Flat Rock park could cost $1.6 million to develop

A report in the Times-News on the presentation to the village council by the Flat Rock park exploratory committee this past Monday:

Development of a municipal park at Highland Lake Golf Club would cost about $1.6 million, excluding the purchase price, the Flat Rock Park Exploratory Committee told village council Monday.

Members of the 10-person committee, speaking in a packed village hall, said those costs would include construction of a variety of amenities and should be paid for in phases. Their final report included operational and maintenance costs, traffic and parking issues, a new entrance, hours of operation, security and other areas, including possible grant funding.

The meeting was held to share the committee's findings, and council members made no decisions on the costs or recommendations....

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