HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-07-REC-min (Lincoln Park Subcommittee)August 8, 2025
Lincoln Park Committee Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2025
Attending: Brian Kelley, Bob Pressman, Joanne Shorter, Paul Earsy, Weiwei Li, Melissa
Battite
Pamela Cohen could not make it due to previous commitment
Virtual Meeting commenced at at 6:OOpm
Cristina Burwell has resigned from the Lincoln Park Sub -Committee
Funding for Activitas
Brian met with Melissa Battite and Megan Buczynski (Activitas) on Tuesday. Activitas
has spent more than 20,000 the allocate and has asked that the board approve the
additional funding outlined in their proposal. Only $10,000 has been invoiced to -date.
Brian will up with town staff and Activitas to make sure the committee is kept informed
on expenditures and status.
Motion made by Paul, seconded by Brian to fully fund the Activitas contract by Paul,
seconded by Brian. The motion passed with 3 votes in favor, 0 against, and 1 abstention
Boardwalk Replacement Bid
Have conservation approval. Activitas estimate cost of construction of $40,000. Only 1
bid received (R. Bates and Sons bid: 154,000 for board replacement, 36,000 for
shimming). 6-7 contractors looked at site and all except one chose not to bid because of
concerns about being unable to meet the timeline (feedback was that it was too tight).
All documents are publicly available. Options discussed: accept bid, rebid, pull back
completely (contact 6-7 bidders, extend timeline and approve for 154,000 so another
meeting would not be required to move forward)
Reviewed 3/31/2025 fund balances provided by the Lexington Finance Department
Kirk Fund $750,134.19
Lee Fitness Path $138,397.72
Total $888,531.91
Motion made by Brian, seconded by Bob to request town staff and Activitas to rebid the
boardwalk construction process, with different guidance to extend into the fall and reach
out to additional bidders and authorize funding not to exceed 154,000 and all bid
documents would be provided to committee and Brian would be invited to all relevant
meetings. The motion passed unanimously with 4 votes in favor, 0 against.
Fitness Station Replacement
95,000 dollar, equipment only, does not include installation. Discussion on surface
requirements - suggested materials, site prep and installation guidelines outlined in
proposal (page 35). Don't need to ask for extension for quote (30 day expiry),
Greenfield is on state bid list, cost will not change significantly. Check with Christine on
how community center equipment is holding up. Concern about vandalism. Paul to
reach out to Mark at Greenfields Outdoor Fitness to express continued interest in
project. Brian to reach out to Christine/DPW for guidance on site work.
Ongoing Maintenance/Landscaping
Barnard and Parterre have been doing a reasonable job even through the maintenance
budget cut significantly. The new trees generously planted by a member of the tree
committee have died, due to lack of water. Discussion about poor soil quality and
watering. Committee will take up addressing the tree issue over the winter.
Adjourn 7:15pm