# North Hudson Park Board October 20, 2026 LIVE

The Village of North Hudson Park Board met October 20, 2026. No contracts, bids, or vendor awards were considered. The Public Works Director reported that funding to expand the village ice rink was included in the proposed budget but had not yet been approved. The board also discussed a proposed 2027 budget request to begin a concept plan for improvements to Fair’s Landing, which could inform later design and funding decisions; the village budget presentation was expected October 27. Staff reported that the Department of Corrections would continue removing invasive buckthorn from parks, and that the EPA was collecting soil samples in the Fourth Street area to assess possible lead contamination, with results expected in several months.

The board approved the September 15 minutes and passed a motion authorizing staff to prepare and submit the Tree City application, subject to confirmation that program requirements are met; any necessary ordinance changes or funding commitments would go to the Village Board for consideration. Members continued reviewing the outdoor recreation plan, including park access, maintenance resources, environmental protection, Fair’s Landing improvements, and Lake Mallalieu Basin land ownership. Discussion of creating a Friends of the Park group was carried to the next agenda for further work on its purpose and boundaries. No other spending approvals were made.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [North Hudson Park Board October 20, 2026 LIVE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICIl4jqKlU) - River Channel