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Village Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Published: Jun 2, 2026
Keen RF Marketing Continues, Potential Tenants Emerge, and Fourth of July Plans Detailed
The Mayor and Village Board discussed ongoing marketing efforts for Keen RF, including resident and business postcards being sent out. New summer banners have been installed at Keen. There's significant interest from businesses, with over 100 restaurants targeted. Two specific potential tenants for the Holiday Properties facility were mentioned: Subox Cafe (with locations in Lombard and Lilac Station) and Villa Perk (a coffee brew and breakfast/lunch cafe in Villa Park). Hamilton Partners is also in discussions about a potential new multifamily apartment complex. The town is preparing for the Fourth of July celebration, with efforts to manage crowds and parking, including utilizing a private parking lot at 900 Arlington Heights Road for 600 resident-only spots, with free passes to be issued. The Mayor noted that advertising for the Fourth of July has been extensive, drawing some criticism, but justified by the need to inform residents and manage expectations about the scaled-down event.
Data Center Utility Billing Issues Being Addressed; Meters Repaired
The Village Board received an update on the ongoing conversations with NT and ComEd regarding utility billing discrepancies for data centers. It was confirmed that the meters at the data center campus were not working, leading to inaccurate kilowatt-hour readings. ComEd has since corrected the meters, and NT is now paying their bills again, although they are seeking accuracy in past billing. NT strictly passes on electric usage to tenants and is not seeking a reduction, just accurate charges. NT maintains that their projections are accurate based on data from other centers, though this is their only campus working with ComEd. ComEd has up to two years under law to resolve any potential overbilling from the past. Similar issues have been reported by other towns dealing with ComEd and data centers.
State Multifamily Zoning Bill Blocked; LGDF Funding Secured Amidst Development Interest
The Village Board received an update on state legislation that would have allowed multifamily housing in single-family neighborhoods. Efforts by DMMC, the Illinois Municipal League, and other COGs, supported by Itasca, successfully pushed back this 'BUILD' legislation, preventing its passage before the end of the legislative session. The bill has been referred to committee. Additionally, the proposed cut to LGDF (Local Government Distributive Fund), a critical revenue source for municipalities, did not pass, which is seen as positive news given potential state revenue shortfalls. The board also noted that the Bears potentially relocating to Arlington Heights has generated discussion, and local developer Harlem Irving remains interested in downtown development projects.
Village Approves One-Year Salt Contract Extension with Compass Minerals
The Village Board approved a one-year contract extension for bulk salt purchase with Compass Minerals Inc. for the 2026-2027 season. DuPage County, acting on behalf of a consortium of municipalities, surveyed members on whether to solicit new bids or exercise a one-year extension. The consortium opted for the extension. The village's previous price was $70.79 per ton, and with a 5% allowable increase, the new price is $74.33 per ton. The village is obligated to purchase at least 80% of its typical annual purchase of 1,000 tons, amounting to $74,330, which is within the fiscal year 2027 budget of $80,000. The village currently has 800 tons of salt on hand, which is a full storage capacity. This extension allows the village to reassess the market next year.
Keen RF Development Sees Continued Interest; New Tenants Secured for Holiday Properties
Updates were provided on the Keen RF development project. Marketing efforts are ongoing, with resident and business postcards being sent out. Follow-up communications are being conducted with interested parties, and site visits from potential businesses like Tooli Pizza and Elite Realty Management have occurred. The project aims to attract new restaurants, with over 100 targeted businesses. The Mayor noted that while interest is high, it does not always translate into formal proposals. Separately, Holiday Properties announced two signed leases: Subox Cafe and Villa Perk, a coffee and cafe establishment. Hamilton Partners is also in discussions regarding a potential new multifamily apartment complex. The President's Cup event is progressing, with approximately 1,000 hotel rooms booked.
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