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• 2023 PIR Budget Request: Keith indicated the only expense foreseen is reprinting the brochures. Keith will work with Susan on a budget. In terms of the printed brochures, Susan advocates for digital maps in the future. Mal noted that the Commonwealth is willing to have sponsors pay for the cost of printing materials, with the sponsors' logos added. Bob suggested we could issue a paper map when we have a final version of the ACROSS system. Alex asked about the possibility of adding interpretive signage on the routes if there are no paper maps. Keith noted that CLC has started working with Karen and Amber on educational/interpretive signs for conservation properties and the GCC could consider this when CLC's effort gets off the ground in the next year or two. Mark noted that the Select Board has just started working on budgeting, and Keith indicate he will work on a request. • Bridge School Boardwalk Update: Mal reported that the first workday will be next Monday. The scouts will work until project is completed. They expect to be done by Thanksgiving. New Business: • Planning Board hearing for 475 Bedford St.: Concerning this proposed development, the GCC should request a trail easement to connect to the jug handle in order to bring down a new trail along the power line corridor. This is critical for development of the greenbelt on the west side of town. This development may be on the addenda of the Planning Board's Sept 9 meeting. Bob Creech will check the agenda and confirm. Eileen will attend the Sept. 9 meeting if a discussion of the 475 Bedford St development is included. • The committee discussed a proposal from Susan Barrett suggesting a letter to the Select Board for creating a Lexington Ped/Bike plan. Peggy pointed out that the idea of a bike plan goes back to 2003, but while the town seems to think this is a good idea no concrete actions have resulted. Keith will draft a statement with Peggy's help to be sent to the Select Board and Amanda Loomis for the comprehensive plan, with a copy to the bike committee. The letter will request that a bike/ped plan should be part of the comprehensive plan. Mal suggested that the letter should emphasize that we want to see easements incorporated into plans for new development. Pending Items: • Discussion with Kathy Sandos regarding updates to website • Trail Apps discussion/moving beyond paper maps - Skills required to upload ACROSS routes - Synching with continued maintenance of Town website map - Synching with Wayfinding maps - What becomes of Points of Interest • History project update (Larry McCray) • Archive options for maintaining copies of ACROSS artwork, etc. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm. Next Meeting: 7 Oct 2021, 4:00-5:30pm, via Zoom Conference Future meeting dates: Nov 4, Dec 2