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`o JS Mop? oQ 177 hQ a -> =w r a s �P APRILI9 �FXI NG"s Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman Richard Thuma, Vice Chairman Wendy Rudner Sandra Shaw Howard Vogel RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING October 21, 2009 Town of Lexington Recreation Committee Town Office Building Room G15 Tel: (781) 862 - 0500 x262 Fax: (781) 861 -2747 Members Present: Rick DeAngelis (Chairman), Wendy Rudner, Sandra Shaw, Richard Thuma (Vice Chairman), Howard Vogel Staff Present: Karen Simmons, David Pinsonneault, and Sheila Butts Others Present Peg Enders, Minuteman Bicycle Advisory Committee, and Hank Manz, Board of Selectmen Liaison The meeting of the Recreation Committee came to order at 7:05 PM. The following items were topics of discussion: 1. Citizens and Other Boards: No citizens or other boards were present. 2. Meeting Minutes from September 16,2009: Sandra Shaw made, and Dick Thuma seconded a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 16, as written. There was no discussion. The motion was unanimously approved (5 — 0). 3. Peg Enders, Minuteman Bikeway Committee — CPC Proposal Sandra Shaw introduced Peg Enders, who reviewed the proposed Capital Article requesting $320,000 of Community Preservation Act money, under the category of Preservation of a Recreation Resource. Ms. Enders requested a letter of support from the Recreation Committee to the Community Preservation Committee. The Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee is also requesting the support of the Center Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. The project goal is to address and remediate deterioration of the 5.5 miles of Minuteman Bikeway that runs through Lexington. Ms. Enders and Dave Pinsonneault explained that the deterioration is the result of a number of items including improper drainage, root penetration, and erosion. The project if funded would stop further deterioration from the aforementioned problems and protect the condition of the bikeway. Members of the Recreation Committee inquired about the extent of the work to be done. Dave Pinsonneault responded that the work would include the installation of root barriers, drainage repairs and swale restoration. Mr. Thuma asked if there is money in the annual Public Works budget to maintain the Minuteman Bikeway. Mr. Pinsonneault explained that there is no line item in the budget, but Public Works personnel do what they can to maintain the Bikeway. He also noted that in 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420