Crown Point public meetings in 2025

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application to change 12410 Marshall St. from R‑1 Residential to OS‑1 Office Services. The commission will also consider two workshop requests: one for office space at the same address and another to change 14002 Grant St. from R‑1 Residential to R‑2 Residential. No other business is listed.

• Rezoning request: 12410 Marshall St., R‑1 Residential to OS‑1 Office Services (public hearing)
• Workshop request: office space at 12410 Marshall St.
• Workshop request: 14002 Grant St., R‑1 Residential to R‑2 Residential

The commission adopted the Findings of Fact and gave a favorable recommendation to the City Council for petition 25‑39, which seeks to change the zoning of 12410 Marshall St from R‑1 Residential to OS‑1 Office Services. The motion passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopt Findings of Fact and give favorable recommendation to City Council for rezoning 12410 Marshall St (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request submitted by SLB Brothers Properties LLC and Lake County H&F LLC. The petition seeks a variance from development standards to allow encroachment of the side-yard setback at 9611 N Washington St. The board will consider the request during the meeting.

• Variance request (public hearing) to allow encroachment of side-yard setback at 9611 N Washington St – petitioner: SLB Brothers Properties LLC / Lake County H&F LLC

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to defer Petition 25-45, which seeks a variance to reduce side‑yard setbacks at 9611 Washington St. The deferral motion passed unanimously (5‑0). An earlier motion to approve the petition was withdrawn before the vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Deferred Petition 25-45 (5-0)
• Motion to approve Petition 25-45 withdrawn

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on December 22, 2025 at City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes a request from Kenneth A. Turner for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front porch remodel at 218 E. Clark St. The commission will consider this request as old business, alongside routine items such as call to order and public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for front porch remodel at 218 E. Clark St.

City Council

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to review a residential rezoning request and amendments to stormwater management rules. The body will also review the first draft of budget encumbrances to be carried over to 2026.

• Ordinance No. 2025-12-34: Rezone from R-1A Residential to R-1 Residential Service at 2021 W. 133rd Ave
• Ordinance No. 2025-12-35: Amendment to Chapter 157 regarding Stormwater Management
• Approval of first draft of Budget Encumbrances to be carried over to 2026

The council approved the minutes from the December 1 meeting (5-0-1). It also approved the 2026 Claims, SRF and purchase orders with one exception (6-0). Two ordinances were adopted on second reading: a rezoning from R-1A to R-1 at 2021 W 133rd Ave (6-0) and an amendment to Chapter 157 on stormwater management (6-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved December 1 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved 2026 Claims, SRF and PO's with one exception (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-12-34 rezoning 2021 W 133rd Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-12-35 stormwater management amendment (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review several service agreements and procurement requests. Key items include the approval of legal contracts for 2026 and a study to determine a fire station location.

• Approval of 2026 Legal Contracts
• Approval for Fire Station Location Study
• Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal
• Purchase of GIS Large Format Printer
• Release of Performance Bond for Walkerton Park

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a series of items, including the addition of a weather‑camera agreement, release of $608,684.70 retainage, and the 2026 legal contracts. It also approved two HIDTA contracts, a fire‑station location study contract up to $32,461, and the city’s property and casualty insurance renewal. Finally, the Board authorized purchase of a GIS large‑format printer and released three maintenance bonds for Walkerton Park.

• Added weather‑camera agreement with Earth Networks as New Business item #8 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Pay Application #24, releasing retainage of $608,684.70 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 legal contracts for city attorneys (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved two HIDTA contracts for IT support and investigative analyst services (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved fire‑station location study contract with ESCI, not to exceed $32,461 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved property and casualty insurance renewal for 2026 (premium increase ~7%) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of GIS large‑format printer for $11,735.21 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved release of three Walkerton Park maintenance bonds totaling $642,681.55 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety will consider adopting a Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, approving a worker's compensation renewal, and releasing a performance bond. The board will also review a contract for a bike trail extension with Butler, Fairman.

• Adoption of Stormwater Technical Standards Manual
• Request Approval of Worker’s Compensation Renewal
• Request Approval of Contract for Engineering & Design with Butler, Fairman for Bike Trail Extension to Iowa Street
• Request Approval to Release Performance Bond for Canvas
• Proclamation for Wreaths Across America

The Board approved Change Order #1 for a $109,200 contract credit and 63 extra days. It also approved multiple SRF loan disbursements totaling over $1 million. The updated Stormwater Technical Standards Manual was adopted, and the Board approved the worker’s compensation renewal, a $254,400 bike‑trail design contract, and the release of a $95,408 performance bond. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Change Order #1 (net credit $109,200, 63 extra days) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved SRF Loan DW24414504 Disbursement #15 ($29,716) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved SRF Loan DW24414504 Disbursement #16 ($342,249.38 to contractor, $18,013.13 retainage) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved SRF Loan WW24534507 Disbursement #4 ($544,290.76 to contractor, $28,646.88 retainage) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved SRF Loan DW24414504 Disbursement #14 ($132,707.59 to contractor, $6,984.61 retainage) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved SRF Loan WW24534508 Disbursement #15 ($445,240) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted updated Stormwater Technical Standards Manual – unanimous voice vote
• Approved worker’s compensation renewal with premium $350,715 – unanimous voice vote

Redevelopment Commission

The Crown Point Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve final payments for a facade grant at 105 N. Court St and consider a new application for 209 S. Main St. The meeting will also include the approval of invoices and any other business.

• Final payment for 105 N. Court St Facade Grant
• 209 S. Main St Facade Grant Application
• Approval of Invoices
• Meeting held at Council Chambers - City Hall, 101 East Street

The Redevelopment Commission approved a final payment of $16,000.00 for 105 N. Court St and a facade grant of $50,00.00 for 209 S. Main St. It also approved the invoices dated 2025-12-031. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved $16,000.00 final payment for 105 N. Court St (unanimous)
• Approved $50,00.00 facade grant for 209 S. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-12-031 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending stormwater utility billing and appropriating proceeds from 2025 General Obligation Bonds. The body will also consider a residential rezone and updates to stormwater management ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 2025-10-29: Amending Stormwater Utility Billing
• Ordinance No. 2025-11-32: Appropriating proceeds of 2025 General Obligation Bonds
• Ordinance No. 2025-12-34: Rezone from R-1A to R-1 Residential Service at 2021 W. 133rd Ave
• Ordinance No. 2025-12-35: Amending Chapter 157 regarding Stormwater Management
• Approval of PACE Fees for remainder of 2025 and 1st Quarter of 2026

The council approved the Claims and SRF Distributions and adopted two ordinances: a stormwater utility billing amendment setting a $12 non‑residential rate, and an ordinance appropriating the 2025 General Obligation Bond proceeds. It also approved PACE fee changes for the rest of 2025 and Q1 2026, and moved two new ordinances (rezoning and stormwater management updates) to a second reading. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Claims and SRF Distributions (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10-29 stormwater rate amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11-32 bond‑proceeds appropriation (6-0)
• Approved PACE fee changes for remainder of 2025 and Q1 2026 (6-0)
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025-12-34 rezoning for second reading (6-0)
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025-12-35 stormwater management amendment for second reading (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Crown Point Plan Commission will review two petitions: a rezoning request by Diamond Peak Homes/CAP Dev LLC to change the property at 2021 W 133rd Ave. to R-1 Residential, and a workshop request by Carrie Adams/LRDM Ventures for a mixed‑use Planned Unit Development at the SW quadrant of Indiana Ave. and Porter St. The commission will also approve the 2026 meeting dates.

• Rezoning request for 2021 W 133rd Ave. (Diamond Peak Homes) to R-1 Residential
• Workshop request for mixed‑use PUD at SW quadrant of Indiana Ave. & Porter St. (Carrie Adams)
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

The commission voted unanimously to remove Petition 25-38 from the agenda. It then adopted the Findings of Fact and issued a Favorable Recommendation to the City Council for Petition 25-37, a change of zone from R‑1A to R‑1. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting dates and adopted the October 27, 2025 minutes.

• Approved removal of Petition 25-38 from agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Findings of Fact and issued Favorable Recommendation for Petition 25-37 (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several variance requests and one special use permit. These items involve property setbacks, structure height, and parking requirements.

• Variance for front yard setback encroachment at 11120 Virginia St.
• Variance for side and rear yard setback encroachment at 11120 Virginia St.
• Variance for accessory structure height exceeding 16 ft at 101 W Burrell Dr.
• Variance for reduction of required parking at 8741 Madison St.
• Special use request for a fitness facility in an I-1 Industrial Zone at 8741 Madison St.

The Board approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved variance petitions 25‑40 and 25‑41 for 11120 Virginia St, each contingent on required cross‑access agreements. It also approved petition 25‑42 allowing a 40‑ft bell tower at St. Matthias Church. No decision was recorded for petition 25‑43.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Petition 25‑40 (variance) contingent on cross‑access agreements (5‑0)
• Approved Petition 25‑41 (variance) contingent on cross‑access agreements (5‑0)
• Approved Petition 25‑42 (bell tower variance) (5‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Crown Point Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. One request is for a front porch remodel at 218 E. Clark St. The other request is for façade work and grant grading at 209 S. Main St. The commission will also approve the dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for front porch remodel at 218 E. Clark St.
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for façade work and grant grading at 209 S. Main St.
• Approve 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meeting dates

The Historic Preservation Commission deferred Petition 25-18 for a front porch remodel and approved the 2026 meeting schedule. It then approved Petition 25-19 for facade work at 209 S Main St and the accompanying Certificate of Appropriateness, both subject to staff comments. The meeting minutes were adopted and the commission adjourned.

• Approved deferral of Petition 25-18 (front porch remodel) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meeting dates – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Petition 25-19 for facade work at 209 S Main St, subject to staff comment – unanimous (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-19 – unanimous (6-0)
• Adopted September 22, 2025 meeting minutes – all present members voted yes
• Adjourned the meeting – motion passed

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review open bids for the sale of real estate at 522 Summit Street. The body is also considering several agreements and change orders related to city infrastructure and services.

• Open bids for sale of real estate at 522 Summit Street
• Sauerman Pond Maintenance Agreement
• Utility Easement Agreement with Lake County Parks and Recreation Board
• Two change orders for 400 E. North Street Demolition
• PACE Fees for remainder of 2025 and 1st Quarter of 2026

The board approved several financial actions, including a $676,998.36 contractor payment and $35,631.48 retainage for Atlas Pay Application #4. It also approved an $8,100 easement payment to Lake County Parks, $41,000 and $15,000 change orders for the 400 E. North Street demolition, and a $10,000 amendment to the HIDTA fiduciary agreement. Additional approvals included the $16,200 bid for the 522 Summit St. property, pond‑maintenance contracts totaling $13,184, and permission to auction seven vehicles. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Atlas Pay Application #4 Disbursement #4: $676,998.36 to contractor and $35,631.48 retainage (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved execution of Joint Use Maintenance Agreement with INDOT (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $8,100 payment for Utility Easement Agreement with Lake County Parks (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order #1 ($41,000) and Change Order #2 ($15,000) for 400 E. North Street demolition (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to HIDTA Fiduciary Agreement and $10,000 operational expenses (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved acceptance of bid for 522 Summit St. real estate sale ($16,200) pending legal review (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved pond‑maintenance contracts: $5,384 to Aquatic Control and $7,800 to Lake & Pond Biologist (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved permission to add seven vehicles to auction list (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works & Safety will consider several approval requests, including a health services agreement with Franciscan Health. It will also review contracts for Lamar Advertising (2025) and Golf Now (2026), and multiple equipment purchase requests from Public Works. Additional items include a maintenance bond release for Sawgrass Phase 1 and a donation collection request from Legion Unit 20.

• Approve Mobile Integrated Health Agreement with Franciscan Health – Mark Baumgardner, Fire Chief
• Approve 2025 Lamar Advertising Contract – Mary Freda‑Flores, Communications Director
• Approve 2026 Golf Now Contract – Mary Freda‑Flores, Communications Director
• Approve purchase of Towmaster T‑12DT Trailer – Terry Ciciora, Public Works Director
• Approve release of Maintenance Bond for Sawgrass Phase 1 – Doug Brite, Engineering Superintendent

The Board of Public Works & Safety unanimously approved a series of contracts, loan disbursements, and task orders covering water planning, lead service line work, and wastewater projects. It also approved the city’s 2026 health insurance renewal (Option 2) and several service agreements. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved $104,000 Water Master Plan Update amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $391,091.25 Lead Service Line Phase 1 disbursement #13 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $2,176,081 CEI Task Order 2025‑05 for Lead Service Line Phase 2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved health insurance renewal Option 2 for 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mobile Integrated Health agreement with Franciscan Health (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Legion Poppy Donation collection permission for Veteran’s Day (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 Lamar Advertising contract (increase of $60) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Golf Now advertising contract at $2,995 (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 TIF Spending Plan. The body will also review and approve invoices.

• 2026 TIF Spending Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It then approved the draft 2026 TIF Spending Plan, which will be forwarded to the city council. Invoices, including a Gariup Construction invoice, were approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 TIF Spending Plan report as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices, including Gariup Construction invoice (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Crown Point Common Council will hold second readings on several ordinances, including a municipal Riverfront District project and an annexation of land at 1981 E. 137th Avenue and approx. 13900 Iowa Street. It will also review a resolution to allow a fitness facility at 10835 Broadway and amend police department subscriptions. The council will consider authorizing and selling General Obligation Bonds for 2025 and appropriating their proceeds.

• Ordinance No. 2025-10-27 – Municipal Riverfront District Project Area (Second Reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-10-28 – Annexation of 1981 E. 137th Avenue & approx. 13900 Iowa Street (Second Reading)
• Resolution No. 2025-11-25R – Special Use to allow a fitness facility at 10835 Broadway (4‑0 favorable recommendation)
• Ordinance No. 2025-11-30 – Amend Police Department subs and dues list to add T2 Systems (First & Second Reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-11-31 – Authorize issuance and sale of 2025 General Obligation Bonds (First & Second Reading)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11-31 authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance a new fire department substation, passing 6‑0. It also approved the Municipal Riverfront District Project Area and an annexation of 1981 E. 137th Avenue and lowa Street, each 6‑0. A resolution allowing a Club Pilates fitness facility in a B‑3 zone was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Additional actions included adding police parking‑enforcement software to the subs and dues list, changing council meeting times to 6 p.m., and holding over the stormwater billing and bond‑proceeds ordinances for later readings.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11-31 authorizing bonds, passed 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10-27 establishing Municipal Riverfront District, passed 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10-28 annexing 1981 E. 137th Ave & approx. 13900 lowa St, passed 6-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-11-25R for Club Pilates fitness facility, unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11-30 adding T2 Systems for Police Department, passed 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-11-33 changing council meeting time to 6 p.m., passed 6-0
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025-10-29 (stormwater utility billing) for second reading, passed 6-0
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025-11-32 (appropriating bond proceeds) for second reading, unanimous voice vote

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is meeting to consider two new development requests. The body will review a primary plat for a residential phase and a site development plan for an office building.

• Primary Plat for Summertree Phase 3B at the SW Quadrant of 101st Ave & Colorado St.
• Site Development for an office building at 700 West Burrell Dr.

The commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Petition 25‑35 for Summertree Phase 3B, subject to a resolution on the park requirement, further review of rental‑restriction language, and a restriction on asphalt driveways. It also approved Petition 25‑35 subject to a new submittal that removes the monument sign. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (7‑0 vote)
• Approved Petition 25‑35 (Summertree Phase 3B) subject to park, rental, and asphalt driveway conditions (7‑0 vote)
• Approved Petition 25‑35 subject to new submittal with monument sign removed (7‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 pm

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on several variance requests and one special‑use request. Items include signage, garage size and height, side‑yard setbacks, parking reductions, and a fitness facility in a B‑3 Business Zone. Decisions will be made on whether to grant these variances and the special‑use approval.

• Variance to allow signage over 16 sq ft at 12701 Carolina St.
• Variance to allow garage over 900 sq ft at 205 E South St.
• Variance to allow garage height over 16 ft at 205 E South St.
• Variance to allow garage height over 16 ft at 400 W Joliet.
• Special‑use request for a fitness facility in a B‑3 Business Zone at 10835 Broadway.

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve Petition 25‑31, allowing a temporary billboard sign at 12701 Carolina St. The approval requires the sign to be removed after 12 months and no extensions may be granted. The motion passed unanimously (4‑0). Petitions 25‑34 and 25‑35 were presented but no decision was recorded.

• Approved Petition 25‑31 (signage variance) with 12‑month removal condition (4‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Crown Point Common Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2026 budget. The meeting will be held at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Adoption of 2026 Budget
• Special meeting at 101 N. East St.
• Meeting accessible via Zoom

The Common Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09-24, which appropriates funds for the City of Crown Point for fiscal year 2026. The motion was made by Zack Bryan, seconded by Bob Clemons, and passed unanimously (6-0). The council then adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09-24 (2026 city budget) – passed 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – passed unanimous voice vote

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve renewals for a park chiller contract, a road safety audit agreement, and a 5K run permit. The agenda also includes utility updates and a request to add a new employee to the Emergency Management Agency roster.

• Approval to renew Johnson Controls contract for Bulldog Park chiller
• Request to accept MOU with NIRPC for Road Safety Audit
• Request to hold Off Square Santa’s Boot 5K
• Request to place banners for St. Mary’s Spaghetti Supper
• Request to add new hire to EMA roster

The Board unanimously approved several financial disbursements, a three‑year contract renewal for the Bulldog Park chiller, and multiple community event requests. It also approved adding a new EMA hire and changing a firefighter’s payroll status to paramedic. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved Disbursement #11 to Commonwealth, $69,370.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Disbursement #3 to Atlas, $280,101.89 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Disbursement #12 to Commonwealth, $212,647.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved three‑year Johnson Controls contract for Bulldog Park chiller, $13,182.00 this year (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Off Square Brewing Santa’s Boot 5K event on Dec 7, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved St. Mary’s Spaghetti Supper banner placement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved addition of EMA hire Eric Blankenship (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payroll status change for Meghan Mulroe to Firefighter/Paramedic (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Crown Point Redevelopment Commission will discuss a facade grant application for 105 N. Court St and a final payment for a facade grant at 219-221 N. Main St. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes, invoices, and any other business.

• 105 N. Court St – Facade Grant Application
• 219-221 N. Main St – Facade Grant Final Payment

The Redevelopment Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $16,000 facade grant for 105 N. Court St and a $14,972.07 final payment for 219‑221 N. Main St. The commission also approved invoices dated 2025‑10‑031 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $16,000 facade grant for 105 N. Court St (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $14,972.07 final payment for 219‑221 N. Main St (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices dated 2025‑10‑031 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for the 2026 city budget and discuss salaries for elected and appointive officials. The meeting also includes several annexation ordinances and proposals for real estate transactions.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2025-09-24 regarding the 2026 City Budget
• Annexation ordinances for properties on Iowa St., E. 129th Ave., State Rd. 8, and E. 137th Ave.
• Proposed sale of real estate at 522 Summit St. and acquisition of property at 11918 Delaware St.
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-10-27 to establish a Municipal Riverfront District Project Area
• Historic Alcohol Permit approvals for 116 N. Main St. and 115 W. Joliet St.

The council approved several annexations expanding the city’s business park, adopted a utility‑deposit increase, and set salaries for elected and appointed officials. It also authorized the sale of a small parcel at 522 Summit St. and the purchase of 11918 Delaware St. All motions passed by recorded roll‑call votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09-20 annexing 13318 lowa St. & 13306 lowa St., 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09-21 annexing 1319 E. 129" Ave., 2013 E. State Rd. 8 & 1715 E. 129" Ave., 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09-22 annexing 1411 E. 137" Ave., 1611 E. 137 Ave., 13950 lowa St., 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09-23 raising utility service deposit to $600, 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-25 salaries for elected officials for 2026, 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-26 salaries for appointive officers and police/fire departments for 2026, 7‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-10-22R to sell real estate at 522 Summit St., 7‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-10-23R to acquire 11918 Delaware St., 6‑1

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to discuss utility updates and various permit requests. The body is deciding on a road closure for Crown Point Tattoo Company and a solicitor's permit for Surf Internet. They will also review contract renewals for Nationwide 457 and Johnson Controls.

• Solicitor’s Permit for Surf Internet
• Road Closure for Crown Point Tattoo Company
• Boot Drive for Crown Point High School Cheerleading Team
• Annual Nationwide 457 Contract renewal
• Annual Johnson Controls Contract for the Bulldog Park Chiller

The Board unanimously approved two payment disbursements for the Lead Service Line Replacement and Downtown Interceptor projects. It also approved permits for Surf Internet, a road closure for Crown Point Tattoo Company, and a fundraising boot drive for the Crown Point High School cheerleading team. The annual Nationwide 457b contract was renewed, while the Johnson Controls contract for the Bulldog Park chiller was deferred to the October 15 meeting.

• Approved Disbursement #10 for Lead Service Line Replacement ($337,069.50 contractor, $17,740.50 retainage) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Disbursement #2 for Downtown Interceptor Project ($206,519.88 contractor, $10,869.47 retainage) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Solicitor’s Permit for Surf Internet – unanimous voice vote
• Approved road closure on West Hack Court for Crown Point Tattoo Company event (Oct 24) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved boot drive fundraiser for Crown Point High School Cheerleading Team (Nov 1‑2) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved renewal of the annual Nationwide 457b contract – unanimous voice vote
• Deferred renewal of the Johnson Controls contract for Bulldog Park chiller to Oct 15 meeting – unanimous voice vote

Plan Commission

The Crown Point Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary Planned Unit Development for the Capstone Residential Subdivision at 2021 W 133rd Ave. It will also consider a primary plat extension for the Greensward Subdivision at 3905 W 133rd Ave. Both items are presented by the petitioners, Cap Dev LLC and Smith Farm, LLC.

• Preliminary PUD approval request for Capstone Residential Subdivision, 2021 W 133rd Ave (Cap Dev LLC)
• Primary plat extension request for Greensward Subdivision, 3905 W 133rd Ave (Smith Farm, LLC)

The Plan Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It voted to withdraw Petition 25‑30 for the Capstone Residential Subdivision. It also approved a 12‑month extension of the primary plat for Petition 25‑34, the Greensward Residential Subdivision. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Withdrawn Petition 25‑30 (CapDev LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved 12‑month primary plat extension for Petition 25‑34 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request. The petition seeks to allow on‑building signage larger than the 100‑square‑foot limit at 10201 Broadway. The board will discuss and decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request to exceed 100 sq ft signage at 10201 Broadway (Legacy Sign Group/Powers Health)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved Petition 25‑32, granting a variance to allow on‑building signage that exceeds the 100 sq ft limit at 10201 Broadway. The motion received unanimous support from the four voting members (Jeremy Taylor, Dan Rohaley, John Marshall, Dick Sauerman) with no votes against. Earlier, the board approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Petition 25‑32 variance for on‑building signage at 10201 Broadway (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for garage repairs and façade work at 113 W South St. It will also review a request for a building addition at 114 S Nichols St and a façade work/grant grading request at 105 N Court St. These items are part of the commission’s routine review of alterations to historic properties.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – garage repairs/façade work – 113 W South St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness – building addition – 114 S Nichols St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness – façade work/façade grant grading – 105 N Court St.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for three petitions—garage repairs at 113 W South St (Petition 25‑11), a rear building addition at 114 S Nichols St (Petition 25‑14), and facade restoration at 105 N Court (Petition 25‑15)—each subject to staff comment. All motions passed unanimously with five members voting yes and no abstentions. The meeting minutes from August 25, 2025 were also approved, and the commission adjourned at 4:51 pm.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25‑11 (garage repairs) – unanimous yes
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25‑14 (building addition) – unanimous yes
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25‑15 (facade work) – unanimous yes
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous yes
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous yes

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works & Safety will approve minutes from the September 3 meeting and recognize the Employee of the Month. It will discuss utility updates and consider several new business items, including sponsorship levels for the 2026 Fourth of July Festivities, a contract for an asphalt path connecting the Veteran’s Bike Path to the Sportsplex, and multiple bond requests for local projects. The board will decide on a bond from OSMA for work in Heather Ridge, site improvement and HMA surface bonds for Greenview Place Phase 1, and the release of a maintenance bond for Betty Court North.

• Approve additional sponsorship levels for the 2026 Fourth of July Festivities
• Approve contract for asphalt path connection from Veteran’s Bike Path to the Sportsplex
• Approve bond from OSMA for work in Heather Ridge
• Accept site improvement and HMA surface bonds for Greenview Place Phase 1
• Release maintenance bond for Betty Court North

The Board unanimously approved several financial items, including two bonds totaling $1.85 M for Greenview Place Phase 1, a $48,800 asphalt path contract, and a $50,000 OSMA bond for Heather Ridge. It also approved the 2026 Fourth of July Parade sponsorship fees, two SRF disbursements of $43,334 and $132,092, and a $96,102.75 maintenance bond for Betty Court North. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved SRF Disbursement #9 of $43,334 (unanimous)
• Approved SRF Disbursement #11 of $132,092 (unanimous)
• Approved additional sponsorship fees and fee waivers for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade (unanimous)
• Approved Olson bid of $48,800 for asphalt path connection (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 OSMA bond for Heather Ridge work (unanimous)
• Approved $1,633,397.19 site improvement bond and $221,238.96 HMA surface bond for Greenview Place Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $96,102.75 maintenance bond for Betty Court North (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved several items, including an updated HIDTA phone system lease, the promotion of Officer Anthony Juranovich to First Class Patrolman, a 2025‑2026 Morton Salt contract for 3,000 tons of salt at $72.53 per ton, and an $83,175 emergency roof repair for the City Court Building. The agenda was also updated to add the emergency roof repair item, and the minutes from the August 27 meeting were approved.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Added emergency roof repair item to agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved updated HIDTA phone system lease (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved promotion of Officer Anthony Juranovich to First Class Patrolman (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Morton Salt contract for 3,000 tons at $72.53/ton (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $83,175 emergency roof repair for City Court Building (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved Draw #2 of $42,286.53 for the Point 65 Tax Allocation Area, with the motion made by Andrew Kyres, seconded by Brad Bosse, and passed unanimously by voice vote. The commission also approved the invoices dated 2025-08-31, again by unanimous voice vote. Earlier, the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Draw #2 $42,286.53 for Point 65 Tax Allocation Area (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-08-31 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Crown Point City Council unanimously approved several annexation resolutions and first‑reading ordinances for new commercial areas. It also adopted the 2026 city budget appropriation and approved salary ordinances for elected officials and appointive officers, including police and fire departments. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09-18R (annexation fiscal plan) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-20 (annexation of 13318 & 13306 lowa St.) – 7-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09-19R (annexation fiscal plan) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-21 (annexation of 1319 E. 129 Ave. & others) – 7-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09-20R (annexation fiscal plan) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-24 (2026 City Budget appropriation) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-25 (salaries for elected officials 2026) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-09-26 (salaries for appointive officers, police and fire 2026) – 7-0

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board approved multiple SRF disbursements, including $389,661 to Gatlin Plumbing and $2.73 M to Atlas, and authorized a street closure for a church event on Sep. 7. It also approved an $8,096 easement purchase for the Downtown Interceptor project. Finally, the Board reaffirmed the demolition order for the unsafe building at 400 E. North St., directing demolition within 30‑60 days.

• Approved Gatlin Plumbing Pay Application $389,661 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved SRF Disbursements 6A & 12L for Thieneman $327,779 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Atlas Pay Application $2,728,031.86 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved street closure on Anderson St. for Christ Way Church event Sep 7 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved easement purchase with Lake County Parks for $8,096 (unanimous voice vote)
• Reaffirmed demolition order for 400 E. North St. building, demolition within 30‑60 days (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The commission voted to defer Petition 25-30 for CapDev LLC, postponing its preliminary PUD hearing to September. It then approved Petition 25-31 for a secondary plat at 700 West Burrell Dr and Petition 25-32 for the Greenview Phase 1 secondary plat. All three motions received unanimous yes votes with no oppositions or abstentions.

• Deferred Petition 25-30 (CapDev LLC) – unanimous approval
• Approved Petition 25-31 (Tim & Nancy Briggs) – unanimous approval
• Approved Petition 25-32 (Estates Development, LLC) – unanimous approval

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved Petition 25‑33, allowing a 174 sq ft monument sign at 10201 Broadway. Earlier, the board denied Petition 25‑31 for oversized signage, approved a rear‑yard setback variance (Petition 25‑30), and denied an on‑building signage variance (Petition 25‑32). The July 28, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Petition 25‑33 monument signage variance (3‑1 vote)
• Denied Petition 25‑31 signage variance exceeding 16 sq ft (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Petition 25‑30 rear‑yard setback variance (4‑0 vote)
• Denied Petition 25‑32 on‑building signage variance (2‑2 vote)
• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. Both applications involve garage repairs and façade work for properties located on South Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for garage repairs and façade work at 113 W South St. (Robert Alm)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for garage repairs and façade work at 205 E South St. (Robert Bishop)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to defer Petition 25‑11 for garage repairs at 113 W South St until additional dimensions and details are provided. The commission approved Petition 25‑12 for garage work at 205 E South St, pending Board of Zoning Appeals approval and staff comment.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Deferred Petition 25‑11 (garage at 113 W South St) pending more information (5‑0)
• Approved Petition 25‑12 (garage at 205 E South St) pending Board of Zoning Appeals approval and staff comment (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

Mayor Land introduced the proposed 2026 city budget, noting a 2.25% overall increase and a 4.7% rise in the General Fund. Council members, the mayor, and department heads discussed specific line‑item changes. No vote or formal action on adopting the budget was recorded.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with Butler, Fairman & Seufert, which will receive an 80% grant from the Federal Highway Administration. It also approved a street closure on South St. for the VetRock2025 concert, multiple utility disbursements and change orders, and the installation of four license‑plate‑reader cameras along INDOT rights‑of‑way. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Disbursement #46 to Grimmer Construction $48,980.40 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order #3 increasing contract price $52,878.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Lead Service Line Disbursement #5 $610,848.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Lead Service Line Disbursements #6 ($70,134.00) and #7 ($6,768.00) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved SRF Wastewater Loan Disbursements #5‑10 totaling $1,477,? (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved street closure on South St. between Main St. and East St. for VetRock2025 on Aug 22, 4‑10 PM (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with Butler, Fairman & Seufert (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved INDOT agreement for installation of four license‑plate‑reader cameras (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $42,286.53 draw from the Point 65 Tax Allocation Area TIF bond. Invoices dated 2025-8-031 were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Point 65 Tax Allocation Area Draw #2 for $42,286.53 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-8-031 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

Council approved the minutes from the July 7 meeting and the routine claims and SRF distributions. The body adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07-17 rezoning Delaware Parkway from I‑1 Industrial to B‑3 Business, and Ordinance No. 2025-07-18 rezoning 400 E. North St from R‑3 Residential to OS‑1 Office Service after correcting typographical errors. It also approved Ordinance No. 2025-07-19 authorizing an additional appropriation in the Local Law Fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 7 minutes (6-0)
• Approved claims and SRF distributions (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07-17 rezoning Delaware Parkway (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07-18 rezoning 400 E. North St (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07-19 additional appropriation in Local Law Fund (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Crown Point City Council met in executive session on August 4, 2025. No subject matter beyond the agenda items was discussed, and no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Plan Commission

The commission approved Petition 25-20 for a 7,533‑sq‑ft professional office building at 106 E State Road 8, Petition 25-24 for a 12,500‑sq‑ft soccer training facility at 1025 Troutwine Rd, and Petition 25-25 for an 18,000‑sq‑ft indoor cheer gym at 1055 Troutwine Rd. Each approval was subject to review and approval of parking, access, and easement agreements, and all staff comments. All votes were unanimous (7‑0‑0). The commission also approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved Petition 25-20 (professional office building) – vote 7‑0‑0
• Approved Petition 25-24 (soccer training facility) – vote 7‑0‑0
• Approved Petition 25-25 (indoor cheer gym) – vote 7‑0‑0
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes – vote 7‑0‑0

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then deferred Petition 25-31, which sought to allow signage larger than 16 sq ft at 12701 Carolina St. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Petition 25-31 signage variance (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote and two abstentions. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. No new business or substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works & Safety unanimously approved several financial disbursements, contract awards, and easement agreements related to water projects. Items included a $23,891 disbursement, a $122,695 pay application, demolition of 1115 E. Joliet St., easements for 1326 N. Main St., performance bond releases for Willows Phase 1 and 2, and a Franciscan deed and easements for a lift station.

• Approved Disbursement #45 of $23,891.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Pay Application #23 of $122,695.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved demolition contract for 1115 E. Joliet St. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved easement agreement for 1326 N. Main St. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved release of performance bond $57,305.00 and 2‑year maintenance bond $14,326.25 for Willows Phase 1 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved release of performance bond $23,461.30 and 2‑year maintenance bond $5,332.11 for Willows Phase 2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Franciscan deed and easements for lift station (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved addition of new agenda item for Franciscan deed/easement (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works & Safety approved a series of contracts, fund draws, and project amendments, all by unanimous voice vote. Items included adding a NIPSCO license agreement, accepting a demolition bid, and approving utility fund draws and change orders. Additional approvals covered employee health buy‑down, a downtown sidewalk sale, and the Lake County Fair EMS contract.

• Approved addition of NIPSCO license agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted demolition bid $16,850 to C. Lee Construction (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Water Utility Fund Loan Draw #11 for $22,869.72 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order #13 increasing contract price $31,066 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved release of retainage $90,000 under Final PPA #16 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Buy Down Plan amendment for employee health coverage (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Downtown Square sidewalk sale July 17‑20 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 Lake County Fair EMS contract (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved the invoices dated 2025-7-031 by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-7-031 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council adopted several measures, including the rezoning of 1525 W. 96th Ave. from B‑2 Business to R‑3 Residential (6‑0), approved an additional appropriation to move sidewalk funds into the General Improvement Fund (5‑0), and approved the vacation of a portion of Ruschli, Monitor & Hoffman Streets (6‑0). It also approved a special‑use resolution for 400 E. North St., held over three other rezoning ordinances, and adopted the updated PACE fee schedule (unanimous).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑07‑16 rezoning 1525 W. 96th Ave. (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑06‑14 additional appropriation to General Improvement Fund (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑06‑15 vacation of portion of Ruschli, Monitor & Hoffman St. (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑07‑17R special‑use for 400 E. North St. (unanimous voice vote)
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025‑07‑17 (first reading) (unanimous voice vote)
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025‑07‑18 (first reading) (unanimous voice vote)
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025‑07‑19 (first reading) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved PACE fee schedule update (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission deferred three pending petitions (25-20, 25-24, and 25-25) to the next meeting. It issued a favorable recommendation to the City Council for Petition 25-18. It approved Petition 25-19 and Petition 25-21 (subject to staff comments), each with unanimous votes.

• Deferred Petition 25-20 (Primary Plat) to next meeting (7-0)
• Deferred Petitions 25-24 and 25-25 (Site Development) to next meeting (7-0)
• Issued favorable recommendation to City Council for Petition 25-18 (7-0)
• Approved Petition 25-19 (Change of Zone) (7-0)
• Approved Petition 25-21 (Secondary Plat) subject to staff comments (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the variance petition (BZA 25‑28) to allow side‑yard setback encroachment for a Dutch Bros drive‑thru at 651 W 109" PI, with a unanimous yes vote. The Board also adopted a favorable recommendation to the City Council for the special‑use petition (25‑29) to permit residential units in the former Trinity Lutheran church at 400 E North St, contingent on a zone change and a maximum of six units, also unanimously approved. The Board approved the May 27 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was passed.

• Approved May 27 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
• Approved Petition BZA 25‑28 variance for side‑yard setback at 651 W 109" PI (yes: President Nick Nochevich, Vice President Jeremy Taylor, Dan Rohaley, John Marshall, Dick Sauerman)
• Approved motion to send favorable recommendation to City Council for Petition 25‑29 special‑use at 400 E North St, contingent on zone change and up to six residential units (yes: President Nick Nochevich, Vice President Jeremy Taylor, John Marshall, Dan Rohaley, Dick Sauerman)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-08, allowing signage and a color change while prohibiting paint on the top 24 inches of brick. It also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-09 to replace a deteriorated chimney. All approvals were passed by unanimous or unanimous‑except‑one votes.

• Approved corrected April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Rejected Petition 25-08 (2-3)
• Approved HP 25-08 signage items and brick restriction (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-08 (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-09 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved a $960,000 task order for a resident project representative, a $9,807 utility invoice, and several contracts including a solicitor’s permit renewal, a DARE golf outing, a Barracuda Cloud security add‑on, a PACE fee schedule update, an EV‑charging station donation, and a crack‑sealing contract extension. It also deferred the health‑and‑dental buy‑down plan to the July 9 meeting. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved $9,807 utility invoice Disbursement #43 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $960,000 Task Order 2025-04 for resident project representative (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved renewal of Mr. Bowtie Ice Cream solicitor’s permit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved DARE Golf Outing contract with Youche Country Club (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adjustment to Barracuda Cloud Control System contract (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved update to PACE fee schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved donation agreement for EV charging stations from Drive Clean Indiana (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved extension of 2024 crack‑sealing contract at $2.19 per pound (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Crown Point Board of Public Works & Safety unanimously approved two boot drives for the local hockey club, a road closure on Anderson St. for a youth program, and a facility use agreement for the Lake County Corn Dogs at Legacy Fields. It also approved a NIPSCO service agreement for Sauerman Woods, two performance bonds totaling $562,000 for Willows Phase 3, and the release of a $399,303 bond for the Franciscan Hospital sidewalk project.

• Approved two Boot Drives for Crown Point Hockey Club on July 19 and Sept 6 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved road closure on Anderson St. between N. Court St. and Main St. for ChristWay youth program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with Lake County Corn Dogs for Legacy Fields (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved NIPSCO Service Agreement for power to Sauerman Woods (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved two performance bonds for Willows Phase 3: $485,439.13 for infrastructure and $76,180.39 for HMA surface (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved release of $399,303.00 bond for Franciscan Hospital sidewalk (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the final payment of $4,979.57 for the facade grant at 100 S. Main St. The commission also approved nine TIF resolutions (2025-6-2-1R through 2025-6-2-9R) and the invoices dated 2025-6-031. The minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved final facade grant payment of $4,979.57 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved TIF resolutions 2025-6-2-1R through 2025-6-2-9R (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-6-031 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from the May 5, 2025 Redevelopment Commission meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-05-13 amending fire‑rescue reimbursement provisions, passing 7‑0. Several special‑use resolutions for townhomes, a cheerleading facility, a soccer training facility, and a fitness studio were approved unanimously. The council also moved Ordinance No. 2025-06-15 (street vacating) and Ordinance No. 2025-06-14 (sidewalk fund appropriation) to second readings by unanimous voice vote. Procedural items such as minutes and claims were approved by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-05-13 (fire‑rescue reimbursements) – passed 7‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-06-13R (townhomes at 1525 W 96th Ave) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-06-14R (cheerleading facility at 1055 Troutwine Rd) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-06-15R (soccer training facility at 1025 Troutwine Rd) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-06-16R (fitness studio at 1849 E. Summit St) – unanimous voice vote
• Moved Ordinance No. 2025-06-15 (vacating Ruschli, Monitor, Hoffman St.) to second reading – unanimous voice vote
• Moved Ordinance No. 2025-06-14 (additional appropriation for sidewalk program) to second reading – unanimous voice vote
• Approved claims and SRF distributions – unanimous voice vote

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved Petition BZA 25-18, granting Jewel‑Osco a permanent variance for a seasonal greenhouse at 1276 N Main St, contingent on operation dates (March 1 to the second weekend of June), emergency‑services approval, and future Board review if the site plan changes. The board also voted to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council for Petition BZA 25-19, allowing an indoor cheerleading facility at 1055 Troutwine Rd. Additionally, the board approved setback variances for the same property (Petitions BZA 25-20 and 25-22). All votes were recorded as documented in the minutes.

• Approved Petition BZA 25-18 (Jewel‑Osco greenhouse variance) – YES: Nick Nochevich, Jeremy Taylor, Dick Sauerman; NO: Dan Rohaley, John Marshall
• Sent favorable recommendation to City Council for Petition BZA 25-19 (indoor cheerleading facility) – YES: Nick Nochevich, Jeremy Taylor, John Marshall, Dan Rohaley, Dick Sauerman; NO: none
• Approved Petition BZA 25-20 (side‑yard setback variance) – YES: Nick Nochevich, Jeremy Taylor, Dan Rohaley, John Marshall, Dick Sauerman; NO: none
• Approved Petition BZA 25-22 (rear‑yard setback variance) – YES: Nick Nochevich, Jeremy Taylor, Dan Rohaley, John Marshall, Dick Sauerman; NO: none

Board of Public Works & Safety

The board approved multiple utility and public‑safety contracts, including a $51,303,121 Downtown Interceptor award. It also approved Task Order 2025‑03 for $369,851, a $328,946.26 water‑utility loan draw, and HIDTA contract renewals. Additional approvals covered Willy Works signage, a $9,222 purchase of T2 Parking Solutions equipment, and permits for two community 5K races. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Task Order 2025‑03 for $369,851.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CEI Invoice City Water Utility Fund Loan Draw #7 for $328,946.26 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Downtown Interceptor contract (base bid plus MA‑4) for $51,303,121.00 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved renewal of two Phil & Sons HIDTA contracts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Willy Works signage along Main St. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase and agreement with T2 Parking Solutions ($9,222 first‑year cost) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Sts. Peter & Paul 5K race and CPEMA assistance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Corn Dog Dash 5K race and CPEMA assistance (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the April 28, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It issued a favorable recommendation for petition BZA 24-19 to allow townhomes in an R‑3 zone. It also approved the withdrawal of petitions 25-14, 25-15, 25-16, and 25-17.

• Favorable Recommendation for petition BZA 24-19 passed (3‑0)
• Petition 25-14 withdrawn (3‑0)
• Petition 25-15 withdrawn (3‑0)
• Petition 25-16 withdrawn (3‑0)
• Petition 25-17 withdrawn (3‑0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved the award of a $3,347,000 bid to Gatlin Plumbing for Lead Service Line replacement Round 1. It also approved multiple SRF disbursements, PER acceptance forms, and contract amendments, including a $57,000 amendment for Bulldog Park concrete work. Additional approvals covered easement dedication, a new hire, a right‑of‑way application, a JEP contract extension, Verkada cameras purchase, an EnerGov add‑on, and a $50,000 bond for Surf Wireless.

• Approved $3,347,000 bid to Gatlin Plumbing for LSL Round 1 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved SRF Disbursement #41 of $8,300 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved SRF Disbursement #42 of $32,748 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved PER Acceptance Form for New 24" Water Supply Line (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Bulldog Park concrete contract to $57,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Verkada cameras (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $50,000 bond for Surf Wireless (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved easement and dedication of public right of way at Hoffman St (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It authorized a $4,979.57 additional facade grant for 100 S. Main St and a $100,000 payment for the facade grant at 101‑107 W Joliet St. The commission also approved a $1,000 LCEA membership contribution and the invoices dated May 31, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved additional $4,979.57 facade grant for 100 S. Main St (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $100,000 payment for facade grant at 101‑107 W Joliet St (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,000 LCEA membership proposal (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-05-31 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council voted 7‑0 to approve Ordinance No. 2025-04-12, changing the zoning of 2000‑2021 East North St. from I‑1 Industrial to B‑3 Business. It also adopted the HREDC Tax Abatement Renewal recommendations and approved two real‑estate resolutions: accepting a donation at 409 Thomas St. and acquiring 1115 E. Joliet St. for a roundabout entrance. Additionally, the council approved the regular Claims and SRF Distributions and held over a fire‑rescue reimbursement ordinance for a second reading.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-04-12 rezoning 2000‑2021 East North St. (7‑0)
• Adopted HREDC Tax Abatement Renewal recommendations (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05-11R to accept donation of 409 Thomas St. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05-12R to acquire 1115 E. Joliet St. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Claims and SRF Distributions (unanimous voice vote)
• Added HREDC Tax Abatement Renewals to agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Held over Ordinance No. 2025-05-13 fire‑rescue reimbursements for second reading (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the updates to Petition 14-06 for the Dunkin Donuts at 10970 Broadway, requiring the installation of bicycle racks with proper lighting. The motion passed with a 4‑1 vote. The commission also approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Petition 14-06 for Dunkin Donuts at 10970 Broadway, adding bike racks and lighting (4-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on April 28, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. All agenda items have been deferred to the meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025. The next regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is set for May 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved Petition 25-05 and its Certificate of Appropriateness, and Petition 25-06 and its Certificate of Appropriateness, each with all members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Petition 25-05 (subject to staff comment) (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-05 (unanimous)
• Approved Petition 25-06 (subject to staff comment) (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Petition 25-06 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved the Mayor’s signature on the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the wastewater plant improvements and adopted two task orders, including a $4,110,000 Phase 2 financing for the Downtown Interceptor. It also approved a $60,184.17 water‑utility loan draw, the electrical and gas easement for the T‑Mobile water tower, city support for the Cobe Cup Cruise, new police department policies, a Lexis Nexis MOU, and a service agreement with Fire Recovery USA pending final legal review.

• Approved Mayor’s signature on Certificate of Substantial Completion (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 2025‑02 for Downtown Interceptor financing $4,110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Commonwealth Invoice Water Utility Fund Loan Draw #6 $60,184.17 (unanimous)
• Approved Electrical and Gas Utility Easement for T‑Mobile water tower (unanimous)
• Approved City support for Cobe Cup Cruise event (unanimous)
• Approved new and updated Crown Point Police Department policies (unanimous)
• Approved Lexis Nexis MOU for police accident‑report sales (unanimous)
• Approved Service Agreement with Fire Recovery USA, LLC (pending final legal review, unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved the March 3 minutes and accepted the TIF annual report. It authorized a $3,000 match to a Community Foundation grant for wrapping junction boxes with art, and approved an additional $739.76 for Bulldog Park stage trusses. The board also approved routine invoices and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted TIF annual report (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 grant match for art project (unanimous)
• Approved additional $739.76 for Bulldog Park trusses (unanimous)
• Approved invoices dated 2025-04-31 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Town of Schererville to identify and delineate water and sewer regulatory territories. Several ordinances were also adopted, including amendments to responsible bidding practices, a planned unit development for Greenview, a park impact fee appropriation, and a rezoning of 2000‑2021 E. North St. Additionally, the Council approved resolutions to redeem the 2014 water bonds early and to accept a real‑estate donation for public parking.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03-09 on responsible bidding practices (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03-10 for Greenview Planned Unit Development (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03-11 adding to the Park Impact Fee Fund (7-0)
• Approved water and sewer regulatory territories agreement with Schererville (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04-12 rezoning I‑1 Industrial to B‑3 Business at 2000‑2021 E. North St. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04-07R for early redemption of 2014 water bonds (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04-08R to accept a real‑estate donation for public parking (7-0)

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved a formal agreement with the Town of Schererville defining water and sewer regulatory territories. It also approved Change Order #12 (no price change, schedule extensions), deferred the T‑Mobile utility easement item, and authorized a $5,000 bond for citywide boring work and a $376,175.25 bond extension for Regency Fairways Phase 1. Additionally, the Board approved the new Samaritan Fund health program for city employees.

• Approved Change Order #12 (price $0, +64 days to substantial completion, +21 days to final completion) – unanimous voice vote
• Deferred Electrical and Gas Utility Easement for T‑Mobile Water Tower – unanimous voice vote
• Approved release of $5,000 bond for citywide boring work – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $376,175.25 bond extension for Regency Fairways Phase 1 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved water‑sewer regulatory territory agreement with Town of Schererville – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Samaritan Fund health program for employees – unanimous voice vote

Plan Commission

The commission approved the updated facade and landscape plan for the Crossroads YMCA project (Petition 25-04) with all members voting yes and one abstention. It also adopted a favorable recommendation to the City Council for changing the zone of the NW corner of Broadway and E North St from I-1 Industrial to B-3 Business (Petition 25-09) with a unanimous yes vote. Both actions were recorded as approved by the commission.

• Approved updates to Petition 25-04 for Crossroads YMCA (YES: all five voting members, ABSTAIN: Rich Day)
• Sent favorable recommendation to City Council for zoning change petition 25-09 (YES: all six voting members, NO: none)
• Approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (YES: all members present)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the withdrawal of Petition BZA 25-09, Petition BZA 25-10, and Petition BZA 25-11, each concerning signage variances at 500 E 109th Ave. All three motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes. Earlier, the Board also approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote.

• Withdraw Petition BZA 25-09 (front yard setback sign) – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Withdraw Petition BZA 25-10 (sign height and size) – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Withdraw Petition BZA 25-11 (sign size) – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Approve February 24, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board unanimously approved several items, including adding two new agenda items, authorizing the Mayor's signature on multiple utility and water project documents, and approving purchases of vehicles and equipment. It also approved contracts for concrete work at Bulldog Park, insurance policy renewals, a vendor renewal for Damo’s Dogs, and library signage. Two bond-related items were deferred to the April 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approved addition of two new agenda items (chassis purchase and vehicle equipment) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Commonwealth Invoice Water Utility Fund Loan Draw #5 for $69,104.37 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved concrete work proposal from R & C Concrete Construction for Bulldog Park expansion – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Accidental Medical Expense Policy renewal for Crown Point Emergency Management – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Vendor/Solicitor renewal for Damo’s Dogs hot dog stand – unanimous voice vote
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Peterbilt chassis ($232,354 total) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved purchase of two 2025 equipment units from Monroe ($259,406 total) – unanimous voice vote
• Deferred approval to release bond for boring work throughout the city to April 2, 2025 – unanimous voice vote