2015-09-17-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)

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From: Doug Lucente doug@pmmeUUo.com Subject: Draft- UnmdnPurkGub-CnmmitteoM|nutoo Date: September 17, 2015 at 10:41 PM To: Williams David wi||ioms.dg@comnast.mm Hi David Here are the minutes from tonight's meting. Let me know if any changes or additions are needed. Thanks, Doug Lincoln Park Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes September 17, 2015 Attendees: David Williams, Ohainnan, Lynne Wilson, Doug Luoente, Brian Kelley, Robert Pressmari, Joanne Shorter, Cynthia Kuechle, Christina Burwell, Myles Connors, Parterre. The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:35pm. Upper Meadow - The chairman discussed the plantings in the upper meadow with Myles Connors. It was decided that certain areas will likely be mowed at the end of October. Any plantings in that area will be done in the spring of 2016. Since we had a very hot and dry season, some plants did not bloom well this year. Myles will also contemplate what plantings will occur for next season. Bathrooms - The plantings near the bathrooms at Lincoln field were discussed. Possibly moving some of the plantings to a more shaded area was also contemplated. It was decided that some additional full sun shrubs might be appropriate in the bathroom area next year. Members commented that the bathroom area and the interior of the bathrooms have been kept very clean. It was also noted that the bubbler near the bathrooms needs to be repaired, since it is covered in rust. Damaged Items along Fitness Path - The committee reviewed the "gardener notes" from Parterre. The committee also reviewed some photographs of damaged features along the fitness path. The damage appears to be normal wear and tear, but important to fix so that no one is injured when using it. Brian Kelley made a motion, and it was unanimously approved to spend whatever is needed to have the items fixed as soon as possible. Granite Forest - The committee discussed the proposed project to install granite forest at Lincoln Park. The proposed CPA request for $30,000 toward the project for FY 2017 submitted by Karen Simmons, was also discussed. The committee talked about additional funding so ao given thefacttha\thnpnoject will cost an estimated $75,000. The possibility of obtaining Grant money from groups or public entities interested in public art projects was brought forward. It was also noted that the trees for the project will most likely be donated by the Tree Committee based on the prior agreement. Christina Burwell will inquire about grants from her connections through the state. Additional fundraising options will be discussed at our next meeting. It was also noted that the committee will pursue updated price quotes from possible vendors of the project Eagle Scout Projects - The Chairman read notes submitted from Wesley Wirth regarding the three Eagle Scout projects proposed for the area. The committee will follow up on these at the next meeting. Nell Walker - Lynne Wilson made a motion that a sign be purchased by the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee to mark the trees planted in honor of Nell Walkers outstanding years of volunteer service to the Town and the the Lincoln Park Sub-Committtee. This motion passed unanimously. Our committee will coordinate with the Tree Committee to get the appropriate wording for the sign. It was proposed by the Chairman that the next meeting be held o October 29, 2015 at 7:30pm. The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm Respectfully submitted, Doug Lucente Douglas M. Lu Esq., Chief Executive Officer Address: 1 Militia Drive, Lexington, MA 02421 Phone: 800.722.1555 ext. 226 Fax: 800.767.7556