EAST DUNDEE S HOMETOWN SUMMER 2016

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1 EAST DUNDEE S HOMETOWN SUMMER 2016 EVERY CHALLENGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW With summer and all of our events in full swing, it s great to see people enjoying our beautiful historic downtown. As a small business owner, I hear comments every day from people who live in the surrounding communities. They re excited about the changes we ve made to our little town and that s the reason they return every weekend to shop, eat and walk around. Our retail businesses are really enjoying this upswing in visitors as well, as sales have increased dramatically this year for many retailers. However we ve had some challenges. ECONOMIC AND EMOTIONAL LOSS This summer we lost our largest sales tax revenue provider, Walmart; as well as our oldest continuously operating business, Haeger Potteries. After 145 years, this family business will close its doors for good. In addition to its historical significance, Haeger employed generations of East Dundee families so their closing is an emotional loss for all of us. We are working with the Haeger family to determine the best use of the property. There are several developers interested in a residential development but before that can happen, there will be multiple public hearings and meetings where you ll be able to voice your concerns. OPPORTUNITY The good news on Walmart is that we ve added a considerable amount of retail to replace their revenues and already have several investors interested in purchasing and rehabbing the building they vacated. We recently won our appeal, which overturned all previous rulings, and are considering our next move. Walmart has every right to relocate, but we argue that the incentives they were given do not comply with the anti-poaching legislation provisions, as it will greatly impact future revenues to our school district by over 6 million dollars over the life of the TIF as well as our loss of revenues. MORE OPPORTUNITIES We are now talking with the owners of River Valley Shopping Center (the old Dominicks location) regarding sale of the property. Since the current owners had no intent to lease or sell the property for the next 10 years, our attorneys filed an eminent domain suit against them, and it appears they are now anxious to work with us. While not a choice taken lightly, it was evident that this was the only way to have the building sold, renovated and leased to a full service grocery store. This has been a top priority for the Trustees and while the process has been lengthy, it looks like we re finally making progress. There is little doubt that the first half of the year has brought many opportunities and challenges. But in spite of them we feel we re in a better position than ever to capitalize on our strengths, as businesses and investors want to be a part of our successful and carefully planned growth. Your Village President, Lael Miller INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE 2-3 VILLAGE UPDATES PAGE 4 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5 PEOPLE TO KNOW PAGE 6 DISCOVER DUNDEE PAGE 7 HERITAGE FEST

2 2 VILLAGE UPDATES VILLAGE UPDATES VILLAGE TACKLES DOWNTOWN PARKING ISSUE Sometimes finding a parking space in downtown East Dundee can be a challenge. Between the bicyclists, business clients, visitors to the area and employees of businesses, the area s limited number of spaces are always filled at peak times. In recognition of the growing need for parking, the Board of Trustees is reviewing various options outlined by the Village administration. After listening to the complaints and suggestions from local property owners and business owners, the board has adopted the creation of some type of restricted parking in the area. The Hill Street Municipal Lot behind Dundee Depot Dogs will alleviate some of the problem. Better signage may help. People just don t know that lot is available, said Village Administrator, Bob Skurla. But we think signs, arrows and just simply talking to people will help alert them to this safer option. In addition, certain parking spaces along River Street and Barrington Avenue will be restricted to three hours from 7 am - 5 pm, seven days per week. There will be no parking restrictions along Meier Street. This new parking plan is a work in progress, but its first phase with improved signage will be in place by August 1. WATER QUALITY REPORT MAILED TO RESIDENTS This annual report, recently mailed to residents, outlines the results of tests done to check the levels of a variety of contaminants found in residential drinking water. The Village resampled lead and copper during the last six months of 2015 and found that the Village meets safe limits of the lead and copper rule set by Federal and State agencies. The source of drinking water used by East Dundee is ground water from wells. Specifically Well #5 and Well #6 at 226 Prairie Lakes Road. The water is filtered and softened at East Dundee s Water Treatment Plant where it is also monitored and regularly tested in-house or sent to a separate laboratory for testing. The tests check a wide range of regulated contaminants such as hardness, lead, iron, ph, chlorine and fluoride. Although the Village is responsible for providing residents high quality drinking water, it cannot control the variety of materials used in individual plumbing components. Residents concerned about the potential for lead exposure may take the added precaution of flushing longstanding water through their tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking or cooking with it. For more information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure, call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at or visit epa.gov/safewater/lead. The Village s complete report can be accessed at eastdundee.net under Village News. For more information call Village Hall at or the Water Deptartment at

3 VILLAGE UPDATES 3 NEW BUSINESSES US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GREAT SPIRIT NOW OPEN! FURNITURE GALLERY Offering handcrafted furniture custom designed window treatments, upholstery, blinds, shades and decorative pillows 7 Jackson Street, East Dundee DON T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE! You may register to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age by the date of the next election and a resident of your Kane County precinct address for 30 days immediately prior to the next election. Please bring two forms of identification with current name and address. BOMBA GRILL NOW OPEN! Built upon a fast-casual gourmet concept, this eatery s menu includes big portions of Italian beef and sausage, sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads all with a gourmet twist 116 Penny Avenue, East Dundee For complete details, including what is an acceptable form of identification, visit the Kane County Clerk s website at kanecountyelections.org. VOTE! VOTER REGISTRATION LOCATIONS East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee eastdundee.net VOTE! Fox River Valley Library 555 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee frvpld.info/services/register-vote SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY ALERTS FROM THE VILLAGE See insert for details VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE RENEWALS REMINDER The Illinois Secretary of State s office is no longer mailing out reminders for renewals. It s up to you to make a mental note. So mark you calendar and sign up for reminders below or go directly online to renew your license plates. REMINDERS Sign up at llsos.gov/greenmail RENEWALS You ll need your Registration ID and PIN number located on your current registration card VILLAGE HALL OFFICES CLOSED LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2016 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NOVEMBER 24-25, 2016 MORE INFO Visit cyberdriveillinois.com

4 4 COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS LEAF BURNING OCTOBER 8-9 & 22-23, NOVEMBER & AM - 6 PM TESTING OF WARNING SIRENS FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 10 AM Burning leaves and other landscape waste materials is allowed on the dates above, weather permitting. Please burn only on days when winds are low so smoke irritation to your neighbors will be reduced. During threatening weather, the siren emits a steady wail which means a tornado has been sighted in the area take cover and wait until cancellation of the warning is issued by the National Weather Service. Setup weather alerts on your iphone or listen to radio stations. Local stations include WABIT, WRMN and WJKL. SCHOOL DISTRICT #300 BACK IN SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Soon summer vacation will come to an end and schools will be back in session. Unfortunately, school children are too often the tragic victims of automobile accidents because of their small size, inattention to vehicular traffic and speeding vehicles. Some children may be walking to school for the first time, while others may not heed their pedestrian safety lessons. Drivers need to be especially alert for the following situations: Children walking or riding bicycles Children getting on and off buses Crossing guards at school crossings Posted school speed zones of 20 MPH The East Dundee Police Department strictly enforces all laws regarding school speed zones, school crossings and bus stop requirements. NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER VILLAGE NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER POLICE-RELATED NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER BEFORE OR AFTER 8 AM - 4 PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY Directed to QuadCom at

5 PEOPLE TO KNOW 5 PEOPLE TO KNOW Lisa Opfer opened The Uncommon Palate a local specialty food and gifts store that also features a coffee bar and cork and carry wine bar in April. A high percentage of the products sold are American made by local or independent companies. Positioned as offering products that make homemade easy, the store is proud to feature clean label products that include 15 ingredients or less. According to Opfer, Many of our products are prepackaged, ready-to-make items that provide a starting point for making a delicious and nutritious meal quickly and easily. Opfer came to East Dundee because she liked the friendliness of the town and was attracted by the Village s commitment to developing the downtown district into a culinary destination with the right mix of retail, restaurants and residential. Opfer previously ran successful businesses on both coasts and has over 25 years of experience in sales. LISA OPFER THE UNCOMMON PALATE According to Opfer, The transformation to the downtown district has been wonderful. I m happy to be here and grateful for all the encouragement I ve been given by people who stop into the store. I want to be a positive influence in this business community and want to be seen not as a competitor to existing businesses, but as a complement to them. facebook.com/theuncommonpalate TEXT TO SAVE 10% ON YOUR NEXT PURCHASE! Pete Pezzetti oversees a five-man crew that is responsible for a wide variety of tasks in the Village. From street cleaning, snow plowing and tree removal to repairing public sidewalks as well as vehicles, buildings and grounds maintenance, his crew is constantly in demand. They also help set up all the special events that are held throughout the summer. There s always a different project that needs to be done each day and that s what I like about the job. It s never the same old, same old, he said. PETE PEZZETTI PUBLIC WORKS STREET DEPARTMENT Pezzetti has seen a lot of changes in East Dundee since he began in 2012 particularly in the downtown district. The transformation has been amazing. His crew, in fact, has helped with a good deal of that transformation. They readied the grounds for new sidewalks to be laid, trimmed and removed diseased trees, mounted new bike racks, helped to renovate the inside of and installed some of the new landscaping. They ve also been busy helping to move employees into the new Police Station and Village staff into offices vacated by police personnel. Although he was born in Chicago and raised in Elk Grove Village, Pezzetti now resides in Roselle with his wife and five children. eastdundee.net

6 6 DISCOVER DUNDEE DISCOVER DUNDEE THE DUNDEE FOUNDATION & NEU FAMILY DENTAL PRESENT 2016 SIZZLIN SUMMER EVENTS GET OUT, GET INVOLVED AND HAVE SOME FUN! Our volunteers are the reason our events are so successful and fun. But don t take our word for it, take theirs. DEPOT MARKET I ve attended many events over the years and I ve always had a great experience. I recently moved to East Dundee and felt the need to get involved. I want to give back to the community that has brought me and my family so much pleasure. I m hoping to meet some people who will become lifelong friends. DIANA P. This is my third year volunteering and I love it because it s a way to feel involved in the community. I ve gotten to know people I would have never met otherwise. It s great to live in a community that holds events just for the sake of getting people out and about. ASHLEY B. FARMERS MARKET SATURDAYS, THROUGH OCT AM - 2 PM SUNDAYS, THROUGH SEPT AM - 1 PM SPONSORED BY ANDRESEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MOTOR MONDAYS SPONSORED BY DUNDEE ANIMAL HOSPITAL TAIL WAGGIN TUESDAYS AUGUST 1 5 PM - DUSK AUGUST PM SPONSORED BY ARTISTICOLOGY & PAYROLL VAULT WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS SPONSORED BY ZELLER MARKETING & DESIGN THIRSTY THURSDAYS AUGUST PM JULY 28 AUGUST PM Volunteers are needed for Heritage Fest! CONCERTS IN THE PARK LUNCH IN THE PARK Call for more info or drop by to fill out an application. Locations Vary JULY :30 PM HISTORICAL WALKS AUGUST 7 11 AM - 12 PM AUGUST 3 11:30 AM - 1 PM

7 DISCOVER DUNDEE 7 SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER East & West Dundee WDUNDEEHERITAGEFEST.ORG ENTERTAINMENT AT THE DEPOT IN EAST DUNDEE On the main stage under the big top FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 VISIT YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER EVENTS AT HERITAGE FEST 6-8 PM THE BELVEDERES This group is known for dynamic playing, tight harmonies and dance floor-friendly energy. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER AM LOST IN THE RYE This duo performs a wide range of Bluegrass songs from Civil War ballads to contemporary covers. 11:30 AM - 1 PM DIXIELAND A lively show of New Orleans style instrumental and vocal Dixieland jazz. 1:30-3 PM FRIDAY JACKSON Covering music from the 70 s through today energetic and family-friendly PM DICK DIAMOND & THE DUSTERS Relive the glory days of the 70 s & 80 s with this tribute entertainment act. 3:30-5 PM CADILLAC GROOVE A Chicagoland group that provides a satisfying serving of live blues, R&B, classic rock and southern rock. 6-8 PM CINFUL Plays a variety of music ranging from pop, pop country, modern and classic rock PM NASHVILLE ELECTRIC CO. Playing today s hottest pop country hits and classics with a honky-tonk twist. MOTOR MONDAYS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER PM River Street DEPOT MARKET SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8 AM - 2 PM TAIL WAGGIN TUESDAYS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER AM - 12 PM WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER PM The Anvil Club FARMERS MARKET SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 9 AM - 1 PM THIRSTY THURSDAYS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER PM / Under the big top SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER AM DAVE BYRON A mesmerizing seasoned musician performing jazz, rock, classical, Latin, Spanish and flamenco PM MIDWEST DUELING PIANOS An interactive musical experience that gets the audience up on their feet. 3:30-5 PM THE NEVERLY BROTHERS Fasten your seat belts for a guided musical tour through Rock n Roll history from Elvis to The Beatles in a truly one-of-akind retro rock magical history tour. BACK THIS YEAR: KIDS KORNER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER PM Crafts Games Magic Show For a complete list of West Dundee's activities and entertainment, visit wdundeeheritagefest.org.

8 Village of East Dundee 120 Barrington Avenue East Dundee, IL Postal Customer Dundee, IL PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL MEET YOUR S VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS Meetings are held at 6 pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month in the Village Hall Annex. They can be seen on Comcast s Public Access Channel 17 Fridays at 9 pm. For more information, visit eastdundee.net. ROB GORMAN rgorman@eastdundee.net JEFF LYNAM jlynam@eastdundee.net ALAN HALL ahall@eastdundee.net DAN SELEP dselep@eastdundee.net LAEL MILLER PRESIDENT lmiller@eastdundee.net ALLEN SKILLICORN askillicorn@eastdundee.net KIRSTIN WOOD kwood@eastdundee.net DRIVE CHANGE. DONATE A VEHICLE TODAY. TAX DEDUCTIBLE // FREE TOWING ANY VEHICLE, ANY CONDITION WE RE LOOKING FOR MEMBERS Are you someone who: Wants to make a difference? Support the Dundee Foundation and donate any licensed vehicle. It s easy and fast to donate, and you ll receive a year-end tax deduction. The Vehicle Donation Program is offered in partnership with Insurance Auto Auction, Inc. Visit donatecarusa.com/charity/dundee-foundation for more details. Sees the value of leaving a meaningful legacy? Understands what it means to provide for future generations? For more information, visit dundeefoundation.org or call Catherine Domagalski at x 6903.

9 SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS & LOCAL REMINDERS! IF WE CAN'T REACH YOU, WE CAN T ALERT YOU! Floods. Road closures. Gas leaks. Boil orders. Other emergencies. How will you find out about Village-wide emergencies and disasters? The Village of East Dundee uses an Emergency Alert System to provide residents and businesses with information about local emergencies. Should an emergency occur, Village personnel can use the Emergency Alert System to notify and provide information to thousands of residents in a matter of minutes. Emergency Alert messages are automatically sent to all listed phone numbers in the Village, but what happens if you are not at home or if the power is out? By registering your contact information with our database you can have messages sent directly to your cell phone, work phone or address to ensure you receive this important information. SIGN UP TODAY! DROP OFF/MAIL IN COMPLETED FORM Village Hall 120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, IL ONLINE Complete and submit the form online at eastdundee.net/emergencyalert Drop Off or Mail In Completed Form Please print legibly. NAME Select Alerts Please check off the type of alerts/notifications you d like to receive. Emergency Alerts Road closures, gas leaks, floods, etc. ADDRESS Water Notifications Boil orders, billing reminders PHONE CELL Special Events Notifications Year-round community events LAND LINE WORK All of the Above Please Note: The information in the Emergency Alert System is never shared with telemarketing agencies and will only be used for Village purposes.