Mundelein Minute

In this week's episode the Village is recognizes the retirement of a 27-year admin, Cyndy Peart. We're also discussing a carwash, bill payments, parking changes, and much more. Also - There's an opening on the Mundelein Arts Commission - Time to get involved! As always, if you have questions - hello@mundeleinminute.com  

Join us as we dive into election packets and objections. We though it would be beneficial to explain the process, how it's not personal but rather upholding election integrity, and is a normal part of running for office. Packet pages are presented on screen while discussing the objections and there is a link below to download a copy of each candidate's packet and the objections. Audio Podcast list...

What a night! This week the Village Board heard a presentation from developers who've been working closely with the Wirtz family to create a unique neighborhood that'll be the first of it's kind in Illinois! With more than 2,000 homes of different types with design elements not seen to in today's developments, Ivanhoe Village is proposed with Traditional Neighborhood Designs (TND) to create a walk...

We're back at it and discussing the Route 53 Alternative Land Use Task Force, motions relating to it and the Mundelein Board decision's relating to it. We also discuss the Village Board Meeting held on Monday, November 28, 2022. Questions - email us at hello@mundeleinminute.com.

In this episode we're discussing the Committee of the Whole Meeting where the Board of Trustees considered staff's proposals regarding the tax levy - including an updated EAV (property values), pension amounts, and record inflation. During the Board Meeting, the board considered motions regarding Tonality Brewing, Special Service Area for Oak Creek, and other business. Have questions - hello@munde...

In this episode we're discussing the proposed 166 unit apartment building on Mundelein's Plaza Circle, an ongoing issue of alcohol being sold to minors, and recapping the rest of the Village board meeting on October 24, 2022. Have questions? Send us an email - hello@mundeleinminute.com

This week we're recapping Monday's board meeting and discussing our two most recent Business Incentive Grant (BIG) Program awards. Questions? Let us know below or send us a message.

The Schwenk Show! Worst name ever... We'll stick with Mundelein Minute. With schedule conflicts we're a week late but here to provide an update to the Village Board Meeting on September 12, 2022. Let us know if you have topics you'd like covered or have questions - hello@mundeleinminute.com

This week we're discussing a proposed apartment complex on Butterfield and an existing car dealer moving to Mundelein and taking over the vacant lot on 45. With lots of public commentary we discuss community concerns and how we take that into consideration when reviewing proposals. 

Just at ten minutes, this is one of the quickest Village Board Meetings we've seen - if not the quickest. We still paid bills, bought a few vehicles (important pricing update), contracted some HVAC repairs, and updated a redevelopment agreement and separate plat. 

After several months, WE'RE BACK! Sorry for the break - we just couldn't get schedules to line up to record an episode.  In this week's episode we'll talk about the Board Meeting on Monday, July 25, 2022. Have questions? Send us an email at hello@mundeleinminute.com

This week we're recapping the board meeting. Although a short agenda, we had a lot of pomp and circumstance with the opportunity to say goodbye to two retiring officers - Katie Smith and K9 Titan. We also recognized other officers and a promotion. Busy night!

In this episode we'll discuss the Village Meeting on Monday, April 11. Included - A new budget, payment of bills, gas station text amendment discussion, and more. Have questions? Email us at hello@mundeleinminute.com

Two years in a row the Village of Mundelein is on track for surplus budgets and adding money into reserves! For the first time ever - Sales tax outpaced property tax to become the largest source of revenue for the Village! This budget comes with other great news: increased street budget (and work), capital improvement projects in the works, and for the second year an additional one million dollars...

This week we're discussing the Mundelein Village Board Meeting held on March 28, 2022. During the meeting we brought forward and passed a redevelopment agreement (RDA) for Oak Creek Plaza - a long-blighted property on Mundelein's south side. We also discussed finances, heart monitors, new barber shop (Faded Best), and more!

In this episode we dive into the Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meeting held on Monday, March 14, 2022. We'll discuss the police department's new cameras from Flock, reports from committees and commissions, senior living on Midlothian, and butterflies! 

In this episode we're discussing the Committee of the Whole meeting where A5, the Village marketing company, discusses the visions for the future of the "Made in Mundelein" campaign. We'll also cover the Village Board meeting, discuss downtown development goals, low spending, and a positive nine-month financial report.

This week we discuss our views and the board's vote on the new public art destined for Downtown Mundelein. This new statue will be at the corner of Park & Seymour this coming summer. We also discuss all matters of the Village Board Meeting held on Monday, January 24, 2022. Questions: hello (at) mundeleinminute.com

We're back with the first episode of 2022! This week we're talking about the Village Board Meeting held on January 10, 2022. At the meeting we discussed burying power lines in the downtown area, paid bills, appointed a new commissioner, and more during this quick meeting. Let us know if you have any questions - hello@mundeleinminute.com

This week we discuss the Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meetings held on Monday, December 13, 2021. This is our last meeting of the year as the last meeting was cancelled due to the pending holiday. We discuss the downtown TIF district, Thornton's variances, tax policy, and more.  We'll see you all next year. We wish you a Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! 

We quickly breeze through the majority of the business so we can discuss our views and votes on GMX / Thornton's variances. Looking for just the Thornton's discussion? Skip ahead to: 7:35. As always, we welcome your feedback - hello@mundeleinminute.com

Well that's a clickbait title. Just to clarify, a COW is a Committee of the Whole meeting and yes, we did have a meeting to discuss the tax levy - and more! In this episode it's Trustee Schwenk x2 as we dive into the COW and Village Board Meeting. Spoiler alert, the Mundelein Village Board didn't raise taxes and you may even see a decrease next year!

Another fast episode for another fast board meeting. A bit more business discussed and items worked through but overall a fast meeting. Episode 20 brings Christmas coffee cups for a morning discussion of Mundelein politics for this podcast episode.

A quick episode to recap one of the quickest board meetings ever! This board meeting lasted about 11 minutes and we were still able to get the bills paid and business taken care of. As always, if you have questions please let us know at hello@mundeleinminute.com

In September, several members of the Mundelein Board attended the 108th Annual Illinois Municipal League (IML) Conference in Chicago. In this episode we discuss the conference sessions we attended and some of the lessons we learned. Please reach out with any questions - hello@mundeleinminute.com