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Villa Park board directs staff to negotiate lease for Metra station coffee shop

Villa Park Board of Trustees · January 14, 2025
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Summary

Following public comments urging restoration of a coffee shop at the Metra station, the board unanimously directed staff to negotiate a lease with a prospective operator and return a formal lease for approval.

Trustees in Villa Park on Monday gave staff direction to negotiate a lease for the 132-square-foot retail space at the Metra station that has historically hosted a coffee shop.

Community Development Director Mark McLaughlin told the board the station space includes utility connections and a roll-down door and has been vacant since 2021. He said an individual recently expressed interest in leasing…

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