Mundelein Community Days Commission

AGENDA MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS COMMISSION MEETING May 21, 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 April 16, 2026 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 17  A. Schedule VII. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Lineup and Schedule A. Lineup and Schedule VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. ADJOURNMENT X. NEXT MEETING - JUNE 18, 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 5/21/2026Page |2 Page 2 of 17 Mundelein Community Days Commission April 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The Mundelein Community Days Commission meeting was held on April 16, 2026 at 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Chairperson Salski called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. ATTENDANCE Clerk Walsh took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Board Attendance PRESENT: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Krummick, Commissioner Poletto ABSENT: Village Attendance PRESENT: Kelsey Howe, Business Services Manager; Jess Marvin, Special Events Coordinator; Brian Kisselburg, Commander MINUTES APPROVAL Approval of the March 19, 2026 Minutes Motion to approve the March 19, 2026 Mundelein Community Days Commission Meeting Minutes. RESULT: Passed [Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Commissioner Biegel SECONDER: Commissioner Ditanto AYES: Commissioner Biegel, Commissioner Ditanto, Commissioner Salski, Commissioner Newby, Commissioner Quaiyoom, Commissioner Krummick, Commissioner Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENTARY There was no public commentary. 2026 MUNDELEIN DAYS PLANNING Liaision Howe introduced Jess Marvin as the Village's newly-established Special Events Coordinator. Ms. Marvin will be taking on the role of Commission Liaison over the next Page 3 of 17 couple of years while Liaison Howe will train Ms. Marvin and guide her through planning. Layout Liaison Howe said the bridge was installed and that ADA parking would be installed along Crystal St. as well. The large trees near the bridge were taken down. Liaison Howe will address the slippery grassy area between the Santa Maria parking lot and entrance to the arch. Budget Sponsorship Five of eight beer cup spots have been filled. The Commission has generated $41,830 in donations so far this year. The next solicitation will be a mailed letter sent out the week of May 4. Liaison Howe will generate an invoice for Mundelein Community Bank's pageant donation. Fireworks There was no report. Parade A few parade applications have been received. Liaison Howe was unable to book two paid participants. The staging setup, layout, and public works assistance will remain the same this year. Carnival The carnival will open at 5pm on Thursday, July 2. Wristbands will be available the same day from 5-9pm for $35. Wristbands will provide unlimited rides during that time for purchasers. Pageant Commissioner Biegel is working with the high school to determine security and sound and lighting fees. The Pageant Committee is seeking a location to host the contestant meeting on June 9. Fire Station 1, Diamond Lake, and the American Legion are options. Liaison Howe confirmed a 3% credit card fee is added to any application payments made at the Village Hall. The Village attorneys are currently reviewing the pageant application. The Pageant Committee has secured a new, locally based photographer. Barefoot Bay passes and carnival ride tickets will be provided to the Queens. Miss Mundelein Haezely Reid-Crawford received a entrepreneur award at the Lake County Pageant. Page 4 of 17  Music Liaison Howe will book DJ Vince Magsino for July 2 to fill the space between bands. Munch / Food Vendors Nine food vendors have applied, including Luke's of Mundelein. Beer Booth The beer vendor confirmed domestic beer taps can be added to the other trailer to spread out the crowd. Liaison Howe will provide Commissioner Krummick with a list of current beverages served and the available vodka-based drinks. Special Events The caricature artist has confirmed participation. Mundelein History Day hosted by the Mundelein Historical Commission will be held on July 4 at the Heritage Museum. The pony rides and petting zoo are booked. Tighthead has agreed to host the bags tournament on the 4th of July at Tighthead. Chairperson Salski will provide the Pickleball Tournament times by mid-May. Comments Commissioner Quaiyoom suggested adding information about the bands in the schedule of events. Liaison Howe noted that Ms. Marvin is very proficient with social media giving more opportunities for advertising music, events, sponsors, etc. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Two dates are still available. Liaison Howe will reach out to the School of Rock to see if they are available on August 30. Commissioner Quiayoom will look for a Mariachi band for August 9, or reach out to Guitarra Azul. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE The event and schedule is live on the website. The Village will seek parade participants soon. Liaison Howe anticipates the lineup to be similar to last year's lineup. Commissioner Poletto will confirm if the VFW is hosting a per-parade ceremony at the Point. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 AM. RESULT: Passed [Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0] Page 5 of 17  MOVER: Commissioner Shah Quaiyoom SECONDER: Commissioner Karrie Newby AYES: Virginia Biegel, Laura Ditanto, Ron Salski, Karrie Newby, Shah Quaiyoom, Michael Krummick, Bob Poletto NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None NEXT MEETING - May 21, 2026 Page 6 of 17 Page 7 of 17  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 $2,500.00 TOTAL $5,648.09 $6,575.00 $7,785.89 $10,025.00 $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 2/16/2026 Page 8 of 17 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 $194,400.00 $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 -$20,900.00 $0.00 Page 9 of 17  2026 MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 27, 5:00 p.m. — Little, Junior and Miss Mundelein Pageants, Mundelein High School (Offsite) Thursday, July 2, 2026 Time Event Location Map Location 4-10 p.m. Mundelein Munch Courtland Commons 3 4-8 p.m. Fire Engine Rides Seymour Ave. by Tennis Courts 5 4:30 p.m. Introduction of Mundelein Mainstage 6 Queens 5-10 p.m. Carnival sponsored by American Santa Maria Meadow Legion Post #867 (wristbands 5- 9pm) 5-7 p.m. Feel Good Party Band Main Stage 6 7-8:00 p.m. DJ Vince Magsino Main Stage 6 8-10 p.m. Mike and Joe Main Stage 6 Friday, July 3, 2026 Time Event Location Map Location 12-11 p.m. Mundelein Munch Courtland Commons 3 12-2 p.m. Rope Making Hosted by Boy 4 Activity Tent Scouts Troop 198 12-3 p.m. Balloon Twister Kids’ Zone Tent 2 1-2 p.m. Magician Kids’ Zone Stage 1 2-4 p.m. Crafting with the Arts 4 Activity Tent Commission 2-11 p.m. Carnival Sponsored by American Santa Maria Meadow Legion Post #867 4-8 p.m. Fire Engine Rides Seymour Ave. by Tennis Courts 5 5-7 p.m. Breakfast Club Main Stage 6 7 p.m. Jalapeno Eating Contest Hosted 7 Mainstage Grounds by El Barrio and H&H Productions 8:30-11 p.m. Disco Circus Main Stage 6 5/6/26 Page 10 of 17 Saturday, July 4, 2025 Map Time Event Location Location 8 a.m. Mundelein Park District’s Offsite Freedom Classic 5k/Walk Santa Maria South Property – 8 9 a.m. Pet Parade & Cute Pet Tricks NW corner of Seymour Ave. and Courtland St. 9-3 p.m. Car Show Santa Maria West Lot 12 Pickleball Tournament – Mixed Kracklauer Park Pickleball 9 10-1 p.m. Doubles Courts 12-11 p.m. Mundelein Munch Courtland Commons 3 Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of 1 12-1 p.m. Kids’ Zone Stage Reptiles 12-3 p.m. Caricature Artist Kids’ Zone Tent 2 BINGO Hosted by Knights of 11 12-3 p.m. Main Tent Columbus Mundelein History Day Hosted by Offsite Heritage Museum – 601 E. 12-5 p.m. the Mundelein Historical Noel Dr. Commission 12:30-1:30 Tighthead Brewing Co. - 161 N. Bags Tournament Registration p.m. Archer Ave. Pickleball Tournament – Kracklauer Park Pickleball 9 1-4 p.m. Women’s Doubles Courts Bags Tournament Hosted by Tighthead Brewing Co. - 161 N. 2 p.m. Tighthead Brewing Company Archer Ave. Jim Gill – A Sing-Along and Play- 1 2 p.m. Along Concert Hosted by Kids’ Zone Stage Fremont Library Face Painting Courtesy of 4 2-4 p.m. Activity Tent Mundelein Queens TBD Hold for Bags Tournament Tighthead Brewing Offsite Carnival Sponsored by American 2-11 p.m. Santa Maria Meadow Legion Post #867 3-7 p.m. Pony Rides 440 E. Crystal St. 10 3-7 p.m. Petting Zoo 440 E. Crystal St. 10 Pickleball Tournament – Men’s Kracklauer Park Pickleball 9 4-7 p.m. Doubles Courts 4-7 p.m. Fire Engine Rides Seymour Ave. by Tennis Courts 5 5-7 p.m. The Four C Notes Main Stage 6 5/6/26 Page 11 of 17  Hot Dog Eating Contest Hosted 7 7 p.m. by Luke’s of Mundelein and H&H Main Stage Grounds Productions 8:30-11 p.m. Judson Brown Main Stage 6 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Sunday, July 5, 2026 Time Event Location Map Location 7-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Hosted by 11 Main Tent Mundelein Fire Association 10-12 p.m. Police Department Community 2 Kids’ Zone Tent Booth 11 a.m. K9 Demonstration Kids’ Zone Stage 1 12-8 p.m. Mundelein Munch Courtland Commons 3 12-3 p.m. BINGO Hosted by Knights of 11 Main Tent Columbus 1 p.m. Parade MHS-Hawley St-Seymour Ave- Offsite Hammond St 2-8 p.m. Carnival sponsored by American Santa Maria Meadow Legion Post #867 3-5 p.m. Petty Kings Main Stage 6 3:30 p.m. Big Bubble Blast Kids’ Zone Tent 2 5 p.m. Hot Wing Eating Contest Hosted 7 by Park Street Restaurant and Main Stage Grounds H&H Productions 6-8 p.m. Soda Main Stage 6 5/6/26 Page 12 of 17  2026 Concerts in the Park Commission Date Performer Food Truck Volunteer Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 5/24/26 Mundelein Jazz Ensemble Ron & JEAN Sweets 5/31/26 The Stingrays Laura Fork N Fry Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 6/7/26 One Foot in the Groove Virginia & JEAN Sweets Johnny Russler & the Beach 6/14/26 Shah Fork N Fry Bum Band Cousins Maine 6/21/26 The Jolly Ringwalds Shah Lobster Smash’D Burgers & 6/28/26 Roger That Shah Fries Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 7/12/26 Classical Blast Shah & JEAN Sweets 7/19/26 Good Clean Fun Shah Fork N Fry Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 7/26/26 Soul Sacrifice Bob & JEAN Sweets Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 8/2/26 Flat Cats Ron & JEAN Sweets Smash’D Burgers & 8/9/26 Guitarra Azul Shah Fries Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 8/16/26 RealTime Noise Shah & JEAN Sweets Page 13 of 17  Shakespeare Summer Shorts: a Midsummer 8/23/26 Showcase Presented by Kerrie Girl’s Got Balls Mundelein Arts Commission & The Kirk Players Emmanuel Burgers and Tacos 8/30/26 Wild Daisy Bob & JEAN Sweets Page 14 of 17  MEMORIAL DAY PARADE LINENUP ***NOT FINALIZED – SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** Police Motorcycle Police and Fire Color Guards Bagpipers Veterans Bus Old #1, possibly with a Veteran riding Mundelein Queens (walking) Knights of Columbus (walking) St. Andrews Cub Scouts #98 (walking) Mundelein Marching Mustangs Band (walking) Two fire trucks or vehicles Police car to close Page 15 of 17 Mundelein’s Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on May 25. The parade forms at the Metra Station and ends at Memorial Park. A remembrance ceremony will take place at Memorial Park immediately following the parade. American Legion Post 867, the Village of Mundelein, and the Mundelein Park and Recreation District are co-hosting this solemn event. AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 2026 Parade (Metra Station – Division St – N. Pershing Ave – Memorial Park) – 10:00AM Parade arrives at Memorial Park – about 10:30AM Opening Prayer – Post Chaplin Richard Hegerle Recognize all Veterans in attendance – Post Commander Bob Poletto Recognize Dignitaries and Officials in attendance – Post Commander Bob Poletto Mayor Meier Comments Memorial Day Speaker – Commander Steve L. Wirt, Commander, Unites States Navy Reserved, Retired Memorial tribute to Mundelein American Legion Members that died since last Memorial Day – Post Service Office Nick Konz Star Spangle Banner – Mundelein High School Marching Mustangs Rifle Salute – Honor Guard Echo Taps – Mundelein High School Marching Mustangs Amazing Grace – Bagpipers Closing Prayer – Post Chaplin Richard Hegerle Ceremony concludes Page 16 of 17 Page 17 of 17