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Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Contract with Midwest Netting Solutions, Glenview Illinois, for the Installation of a Driving Range Protective Netting System for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $126,538.86 and to Authorize a Fifty Percent Deposit Upon Full Execution of the Contract.
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Staff Contact: Stella Nanos, Glencoe Golf Club General Manager,
Purpose and Actions Requested: Staff request Village Board consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract with Midwest Netting Solutions, Glenview, Illinois, for the installation of a driving range protective netting system for a total cost not to exceed $126,538.86.
Budget Impact: Budgeted
Budget Fund: 130-500-000-80105
Strategic Priority Addressed: Reliable Infrastructure, Economic Vitality
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The need for protective netting along the driving range has been identified for many years and has been included in the Village's 10-Year Community Investment Program since 2019. The absence of netting has resulted in property damage to passing vehicles, parked vehicles, and nearby residences along Westley Road. The Glencoe Golf Club's driving range tee line was reconstructed due to the expansion of the parking lot to the east. This reconstruction necessitated the installation of protective netting to help prevent errant golf shots from leaving the property.
Because the proposed protective structure exceeds the six-foot height limit for fences and the 18-foot height limit for accessory structures, a Special Use Permit was required. The Zoning Commission held public hearings at February, March, April, and May meetings and received comments at each meeting.
To help address resident's concerns with the netting, Village staff conducted a public informational meeting on March 20, 2026. In addition, staff met with some adjacent homeowners on site to review the proposed netting location. The netting syst...
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