MARCH 11 WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE PARK BOARD
The Park Board approved: Base Bid and Alternate 2 from Midway Contract Group, LLC for the 2026 Asbestos Remediation West Ridge Center Project and authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract in the amount of $185,000.
Staff provided construction updates for the West Ridge Park New Facility/Site Improvements project and the Lincoln Park Improvements project.
MARCH 17 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Staff reviewed items scheduled for the March 18, 2026 consent agenda and provided contract recommendations, including: Ordinance #2026-03 An Ordinance Amending the Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending on December 31, 2025, Dynegy Energy Services, LLC Electric Service Agreement bid via Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC), 2026 Routine Grounds Maintenance Services – South and North Routes, 2026 Park Avenue Dredging Rebid Project, and the 2026 Sport Court Improvement Project.
Staff reviewed the bid results for the 2026 Weeding and Landscaping Services and provided a contract recommendation. This item was moved to the march 18, 2026 consent agenda.
The gymnastics Studio at Centennial Ice Arena will be vacant in May with the opening of the West Ridge Community Center. Ductwork from the former studio rink (decommissioned in 1983) is intrusive and limits alternative programming; staff requested direction from the Finance Committee and Park Board on removal.
Staff presented the Park District’s Employee Compensation Plan, highlighting policy and best practices to ensure the park district establishes and maintains competitive wages and provides base pay that meets or exceeds the market.
MARCH 18 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK BOARD
The Park Board approved: Ordinance #2026-03 An Ordinance Amending the Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending on December 31, 2025, Dynegy Energy Services, LLC Electric Service Agreement bid via Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC), 2026 Routine Grounds Maintenance Services – South and North Routes, 2026 Park Avenue Dredging Rebid Project and Rejected the Original Bid Issuance, 2026 Sport Court Improvement Project, and the 2026 Weeding and Landscaping Services Bid.
The Park Board authorized the Executive Director to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with True North Educational Cooperative 804.
Staff provided an annual report for Heller Nature Center and the Rosewood interpretive Center comparing budgeted vs actual programming revenues, expenses, and participant utilization.
