Mundelein Community Days Commission
Regular MeetingMundelein, IL · April 17, 2025
Minutes
Mundelein Community Days Commission April 17, 2025
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mundelein Community Days Commission was held on April
17, 2025 at 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Commission. Chairperson Frasier called the
meeting to order at 8:00 AM.
ATTENDANCE
Chairperson Frasier took attendance. It indicated as follows:
Commission Attendance
PRESENT: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski,
Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Frasier
ABSENT: Commissioner Krummick
Village Attendance
PRESENT: Kelsey Howe, Village Liaison; Commander Brian Kisselburg
MINUTES APPROVAL
Approval of the March 20, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve the March 20, 2025 Mundelein Community Days Commission
regular meeting minutes.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Laura Ditanto
SECONDER: None
AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah
Quaiyoom, Wallace Frasier
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
There was no public commentary.
2025 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING
Layout
Liaison Howe is updating the map for advertising.
Budget
Liaison Howe will update the budget and redistricubte.
Sponsorship
Commissioner Newby said $26,600 in donations have been received so far, which is
behind track compared to last year. There are still several regular sponsors that have
yet to donate. The economic climate seems less favorable this year. The final
sponsorship letter will be mailed the week of May 1.
Fireworks
There was no report.
Parade
Commissioner Ditanto is going to contact the Navy Band, Oscarmeier weinermobile,
and the Planter Peanutes mobile. Six additional volunteers are needed for the parade.
Laisison Howe will get a list of potential volunteers.
Parade Route Change
Motion to change the parade route to stage at Mundelein High School, travel east on
Hawley St., south on Seymour Ave., east on Hammond St., and conclude at Archer
Ave/Hammond St.
Liaison Howe said construction on Plaza Circle will impact the parade route and it must
be changed. The Commission agreed the alternative route presented was the best
option.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Ron Salski
SECONDER: Commissioner Laura Ditanto
AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah
Quaiyoom, Wallace Frasier
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
Carnival
There was no report.
Pageant
Commissioner Biegel confirmed the high school was booked. However, there would be
a fee for sound and light. Commissioner Biegel will provide Liaison Howe with a social
post for the Queen's upcoming Ronald McDonald House event. The Commission was in
favor of the Pageant Committee hosting a People's Choice award at the pageants,
hosting a fundraiser through McDonald's, and vendors selling flowers and cakes at the
pageant.
Music
There was no report.
Munch / Food Vendors
There are six confirmed food vendors and four out-of-town vendors on hold until May
1. The vendors on-hold include a funnel cake, ice cream vendor and bubble tea.
Beer Booth
Tonality will no longer be serving beer at the beer tent. An electronic payment system
has been secured. A fee of 2.5%+$.10 per transaction will be passed onto the customer.
The Commission will review beer ticket prices at the May meeting.
Special Events
A caricature artist has been secured. The boy scouts' monkey bridge event was moved
to Saturday. A magician offered to perform for free and added to Thursday. The full
schedule is almost finalized.
Comments
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
All concerts are booked. Laision Howe will send the volunteer list to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Salski confirmed the gazebo will be open by Memorial Day.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Parade Route Change
Motion to change the parade route to stage at the Metra Station, travel west on
Division St., north on N. Pershing Ave., and conclude at Memorial Park
The parade route must change due to the construction at Plaza Circle. The Commission
agreed this route is the best alternative.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Karrie Newby
SECONDER: Commissioner Shah Quaiyoom
AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah
Quaiyoom, Wallace Frasier
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the Mundelein Community Days Commission meeting. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:44 AM.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Ron Salski
SECONDER: Commissioner Virginia Biegel
AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah Quaiyoom,
Wallace Frasier
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEXT MEETING - May 15, 2025
Agenda
AGENDA
MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS COMMISSION MEETING
April 17, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Village Hall - Room 101
300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of the March 20, 2025 Minutes
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
V. 2025 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING
A. Layout
B. Budget
C. Sponsorship
D. Fireworks
E. Parade
1. Parade Route Change
Motion to change the parade route to stage at Mundelein High School, travel east on
Hawley St., south on Seymour Ave., east on Hammond St., and conclude at Archer
Ave/Hammond St.
F. Carnival
G. Pageant
H. Music
I. Munch / Food Vendors
J. Beer Booth
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K. Special Events
L. Comments
VI. CONCERTS IN THE PARK
VII. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
A. Parade Route Change
Motion to change the parade route to stage at the Metra Station, travel west on Division St.,
north on N. Pershing Ave., and conclude at Memorial Park
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. NEXT MEETING - MAY 15, 2025
The Village of Mundelein, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons
with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in
this meeting, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, to contact the
ADA Coordinator at 847-949-3200 to allow the Village to arrange accommodations for those persons.
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AGENDA
MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS COMMISSION MEETING
April 17, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Village Hall - Room 101
300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of the March 20, 2025 Minutes
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
V. 2025 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING
A. Layout
B. Budget
C. Sponsorship
D. Fireworks
E. Parade
1. Parade Route Change
Motion to change the parade route to stage at Mundelein High School, travel east on
Hawley St., south on Seymour Ave., east on Hammond St., and conclude at Archer
Ave/Hammond St.
F. Carnival
G. Pageant
H. Music
I. Munch / Food Vendors
J. Beer Booth
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K. Special Events
L. Comments
VI. CONCERTS IN THE PARK
VII. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
A. Parade Route Change
Motion to change the parade route to stage at the Metra Station, travel west on Division St.,
north on N. Pershing Ave., and conclude at Memorial Park
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
X. NEXT MEETING - MAY 15, 2025
The Village of Mundelein, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons
with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in
this meeting, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, to contact the
ADA Coordinator at 847-949-3200 to allow the Village to arrange accommodations for those persons.
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Mundelein Community Days Commission March 20, 2025
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mundelein Community Days Commission was held
on March 20, 2025 Chairperson Frasier called the meeting to order at 8:02 AM.
ATTENDANCE
Chairperson Frasier took the roll call. It indicated as follows:
Commission Attendance
PRESENT: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski,
Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Frasier, Commissioner
Krummick
ABSENT:
Village Attendance
PRESENT: Village Liaison Kelsey Howe, Commander Brian Kisselburg
MINUTES APPROVAL
Approval of the February 20, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve the February 20, 2025, Mundelein Community Days Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Shah Quaiyoom
SECONDER: Commissioner Virginia Biegel
AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah
Quaiyoom, Wallace Frasier, Mike Krummick
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
There was no public commentary.
2025 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING
Layout
There was no report.
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Budget
There was no report.
Sponsorship
Commissioner Newby noted that $20,400 in donations had been received, which is
trailing behind compared to last year. The first beer cup is filled with three diamond-
level sponsors. The next solicitation blast will be sent out via email on March 24. Liaison
Langeler said the deadline for all sponsors, including in-kind pageant sponsors, will be
June 1. The June 1 print deadline will be firm.
Fireworks
Laision Langeler said the Village Board approved the fireworks contract extension with
Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions. Pyrotechnico submitted a proposal that was less
favorable than Mad Bomber.
Parade
Commissioner Ditanto will reach out to Navy Band. Liaison Langeler will reach out to
the Lake County Mounted Posse.
Carnival
There was no report.
Pageant
Commissioner Biegel said the Lake County Pageant was held. Miss Mundelein won
some awards, but no Mundelein Queens placed. Liaison Langeler will work on migrating
the pageant website onto the Village's website. The pageant applications are being
updated. Commissioner Biegel will reach out to Kevin Quinn at the High School about
whom, from the high school, will be coordinating the pageant.
Music
Commissioner Quaiyoom confirmed all bands and vendors are booked.
Munch / Food Vendors
Liaison Langeler said some food vendor applications have been received. A food vendor
application for Brothers BBQ 4 U, which is not affiliated with the long-time Munch food
vendor Brothers BBQ also submitted an application. The Commission discussed the
potential issues with having two vendors with the same name. The Commission will
hold the application for Brother BBQ 4 U for now.
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Beer Booth
Liaison Langeler is working with Planner Jess Marvin to find a credit card vendor.
Liaison Langeler and Commissioner Krummich will review past beer invoices to
determine a menu.
Special Events
Liaison Langeler confirmed most events. The caricature artist came in over budget.
Liaison Langeler will look for an alternative. The Tool Library has expressed interest in
hosting a kids' event. They also asked to host a 50/50 raffle on the festival grounds. The
Commission discussed the opportunity to host a 50/50 and ultimately decided it did not
align with the Commission's goals and mission. However, the Tool Library can host the
50/50 raffle at the Car Show. Liaison Langeler is looking for an alternative host for the
horseshoe tournament.
Comments
There were not comments.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Commissioner Quaiyoom said he booked a mariachi band for the August 10 concert.
Liaison Langeler will look for another food truck to fill the dates that Serna's Grill cannot
attend.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Liaison Langeler confirmed the paid participants are booked. The route will remain the
same as last year. Chairperson Frasier provided a biography for the keynote speaker.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the Mundelein Community Days Commission meeting. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:38 AM.
NEXT MEETING - April 17, 2025
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2024 Mundelein Community Days Budget
EXPENDITURES
2023 Actual 2024 Proposed 2024 Acutal 2025 Proposed 2025 Actual
Munch:
Dram Shop Insurance $600.00 $850.00 $600.00 $750.00
Tents/VIP Tent/Riser for Sound $10,425.00 $10,500.00 $7,885.00 $8,000.00
VIP Tent Miscellaneous Supplies $241.69 $300.00 $213.92 $300.00
Toilets $5,070.00 $5,300.00 $5,991.00 $6,000.00
Beer, Wine, Pop, Water & Cups $22,107.26 $23,000.00 $22,323.16 $23,000.00
Land Rental $0.00 $5,000.00 $4,756.54 $5,000.00
Public Works Miscellaneous Supplies $905.79 $1,000.00 $1,010.72 $1,000.00
Facility Maint. Miscellaneous Supplies $1,833.70 $1,500.00 $1,585.42 $1,500.00
ComEd $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
Informational/Sponsor Signs $2,771.00 $2,500.00 $3,602.17 $4,000.00
Taylor Rental (Tables) $280.00 $250.00 $232.50 $250.00
Ice $143.84 $200.00 $100.02 $200.00
State Liquor License $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Tickets $319.30 $375.00 $329.18 $350.00
Carders $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,900.00
Munch Security $2,300.00 $2,300.00 $2,150.00 $2,300.00
T-Shirts (Security, Parade, Commission) $455.05 $400.00 $579.40 $550.00
Trash Bags/Sanitizer $663.47 $800.00 $773.50 $800.00
Wrist Bands $6.99 $275.00 $157.89 $250.00
Generators and Portable Lighting Rentals $1,754.96 $1,000.00 $874.87 $1,000.00
TOTAL $51,703.05 $57,875.00 $55,490.29 $57,675.00 $0.00
Parade:
Stiltwalker $450.00 $500.00 $600.00 $600.00
Music and Entertainmnet for Parade $13,950.00 $15,000.00 $14,950.00 $15,500.00
Ribbons $190.75 $300.00 $234.60 $250.00
Parade Permit Fee $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
TOTAL $14,690.75 $15,900.00 $15,884.60 $16,450.00 $0.00
Miss Mundelein:
Pageant Filming $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00
Judges/Tabulators $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
Prize Money $2,250.00 $2,250.00 $2,250.00 $2,250.00
Trophies, Crowns, Banners $372.41 $600.00 $586.57 $600.00
Postage/Printing $15.31 $250.00 $25.65 $150.00
T-Shirts $151.00 $200.00 $242.00 $250.00
Flowers $913.68 $1,100.00 $992.50 $1,100.00
Judges' Dinners $254.89 $350.00 $166.54 $300.00
Signs $193.89 $250.00 $174.51 $250.00
Miscellaneous Supplies $142.28 $250.00 $85.32 $250.00
Photographs $125.00 $125.00 $150.00 $150.00
Lake County Pageant entry fees $150.00 $150.00 $125.00 $125.00
Pagaent Emcee $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Contestant and Volunteer Dinner $279.03 $300.00
Contestant Prizes/Giveaways $644.95 $0.00
Pageant Website $450.00 $0.00
TOTAL $5,418.46 $6,375.00 $5,648.09 $6,575.00 $0.00
Music $24,800.00 $27,500.00 $26,300.00 $28,000.00
ASCAP License Fee $420.00 $450.00 $434.00 $450.00
BMI License Fee $421.00 $450.00 $435.00 $450.00
Generator Rental $1,658.18 $1,700.00 $1,774.50 $1,900.00
Sound, Stage, and Lighting $12,495.00 $24,000.00 $23,737.29 $24,500.00
TOTAL 39,794.18 54,100.00 52,680.79 55,300.00 0.00
Fireworks $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $40,000.00
Events and Activities:
Server's Race $250.00 $0.00 $250.00
Butterfly Event $230.00 $230.00 $400.00 $400.00
Horseshoe Pits $125.50 $150.00 $161.70 $175.00
Car Show $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Bags Tournament $0.00 $100.00 $123.04 $100.00
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,600.00
Pet Parade $225.00 $250.00 $259.00 $275.00
Dave DiNaso's Reptile Show $450.00 $400.00 $475.00 $500.00
Face Painting $38.97 $50.00 $40.90 $50.00
Balloon Twister $614.00 $575.00 $614.00 $625.00
Caricuature Artist $400.00 $600.00 $450.00 $550.00
Princess Meet and Greet $600.00 $200.00 $0.00 $0.00
Magician $430.00 $450.00 $460.00 $475.00
TOTAL $6,113.47 $6,255.00 $5,983.64 $6,500.00 $0.00
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2024 Mundelein Community Days Budget
Miscellaneous:
Sponsor Gift $1,200.00
Sponsor Tent Food $1,223.96 $1,200.00 $0.00 $1,200.00
Printing, Mailing, Window Clings $0.00 $200.00 $313.00 $700.00
Village Float $0.00 $150.00 $89.14 $150.00
TOTAL $2,003.30 $1,800.00 $402.14 $3,250.00 $0.00
TOTAL $154,723.21 $177,305.00 $171,089.55 $180,750.00 $40,000.00
REVENUES: 2023 Actual 2024 Proposed 2024 Actual 2024 Proposed 2024 Actual
Parade Entry Fees $420.00 $400.00 $570.00 $400.00
Donations $67,600.00 $59,000.00 $78,000.00 $59,000.00
Miss Mundelein $1,076.00 $1,000.00 $635.00 $1,000.00
Beer and Wine Sales $73,675.00 $80,000.00 $72,199.00 $80,000.00
ATM machine revenue $1,586.00 $1,200.00 $1,222.00 $1,200.00
American Legion $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Munch Entry Fees $11,675.00 $11,750.00 $11,600.00 $11,750.00
Reimbursement from American Legion for
portable toilets $975.00 $975.00 $975.00 $975.00
TOTAL $160,507.00 $157,825.00 $168,701.00 $157,825.00 $0.00
NET $5,783.79 -$19,480.00 -$2,388.55 -$22,925.00 -$40,000.00
4/14/2025
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