June 2016 - Village of Mundelein

VILLAGE OF
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Incorporated in 1909
SUMMER 2016
INSIDE
THIS EDITION
Mundelein Trustees Hire Farr
Associates for Next Phase of
Downtown Planning
Mundelein Police Statue
Dedication Ceremony
Fort Hill Patriotic Celebration!
Municipal Aggregation Update–
ComEd Electrical Rates
Trending Lower
MPD Provides Tips to Combat
Recent Scams
Shop Local!
Mundelein Farmers Market—
A Growing Community Favorite
Village of Mundelein Board of
Trustees Approve FY 17 Budget
Look Inside for your
2016 Mundelein
Community Days
and
Summer Concerts
in the Park Schedules
Message From the Mayor
Summer is officially here and in Mundelein
we celebrate summer with our Farmers
Market, Barefoot Bay Water Park, Park
on Park, Summer Concert Series, and our
beautiful and challenging golf courses, to
name just a few signs of summer!
Community Days
Over the years, Mundelein’s Community
Days festival has earned the reputation of
being one of the best community festivals
in Lake County. A complete schedule of
our upcoming Mundelein Community
Days is in this newsletter. Every year this is
our most attended event and a wonderful
way to celebrate the 4th of July. I’ll be
around the eating area some of the time
each day and I look forward to seeing you
there.
New Arts Commission
The new Mundelein Arts Commission
will combine the vision and goals of the
Human Relations Commission, the Utility
Box Art Review Committee, and the Police
Statue Planning Committee into a single
broad-based arts commission. The group’s
Mission Statement places a greater
emphasis on the arts and using the arts
to communicate Mundelein’s welcoming
spirit. To be considered to serve on the
Mundelein Arts Commission, applicants
should have a background in the arts or
marketing and should apply by July 8.
Please visit the Mundelein website for the
application or stop by the Village Hall.
on July 1 at
10 a.m. at the
Mundelein
Police Station.
This police
officer tribute
will serve as an
enduring and
powerful image
concerning
the selfless
contributions
made by those
in law enforcement on a daily basis. I
applaud Jack and Sue Forshaw and the
Police Statue Committee for their efforts
to ensure the success of this project.
Shop Local. Shop Hawley.
The $10 million Hawley Street reconstruction,
the largest road construction project in
Village history, is currently on schedule and
on budget. This joint project between the
Village and Lake County includes major
utility repairs, water main replacement, spot
sanitary sewer repair, storm sewer capacity
increase on Garfield for improved storm
water conveyance, road reconstruction
and widening. Please continue to visit
the Hawley Street businesses during this
construction and rebuilding phase. Special
thanks to Mundelein’s Tiemart for helping
the Village to promote its “Shop Local.
Shop Hawley.” promotion. If you have not
yet heard, shop the businesses on Hawley
Street and bring your receipt to the Village
Hall for a free pair of Mundelein socks!
Police Statue Dedication
I cordially invite you to the dedication of
our new police statue, “The Protector,”
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SHOPLOCAL.
Shop Local.
Shop Hawley.
SHOPHAWLEY.
The Hawley Street reconstruction, the largest road
construction project in Village history, is currently underway.
The $10 million joint project between the Village and
Lake County includes major utility repairs, water main
replacement, spot sanitary sewer repair, storm sewer
capacity increase on Garfield for improved stormwater
conveyance, road reconstruction and widening.
When complete, Hawley Street will be a beautiful gateway
into Mundelein. There will be a new multi-use path
constructed to facilitate pedestrian traffic to downtown
district from the west and a new traffic signal at California
for improved pedestrian safety near Washington School.
Remember to shop Hawley Street
businesses during construction.
Given the scope of the project, some of the businesses
on Hawley Street have seen a decrease in customers.
Mayor Lentz and the Board of Trustees want to encourage
Mundelein residents to continue to visit the Hawley Street
businesses during this construction and rebuilding phase.
Mundelein Trustees Hire Farr Associates for
Next Phase of Downtown Planning
The Village of Mundelein Board of Trustees recently
approved the hiring of Farr Associates to provide a second
phase of master planning in the downtown area. The study
area can generally be described as north of Hawley Street
and south of Route 176 described as the Station Area North
Study Area. This project will lay the groundwork for a decade
or more of sustained development activity in and around
the downtown.
The starting vision for the project is of a vibrant mixed-use
place featuring new housing, restaurants, and amenities.
This work also builds on the property acquisition already
undertaken in the Study Area by Mundelein.
“We are approaching the next phase of our downtown
development plans from a strong strategic standpoint.
Using the Comprehensive Plan of 2011 and the Downtown
Master Redevelopment Implementation Plan of 2012
as building blocks, we would like to develop a detailed
subarea plan for the area north of Hawley Street. Farr
Associates, the team who authored the Downtown Master
Redevelopment Implementation Plan, has been engaged
and developed a scope of services to assist the Village with
short and long-term planning for the Downtown,” explains
Steve Lentz, Mayor.
“The scope of this project is important on a multitude of
levels, but a few reasons should be highlighted. Foremost,
as negotiations progress with potential developers, it is
necessary to be able to visualize all the components of a
development. Clear visions lead to smoother entitlement
and permitting processes for development,” explains
Amanda Orenchuk, Acting Director, Community
Development.
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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS GIVEN FARR ASSOCIATES
A DETAILED LIST OF DELIVERABLES INCLUDING:
1. Review market changes and provide an overview;
2. Review of the “Bank Triangle;”
3. Conceptual design of a pedestrian overpass that connects the residents
on the east side of the railroad tracks with the Plaza and Metra station;
4. Analyze parcels adjacent to the railroad tracks;
5. Evaluate locations for a performing arts center;
6. Examine land uses and building forms for properties along east
Hawley Street;
7. Provide route recommendations for the Millennium Trail Bike Path and
the North Shore Bike Path;
8. Recommend locations for parking and parking ratios; and
9. Provide conceptual drawings for the East Hawley Street corridor
improvements, taking into account the needs of the business along the
corridor and the pedestrians’ use of the space.
SUMMER 2016
Join Us! Mundelein Police Statue Dedication Ceremony—
Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Mundelein Police Department, 221 North Lake Street
To pay tribute to the Mundelein Police Department’s service to the community, the Mundelein Police Statue Committee, under the leadership of Chair
couple Jack and Sue Forshaw, cordially invites you to the dedication of “The Protector,” a life-sized cast bronze commemorative statue. This police
officer tribute will serve as an enduring and powerful image concerning the selfless contributions made by those in law enforcement on a daily basis.
Mayor Steve Lentz and the Board of Trustees extend their heartfelt thanks to the following donors who made this project possible.
Mundelein Police Statue Supporters
Bill and Joan Abington
Advantage Material Handling
RN and RJ Alfredson
Anonymous
Craig and Debi Belasco
Bill’s Pizza and Pub
Boston Plumbing
Gerald Brin, CPA
Earl and Jeanne Brown
Louis Cairo
Cairo Family
Nancy Cassell
Diane Cinnick
Classic Violins
Consumers Cooperative
Credit Union
Brian Desousa
Patrick Doland
Congressman Robert Dold
Philip and Julie Donner
Dover Straits
Karen and Thomas Fedrigon
First Midwest Bank–Mundelein
Flatout Group, LLC
Jack and Sue Forshaw
Gale Street Inn
Garden Fresh Market
Gilardi Family
Marilyn Gillies
Peggy Gilles
Ron Girard
Tony Glogovsky
Patrick Graham
Grand Dominion, Del Webb
Community Association
Arthur and Marlene Greenberg
Groot Industries
Diane Heins
Dohn and Sharon Herington
Allison Hertel
Jackie Howland
Steven Kaminsky
Ruth Kelly
Charles and Bonnie Khuen
Kirk Players
Knights of Columbus, George
Cardinal Mundelein Council #13267
Albert and Beverly Kristan
Jessica Lange
Juliann Larimer
Larsen Manufacturing
Lauretta’s Italian Bake Shop
Little Miss Mundelein
Loaded Buffalo
John and Donna Lobaito
Luke’s of Mundelein
MacLean-Fogg
Bernie and Ann Marino
Martyka Family
Edward and Elaine Mayer
McDonald’s of Mundelein
Marilyn McInerney
Joan McLoughlin
Medline Foundation
Metropolitan Graphic Arts
Mila Memories
Mundelein Ace Hardware
Mundelein After-School Coalition
Mundelein Citizen Police Academy
Alumni Association
Mundelein Community Days
Commission
Mundelein High School
Mundelein Lions Club
Mundelein Senior Prom Committee
Christine Nagode
National Junior Honor Society of
West Oak Middle School, District 76
Lucile Angel Nettles
Judith Nierman
Northfield Block
Leroy and Patricia Nufer
Jim and Judy Nutschnig
Office Max/Office Depot
Rev. Gerald O’Reilly
George and Harry Orfanos
Jesse and Molly Ortega
Ouimet Family
Harry and Uma Patel
Cynthia Peart
Rob and Jill Powell
John and Sandy Quinn
Laverne Ray
Sandra Riordan Corporate Gifts
Chris Rudolph, CPA
Ruprecht Company
Dorothy Ryan
J.W. Sansone
Santa Maria Del Popolo Church
Sashko Family
John Schwan
Joseph Schwan
Margaret Schwartz
Ray Semple and Family
Sam and Jennifer Sesto
Marilyn Sindles
Terry Skriba
Stephanie Smith-Howard
Nick and Dawn Solideo
Donnie-Marie and Bruce Stupple
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Szatkiewicz
Taste of Paris
Tavern on 60
Tiemart, Inc.
Albert and Beverly Tuhy
Santos and Vicki Villarreal
Visitors to Park on Park, Mundelein
Art Fair, One World Festival, Craft
Beer Festival, Police Bike Rodeo,
Mundelein Days, Concerts in the
Park, and Farmers Market
Keith and Terri Voss
Morton Wallace
Kevin Walsh Realty
Wells Family
Charles and Glenda Williams
Don Wilson
Ralph Witt
Richard and Margaret Witt
Christine Woodard
Join Us! Fort Hill Patriotic Celebration—
Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 9:45 a.m.
Welcome All Veterans!
29th Annual Patriotic Celebration at Fort Hill Heritage Museum, 601 E. Noel Drive (across from Fairhaven School)
Hosted and sponsored by the Historical Society of the Fort Hill Country.
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Steve Lentz ★ Pledge of Allegiance: Mrs. Michelle Lentz
Invocation by: Dr. Brian Paulson, First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville
Honored Guest Speakers: Colin McRae, Former Mundelein Mayor ★ Mark Curran, Jr., Sheriff, Lake County ★ Don Carter, WWII Vet and
Normandy Invasion Participant 72 years ago ★ Dottie Watson, President, Historical Society of the Fort Hill Country, and Curator, Fort Hill Heritage
Museum ★ Commander Wallace Frasier, Mundelein American Legion Post 867 Honor Guard ★ Commander Joe Trimble, Mundelein Veteran of
Foreign Wars Post 7191 Honor Guard
Performances by: Mezzo Soprano Soloist, Jean Cobb and the Antioch Patriotic Wind Ensemble. ★ Museum open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Event includes: 1925 Stoughton Fire Truck-Old Number One and free refreshments.
Historical Society of Fort Hill Country is celebrating its 60th Anniversary! The Annual Patriotic Celebration has been hosted
and sponsored by the Historical Society of the Fort Hill Country for 29 years. Ron Bernardi will provide the Calliope in the
Mundelein Community Days Parade.
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MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION UPDATE
ComEd Electrical Rates Trending Lower—Residents May Want
to Consider Switching Back to Com Ed for Best Rates
In early May, ComEd set new electric rates for the next 12
months—June 2016 to May 2017. The new ComEd rate
will be 6.195¢ per Kilowatt Hour (KWh) for the four summer
months, followed by 6.315¢ for the following eight months.
When blended over the 12 month period the rate is 6.195
cents/KWh. By law Com Ed is allowed to adjust the rate
monthly up, or down, .5 cents. This monthly adjustment
is referred to as the Purchased Energy Adjustment (PEA).
The PEA is intended to adjust for fluctuations in the cost of
energy, which now tends to rise and fall rapidly. This means
he ComEd rate can change each month due to the floating
PEA adjustment. It can range from 5.695¢ to 6.815¢ per
kWh during the next year. A history of Com Ed’s monthly
PEA rates is available on line. The adjustments for the first 6
months of 2016 have been:
January 2016 (-.500)
February 2016 (-.475)
March 2016 (-.357)
April 2016 (-.441)
May 2016 (-.189)
June 2016 +.007
The new low Com Ed rate reflects the significant drop in the
power market, much like the drop that has occurred in the
price of gasoline and other commodities over the last year.
The uncertainty of the Com Ed rates because of the midyear adjustment, and the PEA calculation, was one of the
reasons the Village went with aggregation. As it turned out,
the mid-year price change was able to take advantage of
the good energy market. As a result, the Village pricing for
its aggregation program, 6.781¢/KWh, may no longer be the
best price available to Village residents. We say “may no
longer be best” because if the full .5 cent PEA is added to
the Com Ed monthly, the aggregated rate would be slightly
lower. However, the track record of the PEA tends to trend
lower.
In the interest of good communications, we want residents
to be aware of this change so they can make an informed
decision on whether or not they want to switch back to
Com Ed. It appears that residents likely will be better
served by switching back to ComEd for the duration of the
Village aggregation program (October 2016). The Village
aggregation program has no early termination fee. I you
want to move to the lower ComEd rate may do so with no
penalty by calling the Village’s current supplier, Dynegy, at
1-844-351-7691. (Neither the Village nor ComEd can switch
your account, only Dynegy can.) Residents should have their
ComEd account number on hand when they call.
In September 2015 the Village re-entered the Municipal
Aggregation program and secured a guaranteed 12 month
rate of 6.781 cents per KWh for Mundelein residents. The
aggregated rate is not subject to the energy adjustment.
Message From the Mayor (cont.)
High School Sports
Recently, our local high schools, Mundelein High School
and Carmel Catholic High School, made quite an
impression at the State level! I am very proud that the
Mundelein High School Boys Varsity Baseball Team took
second place at the State Tournament. At Carmel Catholic
High School, the Varsity Girls’ Softball team took fourth
place in State. On behalf of the Village and the Board
of Trustees, I want to congratulate both teams and the
respective coaching staffs for their stellar performances.
We applaud their efforts and thank them for representing
Mundelein in such a fine manner. We are Mundelein Proud!
Craft Beer Festival
Mundelein’s Fourth Annual Craft Beer Festival was another
great success. Despite a rainy, stormy day, the event drew
over 2,000 people, our largest crowd to date! Mundelein has
earned the reputation of hosting one of the finest craft beer
festivals in the area and we look forward to this event every
year. Special thanks to Bruce Dir of Tighthead Brewery and
our own Mundelein Community Connection for all they did
to ensure the event’s success. You make us proud!
Enjoy the Summer and everything Mundelein has to offer!
Steve Lentz
Mayor
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SUMMER 2016
19th Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Fishing Derby Planned
The Mundelein Police Department’s 19th annual Cops ‘n’ Bobbers Fishing Derby is scheduled to be
held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm at St. Mary’s of the Lake Seminary. Parents
bring your kids ages 5–13 and their fishing poles and spend the morning fishing and having fun. The
derby is a great chance for families to have an enjoyable day and interact with Mundelein Police
Department officers.
The pond will be stocked with sun fish. Bait will be provided by the Country Corner store and ILDNR
will have a few fishing poles to use if you do not have your own. There will be a raffle drawing and
prizes for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and the most fish caught. The event is free and the first 100
children will get a free T-Shirt. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park so feel free
to bring a picnic lunch. An adult must accompany all participants.
If you would like more information or to volunteer for this event please contact Officer Rachel
Messina at 847-968-4600 or visit www.mundelein.org/police.
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Sponsors and Participants Sought for Mundelein’s
Fourth Annual One World Festival
To celebrate Mundelein’s rich cultural diversity, the Village of Mundelein,
Mundelein Park & Recreation District, Fremont Public Library District, and
the Mundelein Community Connection have teamed together to host the
Fourth Annual Mundelein One World Festival on Saturday, September 17,
2016 from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The festival will take place at Kracklauer Park,
126 North Seymour Avenue.
Drawing on inspiration from the Skokie Festival of Cultures—one of the
premier ethnic festivals in Illinois—Mundelein’s One World Festival is a
celebration of cultures from around the world through live music, dance,
food, beverages, games, art, and history. It is also an exciting and vibrant
reflection of Mundelein’s unique community. Currently, the One World
Festival Committee is seeking artists, vendors, exhibitors, or anyone that has
an interest in sharing culture to host culturally-themed booths at the festival.
In order for the One World Festival to be successful, it requires additional funding
from corporate sponsorships. Your tax-deductible contribution not only helps to fund
the Festival, but also provides a platform for you to indicate your support of Mundelein
and its cultural diversity.
This year, we are offering three levels of sponsorship with varying visibility opportunities. For a donation of $250, your
company logo will be featured on our posters, flyers, and advertisements. For $500, your logo will be printed larger and will
be at the top of any marketing pieces. And $1,500 will include a large banner with just your company logo to be displayed
prominently at the Festival, as well as a top spot on marketing pieces. All contributors will be included in advertising
materials, newspaper ads, newsletter articles, posters at the event, the Village website, and press releases.
If you have any questions, or would like an application to be a participant or sponsor, please reach out to Colleen Malec,
Associate Planner for the Village of Mundelein, at 847-949-3289 or cmalec@mundelein.org.
The Mundelein STAND-UP Student Task Force
Parents are the greatest influence
in preventing teen drug use.
Research shows teens are less likely to use alcohol and other drugs if:
• They receive high levels of love and support from their family
• They have open and positive communication with their parents or guardian
• Know the risks of drug use
• Have a clear understanding of family rules regarding not using alcohol or
other drugs
Parents have the power to prevent teen drug use by having short and frequent
conversations with their child about not using drugs.
Get tips on talking to your child at wwwmundeleinstandup.org.
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SUMMER 2016
2016 MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS—
Celebrating the Best of Mundelein
Mundelein Community Days opens at Noon, Friday, July 1st and ends after the fireworks, Monday, July 4th. As in past years,
the Mundelein Community Days Committee has worked diligently over the past year to ensure that 2016 is sure to be THE
BEST EVER! There is something for everyone at Mundelein Days—carnival, fireworks (July 4th), parade (July 3rd), food,
music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays and lots of kids activities. You can’t spend the night, but, the days are
packed with all kinds of activities. Don’t miss the fun!
The big change this year will be the new parade route on Sunday, July 3rd. Because of the Hawley construction work, the
parade will use Division Street instead of Hawley. The parade will form in the Metra station parking lot not on McKinley
Street. The parade will exit the Metra station on Division Street, proceed west to Midlothian, north
to Hawley, and west to Mundelein High School. The reviewing stand will be set up on the southeast
corner of Division Street and Lincoln Ave. Organizing the parade in the Metra parking lot has
challenges and will require more volunteers. Anyone interested in serving as a volunteer,
please contact Tami Schafernak at 847-949-3223.
The Miss Mundelein, Junior Miss and Little Miss Mundelein
Pageants will be held in the auditorium at Mundelein High
School, 1350 W. Hawley Street on Sunday June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Admission to the pageants is $4 per person, $2 for children
under 12.
As usual, Mundelein Community Days features popular musical
acts from around the Chicagoland area covering all musical styles
including Soul (R-Gang), Rock/Funk (Samadhi Vibe), Latin
(Contrabanda), Blues (Howard and the White Boys), Roots Rock
(Adam Ezra Group), Top 40 (Final Say), Acoustic (John Metzger
& Two Easy), Country (Back Country Roads), and Country Rock
(Bella Cain). The finale on Monday night, July 4th by Bella Cain is
sure to be a showstopper.
For additional information about the
events, food vendors, sponsors, and
all contest applications please go to
www.mundelein.org and click on the
2106 Mundelein Community Days tab
at the top of the front page.
We’ve planned something for
everyone at Mundelein
Community Days. It is a
great community festival
for the entire family.
Be sure to make this
extravaganza part of
your weekend plans!
JULY 1-4
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
ON NEXT PAGE.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 26
M U N D E L E I N C O M M U N I T Y D AY S E V E N T S
6:30 p.m.
Little, Junior & Miss Mundelein Pageants
(Admission to pageants is $4 per person, $2 for
children under 12) | Mundelein High School
Sponsored by Tiemart
FRIDAY, JULY 1
10 a.m.
Noon–1 p.m.
Noon–11 p.m.
1–4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4–8 p.m.
5–7 p.m.
5–11 p.m.
8:30–11 p.m.
Police Statue Dedication | Police Department
Park District Dancers | Gazebo Stage
Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria Meadow
Music Under the Tent | John Metzger; Two Easy
Sponsored by Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Introduction of Mundelein Pageant Queens
Mainstage
Fire Engine Rides | Seymour by Tennis Courts
R Gang–R&B, Funk & Soul | Mainstage
Sponsored by TRES Real Estate Services, LLC
Carnival | Sponsored by American Legion Post #867
Samadhi Vibe–Rock, Funk, Soul & Blues | Mainstage
Sponsored by Grease Monkey
SATURDAY, JULY 2
9 a.m.
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
9:45 a.m.
10 a.m.
Noon–3 p.m.
Noon–4 p.m.
Noon–5 p.m.
Noon–5 p.m.
Pet Parade & Cute Pet Tricks | Kracklauer Park
Sponsored by McDonald’s of Mundelein,
Pet Factory & Shear Paradise Pet Salon
Car Show | Santa Maria West Parking Lot
Sponsored by Audio Supply, Mac-Lean Fogg,
Gewalt-Hamilton & Consumers Credit Union
29th Annual Patriotic Celebration | Ft. Hill Heritage
Museum, 601 E. Noel Drive | Hosted & Sponsored
by the Historical Society of Fort Hill Country
Senior Horseshoe Tournament | Crystal Street &
Lincoln Avenue | Hosted by Bill Chapman
Bingo | Main Tent
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Kids Crafts | Gazebo Grounds
Sponsored by Michaels Arts & Crafts
Civic Day | Activity Tent
Community Organization Information
Monkey Bridge | Boy Scout Troop 198
OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF
MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS
DISTRIBUTED BY KLOSS DISTRIBUTORS
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Noon–11 p.m.
1 p.m.
2–3 p.m.
2–4 p.m.
2–11 p.m.
3–4 p.m.
3–7 p.m.
4–5 p.m.
4–5 p.m.
4–8 p.m.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
8:30–11 p.m.
Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria Meadow
Horseshoe Tournament | Crystal Street &
Lincoln Avenue | Hosted by Bill Chapman
Magician | Gazebo Stage
Sponsored by Carr Law Firm, LLC
1023 XLC Appearance
Carnival | special tickets 2-5 p.m.
Sponsored by American Legion Post #867
Mariachi Morelos | Courtesy of Taco &
Burrito Express
Pony Rides | Sponsored by Bill’s Pizza & Pub
& Garden Fresh Market
Yoga Demonstration | Gazebo Stage
Sponsored by Total Body Yoga
Jalapeno Eating Contest | Mainstage
Courtesy of El Barrio Restaurant
Fire Engine Rides | Seymour by Tennis Courts
Contrabanda–Latin, Jazz & Salsa | Mainstage
Sponsored by Kovitz, Shifrin, Nesbit Law Offices
Howard & The Whiteboys–Blues | Mainstage
Sponsored by Ruprecht Company
SUNDAY, JULY 3
7–11:30 a.m.
9–11:30 a.m.
9 a.m.–Noon
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Noon–11 p.m.
Noon–3 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
2–11 p.m.
4 p.m.
4–6 p.m.
5–7 p.m.
8–11 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast | Main Tent
Sponsored by Mundelein Fire Association
Mini Caricatures by Tegan | Main Tent
Ceramics Painting | Activity Tent
Sponsored by Color Me Mine
Kids Crafts | Activity Tent
Sponsored by Home Depot
Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria Meadow
Bingo | Main Tent
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
McNulty Irish Dancers | Gazebo Stage
Mundelein Community Days Parade
Division Street
Carnival | Sponsored by American Legion Post #867
Juggler/Stiltwaker | Festival Grounds
Kids Crafts | Gazebo Grounds
Sponsored by Debbie’s Floral
Adam Ezra Group–Roots Rock | Mainstage
Sponsored by Groot Industries
Final Say–Top 40 Classics | Mainstage
Sponsored by Alef Sausage
Hampton Reserve, Loch Lomond, and
Longmeadow Residents—Please Take Note
The Annual Freedom Classic Race, hosted by Mundelein Park and
Recreation District will be held on Monday, July 4th. Residents along
the race route will have limited access from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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MONDAY, JULY 4
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HELP MAKE
MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS POSSIBLE:
8 a.m.
American Legion Post #867
Betty Hurmis
Bill Chapman
Color Me Mine
Consumers Credit Union
Debbie’s Floral
DiCarlo’s Liquors
Dottie Watson
El Barrio Restaurant
Greg’s Frozen Custard
Historical Society of Fort Hill Country
Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar
Home Depot
K-9 Playtime
Karen Bost
Keumgang MAA
Knights of Columbus
LMV Kiwanis Club
Marilla Milner
McNulty Irish Dancers
Michael’s Arts & Crafts
Mundelein Business Alliance
Mundelein CERT Team
Mundelein Community Connection
Mundelein Fire Association
Northern Lakes Arts Collective
Mundelein Parks & Recreation District
Mundelein Soccer
Noon–11 p.m.
Noon–3:30 p.m.
1–3 p.m.
1:30–2:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
2–11 p.m.
3 p.m.
3–4 p.m.
4–5 p.m.
4–7 p.m.
5–7 p.m.
8:30–11 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Mundelein Park District’s Freedom Classic 5K Run/
Walk & ½ Mile Youth Run
Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria Meadow
Balloon Twister | Gazebo Stage
Sponsored by Medline Industries, Inc.
Face Painting | Gazebo Grounds
“Bags” Registration
Watermelon Eating Contest | Gazebo Grounds
Sponsored by LMV Kiwanis Club
Carnival | special tickets 2-5 p.m.
Sponsored by American Legion Post #867
“Bags” Tournament | Kracklauer Park Tennis Courts
Sponsored by Ace Hardware
Pie Eating Contest | Activity Tent
Taekwondo Demonstration | Gazebo Stage
Sponsored by Keumgang MAA
Fire Engine Rides | Seymour by Tennis Courts
Back Country Roads–Country | Mainstage
Sponsored by Mundelein Community Bank
Bella Cain–Country Rock | Mainstage
Sponsored by Flatout Group
Fireworks
O Salon & Spa
Pine Meadows Golf Course
Santa Maria del Popolo
Taco & Burrito Express
Tavern On 60
Terri Voss
Total Body Yoga
Tricia Sample
Village Homesteading
MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY
DAYS COMMISSION
Margaret Resnick, Chairman
Wally Frasier
Gary Gunther
Vern Lappe
Karrie Newby
Shah Quaiyoom
Phil Siembal
Mike Flynn, Village Liaison
2016 MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS SPONSORS
Special thanks to all businesses and individuals who help to make Mundelein Community Days a great community event!
Smile Maker Dental Center
Gale Street Inn
PLATINUM CONTRIBUTORS
BRONZE CONTRIBUTORS
Summers Carpet & Tile, Inc.
Gem Spa
($500+)
($2,000+)
Alef Sausage
American Legion Post #867
Flatout Group
Grease Monkey
Ruprecht Company
GOLD CONTRIBUTORS
($1,500+)
Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Groot Industries, Inc.
Kovitz, Shifrin, Nesbit Law Offices
Mundelein Community Bank
TRES Real Estate Services, LLC
SILVER CONTRIBUTORS
($1,000+)
Ace Hardware
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Audio Supply, Inc.
Bill’s Pizza & Pub
Carr Law Firm, LLC
Consumers Credit Union
Garden Fresh Market
Gewalt-Hamilton Associates, Inc.
MacLean-Fogg Company
McDonald’s of Mundelein
Medline Industries, Inc.
Pet Factory, Inc.
Tiemart
Action Fence Contractors, Inc.
Ahlstrand Marine
Dover Straits Restaurant
K-9 Play Time
Kane, McKenna & Associates
Mundelein Crossings
Shopping Center
Mundelein Foot & Ankle
Northfield Block
NorthSide Community Bank
RHMG Engineers, Inc.
Rust-Oleum Corporation
Sysmex America, Inc.
Weston Solutions, Inc.
COPPER CONTRIBUTORS
($100+)
Accounting Freedom, Ltd.
Accuvision
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Bee Realty
Behm Enterprises, Inc.
Best Car Care II
Century 21 Kreuser & Seiler, Ltd.
College of Lake County
Edward Jones–Amy Poduch &
Jim Glenn
Fairhaven Auto
Gustafson Body Shop
Hawley Partners
Hong Kong Chop Suey
HR Green, Inc.
Hydraulic Services & Repairs
Illinois Vehicle Insurance Agency
Joel E. Fiorelli–State Farm
Insurance Agency
John Lucente’s Barber Shop
KI-Martial Arts
Kristan Funeral Home
Lake County Vision Care
Luke’s of Mundelein
McCabe Automotive Restoration
Monica’s Mexican Restaurant
Mundelein Montessori School
Mundelein Tobacco
Peter Baker & Son Co.
Probuilt Professional Lighting
Ray’s Bike & Mower, Inc.
Rock Chevrolet
Ron’s Mundelein Hobbies
Shear Paradise Pet Salon
Signs Now Mundelein
Taco & Burrito Express
Tacos El Norte
Taylor Rental Center
The Carpet Corner
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE
VIP TENT SPONSORS
Greg’s Frozen Custard
Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar
Tavern on 60
MUNCH VENDORS
Angel’s Catering
Bill’s Pizza
Brothers BBQ
Dairy Queen
El Barrio Restaurant
El Cabrito
El Campeon
Lee Concessions
Luke’s of Mundelein
Paleteria y Neveria El Primo
Taco & Burrito Express
Tamales Diana
Wa-Pa-Ghetti’s Pizza
2016
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M U N D E L E I N C O M M U N I T Y D AY S E V E N T S
SUMMER 2016
MundeleinINSIDER
Shop Local! Mundelein Farmers Market—
A Growing Community Favorite
The 2016 Mundelein Farmers Market, organized and hosted by Mundelein Community
Connection, is now open every Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m and will continue through October 14
in the parking lot adjacent to Santa Maria Del Popolo School.
Enjoy farm fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh baked breads and muffins; delicious meats, cheeses,
eggs, fish, shrimp and mushrooms. Over 28 vendors are participating in this great community
initiative. Many of the vendors have been with the market since it began in 2011.
Please support your 2016 Mundelein Farmers Market Vendors:
Arnold’s Farm
The Cheese Peddler
The Cheese People
Apple Holler
DTB Woodworks
Felix Famous Cookies
Four Elements
Geneva Lakes
Holcomb Hollow
Jilly Cakes
Maggie’s Munchies
Mediterranean Specialty
My Flavor It! Place
Nanas Rum Cakes
Pampered Chef
Pappardelle’s Pasta
Popcorn Jester
The Posh Posie Petaler
Princeola’s Treats
Pure Water Aquaponics
Sharpening by Dave
Schwake Stone
Suzy’s Swirl
Taste of Paris
Tastefully Simple
Tony Cannoli
Tony Dogs
Twin Gardens
Waterfall Glen Soaps
Wildtree
For more information on the Mundelein Farmers Market, please visit www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org or contact
Gary Gunther, Market Manager, at 847-867-6628 or by email: mundeleinmarket@gmail.com.
Concerts in the Park Summer Series
Now Underway
Mundelein’s Summer Concert in the Park series is underway. Concerts take place every
Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Kracklauer Park through August 21st. Concert
organizers carefully research and screen all bands to ensure high quality professional talent
and a wide variety of music. The “Ravinia” picnic-style environment adds to the great vibe. All
concerts are FREE so invite your friends and neighbors to the concert, bring some snacks and
drinks and have an enjoyable evening in the park.
If you don’t want to bring food, Tony’s Hot Dogs and Taste of Paris will have a great variety of food available for purchase.
Great music…great food…great company…See you Sunday afternoon at the park! The Concerts in the Park summer series
is sponsored by the Mundelein Community Days Commission, Mundelein Park District and the Village of Mundelein. For
more information please call 847-949-3200.
2016 CONCERTS IN THE PARK SCHEDULE
June 19
Flat Cats (Swing, Jazz & Blues)
June 26
Special Consensus (Bluegrass)
July 1-4
Mundelein Community Days
July 10
One Foot in the Groove
(Horn Driven Rock Band)
August 7
B-Side Band
(Rock ‘N Roll, Funk and Soul)
July 17
Wild Daisy (Country)
August 14
Brass From The Past (60’s, 70’s and 80’s
Motown, R & B, Funk and Soul)
July 24
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
July 31
Hurricane Gumbo
(New Orleans Zydeco)
10
August 21
Comstock Lode Band (Country Rock)
2:30–4 p.m.
Woody’s
Tree Service
Your Hosts The Chioles Family
847-362-55455
RIBS X STEAK X SEAFOOD X CHOPS
Lunch and Dinner Parties Available
Complete Tree Service
ice
10% DISCOUNT
Closed Mondays
935 Diamond Lake Road • Mundelein
www.galest.com
(847) 566-1090
woodys@woodystreeservice.comcastbiz.net
Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics, S.C.
Orthopedic and Spinal Surgeons
Sports Medicine
Jay L. Levin, M.D.
David M. Zoellick, M.D.
David A. Schafer, M.D.
Martin P. Lanoff, M.D., Physiatrist
www.aportho.com
ACTION FENCE
CONTRACTORS, INC.
(847) 949-6690
945 Tower Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
www.actionfence.com
555 Corporate Woods Pky • Vernon Hills, IL
847-634-9400 • 224-372-7880
John Lucente’s Barber Shop
Contact Dan Hrdi to place an ad today!
DHrdi@4LPi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2562
Mon. Tues. 7-6, Thurs. 7-6, Fri. 7-6,
Sat 6-2, Closed Wed.
452 North Lake St.
(Rt. 45 North of Hawley)
Mundelein, IL
(847) 566-1587
Celebrating 35th Year in Mundelein
604 North Lake St. • Mundelein
847-566-8879
$3.00 Off any
Extra Large Pizza
TAYLOR
RENTAL CENTER
Home Owners
Contractors
Party Planners
Lakewood
Crematorium
~ Serving All Faiths ~
946 S. Lake Street
847-949-0500
www.taylorrentalmundelein.com
Amy M Poduch, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
Jim Glenn, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
712 S Rt 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-566-5530
13 East Park Street
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-949-1277
In your time of need...
847-566-5380
* Direct Cremations
* Memorial Services
* Private Viewings
624 S. Lake Street
28835 North Herky Drive
Suite #217
Lake Bluff, Illinois
847/362-3303
www.edwardjones.com
609 E. Hawley St.
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-566-1100
Serving our communities
since 1962
www.acehardware.com
TOWNLINE
362 Townline
i Rd
Rd, Mundelein
Your Flooring Design Center
847-566-5990
NANCY PIASECKI
907 Diamond Lake Rd.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Assistant Vice President
thecarpetcorner@yahoo.com
www.carpetcornerfloors.com
800 N Rt 83 • Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone 847-837-8883
www.nscombank.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30
Sat 10-4
Call 847-996-0888
for information on our
Senior Care Giving Services
DENTAL CARE
• Birthday Parties
• Corporate Parties • Leagues
• Billiards • Cosmic Bowling
Bowl For $1.99 With First Game FREE
900 S. Lake St.
http://lakesidelanes.net
847.949.5700
For ad info. call at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Dra. Gelena Roytman, DDS
Dra. Mayya Bakman, DDS
847-566-8585
• Atención de Emergencia/Atención de Noche
• Aceptamos la Mayorla de los seguros dentales
y Ayuda Publica
• Servicio para Adultos y Ninos
• Endodoncia, Extracciones, Coronas y Veneers,
Dentaduras/Placas, Rellenos
Primera Tratamiento 25% Descuento
Village of Mundelein
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Take Note—
Village Reminders–Notes–Accolades
Independence Day
Blood Drive Planned
Please participate in the Mundelein
Fire Department’s Independence Day
Blood Drive on July 3 from 1 p.m. to
7 p.m. at the fire station-1000 North
Midlothian Drive. Every donor receives
a chance to win an autographed Corey
Crawford Blackhawks Jersey!! If you
bring a new donor you will receive
FIVE additional chances to win the
Blackhawks Jersey. No appointments
necessary, however, appointments are
available at www.lifesource.org.
based on a number of factors including:
light trap levels, nuisance complaints,
weather conditions, and coordination
with Libertyville and Vernon Hills.
Mundelein Outlines Mosquito
Control Plan
Spraying is done for the entire
community, we are not able to spray
single neighborhoods. The nuisance
mosquito levels around town will vary.
Heavily wooded or marshy areas,
especially on the west side of town
are more prone to mosquito activity.
Typically, the first spraying is done
in late June. It is difficult to provide
advance notice of spraying.
But,
depending on the amount of advance
notice we receive, we will use the Village
website, Facebook page or the Friday
e-newsletter to notify the community.
For mosquito control throughout
Mundelein, the Village contracts with
Clarke Environmental, Inc. Much of
the control activity is focused on “prehatch” treatment, killing the mosquito
larvae before they hatch. These activities
include: treating wetlands breeding
areas, using public and private catch
basin applications, releasing mosquito
fish into select lakes, and monitoring of
mosquito levels from light traps.
Residents who would like to be notified
in advance of a scheduled treatment,
or would like to have the spray turned
off in front of their house, are asked
to call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at
1-800-942-2555. If you think you may
have a mosquito breeding area on your
property, please contact the hotline.
They will send someone out to check
the area and treat the site if breeding
mosquitos are found.
In spite of the efforts to reduce mosquito
larvae, when conditions are right,
mosquitos will reach nuisance levels.
When that occurs, the Village schedules
a community-wide spraying to control
the adult mosquito population. Three
community-wide sprays are budgeted
for the year. The decision to spray is
Curfew Ordinance Now
In Place
Now that schools are out for the
summer, please heed this reminder
about Mundelein’s Curfew Ordinance.
Curfew hours for children under 17
years old are Sunday-Thursday from 11
p.m. to 6 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday
from Midnight to 6 a.m. In addition,
drivers under 18 may not operate a
motor vehicle between the hours of
10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through
Thursday, and between 11 p.m. and 6
a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Neighborhood Watch
Meetings
The Mundelein Police Department
is setting up Neighborhood Watch
Meetings for the summer and fall
months. Please call 847-968-4600 and
ask for the Crime Prevention Office if you
are interested in hosting or attending.
Important Security Reminders
The Mundelein Police Department
encourages residents to be mindful
of important security measures to
be taken in neighborhoods, homes,
and automobiles. Residents must be
diligent in locking up cars, garages,
and residences. Do not leave laptops,
cell phones, and other expensive
equipment in your automobile which
would be visible to the passerby. Be
sure to report any suspicious behavior
or people in your neighborhood. The
non-emergency phone number to the
Police Department is 847-968-4600 and
call 911 in an emergency.
MPD Provides Tips to Combat Recent Scams
PROBLEM–Residents are receiving telephone calls from
someone claiming to be from the internal revenue Service
(IRS) threatening to have them arrested, deported, or
revoking their business and/or driver’s license if immediate
payment is not made.
PROBLEM–Law Enforcement Solicitation of Money (i.e.
Fraternal Order of Police) – Residents may receive a
telephone call from someone claiming to be from the
Fraternal Order of Police, or another law enforcement
agency, soliciting funds.
SOLUTION–Never wire money to anyone, person or
business, unless their identity has been confirmed and it
is not unordinary. When in doubt, contact the Mundelein
Police Department.
SOLUTION–Call the local police department and verify its
legitimacy. Never provide social security numbers, credit
card or banking information over the phone.
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SUMMER 2016
Mundelein Police Department to Participate in
National Night Out Celebration!
The Mundelein Police Department invites you to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “33rd Annual
National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event on August 2, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Santa Maria Del
Popolo parking lot located at the corner of Seymour and Courtland.
At the event kids can participate in tie-dye t-shirt making, fire engine rides provided by the MFD and other games hosted
by Target. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a K-9 demonstration with Titan. Later in the evening, concessions will be available
and families can begin to take their places on the lawn. Upon dark, the feature movie, Zootopia, will be played on a
45-foot screen.
National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began as an effort to promote
involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood
camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are
organized and fighting back.
For more information please visit www.mundelein.org/police
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We offer flowers, plants, and accessories for:
• Weddings • Birthdays • Funerals • School and Special Events.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
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Phone: (847) 566-1899 Toll Free: (866)-566-1899
Fax: (847) 566-1957
4 W Hawley • Mundelein
MUNDELEIN, IL
Since 1991
847-918-7720
Website: www.floweramamundelein.com
Email: orders@floweramamundelein.com
45 YEARS IN BUSINESS
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REPAIR SPECIALISTS
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(847) 362-0850
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Chicago Style Sandwiches
551 N. Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-566-9798
lukesofmundelein.com
Famous for our Homemade Italian Beef!
Mundelein Automotive, Inc.
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“Tex Mex Food”
“Come taste the Secret
To Our Success”
www.elbarriorestaurant.com
For ad info. call at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Serving the Mundelein area Since 1976
• Tune-Ups • Brakes • Mufflers • Shocks • Transmissions
• Emission Repairs • Alignments & More!
(847) 949-1480
15 E. Maple, (Rt. 176 & Seymour)
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Village of Mundelein
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Public Works and Engineering
Summer Initiatives
PHONE
NUMBERS
(All area codes are 847 unless otherwise noted)
Village Hall .............................................. 949-3200
Mayor Steve Lentz ................................. 949-3209
Village Administrator’s Office
John Lobaito ......................................... 949-3225
Building Department .............................. 949-3283
Director Peter Schubkegel, Sr.
Community Development Department 949-3282
Acting Director Amanda Orenchuk
Customer Service Office ........................ 949-3283
Finance Department
Director Doug Haywood....................... 949-3246
Water Billing............................................ 949-3245
Public Works/Engineering Department
Director Adam Boeche ......................... 949-3270
Village Engineer Bill Emmerich ............. 949-3220
Police Department
Public Safety Director Eric Guenther (Police & Fire)
Emergency .................................................. 9-1-1
Non-Emergency & TTY ......................... 968-4600
Fire Department
Chief Deputy Fire Chief Ben Yoder
Emergency .................................................. 9-1-1
Non-Emergency .................................... 949-3260
Non-Emergency TTY ............................. 949-3262
Trustee Dawn Abernathy ......................... 393-7918
Trustee Holly Kim ..................................... 984-0641
Trustee Dakotah T. Norton ...................... 363-5286
Trustee Bill Rekus ..................................... 691-5606
Trustee Kerston Russell ............................ 840-0758
Trustee Raymond Semple ........................ 566-0835
Mundelein Insider is a publication of:
The Village of Mundelein
300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
Village Hall Hours M-F 8 a.m.—5 p.m.
Copyright 2015
(No reproduction without permission and credit line)
Steve Lentz
Katy Timmerman
Dawn Abernathy, Holly Kim,
Dakotah T. Norton, Bill Rekus,
Kerston Russell,
Raymond Semple
Village Administrator
John Lobaito
Assistant Administrator Michael A. Flynn
Mayor
Village Clerk
Trustees
Editor
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Dawn Jenich
ROAD CONSTRUCTION—Construction activity is at its peak throughout
the Village. There are several projects impacting major roadways in the
community. Hawley Street, Route 176, and Lake Street all have activity
scheduled throughout the summer. Please take extra precaution while
traveling these routes.
WASTEWATER PLANT TOURS—The Village owns and operates one of
the area’s most advanced reclamation facilities. To schedule a visit to this
award-winning facility, contact (847) 949-3275.
TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL—Public Works crews will be working with
contractors to trim healthy trees and replaced diseased ones from the
public parkways. For specific locations, visit the Mundelein website at
http://www.mundelein.org/post/parkway-tree-trimming-program-begin
SPECIAL EVENT PREPARATION—There are many wonderful events
to enjoy during the summer season. PW&E is proud to assist in site
preparation, traffic control, and event management for the Craft Beerfest,
Community Days, Park on Park, and other top tier entertainment
opportunities in the Village.
MULCH AVAILABLE—Double processed, shredded mulch is available for
free at the Public Works Complex at 440 East Crystal Street. Please bring
your own shovel and container to load. The mulch can be accessed during
weekdays and weekends.
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY—Adopt-a-Highway is now available to residents for
local Village roads contact Public Works 847-949-3270 for more information
WATER CONSERVATION—Water conservation is in effect; outdoor water
use should be used appropriately (even-odd east-west of Route 45).
2016 Road Program
This year, the Village’s annual road improvement program will be focused in
the Loch Lomond subdivision. The roads targeted for improvement include
the following:
• Lomond Dr. (Killarney Pass-Beach) • Lucerne Ct. (Lomond Loop)
• Dublin Dr. (Firth-Highland)
• Raleigh Rd. (Firth-Highland)
• Firth Rd. (Lomond-Raleigh)
In addition to these rehabilitation projects, the Village has also allocated
funding toward resurfacing of various roads throughout the Village to
address issues with the pavement surface. The roads are as follows:
•
•
•
•
Pershing Av.
Valley Forge Ct.
Bunker Hill Ct.
Beckett Crossing Ct.
All work is scheduled for completion by the end of October, including
parkway restoration. If you have any questions about the details of the
project or notice deficiencies during the construction, please contact
Public Works and Engineering at (847) 949-3220.
SUMMER 2016
Village of Mundelein Board of Trustees
Approve FY 17 Budget
At the April 25, 2016 Board Meeting,
the Mundelein Board of Trustees
approved the Fiscal Year 2017 $55
million budget. The proposed revenue
for FY2017 is $44 million compared to
a $43 million budgeted revenue for
FY16. Budgeted expenditures for FY17
are $55 million. The approved budget
is about $2 million less than last fiscal
year. The additional money spent
for capital items will originate from
planned use of reserves.
General Fund expenditures are
budgeted to be $26 million—$1
million increase from the past
year budgeted expenditures of
$25,000,000. There will be no increase
in property tax revenue for the fifth
consecutive year. In other words, no
additional tax dollars will be collected
than in fiscal year 2013. General Fund is
referred to the operating fund because
all salaries and operating expenses –
commodities (not capital expenditures)
are accounted for in the General Fund
for all departments of the Village except
for the Water and Sewer Divisions.
“I want to acknowledge Village
Administrator John Lobaito and Chief
Financial Officer Doug Haywood for
the effort they put into the budget
process. While I am pleased to present
a balanced budget to the Board, the
$2.5 million in unfunded requests, that
needed to be made in order to get to
a balanced budget, is not sustainable
over the long term. Eventually, these
reductions will negatively impact our
infrastructure and level of service,”
explains Steve Lentz, Mayor.
Some of the unfunded requests include:
Downtown Beautification ($50,000
reduction), LED Streetlights ($650,000),
Gateway Signage ($125,000 reduction),
Personnel Requests: Battalion Chief,
Patrol Officer, Firefighter/paramedic,
Firefighter/paramedic
Contract
Employee ($425,000 reduction).
The Village of Mundelein will increase
Water/Sewer rates with an effective
date for bills issued on June 1. There
will be a .60 increase to the unit price,
adding $22 annually for the minimum
water user (6 units). Mundelein bills
water in units and not gallons.
The water rate increase is part of a
planned increase to generate necessary
revenue to fund capital improvements
to the system. The rate increase is as
follows: Proposed minimum water
user $50.32 per bi-monthly bill ($49.44
in summer, $50.64 in non-summer);
Current minimum user $46.80 per bimonthly bill ($45.84 in summer, $47.04
in non-summer). Current annualized
rate $7.80 per 750 gallons ($7.64
summer, $7.84 non-summer), proposed
$8.40 annualized ($8.24 summer, $8.44
non-summer).
“Mundelein’s
proposed
budget
addresses the most pressing needs
of the community—improving public
infrastructure and maintaining excellent
service delivery to the community. The
management team has a strong sense
of fiscal accountability to the taxpayers
and the proposed budget was drafted
with no new property taxes. Much
credit is owed to the staff for their
diligence and responsible approach
with the FY17 budget,” said John
Lobaito, Village Administrator.
“With each budget cycle, our goal is
to look for ways to minimize increases
in property taxes and fees for our
residents and businesses, as much
as possible. Over the last decade,
the Village’s spending has increased
annually less than 2% due to ongoing
productivity and efficiency efforts. As
some revenues have declined since
2008, Mundelein officials have worked
diligently to help keep operating
spending down and cut capital
expenditures wherever possible,”
Lobaito added.
Some of the $15 million budgeted for capital improvements
will be utilized for the following projects:
o Route 60/83/176 intersection improvements ($4 million)
o West Hawley utility improvements ($1.5 million-VOM Share)
o $4.1 million 2017 Street Program
o New Gateway signage for the community ($200 K) to reflect the
Village’s new brand
o Continued spending to improve downtown
o New hires planned: 1-Community Service Officer-MPD
o $100,000 for Business Incentive Grant (BIG) program.
o Infrastructure improvements in the downtown to include
sidewalk replacement, curb repairs, landscaping, and
streetscape improvements
o $300,000 budgeted for forestry activities. Removal of emerald ash
borer and replacement trees.
o Parking Lot Rehabilitation $100,000
o Veteran’s Memorial $200,000
o Downtown Beautification-East Hawley $100,000
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VILLAGE OF
Mundelein
Incorporated in 1909
300 Plaza Circle
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: 847-949-3200
Fax: 847-949-0143
Email: info@mundelein.org
Website: www.mundelein.org
Village Hall Hours: M-F 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
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847-566-0001
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839 S. Lake St.
847-566-0033
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550 North Midlothian, Suite 100
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
847-566-9030
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Grayslake, Illinois 60030
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