Mishawaka public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with committee sessions beforehand. The agenda includes public hearings on a use variance for storage containers at Hobby Lobby, two rezoning petitions, and second-reading ordinances for two additional rezones, including one for Gage Auto's expansion. The council will also approve minutes and discuss 2024 meeting date changes.
- Appeal No. 2023-29: Use variance for 4 storage containers at 5514 Grape Road (Hobby Lobby)
- Petition No. 2023-25: Rezone from C-1 to C-4 at 411 W. McKinley
- Petition No. 2023-26: Rezone from C-1 to R-1 at 617 E. Grove Street
- P.O. No. 2023-54: Rezone from I-2 to C-4 at 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd.
- P.O. No. 2023-55: Rezone from C-1 to C-9 for Gage Auto expansion at 3813 Lincolnway East
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, with several items on the agenda. Key actions include first readings of ordinances for a fund transfer and a proposed annexation with PUD amendments, as well as resolutions for use variances. The council will also conduct second readings on the 2024 civil city budget and tax levy, salary ordinances, and a $1.22 million additional appropriation for police and fire equipment.
- P.O. No. 2023-49: Transfer $20,000 from Central Services to Central Service
- P.O. No. 2023-50: Annex 13.55 acres and establish PUD at NW corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway
- R2023-22: Use variance for adult daycare at 550 Union St. (I-2 district)
- R2023-23: Use variance for daycare at 206 W. Eighth St. (R-1 district)
- P.O. No. 2023-43: Additional appropriation of $1,220,000 for Tasers ($400,000) and fire truck ($750,000)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on the 2024 civil city budget and tax levy, and a rezoning request. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances for appropriations, including funds for police tasers and a fire truck, and salary ordinances for 2024. Several rezoning and use variance petitions are on the agenda for discussion.
- Appeal No. 2023-24: Use variance for daycare center in R-1 district at 206 W. Eighth St.
- Petition No. 2023-20: Rezone from I-2 to C-4 at 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. and from I-2 to R-1 at 1212 Stanley St.
- Petition No. 2023-21: Annex 13.55 acres and establish PUD at Fir Road and Beacon Parkway.
- P.O. No. 2023-43: Additional appropriations totaling $1,220,000, including $400,000 for police tasers and $750,000 for a fire truck.
- P.O. No. 2023-40: Public hearing on 2024 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy (no vote).
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings and a public session. The main items are the first reading of the 2024 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy, and a second reading of an ordinance to approve a 12-hour shift schedule for the police department. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a swearing-in ceremony for the Mayor's Youth Council.
- First reading of P.O. No. 2023-40: Civil City Budget and Tax Levy for 2024
- Second reading of P.O. No. 2023-39: Approving 12-hour shift schedule for Mishawaka Police Department
- Swearing-in of the Mayor's Youth Council
- Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 regular meeting
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with several items on the agenda. They will consider a 12-hour shift schedule for the police department, a rezoning request, and a right-of-way vacation, among other items. Two ordinances related to a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) are requesting postponement to November 20th.
- P.O. No. 2023-39: Approving 12-hour shift schedule for Mishawaka Police Department
- P.O. No. 2023-25: Rezone from S-1 to C-3 at NE corner of Cedar & E. Third St.
- P.O. No. 2023-37: Right-of-way vacation of alley bounded by W. Front St., N. Spring St., W. 1st St., N. Mill St.
- P.O. No. 2023-38: PUD amendment to allow microblading in Unit 14 at 6910 N. Main St.
- P.O. No. 2023-35 and 2023-36: DORA ordinances requesting postponement to Nov. 20
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on a use variance appeal for a mini storage facility at the northeast corner of E. McKinley and Maplehurst, and will consider several ordinances on first and second reading. Items include right-of-way vacations, a PUD amendment, two rezones, a historic landmark designation, and a proposed outdoor refreshment area (DORA), with two DORA ordinances postponed to September 11.
- Appeal No. 2023-18: Use variance for mini storage and developmental variances for setback, fencing, and parking at NE corner of E. McKinley and Maplehurst
- P.O. No. 2023-37: Right-of-way vacation of unimproved alley bounded by W. Front St., N. Spring St., W. 1st St., and N. Mill St.
- P.O. No. 2023-38: PUD amendment to allow microblading in Unit 14 at 6910 N. Main St.
- P.O. No. 2023-25: Rezone from S-1 to C-3 at NE corner of Cedar & E. Third St.
- P.O. No. 2023-29: Rezone from C-1 to R-3 at 2406 Schumacher Dr. and adjacent property
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings on two right-of-way vacations, consider first-reading ordinances to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), and vote on resolutions including an interlocal agreement with South Bend for investigating officer-involved shootings and the disposal/purchase of Temple Park property. Several second-reading items, including a rezone and a historic landmark designation, have postponement requests.
- Petition No. 2023-18: vacation of unimproved alley bounded by W. Front St., N. Spring St., W. 1st St., and N. Mill St.
- Petition No. 2023-19: PUD amendment to allow microblading in Unit 14 at 6910 N. Main St.
- P.O. No. 2023-35/36: Establish Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and amend park/recreation code
- R2023-19: Interlocal agreement with South Bend for mutual investigation of officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph County
- R2023-20: Authorizing property disposal and purchase agreement for Temple Park
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including votes on annexations and rezones for a self-storage facility and a commercial property, as well as approval of economic revenue bonds for Ironworks Phase II. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances for historic landmark designation, right-of-way vacations, and a rezone, plus resolutions for fiscal plans and a consolidated area improvement project.
- P.O. No. 2023-31: Establish 1202 E. Mishawaka Ave. as a Historic Landmark
- P.O. No. 2023-34: Rezone 1644 Lincolnway East from C-1 to C-6 for a residential unit
- P.O. No. 2023-26: Annex and zone land south of 1505 S. Byrkit to I-1 for self-storage (vote)
- P.O. No. 2023-28: Approve economic revenue bonds for Ironworks Phase II
- R2023-18: Declaratory resolution for The Mill Phase II area improvement project
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider several rezoning and annexation proposals, including a use variance for auto repair, a historic landmark designation, and multiple property rezonings. Some items are scheduled for votes, while others are only for public hearing with no vote.
- R2023-15: Use variance for automobile repair in I-1 Light Industrial District at 2014 E. McKinley
- P.O. No. 2023-24: Rezone 712 Division St. from R-1 to R-2 to match duplex use
- P.O. No. 2023-26: Annex and zone vacant land south of 1505 S. Byrkit to I-1 for self-storage (public hearing, no vote)
- P.O. No. 2023-30: Establish 124 S. Race St. as a Historic Landmark
- Petition No. 2023-17: Rezone 1644 Lincolnway East from C-1 to C-6 for a residential unit
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on June 19, 2023, with several ordinances on first and second reading. Key items include rezoning requests at 712 Division St., Cedar & E. Third St., and 2406 Schumacher Dr., annexations for a self-storage facility and commercial property, and approval of economic revenue bonds for Ironworks Phase II. The council will also vote on a fiscal plan for annexing 15793 E. University Dr. and consider amendments to the salary ordinance and investment policies.
- Rezone 712 Division St. from R-1 to R-2 to match duplex use
- Rezone northeast corner of Cedar & E. Third St. to C-3 City Center Commercial
- Annex and zone vacant land south of 1505 S. Byrkit to I-1 Light Industrial for self-storage
- Authorize economic revenue bonds for Ironworks Phase II
- Establish 124 S. Race St. as a Historic Landmark
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider several land-use petitions, including rezonings and annexations, plus a resolution to dispose of the old City Hall property. It will also take up ordinances on first and second reading, including investment policies and a fund transfer for road projects. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.
- Petition 2023-11: Rezone 712 Division St. from R-1 to R-2 to match duplex use
- Petition 2023-12: Rezone northeast corner of Cedar & E. Third St. from S-1 to C-3
- Petition 2023-13: Annex and zone land south of 1505 S. Byrkit to I-1 for self-storage
- Petition 2023-14: Annex and rezone 100' north of E. McKinley & Maplehurst to C-4
- Resolution R2023-13: Disposal of old City Hall at 600 E. Third St. and surrounding properties
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include annexations with zoning changes, a transfer of $774,648.69 to a local road and bridge matching grant fund with an additional appropriation of $1,549,297.00, and amendments to the salary ordinance and ARPA resolution. The council will also vote on fiscal plans for two annexations.
- P.O. 2023-17: Annex and establish C-1 General Commercial District at 15793 E. University Dr.
- P.O. 2023-18: Rezone from I-2 Heavy Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 2027 E. Lasalle
- P.O. 2023-19: Transfer $774,648.69 to Local Bridge & Road Matching Grant Fund and additional appropriation of $1,549,297.00
- R2023-10 and R2023-11: Fiscal plans for annexations at 17018 State Road 23 and 2014 E. McKinley Ave.
- P.O. 2023-13 and 2023-14: Final votes on annexations with zoning at State Rd. 23 and E. McKinley
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings on two annexation proposals (State Rd. 23 and E. McKinley) and a rezoning on W. Sixth St., and will consider a resolution for a wellness pet deduction from real property tax abatement. Petitions for annexation and rezoning at E. University Dr. and E. Lasalle will also be introduced.
- Petition 2023-09: Annex and zone C-1 Commercial at 15793 E. University Dr.
- Petition 2023-10: Rezone from I-2 to R-1 at 2027 E. Lasalle
- R2023-09: Wellness Pet Deduction of Real Property Tax Abatement
- P.O. 2023-13: Annex and zone C-1 at 17018 State Rd. 23 (public hearing, no vote)
- P.O. 2023-14: Annex and rezone to I-1 east of 2014 E. McKinley (public hearing, no vote)
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on use variances, annexations, and rezoning petitions, and will consider a tax abatement compliance report and ordinances on second reading, including a PUD amendment for a drive-thru restaurant and a sewage works bond.
- Appeal 2023-07: Use variance for five temporary sales trailers at 4325 Grape Rd.
- Appeal 2023-08: Use variance for automobile repair in I-1 district at 2014 E. McKinley
- Petition 2023-05: Annex and zone as C-1 General Commercial west of 5996 State Rd. 23
- Petition 2023-06: Rezone from C-1 to R-3 Multi-Family at 2406 Schumacher Dr.
- P.O. 2023-11: PUD amendment for Scooter's Coffee drive-thru at 12th/Harrison/Capital
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with a referendum presentation by the School City of Mishawaka, followed by committee meetings and the council session. The council will consider several ordinances on first reading, including a rezoning, a right-of-way vacation, a PUD amendment, and a fire prevention ordinance amendment, as well as resolutions and second-reading items such as salary ordinances and a $5,935,000 additional appropriation from ARP funds for premium pay and West Street Phase IIIB. Public comment is available during the privilege of the floor.
- P.O. No. 2023-06: Rezoning from I-2 Heavy Industrial & R-1 Single Family Residential to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for auto sale at SE corner of N. Merrifield Ave. & Jefferson Blvd.
- P.O. No. 2023-07: Right-of-way vacation for unimproved Taylor St. at NW corner of Arthur & Grape Rd.
- P.O. No. 2023-08: PUD amendment to expand permitted use for a Regional Recreational Facility in Juday Creek Business Park Sub.
- P.O. No. 2023-05: Additional appropriation of $5,935,000 from ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant for premium pay ($380,000), social security, Medicare, INPRS, and West Street Phase IIIB ($5,500,000).
- P.O. No. 2022-50: PUD amendment to increase building height to 65' at NW corner of Cleveland Rd. & Gumwood Rd. (petitioners requesting withdrawal).
City Council
The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including first readings of two ordinances: one to rezone a property at the northeast corner of 12th St. & Merrifield from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile oriented restaurant commercial, and another to amend the agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91. The council will also consider an appointment to the Transpo Board and receive a letter from the City Plan Commission. The agenda is otherwise routine, with minutes approval and standard procedural items.
- First reading: P.O. No. 2023-01 – Rezone outlot from C-1 to C-7 at NE corner of 12th St. & Merrifield
- First reading: P.O. No. 2023-02 – Amend agreement between City of Mishawaka and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91
- Appointment to Transpo Board
- Letter from City Plan Commission regarding recommendations from January 10 meeting
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting