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Burr Ridge approves downtown business‑district grants: $19,572 to Kima Salon; up to $575,000 for bridge and path; $150,000 for Eastside pathway
Summary
Trustees approved multiple Economic Development Committee recommendations to disburse downtown business‑district funds: a $19,572 tenant‑improvement reimbursement to Kima Salon, up to $575,000 to the Burr Ridge Park Owners Association for bridge and pathway work, and up to $150,000 for a village pathway replacement. All votes were unanimous.
The Burr Ridge Village Board on May 11 approved several Economic Development Committee (EDC) funding recommendations drawn from the downtown business‑district fund.
The board voted 6-0 to approve a $19,572 reimbursement to Kima Salon for tenant improvements, subject to two standard conditions: (1) disbursement on a reimbursement basis after money is spent, and (2) submission of proof of payment by the property owner prior to village reimbursement. Cynthia Alex, the salon owner, said she has been a Burr Ridge business owner since 2008 and asked the board to approve the funding to help her remain competitive after nearby shop openings and a road closure affected business traffic.
Separately, the EDC recommended and the board approved disbursing up to $375,000 to the Burr Ridge Park Owners Association (BRPOA) for replacement of retaining walls and concrete abutments under a pedestrian bridge, and up to $200,000 for adjacent pathway improvements and a connection to the Marriott parking lot (total up to $575,000). Staff reported BRPOA already spent about $125,000 on phase‑one engineering; trustees discussed beneficiaries and noted the business‑district fund balance (staff reported approximately $2.5 million available).
The board also approved, by 6-0 roll call, use of up to $150,000 from the downtown business‑district fund to replace approximately 1,100 feet of asphalt sidewalk on the east side of Burr Ridge Parkway between the Marriott and McClintock Drive; staff characterized the village project as likely to proceed this summer and noted the work would replace crumbly asphalt with concrete.
Trustees said the projects aim to improve safety, walkability and attractiveness of the downtown business district. The approvals include reimbursement controls and standard conditions to ensure funds are disbursed only after work is documented as complete.
