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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Plainfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Settlers Park Expansion via Marquette Land Conveyance
The board approved street improvement cost-sharing with Wheatland Township, a mutual aid IGA with Na-Au-Say Township, and engineering contract amendments for West Electric Park.
Settlers' Park holiday lighting display
A $33,704 rental holiday display is coming to Settlers' Park this winter, with lights to be timed to shut off at a reasonable hour per Trustee Sula's request.
Plainfield Historical Society Funding Support
The Plainfield Historical Society is requesting up to $300,000 from the village to help pay for underground utility connections, a parking lot, and parkway improvements at their new museum site at 15204 S. Route 59. Trustees expressed strong support for the museum but debated the financial impact and precedent of funding a private 501(c)(3) organization.
Relocation of Plainfield Fest to Bott Community Park
The annual Plainfield Fest is moving to Bott Community Park for July 17-19, with the board waving event fees for its first year to support Riverfront Foundation park projects.