Vasa Park votes to allow group of motorcyclists after board dissention.(News) From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: April 7, 2002| Author: Johnson, Anna | COPYRIGHT 2002 Paddock Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Anna Johnson Daily Herald Staff Writer

Despite objections from nearby residents and turmoil within its own ranks, the Vasa Park board Saturday voted to allow a suburban motorcycle group to use the South Elgin park this summer.

Although leaders of the longtime Scandinavian park have not yet signed a specific contract with Motorcycle Destinations, one of the association's directors said the board needs to increase revenue through park rental fees and vot...

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