HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-17 Select Board RetreatSELECT BOARD MEETING
Thursday, July, 17, 2025
A meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 9:00am on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in
Estabrook Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue. Ms. Hai, Chair; Mr. Pato, Mr. Lucente, Mr. Sandeen, and
Ms. Kumar, were present, as well as Mr. Bartha, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell, Deputy Town Manager; and
Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk(remote participation).
Also in attendance: Mr. Wortmann, Novel Communications, LLC, Facilitator
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1.Facilitated Session on Select Board/Town Manager FY2026-27 Goals
Mr. Wortmann led a facilitated session with the Select Board, Town Manager, Deputy Town Manger and
Senior Management Staff regarding Select Board/Town Manager FY2026-27 Goals. The Select Board
discussed and created the following preliminary FY26-27 broad goal areas and performance goals:
Goal 1: Complete the LHS project
1.Proactively drive actions within our control to meet planned timelines with MSBA and
Legislature
2.Find opportunities to lower the cost and be transparent of the impact on resident taxes
3.Engage residents to explain and address tax implications
4.Identify and complete a plan to mitigate disruption before construction begins
Goal 2: Clean, Healthy, Resilient Lexington
1.Electrify Buildings and Vehicles
2.Transition to 100% Renewable energy
3.Reduce waste generation, improve composting and recycling
Goal 3: Economic and Community Vibrancy
1.Evaluate and bring forward options for next steps the Center Business District
2.Integrate the Community Outreach and Equity position into the fabric of the community
3.Analyze and propose strategies for top economic priorities in all business districts
Goal 4: Fiscal Stability
1.Avoid operational override
2.Identify areas where commercial tax base can grow
3.Convene conversations on revenue diversification
4.Develop a five-year long-term financial plan
Goal 5: Livable Community
1.Review implementation options of housing goals from the Comprehensive Plan
2.Advance Bicycle/Pedestrian Access Plan and Traffic Safety Group Recommendations as a means
of increasing multi-modal and public transportation
3.Review strategies that increase a sense of community across the life, ability and economic span
At a future meeting, the Select Board will work from these preliminary goals towards finalizing their
FY2026-27 Goals.
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at
12:00p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Kim Katzenback
Executive Clerk