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MAYOR VILLAGE MANAGER
Irvana K. Wilks Michael E. Janonis
TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK
Paul Wm. Hoefert M. Lisa Angell
Arlene A.Juracek Village of Mount Prospect
A. John Korn Phone: 847/818 -5328
John J. Matuszak Community Development Department Fax: 847/818 -5329
Steven S. Polit TDD: 847/392 -6064
Michael A. Zadel 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 www.mountprospect.or
MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Executive Conference Room, Village Hall
Thursday, April 15, 2010
8:00 a.m.
The meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was
held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 in the third floor Executive Conference Room in the Village Hall, 50
South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman David Lindgren called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioners John Healy and
Tom Lowe were present. Also present were Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, Brian
Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development, Clare O'Shea, Senior Planner, and Jim Uzler,
President of the Chamber of Commerce.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the February 18, 2010 meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Development Update
Mr. Cooney provided an overview of the status of several developments throughout the village.
Kensington Business Center Outreach
Mr. Cooney stated that staff had met with the Chamber to further discuss the KBC outreach efforts and
that the scope of the meeting would likely be expanded to include opportunities that other taxing
districts could offer employees in the park. Staff will be setting meetings with the Library, Park District
and Community Colleges to determine what they currently offer and what additional
services /promotions they may consider. Chairman Lindgren suggested that the Workforce Board be
contacted to participate in the outreach.
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NEW BUSINESS
2009 Annual Report
Mr. Cooney asked if the Commission had any comments regarding the 2009 Annual Report. There
was general discussion regarding the report and it was agreed that it should be forwarded to the Village
Board for their review.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Lindgren stated that the Commission would make business visits on May 20th. Mr. Cooney
added that the spring Chamber golf outing would be on May 15 and inquired if any member was
interested in participating.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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