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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION February 3, 2011 Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Duke Bitsko, Charlie Wyman, Stewart Kennedy, Phil Hamilton, David Langseth (arrived at 7:32 pm) Commissioners Absent: Dick Wolk Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 7:20 pm in Room G-15 of the Town Office Building. 7:20 pm Whipple Hill Run Update Emily Schadler explained the Stewards’ position on the proposal from Josh Katzman to host a running event at Whipple Hill. The Commission agreed with the Stewards that Whipple Hill's trails are unsuitable at this time for a running event due to mud, erosion, and maintenance issues, but that after the trails have been improved, such an event might be possible. 7:24 pm Land Management Subcommittee Update Mr. Hamilton updated the Commission that the land management subcommittee met last week to discuss recommendations regarding dog-related regulations on conservation land for the upcoming February 15, 2011 meeting. Mr. Hamilton stated that a draft of the recommendations will be available prior to the February 15, 2011 meeting. Emily Schadler reported that she met with Dave Pinsonneault regarding trash barrels and identified two trash barrels that met DPW approval and were the least costly, approximately $250 each. DPW does not have funds to support the purchase of trash barrels at this time, and hence, the Commission requested staff to evaluate available funds in the conservation trust funds to support the purchase of four trash barrels. 7:30 pm Meeting: Idylwilde Community Gardens Improvement Project Documentation: Improvement Proposal for Lexington’s Idylewilde Community Gardens dated 12/15/2010. Emily Schadler updated the Commission on the draft proposals for improving the th Idylwilde community garden based on the December 15 gardeners' meeting. The Commission heard comments from the public as follows: Don Kosak, current Idylewilde Garden Coordinator, noted that he is in favor of the new garden location with perimeter fencing and water as well as a phasing out plan for existing gardens over two years. He also noted that the new location could be designed to expand to provide additional plots in future as needed. Laura and Steven Krich reported that lack of water and sunlight is a major issue at the existing location.