Mishawaka public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including first readings of collective bargaining agreements with four city employee unions, several planned unit development (PUD) amendments, and resolutions on American Rescue Plan Act funds and use variances. The council will also take second readings on ordinances appropriating over $1.9 million for roads, public safety, and salary adjustments. Public comment is available during the privilege of the floor.

• First reading: collective bargaining agreements with Firefighters Local 360, Central Service Local 364, IBEW Local 1392, and Sewer Dept. Local 364 (2022-2024/2025)
• First reading: PUD amendments at 230 Ireland Rd., 512 W. Cleveland Rd., and The Village at Harrison Creek
• Resolution R2021-30: American Rescue Plan Act 2021 allocation
• Resolution R2021-31: Use variance for microblading at 420 W. Cleveland (The Tribe Salon)
• Second reading: $1,000,000 additional funds for roads and MVH; $276,000 transfer; $650,000 ARP appropriation

The Common Council approved Resolution 2021-30, adopting a plan to distribute American Rescue Plan Act funds as one-time premium pay to city employees, totaling $1,000,000. The council also passed four collective bargaining agreements with firefighter, Central Services, electric, and sewer unions, and approved several budget and zoning measures. All recorded votes were unanimous, 9-0.

• Approved Resolution 2021-30: ARPA premium pay plan, $1,000,000 total (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-45: Firefighters Local 360 contract, 2022-2024 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-46: Central Services Teamsters Local 364 contract, 2022-2023 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-47: IBEW Local 1392 contract, 2022-2025, 5% wage increase (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-48: Sewer Department Teamsters Local 364 contract, 2022-2024 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-49: Interlocal agreement for Special Victims Units with South Bend and St. Joseph County (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-41: Additional funds $1,000,000 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-42: Transfer funds $260,000 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several zoning appeals and petitions, including use variances and PUD amendments. The council will also consider ordinances on first reading for additional funds and transfers totaling over $1.9 million, plus a resolution to add property to the city's acquisition list.

• Appeal 2021-41: Use variance for microblading services at 420 W. Cleveland (The Tribe Salon)
• Appeal 2021-42: Use variance for outdoor storage containers at 2572 Miracle Lane (Dunhams Sports)
• Petition 2021-21: Rezone NE corner of E Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave from R-1 to R-3 for eight homes
• P.O. 2021-41: Additional funds of $1,000,000 for local roads and MVH restricted
• P.O. 2021-43: $650,000 appropriation from ARP Fund for salary ordinance amendment

The Common Council passed Resolution R2021-29 on an 8-0 roll call vote, adding two properties to the city's property acquisition list tied to a previously approved economic development project. City Planner Ken Prince said the parcels are 17.03 acres north of the Juday Creek water treatment facility for a proposed regional recreation facility, and 1307 Liberty Drive at a $45,000 purchase price. The council also voted 8-0 to appoint Amanda Roberts to another four-year term on the School City of Mishawaka Board of School Trustees beginning January 1, 2022. Several proposed ordinances and petitions were read by title and assigned to committee; no other substantive votes were recorded.

• Passed Resolution R2021-29 adding two properties to the city's acquisition list (8-0)
• Appointed Amanda Roberts to the School City of Mishawaka Board of School Trustees for a 4-year term starting January 1, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 15, 2021 regular meeting as received
• Deleted Proposed Ordinance 2021-43 in its entirety and substituted amended Ordinance 2021-43AA; assigned to Budget & Finance Committee
• Deleted Proposed Ordinance 2021-44 in its entirety and substituted amended Ordinance 2021-44AA; assigned to Budget & Finance Committee
• Assigned Proposed Ordinances 2021-41 and 2021-42 to Budget & Finance Committee
• Read appeals 2021-41 and 2021-42 and petitions 2021-18 through 2021-21 by title (no action recorded)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several resolutions and a final vote on an annexation and rezoning. The main action is a vote on Ordinance 2021-39 to annex and rezone 12452 and 12434 Lincoln Way East from I-1 to C-1 General Commercial and I-1 Light Industrial. The council will also discuss resolutions for a use variance for a mobile medical clinic parking lot and an indoor gun range.

• Ordinance 2021-39: Annexation and rezoning of 12452 & 12434 Lincoln Way East (vote only)
• Resolution R2021-26: Fiscal plan for annexation of 12452 & 12434 Lincoln Way East
• Resolution R2021-27: Use variance for parking lot for Mobile Medical Clinic at 635 E. 12th St.
• Resolution R2021-28: Use variance for indoor gun range at 6424 Grape Rd.

The Common Council approved Resolution R2021-26, introducing annexation and a fiscal plan for 12452 and 12434 Lincolnway East in Osceola, and passed Resolution 2021-27 for a one-year use variance allowing a mobile medical clinic parking lot at 635 East Twelfth Street. It also passed Resolution 2021-28 for a use variance allowing an indoor shooting range at 6424 Grape Road, and adopted Proposed Ordinance 2021-39 annexing and rezoning those Lincolnway East properties, which became Ordinance 5766. All votes were unanimous roll call votes of 9-0. A resident raised concerns about police and code enforcement during Privilege of the Floor; the council president said those matters fall to the administration.

• Approved Resolution R2021-26 introducing annexation and a fiscal plan for 12452 and 12434 Lincolnway East, Osceola (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-27 for a one-year use variance for a mobile medical clinic parking lot at 635 East Twelfth Street (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 for a use variance for an indoor shooting range at 6424 Grape Road (9-0)
• Adopted Proposed Ordinance 2021-39 annexing and rezoning 12452 and 12434 Lincolnway East, becoming Ordinance 5766 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 1, 2021 regular meeting
• Received Board of Zoning Appeals recommendations from its November 9, 2021 meeting (Appeals 2021-29 and 2021-40)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a use variance for an indoor gun range, a rezoning for a restaurant, and an annexation/rezoning. The council will also vote on the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appeal No. 2021-40: Use variance for indoor gun range at 6424 Grape Rd.
• P.O. No. 2021-38: Rezoning vacant land north of 210 W. McKinley Ave. from C-2 to C-7 (restaurant).
• P.O. No. 2021-39: Annexation and rezoning of 12452 & 12434 Lincoln Way East from I-1 to C-1 and I-1.

The Common Council approved a rezoning request for vacant land north of 210 W. McKinley Ave to allow for an automobile-oriented restaurant. A public hearing was held for a separate annexation and rezoning request, but no vote was taken.

• Approved rezoning of vacant land north of 210 W. McKinley Ave from C-2 to C-7 (8-0)
• Approved October 25, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with votes on the 2022 Civil City budget and tax levy, as well as salary ordinances for elected officials, city employees, and public safety personnel. The council will also consider three rezoning requests on first reading, including a property on McKinley Avenue and two parcels on Lincoln Way East, and an ordinance to add a Police Forensic Lab Technician/Property Room Specialist position. Additionally, unfinished business includes an interlocal agreement for a consolidated public safety answering point and a PUD amendment for Whispering Pine Apartments.

• P.O. No. 2021-38: Rezoning vacant land north of 210 W. McKinley Ave. from C-2 to C-7 (automobile oriented restaurant)
• P.O. No. 2021-39: Annexation and rezoning of 12452 & 12434 Lincoln Way East from I-1 to C-1 and I-1
• P.O. No. 2021-40: Amending Salary Ordinance 5712 to add Police Forensic Lab Technician/Property Room Specialist position
• P.O. No. 2021-34: Vote on 2022 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy
• R2021-24: Interlocal agreement for consolidated public safety answering point

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously voted down a PUD amendment to remove the senior-only age restriction at Whispering Pines Apartments after numerous residents and neighbors spoke in opposition. The council approved the 2022 Civil City budget and tax levy, public safety and city employee salary ordinances, and an interlocal agreement for a consolidated county dispatch center. Additionally, the council added a new Police Forensic Lab Technician position to the current year's salary ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 5760 adding Police Forensic Lab Technician/Property Room Specialist position (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5761 for 2022 Civil City budget and tax levy (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5762 amending elected officials' salaries for 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5763 fixing 2022 city employee salaries with a 5% raise (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5764 fixing 2022 public safety salaries with a 5% raise (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-24 for the St. Joseph County consolidated public safety dispatch center interlocal agreement (9-0)
• Denied Ordinance 2021-31 to remove senior-only restrictions at Whispering Pines Apartments (0-8, 1 abstained)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2022 salary ordinances for elected officials, city employees, and public safety, as well as the Civil City Budget and Tax Levy. The council will also hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions and vote on an interlocal agreement for the consolidated public safety answering point.

• Petition No. 2021-16: Rezoning future outlot from C-2 Shopping Center to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial
• Petition No. 2021-17: Annexation and rezoning of 12452 & 12434 Lincolnway East from I-1 to C-1 General Commercial and I-1 Light Industrial
• P.O. No. 2021-35, 36, 37: 2022 salary ordinances for elected officials, city employees, and public safety
• R2021-24: Interlocal agreement for operation of consolidated public safety answering point
• P.O. No. 2021-34: Civil City Budget and Tax Levy for 2022

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on the 2022 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy, a vote on the annexation and rezoning of land on Byrkit Road, and first readings of several rezoning and PUD amendment ordinances. The council will also consider use variances for dog grooming and a three-tenant building, and receive recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission.

• P.O. 2021-34: Civil City Budget and Tax Levy for 2022
• P.O. 2021-30: Annexation and rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial for vacant land, 58200 block Byrkit Rd. (vote only)
• P.O. 2021-31: PUD amendment to remove senior-only restriction at Whispering Pine Apartments
• P.O. 2021-32: Rezoning for three-tenant commercial building at 422 W. McKinley Ave.
• R2021-21: Use variance for dog grooming and cat boarding at 318 & 320 W. Cleveland Rd. (Gordon's Grooming)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the annexation of a 9.15-acre parcel on Byrkit Road and passed a resolution allowing a three-tenant commercial building at 422 West McKinley Avenue. The Council also approved a use variance for pet grooming and boarding services at 318 and 320 West Cleveland Road after initially postponing the item. Additionally, the Council heard public concerns regarding neighborhood crime.

• Approved Ordinance 5757 for annexation of 9.15 acres (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-22 for commercial use variance at 422 W. McKinley (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-23 for annexation fiscal plan (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-21 for pet services use variance (8-0)
• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several use variances, rezoning petitions, and an annexation. The council will also consider ordinances on second reading, including an amusement ordinance amendment and a rezoning. No final votes are scheduled on the annexation, which is only a public hearing.

• Use variance for dog grooming and cat boarding at 318 & 320 W. Cleveland Road (Gordon's Grooming)
• Use variance for parking lot for mobile medical clinic at 635 E. 12th St.
• Rezoning for three-tenant commercial building at 422 W. McKinley Ave.
• PUD amendment to remove senior-only restriction at Whispering Pine Apartments
• Annexation and rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial for vacant land in 58200 block Byrkit Rd.

The Common Council approved Proposed Ordinance 2021-29, rezoning the rear portion of property at 115 Kline St. from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential; it passed 9-0 and became Ordinance No. 5756. The council also postponed Proposed Ordinance 2021-29 indefinitely (motion by Mike Compton, seconded by Ron Banicki, carried) — the minutes list this postponement under the Amusements and Entertainments Ordinance heading, so which ordinance was postponed is unclear from the record. A public hearing was held with no vote on Proposed Ordinance 2021-30, annexation and rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial for vacant land in the 58200 block of Byrkit Rd. west of 1405 and 1505 Byrkit Rd. for a future expansion of JAMIL Packaging. Several appeals and petitions were referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission for recommendation.

• Approved rezoning of rear portion of 115 Kline St. from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential (9-0); becomes Ordinance No. 5756
• Postponed a proposed ordinance indefinitely (motion by Compton, second by Banicki, carried) — minutes list it under the Amusements and Entertainments Ordinance heading, so the ordinance number is unclear
• Approved minutes of the August 16, 2021 regular meeting as received from the Clerk's Office
• Referred Appeal No. 2021-27 (use variance for dog grooming and cat boarding, 318 & 320 W. Cleveland Road, Gordon's Grooming) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission
• Referred Appeal No. 2021-29 (use variance for parking lot for mobile medical clinic, 635 E. 12th St.) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission
• Referred Appeal No. 2021-32 (use variance for three-tenant building with drive-thru window, 422 W. McKinley Ave.) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission
• Referred Petition No. 2021-13 (PUD amendment to remove senior-only restriction at Whispering Pine Apartments) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission
• Referred Petition No. 2021-14 (rezoning for three-tenant commercial building, 422 W. McKinley Ave.) and Petition No. 2021-15 (rezoning from C-1 and R-1 to C-6 at 821 W. Jefferson Blvd.) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on the financial comprehensive plan, committee meetings, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include rezoning requests, an annexation for industrial expansion, and a resolution to modify local income tax rates in St. Joseph County.

• Rezone rear of 115 Kline St. from C-1 to R-1
• Annex and rezone vacant land on Byrkit Rd. to I-1 Light Industrial
• Resolution R2021-19 modifying local income tax rates in St. Joseph County
• Transfer $386,620 to Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant fund
• Appropriate $44,576 for medical equipment from CARES Provider Relief Fund

The Common Council passed Resolution R2021-19, 9-0, modifying local income tax rates in St. Joseph County to fund the consolidated 911 communications center. Mayor Wood said the change is a tax shift, not a tax increase, and would not affect school funding; the council noted it is the first step in a multi-stage process requiring action by other legislative bodies. The council also approved a use variance for microblading/permanent makeup at 218 W. Cleveland Rd. and passed three budget ordinances, all 9-0.

• Passed Resolution R2021-19 modifying St. Joseph County local income tax rates for 911 center funding (9-0)
• Passed Resolution R2021-20 approving a use variance for microblading/permanent makeup at 218 W. Cleveland Rd. (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-25 transferring $386,620.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted Fund and appropriating $765,240.00 to the Local Road and Bridge Matching Grant Fund (9-0); became Ordinance No. 5753
• Passed Ordinance 2021-26 appropriating $44,576.00 in CARES Provider Relief Fund money for medical equipment, to buy a Tahoe for the Fire Department (9-0); became Ordinance No. 5754
• Passed Ordinance 2021-27 appropriating $75,000.00 from the Cumulative Capital Development Fund for service contracts/software maintenance (9-0); became Ordinance No. 5755
• Approved minutes of the August 2, 2021 regular meeting as received from the Clerk's Office
• Read proposed Ordinances 2021-28 (amusement/entertainments), 2021-29 (rezone 115 Kline St.), and 2021-30 (annexation/rezone, Byrkit Rd.) by title and assigned them to committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a use variance for a microblading business, a rezoning petition, and an annexation/rezoning for industrial expansion. The council will also consider three ordinances on first reading involving fund transfers and appropriations totaling over $1.15 million, and one ordinance on second reading regarding investment of public funds.

• Appeal No. 2021-24: Use variance for microblading/permanent makeup at 218 W. Cleveland Rd.
• Petition No. 2021-11: Rezone rear portion of property from C-1 to R-1 at 115 Kline St.
• Petition No. 2021-12: Annexation and rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial for vacant land in 58200 block Byrkit Rd.
• P.O. No. 2021-25: Transfer $386,620 and appropriate $765,240 for Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant fund.
• P.O. No. 2021-26: Additional appropriation of $44,576 for CARES Provider Relief Fund medical equipment.

The Mishawaka Common Council approved an ordinance authorizing the investment of public funds in certificates of deposit outside city limits but within Indiana. The council also received several new petitions, appeals, and proposed financial ordinances for committee assignment, and discussed local housing code enforcement processes.

• Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 26, 2021
• Passed Ordinance No. 5752 authorizing investment of public funds pursuant to Indiana Code 5-13-9-5 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including votes on two annexation and zoning ordinances: one for a 19.02-acre single-family residential subdivision (Autumn Ridge Phase 4) and another for a 5.24-acre self-storage facility on S.R. 23. The council will also consider several resolutions, including fiscal plans for properties and a property disposal, and will hear a letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Vote on P.O. 2021-22: Annexation & zoning of 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4
• Vote on P.O. 2021-23: Annexation & zoning of 5.24 acres to I-1 for self-storage at 16996 S.R. 23
• Resolution R2021-14: Fiscal plan for 20-acre parcel at Autumn Ridge Subdivision and S. of Blair Hills
• Resolution R2021-17: Disposal of city property at 126 N. Church Street
• Ordinance P.O. 2021-24 on first reading: Authorizing investments of public funds

The Mishawaka Common Council approved annexation ordinances for a residential subdivision and a self-storage facility, added a fire-damaged property to the city's acquisition list, and authorized the sale of civil city property at 126 N. Church Street for a medical office development. The council also approved a use variance renewal for an auto repair business on McKinley Avenue and heard public complaints regarding neighborhood code enforcement issues on West 6th Street.

• Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 6, 2021
• Approved Resolution R2021-14 introducing annexation for a 20-acre parcel at Autumn Ridge and south of Blair Hills (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-15 introducing annexation for 5.2 acres at 16996 S.R. 23 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-16 adding 901 S. Union Street to the property acquisition list (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-17 authorizing the sale of municipally owned property at 126 N. Church Street to Beacon Health Systems (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-18 for the renewal of a use variance to allow automobile repair at 1035 East McKinley Avenue (8-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5750 (Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-22) annexing and zoning 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5751 (Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-23) annexing and zoning 5.24 acres to I-1 for a self-storage facility at 16996 S.R. 23 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a PUD amendment to allow an electric automobile dealership and service center at 7207 Grape Road, a rezone for a drive-thru restaurant, and two annexations for residential and self-storage developments. The council will also hear an appeal for a use variance renewal for an auto repair shop. No final votes are scheduled on the annexations, which are public hearings only.

• P.O. No. 2021-20AA: University Marketplace PUD amendment for electric auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road (former JCPenney Home Store)
• P.O. No. 2021-21: Rezone from C-1 to C-7 for restaurant with drive-thru at 2754 Lincoln Way East (Mishawaka INN parking area)
• P.O. No. 2021-22: Annexation and zoning of 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 subdivision (public hearing, no vote)
• P.O. No. 2021-23: Annexation and zoning of 5.24 acres to I-1 for self-storage facility at 16996 S.R. 23 (public hearing, no vote)
• Appeal No. 2021-20: Renewal of use variance for auto repair at 1035 E. McKinley

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two zoning amendments during its July 6, 2021 meeting, allowing an electronic automotive and solar-powered facility at 7207 Grape Road (Ordinance No. 5748) and a rezoning for a drive-thru restaurant at 2754 Lincoln Way East (Ordinance No. 5749), both passing by 8-0 votes. Additionally, public hearings were held for two annexation and zoning ordinances regarding Autumn Ridge Phase 4 and a self-storage facility on State Road 23, with no final action taken as required by state law.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5748 amending zoning to allow an electric automobile dealership and service center at 7207 Grape Road (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5749 rezoning part of 2754 Lincoln Way East from C-1 to C-7 for a drive-thru restaurant (8-0)
• Referred Appeal No. 2021-20 (use variance for auto repair at 1035 E. McKinley) to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Held public hearings for annexation ordinances 2021-22 and 2021-23 with no final vote taken

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold first readings on four ordinances, including a PUD amendment to allow an automobile dealership at the former JCPenney Home Store on Grape Road, a rezone for a drive-thru restaurant on Lincoln Way East, and two annexation/zoning requests for residential and self-storage developments. The council will also consider a resolution to add miscellaneous property to the city's acquisition list. No final votes are scheduled on these items at this meeting.

• P.O. 2021-20: PUD amendment for auto dealership and service center at 7207 Grape Road
• P.O. 2021-21: Rezone from C-1 to C-7 for restaurant with drive-thru at 2754 Lincoln Way East
• P.O. 2021-22: Annexation and zoning of 19.02 acres to R-1 for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 subdivision
• P.O. 2021-23: Annexation and zoning of 5.24 acres to I-1 for self-storage facility at 16996 S.R. 23
• R2021-13: Resolution to add miscellaneous property to city's acquisition list

The Common Council approved Resolution R2021-13, adding parcels to the city's property acquisition list tied to the previously approved Resolution 2014-07 and the consolidated Northwest/Southside area improvement project. City Planner Ken Prince said the parcels include a former Ray Buck construction office at Twelfth and Thirteenth at Union Street, needed for a planned Union Street expansion. The council also approved moving three regular meeting dates: July 19 to July 26, October 4 to October 11, and October 18 to October 25. Four proposed zoning ordinances were read by title and assigned to the Land Use Planning Committee; no votes were taken on them.

• Approved Resolution R2021-13 adding parcels to the city's property acquisition list (9-0)
• Approved moving the July 19 meeting to July 26 (9-0)
• Approved moving the October 4 meeting to October 11 (9-0)
• Approved moving the October 18 meeting to October 25 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 7, 2021 regular meeting as received
• Assigned Ordinance 2021-20 (University Marketplace PUD amendment for an auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned Ordinance 2021-21 (rezone C-1 to C-7 for a drive-thru restaurant at part of 2754 Lincoln Way East) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned Ordinances 2021-22 (annex/zoning 19.02 acres to R-1, Autumn Ridge Phase 4) and 2021-23 (annex/zoning 5.24 acres to I-1, self storage at 16996 S.R. 23) to Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider petitions for a PUD amendment to allow an auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road, a rezone for a drive-thru restaurant at 2754 Lincoln Way East, and annexations for a residential subdivision and a self-storage facility. The council will also vote on alley vacation and rezoning ordinances, and adopt a policy for electronic participation at meetings.

• Petition 2021-07: PUD amendment for auto dealership at 7207 Grape Road
• Petition 2021-08: Rezone to C-7 for drive-thru restaurant at 2754 Lincoln Way East
• Petition 2021-09: Annexation of 19.02 acres for Autumn Ridge Phase 4 subdivision
• Petition 2021-10: Annexation of 5.24 acres for self-storage at 16996 S.R. 23
• Ordinance 2021-17: Alley vacation of 16' wide alley between Forest and Benton Ave.

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution establishing permanent procedures for electronic participation in meetings. The council also passed three zoning ordinances, including an alley vacation for residential development and two commercial rezonings. A resident petition for a three-way stop at a local intersection was received for review by the Engineering Department.

• Approved Resolution R2021-12 for electronic participation (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5745 vacating alley for Hack Properties LLC (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5746 rezoning 5603 Grape Road to C-4 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5747 rezoning 2777 Lincoln Way East to C-7 (8-0)
• Received petition for three-way stop at Byrkit Ave and Mishawaka Ave

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will review three rezoning proposals and an alley vacation on first reading. On second reading, they will consider transferring funds to road and bridge grants and establishing a fund for federal coronavirus recovery grants. A letter from the City Plan Commission regarding a May 11 recommendation will also be presented.

• Rezone 5603 Grape Road from C-7 Auto Oriented Restaurant to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial
• Rezone 2777 Lincoln Way East from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant
• Vacate 16-foot alley north of Brown, south of Catalpa, between Forest and Benton Ave (215 feet)
• Transfer $386,620 from Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted Fund to Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant fund
• Additional appropriation of $1,000,000 to Local Road and Street ($250,000) and MVH Restricted ($750,000) funds

The Common Council approved two ordinances to fund street paving and repairs totaling $1,765,240. Additionally, the council established a new fund to receive and manage approximately $12 million in ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery grants.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5742 to transfer $386,620 and appropriate $765,240 for the Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant Fund (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5743 to allocate $1,000,000 for street repair from the Local Road and Street and MVH Restricted funds (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5744 establishing the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant Fund (9-0)
• Approved May 3, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets May 3, 2021, with a school board update at 6:00PM and the regular meeting at 7:00PM. The agenda includes three rezoning petitions, three ordinances on first reading dealing with fund transfers and a new ARP grant fund, a lease and bond resolution, and one rezoning ordinance on second reading. Face masks are required under St. Joseph County Public Health Order 1-2021.

• Petition 2021-04: vacation of a 16-foot-wide, 215-foot alley north of Brown, south of Catalpa, between Forest and Brown Ave.
• Petition 2021-05: rezone 5603 Grape Road from C-7 Auto Oriented Restaurant to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial
• Petition 2021-06: rezone 2777 Lincoln Way East from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant
• P.O. 2021-14: transfer $386,620.00 from Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted Fund and appropriate $765,240.00 to Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant Fund
• P.O. 2021-15: additional funds of $250,000.00 Local Road and Street and $750,000.00 MVH Restricted, totaling $1,000,000.00

The Common Council approved a resolution to issue lease rental revenue bonds to fund various infrastructure and public safety projects. The council also approved a rezoning request for a single-family home on Lincoln Way West.

• Approved Resolution R2021-11 to issue approximately $50,560,000 in lease rental revenue bonds (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5741 to rezone 1803 Lincoln Way West from C-1 to R-1 (9-0)
• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Referred Petition 2021-04 (alley vacation) to City Plan Commission
• Referred Petition 2021-05 (rezone 5603 Grape Road) to City Plan Commission
• Referred Petition 2021-06 (rezone 2777 Lincolnway East) to City Plan Commission
• Assigned Proposed Ordinance 2021-14 (MVH fund transfer) to Budget & Finance Committee
• Assigned Proposed Ordinances 2021-15 and 2021-16 to Budget & Finance Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets April 19, 2021 for a regular meeting, with standing committees at 6:45PM and the full council at 7:00PM. The agenda includes first reading of a rezoning request for 1803 Lincoln Way West and a resolution for a use variance to allow a tattoo studio at 110-112 N. Main St. The council will also receive recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission, and hear non-agenda public comment.

• P.O. NO. 2021-13: Rezone from C-1 to R-1 at 1803 Lincoln Way West (first reading)
• R2021-10: Use variance to allow a tattoo studio at 110-112 N. Main St.
• Letters from Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission with recommendations from their April 13, 2021 meetings
• Approval of minutes from the April 12, 2021 regular meeting
• Privilege of the Floor for non-agenda items

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and unanimously passed a resolution approving a use variance for a tattoo studio at 110-112 North Main Street. The council also received a rezoning petition for 1803 Lincolnway West and a proposed corresponding ordinance, which were assigned to committee. Additionally, a council member announced an upcoming Twin Branch Neighborhood Watch zoom meeting.

• Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 12, 2021
• Approved Resolution R2021-10 for a use variance to allow a tattoo studio at 110-112 N. Main Street (9-0)
• Assigned proposed ordinance 2021-13 (rezoning 1803 Lincolnway West from C-1 to R-1) to the Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets April 12, 2021, with a regular agenda that includes two public petitions, three resolutions, and one ordinance. The resolutions confirm real and personal property tax abatements for Wellpet, LLC at 1011 W. 11th Street, and a 2020 tax abatement compliance report. The council will also take a second reading on a Penn PUD amendment to allow an 8-foot anti-climb screening fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant.

• Appeal 2021-04: use variance for a tattoo studio at 110-112 N. Main St.
• Petition 2021-03: rezone 1803 Lincoln Way West from C-1 to R-1
• R2021-08 and R2021-09: confirming resolutions for real and personal property tax abatements for Wellpet, LLC, 1011 W. 11th Street
• R2021-07: 2020 Tax Abatement Compliance Report
• P.O. NO. 2021-12: Penn PUD amendment for an 8-foot anti-climb screening fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant, Lot 2 of Juday Creek Business Park

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a 2020 tax abatement compliance report covering seven active abatements, and confirmed economic revitalization area designations for WellPet LLC at 1121 W 11th Street for both real and personal property tax abatement. The WellPet project is a $42.6 million investment that includes new odor-control equipment; city officials said the abatement would leave the owner paying about $2.2 million in taxes over five years. The council also adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing an 8-foot anti-climb screening fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant. All votes were unanimous roll call votes (9-0).

• Approved Resolution R2021-07, the 2020 tax abatement compliance report for seven active abatements (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-08 confirming 1121 W 11th Street as an economic revitalization area for real property tax abatement for WellPet LLC (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 confirming 1121 W 11th Street as an economic revitalization area for personal property tax abatement for WellPet LLC (9-0)
• Adopted Proposed Ordinance 2021-12 (became Ordinance No. 5740) amending the zoning ordinance to allow an 8-foot anti-climb screening fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant (9-0)
• Approved the March 15, 2021 regular meeting minutes as received
• Referred Appeal 2021-04 (use variance for a tattoo studio at 110-112 N. Main St.) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission
• Referred Petition 2021-03 (rezone from C-1 to R-1 at 1803 Lincolnway West) to the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets March 15, 2021 to take up three resolutions and one ordinance on first reading. Items include a tax abatement for WellPet, LLC at 1121 W. 11th Street, extending the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium agreement, and approving a state audit of the city's GAAP financials. A Penn PUD amendment would allow an 8-foot anti-climb fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant.

• P.O. 2021-12: Penn PUD amendment for an 8' high anti-climb screening fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant, Lot 2 of Juday Creek Business Park
• R2021-05: Declaratory Resolution for tax abatement for WellPet, LLC at 1121 W. 11th Street
• R2021-04: Agreement to extend the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium
• R2021-06: Approving the SBOA Audit of GAAP
• A letter from the City Plan Commission with recommendations from its March 9, 2021 meeting

The Common Council approved Resolution R2021-05, a declaratory resolution starting the tax abatement process for WellPet, LLC at 1121 W. 11th Street, with all nine members voting yes. It also approved R2021-04, extending the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium, and R2021-06, requesting a state GAAP audit, both by unanimous 9-0 votes. A zoning amendment for a screening fence at the Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant was introduced and assigned to committee, with no vote taken. The meeting also included announcements and remarks on the pandemic and a local death.

• Approved Resolution R2021-04 extending the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-05 declaring an economic revitalization area for a WellPet, LLC tax abatement at 1121 W. 11th Street (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2021-06 requesting the Indiana State Board of Accounts audit city financial statements per GAAP (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 1, 2021 regular meeting
• Introduced Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-12 (Penn PUD amendment for an 8-foot anti-climb fence at the Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant) and assigned it to the Land Use Planning Committee
• Announced the April 5, 2021 regular meeting moved to April 12, 2021

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets March 1, 2021, with a regular session at 7:00PM in Council Chambers and standing committee meetings at 6:45PM. On second reading, the Council will consider rezoning 1333 Lincoln Way East from C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial to C-1 General Commercial (P.O. 2021-10) and establishing a Mishawaka Redevelopment Authority (P.O. 2021-11). A petition seeks an 8-foot anti-climb screening fence around a new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant, and unfinished business includes a PUD amendment for fuel pumps and a convenience store at 520 Bittersweet.

• P.O. 2021-10: Rezone 1333 Lincoln Way East from C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial to C-1 General Commercial (second reading)
• P.O. 2021-11: Establish a Mishawaka Redevelopment Authority (second reading)
• Petition 2021-02: Penn PUD amendment for an 8-foot anti-climb screening fence around the new Juday Creek Water Treatment Plant, Lot 2 of Juday Creek Business Park
• P.O. 2021-02 (unfinished business): PUD amendment for fuel pumps and a convenience store with parking reduction at 520 Bittersweet, SE corner of Bittersweet & Vistula
• Approval of minutes from the February 15, 2021 regular meeting

The Council established the Mishawaka Redevelopment Authority to facilitate future project financing. A request to rezone a property at Bittersweet and Vistula for a gas station and convenience store was denied. A separate rezoning for a laundromat at 1333 Lincoln Way East was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 1333 Lincoln Way East from C-4 to C-1 for a laundromat (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5739 establishing the Mishawaka Redevelopment Authority (9-0)
• Denied PUD amendment for fuel pumps and convenience store at 520 Bittersweet (3-6)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets February 15, 2021, with a first reading of a rezoning at 1333 Lincoln Way East from C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial to C-1 General Commercial, and a resolution supporting a St. Joseph County innkeeper's tax increase. A second reading would rescind prior resolutions granting a use variance for an automotive body repair shop at 1802 West Sixth Street. The agenda also includes minutes approval and a City Plan Commission letter.

• P.O. 2021-10: Rezone 1333 Lincoln Way East from C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial to C-1 General Commercial (first reading)
• R2021-03: Support Indiana General Assembly increase of the St. Joseph County Innkeeper's Tax
• P.O. 2021-09: Rescind Resolution 2010-21 and Resolution 2012-03, a use variance for an automotive body repair/maintenance shop at 1802 West Sixth Street (second reading)
• Letter from City Plan Commission with recommendations from its February 09, 2021 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the February 01, 2021 regular meeting

The Common Council voted 9-0 to pass Ordinance No. 5737, rescinding two earlier resolutions that had allowed a commercial auto repair shop to operate at 1802 West Sixth Street. The council also voted 9-0 for Resolution 2021-03, supporting state Senate Bill 164 to raise the St. Joseph County innkeeper's tax from 6% to 8%. A rezoning request for 1333 Lincolnway East and an ordinance establishing the Mishawaka Redevelopment Authority were introduced and assigned to committee, with no final action taken.

• Approved Resolution 2021-03 supporting Senate Bill 164 to raise the St. Joseph County innkeeper's tax from 6% to 8% (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5737 rescinding Resolutions 2010-21 and 2012-03, the use variance for an auto repair shop at 1802 West Sixth Street (9-0)
• Amended the agenda to add Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-11 on first reading (9-0)
• Approved the February 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes as received
• Introduced Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-10 to rezone 1333 Lincolnway East from C-4 to C-1; assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Introduced Proposed Ordinance No. 2021-11 establishing the Mishawaka Redevelopment Authority; assigned to Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets February 1, 2021, with a mix of rezoning requests, a use-variance rescission, and a traffic code amendment on the agenda. Members will also consider a petition to rezone 1333 Lincoln Way East and a PUD amendment for fuel pumps and a convenience store at Bittersweet and Vistula. A change to the State of the City date is listed under new business.

• Petition 2021-01: rezone 1333 Lincoln Way East from C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial to C-1 General Commercial
• P.O. 2021-01 (second reading): rezone 1.81 acres at 5055 & 5603 Grape Road from C-1 to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial
• P.O. 2021-02 (second reading): PUD amendment for fuel pumps and convenience store with parking reduction at 520 Bittersweet, SE corner of Bittersweet & Vistula; petitioner requesting postponement
• P.O. 2021-09 (first reading): rescind Resolution 2010-21 and Resolution 2012-03, a use variance for an automotive body repair/maintenance shop at 1802 West Sixth Street
• P.O. 2021-07 (second reading): amend Municipal Code Traffic Code for Municipal Lot No. 3 at First & Church Street; petitioner requesting amendment

The Common Council approved a parking restriction for Municipal Lot No. 3 at First and Church Street to address late-night violence and police calls. They also approved a rezoning request for drive-thru restaurants on Grape Road and postponed a PUD amendment for a convenience store.

• Approved rezoning of 1.81 acres at 5055 & 5603 Grape Rd to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5736 restricting parking at Municipal Lot No. 3 from 12AM to 6AM, except for reserved permit holders (9-0)
• Postponed second reading and public hearing for PUD amendment at 520 Bittersweet indefinitely (9-0)
• Referred rezoning petition for 1333 Lincolnway East to the City Plan Commission
• Approved January 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved request to receive State of the City Address on March 22, 2021 (9-0)
• Rescheduled April 5, 2021 meeting to April 12, 2021 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets January 18, 2021 to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning two parcels on Grape Road and a PUD amendment for fuel pumps and a convenience store at Bittersweet and Vistula. The agenda also includes second readings of four collective bargaining agreements with city unions covering 2021-2022, and a use variance for a tattoo, piercing and art gallery on S. Main Street. Several items address scrivener's errors in prior annexation and subdivision ordinances. The meeting is open to the public with in-person and remote options, and face masks are required per the governor's executive order.

• Rezone 1.81 acres from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial at 5055 & 5603 Grape Road
• PUD amendment for fuel pumps and convenience store with parking reduction at 520 Bittersweet, SE corner of Bittersweet & Vistula
• Four collective bargaining agreements with Police Lodge 91, Local 364 Central Service, Electrical Workers Local 1392, and Sewer Dept. Local 364 for 2021-2022
• Use variance for tattoo, piercing and art gallery at 403 & 411 S. Main Street
• Amendments to fix scrivener's errors in annexation and subdivision ordinances for E. Twelfth Street properties

The Common Council approved four collective bargaining agreements covering city workers and police, each on unanimous 9-0 votes after suspending normal rules to hold first and second readings the same night. The police contract with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91 runs 1-01-2021 through 12-31-2022, while the Teamsters Local 364, IBEW Local 1392, and Sewer Department Teamsters agreements were described as one-year extensions. The council also approved a one-year probationary use variance for a tattoo, piercing, and art gallery at 403 and 411 South Main Street, and passed a scrivener's-error correction to an annexation ordinance and resolution near 1141 and 1241 E. Twelfth Street. Two rezoning petitions from the Plan Commission were introduced and assigned to committee, not decided.

• Approved amended police contract with Mishawaka FOP Lodge 91, 1-01-2021 to 12-31-2022 (9-0), Ordinance No. 5730
• Approved amended Teamsters Local 364 Central Service Dept. contract, 1-01-2021 to 12-31-2022 (9-0), Ordinance No. 5731
• Approved amended IBEW Local 1392 contract, 1-01-2021 to 12-31-2022 (9-0), Ordinance No. 5732
• Approved amended Sewer Department Teamsters Local 364 contract, 1-01-2021 to 12-31-2021 (9-0), Ordinance No. 5733
• Approved one-year probationary use variance for tattoo, piercing and art gallery at 403 & 411 S. Main Street (9-0), Resolution R2021-01AA
• Approved annexation ordinance correction for property S. and E. of 1141 & 1241 E. Twelfth Street, described as a scrivener's error (9-0), Ordinance No. 5734
• Approved Resolution R2021-02 correcting the fiscal plan legal description for the same annexation area (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 04, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council meets January 4, 2021, with a facemask requirement under Governor Holcomb's executive order. The agenda includes electing officers, approving December 21, 2020 minutes, and hearing three land-use petitions: a use variance for a tattoo and art gallery at 403 & 411 S. Main Street, a rezoning of 1.81 acres at 5055 Grape Road, and a PUD amendment for fuel pumps and a convenience store at 520 Bittersweet. The agenda lists no ordinances or resolutions with specific content, and most remaining items are procedural or appointments to boards and commissions.

• Appeal No. 2020-58: use variance for Tattoo, Piercing & Art Gallery at 403 & 411 S. Main Street
• Petition No. 2020-24: rezone 1.81 acres from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial at 5055 Grape Road
• Petition No. 2020-25: PUD amendment for fuel pumps and convenience store with parking reduction at 520 Bittersweet (SE corner of Bittersweet & Vistula)
• Election of officers and approval of December 21, 2020 meeting minutes
• Appointments to boards and commissions including MBA, Solid Waste, MACOG, Redevelopment Commission, and Plan Commission

The January 4, 2021 Mishawaka Common Council meeting agenda included election of officers, approval of the December 21, 2020 minutes, and several petitions (a use variance for a tattoo/piercing/art gallery at 403 & 411 S. Main Street, a rezoning of 1.81 acres at 5055 Grape Road, and a PUD amendment for fuel pumps and a convenience store at 520 Bittersweet). The document provided is the meeting agenda only; it does not record any votes, approvals, denials, or outcomes. No substantive decisions can be reported from this source.