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Lexington Community Preservation Committee December 7, 2006 – Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order by Chair Betsey Weiss at 5:05 p.m. Also present were Joel Adler, Norm Cohen, Marilyn Fenollosa, Leo McSweeney, Richard Pagett, Sandy Shaw, Wendy Manz and Dick Wolk. Charles Lamb, representing Capital Expenditures, was also present. Keith Ohmart appeared to present the application of the Lexington 1. Conservation Stewards and the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee for CPA funding of $125,000 to develop a Master Plan and construction documentation for connecting all of Lexington’s conservation lands west of Rte. 128 with a trail system – the so-called “West Lexington Greenway Corridor.” The trail would be nearly five miles in length and would also connect the existing Minuteman Bikeway and the Battle Road trail. Also present from the supporting groups were Stew Kennedy, Mike Tabaczynski, Paul Knight and Duke Bitsko. Also present were the official submitters who will oversee the project on behalf of the Town - Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator for Lexington, and Karen Simmons, Lexington Recreation Director. Mr. Ohmart explained that the idea to connect the two trails was conceived 10 years ago and was mentioned in the Conservation and Recreation Open Space Plan in 1997 as a planned initiative of both Conservation and Recreation. The trail would provide a continuous route from Alewife to Concord Center and could serve citizens of all ages by creating access to several conservation parcels and various historical sites. Ms. Mullins said CPA allows spending for “converting existing (conservation) areas to a recreational use, such as walking, biking….” There were questions from the Committee regarding easements over private property that would be necessary for the project. Mr. Ohmart said that the Master Plan would provide that information and would help determine the best routing of the trail. CPC members also had concerns regarding the proposed cost for the project, and some suggested phasing both the work and the funding. The presenters will attempt to clarify their request to the CPC. Tom Battin, Chair of the Muzzey High Condominium Association presented a 2. request for $59,500 for a study to evaluate the existing building conditions at the Muzzey High Condos. Mary Keady, another author of the proposal, was unable to attend. Also attending on behalf of the proposal were: Diana Ayers, Trustee, residents Grace Ayers and Hans Maas, and Russell Feldman and Robert Jeffries of TBA Architects, consultant for the project. Mr. Battin outlined the problems which have existed for condo owners since the former school was converted into 71 units in 1981 and sold with deed restrictions to provide affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. Some of the