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Public input splits on Pheasant Creek plan; commission to revisit master plan after strong neighborhood opposition
Summary
A neighborhood-focused public input process produced strong opposition from immediate neighbors to changes at Pheasant Creek Park. Staff will revise the park master plan in response and present updated recommendations to the Village Board in July.
Mount Pleasant staff reported June 18 that public input meetings for the village’s neighborhood-park master plan generated extensive comment focused primarily on Pheasant Creek Park, and that the commission should expect further refinement before any adoption.
George, parks staff, said public meetings produced more than four pages of comments and that more than half the remarks related to Pheasant Creek. He told the commission that many nearby residents do not want the park changed and that staff planned to work further with consultant MSA to refine options.
Commissioner Nancy described visiting the site and speaking with residents: "Everyone we talked to, and they said, we love our green space... There's no need to build any pavement or anything like that," she said, summarizing nearby residents' preference to leave the park largely as-is.
Staff said common public concerns included: adding paved paths and playground equipment, potential increases in traffic and parking impacts on abutting streets, perceived risk of "squatters" at picnic shelters, and maintenance responsibilities associated with the park's stormwater-management pond. Several commissioners noted the park was initially dedicated as open space in older subdivision approvals and that the village historically has taken on maintenance for the site; staff said one option would be to pursue a private maintenance agreement or HOA responsibility for pond management.
Parks staff said the plan for the four neighborhood parks will be refined with MSA; three of four park plans are nearing final form, and Pheasant Creek requires additional public‑input work. Staff expects to take updated documents to the Village Board in mid‑July for further direction and possible adoption; funding and phasing would be considered in the 2026 budget process, and some amenities could be impact-fee eligible.
No formal commission action was taken on Pheasant Creek at the June 18 meeting; staff will return with revised materials and recommendations.
