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McHenry council awards $37,700 landscape-architecture contract for Cold Springs Park; neighbors press to keep it passive
Summary
The council approved a $37,700 contract to produce a landscape-architectural plan for Cold Springs Park, including $1,600 for community meetings and grant-preparation work; councilors and neighbors emphasized maintaining the site as a passive nature park and using grant funds (OSLAD) where possible.
McHenry — The City Council voted Monday to award $37,700 to a consultant to prepare a landscape-architectural plan for Cold Springs Park, a largely wooded neighborhood park that councilors and nearby residents said should remain passive and low-impact.
Alderman Sue Miller made the motion to award the contract and Alderman Doherty seconded; the roll call vote passed with Alderman Bassi recorded as opposed and the remainder of the council voting yes. The contract price covers the consultant’s design work and includes $1,600 for community meetings and about $8,300 for preparing an OSLAD (Open Space Land…
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