Lafayette public meetings in 2025

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss design services for a specific rail corridor section. The body will also set its 2026 meeting schedule and review December 2025 claims.

• TBIRD Design Services: Boundary Survey & Legal Description for former Wabash Rail Corridor between Romig Street and New York Street
• Approval of 2026 Redevelopment Commission meeting dates
• Approval of December 2025 claims

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. They also approved the schedule of meeting dates for 2026. The board authorized a $17,600 agreement with TBIRD Design Services to prepare a boundary survey and legal description for the former Wabash Rail Corridor between Romig Street and New York Street. Finally, the commission approved December 2025 reimbursement claims totaling $837,539.40.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Redevelopment Commission meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved $17,600 TBIRD Design Services boundary survey contract (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 claims of $837,539.40 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will open a bid for the Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvement. It will consider recommendations for the 2026 Utility Emergency Repairs Program, a housing consortium agreement with Habitat for Humanity for N. 18th Street, a subsidy agreement for the Four Precious Paws low‑cost spay & neuter clinic rent for 2026, and contracts for park engineering testing and police towing services for 2026. All items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Bid opening for Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvement
• Recommendation for award of the 2026 Utility Emergency Repairs Program
• Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette for N. 18th Street (2024 #3-1319)
• Subsidy agreement for Lafayette Four Precious Paws Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic rent for 2026
• Contract with Jim’s Garage for towing and related services for 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. It approved several contracts and agreements, including a $80,000 Habitat for Humanity funding agreement, a $24,000 subsidy for the Four Precious Paws spay‑and‑neuter clinic, a $41,228 engineering contract for the Columbian Park Zoo, and an amendment to the city’s towing contract. The Board also approved the utility emergency repairs program for 2026 and $9,913,887.30 in city claims.

• Approved minutes from Dec 9, 2025 meeting
• Took Steele Site Road bids under advisement (no award)
• Approved utility emergency repairs program for 2026 (accepted all bids)
• Approved $80,000 Habitat for Humanity funding agreement
• Approved $24,000 subsidy for Four Precious Paws clinic rent 2026
• Approved $41,228 contract with Alt & Witzig Engineering for zoo primate complex testing
• Approved amendment to towing contract with Jim’s Garage for 2026
• Approved $9,913,887.30 city claims

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing recommendations to establish a new local historic district and add specific properties to existing districts. The body will also consider a request to paint masonry for a mural at 835 Main Street.

• Recommendation to establish the Eerie Street Local Historic District
• Inclusion of 1104 Columbia Street (Hahn Groeber House) into the St. Mary’s/Lower Columbia Local Historic District
• Inclusion of 111 N. 6th Street (Long Center) into the Upper Main Local Historic District
• Inclusion of 20 N. 6th Street (City Hall) into the Downtown Local Historic District
• Request to paint exposed masonry for a new mural at 835 Main Street

The commission unanimously approved the September 29, 2025 minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar. It also approved renaming the St. Mary’s/1116 Columbia Street Local Historic District to St. Mary’s/Lower Columbia. The commission voted to include 1104 Columbia Street, 111 N. 6" Street, and 20 N. 6" Street in their respective historic districts, and tabled the 835 Main Street petition until the January meeting.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Historic Preservation Commission calendar (unanimous)
• Approved name change to St. Mary’s/Lower Columbia Local Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of 1104 Columbia Street into St. Mary’s/Lower Columbia district (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of 111 N. 6" Street into Upper Main Local Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of 20 N. 6" Street (City Hall) into Downtown Local Historic District (unanimous)
• Tabled 835 Main Street petition until January meeting

Parks Board

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board will meet at Rush Pavilion at 4 p.m. to handle routine business. Items include approving the November 17 minutes, approving claims, hearing the superintendent’s report, and reviewing communications. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of the minutes of the November 17, 2025 regular park board meeting
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent’s report
• Communications (board, public, written)
• Adjournment

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission received information and interviewed employees for an officer position, as required by Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other subject matter was discussed in the executive session. No votes were recorded.

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission will hold an executive session followed by a public meeting. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 executive and regular sessions. The board will address any old business and new business items, including actions from the executive session, a departmental report, and a "For the Good of the Order" item. The next regular session is scheduled for January 14, 2026.

• Approval of minutes – November 12, 2025 Executive and Regular Sessions
• Executive Session – items to be discussed (unspecified)
• Old Business – items to be considered (unspecified)
• New Business – action from Executive Session, report from Department, "For the Good of the Order"
• Next regular session meeting – January 14, 2026 (possible Executive Session)

The Police Civil Service Commission approved the November 12, 2025 minutes. It scheduled promotional testing for January 20‑21, 2026 at the Public Safety Building. The board offered conditional employment to Dax Dombkowski. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled promotional testing for Jan 20‑21, 2026 at Public Safety Building (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Dax Dombkowski (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including a change order to resurface and reconstruct the shoulder of Veterans Memorial Parkway from US 52 to SR 38. The board will also review a bid opening for the Utility Emergency Repairs Program for 2026 and agreements related to traffic signal emergency vehicle preemption and rental assistance. Additional items include a change order for the 2025 Paving Loop Replacement Project and an industrial user permit for Primient.

• Change Order #1 (Final) – Veterans Memorial Parkway Resurfacing and Shoulder Reconstruction from US 52 to SR 38
• Change Order #1 (Final) – 2025 Paving Loop Replacement Project
• Agreement for Construction Inspection Services for Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Preemption System
• Bid Opening – Utility Emergency Repairs Program for 2026
• Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and YWCA of Greater Lafayette Fresh Start Program Tenant‑Based Rental Assistance 2024

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec 2 meeting and took bids for the 2026 Utility Emergency Repairs Program under advisement. It approved several contracts, including inspection services for emergency‑vehicle preemption, a cost‑sharing amendment of $117,128.89, and a $43,127.09 change order for Veterans Memorial Parkway resurfacing. The Board also approved $5,485,352.04 in claims, a $97,491 rental‑assistance agreement, and a special event request for a Purdue film production.

• Approved minutes from Dec 2, 2025 (passed)
• Took bids for Utility Emergency Repairs Program 2026 under advisement (passed)
• Approved Agreement for Construction Inspection Services for Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Preemption System (passed)
• Approved Amendment #1 MOU for Emergency Vehicle Preemption Design Service Cost Sharing ($117,128.89) (passed)
• Approved Change Order #1 (Final) Veterans Memorial Parkway Resurfacing increase $43,127.09, final contract $3,240,127.09 (passed)
• Approved claims totaling $5,485,352.04 (passed)
• Approved YWCA Fresh Start Program rental assistance agreement $97,491 (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for Purdue University Film Production (passed)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety is reviewing several program year 2025 agreements for homeless services and domestic violence prevention. The board will also consider an opioid settlement grant award and the acceptance of a subdivision for maintenance.

• Acceptance for maintenance of Barrington Lakes Subdivision, Section 3
• 2025 agreements with Greater Lafayette Family Shelter, LUM Emergency Homeless Shelter, YWCA of Greater Lafayette, and LTHC Homeless Services
• American Rescue Plan agreement with Lafayette Transitional Housing Center for tenant support
• Opioid Settlement Grant Award for Valley Oaks Health

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting and a series of agreements, including a maintenance acceptance for Barrington Lakes Subdivision and multiple housing and service contracts funded by CDBG, the American Rescue Plan, and an opioid settlement. The board also approved a claim payment of $2,062,861.99. All items were passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved November 25 minutes (passed)
• Approved Acceptance for Maintenance – Barrington Lakes Subdivision, Section 3 (passed)
• Approved agreement with Greater Lafayette Family Shelter Program, $7,000 CDBG award (passed)
• Approved agreement with Lafayette Urban Ministry Program, $17,500 CDBG award (passed)
• Approved agreement with YWCA of Greater Lafayette for Domestic Violence Program, $13,500 CDBG award (passed)
• Approved agreement with Lafayette Transitional Housing Center (LTHC) Homeless Services Program, $30,785 CDBG award (passed)
• Approved American Rescue Plan agreement with LTHC, $600,000 HOME‑ARP award (passed)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Grant for Valley Oaks Health, $386,728 (passed)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council will hold its regular session on Monday, December 1, 2025. Council members will take second‑reading action on an investment policy ordinance and amendments to city statutes, and first‑reading action on two zoning amendment ordinances. Ordinance 2025‑56 proposes to rezone 522 S. 4th Street from R2U to NBU. The council will also consider a resolution designating property as an Economic Revitalization Area with a tax abatement.

• Ordinance 2025‑53: adopts an investment policy for the City of Lafayette
• Ordinance 2025‑55: amends Chapter 7.07, Bicycles, of the Lafayette Municipal Code
• Ordinance 2025‑56: rezones 522 S. 4th Street from R2U to NBU
• Ordinance 2025‑57: rezones certain real estate from A and GB to I3
• Resolution 2025‑22: designates property as an Economic Revitalization Area and approves a property tax abatement

The Lafayette Common Council unanimously adopted five ordinances covering investment policy, code amendments, and zoning changes. It also passed a resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area and granting a seven‑year property tax abatement. Additionally, the Council appointed a new member to the Police Merit Commission and scheduled a public hearing for January 5, 2026.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-53 Investment Policy (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-54 amendment to Chapter 4.17 Streateries (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-55 amendment to Chapter 7.07 Bicycles (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-56 rezoning 522 S. 4th St from R2U to NBU (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-57 rezoning from A and GB to I3 (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2025-22 Economic Revitalization Area and seven‑year tax abatement (5-0 roll call)
• Set public hearing for Jan 5, 2026 at 6:01 pm (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Mike Gibson to Police Merit Commission for 4‑year term (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Works

The Board will consider amendments and final completions for several city engineering projects. The meeting also includes a review of surplus fleet maintenance property and requests for holiday events.

• Amendment #1-Utility Service Agreement for Concord Crossing North Subdivision, Phase II
• Change Order #1 and Final Completion for Sagamore Parkway Trail
• Final Completion for Veterans Memorial Parkway Resurface and Shoulder Reconstruction (US 52 To SR 38)
• Declaration of Surplus Property for Fleet Maintenance
• Special Event Request for A Merry Main Street Market and 2025 Christmas Parade banner

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts, project completions, a surplus vehicle declaration, and a $1,733,856.56 claim package. All approvals were passed by vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting (passed)
• Approved Addendum #1 Utility Service Agreement for Concord Crossing North Subdivision Phase II ($129,475.62 fee) (passed)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Sagamore Parkway Trail (decrease $413,812, revised contract $3,521,188) contingent on signature (passed)
• Approved Final Completion for Veterans Memorial Parkway Resurface and Shoulder Reconstruction (US 52‑SR 38) (passed)
• Approved Final Completion for Sagamore Parkway Trail contingent on signature (passed)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for 2024 Ford Explorer VIN# 1FM5K8AB2RGA51255 (passed)
• Approved Claims totaling $1,733,856.56 (pending clarification on one invoice) (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for Merry Main Street Market on December 13, 2025 (passed)

Redevelopment Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing. It will consider Resolution LRC 2025-14 to appropriate funds for the fiscal year 2026. Additional items include a tax‑abatement designation for an Economic Revitalization Area and several contract amendments for public‑works projects.

• Resolution LRC 2025-14 – 2026 Budget Resolution
• Resolution LRC‑2025‑15 – Economic Revitalization Area tax‑abatement recommendation
• GM Development Companies LLC – Public Works Campus BOT Agreement Amendment #4
• Kettelhut Construction, Inc. – City Hall Renovations CO#2
• William Charles Construction – Main Street Streetscape Phase VI CO#2

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and adopted the 2026 Budget Resolution. It also approved a tax‑abatement designation for LAMMCO’s expansion and several final change orders for ongoing public‑works projects. The board approved November 2025 claims totaling $1,047,321.14 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Budget Resolution for the Redevelopment Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Revitalization Area tax‑abatement resolution for LAMMCO (unanimous)
• Approved GM Development BOT Amendment #4 with final purchase price $22,456,334.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Kettelhut Construction change order credit $8,297.24 (unanimous)
• Approved William Charles Construction change order $6,702.93 (unanimous)
• Approved Atlas Excavating change order $8,187.68 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 claims of $1,047,321.14 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider Amendment No. 1 for 9th Street drainage and sidewalk improvements. It will also authorize advertising for 2026 utility emergency repairs and the Lafayette Steele Site road and intersection project. Several grant agreements from the 2025 opioid settlement are presented for approval, along with a park zoo primate complex amendment and a surplus fleet truck declaration.

• Amendment No. 1 – 9th Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements
• Permission to advertise 2026 City of Lafayette Utility Emergency Repairs
• Permission to advertise Lafayette Steele Site Road Construction and Intersection Improvement
• 2025 City of Lafayette Opioid Settlement Grant Awards to multiple community agencies
• Amendment #1 – Columbian Park Zoo Primate Complex Project

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts and agreements, including an amendment raising the 9th Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements contract to $653,075 and a $7,227,692 guaranteed‑maximum price amendment for the Columbian Park Zoo Primate Complex. It also approved permission to advertise upcoming utility and road construction projects, multiple funding agreements for food‑bank and senior‑service programs, a surplus‑vehicle declaration, and $4,559,027.49 in claims. Finally, the board approved a series of opioid settlement grant awards totaling over $500,000 for various community organizations.

• Approved Amendment #1 for 9th Street Drainage project, raising contract to $653,075
• Approved Amendment #1 for Columbian Park Zoo Primate Complex, setting GMP at $7,227,692
• Approved Permission to Advertise City of Lafayette Utility Emergency Repairs for 2026
• Approved Agreement with Food Finders Food Bank, funding $7,000
• Approved Agreement with Tippecanoe Senior Services for Meals on Wheels, funding $17,500
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for 2008 GMC Sierra pickup truck
• Approved Claims in the amount of $4,559,027.49
• Approved Opioid Settlement Grant Award to Lafayette School Corporation, $158,550

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 28, 2025 will consider approval of the prior meeting minutes, discuss new business, and receive reports from the Public Relations & Education Committee, District Committee, COA Committee, and staff. Public comments may be given in person or submitted by email before the meeting start time. The meeting will be livestreamed and archived on the City’s Agenda Center and YouTube channel.

• Approval of minutes
• New Business (unspecified)
• Public Relations & Education Committee Report
• District Committee Report
• COA Committee Report

Parks Board

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board will consider approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and approval of claims. It will vote on Resolution 25-05 establishing the 2026 holiday schedule. The board will also adopt the calendar of 2026 meeting dates and discuss communications matters.

• Approval of the minutes of the October 20, 2025 regular park board meeting
• Approval of claims
• Superintendent’s report
• Approval of Resolution 25-05, 2026 Holiday Schedule
• Adoption of 2026 Park Board meeting dates and communications agenda

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved General Fund, Non‑Reverting Fund, and Beautification Fund claims totaling $152,164.54. The board unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑05 setting the 2026 holiday schedule and published the 2026 meeting dates. The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 pm.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claim $138,225.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Reverting Fund claim $13,813.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Beautification Fund claim $125.52 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑05 for 2026 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Published 2026 Park Board meeting dates (no vote required)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:11 pm (motion carried)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session and received information authorized under Indiana Code § 5-14-1.5-5-6.1(b)(6). No other subjects were discussed and no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 sessions. It will consider two promotions from the prior year: Ian O’Shields to Lieutenant and Matthew Santerre to Sergeant. The board will also address items arising from the executive session, a departmental report, and a routine order item. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Approval of minutes – October 8, 2025 Executive and Regular Sessions
• Promotion of Ian O’Shields to Lieutenant – October 9, 2024
• Promotion of Matthew Santerre to Sergeant – October 9, 2024
• Action from Executive Session (unspecified)
• Report from Department (unspecified)

The commission approved the October 8, 2025 minutes. It made permanent the promotions of Lieutenant Ian O’Shields and Sergeant Matthew Santerre. The board affirmed the chief’s discipline determination for Officer Michael Ross. An executive session was scheduled for December 10, 2025 and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Promotion of Lieutenant Ian O’Shields made permanent (motion carried)
• Promotion of Sergeant Matthew Santerre made permanent (motion carried)
• Affirmed Chief’s summary discipline determination for Officer Michael Ross (motion carried)
• Scheduled executive session for December 10, 2025 to interview prospective officers
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider awarding contracts for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready mix.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 minutes
• Recommendation to award gravel, sand, limestone & soils contract
• Recommendation to award ready mix contract

The Joint Purchasing Board approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It approved a notice of award for crushed limestone to U.S. Aggregates Delphi Plant. It approved notice of award contracts for gravel aggregates to U.S. Aggregates Swisher Plant and Purdy Materials, Inc. It approved notice of award contracts for ready‑mix products to Smyrna Ready Mix, Irving Materials, Inc., Purdy Materials, Inc., and U.S. Aggregates Swisher Plant, and approved a notice of award for soils to Purdy Materials, Inc.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved notice of award to U.S. Aggregates Delphi Plant for crushed limestone (motion carried)
• Approved notice of award to U.S. Aggregates Swisher Plant and Purdy Materials, Inc. for gravel aggregates (motion carried)
• Approved notice of award to Smyrna Ready Mix, Irving Materials, Inc., Purdy Materials, Inc., and U.S. Aggregates Swisher Plant for ready‑mix products (motion carried)
• Approved notice of award to Purdy Materials, Inc. for soils (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a resolution to participate in the Motor Fuel Budgeting Program of the Indiana Bond Bank. It will also receive certificates of completion for the 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project, the N. 22nd Street Concrete Project, the Heath Street Concrete Project, and the 2025 Miller Addition CDBG Project. Amendments to agreements between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity for 2150 and 2160 Powder House Lane will be reviewed. A claims report for November 4, 2025 will be presented.

• Resolution 12-2025 recommending participation in the Motor Fuel Budgeting Program of the Indiana Bond Bank
• Certificate of Completion – 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project
• Certificate of Completion – N. 22nd Street Concrete Project
• Amendment #1 – Agreement between Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity for 2150 Powder House Lane
• Certificate of Substantial Completion – Three Packs Project

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved certificates of completion for four construction projects and the Three Packs project. It also approved a resolution to join the Indiana Bond Bank Motor Fuel Budgeting Program, and two $23,600 amendments to Habitat for Humanity agreements. Finally, the Board approved claims totaling $6,239,858.79.

• Approved Certificate of Completion for 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project (Passed)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for N. 22nd Street Concrete Project (Passed)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Heath Street Concrete Project (Passed)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for 2025 Miller Addition CDBG Project (Passed)
• Approved Resolution 12‑2025‑A to join Motor Fuel Budgeting Program (Passed)
• Approved Amendment #1 for 2150 Powder House Lane Habitat for Humanity agreement, adding $23,600 (Passed)
• Approved Amendment #1 for 2160 Powder House Lane Habitat for Humanity agreement, adding $23,600 (Passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $6,239,858.79 (Passed)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council will hold a second reading of several ordinances, including a fee for non‑emergency responses at residential care facilities and additional appropriation for the Park and Recreation Operating Fund. It will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance to rezone 2927 Union Street from R2 to ND. Resolutions will be considered to designate property as an Economic Revitalization Area with tax abatement and to join the Indiana Bond Bank motor‑fuel budgeting program.

• Ordinance 2025-40 – additional appropriation in the Park and Recreation Operating Fund (Fund #2040)
• Ordinance 2025-49 – implements a fee for non‑emergency responses and lift assistance at residential care facilities
• Ordinance 2025-51 – rezones 2927 Union Street from R2 to ND
• Resolution 2025-17 – designates property as an Economic Revitalization Area and approves a property tax abatement
• Resolution 2025-21 – authorizes participation in the Indiana Bond Bank Motor Fuel Budgeting Program

The council adopted several ordinances, notably a 6‑1 approval of a fee for non‑emergency fire responses and lift assistance. Additional measures approved include extra funding for parks, a repeal of housing standards, zoning changes, and an investment policy. Resolutions establishing the 2026 meeting calendar, economic revitalization tax abatements, and participation in the state motor‑fuel budgeting program were also passed unanimously.

• Ordinance 2025-49 (fee for non‑emergency fire responses) passed 6‑1
• Ordinance 2025-40 (additional appropriation for park & recreation fund) passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-50 (repeal and replace Chapter 13.03 Housing Standards) passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-51 (rezone 2927 Union St. from R2 to ND) passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-53 (adopt investment policy) passed 7‑0
• Resolution 2025-18 (2026 council meeting calendar) passed 7‑0
• Resolution 2025-20 (tax abatement deduction in ERA) passed 7‑0
• Resolution 2025-21 (participate in Indiana Bond Bank motor‑fuel budgeting program) passed 7‑0

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Finance Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and review payment claims. The board will consider payments to environmental and legal consultants.

• Claims for Keramida Environmental, Inc. for $13,517.07, $14,330.94, and $7,824.20
• Claims for Stuart & Branigin, LLP for $1,600.00 and $3,000.00
• Claim for Waste Management for $15,496.84
• Approval of July 22, 2025 minutes

The Tippecanoe County Local Environmental Response Financing Board approved the minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting. It approved six payment claims—three from Keramida Environmental, two from Stuart & Branigin, and one from Waste Management—each with the amounts listed in the record. The board also approved the 2026 calendar of meetings.

• Approved Keramida Environmental claim for $13,517.07 (motion carried)
• Approved Keramida Environmental claim for $14,330.94 (motion carried)
• Approved Keramida Environmental claim for $7,824.20 (motion carried)
• Approved Stuart & Branigin claim for $1,600.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Stuart & Branigin claim for $3,000.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Waste Management claim for $15,496.84 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 calendar of meetings (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve the minutes from the October 21 meeting and then discuss several new business items. Items include a subdivision variance request for the South Street right‑of‑way, a contract for the 2025 paving loop replacement project, and a recommendation to renew the landscape maintenance contract with Brightview Landscapes. The board will also address a surplus fleet declaration, claims, special event requests, and a code‑violation appeal.

• Subdivision variance request – Hinder Minor Subdivision, South Street right‑of‑way
• Contract – 2025 Paving Loop Replacement Project
• Recommendation to renew landscape maintenance contract with Brightview Landscapes
• Declaration of surplus property – fleet maintenance
• Special event request – Purdue University Holiday Reception

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved $4,747,132.11 in outstanding claims. It also approved a subdivision variance, a $26,700 paving contract, a $409,261.20 landscape‑maintenance contract renewal, and two special‑event requests. The appeal for a tall‑grass citation at 1324 Union Street was denied.

• Approved $4,747,132.11 in city claims (passed)
• Approved subdivision variance for Hinder Minor Subdivision on South Street (passed)
• Approved $26,700 Loop Replacement paving contract with Hawk Enterprises (passed)
• Approved $409,261.20 contract renewal for Brightview Landscapes landscape maintenance (passed)
• Approved declaration of surplus Ford Explorer vehicle (passed)
• Approved Purdue University Holiday Reception event request (passed)
• Approved Pearl Harbor Day event request (passed)
• Denied code‑violation appeal for Onyx Mining property at 1324 Union Street (denied)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its previous meeting, consider new business, and receive reports from the Public Relations & Education Committee, the District Committee, the COA Committee, and staff. It will also open a period for public comments, which may be submitted in person or by email before the meeting. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Approval of minutes
• Public Relations & Education Committee report
• District Committee report
• COA Committee report
• Staff report

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board will approve the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting. It will then conduct a bid opening for supplies of gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready‑mix concrete. The agenda includes a public comment period before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bid opening for gravel, sand, limestone, soils, and ready‑mix
• Public comment period

The Joint Purchasing Board approved the September 24, 2025 minutes. It then moved to take the presented bids under advisement for further review. The meeting was subsequently adjourned. No procurement contracts were awarded.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Took all presented bids under advisement for further review (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Redevelopment Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. It will review and decide on a lease renewal agreement with Vegan Cheese Lady, LLC for the property at 605 Main Street. The agenda also includes a director’s report, a claims item, and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes of the September 25, 2025 meeting
• Lease renewal agreement with Vegan Cheese Lady, LLC for 605 Main Street
• Director’s report
• Claims
• Public comment

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a lease renewal for Vegan Cheese Lady, LLC at 605 Main Street, keeping rent at $1,400 per month. Finally, the commission unanimously approved October 2025 claims totaling $2,882,151.87.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with Vegan Cheese Lady, LLC, 605 Main St – $1,400/month rent (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 claims of $2,882,151.87 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council meeting will approve minutes from prior meetings and conduct a second reading of several ordinances. These include Ordinance 2025-35 for the 2026 Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation budget, Ordinance 2025-36 for the city’s 2026 budget, and ordinances fixing salaries for appointed officers, police and fire personnel, and elected officials for 2026. Public comment will be allowed on the ordinances and on any other issues at the end of the meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-35 – appropriates money for the 2026 GLPTC budget as required by Indiana Code 6-1.1-17-20
• Ordinance 2025-36 – appropriates funds for the City of Lafayette’s fiscal year 2026 budget, covering departmental expenses and outstanding obligations
• Ordinance 2025-37 – fixes salaries for appointed officers and employees (excluding police and fire) for 2026
• Ordinance 2025-38 – fixes salaries for police and fire department members for 2026
• Ordinance 2025-39 – fixes salaries for elected officials for 2026

The Lafayette Common Council approved the minutes from the October 6 and October 9 meetings by unanimous voice votes. The council then passed several ordinances on second and final reading: the 2026 GLPTC budget (Ordinance 2025-35), the overall 2026 city budget (Ordinance 2025-36, amended), and salary fixes for city employees, police/fire officers, and elected officials (Ordinances 2025-37, 2025-38, 2025-39). All votes were roll‑call, with five ordinances passing 7‑0 and one passing 6‑1. The meeting adjourned at 5:13 PM.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 9 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Ordinance 2025-35 (2026 GLPTC budget) passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-36 (2026 city budget) amendment passed 7‑0
• Amended Ordinance 2025-36 passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-37 (city employee salaries) passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-38 (police and fire salaries) passed 7‑0
• Ordinance 2025-39 (elected official salaries) passed 6‑1

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items in its October 21, 2025 meeting. Items include a historic demolition at 9 North 10th Street, contracts for the Greenbush Street concrete project and a road crack sealing contract, and a change order for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. The board will also act on resolutions accepting a tax sale certificate from Tippecanoe County and the transfer of a 2005 Dodge Caravan from the county, as well as surplus property declarations for police department vehicles.

• Historic demolition – 9 North 10th Street (Demo Packet)
• Contract – 2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project – PH2
• Contract – 2025 Road Crack Sealing
• Change Order No. 1 – Lead Service Line Replacement Project
• Resolution 10‑2025 (Accepting assignment of tax sale certificate from Tippecanoe County)

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $4,569,276.43. It also approved a waiver of the 60‑day waiting period for a historic demolition permit at 9 N. 10th Street, contracts for the Greenbush Street concrete project ($141,741) and a road crack‑sealing project ($228,034.25), a change order extending the lead service line replacement project, and resolutions to accept a vehicle transfer and declare surplus police and parking equipment.

• Approved $4,569,276.43 in city claims (passed)
• Approved waiver of 60‑day waiting period for Historic Demolition Permit at 9 N. 10th St (passed)
• Approved contract with Dixon Construction for Greenbush Street Concrete Project Phase 2, $141,741 (passed)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Greenbush Street Concrete Project Phase 2 (passed)
• Approved contract with Pavement Solutions, Inc. for Road Crack Sealing Project, $228,034.25 (passed)
• Approved Change Order #1 extending Lead Service Line Replacement Project to April 3 2026 (passed)
• Approved Resolution 11‑2025 to accept transfer of 2005 Dodge Caravan from Tippecanoe County (passed)
• Approved declarations of surplus property for Police Department (2005 Dodge Caravan) and Parking Operations (2011 John Deere Gator, 2011 Boss Snowplow) (passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tippecanoe County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider variance requests for side setbacks, building coverage, and sign area at properties including 1412 Morton St and 620 Central Ave. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and appointments for the board.

• Variance request for 19’ rear setback at 80 Collins Dr
• Multiple setbacks and coverage requests for 1412 Morton St
• Sign area variance requests for property at Veterans Memorial Pkwy and Concord Rd
• Variance request for 620 Central Ave
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple variances for Meijer Stores Limited Partnership at the southeast corner of Veterans Memorial Pkwy and Concord Rd, allowing fewer parking spaces, an extra loading berth, and larger sign areas. The board also granted all requested setbacks for Tippecanoe Land Holding, a rear‑setback variance for Janet Yoakum, and side‑setback variances for a deck on 620 Central Ave. All motions were adopted by unanimous voice or ballot votes.

• Tippecanoe Land Holding Inc. side and front setbacks and building coverage granted (4‑0)
• Janet L. Yoakum rear‑setback variance granted (4‑0)
• Central Ave deck side and rear setbacks granted (4‑0)
• Meijer Stores parking spaces (539) granted (4‑0)
• Meijer Stores loading berths (6) granted (4‑0)
• Meijer Stores total sign area (1,189.93 SF) granted (4‑0)
• Meijer Stores gas‑station sign area (309.2 SF) granted (4‑0)
• Meijer Stores freestanding sign areas (99.1 SF and 105.7 SF) granted (4‑0)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Park and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget. The board will also consider a declaration of surplus property.

• Resolution 25-04, 2026 General Fund Operating Budget
• Declaration of Surplus Property

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from its September 15 meeting. It authorized General Fund, Non‑Reverting Fund and Bond Fund claims totaling $310,723.94. The board also adopted the General Fund Operating Budget (Resolution 25‑04) and approved a Declaration of Surplus Property.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved General Fund Claims $51,331.41, Non‑Reverting Fund Claims $97,472.53, Bond Fund Claims $161,920.00 total $310,723.94 (unanimously)
• Approved General Fund Operating Budget (Resolution 25‑04)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property (unanimously)

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission will approve the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting (the July meeting was cancelled). It will also adopt the 2026 schedule of commission meeting dates. Two petitions will be considered to add a handicapped parking space at 440 S. 3rd Street and at 134 S. 31st Street. The commission will receive a Parking Operations staff report and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting (July meeting cancelled)
• Approve 2026 schedule of Parking Commission meeting dates
• Petition to install one handicapped parking space at 440 S. 3rd Street (Gary Brouillard)
• Petition to install one handicapped parking space at 134 S. 31st Street (Ahmadi Begum)
• Parking Operations staff report

The Lafayette Parking Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2026 schedule of Parking Commission meetings. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved the installation of one handicap parking space at 440 S. 3rd Street and one at 134 S. 31st Street.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Parking Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved handicap parking space at 440 S. 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved handicap parking space at 134 S. 31st Street (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss a potential merger with another body. Members will also review social media outreach plans and brochure distribution locations.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of a potential merger
• Review of social media outreach schedule
• Distribution of brochures to local agencies
• Meeting in Board of Works Conference Room 225

The commission approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting after Alvin Raines motioned and Cassie Wade seconded. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting also included updates on a potential merger with West Lafayette HRC and outreach plans, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Traffic Commission

The Lafayette Traffic Commission is meeting to consider reducing speed limits to 35 mph at two locations. The body will also discuss speeding concerns in the Perrin Neighborhood and on S 22nd Street.

• Proposed speed limit reduction to 35 mph on Haggerty Lane between SR 38 and Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Proposed speed limit reduction to 35 mph on CR 450 E south of US 52
• Discussion of speeding in the Perrin Neighborhood
• Discussion of speeding on S 22nd Street

The Traffic Commission approved the previous meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to lower the speed limit on Haggerty Lane to 35 mph. It also approved a reduction on County Road 450 East to 35 mph, with an adjacent section set to 45 mph. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Haggerty Lane to 35 mph (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on County Road 450 East to 35 mph; adjacent section to 45 mph (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the 2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project, Phase 2. It will also consider quotes for 2025 road crack sealing, a lease renewal for the Almost Home Humane Society, and a declaration of surplus property for the Police Department. Additional items include review of claims and several special event requests.

• Bid opening for 2025 Greenbush Street Concrete Project, Phase 2
• Quotes under advisement for 2025 Road Crack Sealing
• Addendum #3 lease renewal for Almost Home Humane Society
• Declaration of surplus property for Police Department
• Special event requests: Greater Lafayette Indivisible March, Jeff High School Marching Band Contest, 2025 Christmas Parade

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting and placed the Greenbush Street Concrete Project bids under advisement. It approved an addendum renewing the Almost Home Humane Society lease through 2031, declared surplus police vehicles, and authorized payment of $5,076,035.36 in claims. Several special event requests and the 2026 holiday schedule were also approved.

• Approved October 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Placed Greenbush Street Concrete Project Phase 2 bids under advisement
• Approved Addendum #3 lease renewal for Almost Home Humane Society (1705 2nd St.)
• Approved declaration of surplus police vehicles (1998 Ford Ranger, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2007 GM Yukon)
• Approved claims payment of $5,076,035.63
• Approved Special Event Request for Greater Lafayette Indivisible March (Oct 18, 2025)
• Approved Special Event Request for Jeff High School Marching Band Contest (Oct 18, 2025)
• Approved 2026 Holiday Schedule

City Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on five ordinances regarding 2026 fiscal planning. The meeting focuses on budget appropriations and salary settings for city employees and officials.

• Ordinance 2025-35: 2026 Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation budget
• Ordinance 2025-36: 2026 City Government budget appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-37: 2026 salaries for appointed officers and employees
• Ordinance 2025-38: 2026 salaries for police and fire POLE members
• Ordinance 2025-39: 2026 salaries for elected officials

The Lafayette Common Council met for a public hearing on five ordinances covering the 2026 GLPTC budget, the city budget, and salary schedules for city employees, police/fire officers, and elected officials. No public comments were received and no votes were recorded on any ordinance. The council adjourned at 5:04 PM.

Police Merit Board

The board held an executive session where it received information and interviewed employees for an officer position under Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other matters were discussed and no decisions were made.

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meetings. The board will consider old business and new business items, including an action from the executive session, a report from the police department, and a review of discipline cases. The next regular session is scheduled for November 12, 2025, with a possible executive session to be determined.

• Approve September 10, 2025 executive and regular session minutes
• Action from executive session
• Report from Police Department
• Review of discipline cases
• Schedule next regular session for November 12, 2025

The board approved the September 10 minutes. It extended Officer Bryan Winkel’s probation by 30 days, tabled a disciplinary review until the November 12 meeting, and approved conditional employment for Marcus Gray, Trevor Hayes, Jason Keown, and Conner Morgan. An executive session was scheduled for November 12 to discuss a job performance evaluation.

• Approved September 10 minutes (motion carried)
• Extended Officer Bryan Winkel’s probationary period by 30 days (motion carried)
• Tabled disciplinary review to November 12 meeting (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Marcus Gray, Trevor Hayes, Jason Keown, and Conner Morgan (motion carried)
• Scheduled executive session for November 12 to discuss employee performance evaluation (notice given)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider a change order for the demolition of a house at N. 13th Street. It will also discuss a utility service agreement and its addendum with Vita Lifestyle Lafayette, LLC. Additional items include declarations of surplus and worthless fleet property, a claims report, and a special event request for the Monster Mash on the Wabash.

• Change Order #1-11 for N. 13th Street house demolition
• Utility Service Agreement with Vita Lifestyle Lafayette, LLC
• Addendum #1 to the Vita Lifestyle utility agreement
• Declaration of Surplus Property – Fleet Maintenance
• Declaration of Worthless Property – Fleet Maintenance

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $3,674,101.07 claim package. It also approved a $2,080 change order for the 11 N. 13th Street house demolition, a utility service agreement for the 26‑acre Vita Lifestyle development, and an addendum for its first lot. Declarations of surplus and worthless fleet vehicles were approved, and a special event on the Wabash River was authorized.

• Approved $3,674,101.07 city claims (Passed)
• Approved Change Order #1-11 for 11 N. 13th St. demolition, increasing contract to $94,080 (Passed)
• Approved Utility Service Agreement for Vita Lifestyle Lafayette, LLC (26 acres) (Passed)
• Approved Addendum #1 for Vita Lifestyle Lot 1, 22 acres (Passed)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for a 2004 Chevrolet C2500HD truck (Passed)
• Approved Declaration of Worthless Property for four fleet vehicles (Passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for Monster Mash on the Wabash, Oct 25, 2025 (Passed)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council will consider a series of ordinances, including the 2026 budget for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation and the citywide budget for fiscal year 2026. Salary ordinances will set compensation for appointed officers, sworn protective personnel, and elected officials for 2026. Several zoning amendments and a new fee ordinance for residential care facilities are also on the agenda. The council will also vote on a resolution approving an interlocal agreement for the S. 9th St Bridge.

• Ordinance 2025-35 – appropriates money for the 2026 GLPTC budget
• Ordinance 2025-36 – appropriates funds for the city’s 2026 budget
• Ordinance 2025-34 – amends the Oppenheimer House Conservation District at 604 S. 6th St.
• Ordinance 2025-43 – rezones property at Burr Swezey Dr. from I3 to GB
• Ordinance 2025-49 – implements a fee for non‑emergency responses at residential care facilities

The Lafayette Common Council adopted the 2026 city and public‑transportation budgets and approved 3% salary increases for civilian staff, police/fire officers, and elected officials. It also passed a fee ordinance for non‑emergency lift‑assist calls, an interlocal agreement for the S. 9th St bridge, and a resolution designating an Economic Revitalization Area with a property‑tax abatement. A public hearing was scheduled for November 3, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-34 (Conservation District amendment) passed 8‑0
• Ordinance 2025-35 (2026 GLPTC budget) passed 8‑0 first reading
• Ordinance 2025-36 (2026 City budget) passed 8‑0 first reading
• Ordinance 2025-39 (Elected officials' salaries) passed 7‑1
• Ordinance 2025-49 (Fee for non‑emergency lift‑assist calls) passed 6‑2
• Resolution 2025-16 (Interlocal agreement for S. 9th St bridge) passed 8‑0
• Resolution 2025-17 (Economic Revitalization Area and tax abatement) passed 8‑0
• Public hearing set for Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will open sealed quotes for 2025 road crack sealing and discuss several contracts. It will consider an engineering construction inspection contract for S 9th Street from Brick ‘N’ Wood to Veterans Memorial Parkway. It will also review water‑works cleaning and inspection contracts for elevated tanks on Haggerty Lane, Plaza South, Fairgrounds and Union Street, and for reservoirs in Columbian Park and Murdock Park. Additional items include claims, special event requests, and a proclamation for National Service Dog Month.

• Sealed quotes for 2025 road crack sealing
• Construction inspection contract for S 9th Street from Brick ‘N’ Wood to Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Cleaning and inspection contract for Haggerty Lane, Plaza South, Fairgrounds and Union Street elevated tanks
• Cleaning and inspection contract for Columbian Park and Murdock Park reservoirs
• Special event requests: Coffee and Cars; Cops and Goblins Trunk or Treat

The Board approved the September 23 minutes and took the 2025 road crack‑sealing quote under advisement. It approved the S. 9th Street construction inspection contract and two water‑works cleaning and inspection contracts, followed by a notice to proceed for those contracts. The Board also approved $1,021,020.75 in claims and authorized two special events scheduled for October.

• Approved September 23 minutes (motion passed)
• Took $228,034.25 road crack‑sealing quote under advisement (motion passed)
• Approved S. 9th Street construction inspection contract with Butler, Fairman & Seufert (motion passed)
• Approved cleaning and inspection contract for Haggerty Lane, Plaza South, Fairgrounds and Union Street tanks with Midco Diving & Marine Services for $31,944.00 (motion passed)
• Approved cleaning and inspection contract for Columbian Park and Murdock Park reservoirs with Midco Diving & Marine Services for $31,944.00 (motion passed)
• Approved notice to proceed for the above water‑works contracts (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $1,021,020.75 (motion passed)
• Approved special event "Coffee & Cars" on Oct 4, 2025 (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review several committee reports, discuss the Preserving Historic Places Conference, and consider the proposed replacement of 18 windows on the front and rear of the building at 521‑525 Main Street. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• 521‑525 Main Street – Proposed replacement of 18 windows on front and rear of building
• Public Relations & Education Committee Report
• Preserving Historic Places Conference
• District Committee Report
• COA Committee Report

The commission unanimously approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the application to replace ten front and eight rear windows at 521‑525 Main Street with Marvin Cashmere Clad windows. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved window replacement at 521‑525 Main St (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission will discuss designating an Economic Revitalization Area and approving tax abatements for Bioglycols LLC. The body is also reviewing construction agreements and a retail lease renewal.

• Resolution LRC-2025-12: Tax abatement for Bioglycols LLC real property
• Resolution LRC-2025-13: Tax abatement for Bioglycols LLC personal property
• William Charles Construction: Main Street Streetscape Ph VI CO #1
• Micro Retail Lease Renewal: Lafayette Urban Enterprise Association at 619 Columbia St.
• Butler, Fairman And Seufert, Inc.: South Street Railroad Crossing Project Supplemental Agreement #2

The commission unanimously approved Resolution LRC-2025-12, creating an Economic Revitalization Area and a ten‑year real‑property tax abatement for Bioglycols LLC's new Bio‑MEG facility. It also approved Resolution LRC-2025-13, granting a ten‑year personal‑property tax abatement for the same project. Additional items approved included a $28,155.55 change order for the Main Street Streetscape Phase VI, a lease renewal for the micro‑retail space at 619 Columbia St., a $314,800 supplemental agreement for the South Street Railroad Crossing project, and September claims totaling $4,816,249.88.

• Approved Resolution LRC-2025-12 establishing ERA and real‑property tax abatement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2025-13 for personal‑property tax abatement (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street Streetscape Phase VI change order #1 for $28,155.55 (unanimous)
• Approved micro‑retail lease renewal at 619 Columbia St. (unanimous)
• Approved BF&S supplemental agreement #2 for $314,800 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 claims of $4,816,249.88 (unanimous)

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board will approve the minutes from its March 31, 2025 meeting. It will discuss granting permission to advertise gravel, sand, limestone, soils and ready‑mix products. It will also discuss granting permission to advertise asphalt and bituminous‑coated aggregate. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from March 31, 2025 meeting
• Consider permission to advertise gravel, sand, limestone, soils and ready‑mix
• Consider permission to advertise asphalt and bituminous‑coated aggregate

The Joint Purchasing Board approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It approved a Permission to Advertise for Gravel, Sand, Limestone & Soils plus Ready Mix, with a tentative first publication date of October 10, 2025. It also approved a Permission to Advertise for Asphalt and Bituminous‑Coated Aggregate, with a tentative first publication date of February 20, 2026.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Permission to Advertise – Gravel, Sand, Limestone & Soils + Ready Mix (tentative publication Oct 10, 2025)
• Approved Permission to Advertise – Asphalt and Bituminous‑Coated Aggregate (tentative publication Feb 20, 2026)

Board of Works

The Board will approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss the Police Department’s Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Contract for 2025. The board will also review the claims submitted on September 23, 2025.

• Approve September 16, 2025 minutes (09162025.pdf)
• Consider Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Contract 2025 (Police Department)
• Review Claims 9/23/2025 (Claims 09232025.pdf)
• Permit list for the preceding month available online at the City’s Document Center

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the September 16 meeting. It also approved a Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Contract that sets aside $319,272.98 for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities. Finally, the Board approved claims totaling $5,476,716.13.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Contract ($319,272.98)
• Approved claims totaling $5,476,716.13

Hearing Authority

The Lafayette Hearing Authority will meet to consider orders for demolition and repairs at several properties. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 minutes
• Hearing on demolition order for 101 Park Avenue
• Hearing on demolition order for 1307 Washington Street
• Hearing on vacate and repair order for 304 S. 6th Street

The Hearing Authority approved the July 15, 2025 minutes. It affirmed the demolition order for the garage at 101 Park Avenue and the demolition order for the unsafe property at 1307 Washington Street. It also affirmed the order to vacate the premises and repair the staircase at 304 S. 6th Street. All motions were carried.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Affirmed demolition order for 101 Park Avenue garage (motion carried)
• Affirmed demolition order for 1307 Washington Street property (motion carried)
• Affirmed order to vacate premises and repair staircase at 304 S. 6th Street (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to discuss engineering contracts and claims. The primary item of new business involves the 2025 Small Concrete Projects.

• Contract for 2025 Small Concrete Projects
• Notice To Proceed for 2025 Small Concrete Projects
• Claims for 9/16/2025

The Board approved the September 9 meeting minutes. It approved an $87,954 contract with Dixon Construction for small concrete projects and authorized a notice to proceed for those projects. The Board also approved $1,223,050.67 in various city claims.

• Approved September 9 minutes (passed)
• Approved $87,954 small concrete contract with Dixon Construction (passed)
• Approved notice to proceed for 2025 small concrete projects (passed)
• Approved $1,223,050.67 in city claims (passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss a series of variance requests that seek relief from lot‑area, width, setback, and building‑coverage requirements for properties on 13th St, 18th St, Elizabeth St, and other locations. The agenda also includes sign‑area variances for Armor Construction at 3796 South St and for two Wawa stores on US Hwy 52 S and South St. All items are presented for the board’s decision.

• 2025-13 Brian Knoj – variances for lot area, width, and building coverage at 19 03 N 13th St
• 2025-19 Stanley E Felix – 3‑ft side‑setback variance at 18 N 21st St
• 2025-24 Armor Construction LLC – sign‑area variance to 278 SF (max 165 SF) at 3796 South St
• 2025-25 Wawa Store #7416 – sign‑area variance to 495.83 SF (max 383 SF) at 3490 US Hwy 52 S
• 2025-26 Wawa Store #7418 – sign‑area variance to 416.61 SF and 10‑ft freestanding sign setback at 3790 South St

The Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple variance petitions for several properties, granting each request by unanimous ballot. All five requests for Brian Knoy, a deck setback for Stanley Felix, twelve variances for Whitney Property, three variances for Tippecanoe Land Holding, and sign‑area variances for Armor Construction and two Wawa stores were approved. One petition was continued to the October hearing.

• 2025-13 (Brian Knoy) – all five variance requests granted (4‑0 vote)
• 2025-19 (Stanley Felix) – 3‑ft side‑setback variance for deck granted (4‑0 vote)
• 2025-20 (Whitney Property) – twelve variances for lot size, setbacks, and building coverage granted (4‑0 each)
• 2025-22 (Tippecanoe Land Holding) – three variances for setbacks and building coverage granted (4‑0 each)
• 2025-24 (Armor Construction) – sign‑area variance to 278 SF approved (4‑0 vote)
• 2025-25 (Wawa Store #7416) – sign‑area variance to 495.83 SF approved (4‑0 vote)
• 2025-26 (Wawa Store #7418) – sign‑area variance to 416.61 SF and 10‑ft sign setback approved (4‑0 vote)
• 2025-23 (Tippecanoe Land Holding) – petition continued to October hearing (unanimous voice vote)

Parks Board

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting, approve outstanding claims, hear the superintendent’s report, and discuss board and public communications before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the August 25, 2025 regular park board meeting
• Approve claims
• Superintendent’s report
• Communications updates (board, public, written)
• Adjourn the meeting

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved General Fund Claims of $368,455.99, Non‑Reverting Fund Claims of $51,787.71, and Beautification Fund Claims of $1,565.46, totaling $420,243.70. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved General Fund Claims of $368,455.99 (unanimously)
• Approved Non‑Reverting Fund Claims of $51,787.71 (unanimously)
• Approved Beautification Fund Claims of $1,565.46 (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:16 pm (unanimously)

Police Merit Board

The commission received information and discussed job performance evaluations of individual employees under Indiana Code §5-14-1.5-5-6.1(b)(9). No other subjects were addressed. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this executive session.

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission will approve minutes from the August 12 and August 13, 2025 sessions, consider the promotion of Nathan Stoneking to sergeant, and address items arising from the executive session and a department report.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025 executive and regular session
• Approve minutes from August 13, 2025 executive and regular session
• Consider promotion of Nathan Stoneking to Sergeant
• Action from Executive Session (new business)
• Report from Department (new business)

The board approved the minutes from August 12 and August 13, 2025. It made Sergeant Nathan Stoneking's promotion permanent. It extended the probationary periods for four officers as specified. An executive session was scheduled for October 8, 2025 to interview prospective officers.

• Approved minutes of August 12 and August 13, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved permanent promotion of Sergeant Nathan Stoneking (motion carried)
• Extended Officer Jose Dominguez and Officer Arantza Crosby probation by 30 days (motion carried)
• Extended Officer Christian Riggs and Officer Casey Mogle probation by 90 days (motion carried)
• Scheduled executive session for October 8, 2025 to interview prospective officers (notice given)
• Adjourned the regular session (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider renewing a contract for the 2025 Digester Interior Sealing Project and a change order for McCaw Park Phase 2 Improvements. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes, claims, and special event requests.

• Contract-Renew 2025 Digester Interior Sealing Project
• Change Order #1-McCaw Park Phase 2 Improvements Project
• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Animal Control Appeal Hearing -Danica Payne
• Special Event Requests: Bauer's Backyard BBQ, Star City Nights Festival

The Board approved $4,565,170.07 in claims. It also approved a $219,000 contract renewal for the Digester Interior Sealing Project, a $18,596 change order for McCaw Park Phase 2, and notices to proceed on those projects. Four special event requests and a banner request were approved, while the appeal to return the dog Chevy was denied.

• Approved $4,565,170.07 claims (unanimous)
• Approved $219,000 Digester Interior Sealing contract renewal
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Digester Interior Sealing project
• Approved $18,596 Change Order #1 for McCaw Park Phase 2 improvements
• Approved special event: Bauer’s Backyard BBQ (Sept 12)
• Approved special event: Star City Nights Festival (Sept 26)
• Approved banner request for Wolf Park (Nov 11‑23)
• Denied appeal to return dog Chevy

City Council

The council approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes and passed several ordinances, including a 5‑4 adoption of the chicken‑keeping amendment (Ordinance 2025‑30) and unanimous approvals of water‑utility rate changes (Ordinance 2025‑31), waterworks construction and bond issuance (Ordinance 2025‑32), a zoning change for transitional housing (Ordinance 2025‑33), and a conservation‑district amendment (Ordinance 2025‑34). It also adopted Resolution 2025‑15 to cooperate on redeveloping the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge and set a public hearing for the 2026 city and GLPTC budgets.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑30 (chicken ordinance amendment) 5‑4
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑31 (water rates) 8‑0 (as amended)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑32 (waterworks construction & bonds) 8‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑33 (zoning for transitional housing) 8‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑34 (conservation district amendment) 8‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑15 (John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge redevelopment) 8‑0
• Set public hearing for 2026 budget (motion passed)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts and task orders, including an amendment to Task Order #3 for $10,000, Task Order #8 for $58,000, Task Order #9 for $45,000, and a Durkees Pond drainage contract for $23,700. It also approved city claims totaling $4,527,454.96 and two special event requests. All items were passed by the Board.

• Approved Amendment #2 to Task Order #3 ($10,000) – passed
• Approved Task Order #8 for smoke testing ($58,000) – passed
• Approved Task Order #9 for sewer rehabilitation ($45,000) – passed
• Approved Durkees Pond drainage contract ($23,700) – passed
• Approved city claims totaling $4,527,454.96 – passed
• Approved Isaiah 117 House ribbon‑cutting event request – passed
• Approved Lafayette Urban Ministry press conference event request – passed

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution LRC-2025-09, LRC-2025-10, and LRC-2025-11, each confirming parcel removals and reallocations to improve tax‑increment financing for the McCarty Lane, Creasy Lane, and Twyckenham districts. The board also approved several contract amendments and a $3,119,515.93 claim, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution LRC-2025-09 confirming parcel changes for the Vita Lifestyle senior housing project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2025-10 confirming parcel changes to the Creasy Lane allocation area (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution LRC-2025-11 confirming parcel changes in the Twyckenham allocation area (unanimous)
• Approved V3 Companies supplement for McCarty Lane roadway improvements, adding $89,700 (total $236,700) (unanimous)
• Approved RQAW Corporation historic structures survey update, cost not to exceed $22,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Milestone Contractors deduction of $25,575, reducing contract to $1,827,805.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Christopher B. Burke Engineering amendment for Upper Elliott Ditch Phase 1, $585,000 (total fee $797,000) (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 claims totaling $3,119,515.93 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety will review several contracts and award recommendations. Discussion items include infrastructure maintenance, software licensing, and grant distributions.

• Demolition contract for 2690 Poland Hill Road, Lafayette
• Crack Seal 2025 contract with Pavement Solutions
• Microsoft Software Licensing 2025 award recommendation
• 2025 Opioid Settlement Grant Distribution RFA
• Renew 2025 Digester Interior Sealing Project quote

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting and authorized several contracts and expenditures, including a $825,078.33 Microsoft software licensing award and an $18,000 demolition contract for 2690 Poland Hill Road. It also approved the release of the 2025 Opioid Settlement Grant Request for Applications, a $5,974,548.03 claim payment, and a special event request for MDA Fill the Boot. The Contract‑Crack Seal 2025 item was removed from the agenda.

• Approved August 19 minutes (passed)
• Approved Microsoft Software Licensing 2025 award to SoftChoice, $825,078.33 (passed)
• Approved demolition contract for 2690 Poland Hill Rd with Crowl Earthwork, $18,000.00 (passed)
• Removed Contract‑Crack Seal 2025 from agenda (removed)
• Approved 2025 Opioid Settlement Grant Distribution RFA (passed)
• Approved claims payment of $5,974,548.03 (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for MDA Fill the Boot (passed)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting. It approved General Fund, Non‑Reverting Fund, Beautification Fund and Bond Fund claims totaling $46,755.64. The board also approved a Declaration of Surplus Property. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claim of $31,817.77 (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Reverting Fund claim of $6,472.41 (unanimous)
• Approved Beautification Fund claim of $1,565.46 (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Fund claim of $6,900.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It accepted the Microsoft software licensing bids for further review, approved surplus and worthless property declarations, authorized payment of $3,665,073.43 in claims, and approved a special transportation event scheduled for September 20, 2025.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (passed)
• Took Microsoft Software Licensing 2025 bids under advisement (passed)
• Approved surplus property declaration for Lafayette Fire Department generator (passed)
• Approved worthless property declaration for Lafayette Renew pump (passed)
• Approved claims totaling $3,665,073.43 (passed)
• Approved special event request for Hands on Transportation on Sept 20, 2025 (passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lafayette Division of the Tippecanoe County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests and approve meeting minutes. The board will also hear disclosures regarding appointing authority.

• Variance for 2' side setback at 658 Perrin Ave
• Variance for 278 SF sign area at 2725 S Creasy Ln
• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Appointing Authority Disclosure
• Current terms for board members Bogan, Murray, Smith, Roswarski, and Collier

The Board approved the minutes from the prior meeting by unanimous voice vote. It granted a 2‑foot side‑setback variance for 658 Perrin Ave (3‑0 vote). It also granted a sign‑area variance for 2725 S Greasy Ln, allowing 278 sf instead of the 154 sf limit (3‑0 vote). No other business was taken.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted 2' side‑setback variance for 658 Perrin Ave (3 yes, 0 no)
• Granted sign‑area variance for 2725 S Greasy Ln, 278 sf (3 yes, 0 no)

Police Merit Board

The Police Civil Service Commission held an executive session on August 13, 2025. Members received information about and interviewed prospective officer candidates as required by Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other matters were discussed.

Police Merit Board

The board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It approved a motion to offer conditional employment to Justin Dickison and Matthew Everett. The board noted there will be no executive session for the September meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved conditional employment for Justin Dickison (motion carried)
• Approved conditional employment for Matthew Everett (motion carried)
• Noted no executive session for September meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Police Merit Board

The commission received information and interviewed candidates for the Sergeant position as required by Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other matters were discussed, and no decisions or votes were recorded.

Police Merit Board

The board approved the promotion of Detective Adam Ransom, Officer Kent Hesher, and Officer David Chapman to the rank of Sergeant. The motion was carried without a recorded vote count. The meeting was then adjourned by a second motion that also carried.

• Promoted Detective Adam Ransom, Officer Kent Hesher, and Officer David Chapman to Sergeant (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It approved three special event requests (Back‑to‑School Celebration & Health Fair, German Fest) and a banner amendment, and it approved city claims totaling $6,755,947.48. The Back‑to‑School event item was removed from the agenda table.

• Approved August 5 minutes (passed)
• Removed Back‑to‑School event item from agenda table (removed)
• Approved Back‑to‑School Celebration & Health Fair special event (passed)
• Approved city claims of $6,755,947.48 (passed)
• Approved Amendment #2 to Columbia Street Banner Application (passed)
• Approved German Fest special event request (passed)

Parks Board

The board will meet to approve claims and review the Superintendent's report. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved General Fund claims of $26,979.68, Non‑Reverting Fund claims of $37,640.83, Beautification Fund claims of $207.33, and Bond Fund claims of $27,000, totaling $91,827.84.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fund claims totaling $91,827.84 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved several contracts and financial items, including a utility service agreement with Bex Farms and its addendum, an amendment to the Senior Home Assistance Repair Program, a surplus IT property declaration, and claims totaling over $1 million. It also approved a Pure Barre pop‑up class event on the John T. Myers Bridge. The Back to School Celebration & Health Fair request was tabled.

• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting (passed)
• Approved Utility Service Agreement with Bex Farms, Inc ($75,702.00) (passed)
• Approved Addendum #1 for the Bex Farms agreement ($262,003.00) (passed)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Senior Home Assistance Repair Program ($3,548.32) (passed)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for Information Technology (passed)
• Approved Claims totaling $1,002,615.96 (passed)
• Tabled Back to School Celebration & Health Fair request (tabled)
• Approved Pure Barre Pop‑Up Class on John T. Myers Bridge (passed)

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 2025-25, allocating local option highway user tax (County Wheel Tax) funds, and Ordinance 2025-26, providing additional appropriation for the motor vehicle highway‑restricted fund, both by unanimous 8‑0 votes. It also adopted several zoning changes, an amendment to the chicken ordinance, and new waterworks rates and bond measures, with votes ranging from unanimous to 5‑3. One rezoning proposal (Ordinance 2025-27) was tabled. All listed resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Ordinance 2025-25 passed 8-0 (second and final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-26 passed 8-0 (second and final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-27 tabled 7-1 (first and final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-29 passed 8-0 (first and final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-30 passed 5-3 (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-31 passed 8-0 (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-32 passed 8-0 (first reading)
• Resolution 2025-11 passed 8-0 (first and final reading)

Board of Works

The Board approved the July 22 minutes and approved several items, including a Microsoft advertising permission, surplus property disposals for the Police and IT departments, $5,889,628.94 in city claims, a fire department 5K fundraiser, and a German Fest banner. The Utility Service Agreement with Bex Farms, Inc. and its addendum were tabled until next week.

• Approved July 22 minutes (passed)
• Tabled Utility Service Agreement‑Bex Farms, Inc (postponed)
• Approved Permission to Advertise Microsoft Software Licensing 2025 (passed)
• Approved Police Department surplus vehicle declaration (passed)
• Approved IT Department surplus monitor declaration (passed)
• Approved $5,889,628.94 in city claims (passed)
• Approved Lafayette Fire Support 5K Run/Walk fundraiser (passed)
• Approved German Fest banner request (passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the designation of the Centennial/604 N 6" Street Conservation District for the Oppenheimer House. It approved LED rope lights and smaller canned lights for 128 N. 3rd Street (Something Sweet Candy Shop) and approved new alley lighting with jelly‑jar sconces and string lights between Columbia and Main Streets. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Centennial/604 N 6" Street Conservation District designation (unanimous)
• Approved LED rope lights and smaller canned lights for 128 N. 3rd Street storefront (unanimous)
• Approved alley lighting with jelly‑jar sconces and string lights between Columbia and Main Streets (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved General Fund claims of $52,321.00, Non‑Reverting Fund claims of $25,733.88, and Beautification Fund claims of $957.84, for a total of $79,021.72. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claim $52,321.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Reverting Fund claim $25,733.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Beautification Fund claim $957.84 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:14 p.m. (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It approved a Grounded Solutions Network agreement to support a Community Land Trust, with a cost not to exceed $40,000. The commission approved two change orders for the Park East Boulevard project, adding $56,415.45 and $16,619.00 to the contract. It also approved July 2025 claims totaling $10,053,944.51.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Grounded Solutions Network agreement (up to $40,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Atlas Excavating CO#6 change order $56,415.45, new contract $21,532,474.28 (unanimous)
• Approved Atlas Excavating CO#7 change order $16,619.00, new contract $21,552,093.28 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 claims $10,053,944.51 (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission identified the interlocal agreement as the chosen method for a common complaint form and transfer process, pending signatures from mayors, county council and city council. No formal vote on the agreement was recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was seconded and approved.

• Identified interlocal agreement as the path forward (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

The board approved several consulting claims from Keramida Environmental and Stuart & Branigin. It also approved TERF Resolution 2025‑01, continuing the contract with Keramida Environmental through June 30 2027. The board voted to send a letter to the U.S. Congressman requesting assistance with EPA and IDEM matters.

• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $58,382.48 (motion carried)
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $34,280.29 (motion carried)
• Approved Keramida Environmental consulting claim $8,249.41 (motion carried)
• Approved Stuart & Branigin services claim $1,080.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Stuart & Branigin services claim $2,400.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Waste Management services claim $14,878.37 (motion carried)
• Approved TERF Resolution 2025-01 contract with Keramida Environmental (motion carried)
• Approved sending a letter to the Congressman (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Glick Wellfield Improvements project. Finally, the Board approved claims totaling $5,430,164.36.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Glick Wellfield Improvements (passed)
• Approved claims totaling $5,430,164.36 (passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote. The 2025‑11 variance request by Neil Klemmé was withdrawn by the petitioner. The Board approved four variances for the property at 1012 S 10th St, each passing 4‑0 on the ballot.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Neil Klemmé variance request withdrawn
• Approved 2.67' side setback variance (4‑0)
• Approved second 2.67' side setback variance (4‑0)
• Approved 8' rear setback variance (4‑0)
• Approved 41.05% building‑coverage variance (4‑0)

Hearing Authority

The Hearing Authority approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then affirmed the demolition order for the garage at 101 Park Avenue, setting a compliance date of August 16, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Affirmed demolition order for garage at 101 Park Avenue (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board approved a Certificate of Completion for the Woodfield Village raised crosswalk and a $18,520 change order for the Heath Street concrete project. It also approved Amendment #1 to the CLEA agreement and $4,823,483.88 in city claims. Two special event requests were approved, and the appeal by Lee Smith to keep his dog was denied.

• Approved Woodfield Village Raised Crosswalk Certificate (motion passed)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Heath Street Concrete Project, increasing contract to $149,038 (motion passed)
• Approved Amendment #1 to CLEA agreement removing Radio Operator position (motion passed)
• Approved claims totaling $4,823,483.88 (motion passed)
• Approved Grow Local Block Party special event for July 26, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved Destination Downtown Block Party (Y2K Theme) special event for July 25, 2025 (motion passed)
• Denied Lee Smith animal‑control appeal regarding his dog Bear (motion denied)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting. It approved General Fund Claims of $116,836.42, Non‑Reverting Fund Claims of $25,071.64, Bond Fund Expenses of $7,300.00 and Bond Fund Claims of $458,009.38, totaling $607,217.44. The board also added and approved a Declaration of Surplus Property involving two used zoo vans.

• Approved June 23, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund Claims $116,836.42, Non‑Reverting Fund Claims $25,071.64, Bond Fund Expenses $7,300.00 and Bond Fund Claims $458,009.38 (total $607,217.44) (unanimous)
• Added Declaration of Surplus Property to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:24 pm (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission received information and conducted interviews for the Lieutenant vacancy, as required by Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other matters were discussed, and no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Police Merit Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It extended Officer Bryan Winkel’s probationary period by 90 days and promoted Sergeants Brandon Withers, Steven Prothero, and Shawn Verma to Lieutenant. The board scheduled an executive session for August 13, 2025 to interview candidates for officer and sergeant positions, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Extended Officer Bryan Winkel’s probation by 90 days (motion carried)
• Promoted Sergeant Brandon Withers to Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Promoted Sergeant Steven Prothero to Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Promoted Sergeant Shawn Verma to Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Scheduled executive session for August 13, 2025 to interview candidates (notice adopted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized several water‑works projects, including a $214,700 roof replacement at Columbian Park facilities and a $30,000 amendment to the Prairie Oaks bypass contract. It also approved a certificate of final completion for the 9th Street culvert repair and a banner request for Purdue’s Union Club Hotel. Finally, the board approved claims totaling $8,034,156.74.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved $214,700 roof replacement contract for Columbian Park Booster Station, Chemical Feed Building and Shipping & Receiving Building (passed)
• Approved notice to proceed for the roof replacement project, allowing work to start July 8, 2025 (passed)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for 9th Street Culvert Repair Project with Inliner Solutions (passed)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Task Order #7 for Prairie Oaks Permanent Bypass Project, increasing contract by $30,000 to $60,000 (passed)
• Approved claims in the amount of $8,034,156.74 (passed)
• Approved banner request for Union Club Hotel (Purdue University) on Columbia Street July 15‑29, 2025 (passed)

City Council

The Common Council approved a $27,000 interlocal cooperation agreement to improve Hedgewood Neighborhood Park. It also passed several appropriations for parking operations, highway user tax funds, and motor vehicle highway restrictions, all by 7‑0 roll‑call votes. A zoning amendment concerning boarding animals was approved, while another zoning change was tabled. Council members appointed Dave Knott to the Lafayette Police Department Merit board.

• Approved Resolution 2025-09 for Hedgewood Park funding ($27,000) – 7‑0 roll call
• Passed Ordinance 2025-22 for Parking Operations Fund truck purchase – 7‑0 roll call
• Approved Ordinance 2025-25 for Local Option Highway User Tax funds – 7‑0 roll call (first reading)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-26 for Motor Vehicle Highway‑Restricted funds – 7‑0 roll call (final reading)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-28 amending boarding‑animal language in zoning – 7‑0 roll call
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-27 to rezone from R1B to R1T – unanimous voice vote
• Appointed Dave Knott to LPD Merit board – unanimous voice vote
• Set public hearing for Wabash Township Public Safety L.I.T. Request – unanimous voice vote

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved three declaratory resolutions that adjust TIF allocation areas (Resolutions 2025-06, 2025-07, and 2025-08) with unanimous votes. It also approved tax‑abatement compliance recommendations for Arconic, Caterpillar, Lex Lafayette, and General Electric companies, all unanimously. Additionally, the commission approved June 2025 claims totaling $3,097,065.92 unanimously.

• Approved LRC Resolution No. 2025-06 (Vita Lifestyle senior housing allocation) – unanimous
• Approved LRC Resolution No. 2025-07 (Creasy Lane parcel adjustments) – unanimous
• Approved LRC Resolution No. 2025-08 (Twyckenham parcel adjustments) – unanimous
• Approved tax‑abatement compliance recommendation for Arconic, Inc. PP (2) – unanimous
• Approved tax‑abatement compliance recommendation for Arconic, Inc. RE – unanimous
• Approved tax‑abatement compliance recommendation for Caterpillar Inc. PP (2) – unanimous
• Approved tax‑abatement compliance recommendation for Caterpillar Inc. RE – unanimous
• Approved June 2025 claims of $3,097,065.92 – unanimous

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved $22,940,830.51 in claims and authorized several contracts, including a $221,625 Greenbush Street CDBG project and a $348,000 Prairie Oaks Force Main bypass. It also approved two $80,000 Habitat for Humanity agreements, declared surplus police equipment for sale, and approved the animal‑control appeal for the dog Ghost with conditions. All actions were recorded as passed by the Board.

• Approved claims totaling $22,940,830.51 (passed)
• Approved award and $221,625 contract for 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project (passed)
• Approved notice to proceed for Greenbush Street CDBG Project (passed)
• Approved $348,000 contract for Prairie Oaks Force Main Permanent Bypass (passed)
• Approved notice to proceed for Prairie Oaks Force Main Project (passed)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity agreements providing up to $80,000 each for new homes (passed)
• Approved declaration of surplus police department property for sale on GovDeals.com (passed)
• Approved animal‑control appeal for dog Ghost with conditions: alter dog, use muzzle, secure fence, sign Dangerous Animal Agreement (Ayes: Henriott, Murray, Rody; Nays: Moulton, Shriner)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved General Fund claims of $37,567.69, Non‑Reverting Fund claims of $9,323.05, and Bond Fund claims of $751,225.68, totaling $798,116.42. The board further approved the Declaration of Surplus property. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $37,567.69 General Fund, $9,323.05 Non‑Reverting Fund, $751,225.68 Bond Fund claims (total $798,116.42) (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved claims totaling $5,913,311.62. It also adopted a traffic‑safety resolution, approved a Wea School restoration MOU, and authorized several fleet property declarations. Additionally, the board approved a special event request and denied a taxicab permit.

• Took bids for 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project under advisement
• Took bids for roof replacement at Columbian Park facilities under advisement
• Adopted Resolution 09-2025 A to reduce traffic‑related fatalities – approved
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Wea School Restoration (Service Area 11B) – approved
• Approved Declaration of Worthless Property for various fleet vehicles – approved
• Approved Claims totaling $5,913,311.62 – approved
• Approved Special Event Request for Lafayette City Flea/McCords Candies on Aug 30, 2025 – approved
• Denied Taxicab Permit for Dakota Johnson – denied

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote. It granted KBC Investments LLC a variance to allow a 16‑foot frontage setback at 2408 N 19th St with a 4‑yes, 0‑no ballot vote. The Board continued the parking variance petition for Neil Klemmé at 1322 Howell St by unanimous voice vote. It also granted Prithpal Gothra a variance for a 156 SF sign area at 7 Shenandoah Dr with a 4‑yes, 0‑no ballot vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted KBC Investments LLC variance for 16‑ft frontage setback at 2408 N 19th St (4‑yes, 0‑no)
• Continued Neil Klemmé parking variance petition for 1322 Howell St (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted Prithpal Gothra variance for 156 SF sign area at 7 Shenandoah Dr (4‑yes, 0‑no)

Police Merit Board

The commission received information and interviewed a prospective officer and a prospective captain, as required by Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other subjects were discussed, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Police Merit Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It offered conditional employment to Eric Brands. It promoted Lieutenant Randy Sherer to Captain. It awarded Officer James Jarrett a Gold Merit Award.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Eric Brands (motion carried)
• Promoted Lieutenant Randy Sherer to Captain (motion carried)
• Awarded Officer James Jarrett a Gold Merit Award (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $3,880,022.28 claim. It also approved several project contracts and change orders, a historic demolition waiting period, surplus property declarations, and two community event requests.

• Approved $3,880,022.28 claim (passed)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Woodfield Village Raised Crosswalk ($2,880 increase, revised total $23,872) (passed)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Manhole Grade Adjustment Project (passed)
• Approved Design Contract for 9th Street drainage and sidewalk improvements ($624,075 plus up to $7,500 expenses) (passed)
• Upheld 60‑day waiting period for Historic Demolition Permit at 501 Cherokee Avenue (passed)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for Police Department vehicles (passed)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property for Information Technology Dell laptop (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for Father’s Day “Coffee & Cars with Dad” on Main Street (passed)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. It also approved General Fund and Non‑Reverting Fund claims totaling $105,334.09. The board adopted Resolution 25‑03, amending Rule 4 of the Park Rules, and approved additional fees for the Tropicanoe Cove Party Deck. No other business was taken up.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $105,334.09 total fund claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-03 amending Rule 4 of Park Rules (unanimous)
• Approved additional fees for Tropicanoe Cove Party Deck (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting. It then approved city claims totaling $4,279,361.07. The board also approved three special event requests: a Joint Religious Service on July 6, a Wabash Riverfest 5K on July 12, and a St. Lawrence Eucharistic Procession on June 22. All items were passed without recorded dissent.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved city claims for $4,279,361.07 (passed)
• Approved Joint Religious Service special event (July 6, 2025) (passed)
• Approved Wabash Riverfest 5K special event (July 12, 2025) (passed)
• Approved St. Lawrence Eucharistic Procession special event (June 22, 2025) (passed)

City Council

The council voted 7‑0 to approve Ordinance 2025‑21, authorizing the issuance of taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Vita Lifestyle residential housing project. Several other measures also passed unanimously, including a forgivable‑loan ordinance, two zoning amendment ordinances, an additional appropriation for the Parking Operations Fund, and resolutions on tax‑abatement compliance and a community‑development block grant. A public hearing on the parking‑fund appropriation was scheduled for July 7, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 authorizing taxable economic development revenue bonds for Vita Lifestyle housing project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-7 authorizing a forgivable loan (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-23 amending Tippecanoe County Zoning Ordinance UZO #118 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-24 amending Tippecanoe County Zoning Ordinance UZO #119 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 adding appropriation to Parking Operations Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 on annual tax-abatement compliance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 approving community development block grant and housing consortium plan (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 2025-22 on July 7, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting. It authorized a Permission to Advertise for the 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project and approved Change Order #2 for the Miller Addition CDBG Project, increasing the contract by $14,756 to $185,942. The Board also approved a $2,500 real‑estate purchase from Boxit, LLC, and accepted claims totaling $7,899,295.91. Several special event requests, including the Stars and Stripes Fireworks and the Summer on the Square Indie Festival, were approved.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Permission to Advertise – 2025 Greenbush Street CDBG Project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 – Miller Addition CDBG Project, increase $14,756, revised contract $185,942 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-2025 to purchase real estate from Boxit, LLC for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims totaling $7,899,295.91 (unanimous)
• Approved Permission to Advertise – Roof Replacement for Columbian Park facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Request – Stars and Stripes Fireworks and Concert (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Request – Summer on the Square Indie Festival (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission unanimously authorized up to $2.25 million in tax‑increment‑financing bonds to fund the $45 million Vita Lifestyle active‑adult housing project. It also approved contracts for a farmer’s market feasibility study and a traffic‑signal design project, and decided not to pass‑through any assessed value in TIF allocation areas. The commission endorsed tax‑abatement compliance recommendations for numerous companies and approved $2,406,687.49 in May 2025 claims.

• Approved LRC Resolution No. 2025-05 authorizing up to $2.25 M TIF bonds for the Vita Lifestyle project (unanimously)
• Approved MKSK, Inc. contract for Farmer’s Market/Fifth Street feasibility study, fee ≤ $39,000 (unanimously)
• Approved TBIRD Design Services contract for 2" Street signal modernization, fee ≤ $89,500 (unanimously)
• Approved recommendation to not pass‑through any assessed value in TIF allocation areas (unanimously)
• Approved tax‑abatement compliance recommendations for listed companies (unanimously)
• Approved May 2025 claims totaling $2,406,687.49 (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of the April 24, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting. It approved Resolution 2025-02, authorizing issuance of TIF revenue bonds not to exceed $2.25 million to fund the $45 million Vita Lifestyle senior‑living development at SR 38 and Park East Blvd. All motions passed unanimously and no public comments were received.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved opening of public hearing on Resolution 2025-02 (unanimous)
• Approved closing public hearing and reopening meeting (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of TIF revenue bonds up to $2.25 M for Vita Lifestyle Project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a claim payment of $670,370.16. It also approved the award of a $348,000 force‑main bypass project and a $20,000 asphalt‑testing contract. Additional approvals included a surplus‑property sale, a special event request, and the meeting minutes.

• Approved May 13 minutes (Rody abstained, passed)
• Took bids for real‑estate sale under advisement (passed)
• Approved $348,000 Prairie Oaks force‑main bypass award (passed)
• Approved $20,000 Alt & Witzig engineering testing contract (passed)
• Approved surplus property sale to Habitat ReStore for $1 each (passed)
• Approved claims payment of $670,370.16 (passed)
• Approved Carrico Graduation Party event request (passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the meeting minutes with unanimous voice vote. It then granted five variance requests for the 501 Cherokee Avenue townhome development, each passing 4‑0 by ballot. The variances cover side yard, frontage, rear yard setbacks and parking loading. The next meeting is set for June 16, 2025.

• Approved minutes with amendments (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted 4.23' side yard setback variance (4‑0)
• Granted 10' frontage setback variance (4‑0)
• Granted 5.57' rear yard setback variance (4‑0)
• Granted 0' frontage setback variance (4‑0)
• Granted front‑ and side/rear‑loaded parking variance (4‑0)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting. It then approved General Fund claims of $37,996.36 and Non‑Reverting Fund claims of $38,040.27, totaling $76,036.63. The board also approved the Declaration of Surplus Property and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund claims $37,996.36 (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Reverting Fund claims $38,040.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:14 pm (unanimous)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session on May 14, 2025. Members discussed a job performance evaluation of an individual employee under Indiana Code § 5-14-1.5-5-6.1(b)(9). No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Police Merit Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It made the promotions of Grant Leroux and Ryan Shaak permanent and extended Officer Dohyun Kim’s probationary period by 30 days. An executive session was scheduled for June 11, 2025 to interview candidates for a captain position. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved permanent promotions for Grant Leroux and Ryan Shaak (motion carried)
• Extended Officer Dohyun Kim’s probationary period by 30 days (motion carried)
• Scheduled executive session for June 11, 2025 to interview captain candidates (notice)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a claim payment of $2,232,825.40. It also approved surplus‑property declarations for a Fire Department printer, Police Department equipment, and an IT industrial computer. Several special‑event requests and banner displays were approved for dates between May and July 2025.

• Approved surplus property declaration for Fire Department printer (passed)
• Approved surplus property declaration for Police Department equipment (passed)
• Approved surplus property declaration for IT industrial computer (passed)
• Approved claim payment of $2,232,825.40 (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request – Yoga on the Bridge (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request – Bistro 501 Lobster Bake (passed)
• Approved Special Event Request – Match Box Coworking Studio fundraiser (passed)
• Approved Banner Request – BAGL Construction Expo (passed)

City Council

The Lafayette Ordinance Committee met on May 8, 2025, to discuss a proposed ordinance allowing backyard chickens. Committee members and city officials heard a series of public comments, all of which were in favor of the ordinance. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $4,657,162.36 claim payment. It also approved several contract and agreement changes, a real‑estate sale, surplus property disposal, and two special event requests. All motions passed, with one member abstaining on a supplemental agreement.

• Approved Change Order #1-2025 for Miller Addition CDBG Project, raising contract to $171,186 (Passed)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #4 with BF&S for S. 9th St., not‑to‑exceed $25,800, raising agreement to $945,530 (Passed; one abstention)
• Approved Agreement with VS Engineering for John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge painting, $182,000, cost split 50/50 (Passed)
• Approved Resolution 07-2025 to sell real estate to Boxit, LLC for $15,000 (Passed)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property, selling listed items to Long Center, Inc. for $1.00 (Passed)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $4,657,162.36 (Passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for Downtown Destination Block Party on May 30, 2025 (Passed)
• Approved Special Event Request for Taste of Tippecanoe on June 21, 2025 (Passed)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances, including an additional appropriation for the Park and Recreation Operating Fund, salary adjustments for appointed officers, an amendment to the Farmers' Market chapter, rezoning of 1511 Kossuth St., a forgivable loan for a 36‑unit townhome development, and economic‑development bonds for the Vita Lifestyle residential housing project. The council also set public hearings for Ordinances 2025-18 and 2025-19. All votes were 8‑0.

• Ordinance 2025-12 (additional appropriation for Park & Recreation Operating Fund) passed 8-0 (second & final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-13 (salary adjustments for appointed officers) passed 8-0 (second & final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-15 (amendment to Farmers' Market chapter) passed 8-0 (second & final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-16 (rezone 1511 Kossuth St. from NB to RIU) passed 8-0 (first & final reading)
• Ordinance 2025-17 (authorizing forgivable loan for 36‑unit townhome development) passed 8-0 (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-18 public hearing set for June 2, 2024 – motion passed unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-21 (authorizing economic development revenue bonds for Vita Lifestyle housing project) passed 8-0 (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-20 (salary adjustments for appointed officers) passed 8-0 (second & final reading) after rule suspension

Board of Works

The Board approved the April 22 minutes, took the Prairie Oaks force main bids under advisement, and approved surplus property sales for the Police Department and Utility Billing Office. It also approved $2,469,002.74 in claims and a special event request for the Lafayette Aviators Street Festival. The animal‑control appeal for the dog Bane was denied.

• Approved minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting
• Took bids for the Prairie Oaks Force Main Permanent Bypass Project under advisement
• Approved surplus property sale for Police Department equipment
• Approved surplus property sale for Utility Billing Office printer
• Approved claims totaling $2,469,002.74
• Approved special event request for Lafayette Aviators Street Festival on July 12, 2025
• Denied animal‑control appeal for dog Bane

Redevelopment Commission

The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a $250,000 Tax Increment Financing appropriation to support infrastructure improvements for the Centennial Edge townhome development. The commission also authorized a $250,000 forgivable loan agreement for the same project. Additional actions included approving a change order for the 3rd and 4th Street conversion, adopting the April 2025 claims payment, and adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Suspended meeting to hold public hearing on Resolution LRC-2025-03 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and reopened commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 TIF appropriation for Centennial Edge (unanimous)
• Authorized use of TIF revenues and forgivable $250,000 loan for Centennial Edge (unanimous)
• Approved $184,786.88 change order for 3rd & 4th Street conversion (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 claims payment of $2,673,455.05 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It approved releases of mortgages and deed‑restriction covenants for several city properties, an amendment to the Columbian Park Zoo exhibit contract, a surplus‑property declaration for police IT vehicles, and a $4.8 million claim package. The board also approved three banner requests for community events.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (Passed)
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 1019 & 1019 ½ Hartford Street (Passed)
• Approved release of mortgage and covenant for 1506 N. 29th Street (Passed)
• Approved release of mortgage for 1317 Wabash Avenue (Passed)
• Approved Amendment #2 to AFH Design contract for Columbian Park Zoo exhibits, increasing total to $547,606.25 (Passed)
• Approved declaration of surplus police department IT vehicles (Passed)
• Approved claims totaling $4,835,148.23 (Passed)
• Approved three banner requests for Joyful Journey and The Long Center (Passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote. It then granted a variance allowing a total sign area of 157 sq ft (up from the 124 sq ft limit) at 3295 Teal Rd, after a 5‑0 ballot vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Granted variance for 157 sf sign area at 3295 Teal Rd (5‑0)

Parks Board

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved General Fund, Non‑Reverting Fund, Beautification Fund and Bond Fund claims totaling $568,643.03. The 2025 Annual Report was accepted. Resolutions 25‑01 and 25‑02 added funds to the Park Operating Fund and the Parks Non‑Reverting Fund, respectively. The board also approved a Declaration of Surplus Property and additional fees for the Tropicanoe Cove Party Deck.

• Approved General, Non‑Reverting, Beautification and Bond Fund claims totaling $568,643.03 (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2025 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑01, additional appropriations for the Park Operating Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑02, additional appropriations for the Parks Non‑Reverting Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property (unanimous)
• Approved Additional Fees for Tropicanoe Cove Party Deck (unanimous)

Parking Commission

The Lafayette Parking Commission unanimously approved two new handicap parking spaces at 1409 South St and 727 Brown St. It also approved temporary removal of two parking spaces for "streatery" projects at 1007 Main St and 648 Main St, and permanent removal of north‑side parking on the 1600 block of Hart St. Additionally, the commission denied a parking citation appeal and confirmed officer assignments and meeting minutes.

• Denied Logan Knapp's parking citation appeal (unanimous)
• Approved handicap parking space at 1409 South St (unanimous)
• Approved handicap parking space at 727 Brown St (unanimous)
• Approved temporary removal of two spaces for "streatery" at 1007 Main St (motion passed, one abstention)
• Approved temporary removal of two spaces for "streatery" at 648 Main St (unanimous)
• Approved removal of north‑side parking on 1600 block Hart St (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate (President, VP, Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission elected Steve Snyder as President, Jody Hamilton as Vice President, and David Zimmerman as Secretary for 2025. The minutes of the September 26, 2024 meeting were approved. The commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-01, which provides a $250,000 forgivable loan for the Centennial Edge development.

• Elected Steve Snyder President, Jody Hamilton Vice President, David Zimmerman Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved September 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-01 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and resumed meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-01 financing Centennial Edge $11 M project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ordinance Committee met on April 17, 2025, to hear public comment on a proposed chicken (hen) ordinance. No vote or formal decision was made during the session. The committee announced a follow‑up public meeting will be held on May 8 at 5 pm.

Human Relations Commission

The April 17, 2025 Human Relations Commission meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $291,829.49 contract with RejuvTec for asphalt rejuvenation. It also approved an agreement providing up to $80,000 for a new home at 930 S. 2nd Street. A $15,804.39 reduction to the Columbian Park Zoo Commissary Building contract was accepted, and claims totaling $1,834,467.38 were approved. Several special events and banner requests were also approved.

• Approved RejuvTec asphalt rejuvenation contract ($291,829.49)
• Approved Lafayette Housing Consortium agreement for up to $80,000 at 930 S. 2nd St
• Approved Change Order #1 reducing Columbian Park Zoo Commissary contract by $15,804.39
• Approved surplus property declarations for fleet maintenance and IT equipment
• Approved claims totaling $1,834,467.38 for fire and police department purchases
• Approved Bike to Work Day event on May 16, 2025
• Approved Round the Fountain Art Fair event on May 24, 2025
• Approved Food Finders Food Bank banner on Columbia Street (Apr 29‑May 13, 2025)

Police Merit Board

The Lafayette Police Civil Service Commission met in executive session on April 9, 2025. The commission received information about and conducted an interview with a prospective employee for an officer position, as required by Indiana Code §5‑14‑1.5‑5‑6.1(b)(5). No other subjects were discussed.

• Received information and interviewed prospective officer candidate (no vote)

Police Merit Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It then offered conditional employment to Jordan Black, Tanner Dold, Norman Matyi, Logan Sizemore, and Antonio Robinson. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Jordan Black (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Tanner Dold (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Norman Matyi (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Logan Sizemore (motion carried)
• Offered conditional employment to Antonio Robinson (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Tippecanoe Co. Local Environmental Finance Board

The board approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved four payment claims: two from Keramida Environmental ($28,074.23 and $43,402.17), one from Stuart & Branigin ($3,925.11), and one from Waste Management ($11,291.26). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 28, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Keramida Environmental claim $28,074.23 (motion carried)
• Approved Keramida Environmental claim $43,402.17 (motion carried)
• Approved Stuart & Branigin claim $3,925.11 (motion carried)
• Approved Waste Management claim $11,291.26 (motion carried)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the release of mortgages for six city‑owned properties after they satisfied affordability requirements. It also approved a $75,000 agreement between the Lafayette Housing Consortium and Habitat for Humanity to build an energy‑efficient home. The Board authorized payment of city claims totaling $3,967,391.84. A proclamation designating April 30, 2025 as National Therapy Animal Day was read and approved.

• Approved Release of Mortgage for 2016 N. 17th Street (passed)
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 6917 Attica Street, Stockwell (passed)
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 2233 ½ Charles Street (passed)
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 314 N. 18th Street (passed)
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 69 Walnut Street (passed)
• Approved Release of Mortgage for 1721 Everett Street (passed)
• Approved Housing Consortium–Habitat for Humanity agreement providing up to $75,000 (passed)
• Approved city claims in the amount of $3,967,391.84 (passed)

City Council

The Lafayette Common Council approved several ordinances, including a full amendment to the Tippecanoe County Zoning Ordinance. The council also adopted changes to the downtown outdoor refreshment area, park fund appropriations, employee salary structure, and the farmers' market code. A resolution to transfer budget appropriations was passed, and a public hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2025. The March 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 amending the Tippecanoe County Zoning Ordinance (8‑0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 amending the Lafayette Downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (8‑0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 adding appropriation to the Park and Recreation Operating Fund (8‑0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 amending salaries of appointed officers (excluding police/fire) (8‑0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 amending the Lafayette Farmers' Market chapter (8‑0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 to transfer appropriations between major budget classifications (8‑0 roll call)
• Set public hearing for May 5, 2025 at 6:01 pm (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission approved the minutes from the January 7 meeting by unanimous vote. No substantive actions, projects, or policy changes were approved, denied, or tabled. The commission then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of Jan 7 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a series of actions, including a $500 real‑estate purchase, a 4‑year industrial permit renewal, surplus property sales, and $5,637,905.13 in city claims. All motions were passed without recorded dissent.

• Approved Amendment #1 for Lafayette Farmer’s Market and Holiday Markets (expansion to Main St between 4th & 6th)
• Approved Resolution 06-2025 to purchase real estate from Black Spot, LLC for $500
• Approved Significant Industrial User Permit for Nanshan America Advanced Aluminum Technologies, LLC (4‑year renewal)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property to sell a bench and two trash receptacles to the Hann Museum for $1
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property to sell seven benches and two receptacles to Wabash Center/Grant’s House for $1
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property to trade in three 2010 Ford Explorer vehicles
• Approved city claims totaling $5,637,905.13
• Approved Special Event Request for Celebrate Mental Health Awareness on May 21, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It approved the application to demolish part of a retaining wall at 1123 South Street. It also approved, with amendments, the application to modify exterior doors and windows at 208‑210 N. 11th Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 80‑90‑foot retaining wall at 1123 South St (motion passed)
• Approved amended door and window changes at 208‑210 N. 11th St (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the recommendation to award the asphalt and bituminous‑coated aggregate contract to the lowest bidder among the listed suppliers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved award recommendation for Asphalt and Bituminous‑Coated Aggregate (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Redevelopment Commission

The commission unanimously approved the sale of surplus Wabash Avenue land to RSK Property Management for $47,250. It also approved awarding the Main Street Streetscape Phase VI contract to William Charles Construction Company, with a maximum cost of $2,402,500, and issued the notice to proceed with a start date of April 3, 2025. Additional approvals included a $12,000 technical assistance agreement for affordable‑housing, a $255,000 owner‑representation contract, a $16,800 amendment to a BE Represented contract, and March 2025 claims totaling $3,325,999.43. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Feb 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Wabash Ave surplus land to RSK Property Management for $47,250 (unanimous)
• Approved award of Main St. Streetscape Phase VI contract to William Charles Construction, up to $2,402,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Main St. Streetscape Phase VI, start April 3 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved BE Represented amendment #2 for $16,800, raising contract total to $76,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Grounded Solutions technical assistance agreement for $12,000 (unanimous)
• Approved HWC Engineering owner‑representation agreement for Main St. Streetscape Phase VI, $255,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 claims for $3,325,999.43 (unanimous)

Board of Works

The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $894,241.57 claims package along with multiple contracts and mortgage releases. Notable approvals included a $170,376 Miller Addition CDBG contract, a $206,400 emergency‑vehicle preemption design services contract, and Habitat for Humanity funding amendments raising three projects to $60,000 each. The Board also approved two special event requests and tabled a farmer’s market amendment.

• Approved $170,376 contract for 2025 Miller Addition CDBG Project (passed)
• Approved $206,400 LPA contract for Emergency Vehicle Preemption Design Services (passed)
• Approved release of mortgage for 1121 North 8th Street (passed)
• Approved $894,241.57 claims from the Controller’s Office (passed)
• Approved Arbor Day special event on May 3, 2025 (passed)
• Approved OUTFest special event on August 16, 2025 (passed)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity funding amendments increasing three projects to $60,000 (passed)
• Tabled amendment for Lafayette Farmer’s Market and Holiday Markets (tabled)

Joint Purchasing Board

The Joint Purchasing Board approved the minutes of its November 20, 2024 meeting after a motion was made and seconded. The board then opened bids for various asphalt and related materials, but no contracts or other actions were approved, denied, or postponed during this session.

• Approved minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting (motion carried)