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TOWN OF HOPKINTON
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
TOWN HALL, 18 MAIN STREET, [3rd floor]
Monday December 8, 2014
7:02 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by Chairman Bob Dobinski. Present was the
Parks & Recreation Commission, and Kevin Nathan and Colleen Allen.
Drew Logan & Dave Gibbs of the LMPA, and Tim Kilduff were also in attendance.
7:06 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission approved the Minutes from the following Parks and Recreation
Meeting: 12/1/14.
7:10 LMPA PRESENTATION
Drew Logan and Dave Gibbs from the LMPA (Lake Maspenock Preservation
Association) briefed the Commission about the erupting problem concerning
uncontrolled weed growth in Lake Maspenock. Dave Gibbs spoke about his contact
with ACT (Aquatic Control Technology), a wetland preservation firm.
There were different methods mentioned to treat the growth:
-Spot treatment
-pesticide
Drew Logan spoke of desire for LMPA to raise funds from shoreline residents to
solve problem, but LMPA would like assistance from Parks & Recreation due to our
Sandy Beach’s location on Lake Maspenock.
Chairman Bob Dobinski expressed Parks and Recreation’s support. It was the
consensus of the Commission to get more information (further studies/ time to talk
about involvement) before undertaking new project.
7:51 26.2 FOUNDATION
Tim Kilduff unveiled plans for international marathon center to be developed in
Legacy Farms. Facility would include track, trails, pool, pond, & reflection garden.
Conservative estimates ranged from 45- 50 million dollars.
Parks & Recreation was in overwhelming support.
Amy Markovich put forth a motion to embrace partnership and collaborative efforts.
Dan Terry seconded the motion
The vote was 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
8:18 CPC PRIORITIZATION
Per conversation with CPC Commission, it was determined that CPC funds will not
cover a gymnasium structure.
Action: Eric Sonnett will go to the State when he has a better grasp on building
specifics.
Fruit Street structure will have first aid station in case of emergency. Parking will
also be included in
-Victory Fields is within in Phase 1 of town’s well water supply. Town law does not
permit building on top of wells. Victory field discussion was postponed.
8:44 Employment Discussion
The second round of interviews will begin. Dan Terry and Amy Markovich will be
interviewing party. Four applicants left.
8:30 LIASON’S REPORTS
Fruit Street (Amy) Common (Bob M.) CPC (Eric)
Sandy Beach (Amy) UCTC (Eric) Youth Services (Dan)
Basketball (Bob D.) Soccer (Dan) Hockey (Dan)
Baseball (Bob D.) Marathon (Bob M.) Football (Bob)
Marathon Fund (Dan) 300 Celebration (Bob D.)
Action: Map electrical outlets on Common.
9:16 ADJOURN
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The listed matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at
the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may
also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.