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2 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421 2. Meeting Minutes Lisa O’Brien moved to approve the minutes from the February 1st meeting, with edits, and Weiwei Li seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. Lisa O’Brien moved to approve the minutes from the February 15th meeting and Weiwei Li seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. Lisa O’Brien moved to approve the minutes from the March 1st meeting and Claire Sheth seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. 3. Recreation Committee Email Correspondence Claire Sheth provided the Committee with an update on the emails that were received over the past month. There were several emails about the proposed Lincoln Park field improvements project (Article 10i) as well as a dozen emails in opposition of pickleball at the Gallagher Courts due to noise concerns. Other emails received were about the potential bike park, an inquiry requesting an update on a potential cricket field, and a request to form a middle school football team through the Recreation & Community Programs Department. 4. Recreation & Community Programs Report The March Recreation & Community Programs Report is attached to the meeting minutes. Christian Boutwell, Vice Chair of the Recreation Committee, stated that it would be useful for Committee members to be available at Town Meeting on Wednesday, March 29th in case a quorum is needed due to any amendments that may be proposed for Article 10i (Lincoln Part field improvements project). 5. Liaison Report Nothing was submitted ahead of time and Lisa O’Brien, liaison to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), referred to the Munroe Center for the Arts project that was discussed later in the meeting. 6. Lincoln Park Sub-Committee Reappointments and Bench Donations Weiwei Li, liaison to the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee (LPSC), reported that the LPSC met on Wednesday, March 15th. There were several items discussed at the meeting. The first was the reappointment of Committee members. Brian Kelley will serve as the Chair, Joanne Shorter will serve as the Vice Chair, and David Williams will serve at the Treasurer. A memo regarding these LPSC memberships is attached to the meeting minutes. There are currently two vacancies on the LPSC. The LPSC also reviewed a request for a memorial bench in honor of Tiffany Fontanez. The annual maintenance restrictions were reviewed. Currently, two companies work with DPW to maintain the park at a cost of approximately $42,000 each year and the LPSC is looking to reduce that to one company. The LPSC inquired about having a sign with a QR code at Lincoln Park to indicate that it is looking for new members. This is something that the Recreation Committee could approve at a future meeting. The LPSC does not have the budget to replace/repair the fitness stations and is looking for Town support. Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation and Community Programs, indicated that replacing the fitness stations is in the 5-year capital plan and is also part of the Lincoln Park Master Plan discussion. At the end of the conversation, Weiwei Li made the following motion: “The Recreation Committee approves the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee (LPSC) member terms for Brian Kelley (Chair), Joanne Shorter (Vice Chair), and David Williams (Treasurer). Mr. Kelley and Ms. Shorter’s terms will expire on December 30, 2024 and Mr. Williams’s term will expire on December 30, 2025.” Claire Sheth seconded the motion. The Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to approve this motion. The requests to place memorial benches at Lincoln Park will be moved to a future meeting.