2026-09-23 Village of Villa Park Growth Commission

The Village of Villa Park Growth Commission met on September 23, 2026. The commission discussed a proposed Captain Midnight statue, including possible inclusion of Ovaltine references, intellectual-property approvals, historical review, coordination with other commissions, and a preliminary private-fundraising approach. No contract, vendor, budget, or procurement approval was identified; the statue remains at the concept and fact-finding stage. Commissioners assigned follow-up to contact village staff and legal counsel, confirm rights and historical materials, and coordinate with Parks and other groups. The commission also discussed a business survey and a planned small-business event, vacant commercial properties and potential strategies to attract tenants, and possible future guidelines for signage along the Prairie Path. The only recorded vote approved the prior meeting minutes with a correction to the staff liaison’s name.