Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Jan. 21

Brookfield Village President Michael J. Garvey

Jan 24, 2026

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Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

Commissioner Jen Baader

Commissioner Dave Curelo

Commissioner Mike Gatto

Commissioner Doc Mack

Commissioner Wendy Moore

Commissioner Dave Pardun

Commissioner Phil Richard

Commissioner Gina Sharenow

Commissioner Chris Valadez

III. Approval of Minutes

1. EDC Minutes (12-17-25)

IV. Old Business

V. New Business

1. Business Attraction & Development Discussion

Staff Report Business Attraction & Development Discussion

Summary of recent engagement efforts

2. Brookfield Zoo Partnership Discussion

Staff Report – Brookfield Zoo Partnership

VI. Community Development Department Report

1. Landlord / Tenant & Rental Registry Workshop

Staff Report – Landlord / Tenant & Rental Registry Workshop

2. State of the Village Event – March 5, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at Brookfield Zoo

Staff Report – State of the Village

3. Brookfield Shops Graduation 2025 Cohorts – February 6, 2026 at Brookfield Zoo 10:00 a.m.

VII. Commissioner Reports

1. 2026 Meeting Schedule – Confirm: Every other month, third Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

2. Topics for future agendas

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Adjournment

https://brookfieldil.civicweb.net/document/178858/?printPdf=true

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