Memorial Field variance request approved On Jan. 30, the Glen Ellyn Village Board unanimously approved the Memorial Field variance requests for the following site improvements: Field lighting, which includes six light poles (two 60’ poles and four 70’ poles) with shielded light fixtures Third base sideline sidewalk/ramp North side bleachers with improved handicap accessibility (Bleacher capacity of 240) Masonry fence along the north side of the field Batting cage renovations Glenbard District 87 responded to residents’ concerns and adjusted the usage request to the Glen Ellyn Plan Commission, based on community feedback, as follows: No third-party rentals (light use) No summer light use (June 1 – Aug. 14) No weekend light use No winter light use No morning light use prior to school No light use after 9 p.m. Create an advisory group consisting of Glenbard West administration, village representative and neighbors to review the use of lights Next steps: Glenbard District 87 will hold a public hearing on Feb. 27.  The time and location of the hearing will be publicized. Launch community fund raising effort related to lights at Memorial Field.  The lights will be 100% funded by community contributions. Project timeline: 2/27/2012               District 87 public hearing 2/2012 – 3/2012       Community fundraising effort 3/31/2012               100% of light project funds raised, deposited (target) 4/2012          District 87 Board discussion/authorization to bid If District 87 Board of Education approves: 5/23/2012               Bid documents 100% complete, issued 6/13/2012               Bid opening 6/25/2012               District 87 Board discussion 7/9/2012                District 87 Board approval of construction contract 7/13/2012               Construction starts 8/17/2012               Substantial completion 8/31/2012               Final Completion – Glenbard West use for 2012-2013 year