Crete Park District Board of Commissioners met May 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Special Meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 6 pm.
Roll Call: Carrie Sharma, Linda Johnson, Jen Smith, Mike Smith and Laura Stawicki
Others Present: Director Patricia Polzin, Secretary/Treasurer/Finance & Marketing Supt. Therese Hale, Frank Elton, Crete Township & Mike Liccar (6:30 pm) Crete Township
Director Polzin explained the 10-year process of searching for a building. Our goal when approaching the township was to help them and hope to pool our resources for the betterment of the community. Crete Park District and Crete Township have been working well together and we hope to continue that relationship. Crete Township serves 22,000 people, but Crete Park District only has a little over 8,000 residents. We have been working with the township to increase the services offered to their residents without adding additional fees. Mr. Elton stated the Township Trustees haven’t had a chance to discuss since visiting the 690 building.
Sharma explained the long-range vision of the area and the positive location for the park district. The area is close to the high school and the future long-range plans of the school district include putting a super elementary school where the old high school is. Polzin stated the long-term goal is to join together with no duplication of resources. Liccar explained the township is wanting to do more with seniors, youth and having no facilities has been a challenge for them. He feels great concerns about joining the 2 cultures together in a building. Sharma pointed out the farm land gives an area for future building. CMHS dismissal is at 2:15 pm and many of the sports practices don’t start until 3:15 pm. We have a great number of teens who wander the streets for the time period. Location is key to the success of this project. Liccar doesn’t feel its conducive for 3 entities.
J Smith moved and M Smith seconded a motion to adjourn the special meeting at 7 pm.
https://cretepark.com/docs/minutesmay2018.pdf
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