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Special Events Commission
Meeting Minutes — June 2, 2025
Mount Prospect Village Hall
Members in Attendance: Brian Lambel (Chair), Katie Cousino, Chris Gordon, Denise
Peterson, Vicki Chung, Patti Quill, Alan Cervenka, Jeannie Macatangay, Bill Grimpe, Christina
Greco, Kylie Cerk (Staff Liaison)
Absent: Fred Steinmiller, Daniel Okafor, Hazel Oreluk
1. Call to Order at 7:10pm
2. Citizens to be Heard
a. None
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Motion to approve the April 21, 2025, special meeting minutes by Commissioner
Grimpe; Second by Commissioner Chung
i. In Favor —All
ii. Opposed — None
b. Motion to approve the May 5, 2025, meeting minutes by Commissioner Chung;
Second by Commissioner Gordon
i. In Favor —All
ii. Opposed — None
4. Current Financial Report
a. Motion to approve by Commissioner Grimpe; Second by Commissioner Chung
b. In Favor — All
c. Opposed — None
5. Old Business
a. Family Bike Ride 2025
i. Commissioner Quill reported that the Police Department will be bringing
giveaways and will set up activity zones with obstacle courses and bike
safety checks.
ii. Commissioner Cousino mentioned there will be a table at the Farmers
Market on the 15th where commissioners will be promoting the bike ride.
iii. Commissioner Quill will work with the Village to facilitate the purchase of
bananas, fruit snacks, and water for attendees.
iv. Commissioner Quill stated that she and Public Works will be on site
setting up at 8 am. Helpers are asked to show up at 8:30 am. CERT and
Police will show up between 8-8:30 am.
b. 4th of July Parade 2025
i. Commissioner Cervenka reported that they need volunteers for the
parade who will be managing sections like last year. Volunteers will meet
outside Caputo's at 11:30 am to receive assignments.
c. Randhurst Winter Parade
i. Chairperson Lambel reported that they met with Randhurst and are still
discussing the possibilities.
d. Kindness Week
i. Commissioner Cousino reported that she and Commissioner Macatangay
met to brainstorm ideas.
ii. Commissioners are considering a week of activities with each day
focused on a different community partner, like the Library, Park Districts,
business community, etc.
6. New Business
a. Special Events Commission Shirts
i. Commissioner Macatangay reported that she reached out to Morton
Suggestion, Shockwaves, and Scamper for t-shirt details.She also
inquired about Threadless, an online company.
ii. The Commission decided on unisex navy -colored t-shirts with a white
logo.
7. Any Other Business
a. Commissioner Macatangay stated that there is not an up-to-date sheet
disseminated to the commission with contact information for the other members.
Chairperson Lambel requested that Liaison Cerk ask commissioners individually
if they would like to share their information. Liaison Cerk reminded the group of
the Open Meetings Act and the protocol to not "reply all."
b. Commissioner Quill requested that the musical entertainment for the 2025-26
Shining Stars Gala be added to the next agenda.
c. The Commission discussed moving its September 1 meeting to September 8 due
to the Labor Day holiday.
8. Next Meeting — Monday, July 7, 2025, 7pm at Village Hall
9. Adjournment at 8:46pm
a. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Grimpe; Second by Commissioner Cervenka
b. In favor —All
c. Opposed — None
Minutes recorded by Kylie Cerk