Episodes
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E82 - New Cannabis Dispensary and Parking Updates
In this episode of Mundelein Minute we'll dive into the Village Board meeting held on Monday, November 25, 2024 (sorry it took a week to post this episode!). The board heard a concept presentation from Terrabis, a proposed cannabis dispensary. The board also adjusted parking in the downtown, paid...
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E81 - Tax levy and how it's set
In this episode we're discussing the Village of Mundelein annual tax levy, including amounts and rates as part of the recent Committee of the Whole meeting. We also recap the Village Board Meeting from November 11, 2024.
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E80 - Business Incentive and STAR Grants, and Much More
Episode 80, take 3! It's a short episode but still an important meeting. We heard public commentary on the Miracle in Mundelein Concert and Lure of the Local (which opens this evening!!). We also awarded some grants, paid bills, reviewed final plats for a development and much more. We'll cover it...
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E79 - Grocery Tax Discussion, Street Lights, and Storm Water
We're back in episode 79 to discuss the Finance Committee Meeting regarding the sales and grocery tax. In the Village of Mundelein Board Meeting we discuss a BIG program application and grant award, phase 5 of street light modifications, storm water study for an area that's impacted by flooding,...
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E78 - Developments, Liquor Licenses, and an Arts Center
This week we're talking about the developments at plaza circle, changing some liquor licenses, and a study being conducted for an Arts and Business Center. Tune in to find out more.
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E77 - Talkin' the July 8, 2024 Village of Mundelein Board Meeting
This episode is a bit late but... we're back! Tune in to hear about the happenings of the July 8 2024 Village of Mundelein Board Meeting.
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E76 - Talkin' Water Rates, Lease Space, and More Water
In this episode we'll discuss the Mundelein Village Board Meeting on April 8, 2024, discussing water rates, adding a new community to JAWA - the Village's water supplier, leasing Village owned space, and more.
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E75 - Let's talk Mundelein, New Restaurants, and Developments
In this episode we'll quickly recap the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into more depth on the Village Board Meeting where we discussed a new restaurant, tire shop, trucking business and more. Listen to the podcast on Apple and Andoird podcasts, or listen and watch on YouTube and Facebook.
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E74 - The Mayor's Top Ten and Recapping the Board Meeting
On Monday, February 12, the Board met for a Committee of the Whole for the Mayor's "State of the Village" address. During this meeting he presents a top ten and highlights various topics with a few minutes for Q&A. The meeting is followed by the Board Meeting. In this episode we'll recap both...
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E73 - Bank Triangle Discussion and Board Meeting
On January 22, the Board heard from the Hezner Corporation on plans they designed for the Bank Triangle at the center of Downtown Mundelein. In this episode we talk through some of the plans details and our impressions of what it is and what isn't. We also discuss the short yet important board...
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E72 - Fountain at Plaza Circle?
Recapping two meetings in this episode - The Committee of the Whole where the board discussed designs for plaza circle and a Board Meeting where we heard from a new restaurant paid bills, and said goodbye to a member of the Village's community planning staff.
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E71 - Tax Levy Discussion
The board held a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday prior to the Board Meeting to discuss the tax levy. We scheduled 30 mins and discussed the levy for 45. Today, we're recapping that meeting along with the Village board meeting.
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E70 - Gaming at Park District Golf Course
Episode #70!! This week we're diving into the board meeting on October 23, 2023. During this meeting we had a presentation from the Mundelein Park District regarding their request for video gaming terminals at their golf course. We also appointed several people to various committees and...
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E69 - A Short Episode for a Short Meeting
This past week we had a very short board meeting - just down to business. We did take time to recognize a local business for more than 40 years in Mundelein and appointed a new member to the Economic Development Commission. Tune in to this short episode to stay up on what's happening in…
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E68 - A VERY late episode about... Chickens
This episode was recorded on August 30, 2023 and just made it through the editing process and out to you all. It's not getting cut as it has some important information about a proposed business, important discussion about the business, and finally - chickens! We apologize for delayed episode and...
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E67 - What’s an appropriations ordinance?
We had another short meeting this week but a rather important one as we set the Village's appropriations. Tune in to find out what's happening in Mundelein and our Village's Board.
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E66 - Short Meeting - Important Topics
This episode is several weeks late. Erich here - Sorry! It was filmed on time and never made it to editing. It's a rather short episode as the meeting was rather short, too, or as well call them, transactional. Tune in to find out more!
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E65 - Mundelein’s Largest Downtown Development and more!
In this week's episode we're discussing Mundelein's newest and largest downtown development! We're also talking commission appointments, Loving Day, Pride Month proclamations, and more! Tune in for this short-ish episode and stay up on the Village happenings. #mundelein #municipal #municipalmath
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E64 - A New Board and NINE Swearing Ins
The first board meeting of a new board there was a lot to do! We welcomed Trustee Robin Meier back to the board, celebrated several promotions at the Fire Department, installed several commissioners, and met our new Police Department comfort dog - Millie. On top of all that it's also the…
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S3 | E17 - A NEW Trustee and a Possible Concert
This past week the board welcomed a new Trustee, contemplated a new liquor license classification and large concert, event tax, annexation of property, gave grants to some new businesses, and more! It was a busy board meeting. Stay up on the happenings in Mundelein with this week's minute.
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S3 | E16 - New Zoning Map & Park Street User Agreements
This week's minute has a VERY special guest you'll have to tune in to meet. This episode is quite short, as was the meeting. We adopted the new zoning map, as required to do annually, and we enacted the Park Street User Agreements (spoiler alert: No increase in cost to the businesses).
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S3 | E15 - Plaza Circle Development and a Resignation
This week we're looking at a new development proposed for Mundelein's Plaza Circle. The board agreed to a term sheet which will hopefully lead to further agreements and new apartments, commercial space, and townhomes on our Plaza Circle! Additionally, with the resignation of Trustee Cabachuela…
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S3 | E14 - Short Meeting and Welcoming a New Business
Our 60th episode of Mundelein Minute and we're still discussing our community - the Village of Mundelein. This episode we're looking at the board meeting from Monday, February 27, 2023 and discussing storm water management, Uhaul, bond clearing house, and paying bills. Join us for a quick look at...
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S3 | E13 - Catching up with the Village of Mundelein
We're talking the Mayor's "State of the Village" address and the Mundelein Village Board Meeting on February 13 (sorry we're late!). This meeting we approved an ad-hoc police chief recruitment committee, paid bills, and instituted a noise ordinance. Find out more in this week's video!
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S3 | E12 - Finally... Increased Liquor Control Violations
Let's talk liquor control commission and the sale of alcohol to minors. Over the past 12-18 months the Village of Mundelein has seen an increase in the sales of alcohol to those under 21 - in some cases even being sold by minors to minors. We're addressing it this week with an increase to our...
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S3 | E11 - Carwash
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 -...
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S3 | E10 - Election Packets and Objections
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…
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S3 | E9 - More than 2000+ Homes on over 740 Acres Proposed for Mundelein
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...
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S3 | E8 - Route 53 Land Use Discussion & Village Board Meeting Discussion
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 [email protected].
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S3 | E7 - Discussing the Tax Levy, Inflation, Tonality Brewing, and the November 14th Board Meeting
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...
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S3 | E6 - New Apartment Development & Ongoing Alcohol Sales to Minors
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 - [email protected]
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S3 | E5 - Business Incentive Grant (BIG) Program Awards and Meeting Recap
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.
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S3 | E4 - The Schwenk Show: Recapping the Mundelein Board Meeting on September 12, 2022
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 - [email protected]
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S3 | E3 - New apartments and the AutoLand Group coming to Mundelein
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.
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S3 | E2 - Our shortest podcast for our shortest meeting
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.
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S3 | E1 - WE’RE BACK! Village Board Meeting Recap
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 [email protected]
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S2 | E31 - Police Department Retirements & Village Board Meeting Recap
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!
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S2 | E30 - A New Budget and a Gas Station Discussion
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 [email protected]
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S2 | E29 - Another SURPLUS Budget & Another MILLION into Reserves
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…
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S2 | E28 - Huge New Development Coming to Town
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...
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S2 | E27 - What the Flock?
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!
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S2 | E26 - Made in Mundelein Campaign & Board Meeting Recap
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...
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S2 | E25 - Let’s talk Mundelein, a new statue, and recap the Village Board Meeting
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)...
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S2 | E24 - Discussing the Mundelein Village Board Meeting on Jan. 10, 2022
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...
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S2 | E23 - Let‘s talk TIF, Thornton‘s and the December 13, 2021, Village Board Meeting
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...
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S2 | E22 - GMX / Thornton‘s and a Board Meeting Recap
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 - [email protected]
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S2 | E21 - We had a COW about the tax levy!
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...
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S2 | E20 - Discussing the Mundelein Village Board Meeting on October 25, 2021
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.
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S2 | E19 - Discussing the Mundelein Village Board Meeting on October 11, 2021
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 [email protected]
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S2 | E18 - Illinois Municipal League Conference Recap
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 - [email protected]