Committee of the Whole

JOINT VILLAGE-LIBRARY MEETING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY CARDINAL ROOM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 7:00 P.M. VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Tinaglia; Trustees: Bertucci, Dunnington, Gilbert, LaBedz, Manganaro, Santa Maria, Zyck T VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Schwingbeck VILLAGE STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Recklaus, Village Manager LIBRARY TRUSTEES PRESENT: President Somary; Trustees: Borrell, Galla, Kelly, Medal, McClaney, Watt LIBRARY STAFF PRESENT: Mike Driskell, Executive Director; Sasha Vasilic, Library Director of Communications and Marketing; Janet Moravec, Library Executive Administrative Assistant; Megan Maier, Library Administrative Assistant SUBJECTS: Public Comment Update from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Update from the Village of Arlington Heights Other Business Adjournment Board of Library Trustees President Amy Somary called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Library Board President Somary. Public Comment No members of the public provided comment. Joint Village Library Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Library Topics of Interest Executive Director Driskell highlighted the upcoming Centennial Celebration and tentative plans which include a call for community submissions (items, photos, stories), a themed bookmark contest, special events and exhibit, themed programming, summer reading, Fourth of July Parade and promotions and displays. He also discussed the new Bookmobile, the launch of a new brand and logo, and partnerships. Village Topics of Interest Village Manager Recklaus further highlighted joint efforts between the agencies and partnerships, recent leadership changes, public safety updates, the E bike and E scooter Ordinance, Village Strategic Priorities, development projects, and updates on the Arlington Racetrack site / tentative Bears site. Other Business Village Trustee Zyck commented on ongoing growth and collaboration between the Village and library. Mr. Recklaus provided an update regarding the tentative Saint Viator proposal. Adjournment President Somary adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm. Joint Village Library Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 2 of 2

AGENDA Joint Arlington Heights Board of Trustees and Arlington Heights Board of Library Trustees Arlington Heights Memorial Library Cardinal Room 500 N. Dunton Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 February 12, 2026 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS IV. PUBLIC COMMENT Anyone wishing to speak on a subject not on the Agenda may speak at this time. Please limit your comments to three minutes. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Board's Topics of Interest B. Village Board's Topics of Interest VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact the Health & Human Services Department, at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, healthmail@vah.com or 847/368-5760.