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NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, January 28, 2019

6:00 p.m.

Park District of Highland Park Board of Park Commissioners

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Rd.

Highland Park, IL 60035

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON AGENDA

V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes from December 4, 2018 Workshop Meeting B. Minutes from December 13, 2018 Regular Board Meeting C. Minutes from January 2, 2019 Special Meeting D. Minutes from January 8, 2019 Workshop Meeting

E. Ordinance 19-01 - Procedures for Closed Sessions Recordings and Minutes F. Approval of Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Purchase G. Bills and Payroll in the amount of $ 5,148,412.92

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Highland Park Community Nursery School Relocation Discussion B. Highland Park Country Club Planning Process Update

a. Naming Rights

VII. TREASURER’S REPORT

VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Parks Foundation Update B. Director’s Report

a. GFOA Award b. PDRMA 2018 Loss Control Award

C. Board Comments

IX. OPEN TO PUBLIC TO ADDRESS BOARD

X. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE OPEN MEETINGS

ACT: Section 2(c)1 – the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline of the District including legal counsel for the District; Section 2(c)5 – the purchase or lease of real estate including discussion on whether a certain parcel of property should be acquired; Section 2(c)6 – the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the District; Section 2(c)8 – security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property; Section 2(c) 11 – litigation against or on behalf of the District or where the District finds that an action is probable or imminent; Section 2(c) 21 – the discussion of minutes lawfully closed under the Act, whether for the purposes of approval of said minutes or for conducting the semi-annual review of the minutes as set forth in section 2.06 of the Act.; Section 2(c) 29 - for discussions between internal or external auditors and the Board. Possible action by the Board on items discussed in closed session.

NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, January 28, 2019

6:00 p.m.

Park District of Highland Park Board of Park Commissioners

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Rd.

Highland Park, IL 60035

XI. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION IF ANY XII. ADJOURNMENT

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Park District’s ADA Compliance Officer, Liza McElroy, at the Park District’s Administrative Office, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified ASL interpreter require five (5) working days advance notice. Telephone number 847-831-3810; fax number 847-831-0818.

PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of Highland

Park was held in the Board Room at the West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park,

Illinois.

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by President Kaplan.

ROLL CALL

Present: Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Grossberg, Commissioner

Flores Weisskopf, President Kaplan

Absent: Commissioner Bernstein

Staff Present: Executive Director McElroy; Deputy Director of Operations Donahue;

Director Romes; Director Curtis; Assistant Director Carr; Director

Gogola; Manager Grill; Senior Planner Schwartz

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA – None

HIGHLAND PARK COUNTRY CLUB PLANNING PROCESS UPDATE

Manager Grill reviewed the Highland Park Country Club Golf (HPCC) Conversion

project. The foundation of the plan rests on green play spaces surrounded by

thoughtfully arranged native plantings that reflect the functionality of the land. The

amenities that are proposed spring organically from the land and feature simple ideas

for augmenting enjoyment of desired activities of walking, leisure biking, cross country

skiing and running, access to water, picnicking, and exploring nature.

Manager Grill stated that privacy is created in the northern areas of the property with grassland

habitat for birds; the middle zone is an area for family and group activity, that takes advantage

of water features and access to parking in the Golf Learning Center; the zone closest to the

Recreation Center answers community desire for play close to the building that might be

especially attractive to users of the recreation center, future senior center and also families with

young children.

Planning Process Conversion of the HPCC property to passive open space has been considered

through a series of targeted outreach efforts to determine what experiences residents want in our

new community park. These efforts have included:

• community survey including table top interviews

• internal planning group

• public advisory group

• small group meetings (trail, water, amenities)

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• meetings with stakeholder groups (Neighbors, Lake County Stormwater Management

Commission, City of Highland Park, Lake County Forest Preserve District) Overall, residents and the District have a shared vision about creating an intergenerational

gathering place where nature is emphasized over the built environment so that people can

play in nature. There is a consensus that the following key experiences would achieve that

vision:

• Nature play including water play, specialized gardens, and using existing natural/golf

features to create unique experiences

• Walking and leisure biking as primary activities

• Access to ponds

• Cross country running and skiing

• Picnics and places to gather with shelter from the sun

A satisfactory mix of trails is a key element of the success of this project.

• Interior trails that can comfortably be shared by walkers and leisure bikers

• Separate through path for road bikers (existing north south trail)

• Soft surface path for cross country running and skiing

• Interior path connecting to north south regional trail with future plan for connection to

Route 22 via Skokie River Woods

Staff expressed a need for restrooms on the property. President Kaplan asked about bikers

and walkers and if existing sand traps and bunkers would be utilized. Commissioner

Grossberg wanted to know if there would be mileage markers installed for walkers and

runners.

Manager Grill stated that following Board review, the Conceptual Plans will be presented at a

Community Public Meeting to be held January 15, 2019. The plans will be posted to the District

website and promoted in the Park Line. The plan will also be shared with the Lake County

Forest Preserve District’s Planning Committee in January, per requirement of conservation

easements on the property.

Commissioner Grossberg asked if the Army Corp decided not to get involved would the Park

District be willing to incur costs associated with the project. Commissioner Flores Weisskopf

had a question regarding lighting and was it a part of the proposed budget. She felt this to be a

safety issue. Manager Grill stated that lighting was not a part of the projected budget and that

plans were to keep the hours for this facility in line with other facilities across the District.

Commissioner Grossberg asked how the big storms will affect the park. Manager Grill stated

that the District has studied this issue and is aware of how to plan for this when these storms

occur.

LAKEFRONT MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS REPORT

Senior Planner Schwartz shared that Park District staff conducted community engagement efforts

this summer to collect feedback on community priorities at Park District Lakefront properties.

Community efforts included a survey available online and a paper format; as well as, a listening


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tour where staff visited eight Park District locations throughout the summer and talked with park

patrons. Through the engagement process the District collected 662 surveys in addition to

comments received at the parks. This fall Park District staff went through each survey and

comment to begin developing the plan update.

Senior Planner Schwartz stated that in 2007, the Park District, in collaboration with city-wide

stakeholders, completed and began implementing the Lakefront Master Plan which provided a

roadmap for improvements at all lakefront parks, beaches, and ravine ecosystems. GreenPrint

2024 identified the need to prepare a Lakefront Master Plan Update to better build upon recent

accomplishments and to better reflect current community priorities and the changing nature of

the lakefront.

Senior Planner Schwartz further explained that since 2007, major accomplishments include

Rosewood Beach Development, Moraine Park Sculpture Garden, lakefront programing

expansion, and natural areas restoration at Millard, Moraine, and Rosewood. Now, 11 years later,

the lakefront parks and community priorities have changed. As a result, the plan is being

revisited and updated to better address today’s Highland Park.

The Lakefront Master Plan Update will focus on celebrating accomplishments since the 2007

Master Plan. Acknowledging the changing complexion of the lakefront and community, the

update will reassess lakefront priorities. The information gathered through the update will better

inform the Park District for next steps at Lakefront Parks, including Park Avenue Beach.

Senior Planner Schwartz closed by explaining that Staff will explore solutions to the priority

needs identified through the engagement efforts and develop recommendations. The plan will be

shared with the Board and the public. Capital recommendations will be integrated into the larger

Park District capital plan.

Vice President Ruttenberg asked about the time table. Senior Planner Schwartz explained that

quarter one, January-February is the target date for the plan to be completed.

ORDINANACE 18-05 – TAX LEVY 2018

Director Curtis stated that the 2018 tax levy ordinance represents the District’s request for

property taxes and reflects an increase of 4.26% from the 2017 property taxes collected during

2018 and is based on a CPI increase of 2.1% for those funds which are under the property tax

cap and four cents per $100 of Equalized Assessed Valuation for the Special Recreation Fund.

This levy focuses on capturing new growth within the District. The levy requested totals

$11,661,498.

Commissioner Ruttenberg noted that the levy had been discussed in detail at a previous Finance

Committee Meeting. Commissioner Grossberg asked if the District was requesting more than

needed and Director Curtis reported no.


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REVIEW OF VOUCHERS

Director Curtis presented the vouchers for checks written November 9, 2018 through November

30, 2018 for an amount totaling $524,443.00. There were no questions from the Board.

OPEN TO PUBLIC TO ADDRESS BOARD

Mrs. Bernstein introduced Joan Zahnle to the Board. Ms. Zahnle will be taking over as Martin

Luther King Day Coordinator. Mrs. Bernstein wanted to know if she could buy a tree at the

Highland Park Country Club.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Grossberg, seconded by Vice President Ruttenberg to

adjourn into Closed Session for discussion of Section 2(c)(1) – the appointment, employment,

compensation, discipline of the District including legal counsel for the District; Section 2(c)5 –

the purchase or lease of real estate including discussion on whether a certain parcel of property

should be acquired; Section 2(c)6 – the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by

the District; Section 2(c)8 – security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to

respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees,

students, staff, the public, or public property; Section 2(c)11 – litigation against or on behalf of

the District or where the District finds that an action is probable or imminent; Section 2(c)21 –

the discussion of minutes lawfully closed under the Act, whether for the purposes of approval of

said minutes or for conducting the semi-annual review of the minutes as set forth in Section 2.06

of the Act; Section 2(c)29 – for discussions between internal or external auditors and the Board.

Roll Call:

Aye: Commissioner Grossberg, Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Flores

Weisskopf, President Kaplan

Nay: None


Abstain: None

Meeting was adjourned into closed session at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting was adjourned into open session at 7:48 p.m.

ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION IF ANY

President Kaplan reported that the Board met in Closed Session under Section 2(c)1 – the

appointment, employment, compensation, discipline of the District including legal counsel for

the District; Section 2(c)5 – the purchase or lease of real estate including discussion on whether a


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certain parcel of property should be acquired; Section 2(c)6 – the setting of a price for sale or

lease of property owned by the District.

Jeff Smith updated the Board on a meeting that was held with the Albion Group. The Albion

Group developers were seeking a variance from the City for a 10-foot setback. President

Kaplan expressed that he is not opposed to the project as it does not impact any of the uses or the

playability at Sunset Woods Park. Commissioners Ruttenberg, Grossberg, and Flores Weisskopf

all concurred.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Grossberg and seconded

by Commissioner Ruttenberg and approved by unanimous vote. The Board Meeting adjourned

at 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Liza McElroy, Secretary



MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of Highland


Illinois.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice President Ruttenberg.

ROLL CALL


Flores Weisskopf, Commissioner Bernstein

Absent: President Kaplan arrived at 6:20 p.m.

Staff Present: Executive Director McElroy; Deputy Director Donahue; IT Manager

Johnson; Director Romes; Assistant Director Carr; Director Gogola;

Director Curtis; Assistant Director Smith; Director Voss

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2019 BUDGET

President Kaplan called a public hearing for the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

for a 12-month period ending December 31, 2018 for the Park District of Highland Park to order.

Roll Call:

Aye: Commissioner Bernstein, Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Flores

Weisskopf, Commissioner Grossberg, President Kaplan

Nay: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Carl Lambrecht, 544 Michigan Avenue, Highland Park spoke about the budget. He does not

want to see a reduction in Park District services and would like the District to see where costs

can be reduced by 10%. Commissioner Bernstein asked if there had been tracking by the Park

District to see if any of the public had reviewed the budget at the locations which had been made

available to them for viewing.

Executive Director McElroy reported that there were no written comments received. President

Kaplan called for a motion to adjourn the public hearing.

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Motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg to close the public hearing, seconded by

Commissioner Bernstein.

Roll Call:

Aye: Commissioner Bernstein, Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Flores

Weisskopf, Commissioner Grossberg President Kaplan

Nay: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion Carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Ordinance 18-05 – Tax Levy 2018

Director Curtis stated that on November 20, 2018, the Park Board passed the Truth in Taxation

Resolution for the 2018 tax levy (2019 collections). By law, the Park District must wait for 20

days to officially pass the 2018 tax levy ordinance to formalize the estimated levy described in

the resolution. The 2018 tax levy ordinance represents the District’s request for property taxes

and reflects an increase of 4.26% from the 2017 property taxes collected during 2018 and is

based on a CPI increase of 2.1% for those funds which are under the property tax cap and four

cents per $100 of Equalized Assessed Valuation for the Special Recreation Fund. This levy

focuses on capturing new growth within the District.

Staff requests that the Board pass Ordinance 18-05, tax levy ordinance for 2018 representing the

District’s request for property taxes to be received in 2019. The amount of the levy is

$11,661,498 (eleven million, six hundred sixty-one, four hundred and ninety- eight dollars),

exclusive of debt service.

Motion was made by Commissioner Bernstein; seconded by Commissioner Flores Weisskopf to

approve Ordinance 18-05 – 2018 Tax Levy.

Roll Call:

Aye: Commissioner Bernstein, Commissioner Grossberg, Vice President Ruttenberg,

Commissioner Flores Weisskopf

Nay: None

Absent: President Kaplan


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B. 2019 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance 18-06

The 2019 proposed budget was presented to the Finance Committee on October 26, 2018 and

then to the Board of Commissioners at the November 20, 2018 workshop meeting. At that time,

the Board provided consensus to make the budget document available to the public for a 30-day

viewing. The document was available at West Ridge Center, Recreation Center of Highland

Park, the Highland Park Public Library and the Park District Website. Also, accordance with

Park District Code notification of tonight’s hearing was posted in the Highland Park News,

Thursday December 6, 2018.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 included total operating revenue of $23,907,878, and

total estimated expenditures of $28,558,442. This is a planned use of reserves for capital projects

related to master planning. Vice President Ruttenberg discussed the Park District’s AAA Rating

as interest rates remained at 2-3% and Commissioner Bernstein reminded the Board that many

hours were spent by the Finance Committee and Staff reviewing the 2019 Budget.

Commissioner Bernstein stated that there should be positive revenues at Sunset Valley Golf Club

and significant savings with the closure of the Highland Park Country Club. He also commented

on the savings the District has realized by paying out the pension obligation.

Motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg; seconded by Commissioner Bernstein to

approve Budget & Appropriation Ordinance 18-06.

Roll Call:

Aye: Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Grossberg, Commissioner Flores

Weisskopf, Commissioner Bernstein

Nay: None

Absent: President Kaplan

Abstain: None

Motion Carried.

C. Approval of the Amended November 5, 2018 Workshop Minutes

Executive Director McElroy noted that Commissioner Bernstein recused himself in closed

session from this discussion and then returned to the meeting.

Motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg; seconded by Commissioner Grossberg to

approve the Amended November 5, 2018 Workshop Minutes.

Roll Call:


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Aye: Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Grossberg, Commissioner Flores


Nay: None

Absent: None

Abstain: Commissioner Bernstein

Motion Carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Director Curtis reported that year to date revenues exceeded projections. The 2019 Camp

Registration is slightly ahead of 2018. The camp brochure is terrific. The implementation of the

new payroll system will begin after January 1.

Director Curtis presented the vouchers for checks written November 9, 2018 through December

7, 2018 for an amount totaling $1,652446.82. Vice President Ruttenberg has reviewed the report.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Parks Foundation Update

Commissioner Grossberg reported First on the Turf netted an $8,000 profit. A Grant of

$3,000 written to the Foundation from YEA Highland Park. He announced that Coach

Mike Ditka will be the guest speaker at the Champions Banquet which will be held on May

21, 2019. The Foundation will be involved in the Martin Luther King Day event as it has in

the past.

Director Gogola introduced Julie Clarke of the Highland Park Figure Skating Club who

presented a check to the Parks Foundation of Highland Park and a group photo was taken.

Commissioner Bernstein recused himself and left the room at 6:45, prior to President

Kaplan’s discussion of the Kennedy School property with NSSD 112. Vice President

Ruttenberg stated that they were surprised by the state of the progress that was made by the

Highland Park Community Nursery School and NSSD 112 and that it was coming up for a

vote by the school board next week. Vice President Ruttenberg stated that the Park District

did not ask the school district not to vote on the lease. President Kaplan shared his

concerns about losing green space and that the Highland Park Community Nursery School

would be too close to the curb and the road. President Kaplan stated that more information

was needed before further discussion.

President Kaplan updated the Board on discussions he has had with the NSSD 112


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President and Sue Blumberg of Highland Park Community Nursery School. The NSSD

112 plans to lease the property to the Highland Park Community Nursery School to build

their nursery school.

B. Director’s Report

Executive Director McElroy introduced Jeff Smith to discuss the Albion at Highland Park.

a. The Albion of Highland Park Assistant Director Smith reviewed the site plan of the property for the proposed Albion

Development. Assistant Director Smith explained that there will be a path off Central

Avenue that will connect to Sunset Park. There will be green areas which will be

existing and restored. Executive Director McElroy stated that there will be a natural

buffer zone between the building and the park. Commissioner Flores Weisskopf

expressed her concerns about 4th of July parking. Assistant Director Smith explained that

the new pedestrian paths connecting the park to Green Bay will make for safe walking

and should ease some of the parking issues.

Keith Jacobs, part of the development team for the Albion explained that the building is

10 feet from the property. They will also restore and landscape around the park border.

There are 47 spots that are above grade, they will be used as flex spaces. Vice President

Ruttenberg asked if the Park District could also enter into an agreement for parking with

the Health Center and the Albion for event parking. Commissioner Bernstein returned to

the meeting at 7:09 p.m.

b. Before and After School Program

Director Romes gave a brief update on NSSD 112’s Request for Proposal for before and

and aftercare. President Kaplan asked Director Romes to report back to the Board after

that meeting.

c. 2016-2020 Strategic Plan Update

Director Romes reported on the Strategic Plan. The plan includes future planning for

Staff and residents with feedback from those parties. There has been a strong focus on

analyzing our internal and external competition. Director Romes concluded by stating

that the Strategic Plan has been a useful document for the Park District to deliver the best

programs and services, operations, and employee development and performance.

Commissioner Grossberg commented that it was a powerful document.

C. Board Comments - None


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Commissioner Bernstein recused himself and left the meeting at 7:24.

Mr. David Meek, 513 Central Avenue, #400, Highland Park, the attorney for Highland Park

Community Nursey school, spoke about the development of a plan for the school when Karger

Center closes. Mr. Meek stated that they are on a tight time frame to get the building

constructed. NSSD 112 is expected to vote December 18. President Kaplan stated that the

District had been advised not to share any information until further notice. Vice President

Ruttenberg wanted to know if Mr. Meek had brought a site plan with him to the meeting.

Commissioner Bernstein returned to the meeting at 7:33 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Bernstein, seconded by Vice President Ruttenberg to












Roll Call:

Aye: Commissioner Bernstein, Commissioner Grossberg, Vice President Ruttenberg,

Commissioner Flores Weisskopf, President Kaplan

Nay: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None


Commissioner Bernstein recused himself during the Closed Session and did not return.

Meeting adjourned into Open session at 8:27 pm.


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the District; Section 2(c)5 – the purchase or lease of real estate including discussion on whether a

certain parcel of property should be acquired; Section 2(c)6 – the setting of a price for sale or

lease of property owned by the District.

Commissioner Ruttenberg moved to approve a 3% salary increase for Executive Director

McElroy retroactive to May 2018. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Flores

Weisskopf.

Roll Call:



Nay: None


Abstain: None

A motion from Commissioner Ruttenberg and seconded by Commissioner Grossberg to extend

the IMET Tolling Agreement through December 31, 2019. The motion was approved by

Roll Call:



Nay: None


Abstain: None

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg and seconded

by Commissioner Grossberg and approved by unanimous vote. The Board Meeting adjourned at

8:43 p.m.





MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING

JANUARY 2, 2019

The Special Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of Highland


Illinois.


ROLL CALL

Present: Vice President Ruttenberg, Commissioner Flores Weisskopf, President

Kaplan


Staff Present: Executive Director McElroy, Voss, Assistant Director Smith, Director

Romes

OPEN PUBLIC TO ADDRESS BOARD

The following neighbors of Kennedy Park expressed their concerns about the lease that NSSD

112 agreed to with the Highland Park Community Nursery School to relocate on the north end of

Kennedy Park.

Linda Feinstein, 960 Stonegate, Highland Park – Complimented the Park District in being good

stewards of the Parks. She had concerns regarding the process for the relocation of the Nursery

School. She asked the Park District to provide pre-school classes at West Ridge Center.

Cathy Nachman, 844 Highland Place, Highland Park – Asked if the Park District of Highland

Park would maintain the south end of the park.

Ed Stein, 875 Stonegate, Highland Park – Expressed concern for the impact on the park.

Steve Feinstein, 960 Stonegate, Highland Park – Expressed concern with the process.

Mike Applebaum, 292 Hastings Avenue, Highland Park – Had concerns regarding the impact on

the park.

Marc Swerdlow, 284 Hastings Avenue, Highland Park – Had concerns on the lack of disclosure

and the process that had been taken thus far.

President Kaplan explained the Park District of Highland Park’s role in the process.

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David Fisher, 790 Stonegate, Highland Park – Had concerns with the lease with school District

112.

Commissioner Flores Weisskopf and President Kaplan talked about the lease and what took

place in 2015.

Annette Lidawer, 366 N. Deere Park, Highland Park – Expressed that the City, schools and Park

District need to work together.

Sue Blumberg – Highland Park Community Nursery School – Wanted to know when the

meeting was posted. She stated that Highland Park Nursery School has been looking for a

location since 2017, and that the nursery school will need four classrooms.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg, seconded by Commissioner Grossberg, to












Roll Call:

Adjourned into Closed Session at 7:29 pm

ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSSION IF ANY


purchase or lease of real estate including discussion on whether a certain parcel of property


the District; Section 2(c)11 – litigation against or on behalf of the District or where the District

finds that an action is probable or imminent.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, a motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg seconded by

Commissioner Grossberg and approved by unanimous voice vote. The Board Meeting adjourned

at 8:52 p.m.

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MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING

JANUARY 8, 2019

The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of Highland


Illinois.


ROLL CALL


Flores Weisskopf, Commissioner Bernstein, President Kaplan

Absent: None

Staff Present: Executive Director McElroy; Deputy Director of Operations Donahue;

Director Romes; Director Curtis

REVIEW OF VOUCHERS

Director Curtis presented the vouchers for checks written December 8, 2018 through January 4,

2017 for an amount totaling $4,172,229.64. There were no questions from the Board.


Mr. David Sogan spoke about Moroney Park.

Commissioner Bernstein said that the Board would take Mr. Sogan’s comments regarding

Moroney Park under advisement.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion was made by Vice President Ruttenberg, seconded by Commissioner Bernstein to












Roll Call:

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Nay: None


Abstain: None


Commissioner Bernstein left closed session at 8:00 p.m. and did not return to the meeting.

Meeting was adjourned into open session at 9:52 p.m.


President Kaplan reported that the Board met in Closed Session under Section 2(c)(1) – the


the District.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Ruttenberg and seconded

by Commissioner Flores Weisskopf and approved by unanimous vote. The Board Meeting

adjourned at 9:53 p.m.



To: Board of Park Commissioners From: Liza McElroy, Executive Director Date: January 28, 2019 Subject: ORDINANCE 19-01: ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE RECORDING AND

MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSIONS

Ordinance 19-01 establishes procedures for the recording of closes session minutes and the review of closed session minutes for the Park District. The law requires public entities to audio or video record closed or executive session meetings and requires public entities to review closed session minutes no less frequently than semi-annually. All of these procedures are followed. The Ordinance also describes how the District should record, maintain back up equipment, maintain and release the tapes and finally procedures for the destruction of the recordings. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 19-01.

ORDINANCE NO. 19-01

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE RECORDING OF CLOSED SESSIONS AND REVIEW OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

FOR PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WHEREAS, the Park District of Highland Park (“Park District”) is an Illinois unit of local government operating under the laws of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.06, requires public entities to audio or video record their closed or executive session meetings; and also requires public entities to review closed session minutes no less frequently than semi-annually; and WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly enacted such legislation to have a mechanism by which to review whether Illinois public entities have violated the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act while conducting their closed sessions; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Park District seeks to establish procedures by which the Park District can comply with the provisions of the law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION 1: Recording Closed Sessions: The Park District shall keep a verbatim record of all Closed Session meetings (also referred to as executive session meetings) of the Board of Commissioners or any subsidiary “public body” as defined by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1. The verbatim record shall be in the form of an audio or video recording as determined by the Board of Commissioners. SECTION 2: Responsibility for Recording Closed Sessions and Maintaining Recordings: The Board Secretary or his/her designee shall be responsible for arranging for the recording of such closed sessions. In the absence of the Board Secretary or his/her designee, the Executive Director will arrange for the audio or video recording of the closed session of the Board of Commissioners. Each subsidiary public body of the Park District shall designate an individual who will be responsible for the recording of any and all closed sessions of the subsidiary body and for providing the Board Secretary with a copy of such recording. The Board Secretary, or his/her designee, shall securely maintain the verbatim recordings of all closed sessions of the Board of Commissioners and all subsidiary public bodies of the Park District. SECTION 3: Closed Session Minutes: In addition to the recordings of the closed session as addressed in this Ordinance, the Park District will keep minutes of all

closed meetings in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.06. In accordance with that section of the Act, the Board, Board committees, and subsidiary bodies will meet in closed session no less frequently than semi-annually to review the minutes of all closed meetings. At such meetings, a determination shall be made, and reported in open session that (a) the need for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of those minutes, or (b) that the minutes or portions thereof no longer require confidential treatment and are available for public inspection. With respect to minutes of the Board, the Executive Director shall, with advice from Legal Counsel, review those minutes (or portions thereof) that have not been released to the public to determine whether any sufficient basis exists for continuing to withhold the minutes from release and the Executive Director shall make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners concerning whether to release or withhold those minutes. The determination of the Board shall be recorded in the minutes of the open meeting. SECTION 4: Procedure for Recording. At the beginning of each closed session, those present shall identify themselves by voice for the audio recording. If the meeting is videotaped, those present shall individually appear on camera and identify themselves by voice at the beginning of the closed session. The meeting Chair shall also announce the times the closed session commences and ends at the appropriate points on the recording. SECTION 5: Back-Up Equipment/Procedure for Equipment Malfunction. The Park District will maintain sufficient tapes, batteries and equipment for the Park District to comply with this Ordinance. The Board Secretary or his/her designee will periodically check the equipment to confirm that it is functioning. In the event that anyone present at a closed session determines that the equipment is not functioning properly, the closed session will be temporarily suspended to attempt to correct any malfunction. In the event that an equipment malfunction cannot be corrected immediately, the closed session will terminate until such time as time as the closed session may proceed with a functioning recording device. SECTION 6: Maintenance and Public Release of Recordings and Access to Tapes. The audio or video tape recordings of closed sessions shall be maintained for 18 months after the closed session and shall not be released to the public unless such release is required by a court order or specifically authorized for release by a vote of the Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board may listen to the closed session recordings in the presence of the Board Secretary or his/her designee. Copies of such tapes will not be made or provided to anyone unless specifically authorized by vote of the Board. SECTION 7: Procedure for Destruction of Recordings. The Board Secretary or his/her designee is hereby authorized to destroy the particular audio and video recordings of those closed sessions for which: A. The Board of Commissioners has approved the minutes of the closed sessions as to accurate content, regardless of whether the minutes have

been released for public review; and B. More than 18 months have elapsed since the date of the closed session; and C. There is no court order requiring the preservation of such recording; and D. The Board of Commissioners has not passed a motion requiring the preservation of the verbatim recording of that meeting. SECTION 8: If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 9: All Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 10: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. ADOPTED this 28th day of January 2019. AYES: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ NAYS: ________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________ President ATTEST: ____________________________ Secretary

To: Board of Park Commissioners From: Ryan Ochs, General Manager/Superintendent of Golf Sunset Valley Golf Club Brian Romes, Director of Facilities and Recreation Kathy Donahue, Deputy Director of Operations Liza McElroy, Executive Director Date: January 28, 2019 Subject: GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

SUMMARY

Staff is recommending the purchase of one (1) Toro Reelmaster 3550-D with attachments and

one (1) Toro Workman HDX through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance

contract. This is a joint purchasing cooperative for state, local and city governments. This

program offers substantial saving through volume purchasing by a bid process. The replacement

equipment above is identified in the District’s 2019 capital plan. A breakdown of the budgeted

item is listed below.

BUDGET IMPACT

Total available budgeted capital funds for this equipment $80,500.00

Bid recommendation $78,877.18

Total Savings $ 1,662.82

Bid Equipment Recommendation Breakdown

Equipment Vendor Contract Price

Toro Reelmaster 3550-D with attachments Reinders NIPA Contract $61,143.28

Toro Workman HDX Reinders NIPA Contract $29,483.90

Trade-In Equipment ($11,750)

Total $78,877.18

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends purchasing 1 Toro Reelmaster 3550-D with attachments and 1 Toro

Workman HDX from Reinders, Inc for $78,537.18.

To: Board of Park Commissioners From: Liza McElroy, Executive Director Date: January 28, 2019 Subject: HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL RELOCATION DISCUSSION

Representatives from the Highland Park Community Nursery School will attend the January 28, 2019 Regular Board meeting. At the meeting, they will present a preliminary site plan showing the new location of the proposed nursery school that will be built on the NSSD 112 property in the Northwest corner of West Ridge Park.

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To: Board of Park Commissioners

From: Rebecca Grill, Natural Areas Manager; Jeff Smith, Assistant Director of Parks, Properties & Planning; Dan Voss, Director of Parks, Properties and Planning; Kathy Donahue, Deputy Director of Operations; Liza McElroy, Executive Director

Date: January 28, 2019

Subject: HPCC Planning Process Update

Conceptual Plans for the Highland Park Country Club Golf Conversion project were presented at a Community Public Meeting on January 15, 2019. Staff will give a presentation on the feedback received at the meeting and next steps in the planning process. Questions have been raised about a name and naming rights for the property at Highland Park Country Club. To that end, attached is a copy of the Park District’s current Naming Policy.

4.02 POLICY FOR NAMING OR RENAMING PARKS, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

4.02.1 Purpose To establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official naming or renaming of parks, buildings and facilities. It is the responsibility of the Board of Commissioners to select names for new parks, buildings, or facilities ("Park Property"), or when appropriate, to change the existing name(s) of Park Property of the District. It is the objective of the Park District of Highland Park: A. To ensure that that parks, buildings and facilities are easily identified and located. B. To ensure that names will engender a strong public image and have public support. C. To encourage gifts of lands and facilities or donations by individuals, groups and corporations without undue commercialization of the park or facility. 4.02.2 Policy It is the policy of the Park District of Highland Park to reserve the naming or renaming of parks, buildings and/or facilities in a manner that best serves the interest of the community and ensures a worthy and enduring legacy for the District’s park and recreation system. A. Park Property may be named after streets, geographical locations, historical figures, events, or concepts. B. Naming rights refers to the granting by the Park District the right to name a piece of property or portions of property in based on the following considerations. The granting of naming rights is intended to support and promote investment in District facilities whereby:

contributions result in significant and direct benefits to the District. the granting of naming rights does not compromise the Park

Board’s ability to carry out its functions fully and impartially. the granting of naming rights will not entitle the naming entity to

preferential treatment outside any specific naming rights agreement.

Naming rights are divided into three categories: civic naming rights, philanthropic naming rights and corporate naming rights.

FINAL POLICY adopted 2/23/2012

B.1. Civic Naming Rights: Park Property may be named after individuals families or groups who have made exceptional contributions to the Park District of Highland Park or City of Highland Park subject to the following.

The contributions and good reputation of the individual, families, or group are well documented and broadly acknowledged within the community.

Naming for an outstanding individual is encouraged only after that person has been deceased or retired from service for at least one year.

The agreement of the individual or next of kin in the case of deceased individuals or the elected board or other legal authority in the case of groups, shall be obtained.

B.2.Philanthropic naming rights: Park Property may be named after individuals or groups who have made substantial philanthropic donations of Park Property or who have made a substantial contribution toward the development of Park Property. The threshold for considering the naming of a park, building or facility will include one or more of the following:

Land for the majority of the park was deeded to the District. Contribution of a minimum of 60% of the capital construction cost

associated with developing the park, building, facility, or component.

Provision of a minimum 20-year endowment for the continued maintenance and/or programming of the park, building, or facility.

The donation is not required by the Park District or by reason of other ordinance, law or regulation.

The donation is consistent with policy 5.26 Gifts, Donations and Donor Recognition Policy.

The Park Board may establish philanthropic naming rights plans for components of facilities (e.g. rooms within a building, athletic fields, gardens, playgrounds, etc.) subject to the following.

Assets for which naming opportunities will be offered shall be valued as a function of capital costs, annual operating and maintenance costs, and desirability or marketability of the opportunity.

Naming rights shall be approved for a specific term, which shall not be longer than the useful life of the property, facility, or component.

B.3. Corporate naming rights: Naming rights may be granted where a mutually beneficial business arrangement between the Park District and an external entity (for-profit, not-for-profit, or other organization) whereby the external entity provides financial or other support in return for access to the commercial and/or marketing potential associated with the external entity’s name on Park District property.

Proposals for naming shall be evaluated against the District’s mission, vision and values.

The naming entity products, services and business practices shall not contradict, to the extent reasonably ascertainable, the mandate, policies or objectives of the Park Board.

The following industries and products are not eligible for naming rights: police-regulated businesses, faith-based and political organizations, companies whose business is primarily derived from the sale of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, adult-use or other businesses deemed inappropriate by the Park Board.

Corporate logos, wordmarks and similar graphic identifiers will not be permitted on any signage related to naming rights.

Assets for which naming opportunities will be offered shall be valued as a function of capital costs, annual operating and maintenance costs, and desirability or marketability of the opportunity.

Naming rights shall be approved for a specific term, which shall not be longer than the useful life of the property or facility.

The agreement is consistent with policy 5.21 Sponsorship and Advertising Policy.

C. The Park Board may solicit public input on proposed park, building or facility names through public meetings or other means. D. The Board of Park Commissioners may hold public contests for the naming of Park Property. Such contests shall also be subject to the policies outlined above and are advisory, not binding. E. Renaming of parks, buildings or facilities is discouraged except as specified in philanthropic naming rights programs, corporate naming rights agreements or where it is found that an individual or group’s character is or was such that continued use of their name for a park, building or facility in not in the best interest of the Park District. F. Park Property should be named only after discussion and then a wait of at least sixty days before voting. A four-fifths affirmative vote is needed to name a Park Property or to change the name of Park Property of the District.

To: Board of Commissioners

From: Annette Curtis, Director of Finance & IT, and Liza McElroy, Executive Director

Date: January 28, 2019

Subject: December 2018 Treasurers Report

Financial Information- December 2018

At this time the closing process for 2018 is just beginning. So, the financial information is

still preliminary. Throughout January and February, the Business Office will complete the

closing process. Preaudit 2018 Financial Statements will be presented for review at the

March Board meeting. Final Audited Financials will be presented at the May Board

meeting.

IMRF-

In December 2018, the IMRF Board of Trustees reduced the return it assumes it will earn

on IMRF's investment portfolio from 7.5% to 7.25%. This change affects IMRF employers and members in certain ways.

Employers

Each year, IMRF calculates a contribution rate for each IMRF employer. A significant factor in the contribution rate calculation is the assumed rate of return on investments. Since the return assumption is decreasing slightly, employer contribution rates will

increase slightly in 2020. IMRF estimates the average employer contribution rate in 2020 will range between 10.15% and 10.65%. This estimate is higher than the 2019 average employer contribution rate of 9.06%, but lower than the 2018 rate of 11.24%.

Each employer’s actual rate will vary based on its IMRF assets, liabilities, and workforce demographics.

While the assumption change won’t affect employer rates until 2020, it will affect multiple financial planning, accounting, and reporting calculations involving IMRF employer accounts in 2019. In addition to the employer rate calculation, the assumption change

also effects the calculation of each employer’s unfunded liabilities, and as a result, the calculation of its funded status. The calculation changes will be reflected in

employers’ 2019 GASB 50 statement, GASB 68 statement, Preliminary Rate Notice, and Final Rate Notice.

Members

IMRF members may make voluntary additional contributions (VAC) to supplement their

standard IMRF pension. Interest paid on VAC is linked to the IMRF assumed rate of return. Therefore, a decrease to the assumed rate of return lowers the rate of interest earned on VAC. IMRF credits VAC interest on December 31 each year, based on the VAC

in the member's account on January 1 of the same year. Interest credited on December 31, 2018, was 7.5%, but due to the assumed rate of return change, interest credited on

December 31, 2019, will be 7.25%. IMRF will inform members with VAC on file of the interest rate change.

Additionally, in certain circumstances, members may purchase IMRF past service credit. When members purchase additional past service credit, interest is included in calculating the amount owed. The amount of interest paid it linked to the assumed rate of return. As a

result, an interest rate of 7.25% will be charged on past service purchases for service starting January 1, 2019, or later.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT JANUARY 18, 2019 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND DATES

• January 28, 2019/6:00 p.m./Highland Park Country Club/Regular Meeting

• February 12, 2019/6:00 p.m./West Ridge Center/Workshop Meeting

• February 26, 2019/6:00 p.m./West Ridge Center/Regular Meeting

• March 12, 2019/6:00 p.m./West Ridge Center/Workshop Meeting

FACILITIES

DEER CREEK RACQUET CLUB – DECEMBER 2018

December Activity 2016 2017 2018

Daily Court Rentals (Hours)

Tennis N/A 147 167.75

Racquetball N/A 54 67.5

Private Lessons (Hours) N/A 139.75 185.75

Drop-Ins N/A 242 228

Memberships 708 675 565

News & Events • Our Girls 12 USTA Tournament had 14 participants on Saturday, December 8.

• The Half Off Court Time After 1 pm promo from December 3-7 yielded no significant gains in usage. We will continue to try new ways to reach this group.

• Winter break camp was offered the weekdays of December 24 through January 4, with 14 attending in December and 53 in January.

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CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA 2016 2017 2018

Daily Drop in Fees

Public Skate x 1447 1055

Freestyle x 83 55

Open Hockey x 33 81

Open Gymnastics x 342 152

Skate Rental x 913 709

Punch Passes

Public Skate x 0 15

Freestyle x 0 33

Skate Rental x 0 8

Facility Rentals

Total Hours x 103.00 253.5

News & Events

• Winterfest was held on Saturday, January 12.

• Centennial Skater Ilya Mondrowski and his partner Kiana Pan are competing in the USFS Ice Dance National Championships this weekend.

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RECREATION CENTER OF HIGHLAND PARK

Memberships 2016 2017 2018

Annual 1943 1951 1917

Non-Annual 68 53 59

North Shore Grant 18 23 10

Total Memberships 2029 2027 1986

Kid Fit Memberships 77 64 93

Student Winter Pass 106 119 73

Active Members 2016 2017 2018

Annual 3123 3253 3193

Non-Annual 68 53 59

North Shore Grant 19 23 10

Total Members 3210 3329 3262

Kid Fit Members 127 103 181

Punch Pass/Day Pass 2016 2017 2018

Fitness/Aquatics Punch 90 45 53

Track Pass 0 973 2242

Open Gym Punch 44 24 10

Kid Fit Punch Pass 10 20 8

Facility Day Pass 222 216 244

Aquatics Day Pass 181 104 164

Open Gym Day Pass 686 675 468

Kid Fit Day Pass 41 23 29

Kid Fit Time Out 0 11 19

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Facility Usage 2016 2017 2018

Fitness/Aquatics 14780 15619 15512

Track 0 1926 2069

Kid Fit 970 567 660

Group Exercise (per class)

12.1 13.9 10.5

Total Group Exercise 5291 5801 5592

Water Aerobics (per class)

16 13.1 10

Free Day Passes 337 319 190

Personal Training/Programs

2016 2017 2018

Personal Training Units Sold

447 385 384

Personal Training Usage 844 683 707

Small Group Units Sold NA NA 40

Learn to Swim 111 107 94

Private Swim Lessons 9 22 66

Rental Bookings 68 94.27 95.6

News & Events • Membership is currently at a 2.02% decrease from December 2017 compared to December

2018. We anticipate that the New Year promotion will cause a January rebound within this category.

• Seventy-Three Student Winter Break passes were sold compared to 119 passes in 2017 (-38.6%).

• Group Exercise class averages have decreased by 24.46% since 2017.

• Total Group Exercise participation has gone down 3.6 % since 2017.

• Personal Training Units have remained consistent with 2017.

• Ninety-four swimmers registered for the first session of winter Learn-to-Swim, as compared to 107 in December 2017 (-12.15%). The session begins on January 7th and staff anticipate registrations to continue during first week of session. Sixty-six private lesson units were sold during December compared to 22 in 2017 (200% increase).

• Rental bookings have increased 1.4% compared to December 2017.

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HELLER NATURE CENTER

Cross-Country Ski Rentals

2016 2017 2018

Number of Rentals 183 0 0

Revenue $2,231 $0 $0

School Programs

2016 2017 2018


In-District Schools 0 0 1

Out-of-District Schools 1 class 0 0

TOTAL 1 class 0 1

ROSEWOOD INTERPRETIVE CENTER

In-District Schools NA 0 0

Out-Of-District Schools NA 0 0

TOTAL NA 0 0

Custom/Scout Programs

2016 2017 2018


Number of Programs 1 0 1

Number of Participants 10 0 10


Number of Programs NA 0 0

Number of Participants NA 0 0

Facility Rentals

2016 2017 2018


Rentals 8 7 8

Birthday Party Package 1 1 0

Total 9 8 8

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Rentals 1 1 2

Birthday Party Package 0 1 0

Total 0 2 2

News & Events: • Heller offered crate stacking on December 27 and had seven participants come and

experience Heller’s new element.

• On January 26, Heller will be transporting participants to see the annual Eagle Watch event at Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL

West Ridge Center December 2018 Rentals

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Rental Bookings (hrs) 55 61 12 15 12.5

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GRANT-IN-AID

December 2018

News & Events

• Overall scholarship usage is down 20%. This is due in part to a decrease in the number of households approved for a SMILE Grant-In-Aid scholarship.

• Less scholarship recipients are allocating their funds towards camp. This has decreased from 53 enrollments in 2017 to 43 enrollments in 2018, or approximately -$16,191 in scholarship funds.

• At the same time, there has been an increase in subsidized Recreation Center fitness memberships– 45 in 2017 vs. 55 in 2018. More scholarship recipients are choosing to allocate their funds towards an annual fitness membership, which is less costly than most camps or travel athletic programs.

• As of December 31, 26 households have been approved for 2019 Grant-In-Aid.

2017 2018

Total YTD Subsidy $ 126,150 $101,536

Households

100% Subsidy YTD 73 74

50% Subsidy YTD 16 11

Total YTD 89 85

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PARKS & PLANNING News & Events

• Staff continue to work with Hey and Associates on planning for the Highland Park Country Club Conversion. The concept plan was approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve Planning Committee on January 7 and presented to the public at a community meeting on January 15.

• Staff continue to collect materials for the re-accreditation application for IAPD’s Distinguished Accreditation. The application will be submitted in February and a formal evaluation will take place in late 2019.

• Bids are currently being prepared for the Annual Asphalt Project, Park Avenue Dredging Project and Rosewood Beach Stairway Improvement Project.

• Planning staff are submitting a pre-application to the Illinois Coastal Management Program for grant funding to develop a beach management plan. The intention of the proposed plan is to sustainably guide lakefront maintenance efforts, operation policy, and capital improvements with a focus on strategies to address water quality, habitat, and public access at the District’s four lakefront parks.

• The US Army Corps of Engineers has completed the ravine outflow stabilization project at Rosewood Beach.

• Removal of a portion of the Danny Cunniff pond deck is currently underway. • Natural Areas and Parks staff are removing buckthorn at Sleepy Hollow Park and along

paths at Cloverdale, Kennedy and Olson Park paths. • Staff are pruning overhanging tree branches and removing dead ash trees at Fink and

Olson Parks. • Staff is replacing Sunset Camp Shelter decking. • Staff has begun winter maintenance on picnic tables, Laurel Park benches, barricades,

and refuse containers.

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2019 Camp Registration Update (1/01/2019)

2018 2019 Variance

Before & After Camp 28 30 2

CIT 18 18 0

Big Top Little Top 21 10 -11

Junior Spotlighters 10 12 2

Senior Spotlighters 9 8 -1

Golf Camps 2 8 6

Tennis Camps 11 9 -2

Girls Play Strong 9 9 0

Junior Varsity 6 2 -4

Varsity 1 7 6

Girls Outdoor Challenge 4 1 -3

Hook Line and Sinker 7 2 -5

Mini Crew 5 16 11

Camp Sunshine 39 37 -2

Coast Guardians 15 11 -4

Junior Crew 30 25 -5

Senior Crew 23 15 -8

Senior Crew XL N/A 3 3

Mini Sunshine 2 9 7

Trekkers 11 12 1

OAC 11 19 8

Sand Trackers 7 6 -1

Swim N’ Gym 18 20 2

Total 287 289 2

News & Events

• Camp Registrations began December 5th

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Recreation Programs Beginning December 2018 2017 2018 Variance

Special Events 507 501 -6

Theatre tickets 310 467 157

Total Registrations 817 968 151

News & Events

• Polar Express Storytime trains left the station on December 1 and 8. All 4 trains were sold out.

• The Final Performance of Fall Theatre occurred on December 16. Four programs performed for an audience of 467 which is an increase of 50% compared to 2017 (310 tickets sold). The main show was Elf Jr.

• All Fall dance programs ended with a Parent Showcase day with high attendance for all classes.

• Fall Childhood enrichment classes concluded with special projects for children to take home for the holidays.

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RCHP Aquatics and Fitness Programs - Fall 2018

2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2018 Actual

EVENTS 60 60 60

ADULT AQUATICS 8 8 2

EARLY CHILDHOOD AQUATICS 51 110 87

PARENT TOT AQUATICS 23 25 29

YOUTH AQUATICS 117 510 74

AQUATICS TOTAL 199 653 192

TEEN FITNESS 35 72 87

FITNESS TOTAL 35 72 87

AQUATICS AND FITNESS TOTAL 234 725 279

Deer Creek Programs - Fall 2018 Programs 2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2018 Actual

ADULT TENNIS 248 241 241

YOUTH TENNIS 500 513 470

TENNIS EVENTS 8 6 5

TOTAL TENNIS 756 760 716

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Athletics Programs - Fall 2018 2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2018 Actual

ALL SPORTS/PARENT TOT 0 0 15

BASEBALL 192 139 268

BASKETBALL CLINCIS 81 78 78

FOOTBALL 196 200 193

MARTIAL ARTS 24 20 21

MARTIAL ARTS 0 0 102

SOFTBALL YOUTH CLINIC 14 8 8

VOLLEYBALL YOUTH 25 24 31

ATHLETICS TOTAL 532 469 716

CIA Gymnastics and Skating Programs - Fall 2018 2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2018 Actual

ADULT/CHILD GYMNASTICS 166 170 156

EARLY CHILDHOOD GYMNASTICS 259 265 212

YOUTH GYMNASTICS 258 262 280

GYMNASTICS TOTAL 683 697 648

HOCKEY 159 0 102

ADULT SKATING 33 18 37

BASIC SKILLS SKATING 182 225 241

EARLY CHILDHOOD SKATING 107 140 181

FREESTYLE SKATING 126 128 119

SPECIALTY SKATING 65 70 93

SKATING TOTAL 672 581 773

TOTAL GYMNASTICS AND SKATING 1,355 1,278 1,421

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Heller Nature Center Programs - Fall 2018

2017 Actual

2018 Budget

2018 Actual

EARLY CHILDHOOD 19 7 6

PUBLIC PROGRAMS 26 45 100

AFTER SCHOOL 19 13 0

NEW PROGRAMS 0 0 0

TOTAL HELLER PROGRAMS 64 65 106

Recreation Programs – Fall 2018

2017 Actual 2018

Budget 2018 Actual

ADULT ART 49 40 40

YOUTH ART 15 17 10

YOUTH DANCE 65 52 35

CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 305 271 177

KINDER EXPRESS 129 25 18

VARIETY 25 44 27

PERFORMING ARTS 37 21 68

TOTAL RECREATION PROGRAMS 625 470 375

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Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center Programs - Fall 2018

2017 Actual 2018 Budget

2018 Actual

EARLY CHILDHOOD 0 0 0

PUBLIC PROGRAMS 8 10 82

AFTER SCHOOL 0 0 11

NEW PROGRAMS 0 0 0

TOTAL ROSEWOOD PROGRAMS 8 10 93

Highland Park Golf Learning Center Programs - FALL 2018

2017 Actual 2018 Budget

2018 Actual

PRE JUNIOR 0 18

JUNIOR 0 6

ADULT 0 2

TOTAL HIGHLAND PARK GOLF LEARNING PROGRAMS

0 0 26

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RECREATION AND FACILITIES PROGRAMMING TOTALS - FALL 2018

2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2018 Actual

TOTAL FALL PROGRAMMING 3,574 3,777 3,732

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