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Platzkonzert plans advance

Hoffman EstatesFeb 9, 20262 min read

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The commission approved the meeting minutes and the proposed band lineup, then updated plans for the event’s layout, schedule, vendors, games, volunteers, sponsors, and displays.

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The commission moved forward with planning for Platzkonzert by approving the bands and updating several event areas. About 90% of the bands are German-themed, and the lineup now includes performances Friday through Sunday. Members also discussed adding Special Olympics as an official charity, raising Friday night attendance, and expanding the Kinderplatz area.

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Approved the minutes by voice vote.
Approved the proposed band lineup.
Updated the event site layout and schedule of events.
Confirmed the Makers Market will return this year.
Set display setup for August 28 and takedown for September 25.
Agreed to continue grant applications and sponsor outreach.

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Platzkonzert Commission

Feb 9, 2026, 4:00 PMHoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates IL 60169completed

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- September 22, 2025
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. OLD BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Tent/Layout- Jeremy Janhke
Decision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
B. Entertainment- Ben Gibbs
Decision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
C. Food/Beverage-Arturo Abod/Alecia Guerrero
Decision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
D. Kinderplatz-Linda Dressler
Decision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. Games-Gary Pilafas/Wendy Schmidt
Decision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. Volunteers-Wendy Schmidt
Decision: COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. OTHER
A. Schedule of Events-Ben Gibbs
Decision: OTHER
B. Vendors-Ben Gibbs
Decision: OTHER
C. Grants-Ben Gibbs
Decision: OTHER
D. Sponsors-Paul Sienko
Decision: OTHER
E. Master of Ceremonies
Decision: OTHER
F. Platzkonzert Display- Michelle Pilafas
Decision: OTHER
G. Budget/Expenses- Gary Pilafas/Michaela S./Ben G.
Decision: OTHER
H. Success Measurements (KPIs)- Ben Gibbs
Decision: OTHER
I. Photographer-Wendy Schmidt
Decision: OTHER
J. Fire/Medical-Michaela Souronis/Ben Gibbs
Decision: OTHER
K. Clean Up-Michaela Souronis/Ben Gibbs
Decision: OTHER
L. Lessons Learned
Decision: OTHER
8. ADJOURNMENT

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