Valparaiso
Upcoming
Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission will discuss the Park 30 East Draft Report and consider draft policy guidelines for bidding practices. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and the claims register and financial report. The meeting begins with an executive session on real property strategy.
- Discussion of Park 30 East Draft Report
- Review of Draft Policy Guidelines on Bidding Practices
- Approval of Executive Session minutes from July 9, 2026
- Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of Claims Register and Financial Report
Plan Commission
The Valparaiso Plan Commission will hold public hearings on four previously closed planning cases, including a residential subdivision plat and citywide floodplain ordinance amendments. New business features a hearing to consider annexing 92 acres east of SR49 for heavy industrial use. The commission will also review several municipal board appointments before adjourning.
- PP26-003: Primary plat for a ~4.79-acre residential subdivision at Cumberland Dr. and Bullseye Lake Rd.
- ZO26-001: Citywide amendments to floodplain management standards and stormwater definitions.
- A26-001/RZ26-002: Annexation of ~72 acres south of CR 500 N for Urban Residential zoning; rezoning of ~6.51 acres at Calumet Ave and Bullseye Lake Rd. to Commercial General.
- A26-002: Annexation of ~92.26 acres east of SR49 and west of CR 325, requested for Heavy Industrial zoning.
- Board appointments for City Council, Park Board, Board of Works, Engineering, and citizen seats.
Plan Commission
The Valparaiso Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss engaging a qualified subject matter expert to assist in developing regulatory standards for data center development. No public comment will be taken at this meeting; a future public hearing will be held if an ordinance is proposed.
- Discussing hiring a data center subject matter expert to evaluate and develop regulatory standards
- Potential ordinance amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding data centers
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Park Board
The Valparaiso/Center Township Park Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review park operations, finances, and facility updates. Members will consider a proposal on rental pricing for the Kirchhoff West shelter and receive a presentation on the East Side Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine updates on the rePLAY project, golf course irrigation, and the Valpo Parks Foundation.
- Kirchhoff West shelter rental pricing review
- East Side Master Plan presentation and board action
- rePLAY project status update
- Golf course irrigation system update
- Monthly financial report and vendor claims approval
Board of Works
The Board of Works will review contracts for city street paving and crack sealing. Members will also consider parking restrictions on specific streets and address numerous property maintenance and rental housing code violations.
- 2026 Local Streets Paving Improvements award and contract
- Parking restrictions for Iron Gate Dr, Brander Dr, and Porter St
- Next Level Trails Grant Application approval
- Code violation hearings for 18 properties, including 825 Lincolnway and 303 Indiana Ave
- Street closures for Valpo Parks Classic Cars & BBQ and Elm Street Block Party
Human Relations Council
The Human Relations Council will meet to approve its final strategic plan and discuss ways to improve public transparency via its webpage. The council is also coordinating a 10-year anniversary acknowledgment for the HRO and establishing a student member application process.
- Final approval of the HRC Strategic Plan
- Creation of a student HRC member application
- Assignment of liaisons to local organizations
- Planning for HRO 10-year anniversary presentation to City Council
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 13, 2026, which amends the zoning map. They will also receive an update on a downtown liquor license.
- Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 13, 2026 (zoning map amendment by B. Thompson)
- Downtown liquor license update from Attorney Svetanoff
- Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a privacy fence at 154 Harrison Blvd (VAR26-007), with decisions on height, setback, and design exceptions. They will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and finalize a previously heard variance for a fence at 3109 Winter Garden Drive (VAR26-001).
- Public hearing for 6ft privacy fence variance at 154 Harrison Blvd (VAR26-007)
- Final consideration of privacy fence variance at 3109 Winter Garden Drive (VAR26-001)
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
Traffic & Safety Committee
The Valparaiso Traffic and Safety Committee will discuss proposed parking restrictions on Iron Gate Drive near Brander Drive and Porter Street. Members will also review progress on the 200 East Park and McCord Road project. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on the SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and hear public comment.
- Proposed parking restrictions on Iron Gate Drive at Brander Drive and Porter Street
- Project update for 200 East Park and McCord Road
- SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan progress report
- Public comment period
The committee approved 'No Parking' signs at two intersections on Iron Gate Drive following a 6-0 vote. No other formal decisions were made; other items were either tabled or referred for further review.
- Approved 'No Parking from here to corner' signs at Iron Gate Drive @ Brander and @ Porter Street (6-0)
Board of Works
The Board of Works will consider bids for 2026 local street paving and various infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes approvals for subdivision plats, fire department service contracts, and several upcoming street closures for community events.
- 2026 Local Streets Paving Improvements bid opening
- US 30 & Silhavy Roundabout Change Order #1
- Approval of Will Minor Subdivision and replat of Lot 8 of Park Lane Estates
- Bunker Gear Replacement Program Loan Agreement for Fire Department
- Street closures for Popcorn Fest, Wine Fest, and Brew Fest
Redevelopment Commission
The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting to approve minutes and claims, consider funding recommendations for the 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program's second application window, review Baker Tilly's TIF estimates and analysis, review the final draft of the Eastside Master Plan, and discuss the offering of 1 Valley Drive. An executive session precedes the meeting to discuss real property purchase/lease strategy.
- 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program second window funding recommendation
- Baker Tilly TIF estimates and analysis report
- Eastside Master Plan final draft review
- Offering of 1 Valley Drive
- Executive session on real property purchase/lease strategy
City Council
The council voted 7-0 to approve Ordinance No. 12-2026, authorizing up to $10 million in waterworks revenue bonds for drilling three new wells and installing 11,200 feet of water transmission main. No rate increase is anticipated. The council also carried Ordinance No. 13-2026 to second reading, a rezoning for a 27-lot attainable housing development, with discussion ongoing about a requested fence along the YMCA boundary.
- Approved $10M waterworks revenue bonds for new wells and water main (7-0)
- Carried rezoning for 27-lot attainable housing development to second reading (7-0)
- Accepted minutes from May 18 and May 26 meetings (7-0)