Weed and dandelion control spraying will take place in City of Weyburn small parks (such as Elks Park, shown above) starting Thursday morning, May 13 (weather permitting). Pink flagging will be . . .
UpdatedThu, Apr 29, 2021 at 11:49 am CT
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The Evanston City Council approved a schedule of special events Monday. Final approval of some events is pending updated state coronavirus regulations. (Shutterstock)
EVANSTON, IL A schedule of special events in Evanston this summer was approved by the Evanston City Council Monday. The list (see below) include traditional favorites like the Starlight Concert Series Movies in the Park and Bike the Ridge, as well as two new events organizers hope to debut this year.
But approval of some of the summer events like Northwestern University s commencement address, a concert series at Canal Shores and plans for food fests, charity walks and outdoor markets was conditional on changes to state rules issued in response to coronavirus pandemic.
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Parks and Recreations Director Geoff Hubbard (left) listens to input from community members on what improvements and additions could be made to Elks Park.
At a community engagement meeting on Wednesday, Marshalltown residents gave their input to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members on updates and additions they would like to see at Elks Park.
Community suggestions included a splash pad, soccer goals, a dog play area, natural seating and some interactive playground equipment. Residents also expressed a preference to see the basketball courts updated and additions made to the open space in the park.
The Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Department is looking for input for the Elks Park neighborhood on what amenities they would like to see improved or added
The project is install new pedestrian ramps in 18 locations at nine intersections around the city, along with installing a new sidewalk in front of the new Legacy Park Elementary School on Fifth Street. At the March 22 meeting, Coun. Mel Van Betuw felt that the city should go with the low bid from A&B Concrete, even though the bid was incomplete. He noted that the City has used this firm before and they know their work, so they should be able to make an exception to the tender requirements. Some councillors were inclined to agree, but a concern was expressed that the city could look bad to bidding companies if they showed favouritism to a local company, and the city could be held legally liable if they didn’t hold to their own policy for awarding tenders.