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Jim Malloy discussed fees for outdoor dining in the Center. Our current fees <br />(which were waived during the pandemic) are way more expensive than <br />comparable towns. Jim suggested that we go to a simplified two tier structure <br />with modest fees that would work out to $100/yr for Peet’s and $250/year for <br />Bertucci’s (by way of example.) Tiers are up to 10 seats and over 10 seats. He also <br />discussed renting the parklet to businesses. <br /> <br />The Center Committee voted seven to zero to support the Town Manager’s <br />proposal for a new two-tier fee structure for outdoor dining in the Center. <br /> <br />Capt. Barry discussed parking (our favorite topic) in the Center. Not all new <br />meters are in, but we hope to be fully operational by spring. Permits are $250 per <br />year – Jerry asked “once meters are fully functional, what do we want for <br />enforcement in the Center?” Jim Malloy noted that the parking fund is used to <br />upgrade and repave the lots. Fred reminded us of the institutional history and <br />beneficial results of the Parking Management Plan. We discussed the use of <br />electric signage and Sean Dugan for getting information out to the public. <br /> <br />Doug and Jim Malloy are meeting with a consultant to discuss revitalizing the <br />Center. <br /> <br />Maggie Peard let us know there are now 21 public EV stations in Lexington. We <br />have a grant for a high capacity charger in the NSTAR lot. Maggie gave a <br />presentation on EV chargers in Lexington. <br /> <br />Jeff inquired what to do about dumpsters in the Muzzey Street lot? The situation <br />with waste and recycling is challenging and becoming costlier. <br /> <br />Sandyha Iyer noted that Taste of Lexington was a success. Three vacancies are <br />being filled. Dabin has a new tenant, Karma is coming to Lexington, Starbucks is <br />becoming a ramen place and When Pigs Fly is open. <br /> <br />We returned to an intense discussion of the MBTA Communities Act. Because <br />residential use is allowed by right, he urged the Planning Board to include <br />incentives to support mixed use. Jeff noted that, because of zoning regulations, <br />mixed use construction is more expensive that straight residential construction.