2023-10-17-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)

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October 17, 2023 Lincoln Park Sub -Committee Meeting at Lincoln Park Started at 5:15pm In attendance: Brian Kelley Joanne Shorter Bob Pressman Paul Earsy 1. Introduce new Sub -Committee member Paul Earsy 2. Discussion of Lincoln Park Master Plan update 3. Survey of the paths, boardwalk, trees/plantings and new memorials Observed continued erosion of stone dust, in particular in the Granite Forest area, "mound" trails needing a refresh to protect tree roots, interim solution may be to add fresh wood chips/mulch. Discussion of the challenge of having new trees/plantings survive in the suboptimal environment of a former landfill. Discussion of maintenance expenditures exceeding income and efforts to reduce spending to preserve trust. Discussion on the current condition of the boardwalk which requires regular patching, future replacement of decking is not currently included in the 5 year plan and formalization of Hayden relationship/easement. Sub -Committee to work with recreation committee to get boardwalk included in five year plan. The replacement of the composite boardwalk has been discussed by the Sub -Committee for several years including with former liaison Lisa O'Brien and is a top priority of the subcommittee. We would appreciate guidance from the Rec Dept on how to make a formal request to start the planning/budget process. Perhaps a meeting with Activitas or another consultant would be in order to consider options. It is noted that similar boardwalk work has been undertaken elsewhere in Town but perhaps that was more related to the Conservation Commission than the Rec Dept. 4. Discuss and vote on replacement of fitness stations Determined that this is in scope of passive use and that the Lincoln Park Sub -Committee would like to support this with $40k (25% of the 160k fitness station proposal) while preserving the trust funds continued future passive area maintenance. The committee would like to discuss this project and its funding in more detail with the Rec Dept or Committee as details of the project are presented in the future.