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Village committee pushes for a holistic parks master plan to avoid piecemeal work
Summary
Committee members urged a comprehensive master plan for two parks to prioritize a new playground and avoid repeated removal or replacement of features; the consultant will produce a scope to take to council for approval.
Chair and committee members said the village should develop a master plan covering both parks rather than funding isolated upgrades that might later be torn out. Matt, a planning committee member, said the playground should be the immediate priority within a staged, 'stage‑gate' approach.
"I do think it makes sense for us to try and look at holistically the whole park," Matt said, urging planners to avoid piecemeal decisions that could require redoing work in a few years. The committee discussed linking the main park and the West site with walking stations and shared amenities as part of a unified concept.
The consultant said a first step would be a master‑planning-level design and a directional estimate of hours and staff needed; the committee agreed that a clear scope would let the village respond quickly to grant opportunities. The consultant will prepare a written scope for the committee to review, and the group plans to decide whether to bring the scope to the council for formal consideration.
