Hobart, Indiana

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a request from the Hobart Police Department for unpaid administrative leave for an employee. It will also award the annual paving and sidewalks contract, naming Alex Metz, City Engineer, as the awardee. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as reading minutes, approving claims, and other business.

• Request for unpaid administrative leave – Hobart Police Department
• Award of annual paving/sidewalks contract – Alex Metz, City Engineer

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will discuss the proposed Hickory Hollow Residential Housing Development Program, including the establishment of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and its TIF Allocation Area. It will consider several resolutions that confirm and fund the economic development plan. The commission will also review a motion to proceed to closing on a real‑estate purchase agreement for 2711 W. 37th Avenue and discuss a separate purchase agreement for a vacant parcel at Rush Place.

• Public hearing on the Hickory Hollow Residential Housing Development Program and designation of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and TIF Allocation Area
• Resolution No. 2026-11: Confirmatory resolution confirming the declaratory resolution for the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and TIF Allocation Area
• Resolution No. 2026-12: Pledging tax increment revenues from the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area to taxable Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for the residential project
• Motion to proceed to closing under the June 15, 2026 Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Regional Data Management, LLC for 2711 W. 37th Avenue
• Consideration of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement for a vacant parcel at Rush Place (Parcel No. 45-09-21-351-027.000-045) between the City of Hobart Department of Redevelopment and Shaquila Bernice Williams

Unsafe Building Hearing Authority

The Unsafe Building Hearing Authority will conduct public hearings for 10 specific properties. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026, organizational meeting.

• Public Hearing: 142 S Delaware St
• Public Hearing: 211 E 13th Pl
• Public Hearing: 408 N Colorado St
• Public Hearing: 605 W 8th St
• Public Hearing: 768 Lincoln St

Police Pension Board

The Hobart Police Pension Board is holding a special meeting on July 17, 2026. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a disability hearing for Casimer Wojcehowski.

• Disability hearing for Casimer Wojcehowski

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The regularly scheduled Contractors Licensing Board meeting for July 15, 2026 was cancelled due to lack of additional items after the special meeting on July 8, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2026.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a Community Impact donation of up to $550,000 to the Hobart Little League. It also awarded a $159,009 contract to Ross Roofing for the City Hall roof replacement and denied a request for speed bumps on 10th St. Additional items included a handicap parking sign request for 950 Garfield St. and the signing of subdivision and vacation plats.

• Award of bid for City Hall roof replacement to Ross Roofing – $159,009
• Donation agreement to Hobart Little League – up to $550,000
• Request for handicap parking sign at 950 Garfield St.
• Signing of 1‑lot subdivision (Crosby Creek at Carother’s Bayou)
• Signing of plat of vacation for West Creek Drive near US 30

City Council

The Common Council will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the initiation of, or pending or threatened, litigation. This session is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

• Discussion of strategy regarding pending, threatened, or initiated litigation

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will discuss economic development initiatives, including a tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp and the creation of the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area. The body will also consider a zoning change for the Sapper’s Garden Subdivision.

• Resolution 2026-14: Real property tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp adjacent to 2400 E. 69th Ave
• Ordinance 2026-21: Zoning change for 45-lot Sapper’s Garden Subdivision (15 acres +/-) SE of 10th St & Lake Park Avenue
• Ordinance 2026-23: Authorization to issue Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for Hickory Hollow housing project
• Resolution 2026-13: Petition to appeal for an increase above the Maximum Levy
• Resolution 2026-16: Resolution in support of locked-out members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 at BP Whiting Refinery

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss the sale of district real property and potential litigation. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Council Chambers of Hobart City Hall.

• Executive session to discuss sale of District real property
• Executive session to discuss initiation of litigation or threatened litigation

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The board will discuss Sanitary Resolution No. 2026‑01, which proposes a new schedule of fees for property owners connecting to the district’s sewage system. Additional items include consideration of purchasing a portable generator, repairing or replacing Lift Station #11 pump, and acquiring a Vactor truck for the district. The board will also review two long‑term maintenance agreements for Hickory Hollow and 7 Brew, and consider the award of a former wastewater‑treatment‑plant asbestos‑abatement project.

• Sanitary Resolution No. 2026‑01: new fee schedule for sewage connections
• Purchase of portable generator (discussion/consideration)
• Repair or replacement of Lift Station #11 pump (discussion/consideration)
• NIRPC/HSD Vactor truck purchase (discussion/consideration)
• Hickory Hollow LTMA (discussion/consideration)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items with no specific projects or ordinances listed for decision.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will approve the meeting agenda, the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes, and the register of claims. It will receive correspondence and committee reports. The commission will discuss the status of the August 1 promotional exams and the new‑hire application process. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of register of claims
• Discussion of August 1 promotional exams and signup status
• Discussion of new‑hire application process status

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractors Licensing Board voted to revoke Andrew Kats' CC Edition LLC contractor license until the company appears before the board again. The board also approved a $300 fine payable to the City of Hobart. The revocation follows a complaint about a driveway installation at 436 Softwood Drive that was deemed a code violation and poor workmanship. The board noted that CC Edition LLC has not yet applied for a license renewal.

• Revocation of Andrew Kats/CC Edition LLC contractor license
• $300 fine imposed on CC Edition LLC
• Complaint regarding driveway installation at 436 Softwood Drive
• CC Edition LLC has not filed a license renewal application
• Request submitted to appear before the board to reinstate the license

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a developmental standards variance request for the property at 104 E. 13th Street, on the northeast corner of 13th and Fleming Streets. The petitioner seeks permission to install a 4‑foot black vinyl chain‑link fence in the front and secondary front yards of the 0.16‑acre R‑2 lot. The board will vote to approve, deny, or defer the request.

• Variance request for 104 E. 13th St. to allow a 4‑ft black vinyl chain‑link fence in front and secondary front yards

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors will meet to approve previous minutes and claims. The Executive Director will report on upcoming events and the need for a new board member.

• Approval of May 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report on events including Book Barn, Railcats game, and SHIP Medicare Presentation
• Request for a new board member
• Approval of claims

Economic Development Commission

The Hobart Economic Development Commission will review its 2025 annual report, hold a public hearing on financing for the Hickory Hollow Residential Project, and consider two resolutions. One resolution would authorize issuance of City of Hobart Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds Series 2026, and the other would recommend designating an Economic Development Target Area. The meeting also includes routine items such as officer elections and approval of prior minutes.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Financing for Hickory Hollow Residential Project
• Consideration of EDC Resolution No. 2026-01 authorizing issuance of City of Hobart Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds Series 2026
• Consideration of EDC Resolution No. 2026-02 recommending designation of Economic Development Target Area
• Approval of the 2025 Annual Report of the Economic Development Commission
• Election of 2026 officers

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hear requests for site plans, subdivisions, and re-zones, including a proposed cell tower, a church addition, and a feed storage building. The body will also consider a resolution to establish a residential housing development area.

• Hear site plan request for 140-foot cell tower at 3815 E. 73rd Ave.
• Consider resolution for Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area
• Review site plan for 1,935 sq. ft. feed storage building at 4471 W US 30
• Hear public hearing for 4-building business park at 61st Ave. & Liverpool Rd.
• Review site plan for 7,599 sq. ft. church addition at 7983 Grand Blvd.

City Council

The council approved a resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area with a tax abatement for Allied Tube & Conduit Corp.'s $11 million expansion, creating new jobs. It also approved a zoning change converting an A‑1 zone to M‑1, adopted ordinances on historic preservation commission composition and tree maintenance, and transferred appropriations within the 2026 General Fund. A petition for a residential‑zone cell tower variance was denied.

• Resolution 2026-12: Economic Revitalization Area with tax abatement for Atkore $11 M expansion (2400 E. 69th Ave)
• Ordinance 2026-18: Change from A‑1 to M‑1 zoning for 1.15‑acre site near State Rd. 130 and Cleveland Ave.
• Ordinance 2026-12: Amend Hobart Municipal Code §154.566(B) on Historic Preservation Commission composition
• Ordinance 2026-19: Amend Chapter 95 to create a Tree Board for tree and shrub maintenance
• Ordinance 2026-20: Transfer appropriations within the 2026 General Fund for Police Department and Law Enforcement Training Fund

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss several items, including a request to use a city parking lot for an August Fest event, a proposal to install speed bumps on 10th Street, and the acceptance of a warranty deed for the Hickey Street improvement project. The board will also consider the purchase of an emergency ambulance and a memorandum of understanding with the Hobart Food Pantry. Decisions will be made on these proposals during the July 1 meeting.

• Approve use of the parking lot at 3rd & Main for August Fest on August 29, 4‑11 p.m. (request by Doug Granger)
• Approve installation of speed bumps/rumble strips on 10th St. between Wisconsin St. and Decatur St. (request by Kim Kowal)
• Accept Warranty Deed for Parcel 25 for the Hickey Street Improvement project
• Consider purchase of an emergency ambulance for the city’s fleet
• Review Memorandum of Understanding donation agreement with the Hobart Food Pantry

Police Pension Board

The Hobart Police Pension Board is holding a special meeting to review and accept three new hires into the Police and Fire PERF. The board will also handle the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review and acceptance of three new hires into Police and Fire PERF

The Police Pension Board accepted three new applicants—Joseph Pieczul, Thomas Guerino, and Christopher Stroh—into the Police and Fire PERF, with each motion passing unanimously (4-0). The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted applicant Joseph Pieczul into Police and Fire PERF (4-0)
• Accepted applicant Thomas Guerino into Police and Fire PERF (4-0)
• Accepted applicant Christopher Stroh into Police and Fire PERF (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will review a request for unpaid administrative leave from a Hobart Police Department employee. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as reading the minutes, approving claims, and addressing unfinished and new business. No contracts, rezoning actions, or fee changes are listed.

• Request for unpaid administrative leave – Hobart Police Department employee
• Reading of minutes from prior regular meeting
• Approval of claims
• Approval of agenda
• Unfinished business and new business items

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (2‑0). It then approved a 30‑day unpaid administrative leave for Officer Wojcehowski and scheduled a status hearing for July 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm (2‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Approved 30‑day unpaid administrative leave for Officer Wojcehowski and set status hearing for July 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will discuss a range of operational and financial items. Topics include repair and improvement agreements, generator rentals, equipment purchases, a cleaning contract, and the 2027 district budget. The board will also review a system development charge study and approve meeting minutes.

• Stormwater Bond Disbursement #64
• 2027 HSD Budget (2nd) discussion
• Ratify 1‑Ton Truck Purchase
• Skid Steer Purchase
• Cleaning Contract for HSD Building

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider an amending resolution to fix an administrative error in a previous resolution regarding the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-09A to correct an administrative error in Exhibit D
• Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and Residential Housing Development Program
• Hobart Redevelopment Commission members appointed for 2026
• Meeting held at Hobart City Hall, 414 Main Street

City Council

The Hobart City Council met on June 17, 2026 to adopt Ordinance 2026-15, changing a 2.352‑acre R‑3 zone to an M‑1 industrial zone. The council also held a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-16 to vacate a 0.55‑acre right‑of‑way for the Family Express project, and considered a petition for a use variance to install a 140‑foot cell tower on a residential site. Additional items included an amendment to change an A‑1 zone to M‑1 (Ordinance 2026-18), a tree‑maintenance code update (Ordinance 2026-19), and a resolution designating an economic revitalization area for tax abatement at the Allied Tube & Conduit Corp. expansion site.

• Ordinance 2026-15: Change R‑3 zone to M‑1 zone on 2.352‑acre parcel SE of 61st Ave & Arizona St.
• Ordinance 2026-16: Vacate 0.55‑acre platted right‑of‑way at NW corner of US 30 and Grand Blvd for Family Express project
• Petition for use variance: 140‑ft cell tower with lightning rod on R‑2 site 0.4 mi east of SE corner of 73rd Ave & Colorado St., 55.8 acres (Brad Witmer, BTS Towers)
• Ordinance 2026-18: Reclassify 1.15‑acre A‑1 zone to M‑1 zone .5 mi south of SW corner of State Rd 130 and Cleveland Ave. (Russ Sherrow)
• Resolution 2026-12: Designate area around 2400 E. 69 Ave. as Economic Revitalization Area for tax abatement (Allied Tube & Conduit Corp.)

City Council

The Common Council will meet in an executive session on June 17, 2026. The session is called to discuss strategy regarding the initiation of, or pending/threatened, litigation.

• Discussion of litigation strategy per LC. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works will consider a change order for the US 30 and Colorado Avenue project that reduces the contract amount by $300,460. The board will also discuss paving projects, a warranty deed for a street improvement, and temporary traffic signals.

• Consideration of Change Order No. 8 for US 30 & Colorado project
• Approval to obtain quotes for temporary signals at 8th & Lincoln
• Consideration of Acceptance of Warranty Deed for Hickey Street Improvement
• Consideration of CCMG Annual Paving Bid
• Consideration of Approval to Advertise for Bids for Annual Paving

The Board approved several items, including a $300,460 credit change order for US 30 & Colorado, acceptance of a warranty deed for the Hickey Street project, and a contract award for solid waste disposal services to Republic Services. It also approved obtaining quotes for a temporary traffic signal at 8th & Lincoln, a widening of a driveway apron to 18 ft, and the Good Neighbors Fest event with required insurance. The unsafe building order for 300 W Old Ridge Rd. was postponed to the July 15 meeting.

• Approved Change Order No. 8 for US 30 & Colorado, credit $300,460 (3‑0)
• Accepted Warranty Deed for Parcel 29, Hickey Street Improvement (3‑0)
• Approved request to obtain quotes for temporary signal at 8th & Lincoln (3‑0)
• Approved CCMG annual paving contract with First Group Engineering (3‑0)
• Approved solicitation for bids for annual paving (3‑0)
• Approved widening of driveway apron at 2941 Drexel Dr. to 18 ft (3‑0)
• Approved Good Neighbors Fest event June 27, with insurance rider requirement (3‑0)
• Awarded solid waste disposal services bid to Republic Services (3‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will convene for its regular meeting on June 16, 2026. Commissioners will approve minutes from the prior meeting, consider any agenda changes, and address new and old business items. The session will also include staff comments, public comment, and an adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting
• Acceptance, additions, or amendments to the agenda
• Discussion of new business items
• Discussion of old business items
• Public comment period

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will consider a public hearing and Resolution 2026-08 to confirm the I-65 & 37th Avenue Economic Development Area and its plan. It will also discuss resolutions for the Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area, an amendment to the State Road 130 acquisition list, and a real‑estate purchase agreement for 2711 W. 37th Avenue. Additional items include a safety improvement change order for US 30 & Colorado and a tax‑consultant annual meeting.

• US 30 & Colorado Safety Improvements – Change Order #008 (final quantity adjustment)
• Public Hearing & Resolution 2026-08 for I‑65 & 37th Ave Economic Development Area
• Resolution 2026-09 declaring Hickory Hollow Economic Development Area and housing program
• Resolution 2026-10 amending Property Acquisition List in State Road 130 Industrial Area
• Real Estate Purchase Agreement for commercial parcel at 2711 W. 37th Avenue

Unsafe Building Hearing Authority

The Unsafe Building Hearing Authority will meet to determine officers and swear in new members. Attorney McCarthy will provide an overview of the unsafe building process.

• Swearing in of new members
• Determination of officers
• Overview of unsafe building process by Attorney McCarthy

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will discuss two new business items: a request from Chief Lopez to start a new candidate hiring list and a request to begin the process for a new engineer promotional list. The meeting will also approve the agenda, minutes from the May 14, 2026 regular meeting, and the register of claims, and address a notification of commission charges against BC Jon Gonzalez.

• Request from Chief Lopez to start a new candidate hiring list
• Request from Chief Lopez to begin the process for a new engineer promotional list
• Approval of minutes of May 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of register of claims
• Notification of commission charges against BC Jon Gonzalez

The commission unanimously approved a motion to start a new hiring list that mirrors the most recent qualifications and adds bonus points for military, paramedic and lateral experience. It also approved a motion to begin a new promotional Engineer list, set the exam for August 1, 2026, and address any expired or exhausted lists. Both motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved new hiring list with EMT/Firefighter I‑II or Paramedic qualifications and bonus points (3-0)
• Approved start of new promotional Engineer list and set exam date Aug 1, 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The regular meeting of the Hobart Sanitary District / Stormwater Management Board scheduled for June 9, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered because there was no business. The listed board members and appointments remain in effect for their stated terms.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will review and vote on two discount proposals: one for employees using the park hall and another for day‑care and church groups. The board will also approve the agenda, minutes from the May 11 2026 meeting, and the register of claims, and receive reports from the director, plan commission, community council, and school board.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of May 11, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of register of claims
• Employee hall discount proposal
• Day Care/Church discount proposal

The Board of Park Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and register of claims unanimously. In new business, the board voted 4‑0 to set a $300 hall rental rate for City of Hobart employees and to lower the pool fee to $3 per child for daycares and churches, replacing the prior $5 resident and $7 non‑resident rates. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved register of claims as presented (4-0)
• Approved $300 hall rental discount for city employees and $3‑per‑child pool discount for daycares/churches (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will review three pending variances. Old business includes Zachary Tillman's request to allow a 3‑foot wood fence at 37 N Guyer Street. New business includes BTS Towers LLC's request for a public hearing to approve a 95‑foot cell tower with lightning rod at approximately 3815 E 73rd Ave, and Robinson Outdoor's request for a conditional‑use variance for billboards near US 30 & Grand Blvd. The board will also vote on approval of the May 7 2026 meeting minutes.

• Zachary Tillman – variance to permit a 3‑foot wood fence at 37 N Guyer Street (R‑2, 0.14 acre)
• BTS Towers LLC – public hearing request for a use variance to allow a 95‑foot cell tower with 4‑foot lightning rod at approx. 3815 E 73rd Ave (R‑2, 11 acre)
• Robinson Outdoor – public hearing request for a conditional‑use variance for billboards near US 30 & Grand Blvd (B‑3, 1.63 acre)
• Approval of minutes from the May 7 2026 meeting
• Discussion of board appointments and unfilled positions

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission meeting on June 4, 2026 will review multiple subdivision and site‑plan requests, including rezoning proposals and a cell‑tower application. The commission will also consider a new ordinance (Item 15) to establish a Historic Preservation Commission with 3‑9 voting members. Several items are listed as “Tabled,” meaning no immediate decision will be made at this meeting.

• Item 26-22 – Public hearing to rezone 350 E State Rd 130 from A‑1 to M‑1.
• Item 26-23 – Site plan review for Tractor Supply Company’s 1,935 sq ft feed storage building at 4471 W US 30.
• Item 26-19 – Site plan review for a 7,599 sq ft addition to an existing church at 798 Grand Blvd.
• Item 26-07 – Site plan review for a 95‑ft cell tower with lightning rod at 3815 E 73rd Ave.
• Item 15 – Ordinance 2026‑12 to amend Chapter 154, Sec 154.566(B) establishing the Historic Preservation Commission.

City Council

The Hobart Common Council approved Ordinance 2026‑15, changing the zoning of a 2.352‑acre T‑shaped parcel at the southeast corner of 61st Avenue and Arizona Street from R‑3 to M‑1. The council also approved Ordinance 2026‑16 to vacate a 0.55‑acre unimproved right‑of‑way at the northwest corner of US 30 and Grand Boulevard and set a public hearing for it on June 3. Council members denied a use‑variance petition for an existing apartment over a detached garage at 920 E. Cleveland Avenue, following a Board of Zoning Appeals recommendation. The meeting included an amendment to Ordinance 2026‑11 changing the account name to “Youth Programs & Non‑Profits” and tabled several CF‑1 compliance review items for properties on Northwind Parkway and Lincoln Highway.

• Ordinance 2026‑15: Rezone 2.352‑acre T‑shaped parcel SE of 61st Ave & Arizona St from R‑3 to M‑1.
• Ordinance 2026‑16: Vacate 0.55‑acre unimproved right‑of‑way NW corner of US 30 & Grand Blvd (PUD).
• Ordinance 2026‑11 amendment: Change account name to “Youth Programs & Non‑Profits” in Community Impact Fund.
• Use‑variance denial for 920 E. Cleveland Ave (0.93‑acre, R‑3) apartment over detached garage.
• CF‑1 compliance review items tabled for properties: 6300 Northwind Pkwy (Daifuku), 5441 E. Lincoln Hwy (Hancock Enterprises, Paine), 1851‑2101 Northwind Pkwy (Exeter).

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-15, changing an R‑3 zone to M‑1 for a 2.352‑acre parcel. It also adopted Ordinance 2026-16 to vacate a right‑of‑way for the Family Express project and passed Resolution 2026-11 to authorize eminent‑domain for parking near Brickie Bowl. Additional actions included approving six CF‑1 compliance reviews and adopting Ordinance 2026-17 to restructure the Scouting Board.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-15 (R‑3 to M‑1 zoning change) – motion carried (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-16 (vacated US 30/Grand Blvd right‑of‑way) – motion carried (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 (eminent‑domain for parking near Brickie Bowl) – motion carried (6-0)
• Approved six CF‑1 compliance reviews for various properties – motion carried (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-17 (restructured the Scouting Board) – motion carried (6-0)
• Tabled CF‑1 Compliance Review for Daifuku Intralogistics America Corp – motion carried (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety approved several financial items, including change order credits and a $300,000 grant for a $375,000 Safe Streets for All engineering study. It also accepted a warranty deed for the Hickey Street Improvement Project and signed the plat for a one‑lot subdivision at Lakeview Dr. & Lakeside Dr. The board continued updates on unsafe building orders and other routine business.

• Approval of Change Order No. 5 for 61 & Marcella, credit of $244,749.20
• Approval of Change Orders 1‑7 for US 30 & Colorado, net total $68,877.08
• Acceptance of Safe Streets for All grant: $375,000 project with $300,000 funded
• Acceptance of warranty deed for Parcel 20, Hickey Street Improvement Project
• Signing of mylars for 1‑lot subdivision (The Vista at Cortes Reserve) at Lakeview Dr. & Lakeside Dr.

The board voted 3-0 to approve the Impact Funds Donation Agreement for the School City of Hobart. The agreement covers field upgrades based on the architect’s estimate and includes a provision for returning unused funds. No unsafe building authority business was reported. The meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m. after a unanimous 3-0 vote.

• Approved Impact Funds Donation Agreement (3-0)
• No unsafe building authority business reported
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors will meet to approve claims and review financial reports. The board will also receive an Executive Director's report regarding upcoming summer events and a vacancy for a board member.

• Approval of claims
• Financial reports
• Father’s Day Luncheon on June 22
• Book Barn at Summer Market Thursdays starting June 11
• Powers Health Program on June 30th

The board voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 a.m. The motion was made by Ms. Kostbade, seconded by Ms. Perry, and passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:58 a.m. (7-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of new business items.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will consider the 2027 HSD budget. It will also discuss purchases of a 1‑ton truck and a skid steer for the sanitary district. Several stormwater projects are on the agenda, including a culvert replacement on County Line Road and the 38th Place storm water project. Additional items include ratifying an emergency repair on Old Ridge Road and reviewing the Baker Tilly SDC agreement.

• 1‑Ton Truck Purchase – discussion/consideration
• Skid Steer Purchase – discussion/consideration
• County Line Road Culvert Replacement – discussion/consideration
• 38th Place Storm Water Project – discussion/consideration
• 2027 HSD Budget (1st) – discussion/consideration

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Board approved several large contracts, including a provisional award to Grimmer for $4.34 M of Phase I‑II work. It also approved smaller awards for a culvert replacement, construction inspection, emergency road repair, a consulting agreement, and multiple financial disbursements.

• Approved Austgen Equipment for County Line Culvert Replacement, not‑to‑exceed $216,735 (4‑0)
• Provisional award of Grimmer Contract for Phase I & II, not‑to‑exceed $4,344,104 (or $4,594,949) (4‑0)
• Provisional award for construction inspection services, not‑to‑exceed $335,200 (4‑0)
• Approved emergency repair on Old Ridge Rd (4‑0)
• Approved scope of Baker Tilly SDC Agreement, not‑to‑exceed $10,000 (4‑0)
• Approved SRF Disbursement #110, $13,528 (4‑0)
• Approved SRF claims and disbursements totaling $226,737 (4‑0)
• Approved invoice claims for May totaling $388,192.84 (4‑0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation. The session is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Hobart City Hall.

• Executive session for litigation strategy
• Meeting in Council Chambers at 414 Main Street
• Authorized under I.C. 5-14-1.5-61(b)(2)(B)

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater District Board met in an executive session on May 26, 2026. The board discussed strategy regarding initiation or pending litigation, as authorized by Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b)(2)(B). No final action or vote was taken.

City Council

The Hobart City Council meeting on May 20, 2026 will address several pending ordinances and petitions. Council members will vote on Ordinance 2026-15 to change an established R‑3 zone to an M‑1 zone for a 2.352‑acre parcel southeast of the 61st Ave and Arizona St intersection. They will also consider a use‑variance petition for an existing apartment over a detached garage at 920 E. Cleveland Ave (0.93 acre, zoned R‑3). Additional items include Ordinance 2026-16 to vacate an unimproved platted right‑of‑way (0.55 acre) at the northwest corner of US 30 and Grand Blvd, and the adoption of Resolution 2026‑09 and Ordinance 2026‑14 related to the voluntary annexation of 6.66 acre owned by Hobart Property Holdings II LLC.

• Ordinance 2026-15: Rezone 2.352‑acre parcel SE of 61st Ave & Arizona St from R‑3 to M‑1.
• Petition for Use Variance at 920 E. Cleveland Ave (0.93 acre, R‑3) to allow apartment over garage.
• Ordinance 2026-16: Vacate 0.55‑acre unimproved platted right‑of‑way at NW corner of US 30 & Grand Blvd (PUD zone).
• Ordinance 2026-14: Annex 6.66‑acre parcel west of 165 N of 37th Ave into city limits (first reading approved).
• Resolution 2026-09: Adopt written fiscal plan for services to the annexed parcel.

The council adopted Ordinance 2026‑14 annexing 6.66 acres of land into the city (6‑0). It also approved a zoning change for a T‑shaped parcel, changing it from R‑3 to M‑1 (6‑0), denied a use variance for an apartment over a garage (6‑0), and approved Ordinance 2026‑16 to vacate a right‑of‑way with a public hearing set for June 3 (6‑0). Additionally, the council amended Ordinance 2026‑11 to rename the account to “Youth Programs & Non‑Profits” (6‑0).

• Adopt Ordinance 2026‑14 annexing 6.66 acres into city limits (6‑0)
• Approve Ordinance 2026‑15 changing T‑shaped parcel from R‑3 to M‑1 zoning (6‑0)
• Deny use variance petition for 920 E. Cleveland Ave (6‑0)
• Approve Ordinance 2026‑16 to vacate right‑of‑way, schedule public hearing June 3 (6‑0)
• Amend Ordinance 2026‑11 account name to “Youth Programs & Non‑Profits” (6‑0)
• Table CF‑1 Compliance Review for Daifuku Intralogistics America Corp. (6‑0)
• Remove Ordinance 2026‑11 from the table (6‑0)
• Approve agenda and minutes as presented (6‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider several resident requests for signage, tree removal, and sidewalk repairs. The meeting includes reviews of construction change orders and the acceptance of a grant and warranty deed.

• Request for sidewalk repairs at 2669 E. 62nd Pl.
• Request for No Parking sign at 1492 Lake St.
• Request for tree removal at 760 N. Shelby St.
• Request for Hobart Art Theater Annual Lake Front Fest at Lakefront Park (07/24/26-07/26/26)
• Acceptance of SS4A Grant

The board approved a $300,000 Safe Streets for All grant for the Dream Higher Hobart safety action plan. It also approved several financial adjustments, including a $244,749.20 credit for Change Order No. 5 on 61st & Marcella and a $68,877.08 net credit for Change Orders 1‑7 on US 30 & Colorado. Requests to repair sidewalks at 2669 E. 62nd Pl. and to install a No Parking sign at 1492 Lake St. were denied, while a homeowner was authorized to remove trees and roots at 760 N. Shelby St. at their expense. The board granted use of Lakefront Park behind Cagney’s & Art Theater for a July 24‑26 event and approved the signing of the mylars for the Vista at Cortes Reserve subdivision.

• Denied sidewalk repair request at 2669 E. 62nd Pl. (3-0)
• Denied No Parking sign request at 1492 Lake St.; moved No Outlet sign (3-0)
• Approved homeowner tree and root removal at 760 N. Shelby St. (3-0)
• Approved Lakefront Park use for July 24-26 event (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No.5 for 61st & Marcella, credit $244,749.20 (3-0)
• Approved Change Orders 1-7 for US 30 & Colorado, net credit $68,877.08 (3-0)
• Accepted Safe Streets for All grant, $300,000 funding (3-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for The Vista at Cortes Reserve subdivision (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adoption of the agenda. It will hear staff comments and public input, and consider any new or old business items that may be presented.

• Approval of minutes from the prior regular meeting
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Public comment period

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve resolutions determining that tax increment revenue from five economic development areas is needed to satisfy obligations. The agenda includes a public meeting authorization for a residential housing program and reviews of project change orders.

• Resolution 2026-3: Determining 2027 tax increment needs for State Road 130 Industrial Area
• Resolution 2026-4: Determining 2027 tax increment needs for U.S. 30 and 69th Avenue EDA Area 1
• Resolution 2026-5: Determining 2027 tax increment needs for U.S. 30 and 69th Avenue EDA Area 2
• Resolution 2026-6: Authorizing a public meeting for a residential housing development program
• 61st Ave. & Marcella RAB Improvements – Change Order #5

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission approved four tax‑increment financing resolutions for 2027 covering the State Road 130 Industrial Area, the U.S. 30 & 69th Avenue Economic Development Area (two allocations), and the 61st Avenue & State Road 51 Economic Development Area. It also adopted a resolution authorizing a public meeting on the Hickory Hollow residential housing program and declared parcels at 33 Main St. and 33 N Main St. blighted. Additional actions included approving a change order for the 61st Ave & Marcella project and the month’s Register of Claims totaling $437,393.38.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 20 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-3 for State Road 130 tax increment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-4 for U.S. 30 & 69th Ave tax increment, Allocation 1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-5 for U.S. 30 & 69th Ave tax increment, Allocation 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-6 for 61st Ave & State Road 51 tax increment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 authorizing public meeting on Hickory Hollow residential housing program (5-0)
• Declared parcels at 33 Main St. and 33 N Main St. blighted (5-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will certify the new candidate hiring list and discuss the commission's meeting time. The commission will also approve the agenda, minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting, and the register of claims. A committee report on the Qualifications for Engineer will be presented.

• Certification of the new candidate hiring list
• Discussion on Commission meeting time
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of April 9, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of register of claims

The commission accepted the list of eight candidates who completed all hiring phases, ordering offers by ranking and allowing start dates once cleared. It also changed the regular meeting start time from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Earlier agenda and minutes were approved as amended, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes as amended (3-0)
• Accepted eight candidate hiring list (3-0)
• Changed meeting start time to 5 p.m. (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a two‑lot Family Express subdivision (11.1 acres) at the NW corner of US 30 & Grand Blvd. and on a site plan for the proposed 7 Brew development (1.16 acres) at the NE corner of US 30 & Iowa St. The commission will also consider a recommendation to the Common Council to vacate an 80’ × 300’ unimproved right‑of‑way west of US 30 & Grand Blvd. Finally, it will consider an ordinance amendment to establish a Historic Preservation Commission with 3 to 9 voting members.

• Public hearing request for a 2‑lot Family Express subdivision (11.1‑acre) at NW corner US 30 & Grand Blvd. (PC 26‑05)
• Public hearing request for a site plan for the proposed 7 Brew (1.16‑acre) at NE corner US 30 & Iowa St. (PC 26‑11)
• Recommendation to Common Council to vacate an 80’ × 300’ unimproved right‑of‑way (0.55 acre) west of US 30 & Grand Blvd. (PC 26‑21)
• Ordinance amendment (PC 26‑29) to establish a Historic Preservation Commission with 3‑9 voting members (Amend Chapter 154 Sec 154566(B))

The commission granted site‑plan approval for Petition 26‑11 on the condition that the petitioner obtain a letter of no objection from NIPSCO. It gave a favorable recommendation to the Common Council to vacate an 80‑by‑300‑foot unimproved right of way for Petition 26‑21. The commission also set Petition 26‑29, an amendment to the historic preservation ordinance, for a public hearing.

• Approved site‑plan for Petition 26‑11 contingent on NIPSCO letter (8‑0)
• Recommended vacating 80 × 300 ft right of way for Petition 26‑21 (8‑0)
• Set Petition 26‑29 (historic preservation ordinance amendment) for public hearing (8‑0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The scheduled meeting for the Hobart Sanitary District / Storm Water Management Board has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will review and potentially approve two new agreements: a Build‑Operate‑Transfer agreement for park projects and a City of Hobart agreement with American Ramp Company for a Sourcewell design‑build contract. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting, and the register of claims, as well as reports from the director, plan commission, community council, and school board.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of April 13, 2026 regular meeting
• Build‑Operate‑Transfer agreement for park projects
• City of Hobart agreement with American Ramp Company – Sourcewell design‑build agreement
• Director, Plan Commission, Community Council, and School Board reports

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners met on May 11, 2026. No substantive approvals were recorded for the BUILD‑OPERATE‑TRANSFER park project agreement or the skate‑park improvement plan; both motions were presented but not voted on. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to make BUILD‑OPERATE‑TRANSFER agreement contingent on fund approval – no vote recorded
• Motion to hold skate‑park improvement contingent on fund approval – no vote recorded
• Adjournment motion carried 4-0

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider a series of subdivision applications, a rezoning request for industrial use, and two large data‑center site plan reviews. Each item will be voted on or deferred during the May 7, 2026 meeting. The agenda lists the specific parcels, lot counts, and zoning designations for each proposal.

• Item 1 – Hickory Hollow NWI, LLC/Dan Steiner: request for a 67‑lot subdivision on 32.5 acres zoned R‑1 & R‑3 (north of 61st Ave. & Arizona St.)
• Item 2 – Prochorus Winters: request for an 8‑lot subdivision on 6.687 acres zoned R‑2 (along 39th Ave. & south on Maple St.)
• Item 4 – Clay 30 LLC/Jason Simon: request to rezone 30.52 acres from R‑2 to M‑1 for proposed industrial development (near Clay St. & US 30)
• Item 7 – Attorney Todd Leeth: public hearing for a site‑plan review of a proposed data center on 168 acres zoned R‑3 & M‑1 (southeast of 61st Ave. & Arizona St.)
• Item 10 – Langan Engineering & Environmental Services: public hearing for a site‑plan for a proposed data center on 605 acres zoned M‑1 (south of 61st Ave., east of Colorado St.)

The Hobart Plan Commission granted final plat approval for Damian Cortes' 1‑lot subdivision at 1040 Lakeview Dr., with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved preliminary plat approval for Brian Cox's 1‑lot subdivision at 286 Old Ridge Rd., also 8‑0. The commission denied rezoning and subdivision petitions 26‑16 and 26‑17, each with an 8‑0 vote. All other petitions were tabled or deferred.

• Approved final plat for 1‑lot subdivision at 1040 Lakeview Dr. (8‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 1‑lot subdivision at 286 Old Ridge Rd. (8‑0)
• Denied rezoning of 2.352‑acre parcel (Petition 26‑16) (8‑0)
• Denied preliminary plat for 2‑lot subdivision (Petition 26‑17) (8‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three public hearings for developmental standards variances and one use variance. The agenda also includes the approval of previous minutes and the tabling of a fence variance request.

• Public Hearing: 26-06 variance for 2-lot subdivision at 1221 S. Connecticut St.
• Public Hearing: 26-05 variance to exceed accessory structure size at 2121 E 9th Place.
• Public Hearing: 26-09 use variance for an apartment over a garage at 920 E Cleveland Ave.
• Old Business: 25-12 variance for a 3' wood fence at 37 N Guyer Street.
• Approval of March 5, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes.

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a fence variance for 37 N Guyer Street, denied a shed variance for 2121 E 9th Place, and issued an unfavorable recommendation on a use variance for 920 E Cleveland Ave. It approved a developmental standards variance allowing a 2‑lot subdivision at 1221 S. Connecticut St. All votes were 4‑0. Procedural items such as minutes and agenda were also approved.

• Denied fence variance petition 25-12 (4-0)
• Denied shed variance petition 26-03 (4-0)
• Approved 2‑lot subdivision variance petition 26-06 (4-0)
• Unfavorable recommendation on use variance petition 26-09 (4-0)
• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to discuss infrastructure repairs and easement requests. Key items include a resolution for the city salt dome and sidewalk repairs in Merrillville Heights.

• Resolution 2026-02: Repairs and replacement of the City Salt Dome
• Tree removal requests for 109 S. Wabash St., 48 N. Guyer St., 733 Lincoln St., and 2753 Cypress Ln.
• Sidewalk repair request for 2669 E. 62nd Pl. in Merrillville Heights
• Acceptance of Warranty Deed for Parcels 18, 34, and 35 for Hickey Street Improvement Project
• Temporary sign placement request for Hobart YMCA/Brickyard Run

The Board announced a moved Plan Commission meeting and special e‑bike enforcement. A community flag‑football event was scheduled for August 7, 2026. The Board voted to adjourn, and the motion carried 3‑0. The meeting ended at 3:55 p.m.

• Adjournment motion carried (3‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation of 6.66 acres and several zoning amendments. The meeting includes reviews of real and personal property compliance and a proposal to designate an economic development area at I-65 and 37th Avenue.

• Annexation of 6.66 acres (W of 165, N of 37th Ave) for Hobart Property Holdings II LLC
• Zoning change from R-2 to M-1 for 138.98 acres north of Clay St. & US 30
• Zoning change from B-3 to PUD for 26.78 acres at SW corner of 61st Ave. & Liverpool Rd.
• Ordinance 2026-09 to amend hourly pay for part-time police officers
• Ordinance 2026-10 to add paid parental leave for full-time city employees

The council adopted Resolution 2026-09 establishing a fiscal plan for a petitioned annexation and approved Ordinance 2026-14 placing new territory within city limits (first reading). It passed Ordinance 2026-06 changing an R‑2 zone to an M‑1 zone with a 5‑aye, 1‑nay vote. Additional ordinances on zoning, dog‑park fees, police pay, paid parental leave, and a community‑impact fund were also adopted, while the community‑impact fund ordinance was tabled for a later hearing.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-09 for annexation fiscal plan (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-14 annexing new territory (first reading) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-06 rezoning R‑2 to M‑1 (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-07 rezoning B‑3 to PUD (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-08 dog‑park fee ordinance (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-09 police pay and security officer ordinance (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-10 paid parental leave amendment (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2026-11 community impact fund appropriation (6-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda for the current term. The executive director will report on upcoming community events, including a Mother’s Day luncheon, a class, a blood drive, and a Shipshewana trip. A update on the bocce ball court will be provided, and the board will consider a request for a new board member. The meeting will also include approval of claims, financial reports, and general announcements.

• Approve minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting
• Approve agenda for 2024‑2027 term
• Executive Director report on upcoming community events
• Bocce ball court update and request for board member
• Approve claims and review financial reports

The board approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. They accepted the $1,393.14 claim vouchers after correcting the Vego Garden Beds amount. The March 2026 financial report showing $168,436.51 in cash and investments was also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $1,393.14 after correction (6-0)
• Approved March 2026 financial report showing $168,436.51 cash and investments (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will consider three task orders: Task Order #13 for the Sump Pump Disconnect Program, Task Order #12 for an easement exhibit for the Duck Creek Tributary, and Task Order #15 for Data Center Construction Phase Services. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of April 14 minutes, agenda approval, and reports from the City Engineer, legal department, and finance.

• Task Order #13 – Sump Pump Disconnect Program (discussion/consideration)
• Task Order #12 – Easement Exhibit for Duck Creek Tributary (discussion/consideration)
• Task Order #15 – Data Center Construction Phase Services (discussion/consideration)

The board approved Stormwater Disbursement #63 for $2,326.25. The board approved the April invoice claims totaling $388,192.84. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 PM.

• Approved Stormwater Disbursement #63 $2,326.25 (5-0)
• Approved April invoice claims $388,192.84 (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will consider change orders for safety improvements at US30 and Colorado. The body will also review a residential housing program and approve workforce training grants for two school corporations.

• US30 & Colorado Safety Improvements change orders regarding subcontractor work, signage, barricades, and fencing
• Review of Hickory Hollow Residential Housing Development Program
• Education and Workforce Training Grant for Merrillville School Corporation (Quarter 1 2026)
• Education and Workforce Training Grant for School City of Hobart (Quarter 1 2026)
• OpenGov Permitting & Licensing Software 2026 invoice approval

The Redevelopment Commission approved four change orders for US‑30 improvements with a unanimous vote. It also authorized the Department of Redevelopment to begin the required 30‑day public consultations and public meeting for the Hickory Hollow residential housing program, as mandated by Indiana Code 36‑7‑14‑53D. Additional items approved included the first‑quarter education and workforce training grant reports, the Register of Claims for $47,678.71, and the 2020 Bond Register of Claims for $19,200.18, all with 4‑0 votes.

• Approved US‑30 change orders #001‑#004 (4‑0)
• Authorized public consultations for Hickory Hollow housing program (4‑0)
• Approved Quarter 1 reports for Merrillville and School City of Hobart education & workforce grant (4‑0)
• Approved Register of Claims totaling $47,678.71 (4‑0)
• Approved 2020 Bond Register of Claims totaling $19,200.18 (4‑0)
• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council approved the petition from Hobart Property Holdings II LLC to annex a 6.66‑acre parcel west of 165th and north of 37th Avenue and scheduled a public hearing for the same day. The council also adopted several ordinances, including a zoning change from R‑2 to M‑1 for 138.98 acres, a B‑3 to PUD conversion for 26.78 acres, and a suspension of the single‑family residential garbage collection fee of about $280 per year. Additional actions included approval of an unsafe‑building code amendment and various budget appropriations.

• Petition for voluntary annexation of 6.66 acres (Hobart Property Holdings II LLC) accepted, public hearing set for April 15, 2026
• Ordinance 2026-06: Change R‑2 zone to M‑1 zone for approx. 138.98 acres north of Clay St & US 30
• Ordinance 2026-07: Change B‑3 zone to PUD zone for 26.78 acres at SW corner of 61st Ave & Liverpool Rd
• Ordinance 2026-04: Amend code on inspection, repair or removal of unsafe buildings and vacant structures
• Resolution 2026-08: Suspend single‑family residential garbage collection fee (~$280 annually) temporarily

The council adopted Ordinance 2026‑04 amending the code on inspection, repair or removal of unsafe buildings (6‑0). It approved a compliance review for ITR America, LLC and zoning amendments converting an R‑2 area to M‑1 (Ordinance 2026‑06) and a B‑3 area to a PUD (Ordinance 2026‑07) (each 6‑0). Additional measures passed unanimously included dog‑park fee rules, part‑time police pay adjustments and a civilian security officer, paid parental leave for full‑time employees, and a transfer of appropriations for Economic Development (Ordinances 2026‑08, 09, 10, 13) (all 6‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑04 on unsafe buildings (6‑0)
• Approved CF‑1 compliance review for ITR America, LLC (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑06 changing R‑2 zone to M‑1 zone (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑07 changing B‑3 zone to PUD zone (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑08 establishing dog‑park fees (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑09 adjusting part‑time police pay and adding a civilian security officer (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑10 adding paid parental leave for full‑time city employees (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑13 transferring appropriations within the 2026 General Fund for Economic Development (first and second reading, 6‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several new requests, including a block party permit for the Hillcrest Ave. and Barberry Dr. intersection, a tree removal from an easement at 1270 Independence Dr., resurfacing the parkway at 325 N. Kelly St., purchasing city property, and awarding a paving contract to Community Crossings. The Board will also consider accepting a warranty deed for Parcel 27 related to the Hickey Street improvement and receive an update on an unsafe building order for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. No unfinished business was reported.

• Block party request to close Hillcrest Ave. & Barberry Dr. and Cypress Ln. & Hemlock Dr. on July 3‑4 for fireworks and cleanup (Desiree McCorkle, 2793 Cypress Ln.)
• Tree removal request from easement at 1270 Independence Dr. (Victoria Mayol)
• Resurface Parkway request at 325 N. Kelly St. (Justin Butler)
• Award of bid to Community Crossings Paving (Alex Metz)
• Consideration of acceptance of warranty deed for Parcel 27 (Hickey Street Improvement)

The Board approved the award of the CCMG paving project to Milestone with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved a block party on Cypress Lane, tree removal at 1270 Independence Dr, and resurfacing the parkway at 325 N. Kelly St. Additional actions included accepting the April 1 minutes, the register of claims, the warranty deed for parcel 27, and outdoor dining for The Dugout on 4".

• Approved award of CCMG paving contract to Milestone ($1,124,500) (2-0)
• Approved block party on Cypress Lane, July 3 (2-0)
• Approved tree removal at 1270 Independence Dr (2-0)
• Approved resurfacing of parkway at 325 N. Kelly St (2-0)
• Approved acceptance of warranty deed for parcel 27 (2-0)
• Approved outdoor dining for The Dugout on 4" (2-0)
• Approved acceptance of April 1 minutes (2-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (2-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District and Stormwater Management Board will review reports on infrastructure repairs and project updates. The body is considering several task orders for stormwater management and emergency repairs to a lift station.

• Lift Station #4 emergency repair
• Wessler-Amendment No. 4 To Task Order No. 1
• Wessler Task Order 14 for Old Ridge Road Culvert Improvements
• Wessler-Task Order 15 for Data Center Construction Phase Services
• Asbestos abatement cost estimates for WWTP Demo

The board approved a $99,485 spot repair for Lillian Street and a $59,906.10 culvert repair on Frontage Road. It also approved a $7,395 dam inspection, $5,927 emergency repairs to Lift Station No. 4, and a redesign of the 5" Street culvert project to avoid additional permitting. Additional approvals included a $27,000 amendment to Task Order 1 and $95,850 for engineering services on the Old Ridge Road culvert; two items were tabled.

• Approved Lillian Street spot repairs $99,485 (4/0)
• Approved Frontage Road culvert repair $59,906.10 to H&G Underground Utilities (4/0)
• Approved dam inspection contract $7,395 with Lawson-Fisher Associates (4/0)
• Approved emergency repairs to Lift Station No. 4 $5,927 (4/0)
• Approved redesign of 5" Street culvert project (Option 3) to avoid DNR permit (4/0)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Task Order 1 adding $27,000 (total $83,000) (4/0)
• Approved engineering services for Old Ridge Road culvert $95,850 (4/0)
• Tabled Task Order 15 for data‑center SWPPP services (4/0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting and the register of claims. The agenda includes reports from the Director, Plan Commission, Common Council, and School Board. The meeting will be held at Hobart City Hall.

• Approval of March 9, 2026 minutes
• Approval of register of claims
• Director report
• Plan Commission report
• Common Council report

The Board of Park Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will consider Chief Lopez's request to set a date for the current hiring process agility test and interviews. The commission will also receive an announcement that the pension board will discuss and approve two candidates to be sent to INPRS. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting, and the register of claims.

• Request by Chief Lopez to set a date for the hiring process agility test and interviews
• Pension board to discuss and approve two candidates for INPRS
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of March 12, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of register of claims

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting, each by a 2‑0 vote. Commissioners and Chief Lopez agreed to hold the department agility and interview on April 28 and 29 at 9 a.m. The secretary was directed to contact candidates with incomplete applications and to inquire with the Schererville Fire Department about their application costs and testing requirements. The commission adjourned the meeting by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Set department agility and interview for April 28‑29 at 9 a.m.
• Directed Secretary Maloney to contact candidates with incomplete applications
• Directed Secretary Maloney to request cost and testing requirements from Schererville Fire Department
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Hobart Fire Pension Board will meet on April 9, 2026 to conduct routine business. Members will approve minutes from the prior meeting, consider any petitions and claims related to the pension fund, and review a packet for a new candidate. The board will also discuss general good and welfare matters before adjourning.

• Reading and approval of minutes of preceding meeting
• Petitions of any nature pertaining to Hobart Fire Pension Fund
• Consideration of claims
• Review packet for new candidate
• Good & welfare discussion

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a work session to review engineering comments for proposed data center site plans. The discussion focuses on two specific petitions located at the southeast corner of 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.

• Review of engineering comments for PC Petition # 26-12 (Hobart Owner LLC) involving 171.19 acres
• Review of engineering comments for PC Petition # 26-14 (Wylie Capital/Langan Engineering) involving 605 acres

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to decide on two developmental standards variances. These requests involve property modifications that deviate from current zoning codes.

• Variance request for 37 N Guyer Street to allow an existing 3-foot wood fence in the front yard
• Public hearing for 2121 E 9th Place to exceed accessory structure size limits by 420 square feet for a 14'x28' shed

The Board of Zoning Appeals met without a quorum and closed after one minute. The public hearing for Petition 26-05 was postponed to the May 7, 2026 meeting. Both variance requests (Petition 25-12 and Petition 26-05) were deferred by vote. No other actions were taken.

• Petition 25-12 variance request deferred (vote recorded)
• Petition 26-05 variance request deferred (vote recorded)
• Public hearing for Petition 26-05 postponed to May 7, 2026

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider several subdivision and rezoning requests, including proposals for new lots and industrial development. It will also vote on Resolution No. 2026‑01 to designate an Economic Development Area and adopt an Economic Development Plan. All items are listed for public hearing or tabling pending further action.

• 23-12 Hickory Hollow NWI, LLC: proposed 67‑lot subdivision, request tabled
• 25-16 Prochorus Winters, Sr.: proposed 8‑lot subdivision (Winter’s Resubdivision), request tabled
• 26-09 Becknell Industrial/Ethan Frisch: rezone B‑3 to PUD for technology park, public hearing
• 26-10 Becknell Industrial/Ethan Frisch: site plan for 98,000 sf addition, 105 parking spaces
• Resolution No. 2026‑01: designate Economic Development Area and approve development plan

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from February and March and adopted the amended agenda. It approved Resolution 2026‑01, designating an Economic Development Area and adopting its plan. The commission gave a favorable recommendation to the Common Council for the Clay 138 LLC industrial rezoning, contingent on a development agreement and infrastructure improvements. It also approved a preliminary plat for a one‑lot subdivision at 1040 Lakeview Dr., granted a favorable recommendation for the Becknell Industrial PUD rezoning, and tabled four other subdivision and rezoning petitions.

• Approved February 5 and March 5 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment moving Petition 26‑13 to the top (7‑0)
• Approved Petition 26‑13 Resolution 2026‑01 creating an Economic Development Area (7‑0)
• Tabled petitions 23‑12, 25‑16, 25‑30A, and 26‑03 (deferred)
• Favorable recommendation to Common Council for Petition 26‑02 Clay 138 LLC rezoning, with required development agreement and infrastructure upgrades (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Petition 26‑04 “Vista at Cortes Reserve” (7‑0)
• Favorable recommendation for Petition 26‑09 Becknell Industrial PUD rezoning (6‑0, Allen recused)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss accepting warranty deeds for parcels 26, 28, 30 and 33 on Hickey Street as part of an improvement project. An update on the unsafe building order for 312 N. Cavender St. will also be provided. The meeting includes the appointment of Maria Galka to a four‑year term.

• Consideration of acceptance of warranty deeds for parcels 26, 28, 30 & 33 on Hickey Street
• Update on unsafe building order for 312 N. Cavender St.
• Appointment of Maria Galka to a 4‑year term (1/1/24‑12/31/27)
• Reading of minutes from the March 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Announcement that the Common Council meeting is cancelled and State of the City event at Hobart High School

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the acceptance of warranty deeds for parcels 26, 28, 30, and 33 on the Hickey Street Improvement Project. It also approved the March 18 meeting minutes, the register of claims and payroll claims, and the agenda for the April 1 meeting. A motion to continue the status update on the unsafe building order at 312 N. Cavender St. was approved for the May 20 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved acceptance of warranty deeds for parcels 26, 28, 30 & 33 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Approved agenda for the April 1, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved continuation of status update on unsafe building order at 312 N. Cavender St. for May 20, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The scheduled regular meeting of the Hobart Common Council for April 1, 2026 was cancelled. No council decisions or discussions will take place at that time. A separate mayoral presentation by Mayor Josh Huddleston is listed for the same date at Hobart High School Auditorium.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board will vote to approve the minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda for this session. The Executive Director will give a report on recent volunteer events and upcoming community activities. The board will also consider approval of claims and review financial reports.

• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025
• Approval of the current meeting agenda
• Executive Director’s report on recent and upcoming events
• Approval of claims
• Review of financial reports

The board unanimously approved the minutes from February 26, 2025, and the meeting agenda. It also approved vouchers totaling $1,990.33 and the February 2026 financial report showing $181,556.49 in cash and investments. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:01 a.m.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,990.33 (7-0)
• Approved February 2026 financial report showing $181,556.49 cash and investments (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:01 a.m. (7-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of new business items.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will meet on March 24, 2026 to consider a range of stormwater and sanitary projects. Items include a stormwater inventory and assessment, the 38th Place stormwater improvement project, a sampler booster pump purchase, several task orders for septic system and sump pump programs, and contracts for waste water treatment and emergency repairs. The board will also receive a city engineer report and a legal department update.

• Stormwater Inventory & Assessment for 2026 – discussion/consideration
• 38th Place Stormwater Improvement Project – discussion/consideration
• Sampler Booster Pump Purchase – discussion/consideration
• 2026 HSD Managed Sites Contract with Davey – discussion/consideration
• Contract with Amereco for Formal Waste Water Treatment Plant & Bait Shop – discussion/consideration

The board approved a $300,000 not-to-exceed task order with BF&S for the storm‑water inventory and assessment. It also authorized the issuance of plans and bid publishing for the 38th Pl storm‑water improvement Phase I‑II, purchase of a booster pump, and a $13,680 force‑main flushing program. Additional approvals included a $1,979 awning replacement, a contract with Davey for storm‑water infrastructure, and a $9,100 task order with Wessler Engineering. The board declared an emergency for a culvert on Old Ridge Road to allow immediate repair work.

• Approved task order 2026-01 with BF&S for storm‑water inventory, not‑to‑exceed $300,000 (4/0)
• Approved issuance of plans and bid publishing for 38th Pl STW Improvement Project Phase I‑II (4/0)
• Approved purchase of a booster pump from Gasvoda, contingent on warranty (4/0)
• Approved force‑main flushing program costing $13,680 (4/0)
• Approved awning replacement up to $1,979 (4/0)
• Approved Davey’s contract to maintain storm‑water infrastructure (4/0)
• Approved Task Order #12 with Wessler Engineering, not‑to‑exceed $9,100 (4/0)
• Declared emergency for culvert on Old Ridge Rd to permit repair (4/0)

City Council

The Common Council will meet in an Executive Session to communicate with an attorney. This session is subject to attorney-client privilege.

• Executive Session for attorney-client communications

The Hobart City Council met in executive session on March 18, 2026. The session was confined to communications with attorneys protected by attorney‑client privilege, as authorized by Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b)(19). No other topics or decisions were addressed.

City Council

The Hobart City Council will consider a petition for voluntary annexation of 6.66 acres of industrial land, approve a 2025 TIF annual report, and hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant proposal. The council also plans to vote on suspending single-family residential garbage collection fees.

• Petition for Voluntary Annexation: Hobart Property Holdings II LLC, 6.66 acres west of 165 and north of 37th Ave.
• Approval of 2025 TIF Annual Report from RDC & RA
• Community Development Block Grant program Public Hearing
• Resolution 2026-07: Authorizing submission of a CDBG Project Proposal for FY 2026
• Resolution 2026-08: Authorizing suspension of single-family residential garbage collection fees

The council approved a resolution temporarily suspending the 1% residential garbage collection fee for single‑family owner‑occupied homes, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also accepted a petition for voluntary annexation of a 6.66‑acre property, setting a public hearing for April 15, 2026, and adopted the city’s affirmative action program related to CDBG funding, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026‑08 suspending 1% residential garbage fee (7‑0)
• Accepted Petition for Voluntary Annexation of 6.66‑acre property; public hearing set for April 15 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 TIF Annual Report (7‑0)
• Approved CF‑1 compliance for Grand Trunk Storage Depot (7‑0)
• Approved CF‑1 compliance for Clay St. Devco (7‑0)
• Adopted affirmative action program and Section 3 understanding for CDBG (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑07 authorizing CDBG project proposal (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑04 creating Unsafe Building Hearing Authority (7‑0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review appeals regarding a February 5, 2026, Plan Commission decision authorizing fill permits for multiple properties. The board will also consider requests regarding tree removal and permit refunds.

• Determination of fill permit appeals for properties including 6140 California St., 1741 Imperial St., and 6716 Colorado St.
• Request to remove trees from easement at 7798 Tanager St.
• Request for building permit BP-26-57 refund from Window Nation
• Request to release performance bond for Lineage Logistics
• Unsafe Building Authority update for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd.

The Board of Public Works and Safety accepted the March 4 meeting minutes and the register of claims (3‑0 each). It affirmed the Hobart Plan Commission’s decision granting the fill permit for Docket 26‑01 (3‑0). The Board also approved tree removal at 7798 Tanager St., a refund for Building Permit BP‑26‑57, the release of a performance bond, and postponed an unsafe building order to the April 15 meeting (all 3‑0).

• Accepted March 4, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Affirmed Plan Commission fill permit Docket 26-01 (3-0)
• Approved removal of trees at 7798 Tanager St. (3-0)
• Approved refund for Building Permit BP-26-57 (3-0)
• Approved release of Performance Bond for Lineage Logistics (3-0)
• Set unsafe building order for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. to April 15 meeting (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet in an executive session on March 16, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for the purpose of communicating with an attorney under attorney-client privilege.

• Executive session for attorney-client privileged communications

The Board of Public Works and Safety met in an executive session on March 16, 2026, called to order by Mayor Josh Huddlestun at 4:00 p.m. The session was limited to communications with attorneys that are subject to attorney‑client privilege, as authorized by Indiana Code 5‑14‑1.5‑6.1(b)(19). No other topics were discussed and the session adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss grant funding for education and workforce training. The body will also review project payments and a specific property's blight status.

• Blight determination for Regional Data Management LLC parcel at 2711 West 37th Avenue
• Approval of Education & Workforce Training Grant funding for the 2027 cycle
• Approval of Change Order #9 for the Colorado TRAX Project
• Approval of Payment Application No.1 for Roundabout Improvements
• Education and Workforce Training Grant Update - MCSC

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission increased the Education & Workforce Training Grant to $50,000 for the 2027 cycle and approved a scope change for the Merrillville Community School Corporation. It also approved a change order for the Colorado TRAX Project, a $253,350 payment for roundabout improvements, and declared a city parcel blighted. Additional approvals included a register of claims and two small bond requisitions.

• Increased Education & Workforce Training Grant to $50,000 for 2027 (4-0)
• Approved MCSC scope change and future grant increase to $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #9 for Colorado TRAX Project ($6,688.20) (4-0)
• Approved Payment Application No.1 for Roundabout Improvements, payment $253,350 (4-0)
• Declared 2711 West 37" Ave property blighted per statute (4-0)
• Approved Register of Claims totaling $280,489.46 (4-0)
• Approved Bond requisition 76 for $535.66 (4-0)
• Approved Bond requisition 77 for $178.04 (4-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to elect its officers. The body will also review the 2025 Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority Annual Report.

• Election of officers
• Approval of 2025 Redevelopment Commission & Redevelopment Authority Annual Report
• Execution of Officer's Certificates related to Compliance

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Civil Service Fire Commission will meet to discuss a request to begin a new candidate testing process. The body will also review testing and eligibility recommendations provided by Chief Lopez.

• Request to begin a new candidate testing process
• Review of candidate testing and eligibility recommendations from Chief Lopez
• Committee report on employment conditions for promotional testing

The commission approved the agenda as amended with a 2‑0 vote. It approved the minutes from the February 12 meeting and the February 19 executive session, also by a 2‑0 vote. The commission voted 2‑0 to permanently reserve the council chambers for its second‑Thursday‑of‑the‑month meetings at 4 p.m., with an alternative second‑week slot. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approve agenda amendment (2-0)
• Approve February 12 and February 19 minutes (2-0)
• Add revisiting meeting date/time under Old Business (2-0)
• Reserve council chambers for second Thursday meetings at 4 p.m. (2-0)
• Adjourn meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District / Stormwater Management Board meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026, was cancelled because of inclement weather. No agenda items were considered or decided. The board members and appointments remain unchanged.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, and the register of claims. Reports from the director, plan commission, community council, and school board will be heard. The board will consider Resolution 2026-01, which proposes awarding a build‑operate‑transfer agreement for the Festival Park Project.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of February 9, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of register of claims
• Reports: director, plan commission, community council, school board
• Resolution 2026-01: award a build‑operate‑transfer agreement for the Festival Park Project

The board approved Resolution 2026‑01, authorizing the park board to seek funding for the second phase of the Festival Park project while keeping total park expenditures within the originally approved bond. The board also approved Bloodline Church’s request to rent the bandshell for an Army of the Lord training and celebration event. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Approved Resolution 2026-01 to pursue Phase II funding for Festival Park (unanimous)
• Approved Bloodline Church’s request to rent the bandshell for Army of the Lord event (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning two parcels on Clay Street from residential (R-2) to industrial (M-1). The commission will also review four tabled subdivision proposals for various locations in the city. Minutes from the February 5 and February 26 special meetings will be approved.

• 26-02 Clay 138 LLC/Jason Simon – public hearing to rezone ~138.98 acres north of Clay St. & US 30 from R-2 to M-1 for industrial development
• 26-03 Clay 30 LLC/Jason Simon – public hearing to rezone ~30.52 acres north of Clay St. & US 30 from R-2 to M-1 for industrial development
• 23-12 Hickory Hollow NWI, LLC/Dan Steiner – tabled 67‑lot subdivision on 32.5 acres at NW corner of 61st Ave. & Arizona, zoned R-1 & R-3
• 25-16 Prochorus Winters, Sr. – tabled 8‑lot Grand View Addition subdivision on 6.687 acres at 39th Ave. & Maple St., zoned R-2
• 25-30A Krull Abonmarche – tabled 10‑lot Harbor Club Estates subdivision on 11.4 acres at SE corner of Lake Park Ave. & Harbor Club Dr., zoned R-1

The Hobart Plan Commission approved the final plat for the RaceTrac 1‑lot subdivision (Petition 25‑38) with a 9‑0 vote. It also granted a six‑month extension for the Hickory Hollow 67‑lot subdivision (Petition 23‑12) to August 2026 (9‑0). Several other petitions were tabled, including a winter resubdivision (Petition 23‑16) and two rezoning requests (Petitions 26‑02 and 26‑03). The commission also approved the February 5, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Approved final plat for RaceTrac 1‑lot subdivision (Petition 25‑38) (9‑0)
• Approved six‑month extension for Hickory Hollow subdivision to August 2026 (Petition 23‑12) (9‑0)
• Tabled Winter’s resubdivision of Block 2 (Petition 23‑16) (9‑0)
• Tabled Harbor Club Estates subdivision (Petition 25‑304) (no vote recorded)
• Tabled rezoning of Clay 138 LLC property to M‑1 (Petition 26‑02) (9‑0)
• Tabled rezoning of Clay 30 LLC property to M‑1 (Petition 26‑03) (9‑0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2026 (9‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (9‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a use variance for a food truck. The board will also address a tabled variance request for a front yard fence.

• Public hearing for 3700 Montgomery Street to operate a food truck for 1 year
• Variance request for 37 N Guyer Street to allow an existing 3-foot wood fence in the front yard

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It tabled Zachary Tillman's front‑yard fence variance petition (4‑0) pending a court judgment. It removed Tara Piontek's food‑truck use variance petition (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Petition 25-12 (front‑yard fence variance) tabled (4-0)
• Petition 25-17 (food‑truck use variance) removed (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will determine appeals regarding fill permits authorized on February 5, 2026. The body will also consider sidewalk dining renewals and a design and bid agreement for 2026 CCMG.

• Appeals of Plan Commission fill permit decisions for multiple properties including 6140 California St. and 6716 Colorado St.
• Annual sidewalk dining renewals for Brick House Bar & Grill, Café 339, Montego Bay Grille, Granger’s at the Clock Tower, SIP Coffee House, and Farmhouse Coffee
• 2026 CCMG Design and Bid Agreement with First Group Engineering
• Contract renewal consideration for Indiana Landmarks
• Unsafe Building Order update for 312 N. Cavender St.

The board accepted the February 18 minutes, approved the register of claims, and added a film‑shoot request to the agenda. It also renewed the Indiana Landmarks contract, approved outdoor dining permits for six establishments, approved a $43,000 CCMG design and bid agreement, and set an unsafe building order update for a future meeting.

• Accepted February 18, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Added film‑shoot request to agenda and reordered items (3-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Indiana Landmarks (3-0)
• Approved renewal of outdoor dining for six businesses (3-0)
• Approved 2026 CCMG Design and Bid Agreement with First Group Engineering for $43,000 (3-0)
• Approved request to film downtown and cemetery March 22‑25 (3-0)
• Set unsafe building order update for April 1, 2026 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Hobart City Council regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Board of Directors for the Maria Reiner Center will meet to review financial reports and claims. The agenda includes an executive director's report on upcoming events.

• Approval of January 29, 2025, meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report on Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (March 4), IUN class (March 5), and Drury Lane trip (March 11)
• Approval of claims
• Review of financial reports

The board approved the minutes from Jan 29, 2025 and the meeting agenda. They authorized Executive Director Aimee Schallenkamp to buy a new dryer for up to $550. The board approved claims totaling $4,826.59 and the financial report showing cash and investments of $152,392.56. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am.

• Approved minutes of Jan 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of new dryer up to $550 (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $4,826.59 (5-0)
• Approved financial report cash & investments $152,392.56 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 am (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission held a special meeting to consider Petition 26‑01 for a fill permit on a 605‑acre property at 6199 Colorado Street, zoned M‑1. After a public hearing on February 5, 2026, the commission voted five in favor and three opposed to grant the permit, subject to conditions on grading, site entrances, and a trail. The permit will expire when a site plan is approved, and any amendments require agreement between the commission and the petitioner.

• Grant of fill permit for 605‑acre property at 6199 Colorado Street (zoned M‑1)
• Mass Grading Package must eliminate transport of fill materials except for mitigation, temporary fencing, and entrance stone
• Commission to discuss final site entrances along 61st Avenue, preferring alignment with Arizona Street
• Requirement to create a path or trail between the north side of the berm and the gas pipeline
• Permit expires upon approval of a site plan; amendments only by agreement with the petitioner

The Hobart Plan Commission approved the Findings of Fact for Petition 26‑01, correcting a code reference, and voted 5‑3 to grant the requested fill permit for the 605‑acre property at 6199 Colorado Street. The permit is conditioned on a mass‑grading package and future site‑plan discussions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approve Findings of Fact (including correction of Sec. 150.140 to Sec. 150.104) (7-1)
• Grant fill permit for 605‑acre property at 6199 Colorado St (5-3)
• Accept meeting agenda (8-0)
• Adjourn meeting (8-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary District and Stormwater Management Board will review the City Engineer's report. The body will discuss and consider three specific infrastructure projects and approve financial reports and bond disbursements.

• Wisconsin St Bridge project letting
• 930 Fleming St Septic Elimination
• BF&S Pipe Lining Project Agreement
• SRF Bond claims and disbursements
• Stormwater Bond disbursements

The board approved the amended agenda and the February 10 minutes, then authorized the Wisconsin St Bridge project to go out for bidding. It also approved a $177,135 engineering task order for the Merrillville Heights pipeline and a professional services agreement with Ameresco to begin demolition of the wastewater treatment facility. Additionally, the board approved SRF claims and disbursements, invoice claims totaling $576,719.77, and two storm‑water claims of $38,676 and $21,281.20.

• Approved February 10 minutes (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved Wisconsin St Bridge plans for bidding (5-0)
• Approved Merrillville Heights pipeline task order $177,135 (5-0)
• Approved Ameresco professional services agreement for wastewater plant demolition (5-0)
• Approved SRF claims (5-0)
• Approved SRF disbursements (5-0)
• Approved invoice claims $576,719.77 (5-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will review property acquisitions and real estate agreements. The body will also consider the 2025 Annual TIF Report and grant contracts for education and workforce development.

• Approval of property acquisition for Greenwood Terrace
• Approval of Real Estate Purchase Agreement abutting 332-338 Main LLC
• Acceptance of Amended Deed of Dedication from Hobart Owner LLC
• Review of Addendum to Settlement Agreement for Patriot Park LLC/Mississppi Partners LLC
• Approval of 2026 Education & Workforce Grant Contracts for City of Hobart and Merrillville Community School Corporation

The Redevelopment Commission approved the endorsements and closing for the $364,500 Greenwood Terrace property acquisition. It also approved a real‑estate purchase agreement for parcels adjacent to 332‑338 Main, accepted an amended deed of dedication, rejected an addendum to a settlement agreement, and adopted the 2025 TIF report. Education and workforce grant contracts were approved, along with two claim registers.

• Approved endorsements up to $1,200 for Greenwood Terrace (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with closing of Greenwood Terrace purchase $364,500 (5-0)
• Approved real‑estate purchase agreement for parcels abutting 332‑338 Main LLC (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of amended deed of dedication from Hobart Owner, LLC (5-0)
• Rejected addendum to settlement agreement Patriot Park LLC/Mississippi Partners LLC (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Annual TIF Report (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Education and Workforce Grant contracts ($26,000 for School City of Hobart, $4,000 for Merrillville) (5-0)
• Approved Register of Claims totaling $2,986.46 (5-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board will consider an appeal of the Plan Commission's February 5, 2026 decision that authorized a fill permit for Vance Thompson and Susan Thompson at 5588 E. 73rd Ave., Merrillville. It will also discuss a tabled contract renewal with Indiana Landmarks, a request to use five to six parking spaces for events at Tavern on the Lake (200 Main St.), and an update on an unsafe building order for 6895‑6897 Colorado St. Routine items such as approval of claims, agenda, and minutes are also on the agenda.

• Appeal of Plan Commission decision authorizing a fill permit for Vance & Susan Thompson, 5588 E. 73rd Ave.
• Consideration (tabled) of contract renewal with Indiana Landmarks
• Request to use 5‑6 parking spaces for events at Tavern on the Lake, 200 Main St.
• Update on unsafe building order for 6895‑6897 Colorado St.

The Board approved the use of six parking spaces for Tavern on the Lake events on three dates. It also approved a motion to place a lien on the property at 6895-6897 Colorado St., contingent on proper legal notice, and to remove the item from the unsafe building agenda. Several routine items—accepting prior minutes, the register of claims, and the agenda—were approved unanimously. Consideration of the Indiana Landmarks contract renewal was tabled.

• Accepted minutes of Feb. 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved use of 6 parking spaces for Tavern on the Lake events (3-0)
• Approved lien on 6895-6897 Colorado St., contingent on legal notice, and removal from unsafe building agenda (3-0)
• Tabled consideration of Indiana Landmarks contract renewal (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss a proclamation for Tri-Kappa Week and a second reading of an ordinance regarding the Legal Department. The proposed ordinance involves adding a position, amending salary ranges, and transferring appropriations within the 2026 General Fund Budget.

• Ordinance 2026-03: Adding a position and amending salary ranges for the Legal Department
• Proclamation: Tri-Kappa Week (February 22-28, 2026)

The council approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting and the agenda for the February 18 session, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The second reading of Ordinance 2026‑03, which amends legal‑department positions and salary ranges and transfers appropriations within the 2026 General Fund, was adopted by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Feb 4, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 (second reading) (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Hobart Redevelopment Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on February 17, 2026 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Hobart Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 17, 2026. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or other substantive matters are scheduled for discussion.

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will review the current open promotion lists and discuss the requirements for upcoming promotions. The commission will also consider a change to the meeting time. Additional items include a email from Chief Lopez about Commission Rule 11-14-KK and a committee report on employment conditions for promotional testing.

• Review of current open promotion lists
• Discussion of promotion requirements
• Consideration of meeting time change
• Email from Chief Lopez regarding Commission Rule 11-14-KK and upcoming promotional exams
• Committee report on conditions of employment for promotional testing

The commission set an executive session for February 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. It removed the posting for the February 20, 2026 Engineer Exam and suspended the exam pending that session. The regular commission meeting time was changed to 4 p.m. going forward. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 8, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Set executive session for Feb 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. (3-0)
• Removed posting for Feb 20, 2026 Engineer Exam and suspended exam (3-0)
• Changed commission meeting time to 4 p.m. going forward (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will approve minutes from the January 26 meeting and adopt the agenda. The board will receive a City Engineer report and a lift station report. Several items will be discussed, including updates to the COH WWTP demolition RFP (Task Orders 9 and 10), a long‑term maintenance agreement with Tuhaus LLC, maintenance proposals for 2026 HSD‑managed sites, and a Robinson Engineering contract for lift stations 15 and 18.

• COH WWTP Demolition RFP – Task Order #9 and #10: discussion/consideration
• Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement with Tuhaus LLC: discussion/consideration
• 2026 HSD Managed Sites – Maintenance proposals: discussion/consideration
• Robinson Engineering Contract for Lift Stations 15 & 18 assessment: discussion/consideration
• City Engineer report

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Board approved Task Order #9 to prepare plans and specs for demolishing the Wastewater Treatment Plant (5‑0). It tabled Task Order #10 for demolition construction oversight pending an asbestos report (5‑0). The board also approved a long‑term maintenance agreement for 6197 Colorado Street, hired Davey’s Tree Expert Company for site maintenance at $42,680, and approved the Robinson Engineering assessment contract for lift stations 15 and 18 (each 5‑0). Procedural approvals of the prior meeting minutes and agenda also passed.

• Approved Task Order #9 for demolition plans, up to $18,500 (5‑0)
• Tabled Task Order #10 for demolition construction oversight (5‑0)
• Approved Long‑Term Maintenance and Operation Agreement for 6197 Colorado Street (5‑0)
• Approved Davey’s Tree Expert Company contract for HSD‑managed sites, $42,680 (5‑0)
• Approved Robinson Engineering Assessment Contract for lift stations 15 and 18 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from Jan. 26, 2026 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Hobart Park and Recreation Board will approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting, and the register of claims. The board will receive reports from the director, the plan commission, the community council, and the school board. In new business, the board will consider a summer concert proposal presented by Tommy Forbes of the Tavern.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of Jan 12, 2026 meeting
• Approve register of claims
• Receive reports from director, plan commission, community council, and school board
• Consider Tommy Forbes' summer concert proposal

The Hobart Board of Park Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. They then approved the prior meeting minutes, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider several subdivision applications that have been tabled, including a 67‑lot proposal for Hickory Hollow, an 8‑lot proposal for Winter’s Resubdivision, a 10‑lot Harbor Club Estates subdivision, and a 1‑lot RaceTrac subdivision. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a proposed fill permit for a 605‑acre parcel owned by Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, zoned M‑1. Routine agenda items include approval of the November 6, 2025 and January 6, 2026 minutes.

• Hickory Hollow NWI – proposed 67‑lot subdivision, tabled
• Winter’s Resubdivision – proposed 8‑lot subdivision, tabled
• Harbor Club Estates – proposed 10‑lot subdivision, tabled
• RaceTrac – proposed 1‑lot subdivision, tabled
• Langan Engineering – public hearing on 605‑acre fill permit (M‑1 zoning)

The commission approved the November 6, 2025 and January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (8‑0 each). It accepted the agenda as amended and tabled several subdivision petitions (8‑0). The commission approved amendments to the Tech Park fill‑permit application (8‑0) and then granted the fill permit for petition 26‑01 with a 5‑3 vote.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved January 6, 2026 minutes (8-0)
• Accepted agenda as amended and tabled petitions 23-12, 25-16, 25-30A, 25-38 (8-0)
• Approved amendments to the Tech Park fill‑permit application (8-0)
• Granted fill permit for petition 26-01 (5-3)
• Tabled subdivision petition 23-12 (no vote recorded)
• Tabled subdivision petition 23-16 (no vote recorded)
• Tabled subdivision petition 25-30A (no vote recorded)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hobart Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request to operate a food truck beyond the permitted 16 weeks and a request to allow a 3-foot wood fence in a front yard. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and the introduction of new board members.

• Hear request for food truck use variance at 3700 Montgomery Street
• Consider variance for 3-foot wood fence at 37 N Guyer Street
• Approve minutes from January 6, 2026
• Introduce new Board of Zoning Appeals members
• Introduce new Plan Commission members

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the January 6, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda. Both variance petitions—25-12 for a front‑yard fence and 25-17 for a food‑truck use extension—were deferred (tabled) by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 6, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Tabled Petition 25-12 (front‑yard fence variance) (4-0)
• Tabled Petition 25-17 (food‑truck use variance) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council approved a resolution to execute an amended development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC. It also adopted two ordinances that amend the municipal code to expand the city’s investment policy for public funds. Additional items included a zoning amendment to create a PUD zone and a legal department salary range amendment. All actions were taken by recorded votes of the council members present.

• Resolution 2026-06: Approve and authorize execution of an amended Development Agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC.
• Ordinance 2026-01: Amend the Hobart Municipal Code regarding the Investment Policy for the City of Hobart (first and second readings adopted).
• Ordinance 2026-02: Authorize the Investment of Public Funds pursuant to LC 5-13-9-5.7 (first and second readings adopted).
• Ordinance 2025-48: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to change an established B-1 & R-1 zone to a PUD zone classification (12.44 acres SE of 10th St. & Lake Park Avenue).
• Ordinance 2026-03: Amend Ordinance 2025-41 to add a position and adjust salary range for certain Legal Department positions for FY 2026 and transfer appropriations within the General Fund Budget.

The Common Council approved Resolution 2026-06, amending the development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC, by a 6‑0 vote. The council also approved Ordinance 2026-03 to add a legal department position and adjust salary ranges, also by 6‑0. Minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting, the agenda, and the motion to adjourn were each approved unanimously. No unfinished business was reported.

• Approved Resolution 2026-06 amending development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 adding legal department position and salary range (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed at 7:10 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a resolution to approve and authorize an amended development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC. The board will also accept a deed of dedication for a right‑of‑way from Juan and Yvonne Luna. Contract renewal proposals will be reviewed for SiteMed (HFD physicals), Indiana Landmarks, and American Structurepoint (construction inspection). Updates will be given on unsafe building orders for 6895‑6897 Colorado St. and 312 N. Cavender St.

• Resolution 2026-01: Approve amended development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC
• Acceptance of deed of dedication for right‑of‑way from Juan & Yvonne Luna
• Consideration of contract renewal for SiteMed (HFD physicals) under Fire Chief Lopez
• Consideration of contract renewal for Indiana Landmarks
• Amendment to construction inspection contract with American Structurepoint

The Board approved Resolution 2026-01, amending the development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC. It also accepted a deed of dedication for a right‑of‑way, renewed the SiteMed health‑screening contract, and approved a $10,000 amendment to the American Structurepoint construction inspection contract. The request for a 15‑minute parking sign at 405 Main St was denied, and two unsafe‑building matters were continued to future meetings.

• Approved amended development agreement with Clay Street Devco, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted deed of dedication for right-of-way (3-0)
• Approved renewal of SiteMed HFD Physicals contract (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 amendment to American Structurepoint construction inspection contract (3-0)
• Denied 15‑minute parking sign request at 405 Main St (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 6895‑6897 Colorado St to Feb 18 meeting (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building order for 312 N. Cavender St to Mar 4 meeting (3-0)

Maria Reiner Center Board

The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors will meet to elect new officers for 2026. The board will also review the Executive Director's report and approve claims.

• Election of new officers for 2026
• Executive Director's report on 2026 wrap up, grants, and upcoming events
• Approval of claims

The Maria Reiner Center Board formally accepted the December 4, 2025 minutes and approved the meeting agenda. It voted to retain the same officers for 2026. The board also approved $2,977.07 in vouchers and the November and December 2025 financial statements, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Retained 2025 officers for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,977.07 (6-0)
• Approved November and December 2025 financial reports (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:07 a.m. (6-0)

Contractor's Licensing Board and Registration

The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of new business items.

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The Hobart Sanitary and Stormwater Management Board will approve the December 30, 2025 minutes and the agenda, then discuss updates on the Linda & Cleveland SSO elimination project and the stormwater inventory project. The meeting includes discussion of several procurement and engineering items, such as a replacement backhoe, iPad purchases, and multiple lift‑station and wastewater‑treatment‑plant contracts.

• Linda & Cleveland SSO elimination project – discussion
• Stormwater inventory project update – discussion
• Replacement backhoe for the sanitary district – discussion
• Purchase of iPads for the sanitary district – discussion
• COH WWTP demolition RFP (Task Orders #9 and #10) – discussion

The board approved the purchase of a new Case 590SN backhoe for $149,843. It also approved several contracts, including four iPads up to $2,000, Vac‑Con equipment up to $9,150, a $40,000 GIS data correction task order, and a $35,000 contract with Robinson Engineering for lift stations. Additional approvals covered an asbestos survey, NearMap renewal, and SRF bond claims totaling $257,131. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved purchase of Case 590SN backhoe for $149,843 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of four iPads up to $2,000 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Vac‑Con equipment up to $9,150 (5‑0)
• Approved Task Order #10 for GIS data correction up to $40,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Robinson Engineering for Lift Stations #15 and #18 up to $35,000 (5‑0)
• Approved asbestos survey contract with Amereco Engineering for $1,550 (5‑0)
• Approved NearMap renewal for $7,128.60 (5‑0)
• Approved SRF bond claims and disbursements totaling $257,131 (5‑0)

City Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss a zoning amendment for a property southeast of 10th St and Lake Park Avenue. The body will also consider ordinances and a resolution regarding the city's public fund investment policy.

• Ordinance 2025-48: Zoning change from B-1 & R-1 to PUD for 12.44 acres SE of 10th St & Lake Park Avenue
• Resolution 2026-05: Authorization of public fund investments pursuant to LC 5-13-9-5
• Ordinance 2026-01: Amendment to the Hobart Municipal Code regarding Investment Policy
• Ordinance 2026-02: Authorization of public fund investments pursuant to LC 5-13-9-5

The Hobart Common Council adopted Ordinance 2025-48, changing a B‑1 & R‑1 zone to a PUD zone on 12.44 acres. It also approved Resolution 2026-05 and Ordinances 2026-01 and 2026-02, expanding and authorizing longer‑term public‑fund investments. All measures passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-48 (zoning amendment to PUD zone) – 6-0
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 authorizing expanded public‑fund investments – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance 2026-01 amending Investment Policy – 6-0
• Suspended rules, declared emergency, and proceeded to second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 – 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-01 on second reading – 6-0
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 authorizing public‑fund investments – 6-0
• Suspended rules, declared emergency, and proceeded to second reading of Ordinance 2026-02 – 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-02 on second reading – 6-0

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will discuss several items, including a request for a 15‑minute parking sign at 405 Main St., agreements with Baker Tilly Investment Services and Old National Bank, a supplemental appraisal services agreement for Hickey Street reconstruction, and updates on unsafe building orders for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. and 500 Main St. The meeting also includes the signing of a 1‑lot subdivision (JRS Spot Subdivision) at 126 N. Hobart Rd., zoned B‑3, covering 1.6 acres.

• Request for 15‑minute parking sign at 405 Main St. (Michael Armalis)
• Consideration of Baker Tilly Investment Services Agreement and Custody Agreement with Old National Bank
• Consideration of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for appraisal services on Hickey Street reconstruction
• Signing of 1‑lot subdivision (JRS Spot Subdivision) at 126 N. Hobart Rd., zoned B‑3, 1.6 acres
• Updates on unsafe building orders for 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. and 500 Main St.

The Board approved the Mayor's action to sign the Baker Tilly Investment Services and Custody Agreements with Old National Bank. It also approved a $78,000 supplemental agreement for appraisal services on the Hickey Street reconstruction, and accepted a $9,816 fire department grant. The Board authorized demolition of the unsafe home at 300 W. Old Ridge Rd. and transferred the 500 Main St. unsafe building case to the Building Department. A request for a 15‑minute parking sign was tabled.

• Ratified Baker Tilly Investment Services and Custody Agreements with Old National Bank (2-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for appraisal services, $78,000 (2-0)
• Approved signing of mylars for 1‑lot subdivision at 126 N. Hobart Rd. (2-0)
• Accepted Hobart Fire Department grant of $9,816 (2-0)
• Allowed homeowner to demolish house at 300 W. Old Ridge Rd., pending Plan Commission (2-0)
• Removed 500 Main St. unsafe building item from Authority, transferred to Building Department (2-0)
• Tabled request for 15‑minute parking sign at 405 Main St. (2-0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding fire department grant (2-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect officers and approve the minutes from August 19, 2025. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Election of officers

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to appoint members to the Park Board, Council, and Board of Public Works. The meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 2211 E. 10 Street.

• Park Board appointment (Dan Shultz)
• Council Member appointment (Mark Kara)
• Board of Public Works appointment (Maria Galka)
• Change of venue to 2211 E. 10 Street
• City Engineer Alex Metz to attend

Sanitary and Stormwater District Board

The meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to elect its officers for 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Election of 2026 Officers

The Board of Park Commissioners elected Ms. Grabczak as Vice President, Mr. Recio as Secretary, and appointed Mr. Schultz to the Plan Commission. The agenda and minutes were approved unanimously. A motion to keep the current commissioners for the next two years also passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Elected Ms. Grabczak as Vice President (4-0)
• Elected Mr. Recio as Secretary (4-0)
• Appointed Mr. Schultz to the Plan Commission (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Accepted Register of Claims (approval of minutes) (4-0)
• Approved motion to retain current commissioners for two years (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to elect officers and consider several resolutions regarding land and economic development. The body will discuss a new economic development area and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Hobart Sanitary District.

• Resolution NO. 2026-01: Establishing the I-65 & 37th Avenue Economic Development Area
• Resolution NO. 2026-02: Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Hobart Sanitary District
• Approval of Quit-Claim Deed and Acceptance of Deed of Dedication for Hobart Owner LLC
• Review of 2026 Education & Workforce Grant Applications
• Property acquisition status update for Greenwood Terrace

The commission retained its current officers for the year. It adopted a declaratory resolution creating a Tax Increment Financing district for the I‑65 and 37th Avenue Economic Development Area. The body also approved an intergovernmental land‑swap agreement, the related quitclaim deed and deed of dedication, and awarded $30,000 in education and workforce training grants as recommended.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 15, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Retained all current officers (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-01 establishing I‑65 and 37th Ave Economic Development Area TIF district (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-02 intergovernmental agreement with Hobart Sanitary District (3-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed transferring real estate to Hobart Owner, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted deed of dedication from Hobart Owner, LLC (3-0)
• Approved 2026 education and workforce training grant awards ($4,000 to Merrillville HS, $26,000 to Hobart HS) (3-0)

Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission

The Hobart Fire Civil Service Commission will swear in Commissioner Michael Pouch and choose a chairperson for the commission. The board will also consider a committee report on employment conditions for promotional testing. Standard agenda items include approval of the agenda, minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting, and the register of claims.

• Swearing in of Commissioner Michael Pouch
• Selection of Commission Chairperson
• Committee report on conditions of employment for promotional testing
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes of December 11, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the amended agenda and the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 2‑0 vote. Commissioners set a promotion exam for February 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. and elected Commissioner Pouch as chairperson, also by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (amended) (2-0)
• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Set promotion exam for Feb 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. (no vote recorded)
• Selected Commissioner Pouch as chairperson (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Public Works and Safety

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety will hold a regular meeting to appoint new members to four-year terms, approve claims, and receive updates on police promotions and unsafe building orders.

• Mayor Josh Huddlestun presides over the meeting
• Board to appoint Maria Galka and Deborah Longer to four-year terms
• Police Chief Ciszewski to present promotion of three officers
• Unsafe Building Authority to discuss orders at 3161 E 84th Pl. and 6895-97 Colorado St.
• Meeting held at Hobart City Hall, 414 Main Street

The board accepted the December 17, 2025 minutes, approved the register of claims and payroll claims, and approved the meeting agenda. It accepted the mayor’s conflict‑of‑interest disclosure statement. The board removed the unsafe building order for 3161 E 84" Pl. from its agenda and transferred it to the Building Department, and it postponed the unsafe building issue for 6895‑97 Colorado St. to the February 4, 2026 meeting.

• Accepted December 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved register of claims and payroll claims (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Accepted mayor’s conflict-of-interest disclosure statement (2-0, mayor abstained)
• Removed unsafe building order for 3161 E 84" Pl. from agenda, transferred to Building Department (3-0)
• Continued unsafe building matter for 6895-97 Colorado St. to Feb 4, 2026 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Hobart Common Council will consider several resolutions, including designating an Economic Revitalization Area and approving real‑property tax abatements for Amazon Data Services, Inc. and Hobart Owner LLC. The council will also act on a zoning amendment that changes a B‑1 and R‑1 zone to a PUD zone on the Sapper’s property. A public hearing on the proposed Economic Revitalization Area has been postponed to a later date.

• Ordinance 2025-48: Amend B‑1 & R‑1 zones to a PUD zone (12.44 acres) SE of 10th St & Lake Park Ave (Sapper’s property)
• Public Hearing postponed: Proposed Economic Revitalization Area at SE corner of 61st Ave and Colorado St
• Resolution 2026-01: Declare and confirm an Economic Revitalization Area within Hobart
• Resolution 2026-02: Approve real‑property tax abatement for investments by Amazon Data Services, Inc.
• Resolution 2026-04: Approve Enterprise Information Technology Exemption Agreement and Community Enhancement Agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc.

The Hobart City Council approved the prior meeting minutes and the related executive session memorandum. The council also approved the agenda with added public hearing rules, adopted the public hearing rules, and gave a first‑reading approval to Ordinance 2025‑48 changing a zoning classification.

• Approved minutes of Dec 17 2025 and Exec Session Dec 29 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved agenda with addition of Public Hearing Rules (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑48 on first reading (6‑0)
• Adopted Rules for the Public Hearing (6‑0)

Plan Commission

The Hobart Plan Commission will consider final plat approvals for four tabled subdivision projects and hold a public hearing for one new subdivision request. The body will also conduct an election of officers.

• Hickory Hollow: Proposed 67-lot subdivision on 32.5 acres north of 61st Ave. & Arizona St.
• JRS Spot Subdivision: Proposed 1-lot subdivision at 126 N. Hobart Rd.
• Winter’s Resubdivision: Proposed 8-lot subdivision along 39th Ave. and Maple St.
• Harbor Club Estates Sub: Proposed 10-lot subdivision at Lake Park Ave. & Harbor Club Dr.
• RaceTrac Plat of Subdivision: Public hearing for a proposed 1-lot subdivision at US 30 & Clay St.

The commission approved the minutes from the Dec. 4, 2025 meeting and retained the existing officers. The agenda was approved as amended. The commission granted final plat approval for the 24‑05 subdivision at 126 N. Hobart Rd., contingent on the city engineer reviewing the mylars. The RaceTrac subdivision request (25‑38) was denied, and several other petitions were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Dec. 4, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Retained existing officers (9-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (9-0)
• Granted final plat approval for 24‑05 subdivision, pending engineer review (9-0)
• Denied final plat approval for RaceTrac 25‑38 subdivision (9-0)
• Tabled Hickory Hollow 23‑12 subdivision request
• Tabled Winters 25‑16 subdivision request
• Tabled Krull Abonmarche 25‑30A subdivision request

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board retained its current officers, approved the December 4, 2025 minutes, and accepted the agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. Two pending variance petitions (Zachary Tillman and Tara Piontek) were tabled unanimously. The Board approved Candis Coleman’s developmental standards variance for a used‑car dealership, allowing only minor on‑site repairs, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Retain existing officers – approved (5-0)
• Approve December 4, 2025 minutes – approved (5-0)
• Approve agenda – approved (5-0)
• Table Zachary Tillman variance petition 25-12 – tabled (5-0)
• Table Tara Piontek variance petition 25-17 – tabled (5-0)
• Approve Candis Coleman developmental standards variance petition 26-01 with minor‑repair stipulation – approved (5-0)