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John E. I~aterson
PRESIpENT
TRUSTEES
Jeffrey Dement
Jack Heimerdinger
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD Michael Lambert
WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY Richard Rock
Raymond 5molich
Kurt Stalzer
Susan Janik
VIL.LAQE CLERK
RESOLUTION 1128
WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield recognizes the importance of downtown Plainfield as
it relates to the economic health and gtaality of life of the community; and
WHEREAS, the continued improvement, revitalization, and development of downtown
Plainfield is a Village goal; and
WHEREAS, the local Main Street organization will be formed to stimulate economic
development and preservation of downtown Plainfield, thereby lessening the burdening of
municipal government; and
WHEREAS, the Main Street approach to downtown revitalization has generated community-
wide interest and support; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield, Village Board of Trustees recognizes its commitment
to provide financial support to the Main Street organization when established (in an amount
not to exceed one-third of the annual program budget);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Village Board of Trustees of the Village
of Plainfield does hereby endorse the concept of a local Main Street program and the
submittal of an application to the State of Illinois to become an Illinois Main Street town.
Dated this 20th day of November 1995•
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APPROVED: '
MAYOR
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY
MEMO TO: THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: JEFFREY L. DUBBIN, PLANNF~~
DATE: November 13, 1995
SUBJECT: MAIN STREET PROGRAM APPLICATION
John E. Peterson
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Jeffrey Dement
Jack HeimerdinQer
Michael t.,ambert
Richard Rock
Raymond Smolich
Kurt Stelzer
Susan Janik
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As you recall, at the November 6, 1995 Village Boazd meeting, the Village Board
directed staff to forward anon-binding letter of intent to Illinois Main Street regarding
filing of an application for the Main Street Program. This letter was signed by the
Village President and the President of the Chamber of Commerce and forwarded to
Illinois Main Street.
Staff is currently working with the Chamber to complete the application for the
Suburban Main Street Program. During the November 6th meeting I discussed
concerns related to the ability of the business community to raise the necessary funds
to implement the program. Other concerns related to the application process are the
ability of the business community to provide letters of support and financial
commitment from a variety of representatives of the community and the ability to
provide a list of volunteers willing to commit to the organization and management of
the program.
While municipal support is crucial to the success of the Main Street Program, the
business community .must provide leadership and commitment to the program if it is to
succeed. I recommend that the Village commit it's support to the program and work
towards implementation subject to corresponding efforts from the business community.
I spoke with the director of the Main Street program in Springfield who recommended
that the Village apply to the program with the best application it can provide; even if
this means o;rily one letter of support from the Chamber Boazd. The Suburban
component, which the Village is eligible for, may not be offered next year.
Staff is willing to work with the Chamber towards completion of the application,
however, components of the application are best left to the Chamber. The business
community must support the program for it to succeed.
I have included a copy of the application for your review, in summary the Village
components of the application are a letter of support from the Village President and a
resolution of support from the Village Board.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff would recommend that the Village Board adapt the attached resolution of support
and have the Village President forward a Letter of Support to be included with the
application for the Illinois Suburban Main Street Program.
Staff would also request authorization to work with the Chamber towards completion
of the written application to the Illinois Suburban Main Street Frogram. The Chamber
will additionally need to request that it's members submit letters of support and
commitment and will need to develop a list of volunteers to be included with the
application.
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