Village Board
Strategic Goals
The Village Board holds a strategic planning session from time to time to determine its strategic goals for the subsequent two years and beyond.
2017-2019 Strategic Goals
Burr Ridge is a high-quality suburban community with low-density neighborhoods characterized by distinctive homes in natural settings. The Village accommodates residents who seek a sense of privacy in a tranquil environment. We desire to enhance the Village’s physical beauty, keeping Burr Ridge “A Very Special Place”.
Community Events | Identify and implement more community interest generating events (for example, Taste of Burr Ridge) |
Community Events -Revenues | Evaluate opportunities for community events to generate revenue |
Zip Code | Pursue a single zip code for the Village of Burr Ridge |
Sidewalks & Pathways | Create adequate funding for the continuation of the pathway system |
I-55 Pedestrian Bridge | Research options for a pedestrian bridge over I-55 |
EDC Promotions | Encourage the economic development commission to promote the village |
I-55 IDOT Sign | Identify the promotional opportunity and possible cost for an IDOT sponsored Village of Burr Ridge and/or points of interest sign on I-55 |
Monitor Economic Development Plan |
Establish an economic development plan progress review process; |
Attract Revenue Businesses | Identify and attract revenue-generating businesses; Consider boutique restaurants, boutique shops, tech firms, healthcare centers |
Full Commercial Occupancy | Work toward full occupancy of retail and commercial property |
Assess TCF Property | Determine the best course of action for TCF Bank property |
Become Debt Free | Move toward becoming debt-free with a plan to retire the police station debt. |
Identify Cost Savings | Identify village costs savings opportunities |
Maintain Expenses | Maintain comparable expenses for the next two years while continuing to provide equivalent or greater village service levels. |
Diversify Village Revenues | Increase and diversify village revenues, including:
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Improve Property Values | Study methods for improving property values and determining an appropriate course of action |
Communication Strategies
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Refine the villages communication strategy/approach with residents and business owners - Consider 311 and social media expansion
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On-Boarding
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Develop a formal process for On-Boarding trustees and commissioners
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Intergovernmental
Cooperation
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Through staff and board of trustees, engage other surrounding government bodies in areas of mutual benefit and cooperation and potential shared service opportunities.
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Evaluate Housing | Evaluate the need for additional empty nester/early nester housing; Consider the image/brand of the community, and determine if there is potential builder interest |
Stormwater Facilities | Maintain stormwater retention and detention areas within the village and create a plan for proper future funding of these areas |
Department Reviews
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Conduct departmental reviews to evaluate the capabilities of departments to deliver needed services consistently, beginning with public works
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Performance Metrics
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Develop a set of performance metrics for village services and a process to assess service outcomes
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Video Surveillance
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Continue to expand the video security program, including public areas
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Service Needs
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Study resident and business service needs
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