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<br />Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia <br /> <br />PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES <br />Conservation Commission <br /> <br />___________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Joint Meeting: Lexington Conservation Commission and Lexington Conservation Stewards <br /> <br />AGENDA Monday, May 22, 2023, 6:30 p.m. <br /> <br />This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting <br />platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. <br /> <br />Commissioners Present: Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton and Ruth Ladd <br /> <br />Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, and Amber Carr, Conservation <br />Coordinator <br /> <br />6:30 PM <br /> <br />Stewardship Report: Project updates and work plan outlook for summer 2023 <br /> <br />Ms. Carr provided an update on the West Farm Meadow Preservation project, stating that woody <br />invasive plant removal was accomplished in the first year. Remaining work includes continuing <br />woody invasive plant removal, black swallow wort control, sumac control. The completion date <br />is expected to be in the Fall of 2024. <br /> <br />Construction updates for the Parker Meadow Accessible Trail project include: installation of <br />vegetation fencing, monitoring of vegetation, trail repairs in some sections, bike rack installation, <br />and distribution of story walk boards. Improvements include the creation of 1,697 feet of <br />accessible trails, parking area improvements, construction of a viewing platform, and the <br />installation of an interpretive panel. <br /> <br />The Chiesa Farm Field Management Plan is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2023. <br /> <br />The Willard's Woods trail construction funding and meadow mowing funding were approved at <br />the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Remaining work includes receiving the bid package and scope <br />of work for construction. <br /> <br />The Open Space and Recreation Plan was submitted to the state for review recently and is <br />expected to be completed in Summer 2023. <br /> <br />Next steps for the Wright Farm Barn Stabilization project include hiring the consultant, <br />preparing the architectural design and bid documents, environmental testing, and implementation <br />of the stabilization plans. <br />