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Hinsdale trustees advance pavilion plans, ask for clarity on donor naming rights and site constraints
Summary
Trustees reviewed design, donor letters of intent and site-plan considerations for a proposed Burlington Park pavilion, pressing staff for specifics on naming-rights language, utility constraints that limit siting, and budget estimates ahead of an RFP and anticipated July 2026 completion.
Trustee Stiffler outlined the working group’s design for a permanent pavilion at Burlington Park and presented donor letters of intent from the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital, with Hinsdale Bank & Trust also identified as a donor. The proposed pavilion would replace the temporary Uniquely Thursday stage, measure about 20 by 30 feet and mirror architectural details from Memorial Hall, including painted trim and the potential reuse of historic brick.
Village President Hart said the hospital’s letter contemplates funding 50% of construction costs, capped at $350,000 (meaning up to $175,000 from the hospital), and trustees asked staff to clarify an apparent distinction in the letter between a donor plaque and broader “naming rights.” Chair Posima and several trustees said past village naming recognition had honored individuals rather than businesses and requested that staff return with specifics in a formal donation agreement for board approval.
Board members pressed staff on siting constraints and utilities after public works staff noted Flag Creek and several large sewer and storm lines run under parts of Burlington Park, making alternate locations cost-prohibitive. The working group and plan commission recommended a west‑side location that preserves sightlines from the train to Memorial Hall and includes a roughly 15-foot setback from Washington Street.
Trustees also discussed design alternatives raised by the plan commission (an angled versus square orientation), accessibility features including code‑required handrails on stair approaches, electrical routing for performances and landscaping to soften views from Washington Street, and options to value‑engineer roofing and other materials. Staff said the RFP will include alternates and an estimated budget to guide bidders and that final naming recognition elements will be part of a subsequent master donation agreement brought to the board for approval.
No final approval was taken on the pavilion at the first read; staff said they plan to issue an RFP with alternates, return to the board with a recommended contract award and final design details, and aim for construction and completion in time for summer 2026 events if bids and approvals align.
