Several Council meetings ago I had asked staff to look into the paper streets we have that dead end at the Lakefront. The City Council concurred and staff has submitted a report showing the 27,800 sq. ft. of PUBLIC LAND that can be used for Lake Michigan viewing and access. A copy of the report is available at community development and is called "Lakefront Right of Way Inventory and Analysis". (847-432-0800)
The Prospect Ave. lakefront piece is currently encumbered by a possible lease agreement that in any case will last no longer than 2010. Corporation Council is looking at the lease document to see if access and public use can happen sooner. This encumbering on Prospect Ave. by a private property owner caused this larger discussion to occur. This event has opened the eyes of many to the possibilities of a much larger community sharing of these wonderful community assets.
Please keep informed on our ongoing lakefront planning discussions and view the ongoings on the Park District at : www.pdhp.org/index.cfm/fa/about.planning/planning_meeting_info.cfm .
This site contains information pertaining to the politics, positions, and vision of Steve Mandel, Elected Official 1993-2016. Past Mayor Pro Tem & Councilman of Highland Park, Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner. Lake County Illinois is on the shores of Lake Michigan, borders Wisconsin on the North, and is 26 miles North of downtown Chicago.
About Me
- Steve Mandel
- IATSE Stagehand Local #2 Chicago, 1993-2012 HP City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem. 2012-2016 Lake County Board Member and Commissioner of the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
