HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-28-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee) LINCOLN PARK SUB-COMMITTEE
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Committee present—David Williams, Chair, Brian Kelley, Lynne Wilson, Bob Pressman,
Cindy Kuechle, Joanne Shorter
Others present—Bob Barnard, Landscaper, Wendy Rudner, Recreation, Miles Connors,
h, Landscape Architect, Kick/\bpa xington
Across Lexington—David Williams opened the meeting at 7.30 and introduced Rick Abrams
who gave a presentation about Across Lexington—Walking, Running and Trail Biking in
Lexington A section of the Fitness/Nature and Bike Path at Lincoln Park is included in their
map He presented their brochure and other information and asked that we work together to
promote Lincoln Park as the "go to" outdoor recreational facility in Lexington He felt that
there should be training for the exercise stations on our website, mileage markers along the
path and maps should be available The committee expressed their appreciation for his
presentation and will discuss this further at their next meeting.
Bathrooms—Brian Kelley told the group that the irrigation needs to be turned on before the
landscaping is done Wes Wirth presented his cost estimate mfthe landscaping needed -
$14,000-515,ODO There was considerable discussion about costs and available money There
were three options discussed—1. Primarily grass (Brian Kelley's choice)—2. Eliminate rain
garden from plan reducing the cost to approximately$11,000—3 As designed with rain
garden, approximately 5l5,000. This doesn't include irrigation The committee VOTED on each
option Option I—one in favor (Brian Kelley) and five against. Option 2—Lynne Wilson and
]oanneShorterintaVor—fmuragainst. Option 3—David Williams, Bob Pressman and Cindy
Kuechle in favor and three against. Therefore,the landscape as designed with the rain garden
will be installed Wesley will provide a complete cost including site preparation to the
committee He will also talk to Chris Filadoro to let him know about the planned plantings and
ask about the irrigation Permanent signs for Men and Women will be installed The donor
sign will be installed as soon as the Town signs off on the construction The formal Opening will
be JUNE 14 at 10 am Bathrooms will be landscaped in May prior to the opening.
Signs— Brian told the committee that the three information signs are complete and will be
installed as soon as he is able to do so
Bob Barnard was asked to give the committee an estimate for widening the path along
Worthen Road
The March 25, 2014 minutes were accepted as written
The next meeting will be May 27 at 7 pm The meeting was adjourned at9'4O.
Respectfully submitted,