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LEXINGTON CENTER COMMLLTU January 19, 1989 - Noon Present: Mrs. Battin, Mary Hastings, Marian Powell, Bob Ossman, Bill Bowen, Ed Barsamian, Dave Wel]S, Norma Bogen, Fay Bussgang, Morton Kahan, Carla Fortmann. Also in attendance were: Selectmen Leo McSweeney, and Jack Eddison; John Frye, DAC; Planning Board members Martha Woods and David Williams; MAPC Alternate Myla Kabat-Zinn; Arts Council Chairman Kerry Brandin and Liz Banks, Lexington Minute Man. MINUTES The LCC minutes of the October 13 and November 17, 1988 meetings were accepted as presented. DESIGN GUIDELINES PRESENTATION - David Dixon & Associates David Dixon Review of Workplan Summary presented by David Dixon and David Spillane of David Dixon Associates. (see attachments) David Spillane The need for a public policy for prioritizing areas in a time of limited resources was urged by Mr. Spillane. The group was asked for ideas as to best use of the Emery Park (Depot Square) space and for an overall plan of the other side of Mass. Ave. David Wells What is the expected time frame for completion of plan? David Dixon Hopefully less than 3 months from now. EMERY PARK Mary Hastings The park should definitely be functional and must be geared for use by all age groups. Bob Ossman Walkways at this time are wrong. Entrances should be from corners. Historic research is needed as to how the park use was intended. Norma Bogen Feels that it was used as a pedestrian path from the train. Mrs. Battin There must be facilities for citizens to sit and talk on the site. Bill Bowen Flexibility is the key. Mrs. Battin Post Office Square, Boston is a good example. Norma Bogen Easy maintenance is an important feature. The site is possibly a good space for a sculpture to be placed. Bill Bowen Could benches be used as a shield for trash receptables? Bees are attraced to trash containers, could be a problem to those sitting on benches. Jack Eddison A stone fountain similar to one in the Sparks St./Brattle St. section of Cambridge would be a wonderful addition. Myla Kabat-Zinn Agreed that the use of water in the design plan should be considered. Fay Bussgang Asked how much it would cost to run a fountain. Bill Bowen A recycling pump would be used. Carla Fortmann Hoped that a drinking fountain for bicyclists would be a possibility. Covers over the bus stops have been requested by commuters. Kerry Brandin Arts Council State Lottery monies may be funding possibility for a sculpture. Bob Ossman A combined fountain sculpture that looks good with or without water (season) should be considered. Martha Woods Questioned the need for buses and taxi stands in the same area. - Fay Bussgang The bus stops are a good use of park. Diversity of ages who use space. Norma Bogen Taxi stands do need to be near bus stops for convenience of commuters.