Libertyville officials Tuesday approved a deal with Swanson Development Group of Lake Forest to sell Bolander Park for $2.05 million as the developer plans to build "a townhouse-style neighborhood" in place of the park, according to the Daily Herald.
Libertyville officials said their is a demand in the village for "additional multifamily usage" and there are not many other sites available in town for such developments, according to the Daily Herald.
Trustees voted unanimously Sept. 25 to sell the Bolander Property, located on Winchester Road. According to a document drafted by Village Administrator Kevin Bowens, "the village staff and Parks and Recreation Committee have been conducting a study of the property, and determined that it is underutilized."
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In addition, the property is need of several costly improvements. The necessary work includes: $100,000 for roof replacement, exterior repairs, painting and hockey rink repairs within the next one or two years; and $200,000 for additional capital repairs in the next three to five years.
The Chicago Tribune reports some residents are calling on the village to relocate an outdoor rink at the facility, which is used for ice-skating during the winter and for roller-skating during the summer.
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While the village has sold the land, it plans to discuss whether relocation of the rink is a possibility at a village's parks committee on Dec. 2, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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