West Lafayette public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider adopting a new resource guide and a pending historic preservation ordinance, along with reviewing a window project at 626 Rose Street and an approved certificate of appropriateness for 314 Russell Street. The commission will also set its 2023 meeting calendar and hold officer elections. Public comment will be accepted.
- 626 Rose Street - Window Project (application incomplete draft)
- 314 Russell Street - Approved Certificate of Appropriateness
- Proposed 2023 Meeting Calendar
- New Adoption: Historic Preservation Commission Resource Guide
- New Adoption: Historic Preservation Ordinance (pending)
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting to review a porch project at 901 N. Chauncey Avenue. The agenda includes public comment and a decision on the application. The meeting is open to in-person and electronic participation.
- Review of 901 N. Chauncey Ave porch project application
- Staff review of 901 N. Chauncey Ave (updated 12/13)
- Public comment period
City Council
The West Lafayette Common Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions up for consideration. Key items include final votes on the 2023 salary schedule and a right-of-way vacation, plus first readings on road safety restrictions, council district changes, and a city court judge salary amendment. The council will also consider resolutions on opioid funds, ARPA and police fund transfers, and a deferred compensation plan.
- Final vote on Ordinance 31-22 setting 2023 salaries for city officials and employees
- Final vote on Ordinance 28-22 to vacate a public right-of-way for a development
- First reading of Ordinance 33-22 restricting unsafe activities around roadways
- First reading of Ordinance 34-22 to change council district boundaries
- Resolution 30-22 calling for maintaining a BMV license branch in West Lafayette
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council meets to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a historic designation for 314 Russell Street, vacating a public right-of-way for a development, a fire and police fund transfer, and authorizing eminent domain for the Grant Street/Salisbury Street redevelopment project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and various departmental reports.
- Ordinance 14-22: Historic designation for 314 Russell Street (2nd reading, continued)
- Ordinance 28-22: Vacate public right-of-way for Tomish Developers LLC and Superior Concepts Industrial LLC (4-Up PD)
- Resolution 25-22: Transfer of funds (Fire and Police)
- Resolution 26-22: Authorize Redevelopment Commission to exercise eminent domain (Grant Street/Salisbury Street project)
- Approval of September 2022 minutes and departmental reports
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications: one for wholesale replacement of exterior siding and windows at 287 Crum Ct., and another for an adaptive reuse addition and exterior changes at 314 Russell Street. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and receive updates from staff. An ordinance and new HPC guide item has been delayed.
- 287 Crum Ct. - Wholesale Replacement of Exterior Siding and Windows
- 314 Russell Street - Adaptive Reuse Addition and Exterior Changes
- Approval of minutes from August 13, August 16, and July 19 meetings
- Ordinance + New HPC Guide - Delayed
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss next steps regarding 314 Russell Street and an ordinance update concerning public view sheds. The agenda includes roll call, approval of pending minutes, old and new business, and public comment.
- Discussion of 314 Russell Street and HPC involvement
- Ordinance update on public view shed
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for wholesale replacement of exterior siding and windows at 287 Crum Ct., and another for an adaptive reuse addition and exterior changes at 314 Russell Street. The meeting includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment.
- 287 Crum Ct. - Wholesale Replacement of Exterior Siding and Windows
- 314 Russell Street - Adaptive Reuse Addition and Exterior Changes
- Public comment period
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council will hold public hearings on the amended 2023 budget ordinance (No. 20-22) and the Cherry Lane vacation ordinance (No. 19-22), both on second reading. The council will also consider several new ordinances, including salary schedule amendments for police, fire, and wastewater staff, a temporary loan amendment, two zoning changes (Waldron Apartments and 4-Up PD), a fund transfer resolution, and adoption of the 2022-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Department reports and a mayoral appointment are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 20-22: 2023 city budget and tax levy
- Public hearing on Ordinance 19-22: vacating and dedicating a section of Cherry Lane
- Ordinance 23-22: 2022 salary schedule for police and fire departments
- Ordinance 24-22: 2022 salary schedule for Wastewater Treatment Utility
- Resolution 24-22: adopt 2022-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council will hold first readings on the 2023 budget ordinance, a Cherry Lane vacation/realignment, and two zoning amendments, plus a public hearing on vacating easements in Chase Manor. It will also consider resolutions on a scrivener's error in mayor/clerk salaries and CDBG fund appropriations, and discuss redistricting options.
- Ordinance 20-22: 2023 city budget and tax levy (1st reading)
- Ordinance 19-22: vacating portion of Cherry Lane and dedicating new section (1st reading)
- Ordinance 18-22: public hearing on vacating platted easements in Chase Manor Subdivision (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 21-22 and 22-22: UZO amendments on zoning violation enforcement and towing services/impound lots
- Redistricting discussion with multiple district options
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review staff-approved certificates of appropriateness for several properties, and hear an informational presentation on an adaptive reuse concept for 314 Russell Street. The agenda includes multiple staff approvals for roofing and facade projects, and a discussion about commissioner slots for preservation conferences.
- Informational presentation: 314 Russell Street adaptive reuse concept by Reiling, Teder, & Schrier, LLC
- Staff approval: 810 N. Grant Street reroofing/reshingling
- Staff approval: 424 Littleton fence project
- Staff approval: 114 W. Stadium reroofing/roof damage
- Staff approval: 680 Vine Street building façade project
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2022, with several action items. They will consider a second reading of an ordinance to designate 314 Russell Street as historic, a first reading to vacate platted easements in Chase Manor Subdivision, and resolutions declaring racism a public health crisis and amending the comprehensive plan for hazard mitigation. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and departmental reports.
- Ordinance No. 14-22: Historic designation for 314 Russell Street (continued from June)
- Ordinance No. 18-22: Vacate platted easements in Chase Manor Subdivision (Subtext Acquisitions)
- Resolution No. 18-22: Declaring racism as a public health crisis
- Resolution No. 19-22: Amend comprehensive plan for multi-hazard mitigation update
- Approval of minutes from June 2 and June 7, 2022 meetings
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding unified zoning amendments and property rezonings. The agenda also includes public hearings for three resolutions related to economic revitalization areas and tax deductions.
- Zoning amendment for 418 Harrison Street (Ordinance No. 15-22)
- Public hearing for Hybrid-Electric Project economic revitalization (Resolution No. 13-22)
- Public hearing for Altitude Testing Facility economic revitalization (Resolution No. 14-22)
- Public hearing for Rolls-Royce tax abatement application (Resolution No. 15-22)
- Amendment to the West Lafayette Noise Ordinance (Ordinance No. 17-22)
*CANCELLED* City Council - Special Meeting
The scheduled special meeting of the West Lafayette City Council for May 13, 2022, was cancelled. The original agenda included a discussion on a historic designation for 314 Russell Street.
- Ordinance No. 14-22: Historic Designation for 314 Russell Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will review meeting minutes from March and April 2022. The agenda includes discussions regarding a garage demolition at 241 Connolly Street and an amended COA for 424 Littleton.
- Garage demolition and rebuild at 241 Connolly Street
- Amended COA for 424 Littleton
- May Historic Preservation Month Plan
Historic Preservation Commission - COA
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a fence project at 424 Littleton Street. The agenda includes a staff review and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with the fence project as the only substantive item.
- Certificate of Appropriateness review for fence project at 424 Littleton Street
- Public comment period on the proposed fence
Historic Preservation Commission - Special Meeting
The Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss a potential historic designation for 314 Russell Street. The agenda indicates that staff review for this application is currently pending.
- Historic District Application for 314 Russell Street
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a continued ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology and a new resolution limiting license-plate-recognition cameras. The council will also vote on three zoning ordinance amendments for specific properties, multiple economic revitalization area designations for tax abatements, and a resolution opposing a remote-worker stipend. Several routine reports and appointments are also on the agenda.
- Ordinance 07-22: Ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology (continued from April)
- Ordinances 10-22, 11-22, 12-22: Zoning amendments for Verve West Lafayette PD, Monterey Apartments, and Source at Discovery Park District PD
- Resolution 06-22: Economic revitalization area for Hybrid-Electric Project
- Resolution 07-22: Economic revitalization area for Altitude Testing Facility
- Resolution 08-22: Rolls-Royce tax abatement application
Pre-Council
The Pre-Council meeting includes several proposed ordinances for zoning amendments regarding Monterey Apartments, Verve West Lafayette PD, and a self-storage warehouse. The body will also consider resolutions for economic revitalization areas involving the Hybrid-Electric Project, Altitude Testing Facility, and Rolls-Royce.
- Ordinance No. 07-22: Ban on government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology
- Ordinance No. 10-22: Zoning amendment for Verve West Lafayette PD (Subtext Acquisitions, LLC)
- Ordinance No. 11-22: Zoning amendment for Monterey Apartments
- Resolution No. 06-22: Economic Revitalization Area designation for Hybrid-Electric Project
- Resolution No. 08-22: Tax abatement application for Rolls-Royce
Historic Preservation Commission: COA
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission will review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for a garage demolition and rebuild at 241 Connolly Street, and an amended application for maintenance façade repair at 424 Littleton Street. The meeting includes public comment and will be held in person and via Microsoft Teams.
- 241 Connolly Street - Garage Demo and Rebuild - Staff Review
- 424 Littleton Street - Amended COA Maintenance Façade Repair - Staff Review
- Public comment period
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council will review ordinances regarding facial-recognition technology and unified zoning updates. The meeting also includes a request for a public safety fund transfer.
- Ordinance No. 07-22: Banning government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology
- Ordinance No. 08-22: Zoning amendment for Discovery Park District Third and McCormick
- Ordinance No. 09-22: Amendment to unified zoning ordinance regarding home occupations
- Resolution No. 05-22: Requesting a transfer of funds for Public Safety LIT
- Review of the 2021 WWTU Annual Financial Report
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January, review two staff-approved certificates of appropriateness (for a porch hand railing at 1515 Northwestern Avenue and reroofing at 411 N Salisbury), and discuss ideas for Historic Preservation Month in May. The agenda also includes an update from the HPC advisor and staff, and public comment.
- Staff approval: 1515 Northwestern Avenue - detached porch hand railing
- Staff approval: 411 N Salisbury - reroofing/reshingling
- Discussion: Historic Preservation Month ideas for May
- Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting
- Update from HPC Advisor and Staff
CDBG Advisory Board
The West Lafayette CDBG Advisory Board will hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will review the draft funding workbook, action plan timeline, and fall compliance timeline. A policies and procedures change is also pending. The meeting includes approval of minutes, staff updates, and public comment.
- Public hearing on CDBG FY 2022-2023 allocation
- Review of draft CDBG FY 2022-2023 funding workbook
- Discussion of FY 2022-2023 action plan timeline
- Review of CDBG 2022-2023 fall compliance timeline
- Pending policies and procedures change
CDBG Advisory Board
The CDBG Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2022-2023, along with reviewing the action plan and compliance timelines. The agenda also includes a pending policies and procedures change. This is a public hearing where residents can submit comments.
- Public hearing on CDBG FY 2022-2023 allocation
- Review of FY 2022-2023 Action Plan Timeline
- Review of CDBG 2022-2023 Fall Compliance Timeline
- Pending policies and procedures change
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a proposal to ban government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology. The meeting also includes public hearings on vacating portions of former McCormick Road and establishing a capital development fund.
- Ordinance 07-22: Proposal to ban government use of facial-recognition surveillance technology
- Ordinance 04-22: Public hearing regarding vacating portions of former McCormick Road/State Road 526
- Ordinance 05-22: Public hearing to establish the Cumulative Capital Development Fund
- Ordinance 06-22: Amended ordinance to fix the 2022 salary schedule for city employees
- Resolution 04-22: Resolution to opt back into the opioid settlement
CDBG Review and Planning Hearing
The West Lafayette CDBG Advisory Board is holding its 4th public hearing to review and discuss funding proposals for the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, including infrastructure and public service projects. The board will also consider a reallocation of ADA administrative funds via roll call vote and discuss policy and procedure changes. Public comments are accepted via email or at the meeting.
- Reallocation (roll call vote): Special Request Engineering ADA Administrative 2022-2023 Reallocation
- Funding proposals include SHARP (Infrastructure), Meals On Wheels (Public Service), LTHC Homeless Services, Permanent Supportive Housing, Engineering ADA compliance, West Lafayette Parks Department, Country Villa Playground, LUM Homeless Services, Food Finders Food Bank
- Polices and Procedures Change: review of 2019 City of West Lafayette Procedures Manual
- Cares Act Funding Updates and current contract updates for public service agencies
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council is meeting to take final votes on several ordinances, including a sewage works revenue bond and related rate changes, and to continue work on a conversion therapy ban. The council will also consider a resolution supporting the ban, a road vacation, and a capital development fund. The meeting includes a public hearing on the sewage rate ordinance.
- Ordinance 02-22: Sewage works revenue bonds (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 03-22: Sewage rate changes, public hearing (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 31-21: Conversion therapy ban, 3rd amendment (1st reading continued)
- Ordinance 04-22: Vacate portion of McCormick Road/State Road 526 between Third Street and McCutcheon Drive
- Ordinance 05-22: Establish Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Salisbury/Grant streetscape redevelopment project, receive updates from subcommittees, and review a final historic survey report. They will also consider a staff-approved certificate of appropriateness for 825 Robinson Street and note an open commissioner position.
- Salisbury/Grant streetscape redevelopment project discussion
- West Lafayette Historic Survey Report - RQAW Final
- Staff approval of COA for 825 Robinson Street
- Commissioner position open
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 and January 11, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting electronically to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Neighborhood Lighting - Salisbury/Grant Redevelopment Project. The agenda includes new business, public comment, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for Salisbury/Grant lighting project
- Review of streetscape approval memo and Grant Street rendering
- Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19 public health emergency
City Council
The West Lafayette City Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will vote on several ordinances, including a second reading of an additional appropriation using American Rescue Plan funds, and first readings for sewage works revenue bonds and rate changes. They will also consider adding a historic district at 1515 Northwestern and approve appointments.
- Ordinance 08-21 (Amended): additional appropriation of ARPA funds to 2021 budget, public hearing, 2nd reading
- Ordinance 01-22: add 1515 Northwestern to Historic Preservation Commission district, 1st reading
- Ordinance 02-22: issue revenue bonds for sewage works improvements, 1st reading
- Ordinance 03-22: amend sewage works rates and charges, 1st reading
- Appointment: Ethan Bledsoe as Youth City Council Advisor