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Prospect Heights board reviews Park District coordination agreement, park-district staffing and deferred improvements
Summary
Commissioners summarized a city resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement allowing police to enforce both city and park-district ordinances on park property (does not add routine patrols). Park District reported hires and deferred circular-drive improvements; staff will share a neutral flyer about a proposed 2027–2030 road bond.
At the meeting the commission reviewed recent actions by city and Park District bodies: the city passed a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement reasserting police authority to enforce city and park‑district ordinances when responding to incidents on park property. The commission noted the agreement clarified enforcement authority but explicitly does not require routine patrols or premise checks.
Prospect Heights Park District staff provided updates: the district approved prescribed burns for the 2025–26 season; Ray Domer, superintendent of recreation, thanked artists for the recent art‑walk and said the district plans a new theme in 2026; Mark Grassi said David Mack has been hired as the new parks department supervisor; Christina Pharaoh said circular‑drive improvements on Wheeling Road by Tully Park are deferred to 2026 pending city permits, and signage for the park entrance had been ordered.
City Administrator Peter Falcone had informed residents that the city will distribute a neutral informational flyer about a proposed 2027–2030 road bond program that would continue road repair funding beyond an existing bond that expires at the end of 2026; the flyer will include a resident survey and QR code and the city emphasized it will remain neutral.
Why this matters: the intergovernmental agreement clarifies on‑site enforcement authority for park incidents and the Park District staffing and capital updates affect project timing and public access.
