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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-27-2020-min D R A F T Town of Lexington Lexington 20/20 Vision Committee Minutes of Meeting of March 27, 2015 20/20 Vision Committee A meeting of the was held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 7:45 a.m. in the Parker Room in the Town Office Building at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue. Members Present: Margaret Coppe, Ginna Johnson, Carroll Ann Bottino, Peter Lee, Joe Pato, Fernando Quezada, Dan Krupka, Peter Enrich, Matthew Pronchik Members Absent: , Saatvik Ahluwalia, Alan Wrigley, Andrew Dixon, Bhumip Khasnabish Call to order The meeting was called to order at 7:55 a.m. Approval of minutes The minutes from the 20/20 Vision Committee meeting of February 27, 2015 were reviewed and approved. Committee members were reminded about the need to complete an online conflict of interest exercise. Study of community models of multicultural integration Dan Krupka was thanked for his willingness to serve as point person for this effort. Dan stated that there is still a need to define the scope of the study. He further stated that it is essential that the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) be involved in this study from the start. Committee volunteers to lead potential new 20/20 focus areas Peter Enrich and Carroll Ann Bottino agreed to serve as point persons for the topic of “Issues of diversity beyond race and ethnicity”. Regarding the topic of the “Future of e-government”, F. Quezada mentioned that Bhumip Khasnabish and Matthew Pronchik had agreed to serve as point persons on this topic. Peter Lee is also considering participation subject to time availability. Regarding the topic of “Capital planning and fiscal challenges”, Peter Enrich that this topic be put on the back burner for the time being. The Committee agreed. Follow-up on recommendations of the sub-committee on demographic change and recognition from Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Margaret Coppe described meetings held with education department staff to explore possible ways to celebrate Indian culture through highlighting famous Indians. She said the dialogue was useful and productive and will require continuity. Dan Krupka provided information on plans to convene a special meeting involving all groups included in the recommendations of the sub-committee on demographic change. He mentioned that tentative dates were being explored for May. Regarding the Kennedy School award, F. Quezada said that efforts should be made to bring attention to this important recognition. He agreed to look into an item in the local newspaper. Briefing on discussions on systems dynamics and housing F.Quezada mentioned that a private consulting group is interested in developing a systems dynamics model relating to low-cost housing in Lexington. The group has offered to address the committee. Meeting adjourned: 9:10 a.m.