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During roll call approval of minutes, a commissioner moved to approve the minutes as stated; the motion was seconded and carried on an affirmative roll call. The meeting later concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed on an affirmative roll call of the commissioners present.

Why it matters: Routine approvals are required to maintain an official record of commission proceedings and to close the meeting legally. No substantive ordinances, contracts or binding policies were adopted at the session.

Details from the record: a motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded (motion text in the audio: \"Motion to approve.\"). Commissioners recorded their votes with affirmative responses (\"Aye/Yes\") and the chair announced approval. At the end of the agenda a motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and approved with affirmative roll call votes.

Ending: The commission did not take any other formal votes on ordinances, contracts or resolutions at the Feb. 11 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Park & Recreation Commission February 11th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted to approve minutes from a prior meeting and adjourned on a voice/roll‑call vote; no other recorded formal actions were taken during the Feb. 11 meeting.","taxTitle","Hinsdale, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",70303,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338489,"Parks liaison outlines special recreation recruitment push; Gateway day program capped at 12 by staffing ratios",128,259000,387000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d&start=259&end=387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d/thumbnail_259000.jpg","/articles/6338489/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Parks-liaison-outlines-special-recreation-recruitment-push-Gateway-day-program-capped-at-12-by-staffing-ratios","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338489-c377a64f05f0e9bd371ca19f09123b29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160743&Signature=UK4vIqlKcY7xGrau~fODXT~rKoNz0~ezFPJSCEXA6ikgsxSMye9d2ksXxcZceImKpp3nIBfhSjCEkLiSQJy1uGBvbqC~dAuVm82gR7ceBbjXnyT~P4bfrk52ZgOLz7oUgzhM7AQGFrKGmAQ5E~xf0KeD3nWQvHEwn0gAgorYlpLB8LsHOsrj17SqgoQqqVydMNnUCTXGbLX8bRZbkAFAtyKCvfvvMLIM9H2saUI95l0pQ7RKV8UakFxENxXknXjfubFOXfD54ibRrjbNCJk5qLB-CYQAvhJiru7Xu7QM5DqeLUoKq1yrLFWfeY6IWbAL6-v5xDudPqGTqh9PLv15CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Parks liaison told the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday that member agencies of the regional Special Recreation Association (SRA) plan to recruit neighboring municipalities following Willowbrooks’ departure from the partnership.

The liaison said the recruitment campaign will target municipalities without an SRA — for example, the village of McCook — to expand participation in the multi‑agency program. The liaison said the effort is intended to grow municipal membership in the SRA rather than increase current program patronage within existing member communities.

Staff added a staffing update on a separate SRA‑related program: the new Gateway day program currently has a capacity of 12 participants due to staffing ratios; staff said they will revisit those ratios if the program exceeds that enrollment threshold. The liaison said the program had not yet hit that cap.

Ending: The liaison said their next special rec meeting is scheduled for Thursday and promised more information to the commission at the March meeting.","A Parks liaison said the Special Recreation Association is launching a municipal recruitment push after Willowbrooks stepped away; staff also confirmed Gateway day program capacity is set at 12 because of staffing ratios, with a review if that level is exceeded.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338494,"Family funds design process for new Robins Park playground; village says final cost and scope not yet set",165,5990000,6155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d&start=5990&end=6155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d/thumbnail_5990000.jpg","/articles/6338494/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Family-funds-design-process-for-new-Robins-Park-playground-village-says-final-cost-and-scope-not-yet-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338494-f68c16eef0662e739e1d322eb1d8f195/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160743&Signature=Kn49u4-~ZZuCut3S7~nZ2~B1DrnNtTY2K4SalTGPhwZHs3ZhdzsT8zhvNHzaaqd0uN7adbchxl2iTOS0gsyVciY2NBVJ5XXJB-ONB~gsvuUJxbYc8pwlF8BcR91RUquqzYNRZphhTNisnoDZmZM6ch7-riqMObs-LUgq6vEVgGArwPLPgvaWh1bWudPaOnyCNNGHhjVqPlsp70lR36JaBAVl2z2-p-ecOiMAI5kh~3iCQ6rViKClIWBoogHduye6jEpaxbBYWzZNGol3vLBpCLq-OlYvXzOXa2kZPZYiBXUCVAcqjBf1spKXpzygt2pGJe3g5JeyywV2rDZcYwyrvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A family that long used Robins Park has funded professional design work for a replacement playground with a “tree fort” theme, Parks staff told the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday.

Why it matters: the gift could accelerate replacement of the park’s eastern playground, which staff had already identified on its maintenance schedule and for future capital planning.

Staff said the family approached the village in 2022 and the parties have had multiple discussions about locations and design. The family’s foundation is paying for a professional service company to prepare initial playground designs, but staff said they have not yet seen final designs, a cost estimate or a construction schedule. The project, staff said, would be presented to the commission for feedback once designs are available, and the family has been invited to share the story behind the gift.

Parks staff said the proposal would replace the existing equipment “within the footprint” of the eastern Robins Park playground near the parking lot; it is not intended as incremental park acreage expansion. The village is still determining whether it will contribute funds or other in‑kind support and said it will assess whether the project offsets future capital projects planned in the Village’s CIP.

Commissioners asked whether the family selected Robins Park for sentimental reasons and whether the new playground would add capacity; staff said the family spent time at Robins and the site fits the village’s replacement schedule. Staff emphasized that many details — budget, final design, installation timeline and any village contribution — are still to be decided.

Ending: Staff said it will return with design options and cost estimates when available; commissioners said they look forward to a formal proposal and the family’s presentation when the packet items are ready.","A Hinsdale family has funded professional design work for a themed playground at Robins Park; Parks staff said the project remains at early design stage, will return to the commission with proposed designs and that the village has not yet determined whether it will contribute funds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338500,"KLM lodge posts higher revenue in 2024 after operations overhaul; managers target data‑driven marketing",1404,3629000,5033000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d&start=3629&end=5033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d/thumbnail_3629000.jpg","/articles/6338500/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/KLM-lodge-posts-higher-revenue-in-2024-after-operations-overhaul-managers-target-datadriven-marketing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338500-7db800490e83139653104eed0e241d9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160743&Signature=JX7cB7Cj8DpL6gKKBqo9NBI3qGN22MXIxj3NfQx3cfu9WEg6FtL4Ytt8nXuOXrcTRzGnmO-Vs0a7Jwx7bXHrF3zzUfY2x3RHGWwM17QRFpBwq13-lVxgnjewZzlJt~peO3bw75Ww~sgthtLpHzDcno~lnsXKzzumLpqS9xi8sWwfCOgiljf3LVviY7-J9Z-P-kUQyHULdFBr40ejak8t9xBkZwTqH2dTFXO6XB79~1wbwNEQnEbNoByCUJFcXeR6Q3eLsxLg7XoJtg1DnIjK-0hvAegKLo4geHkTy1dxk1NKa3efejj2U2E0wzTAWPBv2rBa9NFe3QIK~J94oZ2Hvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KLM lodge staff told the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday that changes in operations and marketing produced stronger revenue in 2024 even as total booking counts fell.

Why it matters: KLM is a village rental facility and revenue center; the department said targeting higher‑value weekend bookings and improving lead follow‑up increased revenue while reducing some operating costs.

Parks staff described an operational restructuring: the department implemented a CRM to capture and follow leads, reduced custodial costs by moving to a per‑event fee model and doing more setup in‑house when feasible, and adjusted weekday minimum rental hours from five to three to attract incremental weekday rentals. The report said rental income exceeded 2024 budget targets because staff prioritized higher‑value weekend bookings and made several rate and fee changes, including a cleaning fee and modest equipment rental fees.

Staff reviewed multiple facility improvements completed in 2024 and underway for 2025. Completed items include upgraded sound and lighting systems, new portable bars, branded coffee cups, a bottle‑filling station, renovated bathroom partitions, improved storage organization and a remodeled annex used as a groom’s room and program space. Ongoing and planned 2025 projects listed in the packet include a luxury vinyl plank floor installation in progress, another portable bar for the second floor, painting of heating registers, renovation of an alcove room, and a new concrete pad and replacement shed for outdoor storage.

KLM staffing also changed: the facility manager position transitioned to Arianna Nava in 2024; she later left to pursue graduate school and the department hired Corey Caruso in November to lead operations, the packet says. Staff said the facility will focus in 2025 on enhanced data collection, targeted marketing and customer surveying to grow revenue over time.

Staff provided booking and lead data showing the bulk of leads came from the village website, with supplemental leads from wedding platforms and third‑party sites; staff said the website produced the highest conversion rate. The report also noted an untapped geographic market in southern suburbs (Orland Park, Bolingbrook, Plainfield) that staff said they plan to target in future marketing.

Commissioners asked whether the lodge was turning away smaller events; staff said no events are refused, but higher‑value leads receive faster follow up to secure weekend dates. Staff said the department will continue to respond to all inquiries but prioritize outreach for high‑value weekend bookings.

Ending: Commissioners commended staff for the operational changes and upgrades; staff said it will continue building the CRM data set and pursue targeted marketing and additional modest capital improvements during 2025.","Staff reported that the Katherine Legge Memorial (KLM) lodge increased revenue in 2024 by shifting to higher‑value weekend bookings and by streamlining operations; the report described facility upgrades, new booking processes, and a CRM that staff say improved lead conversion.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338505,"Hinsdale reports $91,000 operating surplus after what staff called a “very successful” 2024 pool season",723,398000,1121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d&start=398&end=1121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270033-1cda091ae9da7c3c9d7b682de08a693d/thumbnail_398000.jpg","/articles/6338505/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hinsdale-reports-91000-operating-surplus-after-what-staff-called-a-very-successful-2024-pool-season","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338505-19aec4d61057c1e954142bc0a379cb44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160743&Signature=kdE5H6hb3I07jquUP0XqLlU6~fPQRIMjNNoGl2Gw8V6i--4qD6NHSVW558a8UBgSO1sEl8mxd7o~x4i7hmOSCZ3V-r2YCPt4-nUSz9ULhgk-rJC6s27QFCMIGZy622ZOFGaZvlj5ZFWS988maJ2ErVMkNv-GM3KIctdxCHYFrg~0Qc-PKsUzP9dt8kovdh0LCFDC5uFh~2fpnKpy-r1YM9puap6XT8yhek2sH~4BVKWzGZI5WyDqIo~0FVqZlKZKk6oE~X5mIjEfm~KJ3St5XBH5PYBdWuyysPfmKwh-0q14AFxIRB~uHze8h1QLS20bIafM~Ki~xkosRodUmPBSRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hinsdale Parks and Recreation staff reported Tuesday that the village pool produced an estimated $91,000 operating surplus for the 2024 season, reflecting higher nonresident fees, increased rentals and cost controls on staffing and chemicals.

The presentation, led by Parks staff member Mike, summarized the 2024 season as “extremely successful” and noted a perfect five‑star audit from Stargard and a successful biannual aquatic safety audit from the village’s insurer, which the report said confirmed “full compliance with all recommended guidelines.”

Why it matters: higher revenue and stronger audits reduce pressure on the village’s general fund and give staff latitude to pursue modest capital and maintenance work without immediate additional taxes or large one‑time assessments. The presentation also identified items likely to affect 2025 budgeting and operations, including equipment replacement and planned painting of pool surfaces.

Staff highlighted two main revenue drivers for 2024: nonresident membership fees, which rose by roughly $12,000, and rental income largely tied to an amended contract with the Hinsdale Swim Club. Mike said the swim club’s early use of the pool — initially a one‑time accommodation when the club lost indoor space — has turned into a three‑year arrangement and helped train staff earlier in the year. The department also received a $2,500 safety grant and a $12.50 reimbursement grant tied to the Stargard audit, and secured a new concession vendor via a recent RFP.

On expenses, staff told commissioners the department controlled labor costs by better matching staffing to weather‑driven demand and pool closures. Chemical usage dropped after adding a supplement intended to reduce chlorine “burn off” in hot weather; a supplier at a conference noted the village’s chlorine consumption was down. Staff also reported unplanned end‑of‑season repairs, including work on the RPZ backflow device and a pump lift that required vendor service. Those repairs, plus some one‑time equipment purchases and additional custodial cleaning, increased certain line items.

Operational changes described in the report included greater flexibility for private swim lessons and a modest marketing push that increased private‑lesson participation while group lessons continued to decline. Mike said private lessons are offered more flexibly now and are attractive to staff because they are higher‑paid, shorter sessions that allow lifeguards to do multiple 30‑minute lessons in a shift.

Commissioners raised questions about the decline in group lessons and whether the department should expand evening lesson options. Mike and staff member Todd said they would investigate evening offerings and continue to use visitation‑by‑hour data (included in the packet) to guide scheduling. The department also plans to buy 32 new lounge chairs, continue marketing the early‑bird membership that 65% of survey respondents used, and consider adjustments to improve concession speed on busy days.

Capital items for 2025 highlighted in the packet include pumping and pool surface work. The department budgeted approximately $80,000 in capital expenditures, of which about $20,000 per pump is an annual line item and roughly $60,000 is a pool painting bid. Staff explained that vertical well pumps are maintained on a scheduled rebuild program that has extended their service life well beyond their original 12–15 year estimate.

The report also covered programming: the town team (youth swim team) continued to grow, a new coach, Mariko, joined the program, and the department hosted regional meets and a junior lifeguard feeder program that staff said has been effective in recruiting future lifeguards. Attendance and visitation graphs in the packet showed year‑over‑year growth driven largely by good weather and increased day‑camp participation.

What’s next: staff will investigate the drop in electric costs between years and return with more detail, evaluate the feasibility of evening swim lessons, finalize concession vendor selection from the RFP, and move forward on minor capital work (chairs, painting and valve replacements) while continuing to plan for larger pool renovation needs in future master‑planning work.

Ending: Commissioners praised staff for operations and training improvements; staff said it will bring follow‑up details and proposals for 2025 operational tweaks and the identified capital projects in future meetings.","Parks staff told the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission that the village’s outdoor pool had increased revenue, improved safety ratings and higher usage in 2024, producing an estimated $91,000 surplus for the season and prompting several operational and capital recommendations for 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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