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Doug asked about the guidance that we would give to the parking lot design people. What does Pam’s design (from 2012) look like? How can we better connect the CVS and Depot Lot. Pam gave a detailed description of her very excellent CVS lot design which, among other things emphasized pedestrian safety, in light of the big trucks traversing the lot. John Livsey noted that the Grain Mill Alley design is complete and DPW is doing this as a change order with the Streetscape contract. Mike Boudett asked “where are we trying to steer people” – to Mass Ave? to the rear entrances of buildings? Two lots are bisected by the bikeway – which is tricky. Pam noted the opportunity to locate bike parking near Craft Cleaners and that the path from the bikeway to Edison Way can be made accessible. John gave an overview of the Streetscape Project mentioning: lots of bumpouts for pedestrian safety, new trees!, benches and plantings with seat walls. John Wakelin asked about the area from the Police Station to Woburn Street. This area will be repaved only. John Livsey has seen fifteen different designs for this location and none have been approved. This is the worst and most traveled stretch of road in Lexington. There will be an override vote on the Police Station on June 6th. Fred Johnson noted that the bad road conditions do reduce traffic speed. Work is going forward April 19th (after Patriot’s Day) to November 15th. John gave a helpful slide presentation of the work to be done. There is a robust communication plan for businesses and residents. Doug had some questions regarding apparent deterioration of tree grates. The rust develops a lovely patina over time. One broken grate was run over by a truck driver. That will be replaced. John described the process for dealing with damaged bricks. Because it has enough width, It is unlikely that Mass Ave will ever have to be closed for repaving. We might have to do one lane alternating for a short time. Koren Stembridge discussed the current situation at Cary Library. Glad to be open, foot traffic still down, circulation is almost all back. The children’s room will be renovated (having received design funds form TM a few years ago.) Current design is outdated and not entirely safe We were reminded that the Library is an anchor in the Center.