BoardBrief

Updates from the Wilmette Park District

Board of Park Commissioners

October, 2024


P R O J E C T

U P D A T E S


Project Phases:

Our project work moves through a process that's divided into four phases: Defining, Planning, Execution and Completion. For detailed definitions of each project phase, go here

PLANNING PHASE

Solar Panel Project at CRC

Verde Solutions LLC, a solar company, completed plans for the solar array at the Community Recreation Center, and submitted them to the Village of Wilmette for permit review the week of September 16. The permit is currently pending Village approval.

EXECUTION PHASE

Gillson Park Infrastructure Project

Work at Gillson Park officially entered Phase 1 on October 21 after the MWRD issued the permit for the remaining work. Crews are milling roads on Overlook, Middle Drive, and portions of Harbor Drive. All the Harbor Drive work has been approved and coordinated with the Coast Guard, Fire Department and Wilmette Harbor Association. In addition to the milling of roadway services, concrete walkways and curbs are being removed and hauled offsite. Sewer work has been marked, and necessary supplies are onsite. Crews have discovered three areas of drainage pipe clogged with roots, and are currently rodding those pipes. Additional fencing and wayfinding signage have been added to keep park visitors safely out of active construction zones.



The project is still slated for completion by spring 2025, prior to Memorial Day weekend. Click here to learn all about the Gillson project; click here for the Gillson FAQ document.

 

EXECUTION PHASE

Langdon Shoreline Protection Project

The work at Langdon progresses. The revetment is complete from the north property line to the haul road. The revetment on the south side of the property has begun. Ongoing deliveries of armor stone and other materials continue, and backfilling has started around the completed portions of the revetment. Once the revetment is complete, work on the path from the beach back to Sheridan Road will begin. Some plantings will be installed this fall and the rest will be planted in spring, based on what is best for the plant species and as construction allows.


This project is still scheduled for completion in the spring of 2025, before Memorial Day weekend. Click here to learn more about the Langdon Shoreline Protection and Beach Access project.

COMPLETION PHASE

Wheeler Park Nature Play & Landscape Project

Parks staff worked on the trees, rehabbed the planting beds, and created/installed a nature play area with a new perimeter fence at Wheeler. View the project here

A D D I T I O N A L

U P D A T E S

BUDGET SEASON- Discussions and departmental presentations for the District's 2025 budget are underway, and additional Committee of the Whole (COW) finance meetings are scheduled over the next two months. Please see the list of November COW meetings below.


LAKEFRONT ANNUAL REPORT - At the October 14 Regular Board meeting, Lakefront General Manager Megan White presented a comprehensive 2024 season-end report on all aspects of Lakefront operations. View the report here


SOUTH BEACH OPERATIONS - In January, the District will conduct a public input process to help determine 2025 swim season operations.

A C C E S S

To view Agendas and Minutes from past Board meetings, click here. Minutes are posted after they are approved.



Next Regular Monthly board meeting: Monday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall at 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette.


***PLEASE NOTE: TWO ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (COW) MEETINGS IN NOVEMBER


Monday, November 4 - Special COW: 2025 Operating Budget Discussion – 6:30 pm

LOCATION: 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette.


Monday, November 11 - Special COW: Finance meeting at 6:30, immediately prior to the 7:30 Regular Board meeting. LOCATION: Wilmette Village Hall at 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette.


Monday, November 18 - Regular monthly COW meeting scheduled a week earlier due to Thanksgiving.

LOCATION: Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Road (side entrance), Wilmette.


All meetings are open to the public. Details are posted on the Upcoming Meetings page on our website.


Regular Monthly Board meetings are available to view live on Channel 6 locally for Comcast subscribers. View a live meeting online here, or view previous meeting recordings here (scroll down to "Wilmette Park District"). Please check our website often for updates.

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Wilmette Board of Park Commissioners:



Kara Kosloskus

President

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Patrick Duffy

Vice President

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Cecilia Clarke

Commissioner

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Allison Frazier

Commissioner

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Julia Goebel

Commissioner

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Patrick Lahey

Commissioner

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Mike Murdock

Commissioner

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Send correspondence to the entire Board of Park Commissioners at:

publiccomment@wilpark.org


View our Written Correspondence and Communications Policy here

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Get the Details


View Agenda Packets for the October 14 and 28 Board Meetings


Watch the October 14 Regular Board Meeting on YouTube


Read Meeting Minutes

Wilmette Park District Administration Office:

1200 Wilmette Ave. 

Wilmette, IL 60091

847/256-6100

www.wilmettepark.org


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