Mishawaka public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider three proposed ordinances that would transfer or appropriate funds: $14,233.54 for street repairs from the MVH Restricted Fund, $300,000 for the Cumulative Sewer Fund, and $830,000 across various funds. All three ordinances are assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee. No other business can be brought before the council at this special meeting.
- Proposed Ordinance 2022-45: Transfer $14,233.54 from MVH Restricted Fund for street repairs
- Proposed Ordinance 2022-46: Additional appropriation of $300,000 to Cumulative Sewer Fund
- Proposed Ordinance 2022-48: Additional appropriation of $830,000 to various funds
The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved three ordinances transferring and appropriating funds for the remainder of 2022. Ordinance 5822 moved $14,233.54 from the Local Road & Bridge Matching Grant Fund to the Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted Fund for street repairs. Ordinance 5823 appropriated $300,000 for storm/sanitary sewer reconstruction, and Ordinance 5824 appropriated $830,000 for various funds to cover inflationary costs and extraordinary expenses. All passed 9-0.
- Approved transfer of $14,233.54 from Local Road & Bridge Matching Grant Fund to MVHR Fund (9-0)
- Approved additional appropriation of $14,233.54 to MVHR Fund (9-0)
- Approved $300,000 appropriation for Capital Overlays Storm/Sanitary Reconstruction (9-0)
- Approved $830,000 appropriation for various funds (9-0)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several ordinances regarding firefighter and central services salaries. The meeting also includes first readings for two PUD amendments and multiple fund transfers and appropriations.
- PUD Amendment for a restaurant with drive-thru south of 3615 Bremen Highway
- PUD Amendment to increase building height to 65’ at Cleveland Rd. and Gumwood Rd.
- Salary amendments for firefighters, Senior Purchasing Agent, and Central Services
- $300,000.00 appropriation for Storm/Sanitary Reconstruction
- $830,000.00 additional appropriation to various funds
The Mishawaka Common Council approved several ordinances, including a 2023-24 salary ordinance for police and firefighters that includes raises (7% for police in 2023, 5% in 2024, plus stipends) and amendments to the 2022 and 2023 salary ordinances for certification pay. The council also postponed three appropriation ordinances to a special meeting on December 27, 2022, due to a publication error.
- Approved Ordinance 5818, amending 2022 salaries for Central Services certification pay (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5819, amending 2023 salaries for Senior Purchasing Agent and certification pay (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5820, 2023-24 salary ordinance for sworn firefighters and police, with raises (9-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5821, transferring and reappropriating funds for Human Resources (9-0)
- Postponed Ordinances 2022-45, 2022-46, and 2022-48 to special meeting on December 27, 2022
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including first readings of ordinances on salary adjustments, fund transfers, and appropriations, and second readings on EV charging station fees and councilmanic district changes. Public comment is allowed for non-agenda items.
- P.O. 2022-42/43/44: Salary amendments for Central Services, Senior Purchasing Agent, and firefighters
- P.O. 2022-45: Transfer $14,233.54 from Local Road & Bridge Matching Grant Fund to MVHR Fund
- P.O. 2022-46: Additional appropriation of $300,000 for Storm/Sanitary Reconstruction
- P.O. 2022-48: Additional appropriation of $830,000 to various funds
- P.O. 2022-40: Second reading on fees and parking regulations for city-owned EV charging stations
The Common Council established a fee structure for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations and approved new boundaries for councilmanic districts. The council also updated the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved $2/hour fee for EV charging after first two free hours (9-0)
- Approved redefining councilmanic district boundaries (6-3)
- Approved changes to seven 2023 regular council meeting dates (9-0)
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, considering ordinances on first and second reading, resolutions, and committee reports. Key items include establishing fees for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations, amending councilmanic district boundaries, and authorizing taxable economic development bonds. The council will also review a use variance for outpatient counseling services and a declaratory resolution for a consolidated area improvement project.
- P.O. 2022-40: Establishing fees and parking regulations for city-owned EV charging stations
- P.O. 2022-41: Amending councilmanic district ordinance
- R2022-35: Use variance for outpatient counseling services at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail (Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend, Catholic Charities)
- R2022-36: Declaratory resolution for Consolidated Area Improvement Project
- P.O. 2022-39: Authorizing taxable economic development lease rental revenue bonds
The Mishawaka Common Council approved a resolution creating a separate TIF district for the Mishawaka Fieldhouse project and authorized the issuance of taxable economic development lease rental revenue bonds, both by 8-1 votes with Councilman Compton dissenting. The council also approved a use variance for outpatient counseling services at 1328 West Dragoon Trail (9-0) and accepted a Plan Commission resolution amending the consolidated TIF district. Two proposed ordinances were introduced and assigned to committees: one setting fees and parking regulations for city-owned EV charging stations, and another redefining councilmanic district boundaries.
- Approved Resolution R2022-36 creating a separate TIF district for the Consolidated Area Improvement Project (8-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-39 authorizing taxable economic development lease rental revenue bonds (8-1), becoming Ordinance No. 5815
- Approved Resolution R2022-35 granting a use variance for outpatient counseling services at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail (9-0)
- Accepted Plan Commission Resolution 2022-02 amending the consolidated TIF district (8-0 recommendation)
- Introduced Ordinance 2022-40 on EV charging station fees and parking regulations, assigned to Budget & Finance
- Introduced Ordinance 2022-41 redefining councilmanic district boundaries, assigned to Personnel
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on a use variance for outpatient counseling services, first reading of a bond issuance, and resolutions related to an athletic facility development agreement and lease. The council will also take second reading votes on two rezoning requests for mixed-use and restaurant developments.
- Appeal No. 2022-44: Use variance for outpatient counseling services at 1328 W. Dragoon Trail (Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend, Catholic Charities)
- P.O. No. 2022-39: Authorizing taxable economic development lease rental revenue bonds
- R2022-33: Approving development agreement with Card Associates Athletic Facility, LLC
- R2022-34: Approving lease for athletic facility project
- P.O. No. 2022-37: Rezone from C-1 to S-2 PUD for mixed-use development at NE corner of N. Main St. & E. University Dr.
The Common Council approved a development agreement and lease for a regional indoor athletic facility to be built by Card Associates Athletic Facilities, LLC. The council also approved two zoning ordinances for commercial developments on N. Main St. and proclaimed Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
- Approved development agreement for regional indoor athletic facility (9-0)
- Approved lease between Building Corporation and Redevelopment Commission for athletic facility (9-0)
- Approved rezoning from C-1 to S-2 PUD at NE corner of N. Main St. and E. University Dr. (9-0)
- Approved PUD amendment for restaurant with drive-thru at 5540 N. Main St. (9-0)
- Approved resolution commemorating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 19, 2022 (9-0)
- Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several ordinances regarding the 2023 civil city budget, tax levy, and employee and elected official salaries. The meeting also includes first readings for rezoning requests and resolutions for real and personal property tax abatements.
- First reading for rezoning at NE corner of N. Main St. & E. University Dr.
- PUD amendment for a restaurant with drive-thru at 5540 N. Main St.
- Tax abatement resolutions for land bounded by W. Front, North Hill, W. First, and N. Spring Streets
- Tax abatement resolutions for Helios Hydraulics Americas LLC at 1811 N. Home St.
- Second reading for 2023 Civil City Budget, Tax Levy, and various salary ordinances
The Common Council adopted a balanced 2023 civil city budget and approved salary increases for elected officials and most city staff. The council also approved property tax abatements for a mixed-use development and Helios Hydraulics Americas LLC.
- Approved 5-year real property tax abatement for Front Street, L.L.C. (8-1)
- Approved 5-year real and personal property tax abatements for Helios Hydraulics Americas LLC (9-0)
- Adopted 2023 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy (9-0)
- Approved 3% salary increase for elected officials for 2023 (9-0)
- Approved 3% salary increase for most civil city employees for 2023 (9-0)
- Approved 0% salary increase for sworn public safety officers pending contract negotiations (9-0)
- Denied motion to reduce Front Street, L.L.C. tax abatement to a 4-year term (7-2)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on a PUD amendment for a drive-thru restaurant and a street vacation. The council will vote on several ordinances, including the 2023 salary ordinances for elected officials, civil city employees, and public safety, as well as the annexation and rezoning of 14325 Cleveland Road. Resolutions include tax abatements for Front Street, LLC and Heilos Hydraulics Americas, and the sale of the current police station property.
- Petition 2022-18: PUD amendment for restaurant with drive-thru at 5540 N. Main St.
- Public hearing on Vacation 2022-02 for alley north of Wilson Blvd. in Battell's 2nd Addition
- P.O. 2022-34/35/36: 2023 salary ordinances for elected officials, civil city employees, public safety
- R2022-25: Tax abatement for Front Street, LLC (W. Front, N. Hill, W. First, N. Spring Sts.)
- R2022-27: Authorizing sale of city-owned property (current police station)
The Council approved the annexation of 60 acres at 14325 Cleveland Road for a planned unit development auto mall. Other key actions included approving tax abatements for a downtown mixed-use project and a hydraulics facility expansion, and authorizing the sale of the former police station.
- Approved annexation and rezoning to S-2 PUD for 14325 Cleveland Rd (7-0)
- Approved declaratory resolution for tax abatement for Front Street, LLC mixed-use project (7-0)
- Approved declaratory resolution for tax abatement for Helios Hydraulics Americas, LLC (7-0)
- Authorized sale of former police station at 200 N. Church St to Cressy Commercial for $500,000 (7-0)
- Approved water service line warranty program for residents via HomeServe (7-0)
- Approved use variance for food truck at 1017 E. Jefferson Blvd (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of property south of 4601 Grape Rd to S-1 Extensive Open Space (7-0)
- Approved vacation of public right-of-way alley in Battell’s 2nd Park Addition (7-0)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the 2023 civil city budget and tax levy, a rezoning request, a right-of-way vacation, and approval of ARP-funded grants totaling $1.81 million to local organizations. The council will also consider a tax abatement for an apartment development and collective bargaining agreements.
- P.O. No. 2022-32: Civil City Budget and Tax Levy for 2023
- P.O. No. 2022-29: Additional ARP funds – $1,810,000 total for Boys and Girls Club ($750,000), Youth Service Bureau ($375,000), Troop Town ($325,000), Mishawaka Building Trades ($275,000), M-P-H Public Library ($50,000), The Res ($35,000)
- P.O. No. 2022-30: Rezone from C-2 Shopping Center to S-1 Extensive Open Space south of 4601 Grape Rd.
- R2022-21: Tax abatement for Steelhead Apartments Multi-Family Residential Development at 2754 Lincolnway East
- P.O. No. 2022-31: Vacation of public right-of-way for 1st alley between lots 44-47, Battell's 2nd Park Addition
The Council approved a tax abatement for the redevelopment of the former Mishawaka Inn into apartments and allocated $1.81 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to various community organizations. They also approved collective bargaining amendments for sewer and police employees. This was the final meeting held at the old City Hall building.
- Approved tax abatement for 2754 Lincolnway East apartment project (8-1)
- Approved $1.81M ARPA grant distribution to community partners (9-0)
- Approved Sewer Department collective bargaining amendment (9-0)
- Approved Police Lodge 91 collective bargaining amendment (9-0)
- Approved $1.81M appropriation for ARPA grant recipients (9-0)
- Postponed food truck use variance at 1017 E. Jefferson Blvd
- Approved resolution honoring the old City Hall building (9-0)
- Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, hearing petitions for rezoning, right-of-way vacation, and a PUD amendment, and will consider ordinances on first and second reading, including collective bargaining amendments and $1.81 million in ARP-funded grants to local organizations. A tax abatement resolution for the Steelhead Apartments development is also on the agenda.
- Petition 2022-14: Rezone from C-2 to S-1 for floodplain open space south of 4601 Grape Rd.
- Petition 2022-16: PUD amendment to allow second restaurant with drive-thru south of 3615 Bremen Hwy.
- P.O. 2022-29: $1,810,000 in ARP funds to Boys and Girls Club ($750,000), Youth Service Bureau ($375,000), Troop Town ($325,000), Mishawaka Building Trades ($275,000), M-P-H Public Library ($50,000), The Res ($35,000)
- R2022-20: Tax abatement for Steelhead Apartments at 2754 Lincolnway East
- P.O. 2022-25: Establishing Cedar Street multiple site as a Historic District
The Common Council approved a declaratory resolution for a tax abatement to support the redevelopment of the Mishawaka Inn into an apartment complex. Several zoning changes were approved, while a large annexation for an auto campus and a new amusement ordinance were postponed.
- Approved tax abatement for Steelhead Apartments at 2754 Lincolnway East (7-1)
- Approved rezoning to C-7 Auto Oriented Restaurant for Lot 1 CAT Mishawaka, LLC (8-0)
- Approved rezoning to R-1 Single Family Residential at 2212 LWE (8-0)
- Approved rezoning to R-1 Single Family Residential at 805 S. Logan St. (8-0)
- Approved rezoning to R-1 Single Family Residential at 911 N. Main St. (8-0)
- Approved rezoning to C-4 Auto Oriented Commercial for Drive N’ Shine Car Wash (8-0)
- Established Cedar Street Multiple Site Historic District (8-0)
- Postponed annexation and rezoning for 14325 Cleveland Rd. auto campus to Oct. 3
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold first readings on eight ordinances, including seven rezoning requests and one establishing the Cedar Street multiple site as a historic district. The council will also consider three resolutions, including two use variances for food truck and retail sales, and will hear recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission.
- Rezone C-2 to C-7 for speculative outlot at Lot 1 CAT Mishawaka, LLC
- Rezone C-1 to R-1 at 2212 LWE (conversion back to house)
- Rezone I-1 to R-1 at 805 S. Logan St.
- Annexation and rezone to S-2 PUD at 14325 Cleveland Rd.
- Establish Cedar Street multiple site as Historic District
The Common Council approved a use variance for retail sales at 702 South Logan Street and acknowledged the elimination of the Utilities Receipt Tax. A request for a food truck variance at 1017 East Jefferson Boulevard was postponed to a later meeting.
- Approved use variance for retail sales at 702 South Logan Street (8-0)
- Approved resolution acknowledging elimination of Utilities Receipt Tax (8-0)
- Postponed food truck use variance at 1017 East Jefferson Boulevard to Sept. 6
- Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on two use variances, six rezoning petitions, and one annexation/rezone request. The council will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and address any unfinished business.
- Appeal No. 2022-27: Use variance for food truck at Pilo's Body Shop, 1017 Jefferson Blvd.
- Appeal No. 2022-29: Use variance for retail sales in I-2 district, 702 S. Logan St.
- Petition No. 2022-11: Annexation and rezone to S-2 PUD for commercial use, 14325 Cleveland Rd.
- Petition No. 2022-13: Rezone to C-4 for Drive N' Shine Car Wash, 3605 Bremen Highway
- P.O. No. 2022-14: Rezone from I-1 to R-1, 1816 W. Sixth St.
The Common Council approved a request to rezone a property at 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential. The decision followed discussions regarding fire safety, parking, and the installation of a privacy fence.
- Approved rezoning of 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 to R-1 (6-3)
- Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of a rezoning ordinance for 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, petitions, and other routine business.
- Ordinance 2022-14: Rezone 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential (second reading)
The Common Council unanimously voted to postpone a decision on rezoning 1816 W. Sixth St. from light industrial to single-family residential. The delay allows for further input from the Fire Marshal regarding safety codes and gives the property owner and a neighboring business owner time to negotiate a potential sale.
- Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 meeting
- Postponed Proposed Ordinance 2022-14 (rezoning 1816 W. Sixth St.) to August 1 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will review several ordinances on second reading and a petition for rezoning. Most rezoning items have been assigned to the Land Use Planning Committee for review. The Council will also consider a School Board appointment.
- Rezone petition for Speculative Outlot (Lot 1 of CAT Mishawaka LLC) from C-2 to C-7
- Resolution R2022-13: Use variance for microblading at 4125 Grape Rd.
- Second reading rezone for 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 to R-1
- Second reading rezone for 1023 W. 6th St. from C-1 to R-2
- PUD amendment for self-storage at 1435 University Drive Ct.
The council approved five zoning measures, including rezoning a former hotel at 2754 Lincolnway East to allow conversion into about 100 apartments, and a PUD amendment for a self-storage facility at 1435 University Drive Ct. A request to rezone 1816 W. Sixth St. from industrial to single-family residential was postponed to the next meeting after neighbors objected. The council also appointed Dave Weber to the School City of Mishawaka Board of School Trustees and heard public comment on crime from a neighborhood watch representative and Police Chief Ken Witkowski.
- Approved Resolution R2022-13, a use variance for microblading at 4125 Grape Road (8-0)
- Postponed Proposed Ordinance 2022-14, rezoning 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 to R-1, to the next regular meeting (voice vote)
- Approved Proposed Ordinance 2022-15, rezoning 1023 W. Sixth St. from C-1 to R-2 for two-family residential; became Ordinance 5791 (8-0)
- Approved Proposed Ordinance 2022-16, PUD amendment for climate-controlled self-storage at 1435 University Drive Ct.; became Ordinance 5792 (8-0)
- Approved Proposed Ordinance 2022-17, rezoning vacant lots on N. Hill St. from I-1 and I-2 to C-3; became Ordinance 5793 (8-0)
- Approved Proposed Ordinance 2022-18, rezoning 2754 Lincolnway East from C-1 and C-7 to R-3 for an apartment conversion; became Ordinance 5794 (8-0)
- Appointed Dave Weber to the School City of Mishawaka Board of School Trustees (voice vote)
- Approved minutes of the June 20, 2022 regular meeting
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on the 50th anniversary with sister city Shiojiri and reports from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission. The council will consider five rezoning ordinances on first reading, several resolutions, and multiple ordinances on second reading involving fund transfers and appropriations, including $975,180.65 for local roads and bridges.
- Rezone 1816 W. Sixth St. from I-1 to R-1 single-family residential
- Rezone 1023 W. 6th St. from C-1 to R-2 for two-family residential
- PUD amendment for indoor climate-controlled self-storage at 1435 University Drive Ct.
- Rezone vacant lots on N. Hill St. between W. Front St. and W. 1st St. to C-3
- Rezone 2754 Lincolnway East to R-3 to convert hotel into apartments
The Common Council passed multiple ordinances to adjust city funds, including a $1.95M appropriation for road and bridge grants and $273,295 for civil city salaries. The council also authorized the investment of public funds and the use of electronic funds transfers. A use variance for microblading services was postponed.
- Approved $1.95M appropriation for Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant Fund (9-0)
- Approved $273,295 additional appropriation for Civil City personal services (9-0)
- Approved $169,036 additional appropriation for CEDIT Professional Services (9-0)
- Approved reduction of $19,036 from Cumulative Capital Development fund (9-0)
- Authorized investment of public funds in banking institutions outside local county (9-0)
- Approved resolution to authorize electronic funds transfer payments (9-0)
- Approved removal of approximately 35 dormant funds with zero balances (9-0)
- Postponed use variance for microblading at 4125 Grape Road
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with several rezoning petitions, including converting a salon to two-family residential, allowing a self-storage facility, and rezoning for a hotel-to-apartment conversion. The council will also consider ordinances on first reading for fund transfers and appropriations, including over $1.9 million for bridge and road matching grants. A school board application timeline will be discussed as new business.
- Petition 2022-04: Rezone 1023 W. 6th St. from C-1 to R-2 for two-family residential
- Petition 2022-05: PUD amendment for indoor self-storage at 1435 University Drive Ct.
- Petition 2022-06: Rezone vacant lots on N. Hill St. to C-3 City Center Commercial
- Petition 2022-07: Rezone 2754 Lincolnway East to R-3 for hotel-to-apartment conversion
- P.O. 2022-10: Transfer $975,180.65 and appropriate $1,950,361.00 for Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant Fund
The Council approved the minutes from the May 16, 2022, meeting. Members also received several zoning and PUD amendment petitions and assigned five new proposed ordinances to the Budget and Finance Committee for further review.
- Approved May 16, 2022, meeting minutes
- Assigned five proposed ordinances to Budget and Finance Committee
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings and a public session. The council will consider two resolutions: one to add property to the city's acquisition list (R2022-11) and another for a use variance to allow self-storage in a C-1 General Commercial zone at 1010 S. Merrifield (R2022-12). The agenda also includes a letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals and an awards presentation by the Mishawaka Optimist Club.
- R2022-11: Adding property to the City's Acquisition List
- R2022-12: Use Variance to allow self-storage in C-1 General Commercial at 1010 S. Merrifield
- Letter from Board of Zoning Appeals regarding recommendations from May 10, 2022 meeting
- Mishawaka Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Awards Presentation
The Common Council voted 9-0 to add the Kamm Island Apartments property at 750 Allen View to the city's property acquisition list, with a purchase price of $862,500 and an estimated $100,000 demolition cost. The city plans to buy and tear down the 30-unit building, which officials described as a long-standing source of police, fire, and code enforcement calls. The council also approved a use variance allowing self-storage at 1010 South Merrifield Avenue, the former Kroger building, by a 9-0 vote. Both votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution R2022-11 adding 750 Allen View (Kamm Island Apartments) to the city's property acquisition list for $862,500, with an estimated $100,000 demolition cost (9-0)
- Approved Resolution R2022-12 granting a use variance for self-storage at 1010 South Merrifield Avenue, the former Kroger building (9-0)
- Approved minutes of the May 2, 2022 regular meeting as received from the Clerk's Office
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on two use variance appeals and a rezoning petition, and will consider a resolution amending the American Rescue Plan allocation. The agenda also includes a tax abatement compliance report and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Appeal No. 2022-10: Use variance for self-storage in C-1 district at 1010 S. Merrifield
- Appeal No. 2022-13: Use variance for microblading services in multi-tenant commercial strip center at 4125 Grape Rd.
- Petition No. 2022-03: Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 1816 W. Sixth St.
- R2022-10: Resolution amending R2021-30AA (American Rescue Plan funds)
- R2022-07: Tax Abatement Compliance Report
The Mishawaka Common Council approved a resolution to amend the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution plan to allow for greater flexibility in spending. Additionally, the Council approved a compliance report for six active property tax abatements, confirming that all recipients were in substantial compliance with their original agreements despite some project delays.
- Approved Resolution R2022-10 regarding ARPA fund distribution (8-0)
- Approved Resolution R2022-07 confirming tax abatement compliance (8-0)
- Approved minutes for the April 19, 2022, regular meeting
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings and a public session. The council will consider two use variance resolutions for properties on W. McKinley Ave. and Bittersweet Rd., and will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the uniform schedule of fees. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and a letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- R2022-08: Use variance for an event center (assembly hall) in C-2 Shopping Center Commercial at 502 W. McKinley Ave.
- R2022-09: Use variance to allow 3 tenants in 1 building in C-1 General Commercial District at 309 Bittersweet Rd.
- P.O. No. 2022-08: Ordinance amending the Uniform Schedule of Fees (second reading, assigned to Budget and Finance Committee)
- Letter from Board of Zoning Appeals regarding recommendation from April 12, 2022 meeting
The Common Council approved Ordinance 2022-08, amending the city's uniform schedule of fees, including ambulance service rates, by an 8-0 vote. It also approved two use variances recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals: an event center with bingo at 502 W. McKinley Ave. (former CVS) and three tenants in one building at 309 Bittersweet Road. Both resolutions passed 8-0. The meeting also included reminders about upcoming neighborhood meetings.
- Approved Resolution R2022-08: use variance for an event center (assembly hall) with bingo at 502 W. McKinley Ave. (8-0)
- Approved Resolution R2022-09: use variance to allow three tenants in one building at 309 Bittersweet Road (8-0)
- Approved Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending the uniform schedule of fees, including ambulance rates, becoming Ordinance No. 5785 (8-0)
- Approved minutes of the April 11, 2022 regular meeting as received
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on two use variance appeals and a first reading of an ordinance amending the uniform schedule of fees. The council will also receive a tax abatement compliance report and consider approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Appeal No. 2022-05: Use variance for an event center (assembly hall) in C-2 Shopping Center Commercial at 502 W. McKinley Ave.
- Appeal No. 2022-07: Use variance to allow 3 tenants in one building in C-1 General Commercial District at 309 Bittersweet Rd.
- P.O. No. 2022-08: Ordinance amending the Uniform Schedule of Fees (first reading)
- R2022-07: Tax Abatement Compliance Report
The Mishawaka Common Council approved the March 21, 2022 minutes and postponed Resolution R2022-07, which approves a report of compliance with a statement of benefits for certain property owners, to its next regular meeting on May 2. Two use-variance appeals and a proposed ordinance amending the uniform schedule of fees were read by title; the ordinance was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the rest of the meeting consisted of announcements, and the council adjourned at 7:10PM.
- Approved minutes of the March 21, 2022 regular meeting as received from the Clerk's Office
- Postponed Resolution R2022-07 (report of compliance with statement of benefits for listed property owners) to the May 2 regular meeting (voice vote, majority)
- Read Appeal No. 2022-05, a use variance for an Event Center at 502 W. McKinley Ave., by title
- Read Appeal No. 2022-07, a use variance to allow 3 tenants in 1 building at 309 Bittersweet Rd., by title
- Read Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending the Uniform Schedule of Fees by title; assigned to Budget and Finance Committee
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two use variances for microblading at salons and a right-of-way vacation for a planned car wash. The council will also consider resolutions on a riverfront development project area and property acquisition, plus second-reading ordinances on rezoning for residential and commercial projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.
- Appeal No. 2022-02: Use variance for microblading at 3931 Lincolnway East (That Hair Place)
- Appeal No. 2022-04: Use variance for microblading at 1238 University Dr.
- Public hearing on Vacation 2022-01 for right-of-way vacation for Drive & Shine car wash at Wayne Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
- R2022-03: Establishing Riverfront Development Project Area
- P.O. No. 2022-06: Rezone from R-1 & C-4 to C-4 for proposed car wash at NW corner of Lincoln Way & Bittersweet Rd.
The Council approved the acquisition of the Dodge RMG site for $250,000 to facilitate a projected $13 million cleanup and redevelopment. They also approved rezoning and right-of-way vacations for a new Drive 'N Shine car wash and granted two use variances for microblading.
- Approved adding Dodge RMG site to property acquisition list for $250,000 (9-0)
- Approved rezoning for Drive 'N Shine car wash at Lincoln Way & Bittersweet Rd (9-0)
- Approved right-of-way vacation for Drive 'N Shine at Wayne & Pennsylvania Ave (9-0)
- Approved use variance for microblading at 3931 Lincolnway East (9-0)
- Approved use variance for microblading at 1238 East University Drive (9-0)
- Approved expanding Municipal Riverfront Development Project Area (9-0)
- Approved withdrawal of rezoning request for Troop Town at E. Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings on two use variances for microblading at existing salons and a right-of-way vacation for a planned car wash. The council will also consider rezones for a car wash and a residential development, with one rezone requested for withdrawal.
- Appeal No. 2022-02: Use variance for microblading at 3931 Lincoln Way East (That Hair Place)
- Appeal No. 2022-04: Use variance for microblading at 1238 University Dr.
- Vacation 2022-01: Right-of-way vacation for Drive & Shine car wash at Wayne Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
- P.O. No. 2022-04: Rezone from R-1 to R-3 for 8 homes at E. Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave. (withdrawal requested)
- P.O. No. 2022-06: Rezone to C-4 for car wash at Lincoln Way & Bittersweet Rd.
The Mishawaka Common Council meeting scheduled for March 7, 2022, was canceled due to a lack of a quorum. No substantive business was conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2022.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings and first readings on a rezone and right-of-way vacation for a proposed car wash, a resolution on the Riverfront District, and a resolution on personal property tax. The council will also give second reading to a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 1392. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and committee reports.
- P.O. No. 2022-06: Rezone from R-1 & C-4 to C-4 for proposed car wash at NW corner of Lincoln Way & Bittersweet Rd.
- P.O. No. 2022-07: Right-of-way vacation for car wash development at Wayne & Pennsylvania Ave.
- R2022-01: Amending the City Municipal Riverfront District
- R2022-02: Replace don't Erase Personal Property Tax
- P.O. No. 2022-05: Collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 1392 (2022-2024)
The Mishawaka Common Council passed Resolution R2022-02, a non-binding resolution opposing state legislation to cut the business personal property tax, on a 9-0 vote. The council also passed Resolution R2022-01, which amends the municipal Riverfront District to add certain open-water areas, 9-0. Proposed Ordinance 2022-05, amending a collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 1392, passed 9-0 and became Ordinance No. 5782. Two rezoning and right-of-way vacation ordinances for a proposed car wash were introduced and assigned to committee; no vote was recorded. The council also changed its April meeting dates.
- Passed Resolution R2022-01 amending the City Municipal Riverfront District (9-0)
- Passed Resolution R2022-02 opposing state business personal property tax cut legislation (9-0)
- Passed Proposed Ordinance 2022-05 amending IBEW Local 1392 collective bargaining agreement; became Ordinance No. 5782 (9-0)
- Approved February 7, 2022 regular meeting minutes as received
- Introduced Proposed Ordinance 2022-06 rezoning for car wash at Lincoln Way & Bittersweet Rd; assigned to Land Use Planning Committee (no vote)
- Introduced Proposed Ordinance 2022-07 right-of-way vacation for car wash at Wayne & Pennsylvania Ave; assigned to Land Use Planning Committee (no vote)
- Changed April council meetings from April 4 to April 11 and April 18 to April 19
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will meet to discuss petitions for rezoning and right-of-way vacations for a proposed car wash, a collective bargaining amendment for the Sewer Department, amendments to the 2022 Civil City Salary Ordinance, and an additional appropriation of $125,000.00 for an Assistant Chief in the Fire Department's General Fund.
- Petition 2022-01: Rezone from R-1 & C-4 to C-4 Auto Oriented Commercial for a car wash at Lincoln Way & Bittersweet Rd.
- Petition 2022-02: Right of Way Vacation for car wash development at Wayne & Pennsylvania Ave.
- P.O. No. 2022-03: Additional Appropriation of $125,000.00 from General Fund Fire Personal Services for Assistant Chief
- P.O. No. 2022-04: Rezone from R-1 SF Residential to R-3 MF Residential for 8 residential homes at E. Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave
The Mishawaka Common Council held a regular meeting on February 21, 2022. The council approved the minutes from the regular meeting of January 17, 2022. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.
- Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 17, 2022
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on January 17, 2022, with several items on first reading, including a collective bargaining agreement with Local 364 for the Sewer Dept., an amendment to the 2022 Civil City Salary Ordinance, an additional appropriation of $125,000 for a Fire Assistant Chief position, and a rezoning request for eight residential homes near E. Jefferson Blvd and Maplehurst Ave. The council will also consider a letter from the City Plan Commission and may change the date of the State of the City address.
- P.O. No. 2022-01: Collective bargaining agreement with Local 364 (Sewer Dept.) for 2022-2024
- P.O. No. 2022-02: Amendment to Civil City Salary Ordinance for 2022
- P.O. No. 2022-03: Additional appropriation of $125,000 from General Fund for Fire Assistant Chief
- P.O. No. 2022-04: Rezone from R-1 to R-3 for 8 homes at NE corner of E. Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave (Troop Town)
- New Business: Change date of State of the City
The Council approved Ordinance 2022-01 on first and second reading by a 9-0 vote, correcting a $5 discrepancy in three longevity bonuses in the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 364 covering Sewer Department employees. Three other proposed ordinances — a 2022 salary amendment, a $125,000 additional appropriation for the Fire Assistant Chief, and the Troop Town rezoning (Petition #2021-21) — were read by title and assigned to committee, with no vote taken. The Council also voted 9-0 to move the Mayor's State of the City Address to Monday, March 28 at 6PM in the Council Chambers. The Plan Commission had recommended approval of the Troop Town rezoning 5-4 at its January 11 meeting; a community meeting on the petition is expected before the next Council meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-01 amending Ordinance 5770 (Teamsters Local 364 sewer employees contract) on first and second reading, 9-0; became Ordinance 5779
- Moved the Mayor's State of the City Address to Monday, March 28 at 6PM in Council Chambers, 9-0
- Approved the January 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes as received
- Assigned Ordinance 2022-02 (2022 Civil City salary amendment) to Budget & Finance Committee
- Assigned Ordinance 2022-03 ($125,000 additional appropriation, General Fund - Fire - Assistant Chief) to Budget & Finance Committee
- Assigned Ordinance 2022-04 (Troop Town rezoning, NE corner E. Jefferson Blvd & Maplehurst Ave) to Land Use Planning Committee
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes a resolution for a use variance to allow outdoor storage containers screened by 7-foot fencing at 2572 Miracle Lane (Dunhams Sports). The council will also consider three PUD amendments on second reading, including one to allow a storage facility at 512 W. Cleveland Rd. and another to add two single-family homes at The Village at Harrison Creek. Additionally, the council will make appointments to various boards and commissions.
- Resolution R2021-32: Use variance for outdoor storage containers at 2572 Miracle Lane (Dunhams Sports)
- P.O. No. 2021-50: PUD amendment for continued single-family residential use with new 3,072 SF/20' high accessory building at 230 Ireland Rd.
- P.O. No. 2021-51: PUD amendment to allow storage facility at 512 W. Cleveland Rd.
- P.O. No. 2021-52: PUD amendment to add two single-family homes at The Village at Harrison Creek
- Appointments to boards including MBA, Solid Waste, MACOG, Redevelopment Commission, Plan Commission, and others
The Mishawaka Common Council elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as Council President and Ron Banicki as Vice President for 2022. The council approved a resolution allowing an outdoor storage container at 2572 Miracle Lane and passed three zoning ordinances for a residential pull barn, a multi-story climate-controlled self-storage facility, and two single-family homes.
- Elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as Council President for 2022 (9-0)
- Elected Ron Banicki as Council Vice President for 2022 (9-0)
- Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2021
- Approved Resolution R2021-32 for use variance allowing an outdoor storage container at 2572 Miracle Lane (9-0)
- Passed Ordinance 5776 (Proposed Ordinance 2021-50) amending PUD to allow a single-family residential use with a 3,072 SF/20' high accessory building at 230 Ireland Rd. (9-0)
- Passed Ordinance 5777 (Proposed Ordinance 2021-51) amending PUD to allow a self-storage facility at 512 W. Cleveland Rd. (9-0)
- Passed Ordinance 5778 (Proposed Ordinance 2021-52) amending PUD to add two single-family homes at The Village at Harrison Creek (9-0)
- Approved council committee assignments, board appointments, and accepted Conflict of Interest forms unanimously