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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. COW Agenda 01/27/2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A G E N D A Meeting Location:Meeting Date and Time: Mount Prospect Village HallTuesday,January 27, 2015 50 S. Emerson7:00 p.m. I.CALL TO ORDER -ROLL CALL Mayor Arlene A. Juracek Trustee Paul HoefertTrustee Steven Polit Trustee John KornTrustee Richard Rogers Trustee John MatuszakTrustee Michael Zadel II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JANUARY 13, 2015 III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD IV.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTUPDATE The Village Board adopted the Village’s Strategic Plan in 2014 to create a long term vision, to define a general Village mission and to provide direction for more detailed tactical planning and implementation. Key components of the Strategic Plan include six overall goals established by the Village Board, of which three deal directly with economic development throughout the Village. Discussion will focus on how current economic development efforts match up with these goals and explore what other opportunities exist that can further refine or expand these efforts. Staff will present an overview of development projects that are scheduled to take place in 2015, discuss current economic development efforts by staff and the Economic Development Commission, and evaluate how the Village’s economic development efforts and budget compare to surrounding communities. The goal of the discussion is to begin an open dialogue with the Village Board regarding economic development efforts in the community and to ensure that staff and the Economic Development Commission are focusing on programs/activities that are aligned with the priorities of the Village Board. The Economic Development Commission has been invited to the meeting to participate in the discussion as well as appropriate Community Development staff. Strategic Goal elements covered by this discussion: Business-Foster a climate for innovation and entrepreneurship Commercial Business Districts-Create a unique and vibrant sense of place Development-Sustain a balance between preservation, revitalization and growth V.MANAGER’S REPORT Status VI.ANY OTHER BUSINESS VII.ADJOURNMENT NOTE:ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327