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City of Palos Heights Municipal Grounds & Property Committee met Feb. 25

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Begley called the Municipal Grounds and Property Committee meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall. In attendance were Chairman Begley, Alderman Brennan, Alderman Basso, Public Works Director Adam Jasinski and recording secretary Jan Tomaszewski. Alderman Clifford was absent.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Begley moved to approve the minutes of the Municipal Ground and Property Committee meeting held on January 28, 2025, seconded by Alderman Brennan. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Public Works Director Adam Jasinski presented the following report:

• Motor Vehicle Maintenance Update: Nothing major is happening with the exception of Truck No. 4. Truck No. 4 is our older truck that we are looking to trade in as soon as other trucks become outfitted and available for use. The truck sprung a leak and additional items required repair. However, it is working well and will potentially use this truck as the chipper truck on March 31, 2025.

• CNC Lawn Care Maintenance Contract: Requesting approval with CNC Lawn Care for the 2025 Maintenance Contract servicing the Art Park, Raised Planters, and Plant Beds for the months of April through October for $2,930.00 per month, for a total amount of $20,510.00.

➢ Chairman Begley motioned to approve the contract request with CNC Lawn Care for the 2025 Maintenance Contract for the months of April through October totaling $20,510.00, seconded by Alderman Brennan. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

12303 S 71st CT

Three companies were approached for a proposal to demolish the home. Donegal Services was the least expensive and they did not change their price since discussed last year. The home has been inspected and we do maintain the property.

• Chairman Begley motioned to approve the proposal to Donegal Services not to exceed $15,000.00, seconded by Alderman Brennan. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Request payment approval for professional engineering services to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the Cal-Sag Trail at Lake Katherine, Phase III project in the amount of $7,723.96.

• Chairman Begley motioned to approve the request for payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the Cal-Sag Trail at Lake Katherine, Phase III project in the amount of $7,723.96, seconded by Alderman Brennan. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Director Jasinski informed the Committee that the existing Lake Katherine parking lot was approved for resurfacing in its entirety for 80 cents on the dollar in payment from the federal government. Project is estimated to commence April/May, 2025. Funding for the effort was is approved through the Southwest Conference of Mayors as a continuation of the new bike trail parking lot at Lake Katherine project.

LAKE KATHERINE BIKE TRAIL

Presentation was made by Director Jasinski regarding the Lake Katherine Off-Street Bike Trail Feasibility Study. Christopher Burke Engineering was engaged to do a quick study of what kind of off-street bike path we can have at Lake Katherine. The study gave several different options/alternatives.

Director Jasinski recommended Alternative nos. 3, 5 and 6. To do this, we would have to come up with something that’s called Phase 1. Phase 1’s maximum budget would be $80,000 and it includes environmental impact and public opinion. Phase II is engineering design. City is looking into possible funding. Director Jasinski is looking to ask Christopher Burke to prepare a proposal on how much it’s going to cost. We can also obtain an estimate from Morris Engineering as to how much it would cost to renovate the entire road. The discussion was tabled for the next meeting.

PUBLIC ART’S STORY BOARD

Chairman Begley stated that the story boards will remain at Lake Katherine.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Director Jasinski noted that he received a late proposal from Country Landscape and Supply to install the 18 hanging baskets on Harlem Ave. He did not want to delay this effort until next month and requested the Committee to approve the planting and installation of 18 flower baskets for the 2025 growing season.

Alderman Begley motioned to approve planting and installation of 18 hanging flower baskets on Harlem Ave for the 2025 growing season with Country Landscape and Supply in the amount of $6,100, seconded by Alderman Brennan. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. AGENDA

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairman Begley moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Brennan.

All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

https://palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1153