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Park Board Pauses LBI Field Renovations, Requests Presentation

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Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Oct. 1, 2025

Article Summary: The Litchfield Park District Board postponed a proposal from Litchfield Baseball Inc. (LBI) to renovate Schalk Field, requiring the organization to present detailed plans before proceeding.

Schalk Field Renovation Key Points:

  • Renovation Proposal: LBI offered to repair and move the Schalk Field fence and perform other upgrades.

  • Board Action: The board delayed approval, requesting LBI representatives attend the next meeting to explain their plans.

  • Procedural Step: No work is allowed to proceed until the board reviews the specific details of the project.

The Litchfield Park District Board on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, put a hold on proposed renovations at Schalk Field until more information is provided.

According to the meeting minutes, Litchfield Baseball Inc. (LBI) has offered to make repairs to the field. The proposal includes moving the Schalk Field fence and implementing “other upgrades.”

However, the board declined to give immediate approval for the project. Instead, commissioners requested that LBI representatives attend the next monthly meeting to explain their plans in detail. The minutes state that LBI is not allowed to proceed with the work until they have presented their proposal to the board.


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