Park/City/School Committee Update
Several items came up for discussion including zoning for the hospital property and land-cash ordinance.
- Commissioners Spaeth and Howard were contacted by Alderman Kennedy to set a date for the stormwater subcommittee to meet; we have made ourselves available Mondays, but no date has been set yet.
- Elmhurst Memorial Hospital has received several bids from developers for the Berteau property.
Commissioner Spaeth
- Using the property to build a high density of homes will have a significant impact to the School and Park Districts in serving new residents. There are a variety of other options for that property that will not be as taxing to agencies providing services. The school and park district would like more involvement in deciding the uses of the 15 acre property. A referendum requesting community input in the next election was proposed.
Executive Director Rogers
- On November 25 at 5 p.m. there will be a meeting with the CEO, Board President, Mayor, and Park/City/School Committee members to discuss the Berteau property and its uses and individuals of the three entities will be present to advance the current pace to seeking stormwater solutions.
- The Board elaborated on the vast opportunities available for the Berteau property, the need to expedite strategies for it, the Park Board’s continued interest in collaborating on plans for the parcel, the vital need to improve communication between all three entities, and increasing the Park Board’s proactive direction.
