Mundelein Minute

S2 | E16 - Western Slopes Stormwater Ribbon Cutting

The Western Slopes Stormwater "Big Dig" project is complete! This project was four years in the making, cost more than $9M, included land swaps, park creation, multiple easements, and nearly a half-mile worth of 7 foot box culverts being buried. It's officially done! 

S2 | E15 - Utility Tax Discussion & Village Board Meeting Recap

This week we take on a controversial topic - Utility Tax. We discuss our opinions and votes and we welcome your feedback. We also discuss the overall board meeting held on August 23, 2021. 

S2 | E14 - Sundance Saloon and a Village Board Meeting Recap

We're a week behind but still recording! Sorry! This week we explore last week's Mundelein Village Board Meeting, including: liquor license changes, a special use permit for Sundance Saloon, bill payments, and more.  Also, a shoutout to Mundelein Village Planner Taylor Wegrzyn for his planning and execution of the Mundelein Grand Prix!

S2 | E13 - Public Commentary Policy, New Mundelein Restaurant and a Village Board Meeting Recap

This week we discuss the Village's new public commentary policy, a new restaurant coming to Mundelein, and fully recap the Village Board Meeting held on July 26, 2021. Questions? Emails us at hello@mundeleinminute.com

S2 | E12 - Recapping the Village Board Meeting on July 12, 2021

With this week's episode we recap the Village Board Meeting and discuss a new brewery coming to Mundelein, electric aggregation, storage rental fees, and more. We moved this week's episode to zoom to try a new format. Let us know if you have any questions - hello@mundeleinmintues.com 

S2 | E11 - Recapping the Village Board Meeting on June 28, 2021

This week we recap the board meeting on June 28, 2021. Diving into the agenda, we discuss an emotional outstanding citizen award, upcoming sale of village property, Starbucks variances, and more. If you have questions, send us an email - hello@mundeleinminute.com

S2 | E10 - Community Building With The Turquoise Table

With our tenth episode we move the podcast outside to introduce The Turquoise Table - an initiative to spend time in your front yard in an effort to get to know your neighbors and build a community. We talk about where it started, the book, and the ideas behind the initiative. Join us at a #TurquoiseTable and become #FrontYardPeople with us.

S2 | E9 - Recapping the Village Board Meeting on June 14, 2021

During this week's board meeting we introduced three promotions at the Mundelein Fire Department, reviewed a presentation for a new Starbucks on Lake, St., added a new part time fire inspector position, awarded a water tower painting contract, and more. This episode covers the agenda beginning to end and provides details regarding the new Emergency Incident Recovery Billing, among other discussions. Questions: hello@mundeleinminute.com

S2 | E8 - Who is this "staff" you keep talking about?

We're constantly talking about staff this and staff that. Well, who is that staff? This week we discuss who that staff is, what they do, and their qualifications. 

A few books were mentioned in this week's episode. Check out the YouTube description or visit Mundelein Minute for titles and links.

S2 | E7 - Recapping the Mundelein Village Board Meeting on May 24, 2021

In this week's episode we recap the Village Board Meeting held on May 24, 2021. During this meeting, Trustee Russell chaired the meeting in Mayor Lentz's absence. We'll recap the full agenda covering Pride Month in the Village of Mundelein, PUDs, banking changes, and all the Village business.