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for a more walkable and bikeable community" might better fit under a future goal. Keith said there are some aspects that are ongoing and others that are more aspirational; he'll try to reflect this in the goals statement. Wayfinding Sign project: Mike presented his proposed list of wayfinding signage locations and provided an example of a single wayfinding sign: of a size to be "screwed to a post" instead of on a kiosk; 14x18 inches tall, stiff aluminum, portrait format. He asked for comments on overall impressions and suggestions. Alex suggests that streams be included. Eileen asked about the point-of-interest numbers on the sample and wondered whether these were useful. Mike said might be able to cut down on number of signs but wants to be sure to include some overlap. Susan emphasized the importance of the logo. Keith said he hopes the project could be rolled out by the middle of next summer to meet the FY21 funding deadline. Recreation Committee (liaison report): Francesca said that the recent needs assessment has inspired the Recreation Department to think of town parcels of land "more holistically." She gave as an example town playgrounds that abut conservation land and said that the Recreation Department hopes to collaborate with committees to determine where there is potential for synergy. Keith said he would like to obtain more information about the summary points in the needs assessment; Susan and Keith will set up a time to review this information with Francesca. Conservation Five-year Planning Schedule: Keith said he is looking forward to the upcoming twice-yearly meeting in January with Conservation Commission and trail stewards to discuss trail project priorities and the planning calendar on trail projects. He wants to ensure that several additional ACROSS projects are included on the calendar: • Liberty Ridge Connector—won't involve any capital resources; will require permitting; • Concord Ave/Brookhaven: Site visit being planned. Mike will be able to send around a map some time next week in time for a committee site visit. • Waterstone Connector: will connect new Waterstone development along Route 2 roadbed that parallels road to Pleasant Street (requiring easements from MassDOT and MWRA); occupancy 2022. • West Lexington Greenway: Will require permit. Keith has been in touch with Carol Kowalski about the trail system behind Hartwell Avenue and the possibility of adding additional ACROSS-Lexington loops as part of the Hartwell Innovation project. • Hobbs Brook Cambridge Watershed property and possible ACROSS trail extensions. In reference to the need for a Land Management Plan for the Concord Avenue Conservation parcel trail development project, Alex received information about land management planning costs — $8,500-12,000, depending on size of project. New conservation coordinator Amber Carr has considerable experience with land management planning. Keith hopes to schedule a meeting on January 7; will request date from town. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 pm. Recorder: Peggy Enders