Valparaiso public meetings in 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Bao's Pastry LLC to allow an outdoor walk-in cooler at 607 Lincolnway. The board will also adopt minutes from its October meeting and set 2024 meeting dates. Public comment is accepted in person, online, or in writing before the hearing.

• Public hearing on VAR23-010: Bao's Pastry LLC requests variance from Article 2 Division 2.400 to allow outdoor walk-in cooler at 607 Lincolnway
• Adoption of meeting minutes from October 18, 2023
• Set 2024 BZA meeting dates

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve claims and various administrative requests. Key items include a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Secret Service and a loan for EMT vehicles.

• MOU between Valparaiso Police Department and the United States Secret Service
• Valparaiso Fire Department loan transaction with 1st Source Bank for EMT vehicles
• City Services debt write-offs for trash
• CE Services Agreement for US 30 Landscaping
• Annexation consent and waiver of objection for 298 Apple Grove Lane

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Traffic and Safety Committee will discuss several items including a request to table a Stokes Street item, a request to paint a driveway curb yellow at 813 Brown St, and requests for 'No Parking Here to Corner' signs on Fairlane and Franklin. They will also address parking issues on Jefferson due to construction, neighborhood street name sign toppers, intersection painting durability, additional parking restriction signs on McIntyre Ct, speeding and stop sign violations on Vale Park Rd, and street light requests. Updates on downtown traffic signal timings are also on the agenda.

• Stokes Street – recommend to table
• 813 Brown St – request to paint driveway curb yellow
• No Parking Here to Corner signs on Fairlane near Evans and Franklin near Billings
• Parking issues on Jefferson due to construction
• Speeding/stop sign violations on Vale Park Rd within Keystone Commons Subdivision

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will hold an executive session at 3:00 p.m. to discuss litigation, real property, or employee evaluations. The public meeting follows at 4:10 p.m. to address development agreements and financial reports.

• Grand Gardner Hotel Development Agreement
• 16/18 Indiana Update & Recommendation
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of Claims Register and Financial Report

City Council

The Valparaiso City Council will meet to review resolutions recommending the issuance of downtown alcoholic beverage permits. The council will also accept minutes from the November 27, 2023, meeting.

• Resolution No. 13, 2023: Recommending a downtown alcoholic beverage permit for Figs & Fables
• Resolution No. 14, 2023: Recommending a downtown alcoholic beverage permit for Smoketown Blues
• Resolution No. 15, 2023: Recommending a downtown alcoholic beverage permit for Veleros

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to review claims, public improvement acceptances, and various service agreements. The body will discuss fire department equipment purchases and a loan transaction with 1st Source Bank. A hearing regarding an unsafe building is also scheduled.

• Purchase agreements for Sutphen Fire Apparatus and G2 Fire Station Alerting System
• Unsafe building hearing for 2402 Calumet Avenue
• Deed of Dedication of Public Road Right of Way for 656 Washington St
• Recommendation to pause South Shore Connect Service
• Change Order #1 for 2023 Patching & Alley Paving Program

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for December 5th is cancelled. No items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will meet to hear presentations for three liquor license applications. The council will also consider Resolution No. 12, 2023, regarding a fund transfer within the Parks General Fund.

• Liquor license application presentation: Figs & Fables
• Liquor license application presentation: Smoketown Blues
• Liquor license application presentation: Veleros
• Resolution No. 12, 2023: Approval of a transfer of funds in the Parks General Fund

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to discuss unsafe building matters and approve street closures for upcoming community events. The board will also consider a time extension for a Community Crossings project and a professional service agreement.

• Unsafe building matters for 2010 Yorktowne, 253 Lincolnway, 2402 Calumet Avenue, and 1425 Glendale Boulevard
• Street closure for Extra Mile, Race the Region 1 Mile Challenge on July 11, 2024
• Street closure for YMCA, Ring in Spring 5k on April 6, 2024
• 2023-1 Community Crossings Change Order #2 time extension request
• Professional Service Agreement approval

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Traffic and Safety Committee will discuss several traffic concerns including a stop sign request at Chestnut Street near Madison Street, alley speeding behind Don Quixote Restaurant, street light requests in Mistwood and Hawthorne subdivisions, speeding on Clover Lane, a no-parking request on Stokes Street, and a sign request at Franklin and Institute. The committee will also receive updates on Vale Park Road traffic calming projects and downtown traffic signal timings.

• Stop sign request at Chestnut Street near Madison Street
• Alley speeding behind Don Quixote Restaurant with possible yield-to-pedestrians sign
• Street light requests at Mistwood Subdivision (Harrison Entrance) and Hawthorne North (Calumet Entrance)
• Speeding concern on Clover Lane and rolling stop at Clover/Sheffield in Forest Park
• No-parking request on west side of Stokes Street and 'Thru Traffic Does Not Stop' sign at Franklin and Institute

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 166 Lincolnway.

• Meeting canceled for November 15, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve claims and various city requests. Discussions include utility installations, transit contracts, and solar project change orders.

• NIPSCO utility pole installations
• NIRPC Amendment 1 for Grant IN-2020-039
• Auto Vehicle Locator Contract with Bishop Peak Transit
• Valpo City Utilities Solar Array Procurement & Construction Project Change Order 22179-City Hall-03
• Street closures for Valpo Library Winter Fest, Race the Region Resolution Run, and Valentine Run

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing to approve a confirmatory resolution for the New West St. Tax Allocation Area. The body will also review a budget presentation and discuss specific properties. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation, real property strategy, and employee evaluations.

• Public hearing and approval of Confirmatory Resolution for New West St. Tax Allocation Area
• Budget Presentation for Approval
• Discussion regarding 16/18 Indiana
• Discussion regarding 308 Lincolnway
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a petition to split a single parcel at 1260 Transport Dr. and 3505 Redbow Dr. into a new lot (Lot 15B) within the Eastport Centre for Commerce and Industry subdivision. The meeting also includes adoption of October meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing and decision on lot split/replat MS23-001 for 1260 Transport Dr. and 3505 Redbow Dr.
• Adoption of meeting minutes from October 3, 2023

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several property maintenance and unsafe building code violations. The board is also reviewing a change order for traffic calming on Vale Park Road West and a professional services contract for traffic control.

• Vale Park Road West traffic calming Change Order #1
• Professional Services Contract for Traffic Control Services
• Street closures for Morgan Blvd., Jefferson Street, and Lincolnway
• Property maintenance violations at 11 locations, including 808 Napoleon and 303 Indiana Avenue
• Unsafe building violations at 5 locations, including 2010 Yorktowne and 804 Union Street

City Council

The City Council will conduct second readings and final votes on ordinances regarding the 2024 salary ordinance and fund appropriations for the Park Impact Fund and Park General Fund. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance to amend the city zoning map.

• Final vote on 2024 Salary Ordinance (Ordinance No. 30, 2023)
• Public hearing and final vote on Park Impact Fund appropriations (Ordinance No. 32, 2023)
• Public hearing and final vote on Park General Fund appropriations (Ordinance No. 33, 2023)
• First reading of ordinance to amend the City of Valparaiso Zoning Map (Ordinance No. 34, 2034)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission endorsed a letter supporting the nomination of the building at 252-258 Campbell St. to the National Register of Historic Places, updating the address from 350 S Campbell. Members also discussed the expanded facade and sign improvement program, which now covers more districts and requires architect involvement, and elected new officers.

• Endorsed DNR nomination letter for 252-258 Campbell St. to National Register of Historic Places
• Updated address on nomination letter from 350 S Campbell to 252-258 Campbell
• Discussed facade and sign improvement program expansion to Eastgate Overlay District and signature corridors
• Grant program now requires architect involvement, two quotes, and ADA improvements
• Claire Bushemi elected chair, Caroline Connor vice chair

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks to subdivide a lot in the heavy industrial district to less than one acre. The other involves multiple variances for a proposed hotel and commercial subdivision on West Street, including lot size, access, and design standards.

• VAR23-009: PK Industrial LLC requests variance to allow 0.87-acre lot in INH Heavy Industrial district at 1260 Transport Drive
• VAR23-008: MJF Development, Inc. requests variances for hotel/commercial subdivision at 957, 959, 1059, 1061 West Street
• Variance to reduce minimum lot size in US 30 (Morthland Drive) Signature Overlay District from 0.5 to 0.28 acres for Lot 4
• Variance to exceed maximum floor area ratio from 0.353 to 0.404 for proposed hotel
• Variances to reduce building offsets, architectural features, transparency, and allow non-permitted materials (EIFS, Terra Neo Stone, Laminate Metal Panels)

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Valparaiso Traffic & Safety Committee will discuss several traffic control requests, including a digital speed limit sign on Froberg Road near Kerry Drive, stop sign requests at Wicklow Drive/Kildare Courtyard and Chestnut Street near Madison Street, and alley speeding behind Don Quixote Restaurant. The committee will also receive updates on Vale Park Road traffic calming, the South Campbell Gateway project, downtown traffic signal timings, and the renaming of Daly and Boundary Streets.

• Digital speed limit sign on Froberg Road near Kerry Drive
• No truck traffic sign request for Fairfield Greens & Essex Park subdivisions
• Stop sign request at Wicklow Drive at Kildare Courtyard
• Stop sign request at Chestnut Street near Madison Street
• Alley speeding behind Don Quixote Restaurant (signage or speed bump request)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several contracts and policy changes, including an engagement letter with Baker Tilly, a transit contract with Transloc, and a supplemental agreement for the Barrel District Trail preliminary engineering. The board will also hold a public hearing on a petition and address unsafe building violations at three properties.

• Request approval of Baker Tilly engagement letter
• Request approval of Transloc transit contract
• Request approval of Supplemental Agreement #2 for Barrel District Trail preliminary engineering
• Public hearing on a petition
• Unsafe building violations at 804 Union Street, 753 Dove Drive, and 306 Indiana Avenue

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on October 12, 2023, preceded by an executive session for litigation, property, and personnel discussions. The agenda includes approval of minutes and claims, a supplemental agreement for the TOD Trail, a change order for the TOD Entryway Project, and discussion of the draft 2024 RDC budget.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with DLZ for the TOD Trail
• TOD Entryway Project Change Order #1
• Discussion on draft 2024 RDC Budget
• Approval of Claims Register and Financial Report

City Council

The City Council will conduct second readings and final votes on the 2024 budgets for Valparaiso Community Schools and the City of Valparaiso. The council will also consider a resolution regarding the West Street Economic Development Area and first readings for several fund appropriation ordinances.

• Final vote on Valparaiso Community Schools 2024 Budget
• Final vote on City of Valparaiso 2024 Budget
• First reading of City of Valparaiso 2024 Salary Ordinance
• Resolution approving the West Street Economic Development Area
• First reading of ordinances appropriating funds to Park Impact and Park General funds

Site Review

The Site Review Committee will meet on October 5, 2023, to review a single project: the Calvary Church Pavilion at 1325 Evans Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public.

• Calvary Church Pavilion project at 1325 Evans Avenue

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will consider a rezoning request for a 19,000-square-foot parcel at 452 Chicago St from NC-60 to UR, and a resolution approving the West Street Economic Development Area. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and staff updates.

• Rezone petition RZ23-002 by Coolman Builders, LLC for 452 Chicago St (19,000 sf) from NC-60 to UR
• Resolution RES23-005 approving the West Street Economic Development Area declaratory resolution
• Adoption of meeting minutes from September 5, 2023

Site Review

The Site Review Committee will not meet on September 28, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider the 2024 City of Valparaiso Budget. The agenda also includes several resolutions to reduce appropriations in specific city funds.

• First reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 29, 2023 (2024 Budget)
• Resolution No. 8, 2023: Reducing appropriations in the Unsafe Building Fund
• Resolution No. 9, 2023: Reducing appropriations in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund
• Resolution No. 10, 2023: Reducing appropriations in the Cemetery Fund

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including a proposed 2024-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, a contract for the 2023 Patching & Alley Paving Program, and a waiver of objection to annexation for a property on Apple Grove Lane. The board will also review property maintenance and unsafe building violations, and other routine approvals.

• 2023 Patching & Alley Paving Program contract approval
• Joint Use and Maintenance Agreement with INDOT
• Waiver of Objection and Consent to Annexation, 295 Apple Grove Lane
• Petition for Waiver of Sidewalk Requirement, 2406 William Drive
• City of Valparaiso and Valparaiso Fraternal Order of Police Agreement 2024-2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one for a new office building at 2811 Leonard Drive and another for a homeless shelter and resource center at 500 Don Hovey Drive. The board will also consider minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting. This is a regular meeting with both old and new business.

• Variance for office building at 2811 Leonard Drive to reduce landscaping, allow front parking, reduce setback to 16 ft 9 in, and use Low-E glass
• Variance for homeless shelter at 500 Don Hovey Drive to allow institutional residential use in light industrial zone
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 25 ft to 9.1 ft for the shelter
• Variance to allow chain link fencing (uncoated, up to 8 ft) for the shelter
• Variance to reduce landscape surface ratio from 30% to 24.1% for the shelter

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Valparaiso Traffic and Safety Committee will discuss adding 'No Loading and Unloading' signage along Towne Commons Dr., lighting at the Mistwood entrance, and a 'No U-Turn' sign on Vale Park Rd east of the high school. They will also receive updates on Vale Park Rd traffic calming, the South Campbell Gateway Project, and the renaming of Daly St. and Boundary St.

• Additional 'No Loading and Unloading' signage along Towne Commons Dr.
• Mistwood entrance lighting
• Request for 'No U-Turn' sign along Vale Park Rd, east of VHS entrance
• Vale Park Rd Traffic Calming Projects update
• South Campbell Gateway Project update

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will meet on September 14, 2023, to review two development projects: the Grand Gardner Hotel at 354 Jefferson St. and Bru Man's Hot Chicken at 1202 Formula Drive, Suites A-D. The meeting will also include discussion of other issues.

• Grand Gardner Hotel project at 354 Jefferson St. presented by Jennifer Brooks of Urschel Development Corporation
• Bru Man's Hot Chicken project at 1202 Formula Drive, Suites A-D presented by owner Bruce Dawson

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on September 14, 2023, preceded by an executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters. The commission will vote on the August meeting minutes, claims, and financial report, and will discuss several property and development items, including a parking easement, the 16/18 Indiana project, a new West Tax Allocation Area, and a renewal of a short-term use agreement.

• Parking Easement Agreement
• 16/18 Indiana project
• Declaratory Resolution Creating a New West Tax Allocation Area
• Ratify Renewal of Short-Term Use Agreement
• Colocation Agreement Update – Surfair

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on appropriating funds to the Fire Protection Territory Fund. The council will also conduct first readings for the 2024 Valparaiso Community Schools budget and an ordinance for a designated outdoor refreshment area at Journeyman Distillery.

• Ordinance No. 27, 2023: Appropriation of funds in the Fire Protection Territory Fund
• Ordinance No. 28, 2023: First reading of the Valparaiso Community Schools 2024 Budget
• Ordinance No. 31, 2023: Establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area for Journeyman Distillery

The Council approved the creation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) on private property at Journeyman Distillery. They also approved a fire protection fund appropriation and held a public hearing for the school budget.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 31, 2023 establishing a DORA at Journeyman Distillery (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 27, 2023 appropriating $80,000 in the Fire Protection Territory Fund (7-0)
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 28, 2023 (Valparaiso Community School 2024 Budget) to October 9 meeting (7-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Works and Safety will vote on several items including designating Vale Park Road as a school zone, approving a change order for the Brooks project, and renewing internet service agreements for two fire stations. They will also consider a property use agreement for the 406 Don Hovey Facility, a second amendment to the Fire Training Academy MOU, and multiple street/alley closure requests for events. Additionally, unsafe building code violation matters at 306 Indiana Ave and 753 Dove Dr are on the agenda.

• Vale Park Road to be designated as a school zone
• Brooks Change Order #1 (M. Zurbriggen)
• New Comcast Business Internet Service Agreement for Fire Station
• Second Amendment to MOU, Fire Training Academy
• Property Use Agreement for 406 Don Hovey Facility

The Board approved several infrastructure and safety measures, including a new school zone and an all-way stop. They authorized a $385,114 payment for public improvement cost increases and approved various street closures and internet upgrades for fire stations.

• Approved Civil City's portion of Brooks Change Order #1 for $385,114 (2-0)
• Approved all-way stop at Vale Park/Windsor Trail/Saddlebrook Crossing (2-0)
• Approved School Zone along Vale Park Road from Foggy Glen Drive to Campbell (2-0)
• Approved Waiver of Sidewalk Requirements for 1756 Sherwood Court (2-0)
• Approved internet connection for Fire Station 1 at $169.90 monthly (2-0)
• Approved internet contract renewal for Fire Station 3 (2-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to MOU for Fire Training Academy (2-0)
• Approved Property Use Agreement for 406 Don Hovey Facility (2-0)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting with old and new business. They will reconsider conditions for a secondary plat at 2164 US HWY 30, vote on a resolution to rename street segments, and consider a rezone request for a property on Chicago Street.

• Reconsideration of conditions for secondary plat SSP20-001 at 2164 US HWY 30
• Resolution RES23-004 to rename Boundary Street to Distillery Street and Daly Street to Brewery Street
• Rezone petition RZ23-002 for 452 Chicago St from NC-60 to UR (19,000 sf)

The Plan Commission approved a request to remove a required easement for a property at 2164 US HWY 30 based on storm water runoff reports. The board also held a public hearing regarding a rezone request for 452 Chicago St, though no final decision was recorded for that item.

• Approved Case SSP20-001 to remove easement condition for 2164 US HWY 30 (8-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to two leases with the Valparaiso Building Corporation. The council will also hold a second reading and final vote on updated criteria for historical downtown liquor licenses.

• Second reading and final vote on Ordinance No. 11, 2023 regarding historical downtown liquor license allocation
• Resolution No. 07, 2023 approving amendments to two leases with the City of Valparaiso Building Corporation
• First reading of Ordinance No. 27, 2023 to appropriate funds in the Fire Protection Territory Fund
• Acceptance of minutes from the July 24, 2023 meeting

The Council adopted new criteria for historic downtown liquor licenses and opened applications for them. A resolution was passed to refinance bonds to save annual interest costs. An appropriation for fire truck maintenance was tabled until the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 7, 2023 to refinance bonds for $10-$15,000 annual savings (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11, 2023 updating historic downtown liquor license criteria (6-1)
• Approved posting notice that the City is accepting liquor license applications until September 20, 2023 (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 27, 2023 regarding Fire Protection Territory Fund appropriations to September 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on several items including a change order for Community Crossings, a sidewalk closure for the Linc Apartments, a waiver of objection to annexation for 4343 N. Campbell Street, and a contract for Valpo Transit service and support. The agenda also includes property maintenance and unsafe building code violations at multiple addresses, and a revised route for the Popcorn Festival Parade.

• 2023-1 Community Crossings, Change Order 1
• Sidewalk closure for perimeter of the Linc Apartments site
• Waiver of objection and consent to annexation for 4343 N. Campbell Street
• Contract for Valpo Transit service and support
• Popcorn Festival Parade on September 9, 2023 (revised route and time)

The Board approved a five-year, no-rent agreement with the Harold “Hal” Kelly Respite Foundation for a 12-bed men's shelter and resource center on Don Hovey Drive. Other actions included approving a vehicle stipend policy for city employees and a $89,803.50 change order for paving. Several property code violation matters were continued to the September 22 meeting.

• Approved Property Use Agreement with Harold “Hal” Kelly Respite Foundation (2-0)
• Approved $89,803.50 Change Order #1 for 2023-1 Community Crossings paving (2-0)
• Approved Vehicle Stipend Policy effective January 1, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved sidewalk and parking lane closures around Linc Apartments site (2-0)
• Approved contract with Royal Excursions for Valpo Transit Service and Support (2-0)
• Approved Service Agreement with Malcon for fuel tax refund claims (2-0)
• Approved Letter of Engagement with Barnes & Thornburg for refunding bonds (2-0)
• Approved $2,136.00 Caret Legal annual subscription (2-0)

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Valparaiso Traffic and Safety Committee will discuss several traffic-related requests and updates at its August 21, 2023 meeting. Items include adding pavement markings/signs at Country Club Rd. and Calumet Ave., a no-parking sign on Kinsey St., and a speed bump request on Galway St. The committee will also receive updates on ongoing projects such as the 3-way stop at Franklin/Chicago and Franklin/Jefferson, LaPorte Ave two-way traffic, and downtown signal timing.

• Pavement markings/signs at Country Club Rd. and Calumet Ave.
• No parking sign on Kinsey St.
• Speed bump request on Galway St.
• 3-way stop at Franklin/Chicago and Franklin/Jefferson
• LaPorte Ave re-establish two-way traffic

The committee recommended repainting pavement markings at Country Club Rd. and Calumet Ave. and installing 'No Loading and Unloading' signs on Vale Park Road. A request for a speed bump on Galway St. was denied based on a speed study.

• Recommended repainting pavement markings at Country Club Rd. and Calumet Ave. (5-0)
• Approved re-installation of 'No Parking' sign on Kinsey St. (5-0)
• Denied speed bump request on Galway St. due to speed study results
• Recommended 'No Loading and Unloading' signage for Vale Park Road (6-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on several items including a contract award for the 2023 Crack Seal Program, a street closure for Morgan Blvd, and a sidewalk waiver. They will also consider Resolution #02-2023 for the Façade & Sign Improvement Program and a revised annexation consent. Multiple street closure requests for community events are on the agenda.

• Recommendation of Award and Contract Approval for 2023 Crack Seal Program
• Street closure request for Morgan Blvd between Lincolnway and Jefferson
• Waiver of Sidewalk Petition for 2311 Throughwoods Dr
• Resolution #02, 2023 - Façade & Sign Improvement Program
• Revised Waiver of Objection and Consent to Annexation

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several infrastructure contracts, including paving and crack sealing. They also adopted a resolution for a façade and sign improvement program and approved multiple street closures for construction and community events.

• Awarded Eastport Centre Paving contract to Milestone Contractors North for $532,728.00 (3-0)
• Awarded 2023 Crack Seal Program contract to Pavement Solutions for $92,800 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2, 2023 for Façade and Sign Improvement Program (3-0)
• Approved $1,411,941.60 performance bond reduction for Iron Gate Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Barrel District Trail railroad improvements, subject to legal review (3-0)
• Approved $2,100 supplemental engineering agreement with DLZ for Barrel District Trail (3-0)
• Approved street closures for Morgan, Horseprairie, West Street, and five community events (3-0)
• Dismissed unsafe building case for 906 Washington (3-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on August 10, 2023, preceded by an executive session on pending litigation, property strategy, or employee evaluations. The agenda includes approval of minutes and claims, discussion of 2024 Neighborhood Improvements Grant Guidelines, a 2023-2025 Art Walk Artist Agreement, a Railroad Agreement for the Barrel District Trail, and a bid opening for Eastporte Centre Paving Improvements. A contract for right-of-way services for the Lincolnway at Campbell Roundabout is also on the table.

• 2024 Neighborhood Improvements Grant Guidelines
• 2023-2025 Art Walk Artist Agreement
• Railroad Agreement for Barrel District Trail
• Eastporte Centre Paving Improvements – Bid Opening
• Lincolnway at Campbell Roundabout – Right of Way Services Contract Agreement

The Commission approved a contract for right-of-way acquisition services for the Lincolnway and Campbell Roundabout. Other actions included approving neighborhood grant guidelines, an art walk agreement, and a trail project change order.

• Approved 2024 Neighborhood Improvements Grant Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 Art Walk Artist Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,100 change order for Railroad Agreement Barrel District Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Way Services Contract with American Structurepoint, Inc. not to exceed $230,255.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 appropriation for staff reimbursement from utility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 Claims Register and June 2023 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for August 1, 2023, is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on September 5, 2023.

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet on July 28, 2023, to consider bids for the 2023 Crack Seal Program, a waiver of objection to annexation for 41 Elderberry Lane, and a street closure for the Valparaiso Events Brewfest on September 23, 2023. The board will also vote on a consent to annexation for 348 Cherryhill Street, an agreement with HealthLinc for the police department, and property maintenance code violations at 804 Union Street and 808 Napoleon Street. Additionally, the board will consider unsafe building matters at 2010 Yorktowne and 1425 Glendale Boulevard, and a request for a public assembly from Porter County Right to Life.

• Bid opening for 2023 Crack Seal Program
• Waiver of objection and consent to annexation for 41 Elderberry Lane and 348 Cherryhill Street
• Street closure for Valparaiso Events Brewfest on September 23, 2023
• Agreement with HealthLinc for Valparaiso Police Department
• Property maintenance code violations at 804 Union Street, 808 Napoleon Street, 900 Washington Street, 1106 Institute Street, 103 Morgan Boulevard, 1308 Institute Street, and 407 Morgan Boulevard

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a transportation operations contract and an MOU for a police department social worker. They also authorized several street closures, a new 3-way stop control, and engagement letters for financial and asset consulting. Multiple property maintenance and unsafe building cases were continued or dismissed.

• Awarded Transportation 2023 RFP for Operations and Support to Royal Excursions (2-0)
• Approved MOU between HealthLinc and Valparaiso Police Department for Social Worker position (2-0)
• Approved 3-way Stop Control at Vale Park and Winter Park Drive (2-0)
• Approved closure of West Street between Marsh and Horse Prairie for four weekdays starting August 7, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved Engagement Letter from Baker Tilly for Public Works Building refunding (2-0)
• Approved Peterson Consulting Services Engagement Letter for capital asset information update (2-0)
• Approved Waiver of Objection and Consent to Annexation for 41 Elderberry Lane and 348 Cherryhill Street (2-0)
• Approved Right to Life public assembly request for Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm, through January 31, 2024 (2-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will convene on July 27, 2023, to review three commercial projects. The agenda includes presentations for Wing Stop & Jets Pizza at 700 Glendale Blvd, Bento Bowls at 1330 Lincolnway, and Sandberg's Towing & Recovery at 1252 Lincolnway. This is a site review meeting, so the committee is evaluating the projects rather than making a final decision.

• Wing Stop & Jets Pizza - 700 Glendale Blvd
• Bento Bowls - 1330 Lincolnway
• Sandberg's Towing & Recovery - 1252 Lincolnway

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding municipal finances. Items include the authorization of economic development revenue bonds and various appropriations for public works equipment, parks, and recreation funds.

• Ordinance No. 20, 2023: Authorization of two series of Economic Development Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance No. 22, 2023: Amendment to the 2023 Salary Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 23, 2023: Appropriation of funds in the General Fund for BOW Public Works Equipment
• Ordinance No. 24, 2023: Appropriation of funds in the Park & Recreation Fund
• Ordinance No. 25, 2023: Appropriation of funds in the Park Impact Fees Fund

The Common Council approved three separate fund appropriations totaling $1.65 million for equipment, a skate park, and capital projects. The Council also amended a revenue bond ordinance and passed a salary ordinance amendment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 20, 2023 – Amendment to increase Series 2023B Bonds principal to $2,090,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22, 2023 amending the 2023 Salary Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23, 2023 appropriating $500,000 in the General Fund for a leaf pickup truck and equipment (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25, 2023 appropriating $650,000 in the Park Impact Fees Fund for the skate park (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26, 2023 appropriating $350,000 in the Park Non-Reverting Operating Fund for capital projects (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of the June 26, 2023 Council meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board heard a petition from Indiana Land Trust No. 120977 for four variances regarding a proposed 6,058 square foot office building at 2811 Leonard Drive. The requests concerned landscaping buffers, parking placement, building offsets, and glass types. The provided minutes end before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• VAR23-003 withdrawn by petitioner

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Traffic and Safety Committee will discuss several items including a handicap space on Valparaiso St, additional accessible parking near Gil Drugs, parking issues on Glenallyn Drive, deer crossing signs, renaming CR 325 E to Slover Rd, and stop sign requests. They will also receive updates on projects such as the Franklin Street 3-way stops, LaPorte Ave two-way traffic re-establishment, downtown traffic signal timing, Vale Park Rd traffic calming, and the South Campbell Gateway project.

• Handicap space along Valparaiso St between Union St and Brown St (166 Lincolnway)
• Additional accessible parking space near Gil Drugs
• Deer crossing signs near Valparaiso St and Bullseye Lake Rd
• Rename CR 325 E to Slover Rd
• Stop sign requests at Michigan Ave/Erie St and Towne Commons Dr/Vale Park Rd

The committee voted against installing a stop sign at Michigan Ave and Erie St and denied a handicap space request on Valparaiso St. Members approved new deer crossing signs and the installation of solar stop signs at Towne Common Drive and Vale Park Road.

• Denied handicap sign on residential street between Union St and Brown St (5-0)
• Recommended keeping current parking signs at Glenallyn Dr and Aldi Lane (6-0)
• Approved additional deer crossing sign south of Bullseye Lake Road and moving an existing sign (6-0)
• Approved renaming CR 325 E to Slover Road
• Denied stop sign at Michigan Avenue and Erie St (6-0)
• Approved installation of solar stop signs and painted intersections at Towne Common Drive and Vale Park Road (6-0)

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and claims, award the 2023 Annual Sidewalk Program Package 2, consider street closures and traffic changes, open bids for transportation operations, and address unsafe building matters. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Award of 2023 Annual Sidewalk Program Package 2
• Street closure extension to August 9 for S. Campbell Street
• Street closure for CN Railroad crossing upgrade on Yellowstone Road
• Traffic changes: LaPorte Ave. two-way traffic, Franklin Street three-way stop control, No Outlet sign on Green Acres
• Bid opening for Transportation 2023 RFP for operations and support

The Board approved a sidewalk program contract and several street closures and traffic changes. It also issued demolition orders for two unsafe buildings and approved a lease for a future Transit Center.

• Awarded 2023 Annual Sidewalk Program – Package 2 to Milestone Contractors North for $423,423.00 (2-0)
• Approved street closure extension for South Campbell Street until August 9th (2-0)
• Approved two-week closure of Yellowstone Road starting July 17th (2-0)
• Approved converting LaPorte Avenue between Garfield and Roosevelt back to two-way traffic (2-0)
• Approved installing three-way stop controls on Franklin at Chicago and Jefferson Streets (2-0)
• Approved installing 'No Outlet' sign on Green Acres Drive east of Bloomingdale (2-0)
• Filed Order of Demolition for 1058 South State Road 2 and 254 Erie Street (2-0)
• Approved 50-year lease with American Factory Building for Transit Center at Building D (2-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on July 13, 2023, preceded by an executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters. The commission will consider approving meeting minutes, a claims register, and financial report, and will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a paving program, an intersection improvement, and the Campbell & Brown TOD Entryway Project. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• 2023 Paving Program – Request of Funds for Improvements with TIF Districts
• SR130 at CR 400 N Intersection Improvement – ROW Services Contract Amendment
• Campbell & Brown TOD Entryway Project – Contract Change Order for Additional Milling and Paving
• Campbell & Brown TOD Entryway Project – Change Order for AES Construction Materials & Testing Services
• Lincoln Highway Garage Operation

The Redevelopment Commission approved funding for road improvements and several contract amendments for infrastructure projects. The board also discussed operational plans for the upcoming Lincolnway Highway Garage, which the City will manage.

• Approved $500,000 for paving improvements on LaPorte Ave, Legend Dr., and South Franklin St. (Unanimous)
• Approved RQAW contract amendment for SR130 at CR400N intersection ROW services up to $82,239 (Unanimous)
• Approved Milestone Contractors North change order for $105,679.50 and a 3-week extension (Unanimous)
• Approved AES Construction change order for $4,990 (Unanimous)
• Approved American Structurepoint Supplemental Amendment #5 for $13,870.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 Claims Register and May 2023 Financial Report (Unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on an annexation petition from Family Express Corporation for a 20-acre parcel at IN-49 and Division Road. The petitioner requests a recommendation for annexation and an INL – Light Industrial zone assignment. The commission will also adopt minutes from April 4, 2023, and receive a Plat Committee update.

• Annexation petition A23-001 by Family Express Corporation for 20 acres at the southwest corner of IN-49 and Division Rd.
• Request for INL – Light Industrial zone assignment for the annexed parcel.
• Adoption of meeting minutes from April 4, 2023.
• Plat Committee update as a staff item.

The Plan Commission recommended that the City Council annex a 20-acre parcel at IN-49 and Division Road with a Light Industrial (INL) zoning assignment. The recommendation includes specific restrictions on sign height, buffer yards, and prohibited uses to maintain the character of the 49 Corridor Overlay District.

• Approved April 4, 2023 minutes (8-0)
• Recommended annexation of 20-acre parcel at IN-49 and Division Rd with Light Industrial (INL) zoning (6-0)

Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council

The Valparaiso Advisory Human Relations Council is holding a regular meeting with updates from the Disability Awareness & Inclusion Subcommittee. The agenda includes establishing a quorum, approving minutes from April 25, 2023, and public comment. No action items are listed.

• Update from Disability Awareness & Inclusion Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023
• Public comment period

City Council

The City Council will conduct first readings for several ordinances regarding salary amendments and fund appropriations. The meeting also includes a final vote on amending the municipal code for refuse and recycling.

• Final vote on Ordinance No. 21, 2023, amending refuse and recycling codes
• First reading of Ordinance No. 22, 2023, regarding salary ordinance amendments
• First reading of Ordinance No. 23, 2023, to appropriate General Fund money for Public Works equipment
• First reading of Ordinance No. 25, 2023, to appropriate Park Impact Fees Fund money
• First reading of Ordinance No. 26, 2023, to appropriate Park Non-Reverting Operating Fund money

The Council approved an ordinance to clarify the use of refuse and recycling funds. Several appropriation ordinances and a salary amendment were carried over to the July meeting. A motion to add a gun safety resolution to the next agenda was denied.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 21, 2023 amending refuse and recycling code (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 22, 2023 (salary ordinance amendment) to July meeting (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 25, 2023 (Park Impact Fees Fund appropriation) to July meeting (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 23, 2023 ($500,000 General Fund appropriation for equipment) to July meeting (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 26, 2023 ($350,000 Park Non-Reverting Operating Fund appropriation) to July meeting (7-0)
• Denied motion to place gun safety resolution on next agenda (5-2)
• Adopted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on several items including the 2023 Annual Sidewalk Program Package 2 bid opening, a waiver of objection to annexation for two properties on Spectacle Drive, and a Tower Road closure. They will also hear property maintenance and unsafe building code violations at multiple addresses, approve a Nuance Communications subscription for the police department, and authorize three street closures for community events. Additionally, the board will change its regular meeting time to 10:00 a.m. starting July 14, 2023.

• 2023 Annual Sidewalk Program – Package 2 Bid Opening
• Waiver of Objection and Consent to Annexation for 108 and 309 Spectacle Drive
• Tower Road Closure
• Nuance Communications Subscription Agreement for Valpo Police Department
• Street closures: FOP Benefit Motorcycle Ride (June 24), Valpo Fire Dept 5k/Dog Walk (Sept 24), Memorial Opera House Blood/Food Drive (Sept 30)

The Board approved a $200,000 annual payment agreement for Valpo Events and accepted performance bonds totaling $1,446,556.15 for the Westwind development. Other actions included approving a police dictation software contract and several street closures. Multiple property maintenance cases were continued or dismissed.

• Approved MOU for Valpo Events for $200,000 annual payment (2-0)
• Approved Westwind Performance Bonds totaling $1,446,556.15 (2-0)
• Approved $3,970.00 Nuance Communications contract for VPD (2-0)
• Approved Waiver of Objection and Consent to Annexation for 108 and 309 Spectacle Dr (2-0)
• Approved Tower Road closure June 27th to 30th (2-0)
• Approved street closures for Memorial Opera House, Valpo Fire Dept, and FOP 165 (2-0)
• Approved Release of Mortgage on 108 Monroe Street (2-0)
• Approved changing Board meeting time to 10:00 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Fridays starting July 14, 2023 (2-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, was canceled. All agenda items, including a variance request for a mixed-use building and parking lot at 255 Franklin Street and 107 Brown Street, will be considered at the next regular meeting on July 19, 2023. The petitioner does not need to renotify.

• Variance request by The Elizabeth Building LLC and 107 Brown Street LLC for mixed-use building at 255 Franklin Street and 107 Brown Street
• Request to reduce Landscaping Ratio (LSR) from 0.15 to 0.00 for Parcel 1
• Request to increase Gross FAR to 169.47% and Net FAR to 169.32% of allowance
• Request to eliminate on-lot landscaping for Parcel 1 (0 trees, 0 shrubs)
• Request to allow solar-roofed parking structures on a separate parcel and exceed 25% footprint coverage

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will not meet on July 20, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of projects to review

Traffic & Safety Committee

The Valparaiso Traffic & Safety Committee will discuss traffic control changes, including stop sign control at Brooks Development intersections, re-establishing two-way traffic on LaPorte Avenue between Garfield Avenue and Roosevelt Road, intersection control at Franklin and Chicago Streets, and speed concerns in Hawthorne and Maple Creek subdivisions. They will also receive updates on downtown signal timing, school zone signals, Vale Park Road traffic calming, and the South Campbell Street Gateway project.

• Stop sign control at Brooks Development intersections
• Re-establish two-way traffic on LaPorte Avenue (Garfield to Roosevelt)
• Intersection control at Franklin St. & Chicago St.
• Speed in Hawthorne and Maple Creek subdivisions
• Updates: downtown signal timing, school zone signals, Vale Park Road calming, South Campbell St Gateway

The committee agreed to recommend 3-way stop controls at two intersections and the conversion of a segment of LaPorte Avenue back to two-way traffic. Additional police patrols were designated for the Hawthorne and Maple Creek subdivisions. Several signage updates and parking reviews were proposed or assigned to the Engineering Department.

• Recommended 3-way stop traffic control at Franklin St/Chicago St and Franklin St/Jefferson St
• Agreed to convert LaPorte Ave (Garfield Ave to Roosevelt Rd) back to two-way traffic
• Agreed to remove 'No Truck' signs along Harrison Blvd between Froberg Rd and Campbell St
• Agreed to install 'No Outlet' sign on Green Acres Drive east of Bloomingdale Avenue
• Approved signage layout plan for stop signs within Brooks Subdivision
• Designated additional police patrols for Hawthorne and Maple Creek subdivisions
• Directed installation of speed limit signs on Elm Street

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to hold a second reading and final vote on an ordinance authorizing the issuance of two series of economic development bonds. The council will also consider an amendment to the 2023 Salary Ordinance and a first reading for changes to municipal refuse and recycling codes.

• Final vote on Ordinance No. 14, 2023, amending the 2023 Salary Ordinance
• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 20, 2023, authorizing two series of economic development bonds
• First reading of Ordinance No. 21, 2023, regarding municipal refuse and recycling code amendments

The Common Council authorized the issuance of two series of revenue bonds to finance the Journeyman project. The Council also approved an amendment to the 2023 salary ordinance and carried a refuse and recycling ordinance to a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 20, 2023 to issue two series of economic development revenue bonds for the Journeyman project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 14, 2023 to amend the 2023 Salary Ordinance (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 21, 2023 regarding refuse and recycling to the June 26, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 15, 2023 special meeting (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 22, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving Canadian National Railroad crossing improvements, multiple street closures for community events, and an unsafe building matter at 1425 Glendale Blvd. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and claims.

• Unsafe building code matter at 1425 Glendale Blvd.
• Request approval of Canadian National Railroad crossing improvements within public right-of-way and street closures
• Street closure for Greenfield Parkway block party on July 22, 2023
• Street closure for Valpo Wine Fest on July 22, 2023
• Valparaiso Market use of city parking lot through end of season

The Board delayed a demolition order for a property at 1425 Glendale Blvd to allow a court-appointed receiver to attempt a sale. Other actions included approving road closures for railroad repairs and infrastructure work, and renewing a police camera contract.

• Continued demolition case for 1425 Glendale Blvd until July 28, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved road closures for Canadian National Railroad crossing repairs (2-0)
• Approved street closures for Greenfield Creek Block Party, Valpo Wine Fest, Valparaiso Market, and Hilltop House benefit (2-0)
• Approved submission of an Opioid Grant application checklist (2-0)
• Approved closing Hatch Lake Parkway for approximately two months starting July 5, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved Flock Safety contract for 10 cameras at $28,500 for the first year (2-0)
• Approved May 26, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved claims for payment (2-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider several financial and property actions, including a resolution pledging tax increment revenues to back economic development bonds and a resolution authorizing the sale of property and bond closing for the Journeyman Project. Other items include approval of a purchase agreement for 16/18 Indiana, a landowner agreement for the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, and a testing services agreement for a parking garage. The meeting begins with an executive session at 4:00 p.m. for pending litigation, property strategy, or employee performance evaluation.

• Resolution pledging tax increment revenues to economic development revenue bonds
• Resolution authorizing sale of property and bond closing for the Journeyman Project
• Approval of 16/18 Indiana Purchase Agreement
• Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Landowner Agreement
• Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services Agreement for Parking Garage

The Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution to pledge tax increment revenues for the repayment of economic development revenue bonds. The board also authorized a 10-year agreement to create a natural prairie at a future sports and recreation campus. Additionally, a material testing agreement for the Lincoln Highway Garage was approved.

• Approved Resolution 9-2023 pledging TIF revenues for economic development revenue bonds (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing the President to execute documents for the Journeyman Project property sale and bond closing (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Landowner Agreement for 14 acres of a 248-acre parcel (Unanimous)
• Approved Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services Agreement with Alt & Witzig Engineering for the Lincoln Highway Garage (Unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 Claims Register and April 2023 Financial Report (Unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding the 2023-1 Community Crossings Road Improvement contract, closing Roosevelt Road for Canadian National Railroad crossing reconstruction, and setting a 25 mph speed limit on Elm Street. They will also address unsafe building and property maintenance code violations at several properties and approve three street closure requests for community events.

• 2023-1 Community Crossings Road Improvement Project contract award
• Roosevelt Road closure for Canadian National Railroad crossing reconstruction
• Establish 25 mph speed limit on Elm St. from Morgan Blvd. to Roosevelt Rd.
• Unsafe building matter at 253 Lincolnway
• Property maintenance violations at 804 Union St., 808 Napoleon St., 503 Institute St., 303 Indiana Ave., 305 Brown St., and 900 Washington St.

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a multi-million dollar construction bid and several street-related changes, including a new speed limit on Elm Street. The board also addressed multiple property maintenance violations and approved several street closures for community events.

• Awarded Community Crossing Matching Grant 2023-1 bid to Rieth Riley for $3,045,116.94 (3-0)
• Approved 25 mph speed limit on Elm Street between Morgan and Roosevelt (3-0)
• Approved three-day street closure at Roosevelt Road and Canadian National RR Crossing (3-0)
• Approved intersection control revision at Old Oak and Manchester (3-0)
• Approved $30,450 change order for Campbell and Brown Roadway Reconstruction (3-0)
• Approved $55,500 for Calumet Avenue pavement repair and density testing (3-0)
• Approved awning installation proposal for Smoketown Blues (3-0)
• Dismissed property maintenance code violation for 503 Institute (3-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will not meet on Thursday, May 25, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to no projects to review

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including the adoption of the Grand Gardner Hotel Planned Unit Development. The meeting also includes votes on waterworks revenue bond refunds and cemetery fund appropriations.

• Adoption of the Grand Gardner Hotel Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Final vote on refunding Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A and 2014B
• Appropriation of funds in the Cemetery Fund
• First reading of an amendment to the 2023 Salary Ordinance
• Authorization to issue two series of Economic Development Bonds

The Council approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Grand Gardner Hotel and authorized the refunding of waterworks revenue bonds to potentially save the city $310,000 to $400,000. Additionally, funds were appropriated for cemetery maintenance. An amendment to the 2023 salary ordinance was carried to a future meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 17, 2023 to authorize Waterworks refunding revenue bonds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18, 2023 to appropriate funds in the Cemetery Fund (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 19, 2023 for the Grand Gardner Hotel Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Carried Ordinance No. 14, 2023 (Salary Ordinance amendment) to June 12, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 1, 2023 special meeting (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 8, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 10, 2023 special meeting (7-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will not meet on May 18, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No projects to review; meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second round of questions for applicants followed by a discussion and ballot. The council may also vote to appoint a School Board member.

• Second round of applicant questions
• Vote to appoint a School Board member

The Common Council held a special session to interview five candidates for a school board appointment. Candidates answered 15 structured questions regarding education policy, special education, and school safety. No final appointment decision was recorded in the minutes.

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on an Internet Service Agreement with Comcast, consider several street closures for events, and address property maintenance violations at two addresses. They will also discuss a Community Crossing Matching Grant bid opening and an amendment to an interlocal cooperation agreement.

• Internet Service Agreement with Comcast (P. Pryor)
• Community Crossing Matching Grant 2023-1 Bid Opening
• Street Closure – Lincolnway at Valparaiso St
• Property Maintenance Violations: 906 Washington St and 2010 Yorktowne Dr
• Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a contract amendment for downtown utility improvements and an agreement with Comcast. Several street closures for maintenance and community events were authorized. Multiple unsafe building cases were continued to June 23, 2023.

• Approved American Structurepoint, Inc. Amendment No. 1 increasing contract to $269,350 (2-0)
• Approved Lincolnway street closure at Valparaiso Street for May 16 (2-0)
• Approved Tower Road closure for May 16 and 17 (2-0)
• Approved Agreement with Comcast (2-0)
• Approved Deed of Dedication with Currie Motors (2-0)
• Approved Real Estate Rental Agreement with Urschel Development for 4th of July (2-0)
• Continued unsafe building matters for 906 Washington St, 2010 Yorktowne Dr, 253 Lincolnway, and 1701 Lincolnway to June 23, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved street closures for Berkley Drive (May 28), Indiana (June 11), and Lakeshore Paws Pup Crawl (June 17) (2-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold public hearings and consider confirmatory resolutions for new allocation areas for the Grand Gardner Hotel and the Journeyman. The commission will also vote on a purchase agreement for 16/18 Indiana Ave and a parking use agreement with First United Methodist Church.

• Public hearing and confirmatory resolution for New Grand Gardner Hotel Allocation Area
• Public hearing and confirmatory resolution for New Journeyman Allocation Area
• Approval of 16/18 Indiana Ave Purchase Agreement and authorization for President to sign closing documents
• Parking Use Agreement with First United Methodist Church
• Challenge Grant for Valparaiso Community Schools and East Porter County School Corporation

The Redevelopment Commission established new allocation areas for the Grand Gardner Hotel and Journeyman project. The board also approved school challenge grants, a real estate purchase on Indiana Ave, and a construction contract for the Lincoln Highway Garage.

• Approved Confirmatory Resolution for Grand Gardner Hotel Allocation Area (unanimous)
• Approved Confirmatory Resolution for Journeyman Allocation Area (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 16/18 Indiana Ave from PSR LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month parking use agreement with First United Methodist Church at $1,800/month (unanimous)
• Approved 36-month SurfAir co-location lease at $800/month plus $8,500 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Challenge Grants of $435,612.75 for Valparaiso Community Schools and $164,387.25 for East Porter County School Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved $14.1M CMc contract for Tonn & Blank and a $143,790 change order for Lincoln Highway Garage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 8-2023 for Tax Revenue Bonds not to exceed $6 million for Journeyman project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding fund appropriations and bond refunds. The agenda also includes a presentation by the Mayor’s Youth Council and a report on the state of Ivy Tech Valparaiso.

• Final vote on Ordinance No. 16, 2023, to appropriate funds in the Opioid Settlement Restricted Fund
• First reading of Ordinance No. 17, 2023, regarding Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A and 2014B
• First reading of Ordinance No. 18, 2023, to appropriate funds in the Cemetery Fund
• First reading of Ordinance No. 19, 2023, to adopt the Grand Gardner Hotel Planned Unit Development (PUD)

The Council approved an ordinance to allocate opioid settlement funds for a service agreement with PACT and MJ Thomas and Associates. Several other ordinances regarding waterworks bond refunding, cemetery funds, and a hotel development were carried over to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 16, 2023 to appropriate opioid settlement funds (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of the April 24, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 17, 2023 regarding waterworks revenue bond refunding to May 22, 2023 (6-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 18, 2023 regarding cemetery fund appropriations to May 22, 2023 (6-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 19, 2023 regarding the Grand Gardner Hotel PUD to May 22, 2023 (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission's regular meeting for May 3, 2023, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council will hold a public meeting featuring five scheduled presentations. The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance and an overview of process by the City Attorney.

• Presentation by Karl Cender
• Presentation by Ashley Kruse
• Presentation by Clay Patton
• Presentation by Alison Quackenbush
• Presentation by Curtiss Strietelmeier

The Common Council held a special session to interview five applicants for the Valparaiso School Board. The minutes record the questions asked and responses provided by candidates Karl Cendar and Ashley Kruse; no final appointments were decided during this session.

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved routine minutes and claims, and continued several property maintenance code violation cases. The main discussion was an unsafe building hearing for 253 Lincolnway, where the board voted to continue the matter for two weeks and authorized city officials to work with property owners on a demolition plan with city reimbursement upon sale.

• Continued demolition hearing for 253 Lincolnway for two weeks; authorized city to demolish and be reimbursed upon sale
• Approved property maintenance code violation recommendations: continued 6 cases, dismissed 2 (803 Brown, 856 Cyrus)
• Approved street closures for Jeff Anslem Hog Roast (May 6), VNA Stroll for Hospice (May 7), Valpo Blues & BBQ Festival (June 23)
• Approved service agreement for Molly Phelps (part-time contract)
• Approved claims for payment subject to appropriation balances

The Board approved several street closures for upcoming events and a service agreement for Molly Phelps. It also acted on property maintenance violations and postponed a demolition decision for 253 Lincolnway to develop a city-led demolition and reimbursement plan.

• Approved April 14, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved claims for payment (2-0)
• Approved property maintenance recommendations: dismissed 803 Brown and 856 Cyrus; continued others to May 26, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved submitting demolition evidence for 253 Lincolnway into the record (2-0)
• Continued 253 Lincolnway demolition matter for two weeks to coordinate a city-led demolition and reimbursement plan (2-0)
• Approved street closures for Jeff Anslem Annual Hog Roast, VNA Stroll for Hospice, and Blues & BBQ Festival (2-0)
• Approved service agreement for Molly Phelps (2-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will not convene on April 27, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions.

• Meeting canceled for April 27, 2023
• No projects to review

Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council

The Advisory Human Relations Council will hold a regular meeting with a community spotlight presentation by PFLAG Valparaiso and receive updates from the Disability Awareness & Inclusion Subcommittee. The agenda also includes establishing a quorum, approving February 28, 2023 minutes, and public comment.

• Community Spotlight Presentation: PFLAG Valparaiso
• Updates from Disability Awareness & Inclusion Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2023
• Public comment opportunity

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for the Franciscan Alliance annexation. The council will also review a first reading of an ordinance to appropriate funds in the Opioid Settlement Restricted Fund.

• Ordinance No. 15, 2023: Franciscan Alliance Annexation public hearing, second reading, and final vote
• Ordinance No. 16, 2023: First reading for appropriating funds in the Opioid Settlement Restricted Fund
• Update on 1425 Glendale office complex
• Update on Northside Tap

The Common Council approved the annexation of real estate for the Franciscan Alliance, contingent upon an executed Annexation Agreement. An ordinance to appropriate funds for an opioid settlement coordinator's salary was carried to a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 15, 2023 for Franciscan Alliance Annexation (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 10, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 16, 2023 regarding opioid settlement funds to May 8, 2023 (7-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will meet on April 20, 2023, to review two proposed projects: The Elizabeth at 255 Franklin and a physical therapy clinic at 3538 Calumet Avenue. The meeting is open to the public and will also address other issues of importance.

• Review of The Elizabeth project at 255 Franklin, presented by Steve DeBold of Chester, Inc.
• Review of a physical therapy clinic at 3538 Calumet Avenue, presented by owner Sivakumar Thirugnana

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance petitions. One involves additional outdoor storage and reduced landscaping for a property on Morthland Drive, and the other seeks use variances for an auto body/collision repair business on State Road 2. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for outdoor storage of operable vehicles and reduced landscape ratio at 2052 Morthland Drive (Curfin Property Holding Inc.)
• Use variance to allow Caliber Collision auto body/collision repair in CG district at 1056 S. State Road 2
• Variance to allow outdoor vehicle storage accessory to Caliber Collision in US 30 Corridor Overlay
• Adoption of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved use and landscape variances for Currie Ford at 2052 Morthland Drive, though the request for reduced on-lot landscaping was removed. The board also heard a use variance request for Caliber Collision at 1056 S. State Road 2, but no decision was recorded for that item.

• Approved UV23-001 and VAR23-002 for 2052 Morthland Drive, excluding Section 10.301 (4-0)
• Approved outdoor storage of operable vehicles for sale at 2052 Morthland Drive (4-0)
• Approved reduction of Landscape Surface Ratio from 25% to 18.1% at 2052 Morthland Drive (4-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for the Boundary & Daly Sanitary Sewer Reroute, approve updates to construction standards, and review bids for the TOD Entryway Project Phase 2. They will also vote on a right-of-way deed for Johnson Farm parcels, a Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant agreement, and a street closure for a mural installation.

• Boundary & Daly Sanitary Sewer Reroute – award contract
• Construction Standards and Specifications Update
• TOD Entryway Project – Phase 2, update on bids received
• Acceptance of Right-of-Way Deed of Dedication, Johnson Farm Parcels
• Street closure for Valparaiso Creative Council Mural Installation on April 21, 2023

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several infrastructure contracts, including a water well project and construction standard updates. They also authorized a $60,000 funding agreement for a substance abuse coordinator and approved a grant for building demolition.

• Awarded Boundary and Daly Sanitary Sewer Reroute to Gatlin Plumbing for $420,000 (3-0)
• Approved $34,500 agreement with DLZ to update construction standards (3-0)
• Awarded TOD Entryway Project – Phase 2 to Gariup Construction for $1,172,951 (3-0)
• Authorized NIPSCO to install above-ground electric utility poles for VCU Phase 2 Water Wells (3-0)
• Approved four Deeds of Dedication for Johnson Farm Parcels (3-0)
• Approved Local Fiscal Recovery Grant Agreement for demolition of former Whispering Pines, capped at $300,000 (3-0)
• Approved KSM Scope of Services Agreement for ARPA reporting at no additional cost (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 Funding Agreement with Prisoner and Community Together, Inc. for a Community Care Coordinator (3-0)

Site Review

The Site Review Committee will meet on April 13, 2023, to review the Noah’s Ark Pediatrics project at 1610 Calumet, Suite B. The agenda lists only this one project for discussion, with no other substantive items noted.

• Review of Noah’s Ark Pediatrics at 1610 Calumet, Suite B

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss various development projects and financial reports. Items include a $150,000 appropriation for demolition at 306 Lincolnway and updates on several local properties.

• Appropriation of $150,000 for the demolition of 306 Lincolnway
• 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Funding Recommendation
• 16/18 Indiana Ave Update
• Grand Gardner Hotel Parking Study
• Linc and Garage Update - Value Engineering Change Orders

The Commission approved an appropriation for the demolition of 306 Lincolnway and authorized a parking study for the Grand Gardner Hotel. Other actions included approving a farm lease and various project change orders for the LINC and Lincoln Highway Garage.

• Approved appropriation for demolition of 306 Lincolnway (Unanimous)
• Authorized President to sign Grand Gardner Hotel parking study proposal up to $20,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 lawn maintenance proposal from K&D Lawn Maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved farm lease for Valparaiso Sports and Recreation property at $100 per acre, per month (Unanimous)
• Approved Value Engineering Change Orders for Lincoln Highway Garage (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Trust Indenture and Economic Development Agreement for Vale View Apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved extension for 16/18 Indiana Ave Letter of Intent to May meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes and February 2023 financial reports (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance regarding property annexation and economic development. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Valparaiso University and a funding agreement with PACT.

• Ordinance No. 15, 2023: Annexing real estate known as the 'Franciscan Alliance Annexation'
• Resolution No. 6, 2023: Adopting a fiscal plan for the Franciscan Alliance Annexation
• Resolution No. 4, 2023: Declaring an Economic Development Area and approving an economic development plan
• Resolution No. 5, 2023: Amending the plan for the Consolidated Valparaiso Redevelopment Area
• Funding agreement with PACT

The Council approved two resolutions creating or amending tax increment financing (TIF) allocation areas for the Grand Gardner Hotel and the Journeyman project. It also adopted a fiscal plan for the Franciscan Alliance annexation and approved a funding agreement for an opioid recovery care coordinator.

• Approved Resolution No. 4, 2023 to create the Grand Gardner Allocation Area (5-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 5, 2023 to create a subarea for the Journeyman Project (5-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 6, 2023 adopting the fiscal plan for Franciscan Alliance annexation (6-0)
• Carried Ordinance No. 15, 2023 regarding Franciscan Alliance annexation to April 24 meeting (7-0)
• Approved funding agreement with Prisoner and Community Together, Inc. for a Community Recovery Care Coordinator (5-1)
• Adopted minutes of the March 13, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will consider two resolutions creating new allocation areas for the Grand Gardner Hotel and Journeyman Distillery, and will also take up a rezoning to Planned Unit Development for five parcels on Jefferson and Campbell streets. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and staff reports.

• Resolution RES23-002 to create a new allocation area for the Grand Gardner Hotel
• Resolution RES23-003 to amend existing allocation area for Journeyman Distillery
• PUD22-001: Rezone to Planned Unit Development for parcels at 258-262, 354 Jefferson St and 106 Campbell St (public hearing held Dec 6, 2022)

The Commission approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 58-room boutique hotel at the former Boys and Girls Club site, subject to staff concerns. It also approved resolutions to create new tax allocation areas for the Grand Gardner Hotel and Journeyman Distillery.

• Approved PUD for boutique hotel at 258-262, 354 Jefferson St and 106 Campbell St subject to staff concerns on lighting, fencing, and building coverage (7-0)
• Approved Resolution RES23-002 to create a new allocation area for the Grand Gardner Hotel (7-0)
• Approved Resolution RES23-003 to create a new allocation area for Journeyman Distillery (8-0)
• Approved March 5, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Appointed Diane Worstell to the BZA
• Reappointed Al Shields to the Plan Commission

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Valparaiso School Corporation for School Resource Officers, open bids for the Boundary–Daly Sewer Reroute, and approve several street closures for community events. They will also consider a bulk fuel contract, fitness equipment grants, and property maintenance cases at eight addresses.

• Approve MOU between Valparaiso Police Department and Valparaiso School Corporation for School Resource Officers
• Bid opening for Boundary–Daly Sewer Reroute (Engineering)
• Request approval of Bulk Fuel Contract
• Street closures: Chocolate Walk (May 6), ALS Benefit Concert (June 3), Hilltop Block Party (July 15), Blockhead Beerworks Blocktoberfest (Sept. 16, extended to 7pm)
• Property maintenance matters at 856 Cyrus, 804 Union, 803 Brown, 303 Indiana, 808 Napoleon, 401 Oak, 503 Institute, 802 Academy, 456 Greenwich, 305 Brown

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several service contracts, including a bulk fuel agreement and a traffic data collection contract. They also authorized grant applications for fitness equipment and updated a memorandum of understanding for school resource officers.

• Approved bulk fuel contract with Co-Alliance for $174,250 (2-0)
• Approved MOU between Valparaiso Police Department and Valparaiso School Corporation for a fourth SRO (2-0)
• Approved DLZ traffic data collection agreement not to exceed $2,500 (2-0)
• Approved grant application checklists for 555 Fitness and Gary Sinise Foundation (2-0)
• Re-certified the Iron Gate plat with updated deed of dedication (2-0)
• Approved street closures for Chocolate Walk, ALS Benefit, Hilltop Neighborhood House, and Blocktoberfest (2-0)
• Approved INDOT letter of intent for unofficial detour route and 12-ton weight limit sign (2-0)
• Tabled award for Boundary-Daly sewer reroute bids until next meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance petitions. The first seeks relief for a property at 608 Union Street, and the second for a property at 2052 Morthland Drive. The board will also adopt minutes from its January meeting.

• Variance for 608 Union Street: reduce landscape surface ratio from 60% to 52%, increase FAR, reduce parking from 8 to 6, reduce rear setback from 30ft to 27ft
• Variance for 2052 Morthland Drive: allow additional outdoor storage of operable vehicles for sale, reduce landscape coverage from 25% to 18.1%, reduce on-lot landscaping to 0 additional plantings
• Adoption of meeting minutes from January 18, 2023

The Board approved four developmental standard variances to allow Hilltop Neighborhood House Inc. to add a soup kitchen at 608 Union Street. A separate request for variances regarding outdoor vehicle storage and landscaping at 2052 Morthland Drive was tabled.

• Approved VAR23-001 for Hilltop Neighborhood House to reduce landscape ratio, increase FAR, reduce parking count, and reduce rear yard setback (5-0)
• Tabled UV23-001 and VAR23-002 regarding outdoor storage and landscaping for Curfin Property Holding Inc. (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Valparaiso City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance regarding historic downtown liquor licenses, and will also vote on appropriating funds from the municipal excise surtax and wheel tax funds. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and community updates.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2023-11: Amended criteria for historic downtown liquor licenses (second reading)
• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2023-12: Appropriating funds from the municipal excise surtax
• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2023-13: Appropriating funds from the municipal wheel tax fund

The Common Council adopted two ordinances to allocate funds for street paving projects. The council also heard public comments regarding property testing at a former gas station and the Linc project.

• Adopted minutes of the February 27, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12, 2023: Appropriated $500,000 from the Municipal Excise Surtax Fund for street paving (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13, 2023: Appropriated $40,000 from the Municipal Wheel Tax Fund for paving projects (6-0)

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several routine approvals, including a demolition bid for 306 Lincolnway, testing and professional services agreements, and change orders for the Silhavy Road project. The board will also hold an unsafe building hearing and approve street closures for community events.

• Invitation to bid for demolition of 306 Lincolnway
• Testing services agreement with Advanced Engineering Services Inc.
• Professional services agreement with Terracon Consultants Inc. for geotech & pavement design
• Approval of INDOT R-32577 Change Orders 6, 7, 8 & 9 for Silhavy Road
• Street closures for Recovery Art Series Grand Finale (June 11), Blockhead Beerworks Blocktoberfest (Sept 16), and Soap Box Derby (June 24, time modified to 6am-6pm)

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including demolition and traffic calming projects. It also authorized street closures for local events and a temporary outdoor dining license for Pikk’s Tavern.

• Awarded demolition of 306 Lincolnway to C. Lee for $156,400 (2-0)
• Awarded Vale Park Traffic Calming West to Milestone Contractors North, Inc. for $280,490 (2-0)
• Approved contract with Terracon Consultants for $26,010 (2-0)
• Approved contract with Advanced Engineering Services Inc. not to exceed $13,140 (2-0)
• Approved INDOT Project R-32577 Change Orders #6 through #9 (2-0)
• Approved street closures for Recovery Art Series, Blockhead Beerworks, and Soap Box Derby (2-0)
• Approved Temporary License Agreement for Pikk’s Tavern outdoor dining (2-0)
• Approved replat of two parcels in Family Express subdivision (2-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission is meeting publicly at 4:10 p.m. after a closed executive session to discuss litigation, property strategy, and employee evaluations. The open agenda includes approvals of minutes, claims, and several development-related items, including new tax allocation areas for the Journeyman and Grand Gardner Hotel, a land transfer to city utilities, and a NIPSCO reimbursement agreement.

• Approval of 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant funding recommendation
• Limited Property Access Agreement for 308 Lincolnway
• First Amendment to Journeyman development agreement and declaratory resolution for new Journeyman Allocation Area
• Declaratory Resolution for new Grand Gardner Hotel Allocation Area
• Approval to transfer Lot #3 Eastport to Valparaiso City Utilities; authorization to sign NIPSCO Reimbursement Agreement for TOD/Brown & Campbell Street project

The Redevelopment Commission approved several resolutions to establish tax allocation areas for the Grand Gardner Hotel and Journeyman developments. The board also authorized a property transfer for city utilities and a utility reimbursement agreement with NIPSCO.

• Approved Declaratory Resolution for new Grand Gardner Hotel Allocation Area (unanimous)
• Approved Declaratory Resolution for new Journeyman Allocation Area (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for President to sign Journeyman development and real estate transfer agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Lot #3 Eastport to Valparaiso City Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved $143,000 NIPSCO reimbursement agreement to bury utility lines (unanimous)
• Approved Limited Property Access Agreement for 308 Lincolnway (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 RDC Annual Report and 2024 Budget Year Determination for Tax Increment (unanimous)
• Approved Engagement Agreement for Cender/Dalton financial advisors (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will consider old and new business at its March 7 meeting. It will act on a Planned Unit Development rezone for five parcels on Jefferson St and Campbell St, following a December public hearing. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a plat amendment for two Calumet Rd parcels and consider a resolution to rename a segment of County Road 325 E.

• PUD22-001: rezone to Planned Unit Development for parcels at 258-262, 354 Jefferson St and 106 Campbell St, filed by Urschel Development Corporation
• RP23-001: plat amendment for 2501 and 2511 Calumet Rd to relocate a private road and reduce storm sewer easement width, filed by Drive & Shine, Inc.
• RES23-001: rename County Road 325 E segment between Murvihill and Norfolk Southern tracks from Montdale Rd to Slover Rd

The Commission approved a plat amendment for a car wash and oil change facility on Calumet Road and renamed a segment of County Road 325 E to Slover Road. One rezoning request for Urschel Development Corporation was continued to April.

• Approved plat amendment for Drive & Shine, Inc. at 2501 and 2511 Calumet Rd to relocate a private road and reduce storm sewer easement width (7-0)
• Approved Resolution RES23-001 to rename a segment of County Road 325 E to Slover Rd (8-0)
• Continued Case PUD22-001 rezoning request for Urschel Development Corporation to April 4, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will not meet on Thursday, March 2, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to no projects to review

Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council

The Valparaiso Advisory Human Relations Council will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily consisting of procedural items such as establishing a quorum and approving minutes. The main substantive discussion will be updates from the Disability Awareness & Inclusion Subcommittee, including an overview of events and a summary of the 'My Point of View Dinner.' No action items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022
• Disability Awareness & Inclusion Subcommittee update: overview of events
• My Point of View Dinner summary

The council approved the minutes from November 22, 2022. Staff provided updates on Disability Awareness Month activities, including the Spotlight Program featuring Jason Benetti on March 21, 2023. The council discussed future programs for the LGBTQ and Veteran communities.

• Approved November 22, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on annexing territory at IN-49 and Vale Park Road, appropriating funds in the Cumulative Sewer Fund, and prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. First readings will be held for amendments to the 2023 salary ordinance, historic downtown liquor license criteria, and appropriations from the excise surtax and wheel tax fund.

• Ordinance 26, 2022: Public hearing and final vote on annexation at IN-49 & Vale Park Rd.
• Ordinance 08, 2023: Public hearing and final vote on appropriating funds in the Cumulative Sewer Fund
• Ordinance 09, 2023: Second reading and final vote to prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats
• Ordinance 10, 2023: First reading of an amendment to the 2023 Salary Ordinance
• Ordinance 11, 2023: First reading adopting criteria for historic downtown liquor license allocation

The Council approved the annexation of territory for the Sports Complex and appropriated $705,000 for sewer replacements. They also passed an ordinance prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats and created a new GIS Specialist and Coordinator position.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26, 2022 to annex territory for the Sports Complex (6-0)
• Approved $705,000 appropriation for sanitary sewer construction (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 9, 2023 prohibiting retail pet store sales of dogs or cats (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance No. 9, 2023 to increase voluntary abandonment period from 30 to 180 days (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10, 2023 to create a GIS Specialist and Coordinator position (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 11, 2023 regarding historic downtown liquor license criteria (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 12, 2023 for $500,000 municipal excise surtax appropriation (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 13, 2023 for $40,000 municipal wheel tax appropriation (6-0)

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving a sidewalk construction bid, applying for state and federal grants for trails and road projects, and accepting a road reconstruction project. The board will also vote on routine items like meeting minutes, claims, and a street closure for a 5k race.

• Annual Sidewalk Package 1 bid award
• Public meeting for Harrison Blvd. Pathway (Campbell St. to Yellowstone Rd.)
• DBR Indiana Trails Program grant application
• INDOT 2023-1 Community Crossings Matching Grant application
• INDOT R-32577 Silhavy Rd. Reconstruction acceptance

The Board of Public Works & Safety awarded a sidewalk contract to Milestone Contractors and approved several grant applications for road and pathway projects. The Board also authorized engineering agreements and a recycling education campaign. All motions passed with 3-0 votes.

• Approved $368,229 bid for Annual Sidewalk Package 1 to Milestone Contractors (3-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant application for Harrison Blvd pathway (3-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 CCMG grant application for road improvements (3-0)
• Approved construction engineering agreement with Beam, Longest & Neff up to $345,000 (3-0)
• Approved $11,775 IDEM grant for recycling education (3-0)
• Approved $6,970 hose testing contract with FireCatt Precision Service Testing (3-0)
• Approved $11,400 topographic survey for Vale Park Pathway West Link by Abonmarche (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1, 2023 regarding free second recycling totes for residents (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled February 15, 2023 meeting due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: March 15, 2023, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 166 Lincolnway

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance appropriating forfeiture funds, and second readings on a zoning map amendment and a sewer fund appropriation. A first reading will introduce an ordinance to prohibit retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats.

• Ordinance 07, 2023: second reading and final vote to amend the zoning map
• Ordinance 09, 2023: first reading to prohibit sale of dogs or cats by retail pet stores
• Ordinance 06, 2023: public hearing and final vote to appropriate funds in the Forfeiture & Seized Assets Fund
• Ordinance 08, 2023: first reading to appropriate funds in the Cumulative Sewer Fund

The Council approved an appropriation of $30,000 for the Forfeiture & Seized Assets Fund and adopted a zoning map amendment for the Burlington Beach Memorial Parkway. Two other ordinances regarding sewer funds and the retail sale of pets were carried over to the February 27 meeting.

• Adopted minutes of January 23, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6, 2023 appropriating $30,000 in Forfeiture & Seized Assets Fund (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7, 2023 amending the zoning map for Burlington Beach Memorial Parkway (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 8, 2023 regarding Cumulative Sewer Fund appropriations to Feb 27 (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 9, 2023 prohibiting retail sale of dogs or cats by pet stores to Feb 27 (6-0)

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving engineering items, including bid openings for the Annual Sidewalk Package 1 and Vale Park West Traffic Calming, as well as right-of-way dedication and street closure for a sanitary sewer project. The board will also review a design agreement for a fire station needs assessment and hold unsafe building hearings for three properties.

• Bid opening for Annual Sidewalk Package 1
• Bid opening for Vale Park West Traffic Calming
• Public right-of-way dedication on South Campbell Street
• South Campbell Street closure for sanitary sewer construction
• K2M Design agreement for Fire Station Needs Assessment Concept Design

The Board approved a demolition order for 1400 Institute after it was deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Other actions included approving a fire station needs assessment and various street closures.

• Approved Order of Demolition for 1400 Institute (3-0)
• Approved $45,500 agreement with K2M for Fire Station Needs Assessment (3-0)
• Approved street closure of Campbell Street between Brown and Boundary from Feb 27 to July 15 (3-0)
• Approved Public Right-of-Way Dedication for South Campbell Street (3-0)
• Approved street closure for St. Paul School Spirit Run on April 15, 2023 (3-0)
• Continued Unsafe Building Hearing for 2010 Yorktowne Drive for two months (3-0)
• Continued Unsafe Building Hearing for 1503 Valparaiso Street for 30 days (3-0)
• Approved five Conflict of Interest Forms for Steve Jacobs (3-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will not meet on Thursday, February 9, 2023, because there are no projects to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting canceled due to no projects to review

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on February 9, 2023, preceded by an executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters. The commission will consider approving minutes and claims, a right-of-way dedication on South Campbell, an amendment to the CMc contract for Tonn & Blank on the Lincoln Highway Garage, and authorization for the president to sign a letter of support for the Grand Garner Hotel. A project update and public comment are also scheduled.

• Right of Way Dedication South Campbell
• Amendment to CMc contract for Tonn & Blank on Lincoln Highway Garage
• Authorization for President to sign letter of support for Grand Garner Hotel
• Approval of Claims Register and Financial Report
• Approval of January 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The Redevelopment Commission approved a contract amendment allowing Tonn & Blank to self-perform more than 20% of work on the Lincoln Highway Garage. The board also authorized a letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel and approved utility agreements with NIPSCO.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 Claims Register and December 2022 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Way Dedication South Campbell for TOD entry way project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to CMc Contract for Tonn & Blank on Lincoln Highway Garage (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for President to sign letter of support for Grand Gardner Hotel (unanimous; Rob Thorgren recused)
• Approved NIPSCO Agreement to move utilities and supply electricity to the parking garage at no cost to the City (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for February 7, 2023, is cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 5:30 pm in City Hall Council Chambers.

• February 7, 2023 meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: March 7, 2023, 5:30 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 166 Lincolnway

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will meet on February 2, 2023, to review two projects: a studio space at 15 Franklin Street and a duplex development at 1250 Vale Park Road. The meeting is for discussion and review, not final approval.

• Soulshine Studio, 15 Franklin Street, Suite 210, owner Kylee Cooper
• Vista Trails Duplex Development, 1250 Vale Park Road, Brooks Land LLC

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine items including meeting minutes, claims, and several contracts. Notable actions include proposed weight limit restrictions for Yellowstone Road, approval of engagement letters with Baker Tilly and Barnes & Thornburg, and agreements for a disability awareness keynote speaker and the compost site.

• Yellowstone Road weight limit restrictions
• Engagement letters with Baker Tilly US, LLP and Barnes & Thornburg
• Renewal agreement for Thomas Reuters
• Amendments to police hiring and lateral entry procedures
• Disability awareness keynote speaker agreements with Speaker Exchange Agency & Ivy Tech

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a new weight limit on Yellowstone Road and authorized several professional service agreements. Other actions included approving police station equipment replacements and updates to officer hiring processes.

• Approved 20-ton weight limit on Yellowstone Road (3-0)
• Approved right of way dedications, sidewalk waivers, and annexation waivers (3-0)
• Approved engagement letters with Baker Tilly US, LLP and Barns & Thornburg for sports complex bonds (3-0)
• Approved $319.69 monthly renewal agreement with Thomas Reuters (3-0)
• Approved amendments to General Order Section II (Emergency Sworn Officer Hiring) and Section III (Lateral Entry Program) (3-0)
• Approved Rail District Trail roadway application not to exceed $4,500 (3-0)
• Approved $13,000 agreement for Jason Benetti disability awareness speaker (3-0)
• Approved $46,914 quote from Circle R Mechanical for police station roof top units (3-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will meet on January 26, 2023, to review two projects: a fiscal plan for the Franciscan annexation and a proposed 24-unit multi-family development at 556-558 Locust. The committee will also discuss other issues of importance.

• Franciscan Annexation Fiscal Plan Review (Kenneth Catellier, Tonn and Blank)
• 556-558 Locust: 24 multi-family units (Todd Leeth, Neighbors Corporation)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on an annexation ordinance (IN-49 & Vale Park Rd) and several fund appropriation ordinances, including for the General Fund, Firefighting Fund, Capital Equipment Fund, and ARPA Fund. A first reading will also be heard for an ordinance appropriating funds from the Forfeiture & Seized Assets Fund and for a zoning map amendment.

• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance No. 26, 2022: annexation of property near IN-49 & Vale Park Rd
• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance No. 01, 2023: appropriation from the Unsafe Building Fund
• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance No. 02, 2023: appropriation from the General Fund
• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance No. 05, 2023: appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
• First reading of Ordinance No. 07, 2023: amendment to the City's zoning map

The Council approved multiple fund appropriations, including $1.8M from the American Rescue Plan Act and $450,000 for police squad cars. A voluntary annexation for a sports complex and a zoning map amendment were carried to future meetings. The City Engineer presented a maintenance and weight-limit plan for Yellowstone street.

• Approved $1.8M appropriation from ARPA fund (6-1)
• Approved $450,000 appropriation for police squad cars in Capital Equipment Fund (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 appropriation in Unsafe Building Fund (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 appropriation in Firefighting Fund (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 appropriation in General Fund (7-0)
• Carried IN-49 & Vale Park Rd Annexation to Feb 27 meeting (7-0)
• Carried Zoning Map amendment (Ordinance No. 7) to Feb 13 meeting (7-0)
• Carried Forfeiture & Seized Assets Fund appropriation to Feb 13 meeting (7-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will meet to review two projects: the Belden Center at 870/880 Eastport Centre Drive, presented by owner Haresh Prithyani, and a skatepark at 704 McCord St., presented by Park Dept. representative Kevin Nuppnau. The committee will also discuss other issues of importance.

• Belden Center review at 870/880 Eastport Centre Drive
• Skatepark review at 704 McCord St.
• Public meeting at 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on January 19, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven variance requests. Old business includes a walk-in cooler at a restaurant and three Drive & Shine car wash/lube projects seeking setback, transparency, and signage variances. New business includes residential variances for a pool, a home, and a sunroom. The board will also elect officers.

• VAR22-019: El Sabor Poblano requests variances for exterior walk-in cooler at 902 Calumet Ave.
• VAR22-016/017/018: Drive & Shine projects at 2501, 2511 Calumet Ave and 109 Porters Vale seek multiple variances.
• VAR22-020: Inground pool variance at 415 Madison Street.
• VAR22-021: Rear yard setback variance for new home at 3107 Churchview Drive.
• VAR22-022: Sunroom setback variance at 2607 Kieffer Court.

The Board approved variances for a side-yard pool at 415 Madison Street and a sunroom at 2607 Kieffer Court. A request for a 3ft front yard setback for a car wash at 2501 Calumet Ave and a rear yard setback for a home at 3107 Churchview Drive were both denied.

• Approved VAR22-019 for walk-in cooler and fence at 902 Calumet Ave (3-0)
• Denied VAR22-016 front yard setback for car wash at 2501 Calumet Ave (3-0)
• Approved VAR22-020 for side-yard pool at 415 Madison Street (4-0)
• Denied VAR22-021 rear yard setback for home at 3107 Churchview Drive (4-0)
• Approved VAR22-022 rear yard setback for sunroom at 2607 Kieffer Court (4-0)
• Elected Kyle Yelton as President (4-0)
• Elected Paul Reed as Vice President (4-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Works

The Valparaiso Board of Public Works and Safety will meet on January 13, 2023, to approve routine items including minutes, claims, and conflict-of-interest forms. They will also consider a hospital agreement for the fire department, a consultant contract for right-of-way services, and several street closure requests for community events. A social media policy is also up for approval.

• Supervising Hospital Agreement between Valparaiso Fire Department and Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
• Consultant Agreement with DLZ for Right of Way Services Associated with Barrel District
• Street closures for YMCA Ringing in the Spring Race (April 1), FOP K-9 5k (May 19), and other events
• Public Assembly Form for Porter County Right to Life
• Social Media Policy approval

The Board of Works approved a $46,860 consultant agreement for right-of-way acquisitions for a multi-use trail. Members also adopted a new city social media policy and approved several street closures for community events. Other actions included approving a hospital agreement for the Fire Department and a monitoring MOU for transit regulations.

• Approved $46,860 Consultant Agreement with DLZ for multi-use trail right of way acquisitions (2-0)
• Approved City Social Media Policy (3-0)
• Approved Supervising Hospital Agreement between Valparaiso Fire Department and Franciscan Alliance Inc. (2-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Allen Hammond for FTA regulation oversight, subject to attorney approval (2-0)
• Approved street closures for six events between April 1 and July 13, 2023 (3-0)
• Dismissed unsafe building case against 255 ½ Chicago Street (2-0)
• Approved Public Assembly Form for Porter County Right to Life (2-0)
• Approved police pension bond for Melanie Sheets (3-0)

Site Review

The Valparaiso Site Review Committee will meet on Thursday, January 12, 2022, to review projects and discuss other issues. The only listed item is a 9:00 a.m. review of The Waiting Room at 56 Indiana Avenue, presented by Daniel Tursman of Luke Builds.

• Review of The Waiting Room project at 56 Indiana Avenue

The committee held a preliminary site review for 'The Waiting Room,' a proposed venue bar. No formal approvals were granted, as the meeting served to identify requirements for the developer. The project will require a Special Use permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Identified need for BZA visit for Special Use permit due to alcoholic beverage use
• Determined a building permit and separate sign permit are required
• Required submission of internal plumbing plan and menu to Water Reclamation
• Required project submission to Porter County Health Department
• Flagged need for a second restroom to meet occupant load code
• Identified potential requirement for State Construction Design Release if over 5 DFUs

Redevelopment Commission

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission will hold a public meeting on January 12, 2023, preceded by an executive session. The commission will consider transferring $450,000 to the City Equipment Fund, approve a consulting agreement, and hold a public hearing on Series A and Series B leases. They will also swear in commissioners, elect officers, and approve prior meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Transfer $450,000 to City Equipment Fund
• Public hearing for Series A Lease and Series B Lease
• Annual approval of consulting agreements with Barnes & Thornburg, Thomas & Associates, Cender Dalton, Baker Tilly, and Com Control
• Swearing in of commissioners and election of officers
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes and claims register

The Redevelopment Commission authorized a fund transfer for public safety equipment and approved 2023 consultant renewals. The board also passed Resolution 1-2023 following a public hearing regarding leases for the Sports and Recreation Campus.

• Authorized transfer of $450,000 from Redevelopment Fund to Public Safety Equipment Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Consultant Renewals for Thomas & Associates, Cender & Dalton, Baker Tilly, and Com Control (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1-2023 regarding Sports and Recreation Campus financing (Unanimous)
• Elected Trish Sarkisian (President), Rob Thorgren (Vice President), and John Nuppnau (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved December and January 2023 Claims Registers and November Financial Report (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances to issue bonds for a Memorial Parkway extension and to establish a Municipal Riverfront District project area. Other items include temporary loans from the Rainy Day Fund, approval of two leases between the Redevelopment Authority and Commission, and first readings of several fund appropriation ordinances. The meeting also features a police chief swearing-in ceremony and a proclamation for the VHS football state championship.

• Ordinance No. 32, 2022 – final vote on issuing general obligation bonds for Memorial Parkway extension and related improvements
• Ordinance No. 28, 2022 – final vote establishing a Municipal Riverfront District Project Area
• Resolution No. 01, 2023 – authorizing temporary loans from the Rainy Day Fund
• Resolution No. 02, 2023 – transferring funds to the Rainy Day Fund
• Ordinance No. 05, 2023 – first reading appropriating funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund

The Council approved several funding measures, including $27 million for a sports park and $5.8 million for the Memorial Parkway extension. It also authorized $23 million in revenue bonds for waterworks improvements. A proposed ordinance to establish a Municipal Riverfront District Project Area was withdrawn.

• Approved Resolution No. 1, 2023 to allow temporary loans from Rainy Day Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2, 2023 to transfer $100,000 to Rainy Day Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3, 2023 for sports park leases (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 31, 2022 appropriating $27 million from Lease Rental Revenue Bonds (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 32, 2022 for $5,815,000 in bonds for Memorial Parkway extension (7-0)
• Withdrew Ordinance No. 28, 2022 regarding Municipal Riverfront District Project Area (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 29, 2022 for up to $23 million in revenue bonds for waterworks (7-0)
• Adopted slate of officers and appointments for 2023 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Valparaiso Plan Commission will vote on minutes, hear a request to continue a PUD rezoning, and discuss two rezonings and a zone assignment for a proposed annexation. The meeting includes old and new business items, plus staff reappointments and officer election.

• PUD22-001: Continuance requested for Urschel Development PUD rezoning at 258-262, 354 Jefferson St and 106 Campbell St
• RZ22-002: Rezone from GR to CA and PS for ~160 acres near Burlington Beach Rd and Memorial Parkway
• A22-003: Zone assignment BP for Franciscan Alliance annexation area at Mariposa Dr between IN-49 and Eastport Centre Dr
• Adoption of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff reappointments and officer election

The Plan Commission recommended a rezoning request for a 160-acre area to be used as a public sports and recreation park. The commission also approved a zone assignment for a proposed medical facility annexation and continued one PUD case.

• Recommended approval (6-0) of rezoning 160 acres at Burlington Beach Rd and Memorial Parkway from General Residential to Campus and Public Space
• Approved (7-0) Business Park zone classification for Franciscan Alliance annexation of parcels at Mariposa Dr
• Continued Case PUD22-001 for Urschel Development Corporation to February 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Elected Matt Evans as President and Tim Warner as Vice President for 2023 (7-0)