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MEETING MINUTES
Committee Name: Bicycle Advisory Committee
Date, Time and Location of Meeting:
August 14, 2008; 7 pm; Rm 111, Town Office
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Members Present:
Marita Hartshorn, Stew Kennedy (BAC chair),Richard Canale
(Planning), Jerry VanHook, Mike Tabaczynski
Others Present:
Rich Spencer, Christine Lokin-Kim, Jim Nevins, Bob Dangel
Members Absent:
Sandra Shaw (Recreation), Abe Shenker (FoLB Chair), Hank Manz
(Selectmen’s Liaison), George Gagliardi, Peggy Enders, John Frey
Issues discussed
Jim Nevins from the Burlington Bicycle Path Committee
shared a brochure of existing
and proposed bike paths in Burlington. Since there is no rail trail corridore, they work
with developers to provide bikepaths within Burlington which connect to neighboring
towns.
Landlocked portions of Burlington:
Mike Tabaczynski is working with citizens
concerned about the development of the portion of Burlington which is separated from
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Burlington by Route 3. They would likto prevent the land from being over developed.
Membership:
Marita, Peggy, and George are up for reappointment. Marita agreed to
serve another term. Stew will check with George and Peggy.
Snowplowing Status:
Stew in on the Selectemen’s agenda to make a case for plowing
the bikepath. Prior to the meeting he will meet with the police and the town manager in
order to anticipate potential questions. Friends of Lexington Bikeways are encouraged to
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attend the Sept.8 meeting.
Subcommittee Report
CM district (Hartwell Ave) infrastructure: Terry Gleason, Jeff Roth, Stew, and Jerry met and
will continue to communicate via email regarding Hartwell Ave. infrastructure. Rich Canale
and the Planning Board walked both sides of Hartwell Ave. and will take into consideration,
pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit needs when reviewing development.
Boardwalk Constructions: Mike reported on the construction of three boardwalks in Lower
Vine Brook in August. The group is becoming very efficient.
Request for Bikeway use: Marita requested permission for Rising Star Quilters to place a
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sandwich board sign next to the bikeway on October 4 and 5. The group consensus was to
grant permission. Stew will ask the Selectmen for permission to use the lawn by the Visitors
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Center for our October 5 Hall-of-Fame Celebration.
Bikeway Maintenance: Stew, will schedule a DPW ride to determine maintenance needs. Prior
to that we will ride the path to set priorities.
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Bike Friday Commuter Rides: The next group ride will be on August 22 beginning at
Hancock Street and going into Boston.
Meeting adjourned.
Record of Friends of Lexington Bikeways discussions.
Treasurer’s Report: Rich reported current balance is $1613.68
Paper Streets: Marita and Peggy met with Gerry Rhodes, Lexington Building Inspector.
He recommended we research the deeds of the abutters of the paper streets to see if any
fees were paid for transfer of the paper streets to the landowners. Peggy, Stew, and
Marita will go to the registry and then ask the selectmen to ask town counsel to review
our research to determine ownership. The Sidewalk Committee agreed to co-sponsor our
future petition for access to paper streets.
Hall-of-Fame Celebration:
October 5, 2008. The rolling celebration will begin in
Cambridge at noon and proceed westward at appropriate intervals. Founders of the
Bikeway will be honored. There will be on-going activities in each of the four towns,
Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford. Peggy will coordinate fundraising. Jack
Johnson will do the press releases. Stew will contact the Cycle Loft and request use of
the Farmers’ Market tents. Chris, Marita, Stew, and Peggy will meet prior to our next
meeting to discuss the format. Many ideas were floated including:
Penny-farthing photos, music, historic photographs, Minuteman Quiz, Children’s Bike
ride by Carolyn Siccama, book signing by Carolyn Siccama. Anticipated expenses to
date are: $76.00 for bookmarks, $175 for a 3’ x 10’ banner, and $62.00 for lawn signs.
Bike Commuting Forum.
We reviewed Laurel Carpenter’s plans to hold a forum
which will promote bike commuting. We discussed having this a week or two after the
Hall of Fame Celebration when enthusiasm is high.
Meeting adjourned
Information Distributed:
... Fund Raising Letter for Hall of Fame
... Outline of Hall of Fame Route.
...Minuteman Quiz
...DRAFT of Proposed Bicycle Commuting Forum
Recorders:
Marita Hartshorn, minutes andStew Kennedy (editor)
Next Meeting: September 11, 2008, 7 PM, Room 111, Town Office Building