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MINUTES
Lexington Center Committee
Thursday, September 16, 2010
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Room G-15, Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420
In attendance:
Jerry Michelson (chair), Richard Brown, Pam Shadley, Joe Rancatore, Maria
Kieslich (guest), Pam Lyons, Larry Smith (guest), Janice Frascatore (guest), Frederic Johnson, Jeff
Lyon, Howard Levin, Peter Siy
Staff: Brianna Olson
Liaisons: George Burnell, Board of Selectmen; Wendy Manz, Planning Board
Meeting Called to Order: 8:05 a.m.
Department of Public Works Update on activities:
1.Members discussed the communication
between the DPW and the committee and the best way to convey concerns.
Action: Chair Jerry Michelson will talk to DPW Director Bill Hadley.
2.Update on Center Parking Management Recommendations: Reminder that the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce will host the consultant Jason Schrieber of Nelson/Nygaard in a forum on
the center parking study.
3.Presentation on Storms drain markings: Stew Kennedy of the Conservation Stewards informed
the Committee of their program to improve the health of the various streams in Town. The Center is
bisected by the Vine Brook. Medallions will be attached to storm drain curbing as part of the
education program for healthy waterways.
Action: Committee unanimously supported the installation of the medallions.
4.Update on White House historical assessment: Dick Brown provided an update on the analysis
that has been conducted. An evaluation of the age and value of the various parts of the structure has
been completed. The Final Report will be completed next month. The historical assessment of the
White House is expected by the end of the month.
5.Center Vision update: George provided notes from the vision meetings that were held. The
exercise highlighted the need to have a unified vision among all Center concerned groups, such as
tourism. Concern is that deliverables and action be part of a common vision.
Action: The Physical Space Subcommittee and the Programmatic Subcommittee will provide items
for a work plan.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by S. Yanofsky