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MQg 1775 NQ k D APRIL N /NGT�� APPROVED MEETING MINUTES Committee Name: Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee Date, Time and Location of Meeting, October 10, 2013, 7 pm, Town Office Building Members Present: Peggy Enders (Chair), Bob Hausslein (FoLB Chair), Bob Dangel, George Gagliardi, Marita Hartshorn, Stew Kennedy, Mike Tabaczynski Members Absent: Patria Lanfranchi, John Frey. Others Present: Rami Haddad The September Meeting Minutes were accepted as presented Toole Design Group Report: What's Next? After discussing the Toole Design Group presentation the committee agreed that implementing their recommendations could be approached from multiple directions. There was discussion about forming a regional Minuteman Bikeway Committee with representatives from the Bikeway towns and regional planners as is being done with the Battle Road Scenic Byway; Michelle Ciccolo's advice might be helpful. The committee might also identify items in the report that pertain only to Lexington and pursue them through John Livsey. For instance, gathering places, pedestrian crossing lights, and improved sightlines should be giving a high priority. Wayfinding signs would be less expensive if purchased in bulk and would be more of a regional item; safety signs would be more local. The committee discussed the recommendations regarding widening the trail but came to no conclusion. The next step will be to review the plan in detail at an extended meeting, ideally in the company of John Livsey. Minuteman Bikeway Walk: Bob Dangel, Bob Hausslein, and Peggy walked the Bikeway with John Livsey from Mal's to Hancock Street to review in person the recommendations forwarded to him regarding Bikeway conditions and plans for root work and paving next year. In many places the roots need to be dug out and deep barriers placed around them to prevent further intrusion. Drainage and runoff problems need to be addressed as well. Sections of the Bikeway will need to be closed during the work, and detours (particularly between Bedford Street and Hartwell Avenue) need to be well considered. Bike - Related Public Arts Projects: The committee discussed both the possibility of a mural under the Maple Street Bridge and artfully designed bike racks. Either or both projects would qualify for a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Marita described the process. The deadline is October 15 of each year. The first step is to put out a call for public artists, define the size, theme, and time frame. Awards might include sums of money to finalists. Other business: The Planning Department has proposed a revised parking configuration in the area behind Cary Hall and the police department. John Livsey has suggested that a new ramp off the Bikeway into the parking lot be included as part of the design. The committee unanimously supports construction of the ramp in the area identified (i.e., close to the back of Cary Hall). Joe Pato has agreed to serve as the LBAC Selectman liaison; Peggy has asked Peter Kelley to continue on as our plowing liaison and in particular with Jimmy McLaughlin.