HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-27-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)LINCOLN PARK SUB - COMMITTEE
Minutes — October 27, 2014
Committee members present — David Williams, Chairman, Cindy Kuechle, Brian Kelley,
Lynne Wilson, Joanne Shorter
Others present — Wesley Wirth, Landscape Architect
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:30. The minutes of September 4 were approved
as written.
• Fall plantings look beautiful.
▪ The bathroom sign/plaque is being re -done. It will be here soon.
• Brian will follow up with the Lion's club for reimbursement.
• David highly recommends the book "Parks, Plants and People" by Lynden B.
Miller.
• We need a handyman. David to contact John Miller.
• The meadow will be mowed.
▪ Wesley believes we should continue to add new plantings to replenish what we
have and to increase the density.
• Is there a place for volunteers? Could we tap into community service requirement
at the high school /middle school? Interested in getting help with beautification
projects. Can we plan a one-off project or regular maintenance? Maybe
Minuteman Tech? Boy Scouts? We need to plan exciting projects if we want
volunteers.
• Adv,, — Should we create a "friend group" to support our work?
• F- - There is interest in looking for funds to support the development of the
"granite forest ". Options discussed include using CPC money.
• Idea was floated to invite the Arts Council to the next meeting to talk about
supporting the sculpture garden / granite forest.
• Wesley thinks partnering with a poet or connecting the granite forest to a literary
vision would be very successful and unique.
The next meeting will be December 9, 2014 at 7:30 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00.
Respectfully s bmitted
Cindy Kuechle