Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal

COMMISSION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY Thursday, January 11, 2018 Persons in Attendance: Mayor Andrew Przybylo – Ex-Officio Denise M. McCreery - Trustee Charles Ostman – Executive Director Ross Klicker – Associate Executive Director Steven Vinezeano – Village Manager Mike Shields Joe Bialko Iwona Filipiak Lynda Stoops Steve Costa Jason Trunco Julie Genualdi Judy McNulty I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at approximately 5:37pm. II. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the October 5, 2017 Meeting were unanimously approved. III.Façade Grants – Review Policy and FY 19 Budget Recommendations After a discussion of our current program and discussion of what Mundeline offers in façade grant programs it was suggested that Ross bring back information on other communities programs and then perhaps the Commission could review potential changes to the Niles program ($5,000 limit and type of improvements eligible). IV. Review of Members of EDNR Executive Committee and EDNR Commission This item was table to a later date. V. Niles Current Economic and Financial Condition Ross gave a report on the current Economic and Financial Conditions in Niles. After the presentation there was a general discussion of economic activity in Niles and the potential for development opportunities in the future. VI. Share/Ask Something Steve Costa asked about the status of a housing program to encourage home improvements/expansions. The Mayor stated that this is in the works and should be presented to the Village Board soon. Iwona Filipiak told us about a developer she has introduced to the Village of Niles who is currently developing large mixed-use developments in Poland and they are interested in exploring opportunities in Niles and requested we show a presentation video from this developer at a future meeting. Judy McNulty recommended that we make the economic development information we provide in these meeting available to the public at large. Mike Shields emphasized the point that we need to “tell the story” about Niles and our schools. He also suggested that we invite the Chamber to present on what they are doing, how they provide value and how we can help. Denise McCreery suggested that the Commission get back to trying to identify key individuals in the various neighborhoods we have identified in the Village. Furthermore she suggested we try to get every neighborhood to plan a block party or other events for National Neighborhood Day on September 28th. VI. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.