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Burr Ridge approves downtown business-district grants for salon, park association and sidewalk repairs
Summary
Trustees approved three Economic Development Committee recommendations to reimburse Kima Salon $19,572 for tenant improvements, to provide up to $575,000 for BRPOA bridge and pathway work (BRPOA to contribute engineering costs), and to fund up to $150,000 to replace an eastside Burr Ridge Parkway pathway; all votes passed 6-0.
The Village of Burr Ridge board approved three Economic Development Committee recommendations May 11 to use Downtown Business District funds for local infrastructure and business improvements.
EDC and staff presented the first item: a matching reimbursement to Kima Salon at 820 Village Center Drive. Evan told the board the petitioner clarified the request was for $19,572 (staff earlier misrecorded $41,640) and recommended two conditions: reimbursement-only disbursement and proof of payment from the property owner. Owner Cynthia Alex told trustees she27s run Kima Salon in Burr Ridge since 2008 and seeks to refresh the business after nearby road closures and new competing salon suites. The board approved the $19,572 reimbursement with the two conditions by roll call 6-0.
Trustees then considered a BRPOA (Burr Ridge Park Owners Association) request to fund up to $375,000 to replace retaining walls and concrete abutments beneath a pedestrian bridge, plus up to $200,000 for nearby pathway improvements and a Marriott connection (total authority up to $575,000). Evan said BRPOA has already spent about $125,000 on design and engineering; the EDC had voted 6-0 to recommend the disbursement. Trustees discussed beneficiary shares and confirmed the Downtown Business District fund contains sufficient balance (staff reported ~$2.5 million in the fund). The board approved the recommendation 6-0.
Finally, staff proposed using up to $150,000 to replace roughly 1,100 feet of deteriorated asphalt sidewalk between the Marriott and McClintock Drive with concrete; Evan said the project likely will cost less than the authorization requested but asked for authority to move forward. The board approved the $150,000 authorization by roll call 6-0.
Next steps: staff will implement reimbursement procedures for the Kima payment and return with contract or bid approvals as needed for the BRPOA and pathway projects.
