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Residents raise safety concerns on South Frontage Road; Village Greens management to be temporarily contracted
Summary
A resident and an alderman flagged safety issues on South Frontage Road (a state roadway); council members reported outreach to legislators and IDOT. Councilors also updated residents that Woodridge plans a two-year management contract with Keer for Village Greens Golf Course while improvement needs are assessed.
At the Dec. 15 Darien City Council meeting an alderman relayed a homeowners association complaint about road safety along South Frontage Road between Lamont and Cass, emphasizing that the road is a state-maintained facility and that the village has contacted state legislators and the Illinois Department of Transportation for possible action.
The council advised residents to pursue IDOT and state legislative channels for roadway changes, because the street is not within city jurisdiction. "That is an Illinois Department roadway, not a Darien roadway," the alderman said while noting outreach to state officials.
Council members also discussed recent activity concerning Village Greens Golf Course. Officials reported that the Village of Woodridge intends to offer a two-year contract to Keer to manage Village Greens while they assess necessary improvements; if the management arrangement proves successful after two years, Woodridge may consider a three-year extension. The council noted the golf course is part of a larger proposed TIF area from Lamont Road west to James.
Councilors told residents the course will remain open under the temporary management arrangement while decisions on long-term disposition are evaluated.
The meeting record shows staff have shared a study of the golf course and that the city has been informed of management developments by neighboring jurisdictions. The council encouraged residents with safety concerns or comments about redevelopment plans to contact city staff for additional information.
Quotes in this article are taken directly from the council transcript and are attributed to speakers in the public record.
