Committee backs donor-funded Johnson Park sidewalk, landscaping plan

Mar 26, 2026

The Public Works Committee recommended that the village board approve a donor-funded Johnson Park sidewalk and landscaping project, with public works committing to some demolition and ongoing maintenance; estimated project cost for the sidewalk/plantings is about $22,000.

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Parks and public works staff presented a Johnson Park sidewalk and landscaping improvement plan funded by a private (anonymous) donor. Committee members reviewed the scope — converting an asphalt path to concrete (6 ft wide, 5 in thick), new plantings, bench pads and minor demolition — and confirmed the village's maintenance role if the project proceeds.

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