Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1985LIGHTHOUSE LANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING November 16, 1985 TOPICS I. Litter Issue: Who is responsible for trash pick-up at beach, parking lot and picnic shelter? Resolution: Study responsibilities/schedules between lifeguards, Park Patrol, Concession stand, b Parks Department. I1. Parking Lot Fence Issue: Fence is in disrepair. -Evanston Parks Department will remove fence, but no replacement in same place -Lighthouse Park District will allow fence to be moved onto their property to protect their woodlot -Who will pay for moving old fence or new fence Resolution: Evanston Parks Department/Lighthouse Park District needs to discuss options III. ParKinq__Lot Island Plantings Issue: New plantings need to be established in east island and pruning on all growing shrubs Resolution: Replant bare spot and protect with snow fence, and pruning on the rest. Placement of large rocks was suggested to stop vehicles from jumping curb. (Evanston Parks Dept.) IV. Art Center Grounds Issue: Better maintenance of planting beds around Art Center. Evanston Parks Dept. can maintain beds 2-3 times a year. Resolution: Evanston Parks Dept. will estimate cost to provide maintenance (Suggestion that Art Center will pay for maintenance). Review Christy Plan and identify plantings that still need to be planted. Insure that no high maintenance plant materials are specified V. Art Center Pottery Area Issue: Area is unsightly Resolution: Art Center will construct lattice work around porch openings VI. Council Rinq Issue: Plant material blocks view to the Lake Resolution: Evanston Parks Department will remove weedy plant material VII. Wildflower Trail Issue: Maintenance of beds. Resolution: Evanston Garden Club will make a special effort to maintain retaining wall bed -2- VIII. Grotto Pond Issue: maintenance of pond Resolution: City of Evanston building maintenance will be asked to reset stonework. IX. Dumpsters Issue: Dumpster unsightly Resolution: Issue of screening dumpsters still needs to be discussed X. Dune Restoration Issue: Interpretive Plan Resolution: Ecology Center is developing a plan which will include signing and walkway system. Ecology Center can fund as much as possible. Signing is a priority. XI. Prairie Walkway, Prairie Garden Issue: Better maintenance Resolution: Ecology Center will redesign prairie garden and Lighthouse Park District will establish & maintain lawn in other areas. XII. Interpretive Program Issue: Responsiblities of interpretive program at Lighthouse Park Resolution: Lighthouse Park District has offered to run the weekend Lighthouse Tour Program. Ecology Center will run Nature Center program and School Group Tour. LPD & Ecology Center need to discuss details of Lighthouse exhibits and tours. The next Lighthouse Landing Advisory Committee meeting will be held in March, at which time these issues will be finalized.