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Resident proposes robotic mowers to cut park costs; trustees ask staff to follow up
Summary
Resident Rich Hayek proposed testing automated Husqvarna-style robotic mowers at Gilbert Park to reduce grounds-crew workload and long-term costs; trustees asked staff to gather more information.
Resident Rich Hayek said he had observed robotic mowing systems at a golf course and suggested the village pilot one at Gilbert Park to reduce manual mowing costs and staff effort. "They're made by Husqvarna. They're these robotic, mowing devices that can do 4 acres a day," Hayek said, arguing a robotic unit could handle some maintenance for less cost and effort.
Trustees asked staff to examine the recommendation and report back. No funding or immediate procurement decision was made; trustees treated the proposal as a suggestion for staff study rather than an action item requiring an immediate vote.
