Mundelein Community Days Commission

Regular Meeting

Mundelein, IL · January 15, 2026

Minutes

Mundelein Community Days Commission January 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Mundelein Community Days Commission was held on January 15, 2026 at 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Chairperson Salski called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. ATTENDANCE Chairperson Salski took attendance. It indicated as follows: Commission Attendance PRESENT: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Krummick, Commissioner Poletto ABSENT: None Village Attendance PRESENT: Kelsey Howe, Business Services Manager; Brian Kisselburg, Commander MINUTES APPROVAL Approval of the November 20, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve the November 20, 2025 Mundelein Community Days Commission 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, Michael Krummick, Bob Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTARY There was no public commentary. 2026 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING Layout There was no report. Budget The Commission discussed the MHS facility use fee. Commissioner Biegel will provide any money that the Queens generate through fundraising to Liaison Howe. Sponsorship The first email blast solicitation went out in December. The first mailed letter is scheduled to be mailed the first week of February. The Commission has two sponsors, totaling $1,125. Kemper insurance requested to be the exclusive sponsor for the Car Show and offered to increase their donation to $1,500. The Commission agreed they could have a separate sign, but may share the event with other sponsors. Fireworks The Commission agreed a drone show is neat, but would not replace the fireworks. Parade Liaison Howe said MHS has not confirmed use of the parking lot for the parade. Chairperson Salski will reach out to them. Carnival There was no report about the carnival. The Commission discussed the Memorial Day Parade. Commissioner Poletto will secure the speaker for the event. Liaison Howe will secure parade participants. Chairperson Salski will set up Memorial Park. Pageant The Commission discussed the facility rental fee and alternative locations. Music All music contracts are secured. Munch / Food Vendors There was not report. Beer Booth Liaison Howe will discuss reconfiguring the beer trailer layout with Kloss in April. Special Events Liaision Howe presented the first draft schedule of events. Liaison Howe will update the schedule to reflect changes to the carnival times on Thursday, July 2. The Commission discussed hosting a pickleball tournament in place of the Bags tournament. The Commission was receptive to the idea. Chairperson Salski will discuss with MPRD staff and provide more details at a later meeting. Comments CONCERTS IN THE PARK Commissioner Quaiyoom is looking for a replacement band for Kaleidoscope Eyes. Liaision Howe said the request to add additional dates to the series has been submitted to Santa Maria. Sound is required for the Mariachi band, which may require using a different band. Chairperson Salski suggested a high school student led band that plays at Park Street. Liaison Howe will seek food trucks for the series. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting. RESULT: Passed [Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Karrie Newby SECONDER: Commissioner Shah Quaiyoom AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah Quaiyoom, Michael Krummick, Bob Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None The meeting adjourned at 8:34 AM. NEXT MEETING - February 19, 2026

Agenda

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AGENDA MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS COMMISSION MEETING January 15, 2026 - 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 November 20, 2025 Minutes IV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY V. 2026 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING A. Layout B. Budget C. Sponsorship D. Fireworks E. Parade F. Carnival G. Pageant H. Music I. Munch / Food Vendors J. Beer Booth K. Special Events L. Comments VI. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Page |1 Page 1 of 8 VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT IX. NEXT MEETING - FEBRUARY 19, 2026 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. Mundelein Community Days Commission Agenda 1/15/2026Page |2 Page 2 of 8 Mundelein Community Days Commission November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Mundelein Community Days Commission was held on November 20, 2025 at 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Chairperson Salski called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. ATTENDANCE Chairperson Salski took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Board Attendance PRESENT: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Poletto ABSENT: Commissioner Krummick Village Attendance PRESENT: Village Liaison Howe, Commander Kisselburg ABSENT: MINUTES APPROVAL Approval of the October 16, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve the October 16, 2025 Mundelein Community Days Commission Meeting Minutes. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Quaiyoom SECONDER: Commissioner Ditanto AYES: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTARY There was no public commentary. 2026 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING Layout Page 3 of 8 There was no report. Budget Liaison Howe explained that a revenue and expense line item was added to the budget for Pageant fundraising. A line item for credit card fees was also added. Sponsorship Commissioner Newby presented the updated form and explained the modified levels. The Beverage Level will offer 8,000 fewer cups but increase the number of logos to four per cup. The Concerts in the Park tier is added to the top in an attempt to attract more high-level sponsors. Exposure at the water filling station was added to the Fireworks Level. The Commission reviewed the revised form and thought it was too colorful. Liaison Howe will adjust the form and provide Commissioner Newby with a draft December email blast, which will be distributed the week of December 8. The Commission discussed opportunities with the Economic Development Commission to solicit more sponsors. Fireworks There was no report. Parade Liaison Howe will follow up with the High School about use of their parking lot for the parade and any facility rental fees for the Pageant. Carnival Commissioner Polettto confirmed the contract with the carnival is secured. The Commission discussed opportunities for the American Legion to sponsor Mundelein Community Days for more exposure. Pageant The Commission discussed Mundelein High School's facility rental fee. Music Commissioner Quaiyoom is working with Bass Schuler to finalize the music contracts. Bass Schuler will send them to Liaison Howe when they are complete. Commissioner Quaiyoom is trying to extend the Concerts in the Park by two weeks to end the week before Labor Day. The Commission discussed advertising the types of bands playing at the festival and the food trucks at the Concerts in the Park. Munch / Food Vendors Page 4 of 8 There was no report. Beer Booth There was no report. Special Events Comments The Commission discussed the recent drone show and agreed it would not replace the fireworks show. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Concerts in the Park were discussed under the Music section. NEW BUSINESS A motion to cancel the December 18, 2025 meeting. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Quaiyoom SECONDER: Commissioner Newby AYES: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Quaiyoom SECONDER: Commissioner Newby AYES: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None NEXT MEETING - December 18, 2025 Page 5 of 8 Page 6 of 8 2026 Mundelein Community Days Budget EXPENDITURES 2024 Acutal 2025 Proposed 2025 Actual 2026 Proposed 2026 Actual Munch: Dram Shop Insurance $600.00 $750.00 $600.00 $600.00 Tents/VIP Tent/Riser for Sound $7,885.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 VIP Tent Miscellaneous Supplies $213.92 $300.00 $229.27 $300.00 Toilets $5,991.00 $6,000.00 $5,975.00 $6,200.00 Beer, Wine, Pop, Water & Cups $22,323.16 $23,000.00 $20,383.23 $23,000.00 Land Rental $4,756.54 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,500.00 Public Works Miscellaneous Supplies $1,010.72 $1,000.00 $1,224.85 $1,200.00 Facility Maint. Miscellaneous Supplies $1,585.42 $1,500.00 $2,220.92 $1,500.00 ComEd $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 Informational/Sponsor Signs $3,602.17 $4,000.00 $2,099.42 $4,000.00 Taylor Rental (Tables) $232.50 $250.00 $287.50 $300.00 Ice $100.02 $200.00 $236.24 $250.00 State Liquor License $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Tickets $329.18 $350.00 $248.54 $300.00 Carders $1,800.00 $1,900.00 $2,040.00 $2,300.00 Munch Security $2,150.00 $2,300.00 $2,400.00 $2,500.00 T-Shirts (Security, Parade, Commission) $579.40 $550.00 $535.60 $600.00 Trash Bags/Sanitizer $773.50 $800.00 $775.00 $800.00 Wrist Bands $157.89 $250.00 $208.35 $250.00 Portable Lighting Rentals $874.87 $1,000.00 $529.30 $600.00 Beer Sales Credit Card Fees $584.55 $850.00 TOTAL $55,490.29 $57,675.00 $54,102.77 $61,075.00 $0.00 Parade: Stiltwalker $600.00 $600.00 $0.00 $600.00 Music and Entertainment for Parade $14,950.00 $15,500.00 $15,250.00 $16,000.00 Ribbons $234.60 $250.00 $201.95 $250.00 Parade Permit Fee $100.00 $100.00 $51.48 $100.00 TOTAL $15,884.60 $16,450.00 $15,503.43 $16,950.00 $0.00 Miss Mundelein: Pageant Filming $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 Judges/Tabulators $300.00 $300.00 $250.00 $300.00 Prize Money $2,250.00 $2,250.00 $3,075.00 $2,250.00 Trophies, Crowns, Banners $586.57 $600.00 $704.14 $600.00 Postage/Printing $25.65 $150.00 $365.00 $200.00 T-Shirts $242.00 $250.00 $214.00 $250.00 Flowers $992.50 $1,100.00 $1,095.00 $1,200.00 Judges' Dinners $166.54 $300.00 $202.97 $300.00 Signs $174.51 $250.00 $174.51 $250.00 Miscellaneous Supplies $85.32 $250.00 $118.47 $250.00 Photographs $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $250.00 Lake County Pageant Entry fees $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 Pageant Emcee $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Contestant and Volunteer Dinner $279.03 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 Fundraising, Contestant Prizes/Giveaways $644.95 $0.00 $271.00 $1,000.00 Pageant Website $450.00 $0.00 $490.80 $0.00 MHS Facility Rental $5,000.00 TOTAL $5,648.09 $6,575.00 $7,785.89 $12,525.00 $0.00 Music $26,300.00 $28,000.00 $27,900.00 $29,000.00 ASCAP License Fee $434.00 $450.00 $456.46 $475.00 BMI License Fee $435.00 $450.00 $446.00 $450.00 Generator Rental $1,774.50 $1,900.00 $1,809.50 $1,900.00 Sound, Stage, and Lighting $23,737.29 $24,500.00 $24,137.30 $24,500.00 TOTAL 52,680.79 55,300.00 54,749.26 56,325.00 0.00 Fireworks $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 Events and Activities: Server's Race $0.00 $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 Butterfly Event $400.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 Horseshoe Pits $161.70 $175.00 $154.80 $175.00 Car Show $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Bags Tournament $123.04 $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 Pony Rides & Petting Zoo $1,500.00 $1,600.00 $1,800.00 $2,000.00 Pet Parade (Trophies) $259.00 $275.00 $287.00 $300.00 Dave DiNaso's Reptile Show $475.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Face Painting $40.90 $50.00 $46.96 $50.00 Balloon Twister $614.00 $625.00 $644.00 $675.00 Caricuature Artist $450.00 $550.00 $540.00 $600.00 Princess Meet and Greet $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Magician $460.00 $475.00 $415.00 $475.00 Street Magic $200.00 $200.00 TOTAL $5,983.64 $6,500.00 $5,887.76 $6,375.00 $0.00 1/12/2026 Page 7 of 8 Miscellaneous: Sponsor Gift $1,200.00 $1,013.84 $1,200.00 Sponsor Tent Food $0.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 $1,200.00 Printing, Mailing, Window Clings $313.00 $700.00 $665.00 $500.00 Postage $500.00 Village Float $89.14 $150.00 $349.00 $250.00 TOTAL $402.14 $3,250.00 $2,027.84 $3,650.00 $0.00 TOTAL $171,089.55 $180,750.00 $180,056.95 $196,900.00 $0.00 REVENUES: 2024 Acutal 2025 Proposed 2025 Actual 2026 Proposed 2026 Actual Parade Entry Fees $570.00 $500.00 $510.00 $500.00 Donations $78,000.00 $72,000.00 $75,950.00 $80,000.00 Miss Mundelein Ticket Sales $635.00 $750.00 $440.00 $350.00 Miss Mundelein Fundraising $881.17 $750.00 Beer and Wine Sales $72,199.00 $80,000.00 $58,296.00 $75,000.00 ATM machine revenue $1,222.00 $700.00 $591.00 $700.00 American Legion $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Munch Entry Fees $11,600.00 $11,750.00 $11,725.00 $11,725.00 Reimbursement from American Legion for portable toilets $975.00 $975.00 $975.00 $975.00 TOTAL $168,701.00 $170,175.00 $152,868.17 $173,500.00 $0.00 NET -$2,388.55 -$10,575.00 -$27,188.78 -$23,400.00 $0.00 Page 8 of 8