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61-189 Selectmen’s Meeting – July 6, 1998 The reason for going outside at this point in time is that this is a relatively quantitative objective analysis that just takes time and people. The urgency in doing it now is that MAPC has graduate interns who are available and can do the work over the summer. The intent is to finish the first phase of proposals so that by spring there may be some recommendations that might go before the Town Meetings. Mrs. Krieger feels there may be a Stage Two, but the magnitude of Stage Two is going to be dependent upon the quality of work done in Stage One. It was asked if the park is a participant or just the 4 towns? Mrs. Krieger believes it is just the 4 towns that are going to carry it. Nancy Nelson sits on the 4-Town Planning Group and attends the meetings, but I believe it is the 4 towns who are being asked at this point to consider funding this proposal. How does this fit with public bidding? Mrs. Krieger believes it is consistent with the public bidding process and we can contract with MAPC because we are a member. It is an economical way to approach this. The 4-Town Planning Group recommends MAPC. Mr. Fenn is concerned about the Board committing $12,500 of the $20,000 set aside for Hanscom projects to this one project and he needs to have the project explained to him. Mrs. Krieger stated that Lexington has always taken the lead and that it is an important leadership role for the Town to play because of the major impact on our traffic situation of uncontrolled development in the 4-town area. She understands there are a variety of other competing priorities for the $20,000, but thinks this is a very useful basis to start to address the non-aviation issues of development in the 4-town area. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it voted 3 to 1 (Mr. Busa in opposition) to spend up to $6,000 on the first phase of a planning effort for the 4-Town Planning Group. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote: Acting Chairman Fenn, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Eddison, and Mrs. Krieger to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of land acquisition with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. A true record, Attest: Lynne A. Pease Assistant to the Executive Clerk