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Town of Lexington Lexington Center Committee Notes for the meeting of September 12, 2019 (no quorum) Parker Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts Committee members: Katherine Huang, Howard Levin, Pamela Lyons, Jerold Michelson (Chair), Pamela Shadley Liaisons: Bob Creech, Planning Board, Frank Smith, Capital Expenditures Committee, Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Director, Casey Hagerty, Economic Development Office, Francine Stieglitz, Commission on Disability, Joe Pato, Special Guest/BOS Casey Hagerty gave the economic development update: there has been an inquiry from a sit-down cafe for the GoodFeet space. LaDolda is moving forward (and not moribund as some of us feared.) The Zagster contract expires at the end of October and we are looking to extend it for another month. Then we will review the numbers to see what makes sense as we consider a contract for next year. Zagster is mostly used recreationally. We are surrounded by Lime communities so consideration is being given to having Lime in Lexington. The Bike Committee has asked the BOS for a 15mph speed on the bikeway. Noting that the Bank of America has pulled a building/demo permit Howard pointed out that it was important that BOA properly restore (and improve) the area. Perhaps the building inspector could make this a condition of the COA, emphasizing safety and lighting. Casey noted that we now have an email list for center businesses and there is a landlord list. Casey has been working with a retail consultant on a