Lafayette public meetings in 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from November and the 2022 meeting calendar, receive committee reports, and review three Certificate of Appropriateness items: exterior modifications at 509-511 Columbia St., stone modifications at the courthouse south entry at 301 Main St., and the Main St. Streetscape Phase IV. Public comments will be accepted in person or by email.

• 509-511 Columbia St. – Exterior Modifications
• 301 Main St. – Courthouse South Entry Stone Modifications
• Main St. Streetscape Ph. IV
• Approval of 2022 meeting calendar
• Committee reports (Public Relations & Education, District, COA)

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved four items: the 2022 meeting calendar, a certificate of appropriateness for replacing deteriorating limestone at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse (301 Main St) with cast stone, a retroactive COA for painting at 509-511 Columbia St, and the Main St. Streetscape Phase IV project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved cast stone replacement for courthouse south entrance limestone (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive COA for painting at 509-511 Columbia St (unanimous)
• Approved Main St. Streetscape Phase IV (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes from its October 28, 2021 meeting and to consider a new business item: a Duke Energy Indiana, LLC easement related to the Ellsworth Apartment Project. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes of October 28, 2021 meeting
• Duke Energy Indiana, LLC easement with Redevelopment Authority for Ellsworth Apartment Project

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority met on December 17, 2021, and unanimously approved an easement for Duke Energy to provide service to the Ellsworth Apartment Project. The board also approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned after about five minutes.

• Approved Duke Energy easement for Ellsworth Apartment Project (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission will review the November 18, 2021 minutes and approve the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda includes a request to advertise an invitation to bid for the Main Street Streetscape – Phase IV project.

• Invitation to Bid: Main Street Streetscape – Phase IV
• Approval of 2022 RDC Meeting Dates
• Approval of December 2021 Claims

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved advertising for bids on the Main Street Streetscape Phase IV project, covering specific sections of Main and 8th Streets. They also approved the December 2021 claims totaling $2,919,724.31 and set the 2022 meeting dates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2022 RDC meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved permission to advertise for Main Street Streetscape Phase IV bids (unanimous)
• Approved December 2021 claims of $2,919,724.31 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the Wea Ridge Water Tower Project and consider several items including final acceptances for Twyckenham Blvd and Concord Ridge Subdivision, a demolition permit, an amendment to a Habitat for Humanity agreement, and contracts for drainage and lift station upgrades. The board will also consider a proclamation for Homeless Person's Memorial Day and approve claims.

• Bid opening: Wea Ridge Water Tower Project
• Final acceptance: Twyckenham Blvd from Poland Hill Road to S 9th Street
• Acceptance for maintenance: Concord Ridge Subdivision, Section 4
• Historic demolition permit: 1212 N. 14th Street (garage only)
• Contract and notice to proceed: Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $2,887,220.98, a $126,915.50 contract for Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades with Maddox Industrial Group, and a notice to proceed for that project. They also approved final acceptance for Twyckenham Blvd, maintenance acceptance for Concord Road Subdivision Section 4, a historic demolition permit for 1212 N. 14th Street (garage only) with a 60-day waiting period, an amendment increasing HOME reimbursement to Habitat for Humanity from $35,000 to $45,000, and permission to advertise for the S. 30th Street Drainage Project. The Wea Ridge Water Tower bid opening was postponed to January 18, 2022, and the CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field remained under advisement.

• Approved claims totaling $2,887,220.98
• Approved $126,915.50 contract for Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades with Maddox Industrial Group
• Approved notice to proceed for Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades (start Dec 14, 2021; substantial completion June 14, 2022)
• Approved final acceptance for Twyckenham Blvd from Poland Hill Road to S. 9th Street
• Approved acceptance for maintenance for Concord Road Subdivision Section 4 (56 lots)
• Approved historic demolition permit for 1212 N. 14th Street (garage only) with 60-day waiting period
• Approved Amendment #1 increasing HOME reimbursement to Habitat for Humanity from $35,000 to $45,000
• Approved permission to advertise for S. 30th Street Drainage Project (bid opening Jan 11, 2022)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular December meeting. The board will vote on the 2022 non-reverting budget and declare surplus property, in addition to routine items like approving minutes, claims, and receiving reports from the superintendent and on finances.

• Resolution 21-04: Approval of 2022 Non-Reverting Budget
• Declaration of Surplus Property
• Approval of claims
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved the 2022 meeting dates and accepted the minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting. Officer Ryan French's one-year probationary period was acknowledged as successfully completed. An executive session is scheduled for January 12, 2022 to interview prospective officer candidates, with the regular session to follow. Promotional testing is set for January 25-26, 2022.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 meeting dates as proposed (unanimous)
• Scheduled executive session for January 12, 2022 to interview officer candidates
• Scheduled promotional testing for January 25-26, 2022

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field and consider several certificates of completion, mortgage releases, and permissions to advertise for various projects. The agenda includes routine approvals and declarations of surplus property.

• Bid opening for CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field
• Certificate of completion for Maplewood Subdivision ramp replacement
• Certificate of completion for Country Charm Subdivision ramp replacement
• Release of mortgage for 1526 N. 16th Street and 1710 N. 13th Street
• Permission to advertise for 2022 Downtown Waste Removal (rebid) and 40 & 8 Lift Station and Force Main Replacement Project

The Board approved claims totaling $6,241,946.48. Bids for the CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field were opened and taken under advisement. Certificates of completion were approved for ramp replacements in Maplewood and Country Charm subdivisions, and substantial completions were approved for Memorial Island Phase 3 and the Columbian Park Carousel. Several property releases and surplus declarations were also approved.

• Approved claims in the amount of $6,241,946.48.
• Took under advisement the bid from HP Legacy Inc. for the CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field (base bid $770,687.00).
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Maplewood Subdivision Ramp Replacement with Dixon Construction.
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Country Charm Subdivision Ramp Replacement with Dixon Construction.
• Approved Release of Mortgage and Release of Covenant for Deed Restrictions for 1526 N. 16th Street, Lafayette.
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 1710 N. 13th Street, Lafayette.
• Approved Substantial Completion for Memorial Island at Columbian Park, Phase 3 with J.R. Kelly Corporation.
• Approved Substantial Completion for Columbian Park Carousel Project with Morgan Constructors.

City Council

The Common Council will consider several ordinances regarding historic district amendments and police/fire department salaries. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds and former YMCA property.

• Historic district amendments for Ninth Street Hill, Centennial/Trinity, and Perrin/316 Tinkler St
• Salary adjustments for Police and Fire Department members (Ordinance 2021-62)
• Additional appropriation of Local Road and Street Fund and General Fund (Ordinance 2021-63)
• Rezoning of Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds and former YMCA property (Ordinance 2021-64)
• Tax abatement for Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (Resolution 2021-36)

The Lafayette Common Council passed all five ordinances and two resolutions on its agenda by 8-0 roll call votes. This included three historic district amendments, a police/fire salary fix, a road and street fund appropriation, a county fairgrounds rezoning, a tax abatement for Subaru, and a fire services agreement with Perry Township. The meeting also included a public hearing with no comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-58 adding property to the Ninth Street Hill Historic District (8-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-59 adding property to the Centennial/Trinity Historic District (8-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-60 establishing the Perrin/316 Tinkler St. Historic District (8-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-62 correcting a scrivener's error in the 2022 police/fire salary ordinance (8-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-63 for additional road/street and general fund appropriations, including street paving and a temporary mayor's office employee (8-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-64 rezoning county fairgrounds and former YMCA property from R1B to GB (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-36 granting a tax abatement for Subaru of Indiana Automotive's new warehouse project (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-37 for an interlocal fire protection agreement with Perry Township (8-0).

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the 2022 downtown waste removal contract, consider an interlocal fire protection agreement with Perry Township, and act on several property-related releases from the Lafayette Housing Authority. The board will also review a contract renewal for landscape maintenance, declare surplus property, and approve claims.

• Bid opening for 2022 Downtown Waste Removal
• Interlocal agreement with Perry Township for fire protection services
• Release of mortgages and deed restrictions on multiple properties (e.g., 204 Dehart St, 2012 N 17th St, 1700 Wilson St)
• Contract renewal recommendation for landscape maintenance with Brightview Landscapes
• Declarations of surplus property (Water Works, Lafayette Renew, LPD iPhones)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved an interlocal agreement for the Lafayette Fire Department to provide emergency and fire protection services to Perry Township, effective January 1, 2022, for $75,000. The board also approved a contract renewal for landscape maintenance, several mortgage releases, and surplus property declarations. No bids were received for the 2022 downtown waste removal project.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Perry Township for fire services ($75,000)
• Approved $255,543 contract renewal with Brightview Landscapes for 2022
• Approved release of mortgage for 204 Dehart Street, West Lafayette
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 2012 N. 17th Street, Lafayette
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 2020 N. 17th Street, Lafayette
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 2120 N. 20th Street, Lafayette
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 2378 N. 24th Street, Lafayette
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 1700 Wilson Street, Lafayette

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board will consider a recommendation to award a contract for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a public comment period.

• Recommendation for award: Gravel, Sand, Limestone & Soils + Ready Mix
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021

The Joint Purchasing Board approved Notices of Award for crushed limestone, gravel aggregates, ready mix products, and soils. Suppliers include U.S. Aggregates Delphi and Swisher Plants, Purdy Materials, Inc., Smyrna Ready Mix, and Irving Materials, Inc. Purchase orders will be placed in order of low bid received, subject to availability and travel time. The board also discussed a 5-year price comparison for gravel, sand, and limestone.

• Approved Notice of Award to U.S. Aggregates Delphi Plant for crushed limestone.
• Approved Notice of Award to U.S. Aggregates Swisher Plant and Purdy Materials, Inc. for gravel aggregates.
• Approved Notice of Award to Smyrna Ready Mix, Irving Materials, Inc., Purdy Materials, Inc., and U.S. Aggregates Swisher Plant for ready mix products.
• Approved Notice of Award to Purdy Materials, Inc. for soils.
• Approved minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting.
• Adjourned at 11:11 a.m.

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field, consider an addendum to a utility service agreement for Veteran's Memorial Parkway East (CR 500 East), and approve claims and minutes. The meeting includes routine approvals and a bid opening.

• Bid opening for CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field
• Addendum #1 to Utility Service Agreement for Veteran's Memorial Parkway East (CR 500 East)
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021
• Claims for November 23, 2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $5,150,587.34, including payments for Loeb Stadium waterproofing and the final installment on a 2016 fire equipment lease. It also approved Addendum #1 to the Utility Service Agreement for Veteran's Memorial Parkway (CR 500 East) for Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc/Lafayette Partners One, LLC, covering a parking lot expansion and building lease with stormwater impact. The bid opening for the CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field was moved to December 7, 2021. Minutes from the November 16 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from the November 16, 2021 regular meeting
• Approved Addendum #1 to Utility Service Agreement for Veteran's Memorial Parkway (CR 500 East) for Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc/Lafayette Partners One, LLC
• Approved claims in the amount of $5,150,587.34
• Moved bid opening date for CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field to December 7, 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider including 600 and 608 Ferry St. in the local Centennial/Trinity Historic District, and to review a certificate of appropriateness application for window and door replacements at 634 Perrin Ave. The agenda also includes committee reports and public comments.

• Inclusion of 600 & 608 Ferry St. into the local Centennial/Trinity Historic District
• 634 Perrin Ave. – replacement windows and door (COA application)
• Public Relations & Education Committee report
• District Committee report
• COA Committee report

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved a petition to expand the existing Local Centennial/Trinity Historic District to include 600 and 608 Ferry St. (St. John's Church and Rectory), submitted by the St. John's Vestry. The commission also approved a certificate of appropriateness for window and door replacement at 634 Perrin Ave. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 pm.

• Approved the petition to expand the Local Centennial/Trinity Historic District to include 600 and 608 Ferry St. (St. John's Church and Rectory), passed unanimously.
• Approved the certificate of appropriateness for removal and installation of windows and a door at 634 Perrin Ave, passed unanimously.
• Approved the October 25, 2021 meeting minutes, passed unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:09 pm, passed unanimously.

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will vote on resolutions recommending a tax abatement for Subaru of Indiana Automotive and authorizing a request for proposals for a public works campus. They will also review several project proposals and change orders, approve minutes and claims, and hear a director's report.

• Resolution LRC-2021-19: tax abatement for Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
• Resolution LRC-2021-20: authorizing RFP for public works campus
• Accompany, LLC: Lafayette McCarty Lane Public Works Facility Phase 2
• BF&S: Park East Boulevard Extension Phase 1
• EMCS, Inc.: Traffic signal design for CR 460 and Veteran's Memorial Parkway

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved a ten-year tax abatement for Subaru of Indiana Automotive's proposed $52 million, 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse and parts facility, with commitments to retain 6,491 jobs and create 69 new positions. The Commission also authorized a Request for Proposals for a new Public Works Campus via a Build-Operate-Transfer process, and approved contracts for an owner's representative, road design, traffic signal design, theater door replacement, and marketing change orders. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-19: ten-year tax abatement for Subaru's $52M warehouse project, retaining 6,491 jobs and creating 69 new positions.
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-20: authorized RFP release for Public Works Campus development, design, and financing via Build-Operate-Transfer.
• Approved $10,000/month contract with Accompany LLC as Owner's Representative for Public Works Campus, up to 24 months.
• Approved BF&S contract not to exceed $165,050 for Park East Blvd extension Phase 1 design.
• Approved EMCS contract for $27,800 for traffic signal design at CR 460 and Veterans Memorial Parkway.
• Approved Haley's Lock, Safe and Key contract for $32,865.60 to replace Lafayette Theater main entrance doors.
• Approved idc marketing change order #1 for $8,341.39 for additional radio spots.
• Approved idc marketing change order #2 for $20,152.35 for additional billboards.

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes, consider a change order for the Maplewood Subdivision ramp replacement, and review a contract and notice to proceed for the 2021 sanitary sewer rehabilitation. They will also approve claims and issue proclamations for National Apprentice Week and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

• Change Order #1 - Maplewood Subdivision Ramp Replacement
• Contract - 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
• Notice to Proceed - 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
• Claims for 11/16/2021
• Proclamations for National Apprentice Week and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $936,483 contract for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project with Granite Inliner, including the alternate. They also approved a change order for the Maplewood Subdivision Ramp Replacement Project, increasing the contract to $48,204, and a notice to proceed for the sewer project. Claims totaling $1,042,827.08 were approved, and two proclamations were read.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Maplewood Subdivision Ramp Replacement with Dixon Construction, increasing contract to $48,204 (passed)
• Approved 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation contract with Granite Inliner for $936,483 (passed)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, starting immediately (passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $1,042,827.08 (passed)
• Proclaimed National Apprentice Week November 15-21, 2021
• Proclaimed National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 13-21, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a variance request from Synthetic Methods, Inc. to decrease the minimum lot width requirement from 60 feet to 50 feet. The board will also approve meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Variance for 1402 S. 3rd St. to reduce minimum lot width to 50’

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a reduced minimum lot width of 50 feet (instead of the required 60 feet) for a proposed duplex at 1402 S. 3rd St. The vote was 4-0. The board also approved the 2022 meeting calendar and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Granted variance 2021-28 to Synthetic Methods, Inc. for reduced lot width at 1402 S. 3rd St. (4-0)
• Approved 2022 BZA Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and a resolution setting the 2022 holiday schedule. The board will also set its 2022 meeting dates and hear the superintendent's report. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approval of Resolution 21-03, 2022 Holiday Schedule
• Approval of claims
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting
• Park Board meeting dates for 2022
• Superintendent's report

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the 2022 holiday schedule and the 2022 meeting dates. They also approved claims totaling $34,952.83 and the minutes from the October meeting. The board heard updates on projects and events, including a movie night at Loeb Stadium.

• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $34,952.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-03, 2022 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Park Board Meeting Dates (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved making Lieutenant Shana Wainscott's promotion permanent, extended the probationary periods of Officer Jeremy Stockdale and Taylor Turner by 6 months, and offered conditional employment to Melody Gutierrez-Sanchez, Andrew Rush, and Martin Schap. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved making Lieutenant Shana Wainscott's promotion permanent
• Extended probationary periods for Officer Jeremy Stockdale and Taylor Turner by 6 months
• Offered conditional employment to Melody Gutierrez-Sanchez, Andrew Rush, and Martin Schap

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session on November 10, 2021, to receive information about and interview prospective employees for the position of officer, as permitted under Indiana Code §5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5). No other subject matter was discussed, and no substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held executive session to interview prospective police officer candidates

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to open bids for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix. Public comment is also scheduled. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Bid opening for Gravel, Sand, Limestone & Soils + Ready Mix
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021
• Public comment period

The Joint Purchasing Board opened bids for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix products from Smyrna Ready Mix, Purdy Materials, U.S. Aggregates, and Irving Materials. The board voted to take the bids under advisement for further review, with no award made at this meeting. Minutes from the October 18 and November 8 meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting
• Took gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix bids under advisement for further review

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several contracts and project approvals, including a change order for the Brady Lane drainage project, renewal of the 2022 fuel contract with Newton Oil, a recommendation for the Rome Drive lift station upgrades, and permission to advertise the Wea Ridge water tower project. The board will also review claims and a special event request for holiday farmers markets.

• Change Order #1 for Brady Lane Drainage Improvements Project
• Contract renewal for 2022 fuel with Newton Oil
• Recommendation for award for Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades
• Permission to advertise Wea Ridge Water Tower Project
• Special event request for Holiday Farmers Markets

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $126,915.50 contract with Maddox Industries Group for the Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades Project, based on the lowest responsible quote. They also approved a $492.13 change order for the Brady Lane Drainage Improvements Project, a 2022 fuel contract renewal with Newton Oil, permission to advertise the Wea Ridge Water Tower Project, claims totaling $3,628,529.53, and a special event request for Holiday Farmer's Markets. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved $126,915.50 contract for Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Brady Lane Drainage, increasing contract to $81,526.33 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 fuel contract renewal with Newton Oil (unanimous)
• Approved permission to advertise Wea Ridge Water Tower Project (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $3,628,529.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Farmer's Markets special event request (unanimous)

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board is meeting to approve minutes from October 18, 2021, and to open bids for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix. Public comment will be taken before adjournment. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Bid opening for Gravel, Sand, Limestone & Soils + Ready Mix
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021

The Joint Purchasing Board meeting on November 8, 2021 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Bids from four companies were received but left sealed and will be opened at a rescheduled meeting on November 9, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Bids from Smyrna (SRM Concrete), Purdy Materials, U.S. Aggregates, and Irving Materials received and left sealed
• Bids to be opened on November 9, 2021 at 1:30pm in the Board of Public Works and Safety room

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including a change order for Loeb Stadium construction, permission to advertise for a new all-inclusive sports field at CAT Park, and contracts for utility master planning and drainage projects. The board will also hear an animal control appeal and review claims.

• Change Order #11 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades)
• Permission to advertise for CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field
• Contract with HWC for Service Area 11B Utility Master Planning
• Contract with Butler, Fairman & Seufert for Ortman Lane Drainage Project
• Animal Control Appeal Hearing for Viviana Bernable

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts and claims, including a change order for Loeb Stadium, permission to advertise for a new inclusive sports field, and utility planning contracts. In a separate appeal hearing, the Board denied Viviana Bernable's appeal to regain ownership of her dog Cielo, which had bitten people twice, and terminated her ownership rights.

• Approved Change Order #11 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 with J.R. Kelly Company, increasing contract to $10,776,396 (passed)
• Approved permission to advertise for CAT Park All-Inclusive Sports Field (passed)
• Approved contract with HWC Engineering for Service Area 11B Utility Master Planning, not-to-exceed $69,000 (passed)
• Approved contract with Butler, Fairman & Seufert for Ortman Lane Drainage Project, not-to-exceed $28,400 (passed)
• Approved claims totaling $2,964,940.31 (passed)
• Denied appeal to return dog Cielo to owner Viviana Bernable; ownership terminated (passed)

City Council

The Lafayette City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 1, 2021, with a full agenda of first-reading ordinances and resolutions. Key items include amendments to establish or expand local historic districts, a zoning change for a property on S. 4th Street, an ordinance adjusting 2022 police and fire salaries, and several resolutions including a labor agreement and the Big 4 Trail Master Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Climate Action Plan Leadership Committee.

• Ordinance 2021-58: Amendment to include certain properties in the Ninth Street Hill Historic District
• Ordinance 2021-59: Amendment to include property in the Centennial/Trinity Historic District
• Ordinance 2021-60: Establishing the Perrin/316 Tinkler St Historic District
• Ordinance 2021-61: Rezone property on S. 4th Street between Romig and Alabama Streets from CB to PDCC (Brownstone Development)
• Ordinance 2021-62: Amend 2022 salaries for police and fire (POLE) members

The Lafayette Common Council approved all items on the agenda, including three historic district amendments, a rezoning, a salary ordinance fix, an additional appropriation, and several resolutions. All votes were 7-0. The council also approved the 2022 meeting calendar and a Big 4 Trail Master Plan.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-58, adding property to Ninth Street Hill Historic District (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-59, adding property to Centennial/Trinity Historic District (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-60, establishing Perrin/316 Tinkler St. Historic District (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-61, rezoning property on S. 4th Street from CB to PDCC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-62, amending 2022 police/fire salary ordinance for clothing allowance error (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-63, additional appropriations for road paving and temporary employee (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-30, 2022 Common Council meeting calendar (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-34, Big 4 Trail Master Plan (7-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes from August and consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds for the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area Project. The resolution also approves an amended and restated lease related to the project. Public comment will be heard.

• Resolution No. 2021-02 authorizing taxable lease rental refunding bonds for the Creasy/Central project
• Approval of amended and restated lease for the project
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2021 meeting

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-02, authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds for the 2014 Creasy/Central TIF bond. The refinancing is expected to save about $30,000 per year and $600,000 over the bond's life, subject to market conditions. The meeting also approved the August 3, 2021 minutes and adjourned without public comment.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-02 authorizing refunding bonds for the 2014 Creasy/Central TIF bond (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:14am (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution LRC-2021-17, which authorizes an amended lease and pledges revenues, with a covenant to levy a special benefits tax if needed, for the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area project. The commission will also consider several other items, including an amendment to the S. 8th St redevelopment agreement, an amendment to a joint economic development agreement, and various professional service agreements.

• Resolution LRC-2021-17: Amended lease and bond for Creasy/Central EDA, with special benefits tax covenant
• Resolution LRC-2021-18: First amendment to S. 8th St sale and development agreement
• Amendment to Joint Economic Development Agreement: SE TIF Lafayette/Tippecanoe County
• IWM Consulting: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for 260 South 3rd Street
• TBIRD Design: Streetscape 2022 Engineering Services Agreement

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution authorizing the refinancing of the 2014 Creasy/Central TIF bond, expecting annual interest savings of $30,000 and $600,000 over the bond's life. They also approved contracts for parking garage restoration, environmental assessment, theater masterplan amendment, and streetscape engineering, plus an amendment to the SE TIF joint agreement with Tippecanoe County. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-17 authorizing bond refinancing (unanimous)
• Approved THA Consulting contract for parking garage restoration, $152,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-18 amending S. 8th St redevelopment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to SE TIF joint agreement extending term to 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved IWM Consulting Phase I environmental assessment, $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Keystone Architecture change order for theater study, $6,900 (unanimous)
• Approved TBIRD Design Services streetscape engineering, $240,000 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2021 claims of $2,868,819.15 (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission voted to promote Sergeant Dan Long to the rank of Lieutenant. The motion was made by Bob Siemers, seconded by Dave Knott, and carried. No other substantive business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Promoted Sergeant Dan Long to Lieutenant (motion carried)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission held an executive session on October 27, 2021, to receive information about and interview candidates for the position of Lieutenant. No other substantive decisions were made; the session was limited to this personnel matter.

• Held executive session to interview lieutenant candidates (unanimous, no vote recorded)

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Financing Board approved a 2-year contract renewal with Keramida Environmental (Resolution 2021-01) for landfill work, along with the 2022 meeting calendar. The board also approved 12 claims for payment, totaling $184,459.04, including consulting services from Keramida Environmental, legal services from Stuart & Branigin, and waste services from Waste Management. Reports noted ongoing landfill monitoring, a lightning strike that damaged equipment, and discussion about solar panel installation.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $12,844.23
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $16,446.17
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $50,196.30
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $24,255.68
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $19,430.74
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $23,573.07
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $17,742.70

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet on October 26, 2021, to consider a contract for the N. 29th Street curb, sidewalk, and ramp replacement project, as well as an agreement with the City of Lafayette Employee Alliance (CLEA). The agenda also includes change orders for the Traffic Circle at 10th and Brown Streets, the Loeb Stadium electrical package, and the Columbian Park Carousel project. Several certificates of completion for various street and sidewalk projects are scheduled for approval.

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $26,241 contract with Dixon Construction for the N. 29th Street Curb, Sidewalk and Ramp Replacement Project, along with a notice to proceed. Multiple change orders and certificates of completion were approved, including for Loeb Stadium electrical work and the Columbian Park Carousel. The board also upheld 60-day waiting periods for two historic demolition permits and approved a revised 4-year agreement with the City of Lafayette Employee Alliance.

• Approved $26,241 contract with Dixon Construction for N. 29th Street project
• Approved notice to proceed for N. 29th Street project
• Approved Change Order #1 for 10th & Brown traffic circle, +$1,516
• Approved Change Order #8 for Loeb Stadium electrical, +$12,567
• Approved Change Order #9 for Loeb Stadium electrical, +$10,670
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for demolition at 1215 Brown Street
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for demolition at 2001 Schuyler Avenue
• Approved revised CLEA agreement (4-year, Jan 1 2021–Dec 31 2024)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider the establishment of the Local Perrin / 316 Tinkler St. Historic District. The commission will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness request for guard rails and fencing at 526 Main St.

• Establishment of the Local Perrin / 316 Tinkler St. Historic District
• Guard rails and fencing request for 526 Main St.

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved a new individual property local historic district at 316 Tinkler St., called the Local Perrin/316 Tinkler St. Historic District, submitted by owners Frederick and Kimberly Bradley. The commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for modifications at 526 Main St., including changing railings and decking, with conditions regarding rooftop fencing and siding. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved new local historic district at 316 Tinkler St. (unanimous)
• Approved COA for 526 Main St. with conditions (unanimous)

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission will consider approving its 2022 meeting schedule and two petitions for handicap parking spaces near 22 Ulen Place and 1017 Manitou Drive. The commission will also receive a parking operations report and the director's report. Public comment will be heard.

• Approval of 2022 meeting schedule
• Petition to maintain one handicap parking space near 22 Ulen Place
• Petition to install one handicapped parking space near 1017 Manitou Drive
• Parking operations report
• Director's report

Human Relations Commission

The Lafayette Human Relations Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive member updates, including on racism as a public health crisis. Staff will report on the 2022 meeting schedule, virtual meeting updates, mail, brochures, and name tags. The agenda is largely procedural with routine updates.

• Approval of July 22, 2021 minutes
• Discussion: Racism as a Public Health Crisis
• 2022 Meeting Schedule
• HRC Brochures – Updating & Ordering
• HRC Name Tags

The Human Relations Commission approved the July 22, 2021 minutes and heard a presentation from Floyd Keith of the YWCA on a 100-day racial and social justice initiative. The commission discussed scheduling for 2022, with a survey to be sent by Brad Mitchell, and noted that complaints are not reaching them, prompting discussion on outreach. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved July 22, 2021 minutes (all in favor)
• Discussed 2022 meeting schedule; Brad to send survey on time preference
• Noted complaints not reaching commission; discussed proactive outreach

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council is holding a special session to give second reading to five ordinances, including the 2022 city budget, the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (GLPTC) budget, and salary ordinances for appointed officers, police/fire personnel, and elected officials. These are final votes before adoption. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Ordinance 2021-51: 2022 GLPTC budget appropriation
• Amended Ordinance 2021-52: 2022 city budget appropriation
• Ordinance 2021-53: 2022 salaries for appointed officers and employees (excluding police/fire)
• Ordinance 2021-54: 2022 salaries for police and fire (POLE) members
• Ordinance 2021-55: 2022 salaries for elected officials

The Lafayette Common Council approved the 2022 city budget (Ordinance 2021-52) on final reading, including a 5% raise for civilian salaries and 3% raises for police and fire. The council also passed the GLPTC transit budget (Ordinance 2021-51) and salary ordinances for appointed officers, police/fire, and elected officials. All votes were 7-0 except the elected officials' salary ordinance, which passed 6-1.

• Approved 2022 GLPTC transit budget (Ordinance 2021-51) 7-0
• Approved 2022 city budget with raises (Ordinance 2021-52) 7-0 after amendment
• Approved salary ordinance for appointed officers (Ordinance 2021-53) 7-0 on first reading
• Approved salary ordinance for police/fire (Ordinance 2021-54) 7-0 on first reading
• Approved salary ordinance for elected officials (Ordinance 2021-55) 6-1 on first reading

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open quotes for the Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades Project and consider a recommendation for awarding the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Lafayette Renew. The board will also review a historic demolition permit for a garage at 1420 South Street and approve claims and minutes. The caucus is cancelled.

• Quote opening: Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades Project
• Recommendation for award: 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Lafayette Renew)
• Historic demolition permit: 1420 South Street (garage only)
• Claims for 10/19/2021
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a recommendation for award for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Granite Inliner, with a total bid of $936,483.00. They also upheld a 60-day waiting period for a historic demolition permit at 1420 South Street (garage only), declared a surplus vehicle for the Parks Department, and approved claims totaling $599,576.70. Quotes for the Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades Project were taken under advisement for further review.

• Approved 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Granite Inliner, total bid $936,483.00
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for historic demolition permit at 1420 South Street (garage only)
• Declared 2001 Chevrolet Silverado K2500HD as surplus property for Parks Department
• Approved claims in the amount of $599,576.70
• Took quotes for Rome Drive Lift Station Upgrades under advisement

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 8, 2021, and to consider granting permission to advertise for two types of municipal supply contracts: gravel, sand, limestone, soils plus ready mix, and asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregate. Public comment will be taken before adjournment. No dollar amounts or specific contract details are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2021
• Permission to advertise for gravel, sand, limestone, soils and ready mix
• Permission to advertise for asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregate
• Public comment period

The Joint Purchasing Board approved two permissions to advertise for material contracts: one for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix (first publication 10/22/2021), and one for asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregate (first publication 2/11/2022). Both motions carried unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2021 meeting
• Approved permission to advertise for Gravel, Sand, Limestone & Soils + Ready Mix (first publication 10/22/2021)
• Approved permission to advertise for Asphalt and Bituminous-Coated Aggregate (first publication 2/11/2022)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve the minutes from September, approve claims, and hear the superintendent's report. The main items are approving Resolution 21-02 for the 2022 General Fund Budget and declaring surplus property. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Approval of Resolution 21-02, 2022 General Fund Budget
• Declaration of Surplus Property
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the 2022 General Fund budget via Resolution 21-02, along with claims totaling $102,804.95. The board also declared a non-working freezer at the zoo as surplus property for scrap sale. Reports covered Aviators season revenue, upcoming events, and park projects.

• Approved September 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $102,804.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-02 General Fund Budget for 2022 (unanimous)
• Declared non-working zoo freezer as surplus property for scrap sale (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals met to review several property variance requests. The board granted multiple sign-related variances for 4150 Commerce Dr and reviewed buffer requirements for 943 State Road 25 W.

• Granted sign area, height, and setback variances for 4150 Commerce Dr
• Proposed variance to allow an animated sign in a GB zone at 4150 Commerce Dr
• Proposed bufferyard width reductions for 943 State Road 25 W
• Proposed lot area, lot width, building coverage, and vegetative cover variances for 1607 Columbia St

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals granted all three petitions before it. The board approved a variance for an animated sign at 4150 Commerce Dr., subject to a commitment recorded on the deed that restricts changes and prohibits crawling messages. It also approved variances for bufferyard reductions at 943 State Road 25 W and lot size and coverage variances at 1607 Columbia St. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Granted animated sign variance at 4150 Commerce Dr. with deed commitment (4-0)
• Granted bufferyard variances at 943 State Road 25 W (4-0)
• Granted lot area, width, coverage, and vegetative cover variances at 1607 Columbia St. (4-0)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met on October 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from the September 8 regular session and the September 29 special and executive sessions. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 8 regular session minutes (motion by Rody, second by Knott)
• Approved September 29 special and executive session minutes (motion by Rody, second by Knott)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Thiel, second by Vanier)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding contracts for the Dover Estates handicap ramps and street repair project and the Lafayette Theater roof replacement, along with notices to proceed. It will also review contracts for electric vehicle charging stations with ChargePoint and Huston Electric, declare surplus property, approve the 2022 holiday schedule, and handle claims and special event requests.

• Award recommendation and contract for 2021 Dover Estates handicap ramps and street repair
• Award recommendation and contract for Lafayette Theater roof replacement
• Contracts with ChargePoint and Huston Electric for vehicle charging stations
• Declarations of surplus property from Purchasing and Information Technology
• Special event requests for a climate media event and Jeff HS marching band contest

The Board approved a contract with Dixon Construction for the 2021 Dover Estates Handicap Ramps and Street Repair Project in the amount of $241,540.00, along with a notice to proceed. It also approved a contract with Knox Services for the Lafayette Theater Roof Replacement at $83,320.00. Additionally, the Board approved contracts for electric vehicle charging stations, surplus declarations, the 2022 holiday schedule, claims totaling $3,817,434.46, and two special event requests.

• Approved contract with Dixon Construction for Dover Estates ramps and street repair ($241,540.00)
• Approved notice to proceed for Dover Estates project, starting immediately with completion by June 2022
• Approved contract with Knox Services for Lafayette Theater roof replacement ($83,320.00)
• Approved notice to proceed for theater roof replacement, starting immediately with completion in 2021
• Approved surplus declarations for 7 iPhones and 3 PCs/2 servers
• Approved contracts with ChargePoint and Huston Electric for EV charging stations
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule, adding Juneteenth
• Approved claims totaling $3,817,434.46 and two special event requests

City Council

The Lafayette City Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings on five ordinances: the 2022 budget for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (GLPTC), the overall 2022 city budget, and three ordinances setting 2022 salaries for appointed officers/employees, police and fire personnel, and elected officials. Residents can submit comments by email or phone before or during the meeting.

• Ordinance 2021-51: 2022 GLPTC budget appropriation
• Ordinance 2021-52: 2022 city budget appropriation
• Ordinance 2021-53: 2022 salaries for appointed officers and employees
• Ordinance 2021-54: 2022 salaries for police and fire POLE members
• Ordinance 2021-55: 2022 salaries for elected officials

The Lafayette Common Council held a special meeting solely for public comment on five 2022 ordinances: the GLPTC budget, the city budget, and salary ordinances for appointed officers, police/fire, and elected officials. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with only one email comment read into the record regarding police funding.

• No decisions made; public hearing only
• Ordinance 2021-51 (2022 GLPTC Budget) heard; no public comment
• Ordinance 2021-52 (2022 City Budget) heard; one email comment read
• Ordinance 2021-53 (2022 Appointed Officers' Salaries) heard; no public comment
• Ordinance 2021-54 (2022 POLE Salaries) heard; no public comment
• Ordinance 2021-55 (2022 Elected Officials' Salaries) heard; no public comment

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project and the Dover Estates-Handicap Ramps and Street Repair Project, and will open quotes for the Lafayette Theater Roof Replacement. The board will also approve minutes from the September 28 meeting and consider claims for payment.

• Bid opening: 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Bid opening: 2021 Dover Estates-Handicap Ramps and Street Repair Project
• Quote opening: Request for Qualifications for Lafayette Theater Roof Replacement
• Claims for 10/5/2021
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety opened bids for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, the 2021 Dover Estates Handicap Ramps and Street Repair Project, and quotes for the Lafayette Theater Roof Replacement, taking all under advisement for further review. The board also approved claims totaling $873,503.81 and approved the minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting. No contracts were awarded at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 regular meeting
• Took sewer rehabilitation bids under advisement (4 bids received)
• Took Dover Estates handicap ramps and street repair bids under advisement (4 bids received)
• Took Lafayette Theater roof replacement quotes under advisement (3 quotes received)
• Approved claims in the amount of $873,503.81

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on a drainage easement vacation and tax abatements for Wabash National. The council will also take second readings on several historic district ordinances and first readings on the 2022 city budget, salary ordinances, and a rezoning. Resolutions confirming tax abatements and appointments to the Police Merit Commission are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-50 to vacate a portion of a drainage easement
• Public hearing on Resolutions 2021-24 and 2021-25 for Wabash National LP tax abatements (South Plant real estate, North Plant personal property)
• Second readings for historic district ordinances: Upper Main St, Oakland/106 S. 16th St, Centennial/708 Cincinnati St, Centennial/713 North St
• First reading of 2022 budget ordinance (2021-52) and salary ordinances for appointed officers (2021-53), police/fire (2021-54), and elected officials (2021-55)
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-56 to rezone property at 30th Street and Cason Street from I3 & NB to PDRS (Cason & Earl LLC petitioner)

The Lafayette Common Council approved the 2022 city budget on first reading, including a 5% raise for civilian salaries, 3% for police and fire, and no health insurance increase. It also passed four ordinances adding properties to local historic districts, approved tax abatements for Wabash National, and rezoned property at 30th and Cason streets. All votes were 7-0 except the elected officials' salary ordinance, which passed 6-1.

• Approved 2022 city budget on first reading (7-0)
• Approved 2022 GLPTC budget on first reading (7-0)
• Added four properties to local historic districts (each 7-0)
• Approved Wabash National tax abatements via three resolutions (each 7-0)
• Rezoned property at 30th & Cason from I3 & NB to PDRS (7-0)
• Approved salary ordinances for appointed officials, POLE, and elected officials (6-1 for elected officials)
• Appointed Eric Rody and David Knott to Police Merit Commission (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Commission held a disciplinary hearing and approved a stipulated agreement for Officer Bryan Landis, who admitted to violating department rules on unsatisfactory performance and vehicle operation. The agreed discipline includes a 21-working-day unpaid suspension, a ban on off-duty law enforcement work during the suspension, and loss of take-home vehicle privileges. The Commission also scheduled an executive session for October 27, 2021, to interview candidates for Lieutenant.

• Approved 21-day unpaid suspension for Officer Bryan Landis (unanimous)
• Approved ban on off-duty law enforcement work during suspension (unanimous)
• Approved loss of take-home vehicle during suspension (unanimous)
• Scheduled executive session for October 27, 2021, for Lieutenant interviews (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session to discuss and deliberate the employment status of a Lafayette Police Department officer in connection with alleged misconduct. No other subject matter was discussed, and no formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Held executive session to determine employment status of an officer (no outcome recorded)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to consider several routine items, including accepting maintenance for a subdivision, approving agreements and releases related to housing, change orders for sewer and zoo projects, surplus property declarations, claims, and special event requests. The meeting includes a cancelled caucus and is largely administrative.

• Acceptance for maintenance of Raineybrook Bay, Part 2, Phase 2, Section 3
• Agreement with Recovery Cafe for Nutrition and Culinary Program
• Release of mortgage and deed restrictions for 814 N. 14th St. and 312 N. 8th St.
• Change Order #1 for Pearl River Sewer Relocation Project and final completion
• Change Order #2 for Penguin Exhibit at Columbian Park Zoo and substantial completion

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $218,152 change order for the Pearl River Sewer Relocation Project, increasing the contract to $3,742,128, and accepted its final completion. It also approved a $1,500 deduction for the Penguin Exhibit, accepted its substantial completion, and approved several property releases, surplus declarations, claims, and special events.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Pearl River Sewer Relocation Project, +$218,152 to $3,742,128
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for Pearl River Sewer Relocation Project
• Approved Change Order #2 for Penguin Exhibit, -$1,500 to $2,704,860.10
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Penguin Exhibit
• Approved Release of Mortgage and Covenant for 814 N. 14th St.
• Approved Release of Mortgage and Covenant for 312 N. 8th St.
• Approved $5,000 agreement with Recovery Café for Nutrition and Culinary Program
• Approved claims totaling $3,516,015.26

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider several proposals to include specific properties in existing historic districts. The agenda also includes committee reports and a Certificate of Appropriateness review for 530 Main St.

• Inclusion of 908, 920, and 928 State St. into the S. 9th Street Historic District
• Inclusion of 329 N. 6th St. into the Centennial / Trinity Methodist Historic District
• COA Committee Report regarding 530 Main St. storefront

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved four petitions to expand local historic districts, adding properties on State Street and North 6th Street, and approved a storefront renovation at 530 Main St. All decisions were made without opposition.

• Approved expansion of S. 9th Street Historic District to include 908 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of S. 9th Street Historic District to include 920 State Street (Haan Museum) (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of S. 9th Street Historic District to include 928 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of Centennial/Trinity Historic District to include 329 N. 6th Street (First Christian Church) (unanimous)
• Approved storefront replacement at 530 Main St (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a change order for the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project, accept maintenance for two subdivisions, approve an industrial user permit for DANA (Fairfield), declare surplus iPhones and iPads, and approve claims. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a list of permits issued.

• Change Order #1 - Highland Park Curb Replacement Project
• Acceptance for Maintenance - West Baker Industrial Subdivision
• Acceptance for Maintenance - Barrington Lakes, Section 1, Phase 2
• Significant Industrial User Permit No. SIU15-DANA Dba Fairfield
• Declaration of Surplus Property - iPhones and iPad

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved Change Order #1 for the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project with Dixon Construction, increasing the contract by $2,735 to a revised total of $142,175. The board also accepted maintenance for two subdivisions: West Baker Industrial Subdivision and Barrington Lakes Section 1 Phase 2, each with a 3-year maintenance bond. A Significant Industrial User Permit renewal for DANA Dba Fairfield was approved, and the board declared 18 iPhones and 1 iPad as surplus property. Claims totaling $1,061,216.16 were approved.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Highland Park Curb Replacement Project, increasing contract to $142,175
• Approved Acceptance for Maintenance for West Baker Industrial Subdivision
• Approved Acceptance for Maintenance for Barrington Lakes, Section 1, Phase 2 (70 lots)
• Approved Significant Industrial User Permit renewal for DANA Dba Fairfield
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for 18 iPhones and 1 iPad
• Approved claims in the amount of $1,061,216.16

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several variance requests, including sign size and height changes, a parking reduction, and bufferyard modifications. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with decisions to be made on each request.

• Innovative Engineering: 4 sign variances at 3216 Union St.
• WND-Lafayette: parking reduction from 84 to 54 spaces at 217 & 221 N. 6th St.
• CHW Properties: 5 sign variances including animated sign at 4150 Commerce Dr.
• SP Cole Property Management: 2 bufferyard variances at 943 State Road 25 W.

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals approved all four sign variances for Innovative Engineering at 3216 Union St. (Marathon gas station), and granted a parking reduction from 84 to 54 spaces for WND-Lafayette, LLC at 217 & 221 N. 6th St. The board also approved four of five sign variances for CHW Properties at 4150 Commerce Dr. (Mary Lou Donuts), but continued the request for an animated sign to the October 18, 2021 meeting. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved 4 sign variances for Innovative Engineering at 3216 Union St. (4-0)
• Granted parking variance reducing required spaces from 84 to 54 for WND-Lafayette, LLC (4-0)
• Approved 4 sign variances for CHW Properties at 4150 Commerce Dr. (4-0)
• Continued animated sign request for CHW Properties to Oct. 18, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and claims, receive the superintendent's report, and declare surplus property. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021 meeting
• Approval of claims
• Declaration of surplus property

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board met on September 20, 2021, and the minutes show only routine procedural actions. The board approved the minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting and approved claims, but no substantive policy decisions or votes on projects were recorded. The meeting included a superintendent's report, a declaration of surplus property, and communications, but no outcomes were detailed in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 regular meeting
• Approved claims

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will consider approving the certificate of completion for the Main St. Streetscape Phase III project by Rieth-Riley Construction, and a change order for the Public Safety Building & Parking Garage project by Kettelhut Inc. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and September 2021 claims.

• Certificate of completion, final waiver of lien & guarantee for Main St. Streetscape Phase III (Rieth-Riley Construction)
• Change Order #3 for Public Safety Building & Parking Garage Bid Event #3 (Kettelhut Inc.) covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, interior & exterior finishes
• Approval of August 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2021 claims

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved a $19,612,121 change order (GMP3) for the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage, bringing the total contract to $39,952,366. The commission also approved the final completion of the Main Street Streetscape Project, releasing final payments to Rieth-Riley, and approved September 2021 claims of $3,321,650.18. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 meeting with a scrivener's error corrected
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Main Street Streetscape Phase III, releasing final payments to Rieth-Riley
• Approved Change Order #3 (GMP3) for Public Safety Building & Parking Garage at $19,612,121, bringing total contract to $39,952,366
• Approved September 2021 claims in the amount of $3,321,650.18
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17am

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including permission to advertise the Dover Estates handicap ramps and street repair project, a change order and an engineering contract for the Columbian Park restroom project, and declarations of worthless and surplus property. The board will also review claims and three special event requests. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a list of permits.

• Permission to advertise 2021 Dover Estates handicap ramps and street repair project
• Change Order #1 for Columbian Park restroom project
• Contract with Alt & Witzig Engineering for Columbian Park restroom building
• Declaration of worthless property for Lafayette Renew
• Special event requests: McAllister Father Daughter Dance, Confront the Climate Crisis, YWCA Breast Cancer Awareness Ceremony

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda, including claims totaling $4,408,537.77, a $13,200 deduction change order for the Columbian Park Restroom Project, and a $4,465.50 contract with Alt & Witzig Engineering for inspections. Special event permits were granted for Confront the Climate Crisis, McAllister Father Daughter Dance, and YWCA Breast Cancer Awareness Ceremony. The board also approved advertising for the Dover Estates handicap ramps and street repair project, declared equipment and vehicles as surplus or worthless, and issued a taxi cab permit.

• Approved claims totaling $4,408,537.77
• Approved special event for Confront the Climate Crisis on Sept 24
• Approved permission to advertise for Dover Estates Handicap Ramps and Street Repair Project
• Approved Change Order #1 for Columbian Park Restroom Project, deducting $13,200
• Approved contract with Alt & Witzig Engineering for $4,465.50
• Declared worthless property for Lafayette Renew (pump)
• Declared surplus property for Parks Department (two trucks)
• Approved special events for McAllister Father Daughter Dance and YWCA Breast Cancer Awareness Ceremony

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council will hold its regular session on September 13, 2021, with several ordinances and resolutions up for consideration. Key items include second readings of ordinances to repeal massage parlor regulations and to eliminate a sunset provision on traffic rules, as well as first readings for zoning amendments, rezoning, historic district designations, and a drainage easement vacation. The council will also vote on resolutions for property tax abatements for Wabash National and participation in a motor fuel budgeting program, and will set a public hearing for the 2022 city and GLPTC budgets.

• Ordinance 2021-38: Repeal Chapter 4.07 (Massage Parlors) - second reading
• Ordinance 2021-45: Rezone 424 Tinkler Street from R2 to R3U - first reading
• Ordinances 2021-46 to 2021-49: Establish historic districts (Upper Main St, Oakland/106 S. 16th St, Centennial/708 Cincinnati St, Centennial/713 North St) - first reading
• Resolution 2021-24: Property tax abatement for Wabash National LP (South Plant) real estate
• Resolution 2021-25: Property tax abatement for Wabash National LP (North Plant) personal property

The Lafayette Common Council approved all items on the agenda by 8-0 roll call votes. This included repealing the massage parlor chapter, amending traffic regulations in a residential complex, amending the zoning ordinance, rezoning property at 424 Tinkler Street, and establishing or amending several historic districts. The council also approved resolutions for property tax abatements for Wabash National's planned $70 million investment and participation in the Indiana Bond Bank's motor fuel budgeting program. Public hearings were scheduled for the drainage easement vacation, the Wabash National abatements, and the 2022 city and GLPTC budgets.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-38 repealing Chapter 4.07 (Massage Parlors) (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-39 amending traffic regulations in a residential complex (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-44 amending zoning definition of 'lot' (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-45 rezoning 424 Tinkler Street from R2 to R3U (8-0)
• Approved Ordinances 2021-46 through 2021-49 establishing or amending local historic districts (8-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-50 vacating a portion of a drainage easement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-24 for Wabash National South Plant real estate tax abatement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 for Wabash National North Plant personal property tax abatement (8-0)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its August 11th meeting and then voted to rescind a conditional offer of employment to Roberto Salazar. The commission also scheduled an executive session for September 29, 2021, to discuss alleged misconduct and employment status of an officer, with a special session to follow.

• Approved the regular session and executive session minutes from August 11, 2021
• Rescinded the conditional offer of employment to Roberto Salazar
• Scheduled an executive session for September 29, 2021 at 5:00pm to discuss alleged misconduct and employment status of an officer
• Scheduled a special session immediately following the executive session

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider multiple agreements for homeless services, youth mentoring, domestic violence prevention, and Meals on Wheels, as well as permission to advertise a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. It will also vote on a resolution for the Indiana Bond Bank motor fuel budgeting program, a change order for Memorial Island Phase 3, surplus property declarations, and a professional services contract for Glick Well Field improvements. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a claims list.

• Agreements with Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, Family Promise, Lafayette Urban Ministry, YWCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Meals on Wheels
• Permission to advertise 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 05-2021-A for Indiana Bond Bank Motor Fuel Budgeting Program
• Change Order #7 for Memorial Island Phase 3
• Professional services agreement with Wessler Engineering for Glick Well Field Improvements

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple agreements for homeless services, youth mentoring, and domestic violence programs, along with infrastructure and administrative items. All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved a resolution to participate in the Indiana Bond Bank's Motor Fuel Budgeting Program and several surplus property declarations.

• Approved $32,159 agreement with Lafayette Transitional Housing Center for Homeless Services Program 2021
• Approved $11,258 agreement with Family Promise for Family Emergency Homeless Shelter 2021
• Approved $10,580 agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Youth Mentoring Program 2021
• Approved $15,634 agreement with Lafayette Urban Ministry for Emergency Homeless Shelter 2021
• Approved $11,258 agreement with YWCA for Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program 2021
• Approved $11,864 agreement with Meals on Wheels for 2021 program
• Approved permission to advertise for 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Approved Resolution 05-2021-A for Indiana Bond Bank Motor Fuel Budgeting Program

Traffic Commission

The Lafayette Traffic Commission will consider speeding concerns on four streets and a sight-distance issue at one intersection. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, a city engineer's report, and public comment.

• Speeding on S 30th Street
• Speeding on Bennett Road between Teal Road and Beck Lane
• Speeding on Scott Street between Main Street and South Street
• Speeding on State Street between Earl Avenue and 18th Street
• Sight distance at Beck Lane / Old Romney Road / Wabash Avenue intersection

The Lafayette Traffic Commission approved several traffic safety measures, including lowering speed limits on State Street between Earl Avenue and 18th Street to 25 mph, adding signage on Scott Street, and installing a stop sign at the Beck Lane/Old Romney Road/Wabash Avenue intersection. The commission also discussed speeding on South 30th Street and Bennett Road but took no action on those items.

• Approved additional speed limit sign and center pedestrian crossing signage on Scott Street (motion passed)
• Approved lowering speed limit to 25 mph on State Street between Earl Avenue and 18th Street (motion passed)
• Approved adding a stop sign at the Beck Lane drive approach at the Old Romney Road/Wabash Avenue intersection (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 meeting (motion passed)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several engineering and housing items, including a change order for the S. 9th Street sidewalk reconstruction, a contract and notice to proceed for a traffic circle at 10th and Brown streets, and multiple housing agreements. The board will also review claims and special event requests.

• Change Order #1 for S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction
• Contract and Notice to Proceed for Traffic Circle at 10th Street and Brown Street
• Agreement with Tippecanoe County Council on Aging for Senior Home Assistance Repair Program 2021
• Amendment #1 with Faith Community Development Corporation for 2018 Project #2 on N. 19th Street
• CHDO Operating Funds Agreements with Faith CDC for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract with Dixon Construction for a traffic circle at 10th and Brown streets for $11,950, the lowest of three quotes, and issued a notice to proceed starting that day. They also approved a $2,645 change order for the S. 9th Street sidewalk project, bringing its total to $100,220. Several housing-related agreements were approved, including a $35,000 senior home repair program and funding agreements with Faith Community Development Corporation. Claims totaling $3,295,314.91 were approved, along with two special event requests and a banner request.

• Approved Change Order #1 for S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction with Heartland Contractors, adding $2,645 (revised total $100,220).
• Approved contract with Dixon Construction for Traffic Circle at 10th and Brown Streets for $11,950.
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Traffic Circle at 10th and Brown Streets, effective immediately.
• Approved agreement with Tippecanoe Senior Center for Senior Home Assistance Repair Program 2021 ($35,000).
• Approved Amendment #1 extending Faith Community Development Corporation 2018 Project #2 agreement to October 31, 2021.
• Approved CHDO Operation Funds Agreement 2020-2021 with Faith Community Development Corporation ($21,004).
• Approved CHDO Operation Funds Agreement 2021-2022 with Faith Community Development Corporation ($24,254).
• Approved claims totaling $3,295,314.91.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will conduct routine business including committee reports and staff updates. The agenda includes reviews of COA applications and opportunities for public comment.

• COA Applications review
• Public Relations & Education Committee Report
• District Committee Report
• COA Committee Report

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission met on August 30, 2021, but as of 7:15 pm a quorum was not present. No business was conducted, and the meeting was effectively procedural only.

• No decisions were made due to lack of quorum.

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will consider several resolutions, including tax abatements for Wabash National's South and North plants, a policy for electronic meeting participation, and change orders for the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage project. They will also approve minutes and August claims.

• Resolution LRC-2021-13: Policy for electronic meeting participation
• Resolution LRC-2021-14: Tax abatement for Wabash National LP (South Plant) - real property
• Resolution LRC-2021-15: Tax abatement for Wabash National LP (South Plant) - personal property
• Resolution LRC-2021-16: Tax abatement for Wabash National LP (North Plant) - personal property
• Change orders for Public Safety Building & Parking Garage (American Structurepoint CO#3, Kettelhut CO#2)

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved three tax abatement resolutions for Wabash National, supporting a combined $65 million investment in its north and south plants. The commission also approved a $69,671 marketing contract with idc marketing, a policy for electronic meeting participation, change orders for the Public Safety Center and Parking Garage, and an art banner project.

• Approved idc marketing Q4 Sprint Project contract not to exceed $69,671 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-13 establishing electronic meeting participation policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-14: 7-year tax abatement for Wabash National North Plant personal property ($20M investment) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-15: 10-year tax abatement for Wabash National South Plant real property ($2M investment) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-16: 7-year tax abatement for Wabash National South Plant personal property ($43M investment) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for American Structurepoint architectural/engineering services for Public Safety Center (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Kettelhut Inc. in amount of $149,805, bringing total contract to $20,340,245 (unanimous)
• Approved Tippecanoe Arts Federation Art Banner Project contract (up to $13,000) (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will review change orders and a payment for the Cason Street watermain replacement, approve mortgage releases for housing authority properties, and consider amendments to agreements for the Fresh Start program and a lift station project. The board will also approve claims and special event requests for German Mini Fest, Fill the Boot, and a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

• Change Order #1 and #2 for Cason Street Watermain Replacement
• Pay Application #3 release of retainage for Cason Street Watermain Replacement
• Release of mortgages for 223 Dehart Street, West Lafayette; 3110 Longlois Drive, Lafayette; 2224 Meadow Drive, Lafayette
• Amendment to agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and YWCA of Greater Lafayette for Fresh Start Program tenant-based rental assistance 2020-2021
• Special event requests for German Mini Fest, Fill the Boot, and 9/11 20 Year Remembrance Ceremony

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved two change orders for the Cason Street Watermain Replacement Project with Miller Pipeline LLC, adding $212,375.19 and $14,077.00, bringing the contract to $1,827,148.19. They also approved Pay Application #3, releasing retainage for the project. Additionally, the board approved releases of mortgages for three properties, an amendment to the Fresh Start rental assistance agreement, an amendment for the 40 & 8 Lift Station project, claims totaling $978,202.44, and three special event requests.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Cason Street Watermain Replacement, adding $212,375.19 (revised contract $1,813,071.19).
• Approved Change Order #2 for Cason Street Watermain Replacement, adding $14,077.00 (revised contract $1,827,148.19).
• Approved Pay Application #3 Release of Retainage for Cason Street Watermain Replacement.
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 223 Dehart Street, West Lafayette.
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 3110 Longlois Drive, Lafayette.
• Approved Release of Mortgage and Release of Covenant for Deed Restriction for 2224 Meadow Drive, Lafayette.
• Approved Amendment to Fresh Start Program Tenant Based Rental Assistance agreement, extending program dates and adding a family.
• Approved Amendment #1 for 40 & 8 Lift Station and Force Main Replacement Project, increasing contract by $49,000 to $156,790.

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes from the August 9 meeting, approving claims (payments), receiving the superintendent's report, and hearing communications from the board, public, and written submissions. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2021 regular park board meeting
• Approval of claims (payments)
• Superintendent's report
• Communications from board, public, and written

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the July 26 meeting and approved General Fund and Non-Reverting Fund claims totaling $130,578.68. The board also received updates on zoo attendance, Art in the Park, and pool operations, but took no other formal action.

• Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $130,578.68 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding contracts for the Columbian Park Restrooms Project and the Community Crossing Street Resurface project, including notices to proceed. It will also review an amendment to an agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette for a project at N. 23rd Street, approve claims, and consider special event requests for a neighborhood ice cream social and a sidewalk chalk festival.

• Recommendation for award, contract, and notice to proceed for Columbian Park Restrooms Project
• Recommendation for award, contract, and notice to proceed for Community Crossing Street Resurface
• Amendment to agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette 2019 - Project #2 N. 23rd Street
• Claims for August 17, 2021
• Special event requests: Jeff Neighborhood Ice Cream Social and Sidewalk Chalk Festival

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the award, contract, and notice to proceed for the Columbian Park Restrooms Project with HP Legacy, Inc. at $726,021, rejecting the alternate sidewalk bid. It also approved the Community Crossings Street Resurface Project with Midwest Paving LLC at $470,255.63, an amendment to a Habitat for Humanity agreement, claims totaling $4,424,055.12, and two special event requests.

• Approved $726,021 Columbian Park Restrooms Project award, contract, and notice to proceed (unanimous)
• Rejected Alternate #1 (sidewalks) for Columbian Park Restrooms Project
• Approved $470,255.63 Community Crossings Street Resurface Project award, contract, and notice to proceed (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lafayette Housing Consortium/Habitat for Humanity agreement extending to Aug 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $4,424,055.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Jeff Neighborhood Ice Cream Social special event request (unanimous)
• Approved Sidewalk Chalk Festival special event request (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering multiple requests regarding signage dimensions at 3216 Union St. and a request to reduce required parking spaces at 2850 S. Creasy Ln.

• Signage variances for 3216 Union St. involving setback, height, and total area
• Parking variance for 2850 S. Creasy Ln. to reduce spaces from 515 to 418

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Menards at 2850 S. Greasy Lane to reduce required parking from 515 to 418 spaces, allowing a project to move the yard entrance and add a customer pick-up area. The vote was 5-0. The board also continued petition 2021-22 to the September 20, 2021 meeting and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Menards parking variance from 515 to 418 spaces (5-0)
• Continued petition 2021-22 to September 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from July 14, 2021, and offered conditional employment to Jared Sowders and Roberto Salazar. The meeting then adjourned with no further discussion.

• Approved July 14, 2021 minutes
• Offered conditional employment to Jared Sowders and Roberto Salazar

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session on August 11, 2021, to receive information about and interview prospective employees for the position of officer, as permitted under Indiana Code §5-14-1.5-5-6.1(b)(5). No other subject matter was discussed, and no formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held executive session to interview officer candidates (no vote recorded)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the Community Crossing Street Resurface project and consider a contract with Greeley & Hansen for wastewater treatment plant improvements. The board will also declare surplus property from several departments, approve claims, and review special event requests.

• Bid opening: Community Crossing Street Resurface
• Contract with Greeley & Hansen for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• Declarations of surplus property: iPhones (Purchasing), fire truck, tablet mounts, fleet maintenance items, police department items
• Special event requests: Carry The Torch Walk and Greater Lafayette Kickoff Bash Fan Experience
• Claims for August 10, 2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract with Greeley & Hansen for wastewater treatment plant improvements, not-to-exceed $235,000, with completion by November 2022. Bids for the Community Crossings Street Resurface Project were opened and taken under advisement. Several surplus property declarations were approved, and claims totaling $760,296.45 were paid.

• Approved Greeley & Hansen contract for wastewater plant improvements, not-to-exceed $235,000
• Opened bids for Community Crossings Street Resurface Project; took under advisement
• Declared surplus iPhones and iPad from Purchasing
• Declared surplus 1992 Navistar 4900 Foam Truck (FD10) and equipment
• Declared surplus Fire Department iPad mounts, stands, tablet mounts, console inserts
• Declared surplus 31 mobile radios from Fleet Maintenance
• Declared surplus 2014 Dodge Charger (14-228) and 2020 Ford Explorer (20-21) from Police
• Approved claims totaling $760,296.45

Parks Board

This is a routine meeting of the Lafayette Park and Recreation Board. The board will approve the minutes from the July 26 meeting, approve claims (payments), hear the superintendent's report, and receive communications from board members, the public, and written submissions. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes of July 26, 2021 regular park board meeting
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report
• Communications: board, public, written

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the July 26, 2021 meeting minutes and General Fund and Non-Reverting Fund claims totaling $130,578.68, both by unanimous roll call votes. The board also received updates on zoo attendance, Art in the Park, and pool operations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims of $94,265.55 and Non-Reverting Fund claims of $36,322.13, totaling $130,578.68 (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes from a February meeting and to consider a Duke Energy Indiana easement related to the public safety building and parking garage. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of February 25, 2021 meeting
• Duke Energy Indiana, LLC easement with Redevelopment Authority for public safety building and parking garage

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority approved an easement for Duke Energy to install transformers and electrical service for the new Public Safety Building and Parking Garage. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 9:35 am.

• Approved Duke Energy easement for transformers and electrical service (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety is reviewing several items including engineering change orders and a historic demolition permit. The agenda also includes special event requests and a stormwater drainage agreement with Tippecanoe School Corporation.

• Change Orders #1 and #2 for Park East Blvd S.
• Addendum #9 for Raineybrook Realty Corp For Chesapeake Landing Subdivision
• Historic Demolition Permit for 1415 South Street (Garage Only)
• Stormwater Drainage Agreement with Tippecanoe School Corporation
• Special Event Requests for NAMI Walk, March For Justice, and Mosey Down Main Street

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved two change orders for the Park East Blvd South Extension Project, including a $1,200 curb modification and a $35,627.64 traffic signal upgrade paid entirely with local funds. They also approved an addendum for the Chesapeake Landing Subdivision, a historic demolition permit with a 60-day waiting period, a stormwater drainage agreement with Tippecanoe School Corporation, a surplus property declaration, a temporary industrial user permit amendment for Tate & Lyle, claims totaling $3,482,581.45, and three special event requests. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Park East Blvd South Extension, increasing contract to $1,980,051.91
• Approved Change Order #2 for Park East Blvd South Extension, increasing contract to $2,015,679.55
• Approved Addendum #9 for Chesapeake Landing Subdivision (23 lots, 11.10 acres)
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for historic demolition permit at 1415 South Street (garage only)
• Approved stormwater drainage agreement with Tippecanoe School Corporation
• Declared surplus property: Venturo T 1004 truck-mounted crane (Serial#:25987)
• Approved temporary amendment for Tate & Lyle South Plant industrial user permit (90-day flow increase to 4.5 MGD)
• Approved claims totaling $3,482,581.45

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council is holding a regular session with public hearings, second readings, and first readings on multiple ordinances. Key items include a salary ordinance for appointed city officers and employees, several amendments to establish or expand local historic districts, and zoning amendments including a rezoning on McCarty Lane. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and monthly department reports.

• Ordinance 2021-30: Fixing salaries of appointed city officers and employees for 2021 (second reading)
• Ordinances 2021-32 through 2021-37: Amendments to add properties to local historic districts (Downtown, Perrin/Cason, Ellsworth/634 New York St., Perrin/409, 613, 634 Perrin Ave.)
• Ordinance 2021-43: Rezone 3459 McCarty Lane from I3 to GB (W & W Lafayette Properties, LLC)
• Ordinance 2021-38: Repealing Chapter 4.07 (Massage Parlors) - first reading
• Resolution 2021-23: Confirming waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings LLC

The Lafayette Common Council passed 15 ordinances and one resolution, all by 8-0 votes. Key actions included final approval of the 2021 salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees, several historic district amendments, a zoning change for 3459 McCarty Lane, and a waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings. The council also gave first reading to an ordinance repealing the massage parlor chapter and one eliminating a sunset provision for traffic regulation in a residential complex.

• Approved 2021 salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees (8-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage easement in Commerce Place Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved six historic district property inclusion amendments (8-0 each)
• Approved first reading of ordinance repealing massage parlor chapter (8-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance eliminating sunset provision for residential complex traffic regulation (8-0)
• Approved amended salary ordinance on second reading after suspending rules (8-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for shipping containers (UZO #100-A) (8-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Highland Park form-based overlay (UZO #101) (8-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $100,426 change order for Memorial Island Phase 3, increasing the contract to $6,641,235.75, and approved a no-cost extension of 7 days. They also approved a 2-year animal sheltering agreement with Almost Home Humane Society at $20,200 monthly, and claims totaling $634,442.92. Bids for Columbian Park restrooms were taken under advisement for further review.

• Approved Change Order #5 for Memorial Island Phase 3 (no cost, 7-day extension)
• Approved Change Order #6 for Memorial Island Phase 3 ($100,426 increase, contract now $6,641,235.75)
• Approved 2021 Animal Sheltering and Disposal Agreement with Almost Home Humane Society ($20,200/month, 2 years)
• Approved claims totaling $634,442.92
• Approved Special Event Request for Taste of Tippecanoe (July 31, 2021)
• Approved Banner Request for Builders Association of Greater Lafayette (Aug 31-Sep 7, 2021)
• Took bids for Columbian Park restrooms under advisement

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review two Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for building renovations at 310 Ferry St. and 600 Main St. The commission will also hear committee reports and public comments.

• COA application for building renovation at 310 Ferry St.
• COA application for replacement doors at 600 Main St.
• Public Relations & Education Committee report
• District Committee report
• COA Committee report

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved two renovation petitions at its July 26, 2021 meeting. The first, for 310 Main St, includes relocating the main entrance, adding a new exit on the north wall, and installing a new window at the original entrance. The second, for 600 Main St (Lafayette Theater), replaces eight wooden doors with six metal ones to meet ADA requirements, with amendments suggested by Dann Keiser regarding door pulls. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved renovation at 310 Main St (unanimous)
• Approved door replacement at 600 Main St with amendments (unanimous)

Parks Board

This is a routine regular meeting of the Lafayette Park and Recreation Board. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 12 meeting, approval of claims, a superintendent's report, and communications. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes of July 12, 2021 regular meeting
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the July 12 meeting minutes and claims totaling $116,467.53 (General Fund $67,179.18, Non-Reverting Fund $49,288.35), all unanimously. The board received updates on shelter rentals, pool attendance, Loeb Stadium punch list items, and the upcoming Columbian Park restroom project, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims of $67,179.18 (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Reverting Fund claims of $49,288.35 (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Lafayette Human Relations Commission is holding a regular public meeting on July 22, 2021, from noon to 1 pm in City Council Chambers, with virtual attendance available via GoToMeeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving the April 22, 2021 minutes, old and new business, member updates including the HRC Youth Council, a staff report, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of April 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Member update on HRC Youth Council
• Staff report
• Virtual attendance option via GoToMeeting and phone

The Human Relations Commission approved the April 22, 2021 minutes and discussed updates on the Youth Council and an upcoming meeting with the mayor. No new business or old business was considered, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved April 22, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Brouillette, second by Wright)

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved a $5,939,507 change order to Kettelhut Inc. for Bid Package #2 (core and shell work) on the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage, bringing the project total to $20,190,440. They also approved a $27,400 survey contract with TBIRD Design Services for the former rail corridor between 3rd and 5th Streets, and approved July 2021 claims of $4,303,538.15. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $5,939,507 change order to Kettelhut Inc. for Bid Package #2 (core and shell) (unanimous)
• Approved $27,400 survey contract with TBIRD Design Services for S. 4th Street corridor (unanimous)
• Approved July 2021 claims of $4,303,538.15 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to consider several engineering and purchasing items, including permission to advertise a street resurfacing project, a change order for trail lighting, utility service agreements for two subdivisions, and declaring police department property surplus. The board will also review claims, a special event request, a grant, and hold an animal control appeal hearing.

• Permission to advertise Community Crossing Street Resurface
• Change Order #3 for Concord Road Trail Lighting
• Addendum #5 for Utility Service Agreement, Avalon Bluff Subdivision Section 3, Phase 3
• Utility Service Agreement, Barrington Woods Subdivision, Section 2
• Declaration of surplus property from Police Department

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several items, including advertising for the Community Crossing Street Resurface project, a change order for Concord Road Trail Lighting, utility service agreements for two subdivisions, a declaration of surplus police vehicles, claims totaling $4,260,549.89, and a special event request for Yoga by the Fountain. The Board also denied the animal control appeal filed by Macey Waters for her dog Lola, deciding not to return the dog to the owner.

• Approved permission to advertise for the Community Crossing Street Resurface project, with bid opening on August 10, 2021.
• Approved Change Order #3 for Concord Road Trail Lighting, increasing the contract to $410,164.23.
• Approved Addendum #5 for the Utility Service Agreement for Avalon Bluff Subdivision Section 3, Phase 3 (72 lots).
• Approved a Utility Service Agreement for Barrington Woods Subdivision Section 2 (29 lots).
• Approved declaration of surplus property for 9 police vehicles to be traded in.
• Approved claims in the amount of $4,260,549.89.
• Approved special event request for Yoga by the Fountain on specified dates.
• Denied the animal control appeal for Lola, not returning the dog to the owner.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from HWC Engineering/Chad James to reduce the required parking spaces from 58 to 0 at 1503 Veterans Memorial Parkway East. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce required parking from 58 to 0 spaces at 1503 Veterans Memorial Parkway East

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce required parking from 58 spaces to 0 for a 58,000-square-foot storage/warehouse addition at 1503 Veterans Memorial Parkway East. The petitioner, HWC Engineering/Chad James, said no new employees would be added and the existing 91 parking spaces would remain. The motion passed 5-0.

• Approved variance 2021-21 to reduce required parking from 58 to 0 spaces for a 58,000 sq ft addition (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, a parking operations report, and a director's report. Public comment is also scheduled. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine updates.

• Parking Operations Report
• Director's Report
• Public Comment

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider an amendment to the agreement between the City of Lafayette and Tippecanoe County Council on Aging, Inc. (Tippecanoe Senior Center) for the Senior Home Assistance Repair Program (SHARP) for Program Year 2020. The board will also approve minutes from the July 6 meeting and review claims for payment.

• Amendment to SHARP agreement with Tippecanoe Senior Center
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2021
• Claims for payment (amounts not specified in agenda)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved an amendment to the Senior Home Assistance Repair Program agreement, extending the reimbursement deadline for eligible agency operating costs from June 30, 2021 to September 30, 2021. The board also approved claims totaling $442,617.39, with one abstention. The meeting minutes from July 6, 2021 were approved.

• Approved amendment to Senior Home Assistance Repair Program agreement, extending reimbursement deadline to Sept. 30, 2021
• Approved claims in the amount of $442,617.39 (Moulton abstained)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2021 regular meeting

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The board will consider approving the minutes from its June 28 meeting, approve claims, hear the superintendent's report, and address communications. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021 meeting
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the June 28, 2021 meeting minutes and claims totaling $517,488.70, including General Fund, Non-Reverting Fund, and Bond Fund claims. The board also heard reports on Memorial Island, pool attendance, and zoo membership, and discussed upcoming projects like the Columbian Park restroom bids and penguin arrival. No public or written communications were received, and the meeting adjourned at 4:24 pm.

• Approved minutes of the June 28, 2021 Parks Board meeting unanimously.
• Approved General Fund claims of $18,892.52, Non-Reverting Fund claims of $33,111.80, and Bond Fund claims of $465,484.38, totaling $517,488.70.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:24 pm on a unanimous motion.

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council will hold its regular session on July 6, 2021, with a second reading of an animal ordinance amendment and first readings of ordinances covering band fund appropriation, 2021 salaries for appointed officers, a drainage easement vacation, and several historic district amendments. Resolutions include a waiver for Worwag Coatings, approval of the Historic Jefferson Neighborhood Plan, a budget correction, annual tax abatement compliance, electronic participation policy, and the 2021 CDBG/HOME action plan. Public comment is limited to three minutes per item or topic.

• Ordinance 2021-30: Fixing 2021 salaries for appointed officers and employees (excluding police/fire sworn members)
• Ordinance 2021-31: Vacating a drainage easement at Commerce Place Subdivision, Phase 1
• Ordinances 2021-32 to 2021-37: Amending historic district boundaries (Downtown, Perrin/Cason, Ellsworth/634 New York St., Perrin/409, 613, 634 Perrin Ave.)
• Resolution 2021-17: Waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings LLC
• Resolution 2021-22: Approving 2021 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan

The Lafayette Common Council passed Ordinance 2021-27, amending Title 10 (Animals), on final reading by an 8-0 vote. It also gave first-reading approval to several ordinances, including the 2021 salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees, and amendments to add properties to four local historic districts. Public hearings were set for August 2, 2021, on the band fund appropriation and a drainage easement vacation. The council also approved multiple resolutions, including a waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings LLC and the Historic Jefferson Neighborhood Community Enhancement Plan.

• Passed Ordinance 2021-27 (animal code amendments) 8-0 on final reading.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-29 (Band Fund appropriation) on first reading; public hearing set for Aug. 2.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-30 (2021 salaries for appointed officers/employees) on first reading.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-31 (vacate drainage easement in Commerce Place Subdivision) on first reading; public hearing set for Aug. 2.
• Approved Ordinances 2021-32 through 2021-37 (historic district property inclusions) on first reading.
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 (waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings) and set public hearing for Aug. 2.
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 (Historic Jefferson Neighborhood Community Enhancement Plan).
• Approved Resolutions 2021-19 through 2021-22 (budget correction, tax abatement compliance, electronic participation policy, CDBG/Home plan).

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving a contract and notice to proceed for the Bonlou Drive signal installation project, along with change orders for two construction projects. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a list of claims.

• Contract for Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project
• Notice to Proceed for Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project
• Change Order #1 for 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project
• Change Order #1 for Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction
• Claims for 07/06/2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $285,678.19 contract with Hawk Enterprises for the Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project, along with a notice to proceed. Two change orders were also approved: one for the 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Approach and Ramp Replacement Project ($22,608.50 addition) and one for the Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction ($3,800 addition). Claims totaling $3,958,802.40 were approved, and the minutes from the June 29 meeting were adopted.

• Approved Bonlou Drive Signal Installation contract with Hawk Enterprises ($285,678.19)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Approach and Ramp Replacement Project ($22,608.50 addition, revised total $146,311.50)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction ($3,800 addition, revised total $66,172.00)
• Approved claims in the amount of $3,958,802.40
• Approved minutes from June 29, 2021 regular meeting

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several engineering awards, including a utility emergency response program for 2021-2022 and a traffic signal installation on Bonlou Drive. They will also vote on a change order for Loeb Stadium electrical work, a utility service agreement with Speedway LLC, and a resolution to allow electronic meeting participation. The board will also consider advertising for a restroom building in Columbian Park and declaring surplus iPhones and iPads.

• Recommendation for award: Utility Emergency Response Program 2021-2022
• Change Order #6: Loeb Stadium BP8-Electrical (Huston Electric)
• Utility Service Agreement with Speedway LLC
• Recommendation for award: Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project
• Resolution 04-2021: Electronic meeting participation policy

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple contracts and agreements, including utility emergency response program awards to Milestone Contractors and Atlas Excavating, a change order for Loeb Stadium electrical work, a signal installation project, a utility service agreement for Speedway LLC, and a resolution allowing hybrid meetings. All items passed unanimously with no discussion of opposition.

• Approved Utility Emergency Response Program 2021-2022 with Milestone Contractors
• Approved Utility Emergency Response Program 2021-2022 with Atlas Excavating
• Approved Change Order #6 Loeb Stadium BP8 Electrical with Huston Electric ($4,743, revised contract $2,098,052)
• Approved Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project with Hawk Enterprises
• Approved Utility Service Agreement for Speedway LLC (NW corner US 52 S & CR 350 S)
• Approved Resolution 04-2021 establishing policy for electronic participation in board meetings
• Approved permission to advertise for restroom building construction in Columbian Park
• Approved declaration of surplus property (iPhones and iPad)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider adding four properties to local historic districts and reviewing two certificates of appropriateness for exterior changes. The agenda also includes committee reports and public comment.

• Inclusion of 635 Ferry St. into the Local Downtown Historic District
• New Centennial historic district for 708 Cincinnati St. (Loeb House)
• New Centennial historic district for 713 North St.
• New Oakland historic district for 106 S. 16th St.
• COA applications: 631 Main St. (brick modifications) and 1311 Columbia St. (fences)

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved petitions to expand the Upper Main Street Historic District to include 635 Ferry Street and to create new individual historic districts at 708 Cincinnati Street, 713 North Street, and 106 S. 16th Street. It also approved a certificate of appropriateness for brick and stone changes at 631 Main Street and conditionally approved a fence and railing relocation at 1311 Columbia Street, with two dissenting votes.

• Approved petition to expand Upper Main Street Historic District to include 635 Ferry Street (unanimous).
• Approved petition for new Local Centennial/708 Cincinnati St. Historic District (unanimous).
• Approved petition for new Local Centennial/713 North Street Historic District (unanimous).
• Approved petition for new Local Oakland/106 S. 16th Street Historic District (unanimous).
• Approved COA for brick color and stone banding changes at 631 Main Street (unanimous).
• Conditionally approved COA for fence and railing relocation at 1311 Columbia Street, with conditions on height, style, and location (6-2, with Vick and Paget dissenting).

Parks Board

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Lafayette Park and Recreation Board. The board will approve the minutes from the June 14 meeting, approve claims (payments), hear the superintendent's report, and address any communications. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2021 regular meeting
• Approval of claims (payments)
• Superintendent's report

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved a $4 fee for a 30-minute pedal boat ride, with a $25 fee for failing to return the boat on time, and set a minimum age of 14 to ride without an adult. The board also approved claims totaling $55,255.52 and the minutes from the June 14 meeting. The superintendent's report noted zoo revenue more than doubled compared to 2019 and discussed field maintenance contracts at Crosser and McCaw parks.

• Approved minutes of the June 14, 2021 Parks Board meeting
• Approved General Fund Claims of $20,261.52 and Non-Reverting Fund Claims of $34,964.00, totaling $55,255.52
• Instituted a $4 fee for a 30-minute pedal boat ride, with a $25 fee for late return
• Set a requirement that pedal boat riders must be 14 or older to ride without an adult
• Approved the reading of a communication sent to Mr. Denney

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider several contracts and a resolution, and review tax abatement compliance. Key items include a street conversion implementation plan, contract assignments and testing for the public safety building, and a waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings LLC. The agenda also includes the annual report, director's report, and approval of June claims.

• American Structurepoint: 3rd & 4th Street Conversion Implementation Plan
• J.S. Held LLC/Core Planning Strategies: Consent to assign contract for Public Safety Building
• HWC Engineering: Main Street Streetscape Phase III Change Order #3
• Patriot Engineering: Construction materials testing & inspection for Public Safety Building
• Resolution LRC-2021-12: Recommending waiver of noncompliance for Worwag Coatings LLC

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved an agreement with American Structurepoint for the implementation plan of converting 3rd and 4th Street to two-way traffic, at a lump sum not to exceed $172,500. They also approved a consent to assign the Public Safety Building project management contract to J.S. Held LLC, a final change order for the Main Street Streetscape Phase III project reducing the contract by $145,289.42, and a $115,400 materials testing agreement for the Public Safety Building. The commission recommended waiving noncompliance for Worwag Coatings' tax abatement filings and approved tax abatement compliance for three General Electric entities, plus June claims of $4,667,858.25.

• Approved American Structurepoint agreement for 3rd & 4th Street two-way conversion implementation, not to exceed $172,500
• Approved consent to assign Public Safety Building project management contract from Core Planning Strategies to J.S. Held LLC
• Approved final change order for Main Street Streetscape Phase III, decreasing contract from $1,723,310.70 to $1,578.28
• Approved Patriot Engineering agreement for construction materials testing and inspection of Public Safety Building, $115,400
• Approved Resolution LRC-2021-12 recommending City Council waive Worwag Coatings' tax abatement non-compliance
• Recommended approval of tax abatement compliance for General Electric Company-PP, GE Engine Services LLC-PP, and ETCL Pure (General Electric)-RE
• Approved June 2021 claims totaling $4,667,858.25
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 meeting

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for rigging, lighting, and acoustics at Lafayette Theater, issue a notice to proceed, and review a demolition permit for a fire-damaged structure at 222 S. 5th Street. They will also vote on a resolution to correct a scrivener's error in the 2021 water and wastewater budgets, and approve task orders for engineering services.

• Recommendation of award/contract for Lafayette Theater rigging, lighting & acoustics
• Notice to proceed for Lafayette Theater rigging, lighting & acoustics
• Historic demolition permit for 222 S. 5th Street (fire-damaged structure)
• Resolution 03-2021 to amend Resolution 01-2021 correcting a scrivener's error in 2021 water and wastewater budgets
• Task Orders #3 and #4 with Wessler Engineering

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $127,836 contract with Associated Controls + Design for Lafayette Theater rigging, lighting, and acoustic drapery, along with a notice to proceed. They also upheld a 60-day waiting period for a historic demolition permit at 222 S. 5th Street, approved two engineering task orders for Lafayette Renew, and approved claims totaling $7,626,153.77. Two special event requests for July 4th were approved, and two bids remained under advisement.

• Approved $127,836 contract with AC+D for theater rigging, lighting, and acoustic drapery
• Approved notice to proceed for theater project
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for demolition at 222 S. 5th Street
• Approved Resolution 03-2021 amending water/wastewater budget detail
• Approved Task Order #3 with Wessler Engineering ($59,600 max)
• Approved Task Order #4 with Wessler Engineering ($78,000 max)
• Approved claims totaling $7,626,153.77
• Approved special event requests for Stars and Stripes and Independence Day Parade

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tippecanoe County Area Board of Zoning Appeals (Lafayette Division) is meeting to elect a vice president, approve minutes, and consider five variance requests. The requests include bufferyard, setback, and sign area/setback/height changes at properties on Duncan Rd., Central St., Creasy Ln., Trillium Ln., and SR 38 E. No decisions are noted in the agenda; all items are listed as new business for discussion.

• 2021-16: IBuild Properties LLC seeks to eliminate a 20-ft Type A bufferyard at 2653 Duncan Rd.
• 2021-17: Tessa Garrow & Jared York request side yard setback reduction to 0 ft (from 25 ft) and rear yard to 10 ft (from 25 ft) at 1601 Central St.
• 2021-18: Custard Realty 52 LLC requests sign area increase to 188.28 sq ft (from allowed 86 sq ft) at 2800 S. Creasy Ln.
• 2021-19: Deborah K. Watt requests side yard setback reduction to 4 ft 7 in (from 6 ft) and rear yard to 16 ft 2 in (from 25 ft) at 1005 Trillium Ln.
• 2021-20: Nate Barrett requests multiple sign variances at 3838 SR 38 E, including sign area increase to 252.37 sq ft (from 135 sq ft) and height increase to 30 ft (from 24 ft).

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to grant all five variance petitions on the agenda. These included a bufferyard elimination for a commercial property, two sign area increases, a deck replacement with reduced setbacks, and a car dealership's multiple sign variances. One petition (1601 Central St.) was amended from a 0-foot to a 2-foot side yard setback before being approved. The board also elected Dave Williams as Vice President and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Elected Dave Williams as Vice President for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Granted variance to eliminate Type A bufferyard at 2653 Duncan Rd (5-0)
• Granted sign area increase to 188.28 SF at 2800 S. Greasy Ln (5-0)
• Granted two setback variances at 1005 Trillium Ln (5-0 each)
• Granted four sign variances at 3838 SR 38 E (5-0 each)
• Amended 1601 Central St. variance from 0' to 2' side yard setback (unanimous)
• Granted amended variances at 1601 Central St. (5-0 each)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the Utility Emergency Response Program for 2021-2022 and consider contracts for water tank maintenance. They will also review demolition permits for garages, declare surplus fleet property, and approve special event requests.

• Bid opening: Utility Emergency Response Program for 2021-2022
• Historic demolition permits for garages at 637 Ferry Street and 1204 Hartford Street
• Contracts and notices to proceed for pressure washing and painting Haggerty Lane and Fairground elevated water tanks
• Declaration of surplus property for Fleet Maintenance
• Special event requests: Baptist Student Foundation, Bistro 501 Lobster Bake, French Wedding, Joint Religious Church Service, Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Board approved contracts and notices to proceed for pressure washing and painting two water tanks, including a $138,360 contract for the Haggerty Lane tank and a $37,250 contract for the Fairgrounds tank, both with Complete Restoration, LLC. It also approved a $248,263.98 claims payment, declared surplus fleet vehicles for trade-in, and upheld 60-day waiting periods for two historic demolition permits. Several special event requests were approved, including the Baptist Student Foundation event with conditions (static motorcycle display only, no fireworks or reenactor weapons), Bistro 501 Lobster Bake, French Wedding Ceremony, Joint Religious Church Service, and Walk to End Alzheimer's. Bids for the Utility Emergency Repairs Program were taken under advisement, and the Bonlou Drive signal project remained tabled.

• Approved contract with Complete Restoration, LLC for $138,360 to pressure wash and paint Haggerty Lane Elevated Tank (interior)
• Approved notice to proceed for Haggerty Lane tank work starting immediately
• Approved contract with Complete Restoration, LLC for $37,250 to pressure wash Fairgrounds Elevated Water Tank (exterior)
• Approved notice to proceed for Fairgrounds tank work starting immediately
• Approved claims totaling $248,263.98
• Declared surplus property for Fleet Maintenance (1996 Chevy C3500, 2003 Ford F450, 2002 Western plow) for trade-in
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for historic demolition permits at 637 Ferry Street and 1204 Hartford Street (garages only)
• Approved special event requests for Baptist Student Foundation (with conditions), Bistro 501 Lobster Bake, French Wedding, Joint Religious Service, and Walk to End Alzheimer's

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and claims, hear the superintendent's report, receive an update on the Erie Street Garden, and consider declaring surplus property. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report
• Erie Street Garden update
• Declaration of surplus property

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved General Fund and Non-Reverting Fund claims totaling $137,597.94, approved the purchase and placement of a storage shed at the Erie Street Neighborhood Garden, and declared a piece of the old McCaw Park Playground as surplus property. All motions were unanimous. The meeting also included updates on the Erie Street Garden and questions on shelter rentals, penguin arrival, Aviator partnership, and parking at Crosser.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $137,597.94 ($96,684.40 General Fund, $40,913.54 Non-Reverting Fund) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and placement of storage shed at Erie Street Neighborhood Garden (unanimous)
• Declared piece of old McCaw Park Playground as surplus property (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Police Merit Board considered nominations for Bronze Merit Awards for Officer Marc Griffith, who delivered a baby, and for officers involved in rescuing a missing child. The minutes do not record the board's final decisions on these nominations, only the nominations themselves.

• Nominated Officer Marc Griffith for Bronze Merit Award for delivering a baby (no vote recorded)
• Nominated Officers Z. Cain, Nick Maxwell, Brittany Tate, Brad Servies, and Danny Anthrop for Bronze Merit Award for rescuing a missing child (no vote recorded)
• Nominated Lt. Shana Wainscott and Sgt. Blake Barker-Switzer for Bronze Merit Award for leadership in the missing child case (no vote recorded)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission held an executive session on June 9, 2021, to receive information about and interview candidates for the position of Sergeant. No other subjects were discussed, and no decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held executive session to interview sergeant candidates (no vote recorded)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for the S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project, open bids for the Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project, and act on several change orders and task orders. The board will also review releases of mortgages and deed restrictions for multiple properties, an amendment for the 9th and Kossuth Street intersection project, and declare worthless property. Claims for June 8, 2021, will be considered.

• Recommendation for award and contract for S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project
• Bid opening for Bonlou Drive Signal Installation Project
• Change orders for Loeb Stadium Bid Packages 1, 7, and 8
• Task orders for TBIRD 2021 on-call services (traffic signal design, easement descriptions)
• Release of mortgages and deed restrictions for properties on Vinton, Grove, Charles, Langley, and Franklin Streets

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project with Heartland Contractors, including a $97,575 contract and notice to proceed. It also approved three change orders for Loeb Stadium (General Trades, Mechanical, Electrical) totaling $279,043, bringing revised contract amounts to $10,767,550, $1,812,995, and $2,098,052 respectively. Additionally, the board approved two task orders for TBird Designs (not-to-exceed $10,000 and $15,000), several mortgage releases for Lafayette Housing Authority properties, an amendment for the 9th and Kossuth Street project, a declaration of worthless property, and claims totaling $3,606,967.81. Quotes for the Lafayette Theater rigging and bids for the Bonlou Drive signal project were taken under advisement.

• Approved S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project with Heartland Contractors ($97,575)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for S. 9th Street Sidewalk project
• Approved Change Order #10 Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades) with J.R. Kelly Company (+$229,219, revised $10,767,550)
• Approved Change Order #3 Loeb Stadium Bid Package 7 (Mechanical) with D.A. Dodd (+$7,240, revised $1,812,995)
• Approved Change Order #7 Loeb Stadium Bid Package 8 (Electrical) with Huston Electric (+$42,584, revised $2,098,052)
• Approved Task Order #1 for TBird Designs 6th Street/Columbia signal design (not-to-exceed $10,000)
• Approved Task Order #2 for TBird Designs public safety facilities survey (not-to-exceed $15,000)
• Approved claims totaling $3,606,967.81

City Council

The Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions including a second reading for highway tax fund appropriations. First readings include items regarding zoning amendments, animal regulations, and the establishment of an American Rescue Plan Grant Fund.

• Appropriation of Local Option Highway User Tax Funds (County Wheel Tax Fund #2490)
• Zoning Ordinance amendment for Tippecanoe County (UZO Amendment #100)
• Amendment to Title 10-Animals
• Establishment of the American Rescue Plan Grant Fund (Fund #1760)
• Resolution regarding annual tax abatement compliance

The Lafayette Common Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the appropriation of Local Option Highway User Funds for road repairs and the establishment of the American Rescue Plan Grant Fund. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with three members absent. The council also passed a zoning amendment, an animal ordinance update, and resolutions on tax abatement compliance and opting out of a state code.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-21 appropriating County Wheel Tax funds for road repairs (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-26 amending the zoning ordinance (UZO Amendment #100) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-27 amending Title 10 (Animals) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-28 establishing the American Rescue Plan Grant Fund (5-0, both readings)
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 to opt out of Indiana Code 4-6-15 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-16 on annual tax abatement compliance (5-0)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project and consider several items, including accepting maintenance for a subdivision, a demolition permit, a housing contract, a fire department affiliation, park change orders, claims, a special event request, and an animal control appeal.

• Bid opening for S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project
• Acceptance for maintenance: Hickory Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3, Section 2
• Historic demolition permit for garage at 1436 South Street
• Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Contract
• Change Orders #3 and #4 for Memorial Island Phase 3

The Board of Public Works and Safety denied an appeal to return the dog Caesar to owner Cheyenne Chandler-Mata, citing multiple citations for running at large and unpaid fines. The board approved several items, including a $97,575 base bid for the S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction Project (taken under advisement), an acceptance for maintenance for Hickory Ridge Subdivision Phase 3 Section 3, a historic demolition permit for 1436 South Street (garage only), a rental assistance contract with IHCDA, a fire training affiliation agreement, two change orders for Memorial Island Phase 3, claims totaling $728,838.40, and a special event request for a St. Boniface procession.

• Denied appeal to return dog Caesar to owner (3-1, Murray opposed)
• Took S. 9th Street Sidewalk bids under advisement; low base bid $97,575 from Heartland Contractors
• Approved acceptance for maintenance for Hickory Ridge Subdivision Phase 3 Section 3
• Approved historic demolition permit for 1436 South Street garage with 60-day waiting period waived
• Approved Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Contract with IHCDA ($250,831 rental assistance, $12,816 admin)
• Approved affiliation agreement with Greater Lafayette Career Academy and Lafayette Fire Training Center
• Approved Change Order #3 (no price change) and Change Order #4 (+$27,475.75, revised contract $6,540,809.75) for Memorial Island Phase 3
• Approved claims of $728,838.40 and special event request for St. Boniface Corpus Christi Procession

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will review proposals for construction materials testing and environmental services for the Public Safety Building, discuss TIF allocation areas, and approve May 2021 claims. The agenda also includes a lengthy list of tax abatement compliance items for numerous companies.

• Alt & Witzig Engineering: construction materials testing for Public Safety Building
• IWM Consulting Group: on-call environmental services for Public Safety Building
• Utilization of captured assessment in TIF allocation areas
• Tax abatement compliance for companies including Subaru, Caterpillar, and Tate & Lyle
• Approve May 2021 claims

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved an on-call environmental services contract with IWM Consulting Group for up to $50,000 to cover removal/disposal of unforeseen contaminated material at the Public Safety Building site. The commission also tabled a construction materials testing agreement with Alt & Witzig Engineering for requote, and approved a recommendation not to pass through any assessed value from TIF allocation areas. Additionally, the commission approved tax abatement compliance recommendations for numerous companies affected by the pandemic.

• Approved IWM Consulting Group on-call environmental services contract up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Alt & Witzig Engineering construction materials testing agreement for requote (unanimous)
• Approved no pass-through of assessed value from TIF allocation areas (2-0, Holman abstained)
• Approved tax abatement compliance for Arconic, Inc. (PP and RE) (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement compliance for Caterpillar, Inc. (PP and RE) (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement compliance for Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (PP and RE) (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement compliance for Wabash National, LP (PP) (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement compliance for 20+ other companies (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several contracts and task orders, including an agreement with American Structurepoint for Raineybrook Lift Station design, on-call contracts with Wessler Engineering, and a contract for well tower painting at Canal and Glick well fields. They will also vote on advertising for utility emergency repairs, declare surplus property, approve claims, and review special event requests.

• Agreement with American Structurepoint for Raineybrook Lift Station design
• On-call contract with Wessler Engineering and Task Orders #1 and #2
• Contract and notice to proceed for well tower painting at Canal and Glick well fields
• Declaration of surplus property by Purchasing Department
• Special event requests: Neighborhood Car Show and St. Lawrence Church Eucharistic Processions (June 6 and August 8)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts and routine items. Key approvals included a $122,800 design contract with American Structurepoint for the Raineybrook Lift Station replacement, an on-call engineering contract with Wessler Engineering, and a $39,065 well tower painting contract with Heritage Classic Construction. The board also approved advertising for utility emergency repairs, declared 132 surplus iPhones for sale, approved claims totaling $3,517,504.71, and granted three special event requests.

• Approved permission to advertise for Utility Emergency Repairs Program 2021-2022
• Approved $122,800 agreement with American Structurepoint for Raineybrook Lift Station design
• Approved on-call contract with Wessler Engineering
• Approved Task Order #1 with Wessler Engineering for minor stormwater/wastewater services
• Approved Task Order #2 with Wessler Engineering for Rome Drive Lift Station upgrades (not to exceed $21,600)
• Approved declaration of 132 surplus iPhones for sale
• Approved $39,065 contract with Heritage Classic Construction for well tower painting at Canal and Glick Well Fields
• Approved claims totaling $3,517,504.71

Historic Preservation Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comments. The only substantive item is consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications, but no specific applications are listed in the agenda.

• COA applications (no details provided)
• Public Relations & Education Committee report
• District Committee report
• COA Committee report
• Staff report

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project, including a notice to proceed, and will also discuss advertising for a signal installation on Bonlou Drive. They will review an on-call contract with TBird Designs, declare surplus police property, and approve claims and minutes.

• Recommendation for award: Highland Park Curb Replacement Project
• Contract and notice to proceed for Highland Park Curb Replacement Project
• Permission to advertise: Bonlou Drive Signal Installation
• On-call contract with TBird Designs
• Declaration of surplus property from Police Department

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project with Dixon Construction for $139,440, including the award, contract, and notice to proceed. It also approved advertising for the Bonlou Drive Signal Installation, an on-call contract with TBird Designs, surplus property declarations for two police vehicles, and claims totaling $3,423,208.75. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved Highland Park Curb Replacement award to Dixon Construction for $139,440
• Approved contract for Highland Park Curb Replacement with Dixon Construction for $139,440
• Approved notice to proceed for Highland Park Curb Replacement, starting May 18
• Approved permission to advertise Bonlou Drive Signal Installation, bids open June 8
• Approved on-call contract with TBird Designs through end of 2021
• Declared two police vehicles surplus for trade-in
• Approved claims totaling $3,423,208.75

Hearing Authority

The Lafayette Hearing Authority will meet to consider an order to comply and notice to appear at a demolition hearing for the property at 414 Central Ave, Lafayette, IN 47905. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from November 19, 2019, and a public comment period.

• Demolition hearing for 414 Central Ave
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2019
• Public comment period

The Lafayette Hearing Authority affirmed a demolition order for the garage at 414 Central Ave after the owners failed to respond to letters and fines. The owners were given until May 31, 2021 to demolish the structure themselves before the city proceeds with additional notices and in-house demolition. The board also approved the minutes from November 19, 2019 and received updates on properties at 1211 Heath Street and 101 Park Avenue.

• Affirmed demolition order for garage at 414 Central Ave (2-0)
• Approved November 19, 2019 minutes (2-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals – Lafayette Division meeting scheduled for May 17, 2021 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Contact the City Engineer's office for questions.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve the minutes from the April 19 meeting, approve claims (payments), hear the superintendent's report, and declare surplus property. The agenda also includes time for board, public, and written communications before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report
• Declaration of surplus property
• Public communications

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved minutes and claims totaling $52,405.70, and declared a zoo goat as surplus property. Updates were provided on zoo memberships, Loeb Stadium, Memorial Island, and marketing, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims of $28,170.99 and Non-Reverting Fund claims of $24,234.71, total $52,405.70 (unanimous)
• Declared a goat from Columbian Park Zoo as surplus property (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session on May 12, 2021, to receive information about and interview prospective employees for the position of officer, as permitted under Indiana Code. No other subject matter was discussed, and no formal decisions were made during the session.

• Held executive session to interview officer candidates (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved extending Officer Josh Leveque's probation by 6 months and offered conditional employment to six candidates: Kole Bossong, Caleb Bray, Mathew Elder, Ryan Haag, Jacob Kelly, and Eduardo Rodriguez. The commission also scheduled an executive session for June 9, 2021, to interview sergeant candidates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Extended Officer Josh Leveque's probation by 6 months (unanimous)
• Offered conditional employment to Kole Bossong, Caleb Bray, Mathew Elder, Ryan Haag, Jacob Kelly, and Eduardo Rodriguez (unanimous)
• Scheduled executive session for June 9, 2021, to interview sergeant candidates

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review several infrastructure projects including sidewalk reconstruction and subdivision ramp replacements. The agenda also includes a contract for stormwater improvements and housing consortium agreements with Habitat for Humanity.

• Highland Park Curb Replacement Project bid opening
• S. 9th Street Sidewalk Reconstruction advertising permission
• Maplewood Subdivision Ramp Replacement contract and notice to proceed
• Country Charm Subdivision Ramp Replacement contract and notice to proceed
• Christopher Burke Engineering contract for Vinton Woods Stormwater Conveyance Improvements

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts, including curb and ramp replacement projects with Dixon Construction, a stormwater conveyance design contract with Christopher Burke Engineering, and two Habitat for Humanity housing agreements funded with HOME funds. Bids for the Highland Park Curb Replacement were opened and taken under advisement. Claims totaling $499,834.54 were approved.

• Approved contract with Dixon Construction for Maplewood Subdivision ramp replacement ($42,848)
• Approved contract with Dixon Construction for Country Charm Subdivision ramp replacement ($22,432)
• Approved contract with Christopher Burke Engineering for Vinton Woods stormwater improvements (not-to-exceed $239,000)
• Approved agreement with Habitat for Humanity for North 16th Street home (up to $35,000 HOME funds)
• Approved agreement with Habitat for Humanity for Poland Hill home (up to $35,000 HOME funds)
• Approved claims totaling $499,834.54
• Approved Memorial Day Parade special event request
• Took Highland Park Curb Replacement bids under advisement

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting and to consider a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from Kettelhut Construction for Bid Package #1 (Structural/Earthwork) of the Public Safety Building/Parking Garage project. Public comment will be heard.

• Approve minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting
• Kettelhut Construction GMP for Bid Package #1 (Structural/Earthwork) for Public Safety Building/Parking Garage

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the first Guaranteed Maximum Price bid package for the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage Project, totaling $14,250,933 for structural and earthwork. The package includes demolition, site utilities, structural concrete and steel, and early site utilities. Construction is expected to begin with demolition in June and foundation work in July. The commission also approved the minutes of the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $14,250,933 GMP bid package #1 for structural/earthwork (unanimous)

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its April 19, 2021 meeting and consider two petitions to install streateries in parking lanes adjacent to 721 Main Street (petitioner Jonathan McGregor, Revolution BBQ) and 223 Main Street (petitioner Paul Baldwin, Black Sparrow). The agenda also includes a director's report, public comment, and adjournment.

• Petition to install a streatery in parking lane adjacent to 721 Main Street (Revolution BBQ)
• Petition to install a streatery in parking lane adjacent to 223 Main Street (Black Sparrow)
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021 meeting

The Lafayette Parking Commission unanimously approved temporary removal of two parking spaces each for Revolution BBQ (721 Main St.) and The Black Sparrow (223 Main St.) to install outdoor dining areas (streateries) through October 31, 2021. Both petitions received no neighbor objections, and The Black Sparrow received a letter of support from an adjacent property owner. The commission also approved the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved streatery permit for Revolution BBQ at 721 Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved streatery permit for The Black Sparrow at 223 Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to consider several special event requests, including the previously tabled Aviators Street Fest, and to declare worthless property from the Lafayette Police. The board will also review and approve claims and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items, with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

• Special event request for Aviators Street Fest (tabled 4/27/21)
• Declaration of worthless property from Lafayette Police
• Special event request for Grant's House Celebration (Wabash Center)
• Special event request for Outdoor Video Projection Demonstration for First Friday
• Special event request for National Night Out (Lafayette Police)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the Aviators Street Fest with an amended closure, approved a declaration of worthless property for the Lafayette Police, and approved claims totaling $5,414,624.12. Several other special event requests were approved, including Grant's House Celebration, Outdoor Video Projection Demonstration, National Night Out, and the Citizens Band Concert Schedule. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Aviators Street Fest with amended closure (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Worthless Property for Lafayette Police (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $5,414,624.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Grant's House Celebration special event (unanimous)
• Approved Outdoor Video Projection Demonstration for First Friday (unanimous)
• Approved National Night Out special event (unanimous)
• Approved Citizens Band Concert Schedule 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council approved all items on its agenda, including a sewage revenue bond, several rezoning ordinances, and tax abatement resolutions. All votes were 5-0. A public hearing was set for the wheel tax appropriation ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-14 to vacate a portion of public right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-15 amending the Perrin/518 Perrin Avenue Historic District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-16 amending the Centennial/Wells-TAF Historic District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-17 amending the Centennial/Trinity Methodist Historic District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-18 amending the Jefferson/Brown Street Methodist Historic District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-20 authorizing sewage revenue bonds (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-21 appropriating wheel tax funds on first reading; public hearing set for June 7, 2021
• Approved rezoning ordinances 2021-22, 2021-23, 2021-24, and 2021-25 (all 5-0)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, declaring worthless property for Lafayette Renew, approving claims, and considering several special event requests. They will also hear an animal control appeal and a banner request.

• Special event request for St. Boniface Private Parish Event (tabled from 4/13/21)
• Declaration of worthless property for Lafayette Renew
• Claims for 04/27/2021
• Special event requests for Aviators Street Fest and Bike to Work Day
• Banner request for Indiana Veterans' Home

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the animal control appeal for Verlyncia Black's dogs, Blue and Isis, with conditions including paying all fees to Almost Home Humane Society within 5 days, relocating the dogs to Valparaiso within 48 hours of release, and setting up a payment plan for city fines. The board also approved several special event requests, including the St. Boniface Private Parish Event, Bike to Work Day, and a banner for the Indiana Veterans' Home, while tabling the Aviators Street Fest pending further coordination with a local business. Claims totaling $856,800.27 were approved.

• Approved animal appeal for Blue and Isis with conditions (5-0)
• Approved St. Boniface Private Parish Event for June 4-5, 2021
• Approved Declaration of Worthless Property for Lafayette Renew
• Approved claims in the amount of $856,800.27
• Tabled Aviators Street Fest pending check with Frozen Custard
• Approved Bike to Work Day for May 21, 2021
• Approved banner request for Indiana Veterans' Home

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Finance Board is meeting to approve minutes from January 26, 2021, and to read and sign claims totaling $41,632.37. The agenda includes reports, new business, and public comment, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of January 26, 2021 minutes
• Claim: Keramida Environmental, Inc. $32,656.05
• Claim: Stuart & Branigin, LLP $1,050.00
• Claim: Waste Management $7,926.32

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Financing Board approved four claims totaling $41,632.37 for consulting, legal, and waste management services. The board also approved the minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting. No new business or public comment was presented.

• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim of $32,656.05
• Approved Stuart & Branigin legal services claim of $750.00
• Approved Stuart & Branigin legal services claim of $300.00
• Approved Waste Management services claim of $7,926.32
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider several items, including the inclusion of four properties into local historic districts and two certificates of appropriateness applications. The commission will also hear committee reports and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Inclusion of 10 N. 4th St. into the Local Downtown Historic District
• Inclusion of 1526 Cason St. into the Local Perrin/Cason St. Historic District
• New Local Ellsworth / 634 New York St. Historic District
• New Local Perrin / 613 Perrin Avenue Historic District
• COA applications: 662 Main St. (security gate) and 507 Columbia St. (storefront/window removal/replacement)

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved four petitions to expand or create local historic districts, including expansions for 10 N. 4th Street and 1526 Cason St., and new individual districts at 634 New York St. and 613 Perrin Ave. The commission also approved a certificate of appropriateness for a security gate at 662 Main St. with conditions, and approved a storefront renovation at 507 Main St.

• Approved expansion of Local Downtown Historic District to include 10 N. 4th St. (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of Local Perrin/Cason St. Historic District to include 1526 Cason St. (unanimous)
• Approved new individual district at 634 New York St. (Ellsworth / 634 New York St. Historic District) (unanimous)
• Approved new individual district at 613 Perrin Ave. (Perrin / 613 Perrin Ave. Historic District) (unanimous)
• Approved COA for security gate at 662 Main St. with conditions (7-1, Amy Paget opposed)
• Approved COA for storefront renovation at 507 Main St. (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Lafayette Human Relations Commission is holding a regular public meeting. The agenda includes approving the January 28, 2021 minutes, introducing a new HR coordinator, and receiving updates on youth council, brochures, and commission contact information. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of January 28, 2021 minutes
• Introduction of Bradley Mitchell, HR Coordinator
• Update on HRC Youth Council
• Update on HRC Brochure/Spanish
• Update Commission Contact Information

The Human Relations Commission voted to recommend that the City of Lafayette declare racism a public health issue, and will draft a letter to Mayor Roswarski. The commission also approved the January 28, 2021 minutes, appointed a sponsor for the Youth Council, and discussed ongoing efforts including implicit bias training and a YWCA partnership.

• Approved January 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Motion passed to recommend the City declare racism a public health issue
• Kara to draft letter to Mayor Roswarski on racism declaration
• Chad Young approved as Youth Council sponsor
• No changes to meeting times; future discussion deferred

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes and claims, and consider several items including a condition appraisal for the Columbia Block parking facility, commissioning services for the Public Safety Building, a change order for the Police Station/Parking Garage project, and two tax abatement resolutions for Lifesong Properties and Lifesong Brands (Copper Moon Coffee).

• Condition appraisal for 18 N. 5th Street Columbia Block parking facility by THA Consulting
• Commissioning of HVAC, emergency power, security, antenna, and solar systems at Public Safety Building & Parking Garage
• Change in services CO#2 for Police Station/Parking Garage project by American Structurepoint
• Resolution 2021-10: tax abatement for Lifesong Properties, LLC real estate
• Resolution 2021-11: tax abatement for Lifesong Brands, Inc. (Copper Moon Coffee) personal property

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved a $311,170 change in services for architectural work on the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage, including a larger facility and historic facade reuse. It also approved a $69,625 contract for systems commissioning, a $12,000 parking garage inspection, and two tax abatement resolutions for Lifesong Properties and Copper Moon Coffee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $311,170 change in services for Public Safety Building/Parking Garage (unanimous)
• Approved $69,625 contract for Facility Commissioning Group (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 parking facility condition appraisal with THA Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10: 10-year tax abatement for Lifesong Properties real estate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11: 7-year tax abatement for Lifesong Brands/Copper Moon personal property (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 claims of $608,842.69 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several permits and requests, including advertising for the Highland Park curb replacement project, a historic demolition permit for a garage/shed at 905 N. 10th Street, and an industrial user permit for Nanshan America. The board will also review surplus property declarations, claims, and multiple special event requests, including a tabled St. Boniface parish event.

• Permission to advertise Highland Park Curb Replacement Project
• Historic demolition permit for 905 N. 10th Street (garage/shed only)
• Industrial user permit for Nanshan America Advanced Aluminum Technologies
• Surplus property declarations for Information Technology and Fire Department
• Special event requests: St. Boniface (tabled), Fresh Air Eats, Faith Lafayette (bunk bed building and neighborhood meal)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $2,055,619.57, a permission to advertise for the Highland Park Curb Replacement Project, a historic demolition permit for a garage at 905 N. 10th Street (with a 60-day waiting period upheld), an industrial user permit for Nanshan America, surplus declarations for IT equipment and fire department iPads, and several special event requests. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved claims of $2,055,619.57
• Approved permission to advertise for Highland Park Curb Replacement Project
• Approved historic demolition permit for 905 N. 10th Street (garage/shed only) with 60-day waiting period upheld
• Approved industrial user permit for Nanshan America Advanced Aluminum Technologies (4-year renewal)
• Approved declaration of surplus property for 70 desktop PCs and 12 monitors (IT)
• Approved declaration of surplus property for 7 iPads (Fire Department)
• Approved special event request for Fresh Air Eats (May-October 2021)
• Approved special event requests for Faith Lafayette events (Bunk Bed Building and Neighborhood Meals and Parties)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lafayette Division of the Area Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests. These include reducing required parking at Menard's, reducing side yard setbacks for the Navy Club, and reducing a side yard setback for Rebrenca Properties. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Menard, Inc. seeks to reduce parking from 515 to 418 spaces at 2850 S. Creasy Ln.
• Navy Club of Lafayette requests two side yard setback reductions to 2 feet at 1905 Elmwood Ave.
• Rebrenca Properties, LLC requests side yard setback reduction to 23 feet at 725 Sagamore Parkway North.

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests for the Navy Club of Lafayette and one for Rebrenea Properties, while tabling a Menard parking variance. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2021.

• Tabled Menard, Inc. parking variance (515 to 418 spaces) at 2850 S. Greasy Ln (unanimous)
• Granted Navy Club side yard setback variance to 2' (east) at 1905 Elmwood Ave (4-0)
• Granted Navy Club side yard setback variance to 2' (south) at 1905 Elmwood Ave (4-0)
• Granted Rebrenea Properties side yard setback variance to 23' at 725 Sagamore Pkwy N (4-0)

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission will consider seven petitions, including requests for new or maintained handicap parking spaces, changes to parking enforcement zones, and temporary parking adjustments during the Public Safety Building construction. The commission will also review the minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting and receive reports from staff.

• Petition to maintain handicap space near 1312 Elizabeth Street
• Petition to install handicap space at 1115 N. 12th Street
• Petition to install handicap space at 601 S. 10th Street
• Petition to replace no-parking zone with parallel parking on Roberts Street west of N. 9th Street
• Petition to eliminate 2-hour enforcement zone on west side of N. 11th Street between alleys north and south of Main Street

The Lafayette Parking Commission approved temporary on-street parking changes on Columbia, 6th, 7th, and South Streets for the duration of the Public Safety Building & Parking Garage construction (May 2021–April 2023). The commission also approved several handicap parking petitions, a request to replace a no-parking zone with parallel parking on Roberts Street, and a parking restriction on Breckenridge Lane for emergency vehicle access. A petition to eliminate the 2-hour enforcement zone on N. 11th Street was denied after opposition from nearby business owners.

• Approved temporary parking changes on Columbia, 6th, 7th, and South Streets for construction (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining handicap parking space at 1312 Elizabeth Street (unanimous)
• Approved installing handicap parking space at 1115 N. 12th Street (unanimous)
• Approved installing handicap parking space at 601 S. 10th Street (unanimous)
• Approved replacing no-parking zone with parallel parking on Roberts Street west of N. 9th Street (unanimous)
• Denied petition to eliminate 2-hour enforcement zone on west side of N. 11th Street (motion to deny passed; two abstentions)
• Approved parking restriction on east side of Breckenridge Lane north of Elston Road for emergency vehicle access (unanimous)
• Approved Parking Operations report and Director's report (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior meeting minutes, claims, the superintendent's report, and the 2020 annual report, along with time for communications.

• Approval of March 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims
• Approval of 2020 Annual Report
• Superintendent's report

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the 2020 Annual Report, General Fund claims of $23,082.70, and Non-Reverting Fund claims of $13,867.30, totaling $36,950. The board also approved minutes from the March 15, 2021 meeting. Updates were provided on Loeb Stadium, Memorial Island, and zoo operations, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims of $23,082.70 (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Reverting Fund claims of $13,867.30 (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Annual Report (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from March 10, 2021, and voted to make Lieutenant Mike Brown's promotion permanent. The commission also scheduled an executive session for May 12, 2021, to interview prospective officer candidates, with the regular session to follow.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Made Lieutenant Mike Brown's promotion permanent (unanimous)
• Scheduled executive session for May 12, 2021 at 4:30 PM to interview officer candidates

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for intersection profile modifications at 9th and Kossuth Streets, along with related contract and notice to proceed. It will also review several change orders for Loeb Stadium construction, approve claims, and consider a special event request from St. Boniface Parish.

• Recommendation for award: 9th & Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications
• Change Order #9: Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades)
• Change Order #2: Loeb Stadium Bid Package 10 (Video Display Board)
• Change Order #2: Loeb Stadium Bid Package 11 (Turf)
• Special Event Request: St. Boniface Private Parish Event

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract and notice to proceed for the 9th and Kossuth Streets intersection profile modifications with Milestone Contractors, totaling $616,275.00. They also approved three change orders for the Loeb Stadium project, increasing contract amounts for general trades, video display board, and turf packages. Claims totaling $3,344,786.37 were approved. A special event request for St. Boniface Parish was tabled for two weeks pending neighbor notification.

• Approved award recommendation for 9th and Kossuth Streets intersection modifications to Milestone Contractors
• Approved contract for 9th and Kossuth Streets intersection modifications in amount of $616,275.00
• Approved notice to proceed for 9th and Kossuth Streets intersection modifications, effective immediately
• Approved Change Order #9 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades) with J.R. Kelly Company, increasing contract to $10,538,331.00
• Approved Change Order #2 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 10 (Video Display Board) with Fair-Play Corporation, increasing contract to $594,257.00
• Approved Change Order #2 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 11 (Turf) with Sprinturf, Inc., increasing contract to $733,518.00
• Approved claims in the amount of $3,344,786.37
• Tabled special event request for St. Boniface Private Parish Event for two weeks

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding contracts for the Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction and the Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility Phase II-C, along with several other items including change orders, demolition permits, and special event requests.

• Recommendation for award: Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction
• GMAX contract: Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility Phase II-C
• Change Order #1: Long Center for the Performing Arts Stage Electrical Upgrade
• Historic demolition permits for 911 N. 12th Street and 33 McGrath Avenue (garages only)
• Special event requests: Beers Across the Wabash, Star City Blues & Jazz Festival, Mosey Down Main Street

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $11,703,000 contract with Bowen Engineering for the Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility Phase II-C project, a major step in the CSO Long Term Control Plan. It also approved a $62,372 contract with Heartland Contractors for the Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction, plus related notices to proceed. Other approvals included a $7,540 change order for the Long Center Stage Electrical Upgrade, a $61,840 amendment for the Greater Lafayette Climate Action Plan, and two special event requests. The board upheld a 60-day waiting period for a demolition permit at 911 N. 12th Street but waived it for 33 McGrath Avenue.

• Approved GMAX Contract for Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility Phase II-C with Bowen Engineering for $11,703,000
• Approved Contract for Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction with Heartland Contractors, Inc. for $62,372.00
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction to start immediately
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility Phase II-C with completion dates of March 6, 2022 and April 6, 2022
• Approved Change Order #1 for Long Center Stage Electrical Upgrade with Houston Electric, increasing contract to $45,283.00
• Approved upholding 60-day waiting period for Historic Demolition Permit at 911 N. 12th Street (Garage Only)
• Approved waiving 60-day waiting period for Historic Demolition Permit at 33 McGrath Avenue (Garage Only)
• Approved Amendment #1 for Greater Lafayette Climate Action Plan Phase 3 & 4 with Greeley and Hansen, LLC for $61,840.00

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council passed six ordinances on second reading, including updates to smoking rules, sewer service, parklets/streateries, and a bond issuance, all by 6-0 votes. It also approved several tax abatements and resolutions, and introduced ordinances for street vacations and historic district amendments. All actions were approved unanimously with no public comment.

• Passed Ordinance 2021-08 amending smoking regulations (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-09 amending sewer service and wastewater control (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-10 adopting parklet/streatery regulations (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-12 authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-13 vacating part of Colfax Street right-of-way (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-19 rezoning property at Maple Point Drive and Sagamore Parkway (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for Mulhaupts, Inc. tax abatement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 for Whitenack & Brothers tax abatement (6-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions, including confirming an amendment to the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area plan, pledging tax increment, amending taxpayer agreements, and recommending a tax abatement for Whitenack & Brothers LLC. They will also consider a signage and wayfinding design services agreement for the Public Safety Facility and approve March 2021 claims.

• Public hearing and resolution LRC 2021-06 to confirm amendment to Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area plan
• Resolution 2021-07 pledging tax increment
• Resolution 2021-08 approving amendments to taxpayer agreements
• Resolution 2021-09 recommending tax abatement for Whitenack & Brothers LLC real property
• RLR Associates signage and wayfinding design services agreement for Lafayette Public Safety Facility

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution No. LRC 2021-06, confirming an amendment to the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area to include the 631 Main St/The Luna Apartments project, enabling support via an Economic Development Bond. It also approved Resolution No. 2021-07, pledging tax increment from the project to the bond, and Resolution No. 2021-08, approving amendments to taxpayer agreements to refinance three prior bond issues (The Marq, Star Crossing, Nova Tower) plus the Luna project, saving about $90,000 annually. Additionally, the commission approved a 10-year tax abatement for Whitenack & Brothers LLC to purchase and renovate the former Mustang Alley at 1701 Schuyler Ave, and a signage and wayfinding design services agreement with RLR Associates for the Public Safety Facility, not to exceed $76,620.

• Approved Resolution No. LRC 2021-06, confirming the amended declaratory resolution to add 631 Main St/The Luna Apartments to the Consolidated Creasy/Central Plan.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-07, pledging tax increment from the 631 Main St/The Luna Apartments project to support the Economic Development Bond.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-08, approving amendments to taxpayer agreements to refinance bonds for The Marq, Star Crossing, and Nova Tower, plus the Luna project, with annual savings of $90,000.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-09, recommending a 10-year tax abatement for Whitenack & Brothers LLC for the purchase and renovation of 1701 Schuyler Ave, with $750,000 investment and 11 new jobs.
• Approved a signage and wayfinding design services agreement with RLR Associates for the Public Safety Facility, not to exceed $76,620.
• Approved the minutes of the February 25, 2021 and continued March 25, 2021 meetings.
• Approved March 2021 claims in the amount of $1,460,233.06.

Economic Development Commission

The Lafayette Economic Development Commission is meeting to elect officers for 2021, approve prior meeting minutes, and hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2021-01, a final action resolution concerning the 631 Main property. The meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, with public comment accepted via email.

• Election of 2021 officers: President Dr. David Bathe, Vice President Steve Snyder, Secretary David Zimmerman
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2020 and March 25, 2021 meetings
• Public hearing and final action on EDC Resolution No. 2021-01 regarding 631 Main

The Lafayette Economic Development Commission approved EDC Resolution No. 2021-01, a final action resolution supporting a TIF-backed economic development bond for the 631 Main St/The Luna project. The bond issue totals approximately $9,910,000, with about $3,600,000 for the 631 Main development and the remainder for refunding prior bonds (The Marq, Nova Tower, Star Crossing) to save about $90,000 annually. The commission also elected new officers for 2021 and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved EDC Resolution No. 2021-01 for the 631 Main/The Luna project (unanimous roll call).
• Elected Steve Snyder as President, Scott Walker as Vice President, and David Zimmerman as Secretary for 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2020 and March 25, 2021 meetings (unanimous).
• Closed and reopened the public hearing for the resolution (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:27pm (unanimous).

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction and 9th & Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications, and a quote for the Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility. They will also consider several contracts, including an amendment for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan and an agreement for the Twyckenham Lift Station #17 Elimination Project, plus change orders, surplus declarations, claims, and special event requests.

• Bid opening: Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction
• Bid opening: 9th & Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications
• Quote opening: GMAX Proposal for Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility
• Amendment #2: Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase II-C (Greeley and Hansen)
• Agreement: Butler, Fairman & Seufert for Twyckenham Lift Station #17 Elimination Project

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $44,000 change order for the Memorial Island at Columbian Park Phase 3 project, increasing the contract to $6,513,334. They also approved amendments and agreements for sewer projects, including a $694,935 increase for the CSO Long Term Control Plan and an $86,900 agreement for the Twyckenham Lift Station elimination. Bids for road and sewer projects were opened and taken under advisement, and several special event requests and property declarations were approved.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2021 regular meeting
• Took bids for Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction under advisement
• Took bids for 9th and Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications under advisement
• Took quote for Pearl River Lift Station CSO Storage Facility under advisement
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for 1997 leaf vac (trade-in)
• Approved Declaration of Worthless Property for 2008 recycling truck (scrap)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for 1999 generator (sale)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Memorial Island at Columbian Park Phase 3 ($44,000 increase)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review petitions for two new local historic districts on Perrin Avenue. The agenda also includes a request for the demolition of a garage at 33 McGrath Ave.

• New Local Perrin / 409 Perrin Avenue Historic District petition
• New Local Perrin / 634 Perrin Avenue Historic District petition
• Demolition of garage only at 33 McGrath Ave
• Resolution 2021-01 regarding staff authorization powers
• Lafayette Parklet/Streatery design standards

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved two new individual property local historic districts at 409 and 634 Perrin Avenue, and approved a resolution granting staff authority to review temporary parklet/streatery applications. All votes were unanimous by roll call. The commission also approved the February 22, 2021 minutes and an amended October 26, 2020 minutes, and approved a certificate of appropriateness for demolition of a garage at 33 McGrath Ave.

• Approved new Local Perrin/409 Perrin Avenue Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Perrin/634 Perrin Avenue Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved COA for demolition of garage at 33 McGrath Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01 to amend staff authorization powers for parklet/streatery reviews (unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended October 26, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions, including confirming an amendment to the Consolidated Plan for the Creasy/Central Economic Development Area, pledging tax increment, approving amendments to taxpayer agreements, and recommending a tax abatement for Whitenack & Brothers LLC. The commission will also consider a signage and wayfinding design services agreement for the Lafayette Public Safety Facility and approve March 2021 claims. Public comment will be accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Public hearing and resolution LRC 2021-06 to confirm amended Consolidated Plan for Creasy/Central Economic Development Area
• Resolution 2021-07 pledging tax increment
• Resolution 2021-08 approving amendments to taxpayer agreements
• Resolution 2021-09 recommending tax abatement for Whitenack & Brothers LLC real property
• Agreement with RLR Associates for signage and wayfinding design at Lafayette Public Safety Facility

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission met on March 25, 2021, but took no substantive action. The only item on the agenda was a public hearing for Resolution No. LRC 2021-06, which would confirm an amendment to the Consolidated Plan for the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area. Due to technical difficulties with the live stream, the commission continued this public hearing to March 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm. No decisions were made on the resolution itself.

• Continued the public hearing on Resolution No. LRC 2021-06 to March 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm due to live stream technical difficulties.

Economic Development Commission

The Lafayette Economic Development Commission is meeting to elect officers for 2021, approve minutes from May 2020, and hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2021-01, a final action resolution concerning 631 Main. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via email.

• Election of 2021 officers: President Dr. David Bathe, Vice President Steve Snyder, Secretary David Zimmerman
• Approval of May 21, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on EDC Resolution No. 2021-01 (631 Main)
• Final action on EDC Resolution No. 2021-01 (631 Main)

The Lafayette Economic Development Commission held a public hearing on March 25, 2021, but due to technical difficulties with the live stream, the hearing on EDC Resolution No. 2021-01 (Final Action Resolution-631 Main) was continued to March 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Continued public hearing on EDC Resolution No. 2021-01 to March 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes and claims, with no new business on the agenda. They will also consider a special event request for the Hunger Hike and a proclamation for Earth Hour.

• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2021
• Claims for 03/23/2021
• Special event request for Hunger Hike
• Proclamation for Earth Hour

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $2,560,363.75, including payments for Loeb Stadium and Columbian Park Carousel projects. They also authorized trade-ins of a 2002 Sterling packer and a 2002 Henderson plow as part of a vehicle purchase, and approved a special event request for the Hunger Hike on September 19, 2021. A proclamation for Earth Hour was read by the mayor.

• Approved claims of $2,560,363.75 (passed)
• Approved vehicle/equipment trade-in authorization for 2002 Sterling LT8500 Packer and 2002 Henderson Heavy Duty Plow (passed)
• Approved special event request for Hunger Hike on September 19, 2021 at Riehle Plaza and Big 4 Depot (passed)
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2021 regular meeting (passed)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding and contracting for the 2021 CDBG curb, sidewalk, drive approach, and ramp replacement project, along with contracts for the Long Center stage electrical upgrade and Columbian Park restroom building. They will also discuss a resolution to sell soft body armor to Tippecanoe County and declare fleet maintenance property worthless. The meeting includes approval of minutes, claims, and special event and banner requests.

• 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project - award, contract, notice to proceed
• Contract with Houston Electric for Long Center for the Performing Arts stage electrical upgrade
• Contract with Fisher Engineering for Columbian Park restroom building
• Resolution 02-2021 to authorize sale of soft body armor and vest carrier to Tippecanoe County
• Declaration of worthless property for fleet maintenance

The Board approved a contract with Dixon Construction for the 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project in the amount of $123,703.00, along with a recommendation for award and a notice to proceed, with work starting that day. It also approved a $37,743.00 contract with Houston Electric for the Long Center for the Performing Arts stage upgrade, a $13,500.00 contract with Fisher Engineering for a new restroom building at Columbian Park, and a resolution authorizing the sale of soft body armor to Tippecanoe County for $795.00. Claims totaling $3,750,545.76 were approved, with one abstention. A special event request for the PFFUI State Fire Convention (May 18-20, 2021) and a banner request for Tippecanoe County CASA were also approved.

• Approved recommendation for award for 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project with Dixon Construction
• Approved contract with Dixon Construction for $123,703.00 for the 2021 CDBG project
• Approved notice to proceed for the 2021 CDBG project, starting that day
• Approved contract with Houston Electric for $37,743.00 for Long Center stage upgrade
• Approved contract with Fisher Engineering for $13,500.00 for Columbian Park restroom building
• Approved Resolution 02-2021 authorizing sale of soft body armor to Tippecanoe County for $795.00
• Approved declaration of worthless property for a 2008 Chevrolet Impala to be sold for salvage
• Approved claims totaling $3,750,545.76 (one abstention)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several variance requests, including a parking reduction for Menards, sign variances for Dahm No. 54, and lot variances for Synthetic Methods. One item, Dahm No. 54's sign variance, has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Menards seeks to reduce parking from 515 to 418 spaces at 2850 S. Creasy Ln.
• Synthetic Methods requests lot area, coverage, and width variances for 810 and 806 S. 31st St.
• Dahm No. 54 requests sign setback variance at 1805 Troxel Dr. (previous sign variance withdrawn)
• Kevin Osborn requests side yard setback reduction at 327 Flagstone Way
• Approval of minutes

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals granted all five variance petitions it heard, including sign, setback, lot area, and parking-related requests for properties on Troxel Dr., Flagstone Way, and S. 31st St. One petition, for Menard, Inc. to reduce required parking spaces at 2850 S. Greasy Ln., was tabled. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote.
• Granted BZA 2021-7 (Dahm No. 54, LLC) for sign area and setback variances at 1805 Troxel Dr., after amending the total sign area request from 299.52 SF to 242.64 SF.
• Granted BZA 2021-9 (Kevin J. Osborn) to reduce the side yard setback to 17 feet (amended from 15 feet) at 327 Flagstone Way.
• Granted BZA 2021-10 (Synthetic Methods, Inc.) for lot area, building coverage, and lot width variances at 810 S. 31st St.
• Granted BZA 2021-11 (Synthetic Methods, Inc.) for lot area, building coverage, and lot width variances at 806 S. 31st St.
• Tabled BZA 2021-12 (Menard, Inc.) to reduce required parking spaces from 515 to 418 at 2850 S. Greasy Ln.
• Granted BZA 2021-13 (Dahm No. 54, LLC) to reduce the freestanding sign setback to 0 feet at 1805 Troxel Dr.

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, claims, a resolution amending park rule 4 regarding alcohol, and an amended 2021 fees and charges schedule. The meeting also includes time for written and public communications.

• Resolution 21-01 amending park rule 4 (alcohol)
• Approval of amended 2021 fees and charges
• Approval of claims
• Approval of minutes from February 8 and February 24 meetings

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved Resolution 21-01 amending park rule 4 to allow alcohol, based on committee research and successful use at Aviators games. The board also approved amended 2021 fees and charges, along with claims totaling $14,409.71 and the February minutes.

• Approved Resolution 21-01 amending park rule 4 regarding alcohol (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2021 fees and charges (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims of $12,595.78 and Non-Reverting Fund claims of $1,813.93, total $14,409.71 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from February 10, 2021. The board voted to make the promotions of Sergeants Blake Switzer and Bryan Strah permanent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved the minutes of February 10, 2021
• Made permanent the promotions of Sergeants Blake Switzer and Bryan Strah
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project. The board will also consider permission to advertise for two engineering projects and vote on several special event and banner requests, including the previously tabled Ouibache Music Festival. Claims for the week will be reviewed.

• Bid opening: 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project
• Permission to advertise: Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction
• Permission to advertise: 9th & Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications
• Special event request: Ouibache Music Festival (tabled 2/23/2021)
• Special event requests: Round The Fountain Art Fair, Yoga On The Bridge, Race For Kids 5K Walk/Run

The Board opened bids for the 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project, with Dixon Construction submitting the lowest base bid at $123,703.00, and voted to take the bids under advisement for further review. The Board also approved permissions to advertise for the Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction and the 9th and Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications, with bid openings set for March 30, 2021. Claims totaling $704,305.73 were approved. Several banner and special event requests were approved, including the Ouibache Music Festival, Round the Fountain Art Fair, Yoga on the Bridge, and Race for Kids 5K Walk/Run.

• Took bids for the 2021 CDBG Curb, Sidewalk, Drive Approach and Ramp Replacement Project under advisement for further review.
• Approved permission to advertise for the Treece Meadows North Entrance Reconstruction, with bid opening on March 30, 2021.
• Approved permission to advertise for the 9th and Kossuth Streets Intersection Profile Modifications, with bid opening on March 30, 2021.
• Approved claims in the amount of $704,305.73.
• Approved banner request for Ouibache Music Festival on Columbia Street from August 17-31, 2021.
• Approved banner request for Round the Fountain Art Fair on Columbia Street from May 11-25, 2021.
• Approved special event request for Round the Fountain Art Fair on May 29, 2021.
• Approved special event request for Yoga on the Bridge from May-October, and Race for Kids 5K Walk/Run on June 5, 2021.

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board met on March 8, 2021, to review the minutes from the February 25 meeting. The board also considered a recommendation for an award regarding asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregates.

• Recommendation for award: 2021 Asphalt and Bituminous-Coated Aggregates

The Joint Purchasing Board approved the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting. The board approved the rejection of Marathon Petroleum's bid for asphalt and bituminous materials because the company is not registered in Indiana for the E-Verify program, as required by law. The board also approved awarding the 2021 Asphalt and Bituminous-Coated Aggregate contract to Asphalt Materials, Central Paving, Milestone Contractors, and Rieth-Riley, based on the recommendation of the Purchasing Manager. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:04 p.m.

• Approved the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the rejection of Marathon Petroleum's bid for asphalt and bituminous materials due to lack of E-Verify registration.
• Approved the award of the 2021 Asphalt and Bituminous-Coated Aggregate contract to Asphalt Materials, Central Paving, Milestone Contractors, and Rieth-Riley.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:04 p.m.

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several contracts and project updates, including awarding a chemical supply bid, rejecting a hydrochloric acid bid, and approving change orders for the McCarty Lane Public Works Campus and Columbian Park Carousel. They will also discuss agreements for the S. 30th Street Drainage Project and wastewater training/audit services, and consider special event requests for the Ouibache Music Festival and Class 50 Graduation Awards Ceremony.

• Recommendation for award of chemical bid (sodium hypochlorite, etc.)
• Recommendation to reject hydrochloric acid bids
• Change Order #1 and Amendment #2 for McCarty Lane Public Works Campus Phase 1
• Change Order #2 for Columbian Park Carousel Project
• Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for S. 30th Street Drainage Project Phase II

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple purchasing recommendations, including awarding chemical bids for water treatment to several companies and rejecting the sole Hydrochloric Acid bid. They also approved a $128,784 deduction change order for the McCarty Lane Public Works Campus, a certificate of completion for the same project, and an amendment for additional master planning services. Several other contracts and agreements were approved, including for the Columbian Park Carousel, a drainage project, and wastewater training. Claims totaling $6,305,005.31 were approved for payment.

• Approved chemical bids for water treatment, awarding contracts to JCI Jones Chemical, PVS Chemical Solutions, PVS Technologies, Kemira Water Solutions, and Water Solutions Unlimited.
• Approved rejection of the sole Hydrochloric Acid bid from Alexander Chemical Corporation.
• Approved a Declaration of Worthless Property for Information Technology equipment to be e-cycled.
• Approved Change Order #1 for McCarty Lane Public Works Campus, a $128,784 deduction, bringing the contract to $1,342,050.00.
• Approved a Certificate of Completion for McCarty Lane Public Works Campus, Phase I.
• Approved Amendment #2 for McCarty Lane Public Works Campus, adding $27,200.00 for master planning services.
• Approved Change Order #2 for the Columbian Park Carousel Project, an $11,330.00 increase for railing design changes.
• Approved claims totaling $6,305,005.31.

Traffic Commission

The Lafayette Traffic Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes from September 1, 2020, and discuss old business, including speeding on S 30th Street. The City Engineer will give a report, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• Election of officers
• Approval of September 1, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of speeding on S 30th Street
• City Engineer's report
• Public comment period

The Lafayette Traffic Commission re-elected Keith Sapp as president and Heather Maddox as pro-tem for 2021, and approved the minutes from the September 1, 2020 meeting. The commission discussed speeding on South 30th Street, where traffic counters showed average speeds of 28-29 mph and 85th percentile speeds of 35-36 mph, but took no action, agreeing to study the issue further. The City Engineer reported on completed and upcoming projects, including the Twyckenham Blvd trail connection and the Bon-Lou/Creasy Lane traffic signal design.

• Re-elected Keith Sapp as president for 2021 (motion passed)
• Elected Heather Maddox as pro-tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2020 meeting (motion passed)
• No action taken on South 30th Street speeding; further study agreed upon

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council approved four ordinances adding properties to local historic districts (Perrin/Cason, Highland Park, Perrin, and Ellsworth) on second reading, all by 7-0 votes. It also passed an amended lease for the new police station and parking garage project on an emergency basis, and advanced several other ordinances and resolutions on first reading, including a smoking ordinance amendment, sewer service changes, parklet/streatery regulations, a Colfax Street right-of-way vacation, and a tax abatement for Mulhaupt's Inc. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 adding property to the Perrin/Cason Historic District (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 establishing the Highland Park Historic District at 816 S 9th St (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 establishing the Perrin Historic District at 508 Perrin Ave (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 establishing the Ellsworth Historic District at 633 Oregon St (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11 on second reading, amending the lease for the new police station and parking garage project (8-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12 on first reading, authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 designating an Economic Revitalization Area for Mulhaupt's Inc. and set a public hearing for April 5 (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 including the 631 Main Street project in the Creasy Central Economic Development Area (8-0).

Redevelopment Authority

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting, and consider Resolution 2021-01, which authorizes an amendment to a lease with the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission. Public comment is accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Election of officers: President Amy Moulton, Vice President Rick Davis, Secretary Grant Gernhardt
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2020 meeting
• Resolution 2021-01: Amendment to lease with Lafayette Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved Resolution 2021-01, authorizing an amendment to a lease with the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission and increasing the maximum bond issuance to $57.1 million for the Lafayette Public Safety Building and Parking Garage project. The increase is needed to expand the project by 5,000 square feet to meet current and future needs of the Police Department and community. The resolution passed by roll call vote with no public comments.

• Approved slate of officers for 2021: Amy Moulton (President), Rick Davis (Vice President), Grant Gernhardt (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01 authorizing lease amendment and $57.1M bond issuance for Public Safety Building (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission is reviewing several resolutions regarding lease amendments and tax abatements for Mulhaupt’s, Inc. and Blue Ridge LLC. The agenda also includes contract amendments for Core Planning Strategies and streetscape projects.

• Lease amendment with the City of Lafayette Redevelopment Authority
• Tax abatement recommendation for Mulhaupt’s, Inc.-Personal Property
• Tax abatement recommendation for Blue Ridge LLC real estate
• Core Planning Strategies: Amendment to Project Management Agreement
• HWC Engineering: Main Street Streetscape Phase 3 - Contract Amendment #3

The Commission approved Resolution LRC 2021-03, authorizing an amendment to the lease with the Redevelopment Authority to increase the bond issuance to a maximum of $57.1 million for the expanded Public Safety Building and Parking Garage project. It also approved tax abatements for Mulhaupt's Inc. (7-year personal property, 10-year real estate) for its consolidation at 526 N Earl Ave, and approved contract amendments for Core Planning Strategies (+$130,000), HWC Engineering (+$10,000), and a final change order for Streetscape Phase VI. All votes were unanimous by roll call.

• Approved Resolution LRC 2021-03: authorized an amendment to the lease with the Redevelopment Authority, increasing the bond issuance to a maximum of $57.1 million for the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage project.
• Approved Resolution LRC 2021-04: recommended designation of an Economic Revitalization Area and a 7-year tax abatement for personal property for Mulhaupt's Inc. at 526 N Earl Ave ($541,900 investment, 5 new jobs).
• Approved Resolution LRC 2021-05: recommended a 10-year tax abatement for real estate for Blue Ridge LLC/Mulhaupt's Inc. at 526 N Earl Ave ($5.1 million investment).
• Approved an amendment to the Core Planning Strategies project management agreement, increasing fees by $130,000 to a total not to exceed $414,425.
• Approved HWC Engineering contract amendment #3 for Main Street Streetscape Phase III, adding $10,000 for oversight of remaining work.
• Approved final change order #6 for Streetscape Phase VI, increasing the Milestone Contractors award to $1,278,027.85 and accepting the project as complete.
• Approved February 2021 claims totaling $956,184.07.
• Approved the January 28, 2021 minutes.

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board is meeting to approve minutes from December 10, 2020, open bids for 2021 asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregates, and discuss a state QPA/salt bid. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

• Approval of December 10, 2020 minutes
• Bid opening: 2021 asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregates
• New business: State QPA/salt bid

The Joint Purchasing Board opened bids for 2021 asphalt and bituminous materials from four companies, then voted to take the bids under advisement for further review. The board also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2020 meeting with corrections. No contracts were awarded at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from December 10, 2020 meeting with corrections to add 'State Road Salt QPA' and fix meeting location.
• Opened bids for 2021 asphalt and bituminous-coated aggregate from Central Paving, Inc., Asphalt Materials, Inc., Rieth-Riley Construction Company, Milestone Contractors, LP, and Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC.
• Took all bids under advisement for further review (motion by Murtaugh, seconded by Plantenga).

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a change order for Concord Road trail lighting, acceptance of maintenance for Avalon Bluff Subdivision, a historic demolition permit for a garage at 1004 S. 14th Street, and agreements between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity for projects on N. 22nd and N. 23rd Streets. The board will also review a declaration of worthless property from the Police Department, approve claims, and consider five special event requests. The caucus portion of the meeting is cancelled.

• Change Order #2 for Concord Rd Trail Lighting
• Historic Demolition Permit for 1004 S. 14th Street (garage only)
• Agreements with Habitat for Humanity for 2019 Projects #1 (N. 22nd St) and #2 (N. 23rd St)
• Declaration of Worthless Property (LPD projectors)
• Special event requests: O'Leary Wedding Reception, Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon, Ouibache Music Festival, Workers Memorial Unity Day, Tap and Go

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a change order for the Concord Road Trail Lighting Project, increasing the contract to $407,773.73, and accepted maintenance for Avalon Bluffs Subdivision Section 3 Phase 2. They also approved two Habitat for Humanity agreements, each up to $150,000, for housing projects on N. 22nd and N. 23rd Streets, and approved claims totaling $954,724.98. Several special event requests were approved, while the Ouibache Music Festival request was tabled for two weeks pending public notification.

• Approved Change Order #2 for Concord Road Trail Lighting, $9,038.08 (passed)
• Accepted Avalon Bluffs Subdivision Section 3 Phase 2 for maintenance (passed)
• Approved Historic Demolition Permit for 1004 S. 14th St. garage, waived 60-day wait (passed)
• Approved $150,000 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 23 N. 22nd St. (passed)
• Approved $150,000 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 2317 N. 23rd St. (passed)
• Approved $954,724.98 in claims (passed)
• Tabled Ouibache Music Festival special event request for 2 weeks (passed)
• Approved special event requests for O'Leary Wedding, Boilermaker Half Marathon, Workers Memorial, Tap and Go (passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing proposals for four new local historic districts: 518 Perrin Avenue, Wells-TAF, Trinity Methodist, and Brown Street Methodist. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding staff approval for parklets and streateries.

• New Local Perrin / 518 Perrin Avenue Historic District proposal
• New Local Centennial / Wells-TAF Historic District proposal
• New Local Centennial / Trinity Methodist Historic District proposal
• New Local Jefferson / Brown Street Methodist Historic District proposal
• Discussion on staff approval for parklets/streateries

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved four petitions to create new individual and multi-property local historic districts, covering properties at 518 Perrin Avenue, 638 North Street, 509 North Street/314 N. 6th Street, and 901 Brown Street. The commission also discussed a proposed ordinance for parklets/streateries but deferred voting on it until the March 29, 2021 meeting.

• Approved new Local Perrin/518 Perrin Avenue Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Centennial/Wells-TAF Historic District at 638 North Street (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Centennial/Trinity Methodist Historic District covering 509 North Street and 314 N. 6th Street (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Jefferson/Brown Street Methodist Historic District at 901 Brown Street (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on staff approval for parklets/streateries to March 29, 2021 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests, two under old business and one under new business. The requests involve increases in sign area, reductions in setbacks, and elimination of bufferyards. No final decisions are noted; the board is hearing these requests at this meeting.

• Variance to increase total sign area to 373.97 SF (allowed 349.27 SF) at 4023 South St. (Dahm No. 26, LLC)
• Variance to increase total sign area to 460.63 SF (allowed 172 SF) at 1805 Troxel Dr. (Dahm No. 54, LLC)
• Variance to increase freestanding sign area to 173.43 SF (allowed 60 SF) and reduce setback to 24 ft (required 28.5 ft) at 1805 Troxel Dr.
• Variance to eliminate Type A bufferyard (20 ft wide) and reduce Type C bufferyard (30 ft wide) at 3829 and 3841 SR 38 E (Tad Rentals, LLC)
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback to 30 ft (required 40 ft) at 3829 and 3841 SR 38 E

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance to increase sign area at 4023 South St. (Crew Carwash) by a 0-3 vote, and continued a separate sign variance for 1805 Troxel Dr. to the next meeting. The board granted all three variances requested by TAD Rentals for property at 3829 and 3841 SR 38 E, including bufferyard and setback reductions, by unanimous votes.

• Denied variance to increase sign area to 373.97 SF at 4023 South St. (0-3)
• Continued variance for multiple sign requests at 1805 Troxel Dr. to next meeting
• Granted variance to eliminate Type A bufferyard along west side at 3829/3841 SR 38 E (3-0)
• Granted variance to reduce Type C bufferyard along east side at 3829/3841 SR 38 E (3-0)
• Granted variance to reduce rear yard setback to 30' at 3829/3841 SR 38 E (3-0)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for various water treatment chemicals, consider several engineering items including a CDBG sidewalk project advertisement, a change order for 36th Street improvements, and design/parking lot phases for Main and Kossuth streets, and vote on an EV charging station grant agreement and a restroom contract at Columbian Park.

• Bid opening for sodium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfite, hydrochloric acid, ferric chloride, and other chemicals
• Permission to advertise 2021 CDBG curb, sidewalk, drive approach and ramp replacement project
• Change Order #1 for 36th Street Roadway Improvements
• IDEM VW Project Funding Agreement for EV charging stations
• Contract with Keystone Architecture for new restrooms at Columbian Park

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved $4,294,314.98 in claims, a $42,131.44 change order for 36th Street roadway improvements, and several engineering and park contracts. Bids for water treatment chemicals were opened and taken under advisement. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.

• Approved $4,294,314.98 in claims (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 36th Street Roadway Improvements, +$42,131.44 (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for 36th Street Roadway Improvements (3-0)
• Approved Main Street & Kossuth Street Intersection Phase 2 design, $16,550 (3-0)
• Approved Main Street & Kossuth Street Intersection Phase 3 parking lot renovations, $22,385 (3-0)
• Approved IDEM VW grant agreement for 4 EV charging stations, $36,000 grant (3-0)
• Approved Keystone Architecture contract for Columbian Park restrooms, $23,500 (3-0)
• Took water treatment chemical bids under advisement (3-0)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 13, 2021 meeting and promoted Officer Steve Prothero to the rank of Sergeant. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 meeting
• Promoted Officer Steve Prothero to Sergeant

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission held an executive session on February 10, 2021, to receive information about and interview candidates for the position of Sergeant. No other topics were discussed, and no decisions were made during the session.

• Held executive session to interview sergeant candidates (no vote recorded)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider two change orders for construction projects, a certificate of completion for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, and approve claims. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Change Order #8 for Twyckenham Boulevard Reconstruction
• Change Order #8 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades)
• Certificate of Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Increase Improvements Project
• Claims for February 9, 2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved two change orders for ongoing construction projects, a certificate of completion for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, and claims totaling $762,245.96. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved Change Order #8 for Twyckenham Blvd Reconstruction, increasing contract to $3,509,912.20
• Approved Change Order #8 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1, deducting $5,489.00, revised contract $10,531,595.00
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Increase Improvements Project
• Approved claims in the amount of $762,245.96

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding its regular February meeting. The board will vote on the 2021 fees and charges schedule, declare surplus and worthless property, and approve claims and prior meeting minutes. The meeting is livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel.

• Approval of 2021 Fees and Charges
• Declaration of Surplus Property
• Declaration of Worthless Property
• Approval of claims
• Approval of January 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the 2021 Fees and Charges, which introduce admission fees for Columbian Park Zoo and a new Columbian Park Pass. The board also declared two unused boilers from Tropicanoe Cove as surplus and several items from Jenk's Rest as worthless. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 Fees and Charges, including new zoo admission and park pass (unanimous)
• Declared two boilers from Tropicanoe Cove pump house as surplus (unanimous)
• Declared several items from Jenk's Rest as worthless (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund and Non-Reverting Fund claims totaling $83,957.28 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to approve minutes from January 26, 2021, and consider new business. Items include declaring surplus property from fleet maintenance, approving claims, and reviewing special event and banner requests from the Lafayette Farmer's Market and Hunger Hike. A list of permits issued the preceding week is also referenced.

• Declaration of surplus property for fleet maintenance
• Claims for February 2, 2021
• Special event request from Lafayette Farmer's Market
• Banner request for Hunger Hike
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved $4,535,769.58 in claims, declared surplus fleet parts for scrap, and approved the Lafayette Farmer's Market special event for Saturdays May 1 through October 30, 2021. It also approved a banner request for Hunger Hike, and taxi cab permits for three individuals. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.

• Approved claims totaling $4,535,769.58
• Approved declaration of surplus fleet maintenance parts for scrap
• Approved Lafayette Farmer's Market special event (Saturdays, May 1-Oct 30, 2021)
• Approved Hunger Hike banner request (Sept 7-21, 2021)
• Approved taxi cab permits for Marvin Sparger, Christine Young, Daniel Tierney

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council approved Ordinance 2021-01, fixing 2021 salaries for sworn police and fire personnel, on second and final reading by an 8-0 vote. The council also passed seven other ordinances, including a zoning change, a solar energy systems amendment, and several historic district designations. All votes were 8-0. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 fixing 2021 POLE salaries (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 rezoning 3829 SR 38 E from I1 to GB (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 UZO Amendment #99 for Solar Energy Systems (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 first reading for Perrin/Cason Historic District (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 first reading for Highland Park Historic District (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 first reading for Perrin/508 Perrin Ave Historic District (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 first reading for Ellsworth/633 Oregon St Historic District (8-0)
• Approved appointment of TJ Thieme to Lafayette Redevelopment Commission (8-0)

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions for its 2021 budget and to confirm amendments to the McCarty Economic Development Area plan related to police station bonds. The commission will also consider several contracts and agreements for the police station/parking garage project, downtown marketing, and other services.

• Resolution LRC 2021-01: 2021 budget appropriation
• Resolution LRC 2021-02: Confirm McCarty EDA amendments for police station bonds
• American Structurepoint: expedite steel design for police station/parking garage
• IWM Consulting: asbestos sampling and abatement oversight at 625 Columbia Street
• Keystone Architecture: Lafayette Theater masterplan

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the 2021 budget resolution and confirmed the McCarty/Police Station TIF amendment, allowing use of McCarty/SE TIF funds for the new Public Safety Building and Parking Garage. The commission also approved several contracts related to the police station project, including additional architectural services, furniture management, environmental testing, and solar design, plus a downtown marketing platform and theater masterplan. All votes were unanimous by roll call.

• Approved 2021 budget resolution (unanimous)
• Confirmed McCarty/Police Station TIF amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 change in services for American Structurepoint (unanimous)
• Approved furniture management services not to exceed $134,640 (unanimous)
• Approved $26,500 downtown marketing platform with idc marketing (unanimous)
• Approved environmental testing not to exceed $15,761.20 (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 solar design contract with Huston Electric Solar (unanimous)
• Approved $31,200 Lafayette Theater masterplan with Keystone Architecture (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet virtually to consider several contract change orders, including for Twyckenham Blvd, Concord Rd Trail Lighting, 9th Street Sewer Separation, and Loeb Stadium. They will also discuss a grant MOU for the Big Four Trail Master Plan with West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, and authorize advertising for a chemical bid. The agenda includes declarations of worthless property and approval of claims.

• Change Order #7 - Twyckenham Blvd (tabled from 1/19/2021)
• Change Order #1 - Concord Rd Trail Lighting
• Big Four Trail Master Plan Grant MOU with West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County
• Permission to advertise chemical bid (sodium hypochlorite, etc.) and participate in West Lafayette's bid
• Change Order #1 - 9th Street Sewer Separation and Pump Station Project; Change Order #1 - Loeb Stadium Water and Drainage Improvement

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several change orders, including transferring $371,033.55 from the Loeb Stadium project to the 9th Street Sewer Separation and Pump Station project, increasing that contract to $7,068,533.55. They also approved a $3,072.23 change order for the Twyckenham Blvd project, a time extension for Concord Road Trail Lighting, and a $20,000 grant agreement for the Big 4 Trail Master Plan. Claims totaling $1,022,551.66 were approved with one abstention.

• Approved Change Order #7 for Twyckenham Blvd, +$3,072.23 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Concord Road Trail Lighting, 39-day extension (5-0)
• Approved Big 4 Trail Master Plan Grant MOU with West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved permission to advertise for multiple chemical bids (5-0)
• Approved participation in City of West Lafayette chemical bid (5-0)
• Approved declaration of worthless property for IT printer (5-0)
• Approved declaration of worthless property for two Lafayette Renew pumps (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 9th Street Sewer Project, +$371,033.55 (5-0)

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Finance Board is meeting to approve minutes from October 2020, elect officers, and approve payments to environmental and legal contractors. The agenda includes claims totaling over $43,000 for services from Keramida Environmental, Stuart & Branigin, Waste Management, the City of Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County. No new business or public comment items are listed.

• Approval of October 27, 2020 minutes
• Election of officers
• Claims: Keramida Environmental $12,229.80 and $19,661.33
• Claims: Stuart & Branigin $150.00 and $300.00
• Claims: Waste Management $10,357.38, City of Lafayette $750.00, Tippecanoe County $250.00

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Financing Board approved all seven claims presented, totaling $43,698.51, for consulting, legal, waste management, and city/county services. The board also retained David Byers as Chair and John Dennis as Secretary for 2021, and approved the October 27, 2020 minutes. No new business or public comment was conducted.

• Approved $12,229.80 claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services
• Approved $19,661.33 claim from Keramida Environmental for consulting services
• Approved $150.00 claim from Stuart & Branigin for legal services
• Approved $300.00 claim from Stuart & Branigin for legal services
• Approved $10,357.38 claim from Waste Management for services
• Approved $750.00 claim from City of Lafayette for services
• Approved $250.00 claim from Tippecanoe County for services
• Retained David Byers as Board Chair and John Dennis as Secretary for 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved four petitions to expand or create local historic districts, including 1511 Ferry Street, 816 S. 9th Street, 508 Perrin Avenue, and 633 Oregon Street. It also approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for modifications at 631 Main Street and a storefront window replacement at 826 Main Street. All votes were unanimous by roll call, except the 631 Main Street COA, which passed with Patti Morgan recused.

• Approved petition to expand Perrin/Cason St. Historic District to include 1511 Ferry Street (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Highland Park/816 S. 9th Street Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Perrin/508 Perrin Avenue Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved new Local Ellsworth/633 Oregon Street Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved COA for 631 Main Street rooftop and other modifications (passed, Morgan recused)
• Approved COA for 826 Main Street storefront window replacement (unanimous)

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission will meet online to approve minutes, elect officers, and consider three petitions: maintaining a handicapped space, installing a loading zone, and designating a no-parking zone. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comment via email.

• Election of officers for the Lafayette Parking Commission
• Petition to maintain one handicapped parking space near 1639 N. 15th Street (Ralph E. Smith)
• Petition to install one loading zone on N. 13th Street adjacent to Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, 815 N. 12th Street (Jennifer Layton, LTHC Homeless Services)
• Petition to designate a no parking zone on north side of Maple Street between 18th and 20th Streets (Chief Richard Doyle, Lafayette Fire Department)

The Lafayette Parking Commission approved two petitions: maintaining a handicapped parking space near 1639 N. 15th Street and installing a loading zone on N. 13th Street adjacent to the Lafayette Transitional Housing Center. A petition to designate a no parking zone on Maple Street was withdrawn by the Fire Chief and Mayor. The commission also approved the October 2020 meeting minutes and re-elected its officers for 2021.

• Approved maintaining handicapped parking space near 1639 N. 15th Street (unanimous)
• Approved loading zone on N. 13th Street adjacent to LTHC, 815 N. 12th Street (unanimous)
• Withdrew petition for no parking zone on north side of Maple Street between 18th and 20th Streets
• Approved October 19, 2020 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected officers: Andrew Muffett (President), Ken McCammon (Vice President), Cindy Murray (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved Parking Operations Report (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Lafayette Human Relations Commission is meeting virtually to approve previous minutes, elect officers, and appoint members. The agenda also includes updates on the HRC Youth Council and other member activities, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of October 22, 2020 minutes
• Election of officers and appointment of members
• Progress update on HRC Youth Council
• Member updates on festivals, website, and brochures

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals will elect officers, approve minutes, and consider seven variance requests. These include requests to reduce buffer yards, setbacks, and parking requirements, as well as to increase sign areas. Decisions will affect properties on Colfax St., N. 31st St., Union St., South St., Schuyler Ave., S. 30th St., and Troxel Dr.

• Variance to cut parking from 80 to 44 spaces at 3437 South St.
• Variance to reduce front yard setback to 5'8" at 2341 S. 30th St.
• Variance to increase sign area to 460.63 SF at 1805 Troxel Dr.
• Variance to reduce buffer yards at 1709/1717 Colfax St. and 1701 Schuyler Ave.
• Variance to reduce setbacks at 717 N. 31st St. and 3107 Union St.

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting virtually to consider several engineering and departmental items, including a change order for Twyckenham Boulevard, final completions for road and drainage projects, and an amendment to the police towing contract. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and claims. Public comment must be submitted by email one hour before the meeting.

• Change Order #7 for Twyckenham Blvd
• Certificate of Final Completion for N 19th Street, Underwood Street, and Old US 231 resurfacing
• Certificate of Final Completion for S. 30th Street Drainage Improvement Project
• Certificate of Completion for Columbian Park Lagoon Dredging Improvements
• Amendment #1 to Agreement for Towing and Related Services with Police Department

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved certificates of final completion for four projects: N. 19th Street, Underwood Street, and Old US 231 Resurface (Reith-Riley Construction), S. 30th Street Drainage Improvements (Atlas Excavating), Columbian Park Lagoon Dredging (Merrell Bros.), and a towing services contract amendment with Jim's Garage and J&T Recovery. The board also tabled Change Order #7 for Twyckenham Blvd and approved claims totaling $3,591,737.56.

• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for N. 19th Street, Underwood Street, and Old US 231 Resurface Project (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for S. 30th Street Drainage Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Columbian Park Lagoon Dredging Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 for Agreement for Towing and Related Services with Jim's Garage and J&T Recovery (5-0)
• Tabled Change Order #7 for Twyckenham Blvd (5-0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $3,591,737.56 (5-0)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting virtually to consider routine administrative items, including approving minutes, authorizing vehicle trade-ins for the police and facilities departments, declaring street department snow plows as worthless property, and approving claims. The meeting also includes a mortgage release for a property in West Lafayette. Public comment is accepted via email up to one hour before the meeting.

• Release of mortgage for 619 Rose Street, West Lafayette, Indiana
• Vehicle trade-in authorization for Police Department
• Vehicle transfer authorization for Facilities Department
• Declaration of worthless property: Street Department snow plows
• Approval of claims for 1/12/2021

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved all items on the agenda, including a $2,550,820.93 claims payment, a mortgage release for 619 Rose Street, and several vehicle-related authorizations. All votes were 5-0. The board also approved declaring two snow plows as worthless property and discussed various claims details, including tuition reimbursement and equipment purchases.

• Approved minutes from January 5, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved release of mortgage for 619 Rose Street, West Lafayette (5-0)
• Approved vehicle trade-in authorization for Police Department (8 vehicles) (5-0)
• Approved vehicle transfer of 2005 Chevrolet C1500 to insurance company (5-0)
• Approved declaration of worthless property for two snow plows (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $2,550,820.93 (5-0)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council voted 4-5 to reject Ordinance 2020-44, which would have rezoned 600 Elston Road from GB to I3. The council unanimously approved two historic district amendments, passed a police/fire salary ordinance on first reading, and approved three resolutions including a police union agreement and budget details.

• Rejected rezoning of 600 Elston Road from GB to I3 (4-5)
• Approved Upper Main Street Historic District amendment (8-0)
• Approved St. Mary's/1327 Columbia St. Historic District amendment (8-0)
• Passed POLE salary ordinance 2021-01 on first reading (8-0)
• Approved police union agreement Resolution 2021-01 (8-0)
• Approved 2021 Water and Renew budget detail Resolution 2021-02 (8-0)
• Approved CDBG/HOME action plan amendment Resolution 2021-03 (8-0)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with routine procedural items: electing officers, approving December minutes and claims, and receiving the superintendent's report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting will be livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent's report
• Public and written communications

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved $468,838.61 in claims across three funds and re-elected its officers for another year. The board also approved the December 14, 2020 meeting minutes. Updates were provided on winter basketball and summer camp registration, the Carousel project, Memorial Island, Loeb Stadium, and new registration software.

• Re-elected Maurie Denney as Park Board President (unanimous)
• Re-elected Pat Corey as Park Board Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Metzger as Park Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Jenny Spencer as Recording Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims of $8,126.36 (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Reverting Fund claims of $1,477.87 (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Fund claims of $459,234.38 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet virtually to consider several items, including multiple change orders for the Loeb Stadium project, demolition of historic structures, and a resolution approving the 2021 water and wastewater department budgets. The board will also review a recommendation for a guaranteed savings contract for Lafayette Renew and a certificate of final completion for Atlas Service Area 21. Public comment on agenda items may be submitted up to one hour before the meeting.

• Change Order #6 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades)
• Change Order #5 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 8 (Electrical)
• Change Order #1 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 11 (Turf)
• Change Order #2 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 13 (Food Service)
• Demolition of historic structure at 916 N 11th Street and partial demolition at 625 Columbia Street

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple change orders for the Loeb Stadium project, including a $23,868 change order for Bid Package 1 (General Trades) with J.R. Kelly Company, bringing that contract to $10,537,084.00. They also approved change orders for electrical, turf, and food service packages, and for Twyckenham Blvd. The board upheld 60-day waiting periods for two historic demolition permits and approved utility budgets for Water Works and Lafayette Renew. Claims totaling $10,990,978.43 were approved with one abstention.

• Approved RFQ Guaranteed Savings Contract with Bowen Engineering (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for Service Area 21 with Atlas Excavating (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #6 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 1 (General Trades) with J.R. Kelly Company, $23,868 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 8 (Electrical) with Huston Electric Inc., $10,377 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 11 (Turf) with Sprinturf Inc., $3,400 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Loeb Stadium Bid Package 13 (Food Service) with C&T Design & Equipment Co., $550 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #6 for Twyckenham Blvd, $1,184.82 (5-0)
• Upheld 60-day waiting period for demolition at 916 N. 11th Street (4-0)