East Moline hosting meeting on Empire Park improvements

The City of East Moline is hosting a public informational meeting and hearing to discuss proposed improvements to Empire Park, including possible upgrades and replacement of playground and park equipment and other related park improvements.

The meeting will be held on August 17 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 915 16^th Avenue.

The meeting will give residents and other interested persons an opportunity to learn about the proposed improvements, review potential concepts and priorities for the park and offer comments and input regarding future improvements to Empire Park.

The city is especially interested in public input on playground equipment improvements, recreational amenities, accessibility, safety and other measures that could enhance residents’ and the community’s use of Empire Park.

Residents, property owners, park users and members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate. People who are unable to attend may submit written comments before the meeting via email to mrothert@eastmoline.com or mail them to:

City of East Moline

915 16th Avenue

East Moline, Illinois 61244

Written comments received before the meeting will be part of the public input considered by the city. Contact the City of East Moline at 309-752-1594 or mrothert@eastmoline.com for more information about the meeting or proposed improvements.

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