Testimonial
From: Timothy A. Bartlett, Superintendent of Planning
and Operations
Re: Crystal
Lake Labyrinth, Urbana Park District, Urbana, IL
The Urbana Park District has had a very successful collaboration with Mr. Marty
Kermeen in the planning, design and construction of the Crystal Lake Labyrinth
in Crystal Lake Park, Urbana, IL. The Urbana Park District worked closely
with the Baker Board, a local community group, to help raise funds necessary
to construct the labyrinth. Mr. Kermeen was extremely helpful in working
with the Baker Board and the Park District Board of Commissioners in making
the Crystal Lake Labyrinth a reality.
Mr. Kermeen worked easily with Urbana Park District staff in the planning,
budgeting and construction of the labyrinth. Mr. Kermeen was keenly aware
of the procedures that District staff needed to follow regarding scheduling,
phasing, bidding, purchasing materials and all other aspects of the project.
He provided staff with necessary information in a timely fashion to keep
on task and complete the project as scheduled. He and his staff were very
careful in protecting Crystal Lake Park during the construction phase. The
resulting labyrinth is of the highest quality and should serve District residents
for many years to come. In addition, Mr. Kermeen has been helpful in assisting
Park District staff with follow-up maintenance issues and is available anytime
for questions or concerns by staff.
On behalf of the Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners, I recommend
that Marty Kermeen would do an excellent job of designing and constructing
a custom designed labyrinth for any community. Please feel free to visit
the Crystal Lake Labyrinth anytime to examine our project and/or contact
me directly at 217.344.9583 for any additional information.
Timothy A. Bartlett