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Minutes of August 12, 2011
Selectmen's Meeting Room
Members present: Fernando Quezada, Chuck Benson, Marian Cohen, Ann Redmon, Alan Wrigley, Dan
Krupka, Barry Orenstein, Peter Enrich
Liaisons: George Burnell
Staff Michelle Stevens
Action Items:
A subcommittee consisting of Fernando, Peter and Alan will determine a process to re- validate
the goals set by the 2020 Vision Committee.
A future subcommittee will measure progress toward the goals, focusing on use of data.
Meeting Began: 7:49 a.m.
July meeting minutes were approved.
Schedule Future Focus Groups: Fernando reported a future focus group was scheduled with the
Chamber of Commerce during the second or third week in September. The group indicated a desire to
also meet with LexFun and the Rotary Club in this fall.
Demographic Change:
• Somerville's collection and use of data: A group from the 2020 Vision Committee visited
Somerville regarding their "Happiness Survey" and use of performance measures. Marian reported
that these efforts have been successful in increasing the efficiencies in Somerville and it was
worthwhile determining if something similar could be implemented in Lexington. However, she also
noted that the Somerville Mayor initiated the programs and that it was important to have a champion.
The Committee indicated a desire to meet with the Town Manager to discuss their experience in
Somerville.
Review DCTF report recommendations: Dan said that the DCTF's recommendations had been
reported to the Board of Selectmen. However, they were unaware of the progress and a lot of
information is still up the in the air. The Committee would like to receive feedback on the status of
those recommendations as well as on some of their other efforts, such as the citizens' academy.
Identify next steps for 2020 Vision: Fernando suggested determining their next steps by re- examining
the status of their current goals. He said there are two steps involved, determining a process to re- evaluate
the status and then actually re- evaluating the goals. The Committee wants to re- evaluate the goals
utilizing data to determine the current status.
Public Comment: Harry Fahnestock thanked the 2020 Vision Committee for their work and their
commitment to the Town. He said he was also interested in performance measures.
Other Discussion: The following topics were not discussed but will likely be on future agendas:
• Plan contact with other strategic planning communities.
• Schedule reports on sustainability and housing for future meetings.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 a.m.
Future meeting schedule: (all at 7:45 a.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room)
Friday, September 16
Thursday, October 13