Oak Park Event Hub nears completion; ribbon cutting planned for June 30

Council received an update on the Elevate Oak Park projects as construction advances on the Event Hub and bandshell.

David Doster reported interior work is substantially complete — windows and translucent panels installed, garage doors and overhead-door systems in place, interior painting, epoxy floors and electrical finishing — and exterior work is awaiting better weather. He said crews are installing acoustic wood veneer on the bandshell and that the project remains on track for late‑fiscal‑year events.

City Manager Eric Tongate told council the city plans a state‑of‑the‑city address and the Event Hub ribbon cutting on June 30. Staff said they are scheduling public engagement and schematic‑design presentations for the community center over the next four to six weeks and expect demolition activity to begin once frost and weather conditions allow.

What’s next: Staff will continue weekly design meetings, schedule public engagement for the community center, and coordinate event dates and audiovisual procurement for the Event Hub. Council members thanked public-safety staff for recent mutual‑aid efforts and praised project progress.