Title/Name/Summary
Sterling Ridge Park - Discussion Topic
History
The Village Board approved $150,000 for the design and construction of a passive park site in the Sterling Ridge subdivision for FY2019. In May 2019, the Parks and Grounds Department engaged Upland Design to complete a topographical survey of the site and assist in the design of Sterling Ridge Park. On July 8, 2019, a neighborhood meeting was held to share design concepts for the park and provide residents an opportunity to help shape the final design. During the meeting, residents were asked to vote on the preferred concept design and provide any feedback about the project.
Soon thereafter, the Parks and Grounds Department received a petition from a resident of Sterling Ridge subdivision requesting a more “active park” (e.g. a playground, tennis courts) as well as an increase in safety features (e.g. a fence along train tracks). Members from eighteen (18) of the eighty-three (83) households in Sterling Ridge signed the petition or 22% of the Sterling Ridge residences. The final design of the park was subsequently put on pause to further explore the project. A decision was then made to move the project to the Recreation Advisory Board for evaluation.
On October 1, 2019, Recreation Advisory Board gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting. The Parks and Grounds Department provided the Recreation Advisory Board all pertenent information related to the Sterling Ridge project prior to the meeting. After a review and discussion of the information provided, the Recreation Advisory Board motioned to recommend to the Village Board to move forward with the Sterling Ridge Park as a passive park and to adhere to Board approved budget for the project.
Recommended Action/Motion
For discussion only