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Greenways Corridor Committee
Final Minutes I OWN CLERK
3 February 2022
4:30 to 6:00 pm via Zoom Conference LEXINGTON MA
Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob
Hausslein, Bobak Moshiri, Keith Ohmart (chair), Stephen Perkins, Mike
Tabaczynski
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Susan Kenyon
Meeting Minutes of Dec 2, 2021 approved unanimously.
Reports/Updates
Route N route tweak. Keith reported that the signage for the entrance into
Willards Woods has been moved from the end of Red Coat Lane to between
houses number 5 and 9.
Route 13/Manor route update. Keith reported that the Cider Mill Lane
homeowner's association has approved locating a post and signage at the right
of way. Post to be installed in the spring. Keith has talked with DPW and secured
permission to trim the shrubs along the "paper street" between the end of Blake
Rd and Williams Rd. Discussion of whether to label the route "O" or "P" ensued.
Most favor "P" but agreed to "sleep on it." Keith will order new stickers for letters
beyond "O". Peggy suggested keeping in mind the ramp from Essex St down to
the bikeway in the future with an eye to connecting that neighborhood.
Jefferson Drive trail connector update. The connector is now in place. Keith
reported that Mike will handle getting permission from the Burlington
Conservation Commission for placing ACROSS signage in the Landlocked
Forest. It was also suggested that we pursue getting signage on Jefferson Drive
which points to the trail linking up with Wright Farm.
Route "4" Discussion. With the connection in place, consideration now shifts to
the rest of the route and how to label the connection across 95/128 between this
new route and route N. Mike suggested that the best way to skirt Wright Farm in
the near term is to cross Grove St at the eastern edge of the farm and follow
Grove St west to Carriage Drive. We will also need to do some field assessment
of how wet the trail under the power line gets. It will be important to resolve any
trail adjustment in the coming months to ensure that it is correctly included in the
new brochure.
FY23 PIR request update. Keith reported that funding for the next edition of the
brochure has been included in the town budget that will come before Town
Meeting in March. If approved, funds would be available as of July 1, 2022.
There are very few of the prior edition remaining — anyone with stock should
return it to Bob's shed. Broad agreement that the printed maps are very valuable
and best made available in the map boxes along the routes. Susan Kenyon will
convene a subgroup in the next few weeks to coordinate the design/production of
the new edition. Keith, Bobak and Eileen will participate, and Alex can help with
review. Keith will contact a designer to join the group. Related to the brochure,
Keith will arrange a Zoom meeting to include Mike, Susan, Bobak and Kathy
Santos (webmaster) to coordinate on the best approach to the QR code on maps
and signage that links to the GCC's website. We agreed that having a "you are
here" feature is important.
Leadership for Spring CLC walks. Keith encouraged committee members to
consider leading CLC walks this spring, particularly one along route N. Let Keith
know if you are interested.
March 26 Bike/Ped Safety Open House tabling opportunity. Keith and Peggy will
participate in this event with whatever brochures may be available. Will also see
if copies of the map portion can be made. There will be a similar opportunity at
Discovery Day in May. Alex suggested we consider outlining a path from the
table to the nearest wayfinding map along the bikeway in the center.
WalkMassachusetts Network. Keith and Peggy mentioned the
existence/formation of a walking network with other towns in the area. Peggy has
joined the group to represent GCC.
Ongoing Business
Bike/Ped Plan funding update. Keith reported that $65K has been included in the
FY23 town budget heading to Town Meeting in March. With $15K Sheila Page
has in hand, there should be $80k available to hire a consultant to prepare the
Bike/Ped plan. Keith and Peggy drafted GCC statement of support that was sent
to members prior to the meeting. Suggested upgrades should be sent to Keith
and Peggy and a new draft will be reviewed at the next meeting. The Bicycle
Advisory Committee is working on one as well and Sustainable Lexington may
also weigh in. These statements are intended to inform any discussion that might
arise at Town Meeting and later when the Town seeks a contractor.
Transportation Safety Group report. Peggy is representing the GCC on this group
which meets monthly to coordinate safety work across various town department.
Peggy will sound out the TSG on the use of paint on streets along routes with no
sidewalks and limited visibility e.g., North St between Carl Rd and the entrance to
Willards Woods.
New Business
Review January 31 Steward/Conservation Commission Meeting outcomes Keith
reported on the following:
-Meagherville Muddy Angle NOI application — Peggy is preparing for multiyear
permit to allow construction in phases.
-Concord Ave Land Management Plan — has a place in line in the Conservation
Department's FY24 plan
-Idylwilde sidewalk plans will allow us to make a small route adjustment to Route
H in the future.
-Keith will initiate a discussion with Carol Kowalski re ongoing maintenance for
non-Conservation boardwalks, i.e., Bridge School. Debris disposal is the major
concern.
Comments re Mike's latest mapping updates (distributed previously by e-mail)
Send any comments directly to Mike.
Affordable Housing Trust support. Keith reported that the GCC had been
encouraged to engage with the Trust with an eye towards any possible
easements or connections to adjacent conservation areas and ACROSS trails.
Ledgemont Redevelopment. Peggy noted that redevelopment of this site at the
NE corner of the Hayden Ave/Spring St intersection may provide an opportunity
to revise the connection between Hayden Woods and the Takeda property along
route H.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm
Next Meeting: March 3, 2022, at 4:30 pm via Zoom
Future Meeting Dates: April 7, May 5, June 2, September 8, October 6,
November 3, December 1