Mishawaka public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several ordinances on first and second readings, including multiple rezoning requests. The agenda also includes the authorization of economic development tax increment revenue bonds for the Grandview Phase III Project.

• First reading: Rezone 411 W. McKinley from C-1 to C-4
• First reading: Rezone 617 E. Grove Street from C-1 to R-1
• First reading: Authorizing Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for Grandview Phase III Project
• Resolution: Use variance for 4 storage containers at 5514 Grape Road (Hobby Lobby)
• Second reading: Rezone 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 to C-4

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a use variance allowing four storage containers at 5514 Grape Road (Hobby Lobby) by an 8-0 vote. The council also approved a rezoning of 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 Heavy Industrial to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial, which became Ordinance No. 5876. Three resolutions honoring outgoing councilmembers Bellovich, Compton, and DeMaegd were passed unanimously.

• Approved use variance for 4 storage containers at 5514 Grape Road (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 to C-4 (8-0), becoming Ordinance No. 5876
• Adopted resolutions honoring Mike Bellovich, Mike Compton, and Maggie DeMaegd (8-0)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2023 meeting

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the rezoning of 3813 Lincolnway East to allow for the expansion of Gage Auto. Additionally, the Council voted to adjust several of its 2024 meeting dates. A public hearing for a separate rezoning request at 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5876 to rezone 3813 Lincolnway East (7-0)
• Postponed public hearing for Ordinance No. 2023-54 to a future meeting (7-0)
• Approved changes to 2024 Common Council meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several ordinances on first and second readings. Items include rezoning requests for Jefferson Blvd. and Lincolnway East, and a fiscal plan for annexing 13.55 acres near Fir Road and Beacon Parkway.

• First reading: Rezone 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 to C-4
• First reading: Rezone 3813 Lincolnway East from C-1 to C-9 for Gage Auto expansion
• First reading: Ordinance to fix salaries for all sworn police officers
• Resolution: Fiscal plan for annexation of 13.55 acres at NE corner of Fir Road & Beacon Parkway
• Second reading: Transfer of $130,000 from Public Safety LIT Fund Capital Outlays to Debt Services

The Council approved an agreement with School City of Mishawaka to expand school resource officer services using a cost-sharing model and reserve officers. Other actions included annexing land at Fir Road and Beacon Parkway and updating zoning definitions for beauty shops.

• Approved interlocal agreement for expanded School Resource Officer services (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 13.55 acres at Fir Road and Beacon Parkway (9-0)
• Approved zoning update adding microblading and permanent makeup to beauty shop definitions (9-0)
• Approved $130,000 budget transfer for firetruck debt service (9-0)
• Approved increase of city deferred compensation match from 1% to 2% (9-0)
• Approved amendment to sworn police officer salaries to correct typographical error (9-0)
• Postponed indefinitely ordinances regarding Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA)
• Approved fiscal plan for annexation of land at Fir Road and Beacon Parkway (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider several rezoning petitions and fund reappropriations. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding land annexation and a reconsideration of a previous resolution for a mini storage facility.

• Rezone 1213 E. Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 Heavy Industrial to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial
• Rezone 3813 Lincolnway East from C-1 to C-9 Auto & Vehicle Sales for Gage Auto expansion
• Transfer $130,000.00 from Public Safety Capital Outlays to Debt Services
• Use variance for Adult Daycare at 550 Union St.
• Public hearing for annexing 13.55 acres at the northwest corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a use variance allowing adult daycare in an I-2 Heavy Industrial district at 550 Union Street (Resolution R2023-22), passed 7-0. The council also approved an ARPA plan amendment moving $900,000 for the CSO-23 project to water/sewer/broadband infrastructure, and a $20,000 General Fund transfer for vehicle repairs. A proposed annexation and zoning change for a 20.43-acre multi-family development at Fir Road and Beacon Parkway was discussed but not voted on, with final action scheduled for November 20.

• Approved use variance for adult daycare at 550 Union St. (7-0)
• Approved ARPA plan amendment moving $900,000 CSO-23 project to infrastructure use (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 General Fund transfer for vehicle repairs (7-0)
• Approved amended Resolution 2023-24 for mini storage at E. McKinley & Maplehurst (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2023 meeting
• Opened public hearing on annexation and PUD for Fir Road/Beacon Parkway (no vote)

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)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the 2024 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy, along with several salary ordinances for city employees, police, and elected officials. They also approved two use variances for a daycare center and a mini storage facility, and postponed a variance request for an adult daycare. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved 2024 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy (9-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing advance payments on public works contracts (9-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer for Shiojiri Garden red bridge repair (9-0)
• Approved $1,220,000 additional appropriations including police tasers and fire truck (9-0)
• Approved removal of police signing bonuses (9-0)
• Approved 2024 salary ordinances for city employees, police, and elected officials (9-0)
• Approved use variance for daycare at 206 W Eighth St (9-0)
• Approved use variance for mini storage at E McKinley and Maplehurst (9-0)

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).

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the rezoning of the former City Hall property at the corner of Cedar and E. Third St. from S-1 Open Space to C-4 City Center Commercial to accommodate the One Roof project. The Council also held a public hearing regarding the 2024 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy, with a final vote scheduled for the next meeting. Several new ordinances concerning city employee salaries and budget appropriations were introduced and assigned to committees.

• Approved rezoning of former City Hall property to C-4 Commercial (9-0)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2023 meeting

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

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2023-39, adopting a 12-hour shift schedule for the police department, which is expected to increase officer presence on the street and make the department among the top-paying in Indiana. The ordinance passed 9-0 after a public hearing and support from the mayor, police chief, and FOP. The council also assigned the proposed 2024 civil city budget and tax levy to the Budget and Finance Committee for review.

• Approved 12-hour shift schedule for police department (9-0)
• Assigned proposed 2024 civil city budget and tax levy to Budget and Finance Committee

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two ordinances: vacating an unimproved alley downtown (Ordinance 5857) and amending a PUD to allow microblading at 6910 N. Main St. (Ordinance 5858), both by 9-0 votes. Several other items were postponed, including a zoning change at Cedar & E. Third St. and a proposed outdoor refreshment area (DORA) ordinance. The council also heard public comments about traffic concerns on Division Street.

• Approved alley vacation (Ordinance 5857) 9-0
• Approved PUD amendment for microblading (Ordinance 5858) 9-0
• Postponed rezoning at Cedar & E. Third St. to October 2
• Postponed DORA ordinance (2023-35) to November 20
• Postponed Parks and Recreation DORA amendment (2023-36) to November 20
• Assigned police 12-hour shift ordinance to Public Health & Safety Committee

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

The Common Council rejected a proposal to rezone property at 2406 Schumacher Dr. for multi-family residential use. The Council approved the designation of 1202 E. Mishawaka Ave. as a local historic landmark. Several other ordinances were postponed or assigned to committees.

• Denied rezoning of 2406 Schumacher Dr. from C-1 to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (8-0)
• Approved designating 1202 E. Mishawaka Ave. as a local historic landmark (8-0)
• Postponed rezoning of Northeast corner of Cedar & E. Third St. to September 11th (8-0)
• Postponed ordinance establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) to September 11th (8-0)
• Postponed amendment to Parks and Recreation Ordinance regarding DORA to September 11th (8-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2023 meeting

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved three ordinances and three resolutions, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. These included vacating two alleys and part of Front Street, rezoning 1644 Lincolnway East to allow a residential unit, authorizing a property swap with Twin City Baptist Church for Temple Park, adding parcels to the city's acquisition list, and approving an interlocal agreement for mutual investigation of officer-involved shootings. Two proposed ordinances (rezoning at Cedar & E. Third St. and historic landmark designation for 1202 E. Mishawaka Ave.) were postponed to August 21 at the petitioners' request. A proposed outdoor refreshment area (DORA) ordinance was assigned to committee with final action expected in September.

• Approved alley vacation north of E. Marion St. (Ordinance 5853, 9-0)
• Approved Front St. right-of-way vacation near Church/Main connector (Ordinance 5854, 9-0)
• Approved rezone of 1644 Lincolnway East to C-6 for residential unit (Ordinance 5855, 9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for officer-involved shooting investigations (Resolution R2023-19, 9-0)
• Authorized property purchase/disposal for Temple Park (Resolution R2023-20, 9-0)
• Added parcels to city acquisition list near 512 N. Cedar St. (Resolution R2023-21, 9-0)
• Postponed rezone at Cedar & E. Third St. to Aug. 21
• Postponed historic landmark designation for 1202 E. Mishawaka Ave. to Aug. 21

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a use variance allowing automobile repair in the I-1 Light Industrial District on property east of 2014 E. McKinley Ave (Resolution R2023-15, 9-0). The council also established 124 South Race Street as a local historic landmark (Ordinance No. 5849, 9-0). Several proposed ordinances were postponed, including rezones at 712 Division St., Cedar & E. Third St., and 2406 Schumacher Dr., and annexation ordinances for self-storage and auto-oriented commercial uses were heard but not voted on.

• Approved use variance for auto repair at 2014 E. McKinley (9-0)
• Established 124 South Race St. as local historic landmark (9-0)
• Postponed rezone at 712 Division St. to July 17
• Postponed rezone at Cedar & E. Third St. to Aug. 7
• Postponed rezone at 2406 Schumacher Dr. to Aug. 21
• Held public hearing on annexation for self-storage south of 1505 S. Byrkit (no vote)
• Held public hearing on annexation/rezone at E. McKinley & Maplehurst (no vote)

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the annexation and C-1 zoning of a 5.04-acre parcel at 15793 E. University Dr. (Ordinance 5843) and passed several other ordinances, including salary amendments, investment policies, and a military leave pay update. All votes were unanimous 9-0. A resolution on Ironworks Phase II bonds was removed from the agenda due to a clerical error.

• Approved annexation and C-1 zoning for 15793 E. University Dr. (9-0, Ordinance 5843)
• Approved salary ordinance amendment for civilian Major Crimes Technician stipend (9-0, Ordinance 5844)
• Approved investment policy ordinance (9-0, Ordinance 5845)
• Approved public funds investment ordinance for up to 5 years (9-0, Ordinance 5846)
• Approved ordinance allowing investment in banks outside city limits (9-0, Ordinance 5847)
• Approved amended military leave pay ordinance (9-0, Ordinance 5848)
• Removed Resolution R2023-15 (Ironworks Phase II bonds) from agenda due to clerical error

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved Resolution R2023-13, authorizing the sale of municipally owned properties at 600 East Third Street, 605 Lincolnway East, and 637 Lincolnway East, including the old City Hall, for redevelopment. The council also passed ordinances rezoning 2027 E. Lasalle from I-2 to R-1, transferring $774,648.49 to the Local Road & Bridge Matching Grant Fund, and postponed a salary ordinance amendment to June 19. A public hearing was held on an annexation proposal, with no vote taken.

• Approved Resolution R2023-13 for property disposal of old City Hall and surrounding properties (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 5841 rezoning 2027 E. Lasalle from I-2 to R-1 (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 5842 transferring $774,648.49 to Local Road & Bridge Matching Grant Fund (8-0)
• Postponed second reading of salary ordinance amendment to June 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on annexation of 15793 E. University Dr. with no vote

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

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two annexation ordinances (2023-13 and 2023-14) for properties at 17018 State Rd. 23 and 2014 E. McKinley Ave., both with C-1 or I-1 zoning, and passed a resolution amending the ARPA plan to redirect $900,000 to a CSO 23A project. The council also reestablished the Cumulative Capital Development Fund with a tax rate increase to 0.05, and postponed a military leave ordinance to June 19.

• Approved annexation and C-1 zoning at 17018 State Rd. 23 (Ordinance 5838, 9-0)
• Approved annexation and I-1 zoning east of 2014 E. McKinley (Ordinance 5839, 9-0)
• Approved ARPA amendment redirecting $900,000 to CSO 23A project (9-0)
• Approved reestablishing Cumulative Capital Development Fund with rate increase to 0.05 (9-0)
• Postponed military leave ordinance to June 19 meeting (9-0)

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)

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved a resolution rescinding two 2021 tax abatements for Wellness Pet, citing unmet commitments regarding odor control. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance rezoning 2009 W. Sixth St. from commercial to single-family residential, allowing the owner to refinance her home. Two annexation and rezoning proposals were heard but not voted on, with votes deferred to a later meeting.

• Rescinded Wellness Pet tax abatements (9-0)
• Rezoned 2009 W. Sixth St. from C-1 to R-1 (9-0)
• Heard annexation for 17018 State Rd. 23, no vote
• Heard annexation and rezoning for property east of 2014 E. McKinley, no vote

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, considering three ordinances on first reading that involve annexations and rezoning of specific properties, as well as a resolution for a temporary use variance. The council will also receive recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the City Plan Commission, and hear public comment on non-agenda items.

• Ordinance 2023-13: Annex and zone as C-1 General Commercial at 17018 State Rd. 23
• Ordinance 2023-14: Annex and rezone to I-1 Light Industrial east of 2014 E. McKinley
• Ordinance 2023-15: Rezone from C-1 to R-1 Single Family Residential at 2009 W. Sixth St.
• Resolution R2023-07: Use variance for five temporary sales trailers through October 2023 at 4325 Grape Rd.
• Resolution R2023-08: Commemorating 50th school year anniversary of Walt Disney Elementary School

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a use variance allowing Sonic Automotive to operate five temporary sales trailers at 4325 Grape Road through October 2023, with a unanimous 9-0 vote. The council also passed a resolution declaring April 27, 2023 as Walt Disney Elementary School Day. Several annexation and rezoning petitions were read and assigned to committee, with no final action taken.

• Approved use variance for Sonic Automotive at 4325 Grape Road (9-0)
• Approved resolution declaring April 27, 2023 as Walt Disney Elementary School Day (9-0)
• Assigned annexation/rezone ordinance for 17018 State Rd. 23 to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned annexation/rezone ordinance for property east of 2014 E. McKinley to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned rezone ordinance for 2009 W. Sixth St. to Land Use Planning Committee

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

The council approved the tax abatement compliance report for all recipients except Wellness Pet's two 2021 abatements, which were separated and voted down 9-0, triggering a separate hearing. The council also approved a PUD amendment for a Scooter's Coffee drive-thru and authorized up to $40 million in sewage works revenue bonds. The meeting included public comments on police conduct and other community issues.

• Approved Resolution R2023-06 as amended, excluding Wellness Pet 2021 abatements (9-0)
• Denied compliance for Wellness Pet's two 2021 tax abatements (9-0), triggering separate hearing
• Approved Ordinance 2023-11, PUD amendment for Scooter's Coffee drive-thru (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-12, authorizing up to $40M sewage works revenue bonds (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including first readings of two ordinances: a PUD amendment to allow a drive-thru restaurant (Scooter's Coffee) at the NW corner of 12th Street/Harrison Road & Capital Avenue, and a bond ordinance for the Mishawaka Sewage Works. The council will also consider two use variances (for educational/social/faith support services at 702 E. 12th Street and for microblading at 3607 Grape Road) and a second reading of an ordinance amending personnel policies for active military duty call-ups. Public comment is available during the privilege of the floor.

• P.O. No. 2023-11: PUD amendment for drive-thru restaurant (Scooter's Coffee) at NW corner of 12th Street/Harrison Road & Capital Avenue
• P.O. No. 2023-12: Mishawaka Sewage Works Bond
• R2023-04: Use variance for educational, social & faith support services at 702 E. 12th Street
• R2023-05: Use variance for microblading at 3607 Grape Road
• P.O. No. 2023-10: Amending personnel policies for call to active military duty (second reading)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two use variances recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals: one allowing Vineyard Church Inc. to provide educational, social and faith support services at 702 E. Twelfth St. in an R-2 residential district, and one allowing microblading inside an existing salon at 3607 Grape Road. Both resolutions passed unanimously (8-0). The council also postponed indefinitely a proposed ordinance amending municipal personnel policies regarding call to active military duty, and rescheduled its April 10 meeting to April 24.

• Approved use variance for Vineyard Church at 702 E. Twelfth St. (8-0)
• Approved use variance for microblading at 3607 Grape Road (8-0)
• Postponed indefinitely second reading of Ordinance 2023-10 on military duty personnel policy
• Rescheduled April 10 council meeting to April 24, 2023

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on three land-use appeals and petitions, and will consider ordinances on first and second reading. These include a rezoning for auto sales, a right-of-way vacation, a PUD amendment for a recreational facility, and a fire code amendment.

• Appeal No. 2023-04: Use variance for educational, social & faith support services at 702 E. 12th Street (R-2 zone)
• Appeal No. 2023-06: Use variance for microblading at 3607 Grape Road
• Petition No. 2023-04: PUD amendment for Scooter's Coffee drive-thru at NW corner of 12th Street/Harrison Road & Capital Avenue
• P.O. No. 2023-06: Rezoning from I-2 & R-1 to C-4 for auto sale at SE corner of N. Merrifield Ave. & Jefferson Blvd.
• P.O. No. 2023-08: PUD amendment to expand regional recreational facility at Juday Creek Business Park

The Mishawaka Common Council approved four ordinances and one right-of-way vacation. The most consequential was rezoning vacant land at the SE corner of N. Merrifield Ave. & Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 Heavy Industrial and R-1 Single Family Residential to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for auto sales and associated vehicle prep, passed 7-0 as Ordinance No. 5831. The council also approved a right-of-way vacation for unimproved Taylor St., a PUD amendment for the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, and an amendment to the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, all by 7-0 votes.

• Approved rezoning to C-4 for auto sales at SE corner of N. Merrifield Ave. & Jefferson Blvd. (7-0, Ordinance 5831)
• Approved right-of-way vacation for unimproved Taylor St. at NW corner of Arthur & Grape Rd. (7-0, Ordinance 5832)
• Approved PUD amendment to expand area for Regional Recreational Facility at Juday Creek Business Park (7-0, Ordinance 5833)
• Approved amendment to Fire Prevention & Protection Ordinance (7-0, Ordinance 5834)

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).

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a resolution amending the city's ARPA grant distribution to fund 6 new firefighters and 6 new police officers (estimated $800,000), a $5.5 million storm sewer project in the West 7th Street area, and a $1,000 premium pay stipend for eligible full-time city employees. The council also passed ordinances amending the civil city and sworn public safety salary ordinances, including police hiring bonuses and new civilian positions, and approved a $5,935,000 additional appropriation for these ARPA-funded items. Three rezoning and right-of-way petitions were introduced and assigned to committee, and one proposed ordinance was withdrawn at the petitioner's request.

• Approved ARPA plan amendment funding 6 firefighters, 6 police officers, $5.5M sewer project, $1,000 employee stipend (8-0)
• Approved $5,935,000 additional appropriation for ARPA-funded stipends and West Street Phase IIIB project (8-0)
• Approved Civil City Salary Ordinance amendment adding police civilian positions and $1,000 stipend (8-0)
• Approved Sworn Public Safety Salary Ordinance amendment with police hiring bonuses (8-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing State Board of Accounts to examine GAAP financial statements (8-0)
• Withdrawn proposed ordinance to increase building height to 65' at Cleveland & Gumwood at petitioner's request
• Introduced rezoning petition for auto sales at Jefferson & Merrifield, assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Introduced right-of-way vacation for Taylor Street and PUD amendment for recreational facility, assigned to committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee sessions, to consider several petitions and ordinances. Key items include a $5.935 million additional appropriation funded by the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant, with $5.5 million for the West Street Phase IIIB capital project and the rest for premium pay and related costs. The council will also hear three rezoning and right-of-way petitions, and take up ordinances on first and second reading, including salary amendments and a police union agreement.

• Petition 2023-01: Rezone vacant land SE of N. Merrifield Ave. & Jefferson Blvd. from I-2 Heavy Industrial & R-1 to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for auto sale
• Petition 2023-02: Right-of-way vacation for unimproved Taylor St. at NW corner of Arthur & Grape Rd.
• Petition 2023-03: PUD amendment to expand permitted use for a Regional Recreational Facility in Juday Creek Business Park
• P.O. 2023-05: Additional appropriation of $5,935,000 from ARP grant, including $5,500,000 for West Street Phase IIIB
• P.O. 2023-01 (2nd reading): Rezone outlot from C-1 to C-7 at NE corner of 12th St. & Merrifield

The Common Council approved an amended agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91 and rezoned a lot at 12th St. and Merrifield for future restaurant use. The council also issued a resolution honoring the high school state championship wrestling team.

• Approved amended agreement with FOP Lodge 91 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of outlot at NE corner of 12th St. & Merrifield from C-1 to C-7 (6-0)
• Passed resolution declaring Feb 6, 2023, as Mishawaka High School Wrestling Day (6-0)
• Postponed resolution for State Board of Accounts financial examination to Feb 20 (6-0)
• Postponed PUD Amendment for building height at Cleveland Rd. & Gumwood Rd. to March 6 (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2022 meeting minutes

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

The Common Council appointed a member to the Transpo Board of Trustees and scheduled the annual State of the City Address. Two proposed ordinances regarding zoning and a police agreement were assigned to committees for review.

• Approved minutes for January 9, 2022
• Appointed Ken Kahlenbeck to the Transpo Board of Trustees retroactive to June 2022 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled State of the City Address for March 27, 2023, at 6PM
• Assigned Proposed Ordinance 2023-01 (rezoning at 12th St. & Merrifield) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned Proposed Ordinance 2023-02 (FOP Lodge 91 agreement) to Public Health & Safety Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings, and will consider two planned unit development (PUD) amendments on second reading: one to allow a second restaurant with drive-thru and reduced parking south of 3615 Bremen Highway, and another to increase building height to 65 feet at the northwest corner of Cleveland Rd. and Gumwood Rd. (with a requested postponement). The council will also hear a petition to rezone a property at the NE corner of 12th St. and Merrifield from C-1 to C-7, receive an ARPA awards presentation, and make appointments to various boards and commissions.

• P.O. No. 2022-49: PUD amendment for second restaurant with drive-thru, automobile use, and reduced parking – south of 3615 Bremen Highway
• P.O. No. 2022-50: PUD amendment to increase building height to 65' – NW corner of Cleveland Rd. (S.R. 23) and Gumwood Rd. (postponement requested)
• Petition 2022-22: Rezone outlot from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile oriented restaurant commercial – NE corner of 12th St. & Merrifield
• ARPA Awards Presentation
• Appointments to boards and commissions (MBA, Solid Waste, MACOG, Insurance, Redevelopment, Plan, Historic Preservation, Animal Control, PSAP, School City Liaison)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved Ordinance 2022-49, amending the Gateway Plaza PUD to allow a second restaurant with drive-thru, automobile use, and reduced parking, by an 8-0 vote. The council postponed Ordinance 2022-50, which would increase building height to 65 feet at Grandview PUD, to the February 6 meeting at the petitioner's request. Officers for 2023 were elected, and committee appointments and conflict of interest forms were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-49 (PUD amendment for second drive-thru restaurant) 8-0
• Postponed Ordinance 2022-50 (building height increase to 65') to February 6, 2023
• Re-elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as Council President for 2023
• Appointed Mr. Banicki as Council Vice President for 2023
• Approved council committee and board appointments for 2023
• Accepted conflict of interest forms from four council members