PARK SUB - COMMITTEE Minutes —June 26, 2013 Members present— David Williams, Chair, Bob Pressman, Nell Walker, Brian Kelley, Lynne Wilson Also present — Wes Wirth, Landscape Architect, Wendy Rudner, Recreation, Miles Connors and Vanessa Tropeano, Parterre The minutes of May 16 and June 6 were approved as written. Bathroom project — Brian Kelley updated the group saying he still needs $30- 40,000 to complete the project. His big expenses now are plumbing, painting (especially floors), and partitions. Electrical is in good shape. LexFun donated $4,000 and plans to add $2,000. A question was asked about Fund for Lexington. They are donating $5,000 which will used for landscaping. To date, Little League has not donated but will. Brian said that the MinuteMan will have an article and he was interviewed on the LexTalk show on LexMedia. Donor Sign — David said that Karen Simmons was not happy with the repairs. There was some discussion about cloudiness. Wes will check it. Poison Ivy — David has called Mr. Cooper about treatment but has not heard back. Miles will follow up. Conservation — Miles told the group that he had talked to Duke Bitsko about the control of the phragmites. Conservation is interest in three trial plots — each 50' by 20'. One plot would control by hand cutting, one by herbicide application to cut stems and the other using a gloved hand to wipe on herbicide. The cost would be at least $3,100. Miles would not recommend control by cutting. There was discussion about the cost and possibly doing a smaller area. This project is on hold due to cost. There was also discussion about spending about $1,300 for fall treatment of garlic mustard and cardamine impatiens. This will be decided at the next meeting. Path maintenance — Bob Barnard has not yet given a cost estimate to Vanessa for the needed work. Brian said that he expects to use Bob for the landscape and paths at the bathrooms. Perhaps the work could be done at the same time. Drainage —We still have problems with drainage at the bike path turn and down the cart path area. Wes is working on a plan to solve these issues. Wes reported that he is happy with new plantings especially the colors. He has talked with Matt Foti about the granite forest. Miles gave him the name of a reason from Maine who might give him an estimate. Signage —These was discussion regarding the new signs which now include website information. David will show the design to Don Mahoney at Hayden before they go to be made. Blue Spruce —Chris Filadoro needs a planting plan which Wes will provide. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24 at 4:30 at the Worthen St. entrance to the fitness path. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15. Respectfully submitted, �4 ' � f ✓ o