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WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET


             ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                   DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
                              April 28, 2026 – 10:30 a.m.


1.  Call to Order
   Chairperson Beles called the meeting to order at 10:35am

2.  Roll Call
   Roll call found Chairperson Steve Beles and Commissioners Court Airhart, Omar Espinosa,
   Sarah Harms, and Dave Sabathne. A quorum was established.

   Business & Community Relations Director Kelley Chrisse and Business Support Specialist
   Sarahy Castro were also in attendance.

3.  Public Comment
   None.

4. Approval of January 27, 2026, Meeting Minutes
   Commissioner Espinosa made a motion to approve the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes,
   which was seconded by Commissioner Harms. The motion carried unanimously via voice
    vote.

5.  2026-2028 Economic Development Work Plan Status Update
   Ms. Chrisse provided an update on the City Council-approved 2026–2028 Economic
   Development Work  Plan,  highlighting  progress on downtown  development,  business
   engagement, and upcoming initiatives like the Mosaic Market. Key discussions included event
    planning, communication improvements, and anticipated impacts of downtown construction
   beginning in 2027, along with a request by Commissioner Harms to discuss potential support
    for affected businesses.

6.  Business Regulations Review
   The Commission continued its Chapter 9 review, focusing on simplifying and modernizing
    regulations to better support businesses. Key discussions included streamlining processes,
   improving communication with property owners and businesses, taking a more incentive-
   based approach to registration, and balancing enforcement with business friendliness. The
   group also explored potential updates to video gaming signage, recreational cannabis, liquor
    licensing, and amusement regulations to better align with current economic trends. Further
    discussion and recommendations to City Council are planned.

   Commissioner Harms departed the meeting at 11:58 AM, followed by Commissioner Airhart
    at 12:05 PM, resulting in a loss of quorum. A special meeting will be scheduled to continue

                                                    475 Main Street      T 630.293.2200          Daniel Bovey
                                                                                                                      MAYOR
                                                      West Chicago, Illinois    F 630.293.3028
                                                  60185                  westchicago.org          Viviana Ramirez
                                                                                                                                                       CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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discussion.

7.  Consideration of a Revolving Loan Fund
   This item was not discussed due to loss of quorum.

8.  Staff Report – None

9. Commissioner Reports – None

10. Adjournment – Commissioner Espinosa moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by
   Commissioner Sabathne. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting
   adjourned at 12:10 PM.