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`OVs MORN' O� 1775 tic N P APRIL 19' �FXI NGS�� Town of Lexington Tourism Committee Dawn McKenna, Chair (781) 862-0500 ext 84585 Tourism Committee Minutes October 8th, 2020 3:30—6:00 pm Virtual via Zoom Members Present: Dawn McKenna, Marsha Baker, Kerry Brandin, Wim Nijenberg, Bebe Fallick, Margaret Coppe, Jon Himmel Staff Present: Casey Hagerty, Katie Johnson Liaisons Present: Fred Johnson, Center Committee, Jill Hai, Select Board Members Absent: Erica McAvoy Updates and Miscellaneous Mrs. McKenna informed the Committee that the Select Board has approved the "Go Outdoors" art exhibit. The doors will be displayed on the bike path between the Visitors Center and Hancock Street. Trisha Kennealy has decided she did not wish to be reappointed to the Committee. Mrs. McKenna indicated our appreciation for her service on the Committee. Going forward Mrs. McKenna will cast a wide net to invite diverse applicants with complimentary expertise to join the Committee. The Committee agreed to invite the Recreation Department Staff to a future meeting to discuss how they can collaborate and cross promote. Mrs. McKenna explained that bids for the moving of the Hosmer House have been received, one location proposed is on Harrington Road. The Select Board will review the bids. Projects Review with Dave Pinsonnault Dave Pinsonnault provided an update to the Committee on the Battle Green Master Plan, Center Streetscape project, the interpretive rails, Antony Park, and short-term parking for the Visitors Center. The Battle Green Master Plan will be going out to bid in a year or two. The streetscape portion of the project will be done before 2025; signage will be on going. The Center Streetscape construction will start in the Spring of 2021 and be completed by 2025. For Antony Park, Dave is working to find the correct species of the cultivar for the trees. Mrs. McKenna explained that the Antony Working Group is working on an etching for the granite. Dave is meeting with the Town Manager to discuss short-term parking options for the Visitors Center. Visitors Center Mrs. McKenna reported that there will be no ribbon cutting this Fall. Staff will proceed with planning for an opening celebration in the Spring. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE•LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420