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Town of Lexington Lexington Center Committee Draft minutes for the February 14th, 2019 meeting of the Lexington Center Committee Parker Room, ground floor, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Massachusetts Center Committee Members: Richard Brown, Frederic Johnson, Howard Levin, Pamela Lyons, Jerold Michelson (Chair), Pamela Shadley, David Tabeling Liaisons: Joe Pato, Board of Selectmen, Frank Smith, Capital Expenditures Committee, Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Director, Dave Pinsonneault, Department of Public Works, Megan Zammuto, Economic Development Department, Casey Hagerty Guests: Mark Sandeen, Sustainable Lexington, Bridger McGaw, TMM Precinct 6, Mateo Gallizio, LaDolda Dave Pinsonnealt reminded us funding for 100% of the construction funds for the Center Streetscape project is coming before Town Meeting. There's a possibility of a grant from America Works but project must be shovel ready and financial commitments must be in place first. Awarding of this grant might cause a small delay but project must be completed by Fall 2024 for 2025. The Ad Hoc Committee is providing technical guidance. Pam Shadley stressed the importance of providing accurate information to the public. Sean Dugan introduced himself as the Town's new public information officer. This is a newly created position devoted to improving communication with the community at large. In particular Sean could be helpful with disseminating information about the streetscape plan. Mateo Galizzio of LaDolda introduced himself. LaDolda (going into the empty Great Harvest space) will have artisanal Italian gourmet pasta. Bridger McGaw discussed two articles regarding economic development that he is bringing to Town Meeting. The purpose is to address the imbalance between the residential and commercial tax bases. The articles would support an economic