It doesn’t fit with what we have decided.” “This is a private family asking the community to make an exemption for them. Dorfman, who first wrote about the issue.įrom the board: “There are tools out there that can be used,” Trustee Marietta Hance said in Dorfman’s story. Village trustees unanimously agreed, and officially snuffed the Uihleins’ request at their June 27 board meeting, according to Pioneer Press’ Daniel I. Village President Regis Charlot referred the Uihleins’ request to the village’s Sustainability and Community Enhancement Committee, which discussed the issue but rejected the request, Irvin told Playbook. Liz and Dick Uihlein, speaking in a corporate video for their Uline packaging company, lost a bid to keep using gas leaf blowers at their home. “Given the size of our 22-acre property in Lake Bluff, we would like to request a similar two-year exemption,” they wrote, adding that battery-powered blowers “simply cannot get the job done as well and are basically just as noisy as gas-powered ones.” The Uihleins made their request in a June 2 letter to Village Administrator Drew Irvin. Who’s exempt: Only public properties such as golf courses, village athletic fields and schools are allowed the exemption - and that’s just for two years while they get battery-powered equipment in hand. The rule really blows: The Uihleins asked the Village of Lake Bluff, where they live on a huge estate, to exempt them from a new regulation that bans smelly, noisy gas-powered leaf blowers from May 15 to Sept. Republican megadonors Dick and Liz Uihlein have lost some big battles over the years, but the latest one hits close to home - literally. | AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast TOP TALKER 44th Street and North Cypress Avenueįor more information or questions, please call Shelter Reservations at 81.A storm passes over downtown Chicago on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Northeast 53rd Street and Bennington Avenue Northeast 53rd Street and San Rafael Drive These shelters are first-come, first served: The following is a list of shelters for which there is not a fee and no reservations. Reservable shelters will be cleaned on the morning of the reservation.Ĭlick on the shelter name for list of amenities and photo.Please make other accommodations if necessary. Restrooms are available during shelter season at RESERVABLE shelters only.Shelters are reservable from May 1-October 31.Shelter/Outdoor Facilities reservations online>įollowing is a list of reservable shelters and the current fee structure. Glass bottles are prohibited within park property. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on public property Ordinance 39.390 (sec. Sales of any kind are prohibited on park property. Please be sure to keep all motorized vehicles off the grass at all times. All signs, banners and/or any decorations erected relating to the event must be removed upon completion of the reservation day. The reserving party will be held responsible for any destruction of park property. Place all trash in the containers provided. Please note, INFLATABLES and FOOD TRUCKS are NOT allowed in Loose Park. Be sure and include your event date, location and name on shelter reservation. Please provide proof of insurance a minimum of three (3) days prior to the event via email to mail or in person to: Shelter Reservations ATTN: Ashley Allen, 4600 East 63rd St. Additionally, insurance is required as follows: Commercial general liability with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, written on an “occurrence” basis, listing the City of Kansas City, Missouri as the additional insured. If you will be having ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT or INFLATABLES at your shelter (moon walks, bounce houses, slides, etc.), please have generators as electrical is not guaranteed. P lease complete the online event request form. If you are planning to CHARGE ADMISSION or PROMOTE TO THE PUBLIC, after securing the shelter, y ou MUST also get a park event permit.
Shelter reservations are for small, private gatherings. Payments CANNOT be made with prepaid or check cash cards. You are able to reschedule within the same calendar year. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR REASON OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the reserved date will not receive a refund. Cancellations made at least 14 days prior to the reserved date will receive a refund minus a $20 cancellation fee. Reservations must be a minimum of three (3) days in advance for the date requested. KC Parks is not responsible for technical difficulties when reserving shelters online. For cancellations email For reservation date changes or any other concerns please email Ashley Allen or call 81.Īll reservations are for the entire day (9 a.m.Shelters can be booked in person all the Community Centers during regular business hours.Shelter reservations can be made for t he current year (May 1-October 31), online only, beginning at 7 a.m.
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