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1 JS MORIVI" 0 Di18k3 c o s PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES A,R,Lpr„ Conservation Commission Meeting broadcasted byLexMeaia LExr?gc"10 P AGENDA Monday, February 20, 2020, 6:30 p.m., Estabrook Hall, Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue 02421 Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, David Langseth, Alex Dohan, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Jordan McCarron and Katie Luczai 6:30 pm New Business/Pendine Matters Parker Meadow Conservation Area: Presentation of Proposed Trail Concept Options and Proposed Overlook Options and Vote on the Final Proposed Options for full design and permitting Mr. Jordan McCarron presented the proposed trail concept options and proposed overlook options to the public. Proposed Trail Concept Options: a) Option A creates a total of 1,910 linear feet of accessible trails, leaving the trail that passes directly through the meadow unimproved. An additional 100 linear feet of boardwalk would be installed over previously undisturbed land. b) Option B creates a total of 1,697 linear feet of accessible trails, leaving the longest trail in Parker Meadow unimproved. The smaller scale of the project is more cost effective. The Conservation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of Option B for the Proposed Trail Concept. Proposed Overlook Options: a) Option A proposes to construct an overlook structure at the intersection of paths, central to the conservation area. This proposed location gets a significant amount of sun. b) Option B proposes to construct an overlook structure in the middle of the path looping around the pond. This structure is proposed to be built out of the boardwalk thus preserving the view of the pond and utilizing existing infrastructure. The Conservation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of Option A for the Proposed Overlook location.