Despite estimated costs coming in nearly $400,000 over budget, the Lake Forest City Council has approved construction of a new pavilion at Waveland Park.

At its Sept. 15 meeting, the council unanimously passed a $1.34 million contract, including a 5 % contingency, with Efraim Carlson Construction. The contract covers demolition of the existing 1975 pavilion and construction of a new approximately 2,100 square foot open-air structure featuring a fireplace, water bottle station, modern bathrooms, and a gabled and arched roof design.

Council members spoke of “sticker shock” with the higher-than-expected bids but decided to proceed.

“This is about as basic a structure as we can possibly design,” said Alderman Edward “Ted” Notz (2nd Ward), who called the pavilion the most deficient park amen

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