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