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April 26, 2010
SUBJECT: Oak Brook Park District — Summer Market — 1450 Forest Gate
FROM: Robert L. Kallien, Jr., AICP, Community Development Director
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: NA
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Concur with the Staff recommendation to permit a temporary
summer market on the Oak Brook Park District property subject to the attached conditions.
Background/History:
In the attached, you will find a request from the Oak Brook Park District seeking our comments regarding
a proposal to permit a summer market to operate on their racquet club parking lot for approximately six
hours (9 am. through 3 pm.), on seven consecutive Thursdays, between June 30, 2011 and August 11,
2011. The District is anticipating 8 -10 vendors to sell fruits, vegetables, breads and other products.
From a Village Code perspective, formal summer markets (i.e., farmers markets) are permitted in the
Village's business districts as a special use. If you recall, over a year ago, the owners of the Oak Brook
Promenade were hoping to create an additional amenity at their center by creating a formal farmers
market with the goal of drawing additional customers to the property. Under the Promenade's proposal,
the property would have had permitted a significantly larger farmers market to operate throughout the
spring/summer months. To date, they have not pursued the matter any further.
In this request, the Park District is requesting a temporary arrangement to permit a small summer market
on their property. It is their goal to offer this amenity to the residents of both Oak Brook and the Park
District.
Recommendation:
In the spirit of cooperation between Oak Brook and the Park District, Staff recommends approval of this
temporary request subject to the following conditions:
1. It be limited in scope to the identified location (racquet club parking lot) and timeframe (9 am.
through 3 pm., on Thursdays, from June 30, 2011 and August 22, 2011); and
2. Limit vendors to sell only fruits, vegetables, breads and other farm products.
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Date: April 21, 2011
Re. Oak Brook Park Summer Market
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Background
For centuries, markets in which individual vendors sell food, clothing, books and flowers have been a
central feature of urban life. In Paris, public markets are synonymous with French culture and style, as
expressed through fresh food and drink, flowers, clothing, arts and crafts and jewelry sold by local
vendors in open air. In fact, markets are so vital to the culture and economy of France, that almost all
markets are municipally owned or authorized. The public market is one of the oldest and most enduring
forms of retail commerce providing the individual retail entrepreneur with the ability to get started in retail
business for a relatively little capital.
Bensidoun USA, Inc.
In 1953, Rolland Bensidoun, began managing open -air markets in and around Paris. Over the past 50
years, Rolland Bensidoun expanded his operations. The Bensidouns has contracted for the operation of
over 80 markets throughout Paris and the metropolitan area. The Bensidouns also manages indoor and
outdoor parking, with approximately 1200 parking spaces. In 1996, The Bensidouns decided to expand
outside of Europe and created, Bensidoun USA, Inc., to develop the French Market in the United States.
Bensidoun USA has already brought its expertise and resources, as well as touch of Parisian color to the
United States. By bringing the French Market to the United States, Bensidoun USA, Inc. brings the sense
of community found in the markets of France, providing community residents with a place to gather,
socialize and purchase quality goods at reasonable prices.
Examples of Markets Coordinated by Bensidoun USA, Inc.
Town Square Wheaton Summer Market
Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square
Western Springs French Market
Glen Ellyn Farmers Market
Grant Park South French Market
Chicago Nettelhorst French Market
Homewood French Market
Lisle French Market
Lombard French Market
Mokena French Market
New Lenox French Market
Sugar Grove French Market
Wheaton French Market
Wheaton Winter Market
Wilmette French Market
Villa Park French Market
Geneva French Market
Oak Brook Park District Summer Market
Oak Brook Park District will be hosting a Summer Farmers Market on Thursday's, June 30- August 11,
2011 from 9a.m. -3p.m. During the market 8 -10 vendors will sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, breads, and
other products. Our partners Bensidoun USA, Inc. are coordinating this market and Oak Brook Park
District will not receive any compensation or benefit from the market sales and profits.
Location
Oak Brook Park District Racquet Club
Parking Lot
1300 Forest Gate Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Advertising
Oak Brook Park District will utilize a variety of methods to advertise the inaugural season of their Summer
Market. Social media including Facebook and Twitter will give patrons updates and reminders about the
market each week. Print advertising in local sources will run ads promoting the market. Banners at Forest
Gate and Jorie Road will be displayed each week before and during the market. Our summer program
guide will also promote the event to those who receive it.
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