Sentences with phrase «of park district»

Serra said members of the Park District plan to meet with Bears officials after the NIU - Iowa game to determine how much of the field will need to be re-sodded.

On game nights, the 10 park district facilities hosting the contests will remain open until 2 a.m. «For an individual, it takes self - esteem to a new level,» said Ray Vazquez, manager of the Park District's Near North Region.

The referendum drive began earlier this year after a series of park district board decisions drew the ire of Citizens for Tax Moderation, a tax reform group composed mainly of longtime Gurnee residents.

At the request of the Park District's Citizens Advisory Committee, the board also approved asking residents to call a special Park District phone number to say whether they want the CAC to serve as a liaison between residents and the board.

The fate of the Park District's indoor wave pool may be announced at Thursday's meeting of the park board.

Throwing their support behind a controversial nature sanctuary proposal, the Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees cast their votes Monday night in favor of a park district project that a group of residents has vowed to fight.

«Trumak bargained away its right to develop Thunderbird in the manner it now proposes, in exchange for the promise of the Park District to cease its investigation into and possible acquisition of Thunderbird through eminent domain proceedings,» wrote Park Board President Christine Garry to Trumak owner Paul Makray in a certified letter dated Oct. 14.

«For an individual, it takes self - esteem to a new level,» said Ray Vazquez, manager of the Park District's Near North Region.

«If you want exclusive use of Park District space, then you have to pay for it,» Doig said.

We have a lakefront master plan, but in terms of a current master plan, this will be all of our facilities, all of our programs, all our equipment, all aspects of the park district's business.

As was pointed out by one of the park district «s biggest boosters — Mayor Ernest Kolb — the «far - extended programs and wide range of activities for all ages are a credit to the board and staff.

«We may displace some gardeners, but we would not displace them off site,» said Joe Schultz, the executive director of the Park District.

Acquisition of the Park District building will put it at more than 145,000 square feet, officials said.

Trustees voted this week to recommend approval of $ 150,000 co-funding of the park district's water slide project.

«The Army Corps has gotten a later start than we anticipated,» said Liza McElroy, executive director of the Park District of Highland Park.

Scott Meyers, president of the Park District of Highland Park board, gives an overview Monday of the park district's plan to renovate Rosewood Beach.

In other business, the commissioners approved a $ 75,000 contract to buy a new telephone system to connect all eight of the Park District's centers and to allow for computer networking and portable telephone connections as well as Internet access.

Soldato, who has been mayor since 1991, has long been among the most vocal critics of the Park District.

Liza McElroy, executive director of the park district in Highland Park.

Finally, he asked for a copy of the park district code but was told he would have to fill out a freedom - of - information form.

Memorial Day ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Monday on the grounds of the Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave. Refreshments served afterward in the gazebo.

Dean Bostrom, executive director of the Park District, said the playground should be ready by late November.

Much of the park district's work will be done by summer, McElroy said, but some of it will depend on the Army Corps completing its work, which is expected to be ongoing through summer.

«Unfortunately, we had differences over the direction and management of the Park District, and both sides felt it was best to go our separate ways,» Hart said in a statement.

«The teens and parents who attended thought that site would create the least amount of impact,» said Ken Brissa, deputy director of the Park District.

And he shut the public out of Park District affairs.

During my years as a commissioner, I saw the management of the Park District delegated to young, talented professionals — many not only new to the Park District but brand new to Chicago.

It's the same persistent pain in the pit of his belly that he felt in late August when he fired scores of Park District employees, including a dozen top executives.

The lack of money to finance a multi-million dollar facility has been the issue for years and is why a pool has stayed off of the park district's radar, officials said.

The showpiece of the Park District's efforts — a $ 500,000 project that includes metal rails and a concrete bowl — was opened in October 2000 at 31st Street and Lake Shore Drive.

Still, increased traffic, how storm water would be diverted, the impact of the Park District facility on nearby property values and whether residents want a new recreational facility at all were some of the concerns expressed by residents.

Bissias, director of the Park District for nine years, said the park board feels it's «inappropriate» to dedicate the land to the village because it's unclear what development, if any, could pop up at the site of the former YMCA property near the disputed intersection.

Joe Schultz, executive director of the Park District, said that the Garden Plots location gives youngsters safe access in the downtown area.

«Now they want a management contract, «said Walter Netsch, one of the park district «s five commissioners.

To gauge residents» opinions and visions for the site, the district had sent out community surveys, said Dan Schourek, assistant director of the Park District.

Prominent among those is the story of the Park District's boxing program itself.

Responsible for overall marketing functions of the Park District including development and management of an integrated marketing plan, seasonal program guide, sponsorship / partnership strategies, all District - wide communications and all public relations activities, both internal and external, including media relations.

She voted in favor of the Park District after being told that the setback variance was better than that of the Village Hall on County Line Road.

Dodd of the park district declined to comment because of ongoing litigation, adding only that the principal is wrong about the facts of the case.

Leased from the Metropolitan Sanitary District through the Village of Mount Prospect, this large park is in the far southeast portion of the Park District and completely outside of the Village of Arlington Heights boundaries.

And if the answer is no, then whether the voters would support the creation of a park district,» Zirk said.

In late May, Devine, in a 21 - count civil lawsuit, requested the ouster of Park District officials, contending that they improperly obtained their offices.

The new logo design blended elements of the Park District's existing «tree» — representing the life of our community and a zeal for parks and recreation — with the colors green and blue — representing trust, conservation, the environment and inspiring us to remain relevant after 85 years.

Joseph Hagenbruch, chairman of the Harvard City Park Board and a member of a park district formation committee, said the city's budget has never allowed for the parks to be fully developed.

At the time, village officials expressed displeasure with various aspects of the Park District's plans for the site.

Mike Adams, executive director of the park district, said it could cost about $ 15.8 million to build the athletic center.

Kerry Hays, executive director of the Park District, said the indoor facility on Park District land between 75th Street and Plainfield Road will be completed in September.

Netsch said Madison «s first assignment would be to gather information on the condition of all city parks and on the size and scope of park district contracts and expenditures.

Alexander Polikoff, attorney for board President Walter Netsch, said that Kelly «s failure to discuss critical issues with new park district leaders before he resigned has handicapped officials in negotiating several pressing matters, including the liability and dramshop insurance coverage for Chicago Bears games at Soldier Field and the awarding of park district concession contracts.

More than 150 supporters and opponents of the Park District's plan to develop the historic farm turned out to witness the latest battle between the district and the village over the recreation center.