Mishawaka public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2024, with several ordinances on first and second reading, resolutions, and committee reports. Key items include a proposed annexation and rezoning for an apartment complex on Douglas Rd., a use variance for a Union Street property, and the rejection of a police merit system. The council will also consider multiple budget amendments, fund transfers, and additional appropriations, including for the police and fire departments.

• P.O. No. 2024-45: Annexation of 7.72 acres and rezoning to S-2 Planned Unit Development for apartment complex on Douglas Rd.
• R2024-23: Use variance for 3 tenants in C-1 Commercial District and developmental variance for 60 sq ft monument sign at 917 Union Street.
• R2024-24: Rejection of Police Merit System.
• P.O. No. 2024-41: Additional appropriation of $367,675 for General Fund personnel and services, including $250,000 for Fire Department.
• P.O. No. 2024-44: Collective bargaining agreement with Mishawaka Police Lodge 91 for 2025.

The Mishawaka Common Council voted unanimously to reject the establishment of a police merit system while approving a merit system for the Fire Department. The council also approved final amendments to the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) fund distribution and several budget transfers. Additionally, the council postponed the police collective bargaining agreement ordinance until January.

• Approved Resolution R2024-23 granting use variance at 917 Union Street (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2024-24 rejecting police merit system (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2024-25 amending ARPA plan distribution (9-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 2024-34 Flood Control amendment to January 2025
• Approved Ordinance 2024-36 correcting 2024 civil city salaries (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-37 correcting 2025 civil city salaries (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-43 establishing fire department merit system (9-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 2024-44 police collective bargaining agreement to January

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, considering several ordinances on first reading, including establishing merit systems for the police and fire departments, a collective bargaining agreement with Police Lodge 91, and multiple budget transfers and appropriations. The council will also hear appeals for a use variance at 917 Union Street and a proposed annexation and rezoning on Douglas Rd. Several collective bargaining agreements and an ordinance amending the designated outdoor refreshment area are scheduled for second reading.

• Appeal No. 2024-52: Use variance for 3 tenants in C-1 district and variance for 60 sq ft monument sign at 917 Union Street
• Petition No. 2024-10: Annexation of 7.72 acres and rezoning to S-2 PUD for apartment complex on Douglas Rd.
• P.O. No. 2024-42/43: Establishing merit systems for Mishawaka Police and Fire Departments
• P.O. No. 2024-44: Collective bargaining agreement with Mishawaka Police Lodge 91 for 2025
• P.O. No. 2024-41: Additional appropriations totaling $367,675 for General Fund departments including $250,000 for Fire Department

The Mishawaka Common Council approved three ordinances: a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 364 for Central Services (8-0), a similar agreement for the Sewer Department (8-0), and an amended expansion of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) that stops at Main Street and Lincolnway East (8-0). The council also postponed indefinitely a proposed zoning ordinance on wellhead protection land use restrictions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural readings and informational updates on the upcoming Waste Management trash service transition.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 364 for Central Services (8-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 364 for Sewer Department (8-0)
• Approved DORA boundary expansion, amended to stop at Main Street and Lincolnway East (8-0)
• Postponed indefinitely proposed ordinance on wellhead protection land use restrictions

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider three ordinances on first reading: two collective bargaining agreements with Local 364 for Central Service and Sewer workers covering 2025-2027, and an amendment to Ordinance 5898AA establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Redevelopment Commission's 2025 spending plan and the Mayor's Youth Council.

• Collective bargaining agreement with Local 364 Central Service, Jan 1 2025 - Dec 31 2027
• Collective bargaining agreement with Local 364 Sewer, Jan 1 2025 - Dec 31 2027
• Amendment to Ord. No. 5898AA establishing Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
• Presentment of Redevelopment Commission's Spending Plan for 2025
• Mayor's Youth Council presentation

The Mishawaka Common Council met on November 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting. The council received the Redevelopment Commission's 2025 spending plan as required by Indiana law, but took no other substantive actions. Three proposed ordinances were introduced and assigned to committees, and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council presented on its Thanksgiving food drive.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 regular meeting
• Received Redevelopment Commission 2025 Spending Plan (no vote)
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-31 (Teamsters Local 364 Central Services contract) and assigned to Personnel Committee
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-32 (Teamsters Local 364 Sewer contract) and assigned to Personnel Committee
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-33 (amending outdoor refreshment area) and assigned to Public Health & Safety Committee

City Council

The November 4, 2024 regular meeting of the Mishawaka Common Council is canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting set for November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
• Regular meeting agenda includes standard items: call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes, petitions, reports, ordinances, resolutions, public comment, unfinished/new business

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2024, with several items on second reading, including the 2025 Civil City Budget, employee and elected official salaries, and a rezoning request. The council will also consider resolutions for a use variance and a solid waste removal contract amendment. Public comment is available during the meeting.

• P.O. No. 2024-24: Civil City Budget for 2025
• P.O. No. 2024-25: Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential for a 4-unit apartment building at 3728 Lincolnway East
• P.O. No. 2024-27/28/29/30: Salary ordinances for civil city employees, elected officials, sworn police, and sworn fire employees for 2025
• R2024-21: Use variance to allow two cars for sale at each location – 602 N. Main St. and 605 E. University Dr.
• R2024-22: Approval of Solid Waste Removal Contract amendment

The Common Council approved the 2025 Civil City budget and a new five-and-a-half-year waste and recycling contract with Waste Management of Indiana. It also passed 2025 salary ordinances covering civil city employees, elected officials, sworn police, and sworn fire employees, including a 13% base raise for first-class firefighters. All ordinances passed 9-0; the only split vote was a use variance allowing a credit union to sell two repossessed cars at each of two branches, which passed 7-2.

• Approved Resolution R2024-21: use variance for INOVA Federal Credit Union to sell up to two repossessed cars at 602 N. Main St. and 605 E. University Dr. (7-2; Banicki and Hahn voted no)
• Approved Resolution R2024-22AA: waste and recycling removal contract with Waste Management of Indiana, after substituting a revised contract (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-24 (became Ordinance 5904): 2025 Civil City budget and tax rate (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-25 (became Ordinance 5905): rezoning 3728 Lincolnway East from C-1 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential for a 4-unit apartment building (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-26 (became Ordinance 5906): emergency fund transfer of $4,000 within the City Clerk's budget, from Professional Service to Office Supplies (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-27 (became Ordinance 5907): 2025 salaries for civil city employees, as amended (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-28 (became Ordinance 5908): 2025 salaries for certain elected officials (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-29 (became Ordinance 5909): 2025 salaries for sworn police employees (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2024, with several ordinances on first reading, including a rezoning for a 4-unit apartment building, a $4,000 fund transfer, and salary ordinances for 2025. The council will also consider resolutions for use variances (food truck, storage containers, car sales) and a solid waste removal contract. A public hearing on the 2025 Civil City Budget will be held with no vote.

• P.O. No. 2024-25: Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential for a 4-unit apartment building at 3728 Lincolnway East
• P.O. No. 2024-26: Transfer $4,000 from Professional Services to Office Supplies in City Clerk budget
• P.O. No. 2024-27 through 2024-30: 2025 salaries for civil city employees, elected officials, sworn police, and sworn fire employees
• R2024-19: Use variance for food truck and fence height reduction at 426 E. Mishawaka Ave.
• R2024-22: Approval of Solid Waste Removal Contract

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two zoning variances: one allowing a food truck at 426 E. Mishawaka Ave. and another permitting two refrigerated storage containers at the Whole Foods on Grape Road. The council postponed action on a new waste and recycling contract with Waste Management until its October 28 meeting, and held a public hearing on the 2025 city budget without a vote.

• Approved use variance for food truck at 426 E. Mishawaka Ave. (9-0)
• Approved use variance for two refrigerated storage containers at 4320 Grape Rd. (9-0)
• Postponed resolution for car sales variances at 602 N Main St. and 605 E University Dr. to Oct. 28
• Postponed waste and recycling contract with Waste Management to Oct. 28 (9-0)
• Appointed Katie Harris to the Animal Control Board (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on two use variance appeals, a first reading of the 2025 civil city budget, and a second reading of a fund transfer. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Appeal No. 2024-44: Use variance for two refrigerated storage containers at 4320 Grape Rd.
• Appeal No. 2024-48: Use variance to allow two cars for sale at each location – 602 N. Main St. and 605 E. University Dr.
• P.O. No. 2024-24: Civil City Budget for 2025 (first reading)
• P.O. 2024-23: Transfer of $100,000 from CEDIT Fund Capital Outlays (Highway Equipment) to Equipment Repair (second reading)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved Ordinance 2024-23, transferring $100,000 from the CEDIT Fund's Capital Outlays for Highway Equipment to Equipment Repair. The ordinance passed unanimously (7-0) after a public hearing and committee recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and introduction of a use variance appeal and the 2025 budget ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-23 transferring $100,000 from CEDIT Capital Outlays to Equipment Repair (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Introduced Appeal No. 2024-44 for use variance for refrigerated storage containers at 4320 Grape Rd.
• Introduced Appeal No. 2024-48 for use variance for car sales at 602 N. Main St. and 605 E. University Dr.
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-24 for 2025 Civil City Budget, assigned to Budget & Finance Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a use variance for a food truck and a rezone for a four-unit apartment building. They will also vote on a resolution for a temporary sales trailer and a $100,000 fund transfer for equipment repair. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Appeal No. 2024-40: Use variance for food truck and fence height reduction at 426 E. Mishawaka Ave.
• Petition No. 2024-09: Rezone from C-1 to R-3 for a 4-unit apartment at 3728 Lincolnway East
• P.O. 2024-23: Transfer $100,000 from CEDIT capital outlays to equipment repair
• R2024-17: Use variance for temporary sales trailer at NE corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway
• R2024-18: Adding miscellaneous property to City Acquisition List

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two resolutions: a use variance for a temporary sales trailer at the NE corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway, and adding a property to the city's acquisition list for potential purchase. Both passed unanimously 9-0. The council also read an appeal and petition, and swore in the Mayor's Youth Council.

• Approved use variance for temporary sales trailer at NE corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway (9-0)
• Approved adding property to city acquisition list for potential purchase (9-0)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024 meeting
• Swore in 34 students for Mayor's Youth Advisory Council 2024-2025

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2024, with several items on the agenda. They will consider a resolution for a use variance to allow a temporary sales trailer at the northeast corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway, and will revisit a previous resolution (R2024-15) to add conditions to a use variance for two permanent storage containers at 940 E. 12th St. Additionally, two ordinances on second reading address sewer use revisions and post-construction erosion control amendments, both related to EPA regulations.

• R2024-17: Use variance for temporary sales trailer at NE corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway
• Reconsider R2024-15: Use variance for two permanent storage containers at 940 E. 12th St. to add conditions
• P.O. No. 2024-21: Sewer Use Ordinance Revisions - EPA Regulations (second reading)
• P.O. No. 2024-22: Post-Construction Amendments to Erosion Control (second reading)
• Letter from Board of Zoning Appeals with recommendations from August 12, 2024 meeting

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously adopted two ordinances updating the city's sewer use and erosion control codes to comply with EPA and IDEM regulations. Ordinance 2024-21 (now 5901) addresses illicit discharge and stormwater pollution prevention, while Ordinance 2024-22 (now 5902) updates sewer services and construction stormwater rules. Both passed 9-0. The council also postponed a zoning variance for a temporary sales trailer at Fir Road and Beacon Parkway due to no representative present, and amended a prior resolution to add conditions for storage containers at 940 E. 12th St.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21 (now 5901) amending erosion control and stormwater pollution prevention code (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-22 (now 5902) updating sewer services to comply with EPA regulations (9-0)
• Postponed Resolution R2024-17 (temporary sales trailer variance at NE corner of Fir Road & Beacon Parkway) to next meeting
• Amended Resolution R2024-15 to add conditions for two permanent storage containers at 940 E. 12th St. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on a temporary sales trailer use variance and a vote on amending the police department salary ordinance. The council will also consider first readings of sewer use ordinance revisions and post-construction erosion control amendments.

• Appeal No. 2024-30: Use variance for temporary sales trailer at NE corner of Fir Road and Beacon Parkway
• P.O. No. 2024-21: Sewer Use Ordinance revisions to comply with EPA regulations
• P.O. No. 2024-22: Post-construction amendments to erosion control
• P.O. No. 2024-20: Amending Salary Ordinance No. 5868 for Police Department
• R2024-15: Use variance for two permanent storage containers at 940 E. 12th St.

The Council approved an ordinance to create a civilian management position for the Police Department's Records Division to increase sworn officers on patrol. Additionally, a use variance was granted to allow permanent specialized storage containers for fireworks at 940 E. 12th Street.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5900 to civilianize the Chief of Records Division position (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R2024-15 for a use variance allowing two permanent storage containers at 940 E. 12th St (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the July 15, 2024, Regular Meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, with several items on the agenda. They will vote on ordinances including a police salary amendment, an annexation and R-1 zoning for land east of Fir Rd., and the establishment of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). They will also consider resolutions for a fiscal plan for the annexation and use variances for storage containers and a tattoo business. The council will also address the mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5893.

• P.O. No. 2024-20: Amending Salary Ordinance No. 5868 for the Police Department
• R2024-14: Fiscal Plan for annexation of east side of Fir Rd. across from Preserve Apartments to Clover Rd.
• R2024-15: Use variance for two permanent storage containers at 940 E. 12th St.
• R2024-16: Use variance for Fine Line Micro Tattooing Services at 314 W. Cleveland Rd.
• P.O. No. 2024-19: Annexing and establishing R-1 Single Family zoning on east side of Fir Rd. (vote only)

The Council approved the creation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and amended park ordinances to allow alcohol within that zone. The Council also annexed land near Fir Road and overrode a mayoral veto regarding a zoning ordinance.

• Established Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) (8-1)
• Amended Parks and Recreation Ordinance to allow alcohol in DORA zones (8-1)
• Approved annexation of property at 55770 Fir Rd & 55721 Clover Rd (9-0)
• Approved use variance for micro tattooing at 314 W Cleveland Road (9-0)
• Approved all-way stop signs at Cleveland & Sixth and Edgar & Carter Court (9-0)
• Overrode Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 5893 (9-0)
• Postponed vote on use variance for storage containers at 940 E 12th St
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings on two use variances and consider several ordinances, including a rezoning for a Casey's convenience store and gas station, a $750,000 appropriation for repairs to City Hall elevators and the Battell Park Band Shell, a PUD amendment for a third drive-thru restaurant, and an annexation with R-1 zoning. A public hearing on the annexation will be held with no vote taken.

• Appeal No. 2024-25: Use variance for two permanent storage containers for fireworks at 940 E. 12th St.
• Appeal No. 2024-27: Use variance for Fine Line Micro Tattooing Services at 314 W. Cleveland Rd.
• P.O. No. 2024-08: Rezone from C-1 to C-10 for proposed Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station at SE corner of Douglas & Fir Rd.
• P.O. No. 2024-17: Additional appropriation of $750,000 for City Hall elevators ($250,000) and Battell Park Band Shell ($500,000).
• P.O. No. 2024-19: Annexation and R-1 zoning on east side of Fir Rd across from Preserve Apartments, extending to Clover Rd. (public hearing, no vote)

The Common Council voted 6-3 to rezone the southeast corner of Douglas and Fir Road from C-1 General Commercial to C-10 Filling Station Commercial for a proposed Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station, becoming Ordinance No. 5893. The council also unanimously approved $750,000 in additional appropriations for City Hall elevator repairs ($250,000) and Battell Park Band Shell work ($500,000), and approved a PUD amendment for a Starbucks drive-thru and reduced parking at 3625 Bremen Hwy. A public hearing was held on annexing 19.45 acres on Fir Road for a 54-unit residential development, but no vote was taken; the matter will be acted on at the next regular meeting.

• Approved rezoning from C-1 to C-10 for Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station at SE corner of Douglas & Fir Rd (6-3), Ordinance No. 5893
• Approved $750,000 additional appropriation: $250,000 for City Hall elevators and $500,000 for Battell Park Band Shell (9-0), Ordinance No. 5894
• Approved PUD amendment for a third drive-thru restaurant and parking reduction from 34 to 24 spaces at 3625 Bremen Hwy (9-0), Ordinance No. 5895
• Held public hearing on annexing 19.45 acres on east side of Fir Road for R-1 single-family residential; no vote taken, to be acted on at next regular meeting
• Approved minutes of the June 17, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will review several ordinances and resolutions, including a presentation on a comprehensive financial plan. The agenda includes requests for additional appropriations for city maintenance and grant funds, as well as zoning and PUD amendments.

• $750,000 appropriation for City Hall elevators and Battell Park Band Shell repairs
• PUD amendment for a third drive-thru restaurant at 3625 Bremen Hwy
• Rezone for a proposed Casey’s Convenience Store & Gas Station at Douglas & Fir Rd
• $1,959,000 additional appropriation for the Local Road & Bridge Matching Grant Fund
• $2,000,000 additional appropriation of the APR Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a resolution amending the ARPA fund distribution plan to allocate $2 million to Habitat for Humanity for land acquisition and infrastructure for a minimum of 40 new single-family homes, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2030. The council also passed resolutions to add properties to the acquisition list, renew the housing consortium agreement, and approve the State Board of Accounts audit. Several ordinances were adopted, including a $1.95 million transfer for road matching grants and a $2 million ARPA appropriation. A rezoning request for a Casey's convenience store was postponed to July 1.

• Approved $2M ARPA allocation to Habitat for Humanity for 40+ homes (8-0)
• Approved adding 331 Inn and 1612 South Union St to acquisition list (8-0)
• Approved renewal of St. Joseph County Housing Consortium agreement (8-0)
• Approved State Board of Accounts financial audit request (8-0)
• Postponed Casey's gas station rezoning to July 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 5890: $1.95M transfer for road matching grant (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5891: investment of public funds (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 5892: $2M ARPA appropriation (8-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on June 3, 2024, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include a petition to amend a planned unit development (PUD) to allow a third drive-thru restaurant and reduce parking at a vacant lot near 3625 Bremen Hwy, and a petition to annex and zone as R-1 single-family land on the east side of Fir Rd across from Preserve Apartments. The council will also consider ordinances on first reading, including a transfer and additional appropriation for local road and bridge matching grants totaling over $2.9 million, an investment authorization, and a $2 million appropriation from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant. The meeting will also include the annual operational report for local roads, streets, and bridges.

• Petition No. 2024-07: PUD amendment for third drive-thru restaurant and parking reduction at vacant lot south of 3625 Bremen Hwy
• Petition No. 2024-08: Annexation and R-1 zoning on east side of Fir Rd across from Preserve Apartments, extending to Clover Rd
• P.O. 2024-14: Transfer $979,500 from MVHR to Local Bridge & Road Matching Grant Fund and additional appropriation of $1,959,000
• P.O. No. 2024-16: Additional appropriation of $2,000,000 from APR Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant
• Presentment of Annual Operational Report for Local Roads, Streets and Bridges

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the May 20, 2024 minutes and referred two petitions to the City Plan Commission: a PUD amendment for a third drive-thru restaurant and a zoning/annexation request. Three proposed ordinances were read and assigned to committees for public hearings. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2024 meeting
• Referred Petition 2024-07 (PUD amendment for drive-thru) to City Plan Commission
• Referred Petition 2024-08 (annexation and R-1 zoning) to City Plan Commission
• Assigned Ordinance 2024-14 (fund transfer for road matching grant) to Budget & Finance Committee
• Assigned Ordinance 2024-15 (public funds investment) to Budget & Finance Committee
• Assigned Ordinance 2024-16 (emergency appropriation for ARPA funds) to ARPA Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider Proposed Ordinance Number 2024-13. This ordinance seeks to reestablish the schedule of rates and charges for services provided by the Mishawaka Utilities Electric Department.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-13: Reestablishing electric energy rates and service charges

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-13, establishing a new electric rate schedule with annual increases of 3.75% from 2025 through 2030. The rate hikes fund wholesale power costs, infrastructure upgrades (including 4kV to 12kV conversion), and capital needs. The ordinance passed 8-0 and became Ordinance No. 5889.

• Approved electric rate increase ordinance (8-0), becoming Ordinance No. 5889
• Set annual rate increases of 3.75% for 2025-2030
• Approved funding for 4kV to 12kV conversion and capital improvements
• Extended Wolverine power supply contract discussions through 2035 (noted, not voted)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings, approval of minutes, and public comment. The main item is a rezoning request for a proposed Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station at the southeast corner of Douglas & Fir Rd., with the petitioner requesting postponement to June 17. The council will also consider changing meeting dates for October.

• P.O. No. 2024-08: Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-10 Filling Station Commercial for proposed Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station (SE corner of Douglas & Fir Rd.) - postponement requested
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Change of meeting dates for October

The Council approved changes to the October meeting schedule and postponed a zoning request for a proposed gas station. The minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting were also approved.

• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Postponed rezoning of SE corner of Douglas & Fir Rd to June 17th (unanimous)
• Changed October meeting dates to Oct 14 and Oct 28 (unanimous)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will consider ordinances to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and amend the municipal code regarding park and recreation DORA rules. The Council will also address a rezoning request and use variance for a Jimmy Johns restaurant with a drive-thru at 415 Bittersweet Rd.

• Establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Amending Municipal Code Park and Recreation - DORA
• Establishing a Schedule of Rate and Charges for Electric
• Rezoning 415 Bittersweet Rd. from R-1 to C-1 for a Jimmy Johns restaurant
• Use variance for a restaurant with drive-thru at 415 Bittersweet Rd.

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved a use variance and rezoning for a Jimmy John's restaurant with a drive-thru at 415 Bittersweet Road. The property will be rezoned from R-1 residential to C-1 general commercial, and the variance allows a restaurant with a drive-thru in the C-1 district. Both measures passed 9-0, with the rezoning becoming Ordinance No. 5888.

• Approved use variance for restaurant with drive-thru at 415 Bittersweet Road (9-0)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to C-1 for Jimmy John's at 415 Bittersweet Road (9-0)
• Became Ordinance No. 5888

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including votes on three annexation ordinances and several rezoning requests. The council will also consider resolutions for fiscal plans related to annexations and use variances, and hear reports from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission.

• Rezone from C-1 to C-10 for Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station at SE corner of Douglas & Fir Rd.
• Rezone from R-1 to C-1 for Jimmy Johns restaurant with drive-thru at 415 Bittersweet Rd.
• Annexation and zoning for 30.64 acres at NW corner Capital Ave. & Cleveland Rd.
• Annexation and zoning for residential subdivision at SE corner of Bremen Hwy & Dragoon Tr.
• Use variance for food truck at Pilo's Body Shop, 1017 E. Jefferson Blvd.

The Common Council approved three annexation ordinances and corresponding fiscal plans for residential and commercial developments. A use variance for a food truck at 1017 E. Jefferson Blvd was approved with a one-year probationary period, while a request for a duplex variance at 311 Taylor St was denied.

• Approved annexation and S-2 PUD zoning for 1693 Douglas Rd (9-0)
• Approved annexation and S-2 PUD zoning for NW corner of Capital Ave. & Cleveland Rd. (9-0)
• Approved annexation and S-2 PUD zoning for SE corner of Bremen Hwy & Dragoon Tr. (9-0)
• Approved one-year probationary use variance for food truck at 1017 E. Jefferson Blvd (9-0)
• Denied use variance for duplex at 311 Taylor St (9-0)
• Postponed public hearing for Jimmy Johns restaurant at 415 Bittersweet Rd to May 6
• Approved amended Tax Abatement Compliance Report 2024 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council is meeting for a special session featuring the Mayor's State of the City address. No other business is scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Mayor's State of the City Address to the Common Council
• Meeting livestreamed on city website, Facebook, YouTube, and Michiana Access TV (Channel 99)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including use variances for a food truck, a duplex, and a Jimmy John's restaurant, as well as rezonings for a Casey's convenience store and the Jimmy John's site. The council will also hold public hearings on three annexation proposals and a PUD amendment, and will receive the 2024 tax abatement compliance report. No final votes are scheduled on the annexation ordinances, which are on second reading with public hearings only.

• Use variance for food truck at Pilo's Body Shop, 1017 E. Jefferson Blvd.
• Use variance for duplex at 311 Taylor St.
• Rezone to C-10 for Casey's Convenience Store & Gas Station, SE corner of Douglas & Fir Rd.
• Rezone to C-1 for Jimmy John's restaurant with drive-thru, 415 Bittersweet Rd.
• Annexations: 1.5 acres at 16963 Douglas Rd, 30.64 acres at Capital Ave & Cleveland Rd, and residential subdivision at Bremen Hwy & Dragoon Tr.

The Council approved the 2024 Tax Abatement Compliance Report and a PUD amendment for a mixed-use hotel and apartment project. Three annexation and zoning ordinances were held for a vote at the next meeting following public hearings.

• Approved 2024 Tax Abatement Compliance Report (9-0)
• Approved PUD amendment for reduced setbacks at Enclave at Grandview (9-0)
• Tabled annexation and zoning for U-Haul storage at 1693 Douglas Rd to April 22
• Tabled annexation and zoning for auto mall at Capital Ave & Cleveland Rd to April 22
• Tabled annexation and zoning for residential subdivision at Bremen Hwy & Dragoon Tr to April 22
• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold first readings on several ordinances regarding land annexations and PUD amendments. The meeting also includes a discussion on revised council committee assignments and a resolution honoring Anthony Hazen.

• P.O. No. 2024-04: PUD amendment for setbacks at Enclave at Grandview Minor Subdivision
• P.O. No. 2024-05: Annex 1.5 acres and amend Douglas Common PUD for storage units at 16963 Douglas Rd
• P.O. No. 2024-06: Annex 30.64 acres at NW corner of Capital Ave. and Cleveland Rd.
• P.O. No. 2024-07: Annex and zone for residential subdivision at SE corner of Bremen Hwy and Dragoon Tr.
• Resolution R2024-02: Honoring Anthony “Tony” Hazen for years of service

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved revised 2024 committee assignments and passed a resolution honoring former Councilman Tony Hazen for his service. Four proposed ordinances regarding zoning amendments and annexations were introduced and assigned to the Land Use Planning Committee for further review. Additionally, Firefighters Union President Eric Hiatt raised concerns about unpaid funds for medical equipment, which Council President Gregg Hixenbaugh acknowledged and referred to the Administration for resolution.

• Approved revised 2024 Council Committee Assignments (voice vote, unanimous)
• Passed Resolution R2024-02 honoring Tony Hazen (7-0 roll call vote)
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-04 (PUD setback amendment) assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-05 (Annex 1.5 acres at Douglas Rd) assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-06 (Annex 30.64 acres at Capital Ave & Cleveland Rd) assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-07 (Annex at Bremen Hwy & Dragoon Tr) assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Firefighters Union request for $116,000 ultrasound equipment funds referred to Administration

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily considering four annexation and zoning petitions, including one to annex 1.5 acres and amend the Douglas Common PUD for storage units, and another to annex 30.64 acres for an S-2 PUD. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, accepting conflict-of-interest forms, and a presentation of voided checks.

• Petition 2024-01: Annex 1.5 acres and establish S-2 PUD, amend Douglas Common PUD for storage units at 16963 Douglas Rd
• Petition 2024-02: Annex 30.64 acres and establish S-2 PUD at NW corner Capital Ave & Cleveland Rd
• Petition 2024-03: Annex and zone to S-2 PUD for residential subdivision at SE corner Bremen Hwy & Dragoon Tr
• Petition 2024-04: PUD amendment for reduced building and parking setbacks at Enclave at Grandview Minor Subdivision
• Presentation of voided two-year-old checks

The Mishawaka Common Council met on March 4, 2024, with eight members present and one absent. The only recorded vote was unanimous approval of a conflict-of-interest form from 3rd District Council member Lou Ann Hazen. Four petitions were read by title but no action was taken on them. Three residents spoke during Privilege of the Floor about public notice radius, truck traffic on Jefferson Boulevard, and retail shoplifting; the council president said he would follow up with the administration.

• Approved receipt of conflict-of-interest form from Lou Ann Hazen (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes as received
• Read Petition No. 2024-01 by title (no action recorded)
• Read Petition No. 2024-02 by title (no action recorded)
• Read Petition No. 2024-03 by title (no action recorded)
• Read Petition No. 2024-04 by title (no action recorded)

City Council

The regular Mishawaka Common Council meeting scheduled for February 19, 2024, is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a police shift update and committee meetings. The main business is two ordinances on second reading that would amend planned unit developments: one to allow a convenience store with gas station and adjust parking standards, and another to increase building height and reduce setbacks. The council will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and hear public comment on non-agenda items.

• P.O. 2024-02: PUD amendment for convenience store with gas station and C-1 parking standards at Lot 2 of Capital & 12th PUD Minor Subdivision
• P.O. 2024-03: PUD amendment for increased building height (69'), reduced parking setback (6'), pavement drive aisle setback (0'), and outdoor/open space changes at Lots 1 & 2 of Enclave at Grandview Minor Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024 regular meeting
• Police Chief Witkowski shift update at 5:00 PM
• Meetings of standing committees at 5:45 PM

The Common Council approved two zoning ordinances amending Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). One allows for a convenience store and gas station, while the other modifies building height and setbacks for a hotel development.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5882 to allow a convenience store and gas station at Lot 2 of Capital & 12th PUD (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5883 to increase building height to 69 feet and modify setbacks at Lot 1 & 2 of the Enclave at Grandview Manor Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 22, 2024 Regular Meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including first readings of two PUD amendments: one to allow a convenience store with gas station at Capital & 12th, and another to increase building height and reduce setbacks at the Enclave at Grandview. The council will also consider resolutions and ordinances on second reading, including a rezone and bond issuance for the Grandview Phase III project. Public comment is available during the meeting.

• P.O. No. 2024-02: PUD amendment for convenience store with gas station and C-1 parking standards at Lot 2 of Capital & 12th PUD
• P.O. No. 2024-03: PUD amendment for increased building height (69'), reduced parking setback (6'), and pavement drive aisle setback (0') at Enclave at Grandview
• R2024-01: Declaratory resolution for Grandview Phase III consolidated area improvement project
• P.O. No. 2023-58: Rezone from C-1 to R-1 at 617 E. Grove Street
• P.O. No. 2023-59: Authorizing issuance of economic development tax increment revenue bonds for Grandview Phase III

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved a resolution and ordinance authorizing up to $14 million in tax increment revenue bonds for the Grandview Phase III development. The Council also passed a rezoning for 617 E. Grove Street and amended council procedural rules to change regular meeting times to 6 PM. Councilmember Mr. Hazen announced his resignation effective January 31 to become a County Commissioner.

• Approved Resolution R2024-01 for Grandview Phase III TIF district (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-59 authorizing $14M economic development bonds (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 617 E. Grove Street to R-1 Residential (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-01 amending council rules and meeting time to 6 PM (9-0)
• Assigned PUD amendments for Capital & 12th and Enclave at Grandview Manor to Land Use Planning Committee
• Accepted Mr. Hazen's resignation from Common Council effective Jan 31

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on two planned unit development (PUD) amendments: one to allow a convenience store with gas station at Capital and 12th, and another to increase building height and reduce setbacks at the Enclave at Grandview. The council will also consider rezoning properties on W. McKinley and E. Grove Street, and an ordinance amending council procedural rules. Committee appointments and officer elections are also on the agenda.

• Petition 2023-27: PUD amendment for convenience store with gas station, Lot 2 of Capital & 12th PUD
• Petition 2023-28: PUD amendment for 69' building height, reduced setbacks, Lot 1 & 2 of Enclave at Grandview
• P.O. 2024-01: Ordinance amending council procedural rules (first reading)
• P.O. 2023-57: Rezone 411 W. McKinley from C-1 to C-4
• P.O. 2023-58: Rezone 617 E. Grove Street from C-1 to R-1

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a rezone of 411 W. McKinley from C-1 General Commercial to C-4 Automobile Oriented, allowing a drive-thru oil change business. The ordinance passed unanimously (9-0) after a public hearing with support from the petitioner and opposition from a nearby resident concerned about traffic. The council also postponed a separate rezone request for 617 E. Grove Street until the next meeting, and elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as Council President and Ron Banicki as Vice President.

• Approved rezone to C-4 for Take 5 Oil Change at 411 W. McKinley (9-0)
• Postponed rezone to R-1 at 617 E. Grove Street until next meeting
• Elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as Council President (9-0)
• Elected Ron Banicki as Vice President (9-0)
• Approved Council Committees and Appointments, including Mr. Trippel as Council Attorney
• Accepted annual Conflict of Interest forms from six councilmembers