Regular Park Board

Jun 9, 2026

The lede

  • Board approved revised compensation of $27,150.00 for IDOT’s de minimis acquisition related to Route 20 expansion affecting Glenn Green park property
  • Budget preparation is on track with areas of concern including utility and health insurance cost increases
  • Board discussed OSLAD (Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development) grant application for Winterroth Park development
  • Public input included appreciation for Park District programs and activities

Decisions & votes

  • Meeting agenda (06/09/26): Approved unanimously on voice vote (Nord/Thacker)
  • General Meeting Minutes (05/12/26): Approved unanimously on voice vote (Nord/Marquardt)
  • Expense Approval Report (05/08/26 to 06/01/26): Approved unanimously on roll call vote (Nord/Marquardt)
  • IDOT Route 20 Expansion - Glenn Green De Minimis Acquisition: Approved unanimously on roll call vote (Nord/Thacker) - revised compensation of $27,150.00 with authorization to execute updated IDOT documents upon General Counsel review
  • Adjournment at 5:19 p.m.: Approved unanimously on roll call vote (Nord/Thacker)

Discussion items

  • OSLAD Application: Discussion covered number of applications allowed, grant application guidelines/requirements for the State of Illinois, and Winterroth Park development
  • Budget Timeline: Budget preparations are on schedule with staff working on budgets; identified areas of concern include utility cost increases and health insurance cost increases; grant funding discussed

Financial / operational notes

  • May 2026 Income Statement: Reviewed with no discussion noted
  • Deer Hills/Deer Woods Impact fees: Discussed in Executive Director report
  • IAPD expenditure analysis results: Mentioned in Executive Director report
  • Capital Projects: Glenn Green playground project completed with temporary parking installed, receiving positive public feedback; Ice Rink project underway; ADA accessible ramp project at upper/lower Doty
  • Recreation Programs: Youth athletic programs showing growth

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