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APPROVED MEETING NOTES Committee Name: Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee Date, Time and Location of Meeting: Thursday, November 13, 2014, Parker Room, Town Office Building Members Present: Peggy Enders, (Chair), Marita Hartshorn, Laurel Carpenter, Bob Dangel, John Frey, George Gagliardi, Bob Hausslein, Mike Tabaczynski, Richard Canale (Planning Board Liaison), Sandra Shaw (Recreation Committee Liaison) Members Absent: Carolyn Levi Others Present: Jennifer Melot, Sgt. Paul Callahan, Howard Cloth October Meeting Notes : the October notes were approved as amended. Grain Mill Alley : Melisa Tintocalis reviewed the design plan for the proposed Grain Mill Alley project, saying the goals are to improve the vitality of the center and encourage people to explore, create a gateway to and from the bikeway, and educate users with an information kiosk. For instance, she said, information about alternative transportation might be presented there. Three hearings have been held and as a result of the hearings and survey information, the committee feels that there is no need to emphasize the history of Lexington but rather to provide a more contemporary and inviting outdoor space. Melisa has talked with the HDC three times, two informally. There was also a petition before the CPC. Sandra Shaw a member of the CPC committee questioned the appropriateness of the expenditure in terms of it not being housing, recreation, or conservation. She also questioned the estimated cost of $450,000 when there is already an adjacent park. Members discussed various aspects of the plan, including ways to make the crossing safer from the Bikeway to the alley space. Hartwell Ave Roundabout : Richard Canale said that the Planning Board has not reviewed the plan in two years. At that time, he said, they favored a bike route along Hartwell and as of today have not weighed in on the current design. In the meantime Mass DOT has updated their roundabout evaluation tool; the current design would probably not pass current guidelines. In a roundabout one lane is safe for cyclists but two lanes are problematic. Peggy said that John Livsey is arranging a meeting with Bicycle Committee representatives. Lexington Bike Flyer : The committee reviewed and fine-tuned the draft; the Board of Selectmen will review it next Monday for consideration as part of the spring tax bill mailing.