Mundelein residents ask board to protect Diamond Lake trees from beaver damage and to support home‑based childcare

Two members of the public addressed the Village of Mundelein Board of Trustees during the April 13 public‑comment period.

Gail Becky of 740 Diamond Lake Road told trustees a beaver has felled trees in John Wyke Park and behind a local pub, and she asked Public Works to install 14‑gauge welded‑wire fencing around eight trees planted near Route 45 as part of a prior Chicago Region Trees grant to protect them from further damage. "They're all pretty healthy trees... I strongly encourage public works to get the 14‑gauge welded wire fencing and get out there and protect these trees," Becky said.

Martina Rocha, president and founder of Together for Childhood Network and a member of the governor’s Early Education Council, urged trustees to reconsider actions affecting home‑based childcare providers in Mundelein. Rocha summarized state licensing requirements — including supervisor approval, background checks for household residents and staff, medical exams, proper furnishings and program planning — and said many home providers have operated responsibly in the village for decades and provide a lower‑cost option for families. "Please reconsider your decision that they continue caring for a minimum of 12 children in their homes," Rocha said, asking trustees to support the businesses and families that depend on them.

Mayor noted both topics had been discussed previously in zoning and tax amendment meetings and said village staff and Park and Recreation District representatives were communicating with property owners about beaver impacts. Trustees did not take an on‑the‑record vote on either public‑comment request during this meeting.