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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, March 5, 2013 7:30 P.M. Legion Room, Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 7:36 pm in the Legion Room of Cary Hall. Commissioners present: Joyce Miller, Phil Hamilton, Stew Kennedy, Jane Warren, Duke Bitsko, David Langseth (arrived 7:42 pm), and Dick Wolk (arrived 8:15 pm) Others present: Emily Schadler, Conservation Stewardship Coordinator; Members of the Lexington Conservation Stewards Directors’ Group 7:36 pm Informal Meeting: Parker Meadow Conservation Area Accessible Trail Lexington Conservation Stewards/Meg Landers Keith Ohmart, Lexington Conservation Steward Director, explained that Meg Landers, a Lexington resident, had approached the Stewards about installing an accessible trail at Parker Meadow. He updated the Commission on the discussion. He explained that the Stewards and Meg Landers would like to apply to the Community Preservation Committee for planning funds in 2013 and then for implementation funds after the planning has been completed. Meg Landers explained that Parker Meadow is ideal for wheelchair accessibility due to its location close to the town center and the bikeway as well as the variety of habitats that can be visited. Mr. Kennedy pointed out that the safe off-road parking next to the bikeway at Parker Meadow is also an asset for accessibility. Ms. Miller asked who would be submitting the CPC application. Mr. Kennedy commented that it may be a joint application from the Stewards and the Council on Disabilities. Ms. Miller also inquired if the plan would be applicable to other conservation land as well. Mr. Langseth encouraged the Stewards to look at the trail at Lincoln Park where erosion issues have degraded the accessibility. Mr. Bitsko commented that extensive work will likely be required at significant cost.