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Lafayette public meetings in 2022

45 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $4M Vinton Woods stormwater project and 2023 utility budgets

The Board approved a $4,036,256.60 contract for the Vinton Woods Stormwater Conveyance Improvements Project and the 2023 Water and Renew Department budgets. Several surplus property declarations were approved, and a bid for downtown waste removal was taken under advisement.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves two exterior modifications at 800 Main St.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two separate petitions for property modifications at 800 Main St. One project involves a garage replacement and rooftop patio, while the other concerns door modifications on 8th St. The commission also noted the end of three member terms.

Thu Dec 15, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Redevelopment Commission awards $1.278M contract for Streetscape VII

The Commission awarded the Streetscape VII project to Milestone Contractors and approved a change order for Main Street Streetscape Phase IV. The board also approved December claims totaling over $3 million.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Police Merit Board

✓ Decided: Police Civil Service Commission approves rules revisions and new hire

The Commission approved revisions to its Rules and Regulations. The board also voted to offer conditional employment to Steven Lewandowski.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Police Merit Board

✓ Decided: Police Civil Service Commission interviewed prospective officer

The Commission held an executive session to receive information and interview a prospective employee for an officer position. No other subject matter was discussed.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $4M stormwater project and McAllister Center repairs

The Board approved a $4,036,256.80 contract for stormwater improvements at Vinton Woods and a $269,445.00 contract for brick replacement at the McAllister Center. The Board also upheld a 60-day waiting period for a historic demolition permit at 1941 Echo Street.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Parks Board

Park board to vote on 2023 budget and fees, surplus property

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will consider approving the 2023 NR Budget (Resolution 21-04), setting fees and charges for next year, and declaring surplus property. The board will also approve minutes from the November meeting and hear reports and communications.

✓ Decided: Parks Board approves 2023 Non-Reverting Budget and fee schedule

The Board approved the 2023 Non-Reverting Budget and the 2023 Schedule of Fees and Charges. They also authorized over $36,000 in fund claims and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves curb replacement contracts and $4.5M in claims

The Board approved construction contracts for curb replacements in Highland Park and on S. 24th Street. It also authorized claims totaling $4,501,495.88. Bids for the McAllister Center project were taken under advisement.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

Traffic Commission

✓ Decided: Traffic Commission lowers speed limit on 9th Street

The Commission approved a recommendation to lower the speed limit on a portion of 9th Street to 30 mph. Updates to school safety zones at 18th and Cason Streets are delayed pending a CenterPoint Energy project.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on transit funding, opioid funds, police/fire salaries, and historic district changes

The Lafayette Common Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an additional appropriation for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation. It will also consider first readings on ordinances establishing opioid settlement funds, adjusting 2023 salaries for police and fire personnel, amending the Perrin North and Perrin/Cason Street historic districts, and repealing and replacing the city's tree and shrub ordinance. A resolution to approve the sale of real estate at 415 Columbia Street is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Citybus appropriation and sale of 415 Columbia Street

The Common Council approved an additional appropriation for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation and the sale of city real estate at 415 Columbia Street. Several ordinances regarding opioid settlement funds, city salaries, and historic districts passed first readings.

Tue Nov 29, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board of Works approves $2.1M in claims and multiple housing mortgage releases

The Board approved $2,093,536.89 in claims and authorized the release of mortgages and deed restrictions for several Lafayette Housing Authority properties. Bids for stormwater and curb projects were taken under advisement, and a request for the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony was approved.

Tue Nov 22, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $100,000 fire protection contract for Fairfield Township

The Board approved a fire protection contract for the unincorporated area of Fairfield Township and authorized $3,662,732.70 in claims. Two park project completion certificates were signed, and three special event requests for downtown activities were approved.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: BZA approves sign area variance for 1904 Elmwood Ave

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to increase the total sign area at 1904 Elmwood Ave to 233.15 SF. The board also approved the 2023 BZA Calendar.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Parks Board

Park Board to set 2023 meeting dates and holiday schedule

The Lafayette Park Board will consider approving the 2023 meeting schedule and a resolution establishing the 2023 holiday schedule. The board will also review minutes from the October 17 meeting, approve claims, and hear reports from the superintendent and public communications.

✓ Decided: Parks Board approves $139,676.55 in fund claims

The Board approved claims totaling $139,676.55 across the General, Non-Reverting, and Beautification funds. Members also approved the 2023 meeting dates and the 2023 holiday schedule. Reports were provided regarding softball registration, disc golf, and tree volunteer efforts.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves exterior modifications for 301 Columbia St.

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations at 301 Columbia St. to allow for retail and residential use. A separate application for 914 Columbia St. was tabled indefinitely at the owner's request.

Thu Nov 17, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves $10,000 fiscal analysis for planned annexations

The Commission approved an engagement letter for Baker Tilly to analyze the fiscal impact of annexing the Carr and Steele properties. Two bids for Streetscape Phase VI were accepted for future recommendation. October claims totaling $2,654,644.59 were approved.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Hearing Authority

✓ Decided: Hearing Authority affirms demolition and cleanup orders for two properties

The Hearing Authority approved the demolition of a garage at 118 S. 31st Street. The board also affirmed an order for the owner of 2518 Main Street to clean up the property by November 23, 2022, or face city intervention.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $2.9M in claims and solar array selection for WWTP

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a notice of selection for a solar array at the WWTP and authorized $2,900,528.44 in claims. The board also renewed fuel and landscaping contracts and declared five police vehicles as surplus.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Joint Purchasing Board

✓ Decided: Joint Purchasing Board awards contracts for aggregates, ready mix, and soils

The Board approved several Notices of Award for the supply of crushed limestone, gravel aggregates, ready mix products, and soils. Contracts were awarded to multiple vendors based on low bid, availability, and travel time.

Wed Nov 9, 2022

Police Merit Board

✓ Decided: Police Civil Service Commission sets 2023 exam dates and confirms promotion

The Commission approved Resolution 22-01 and the 2023 meeting schedule. It set promotional exam dates for January 2023 and made Lieutenant Dan Long's promotion permanent. Revisions to Commission Rules were tabled until December 14, 2022.

Tue Nov 8, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $196,400 pedestrian bridge inspection contract

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several infrastructure contracts, including bridge inspections and street repairs. The board also declared various police and purchasing equipment as surplus and approved over $3.5 million in claims.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning 4.5 acres near McCarty and Creasy lanes

The Lafayette Common Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an additional appropriation of American Rescue Plan funds, and consider several ordinances on second reading, including amendments to historic and conservation districts. A first-reading rezoning of 4.531 acres on McCarty Lane from GB&R3 to R3 is also on the agenda, along with an additional appropriation for the public transportation corporation. The council will also adopt its 2023 meeting calendar.

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✓ Decided: Lafayette Common Council approves historic district and investment updates

The council passed four ordinances on second reading, including updates to historic and conservation districts and a new city investment policy. They also approved a rezoning request and an additional appropriation for the American Rescue Plan Grant Fund.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

Joint Purchasing Board

✓ Decided: Joint Purchasing Board takes aggregate and concrete bids under advisement

The Board opened bids for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready-mix products from multiple vendors. No contracts were awarded during the meeting, as the Board decided to review the bids further.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $1.27M in claims and Verizon water tower lease amendment

The Board approved a series of infrastructure projects, including stormwater improvements and a subdivision variance. It also authorized a lease amendment for Verizon Wireless and approved over $1.27 million in claims.

Thu Oct 27, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves $1.58M for Park East Boulevard Extension engineering

The Redevelopment Commission approved several contracts for infrastructure and marketing, including engineering for a road extension and electrical work for the Long Center. The board also approved nearly $5 million in October claims.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

✓ Decided: Board approves $139,855.92 in environmental and legal claims

The Board approved five payment claims for consulting, legal, and waste management services. Members also approved the 2023 meeting calendar and decided to continue conducting meetings in-person.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

Board of Works

✓ Decided: Board approves $3.8M in claims and infrastructure contracts

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several infrastructure contracts for street improvements and traffic signals. The board also approved over $3.8 million in claims and took a solar array proposal under advisement.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves historic district name change and three property additions

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved renaming two local historic districts to the 'Local Perrin North Historic District' and adding three properties (514 Perrin Ave., 219 Tinkler St.) to local districts. It also approved three certificates of appropriateness for work at 511 Ferry St., 725 Main St., and 604 S. 9th St.

Thu Oct 20, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on 2023 city budget and salaries

The Lafayette Common Council will hold a special session to vote on the 2023 city budget and related ordinances. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances appropriating funds for city departments, the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation, and setting salaries for appointed officers, police and fire personnel, and elected officials. A resolution authorizing participation in the Indiana Bond Bank's Motor Fuel Budgeting Program is also up for a vote.

✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 city budget with $3M in cuts, 5% raises

The council approved the 2023 city budget (Ordinance 2022-35) on second and final reading, 7-0, after adopting an amended exhibit with $3,001,609 in cuts. The budget includes a 5% raise for civilian employees and elected officials, and a 3% raise for police and fire personnel (1% above their contract rate). The council also approved the 2023 CityBus budget (Ordinance 2022-34), salary ordinances for appointed officers, police/fire, and elected officials, and a resolution authorizing participation in the Motor Fuel Budgeting Program — all by 7-0 votes.

Mon Oct 17, 2022

Parks Board

Parks Board to vote on 2022 General Fund budget and surplus property

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will consider approving Resolution 22-02 for the 2022 General Fund Budget and declare certain property as surplus. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and claims, along with a superintendent's report and public communications.

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Thu Oct 6, 2022

City Council

Lafayette City Council to hold public hearings on 2023 budgets and salaries

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on five ordinances. These items concern the 2023 budget appropriations and salary fixes for city employees and officials.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to discuss surplus property

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve claims and review the Superintendent's report. The board is also scheduled to address a declaration of surplus property.

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Mon Aug 22, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to discuss surplus property

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will meet to review claims and the Superintendent's report. The board is scheduled to address the declaration of surplus property.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board holds regular meeting on August 8, 2022

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review the July 25, 2022 meeting minutes and approve claims.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to discuss surplus property declaration

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve claims and review the Superintendent's report. The board is scheduled to discuss the declaration of surplus property.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to hold regular meeting on July 11

The board will meet to approve claims and the minutes from the June 29, 2022 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a report from the Superintendent.

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Wed Jun 29, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for June 29, 2022

The board will meet at Rush Pavilion to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and claims, a report from the Superintendent, and a declaration of surplus property.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board meeting on June 13, 2022

The board will meet at Rush Pavilion to approve previous minutes and claims. The agenda includes discussions regarding the declaration of surplus property and a transfer resolution.

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Mon May 16, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to hold regular meeting May 16

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes and approve claims.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board meeting on April 18, 2022

The board will meet at the Rush Pavilion to conduct regular business. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and claims, as well as a declaration of surplus property.

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Thu Mar 24, 2022

Redevelopment Authority

Lafayette Redevelopment Authority to consider bond proceeds appropriation

The Lafayette Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution regarding the appropriation of bond proceeds. The session includes a public hearing on this matter.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to review 2021 Annual Report

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to approve the 2021 Annual Report and review claims.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022

Redevelopment Authority

RDA considers amending resolution for Creasy/Central Economic Development Area project

The Redevelopment Authority will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from the December 17, 2021 meeting. The primary business involves Resolution No. 2022-01 regarding the issuance of refunding bonds and an amended lease for the Consolidated Creasy/Central Economic Development Area project.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for February 14, 2022

The board will meet at the Rush Pavilion to conduct regular business. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes, reviewing claims, and a declaration of surplus property.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

Parks Board

Lafayette Parks Board to approve 2022 fees and charges

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will meet to elect officers and review the superintendent's report. The board is scheduled to decide on the approval of fees and charges for 2022.

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