Mishawaka public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, with several items up for final vote, including two annexation and rezoning proposals, a $824,500 additional appropriation, and multiple fund transfers. The council will also hear first readings on four rezoning ordinances and a historic landmark designation, plus resolutions on fiscal plans for two annexations. Public comment is available during the non-agenda portion.

• P.O. No. 2025-32: Annex and rezone to R-3 Multi-Family Residential for apartment complex at 53000 block of Fir Rd. (vote only)
• P.O. No. 2025-34: Annex and zone to C-1 General Commercial for landscaping contractor at SE corner of State Rd 23 & Toll Rd. (vote only)
• P.O. No. 2025-41: Additional appropriation of $824,500 to various departments
• P.O. No. 2025-46: Rezone from R-1 to R-2 at 902 & 902 ½ S. Main St. (first reading)
• P.O. No. 2025-49: Establish 120 N. Race St. as a Historic Landmark (first reading)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two annexation resolutions and ordinances, several budget adjustments, a salary ordinance amendment, a restaurant license fee increase, and a fee schedule update. It also postponed two proposed ordinances to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved annexation resolution for 19-acre parcel at SE corner of Fir Rd & Cleveland Rd (9-0)
• Approved annexation resolution for 4.25-acre parcel at SE corner of State Rd 23 & Toll Rd (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5965 annexing and rezoning to R-3 for apartment complex at 53000 block Fir Rd (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5966 annexing and zoning to C-1 for landscaping contractor at SE corner State Rd 23 & Toll Rd (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5957 transferring $3,500 from traffic supplies to uniforms in MVH fund (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5958 amending 2025 salary ordinance for certification pay (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5959 amending 2026 salary ordinance for certification pay (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5960 reducing deferred compensation match from 2% to 1% (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several rezoning petitions, including one for an apartment complex on Fir Rd. and another for a landscaping contractor on State Rd 23. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances on fund transfers, salary amendments, a police merit system, and fee changes. Several items are assigned to committees and will not receive a vote at this meeting.

• Petition 2025-21: Rezone 902 & 902 ½ S. Main St. from R-1 to R-2 to match existing use
• Petition 2025-22: Rezone 2106 N. Byrkit from C-4 to R-1 to match existing use
• Petition 2025-23: Rezone 1825 E. 12th St. from C-1 to I-1 to expand business
• P.O. 2025-41: Additional appropriation of $824,500 for various departments
• P.O. 2025-44: Establishing a merit system for the Police Department

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a rezoning for Habitat for Humanity's Woodfield Crossing development, allowing a mix of housing types on about nine acres at the southwest corner of Byrkit and McKinley. The council also approved a Walmart fuel station rezoning despite parking concerns. Several other items were introduced and assigned to committees, and public hearings were held for two annexations with votes scheduled for December 15.

• Approved rezoning for Woodfield Crossing (9-0)
• Approved Walmart fuel station rezoning (7-2)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2025
• Introduced ordinances on salary amendments, fund transfers, and fee changes (assigned to committees)
• Introduced police merit system ordinance (assigned to Public Health & Safety)
• Introduced responsible bidding ordinance (assigned to Public Improvements)
• Held public hearing for Fir Rd annexation (no vote)
• Held public hearing for State Rd 23 & Toll Rd annexation (no vote)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, with several zoning and annexation items on first reading, a resolution for a use variance, and a second reading of a wastewater rate amendment. The council will also receive recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission. Public comment is allowed under Privilege of the Floor.

• P.O. 2025-32: Annex and rezone to R-3 multi-family residential for an apartment complex on the 53000 block of Fir Rd.
• P.O. 2025-33: Rezone from R-4 to S-2 PUD for single-family, attached single-family, multi-family dwellings and clubhouse at SW corner of Byrkit & McKinley.
• P.O. 2025-34: Annex and zone to C-1 general commercial for a landscaping contractor at SE corner of State Rd 23 & Toll Rd.
• P.O. 2025-35: Rezone from C-1 to C-10 filling station commercial for fuel kiosk and pumps at part of 3016 W. Indian Ridge Blvd.
• R2025-25: Use variance to allow a second residential unit at 1123 S. Spring St.

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a five-year wastewater rate plan with 3.75% annual increases starting in 2026, replacing expiring TIF subsidies and funding capital projects. The council also approved a use variance for a second residential unit at 1123 S. Spring St. and reappointed Dave Weber to the School City of Mishawaka Board of Trustees. Four proposed ordinances were introduced and assigned to committees.

• Approved wastewater rate increase ordinance (9-0), becoming Ordinance No. 5954
• Approved use variance for second residential unit at 1123 S. Spring St. (8-1, one recusal)
• Reappointed Dave Weber to School City of Mishawaka Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Introduced and assigned four proposed ordinances to Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka City Council meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no business items.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several land-use appeals and petitions, including a use variance for a second residential unit, an annexation and rezoning for an apartment complex, and a rezoning for a fuel kiosk. The council will also vote on the 2026 Civil City budget and tax levy, and consider ordinances on wastewater rates, salary ordinances for 2026, and a PUD amendment for a shooting range.

• Appeal No. 2025-35: Use variance for second residential unit at 1123 S. Spring St.
• Petition No. 2025-17: Annex and rezone to R-3 for apartment complex at 53000 block of Fir Rd.
• P.O. No. 2025-25: Civil City Budget & Tax Levy for 2026 (vote only)
• P.O. No. 2025-26: Amending wastewater rates and charges (postponement requested)
• P.O. No. 2025-22: PUD amendment to allow shooting range at 3717 & 3729 Bremen Hwy

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with first readings of salary ordinances for 2026, including for civil city employees, police, fire, and elected officials. They will also hold a public hearing (no vote) on the 2026 Civil City Budget and Tax Levy, and consider several rezoning and PUD amendments on second reading. The meeting includes a request to postpone a shooting range PUD amendment and a proposal to move the October 20th meeting to October 27th.

• First reading: P.O. 2025-27 amending 2025 salary ordinance
• First reading: P.O. 2025-28 Civil City Salary Ordinance for 2026
• First reading: P.O. 2025-29 Police salary ordinance for 2026
• First reading: P.O. 2025-30 Fire salary ordinance for 2026
• Second reading: PUD amendment for shooting range at 3717 & 3729 Bremen Hwy (postponement requested)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on September 22, 2025, with several ordinances on first reading. These include the 2026 Civil City Budget and tax levy, amendments to wastewater rates and charges, and multiple rezoning and PUD amendments. The council will also approve minutes from the September 8 meeting and hear public comment.

• P.O. No. 2025-21: PUD amendment to allow detached single-family residential use on west side of Filbert Rd., south of Park Place
• P.O. No. 2025-22: PUD amendment to allow a shooting range at 3717 & 3729 Bremen Hwy
• P.O. No. 2025-23: Rezone from C-7 to C-10 (filling station commercial) at 1008 S. Merrifield
• P.O. No. 2025-24: Rezone from C-1 to C-7 (automobile oriented restaurant) north of 4340 N. Main St.
• P.O. No. 2025-25: Civil City Budget & Tax Levy for 2026; P.O. No. 2025-26: Amending wastewater rates & charges

The Mishawaka Common Council met and approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting. Six proposed ordinances were read by title and assigned to committees, including zoning changes, the 2026 budget, and wastewater rate amendments. No substantive decisions were made; all items are pending committee review.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting
• Assigned PUD amendment for detached single-family housing (Filbert Rd.) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned PUD amendment for shooting range (3717 & 3729 Bremen Hwy) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned rezoning from C-7 to C-10 (1008 S. Merrifield) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned rezoning from C-1 to C-7 (north of 4340 N. Main St.) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned 2026 Civil City Budget & Tax Levy to Budget & Finance Committee
• Assigned wastewater rate amendment to Budget & Finance Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold public hearings and consider several petitions, including PUD amendments for detached single-family homes and a shooting range, rezonings for a filing station and a restaurant, and a right-of-way vacation for Ballard St. They will also vote on resolutions to add properties to the city acquisition list and ordinances on second reading, including one prohibiting public records requests for commercial purposes.

• Petition 2025-11: PUD amendment for detached single-family residential use, west side of Fibert Rd. south of Park Place
• Petition 2025-12: PUD amendment for shooting range at 3717 & 3729 Bremen Hwy
• Petition 2025-13: Rezone from C-7 to C-10 filing station commercial at 1008 S. Merrifield
• Petition 2025-14: Rezone from C-1 to C-7 automobile oriented restaurant north of 4340 N. Main St.
• P.O. 2025-19: Vacation of right-of-way due to realignment, Ballard St. south of Vistula Rd.

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings at 5:45 PM and the full council at 6:00 PM. The council will consider two ordinances on first reading: one to vacate right-of-way on Ballard Street south of Vistula Road due to realignment, and another to prohibit public records requests for commercial purposes. They will also consider two resolutions: one for a use variance and developmental variance for outside storage at 811 & 815 E. McKinley, and another to add property to the city acquisition list. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission.

• P.O. No. 2025-19: Vacation of right-of-way on Ballard St. south of Vistula Rd. due to realignment
• P.O. No. 2025-20: Ordinance prohibiting public records requests for commercial purposes
• R2025-20: Use variance for outside storage and developmental variance for rear yard setback, paving, fencing, landscaping at 811 & 815 E. McKinley
• R2025-21: Adding property to the city acquisition list
• Letters from Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission with recommendations from Aug. 12 meetings

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2025, with several items on the agenda. The main business is three ordinances on second reading: two rezoning requests (one from commercial to single-family residential, one from light industrial to residential) and a planned unit development (PUD) amendment to reduce landscaping, building, and pavement setbacks. The council will also approve minutes from the July 28 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• P.O. No. 2025-16: Rezone C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 303 W. 6th St.
• P.O. No. 2025-17: Rezone I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 3418 York St.
• P.O. No. 2025-18: PUD amendment to reduce landscaping, building, and pavement setbacks at NW corner of Cleveland & Capital
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Mishawaka Common Council approved three zoning ordinances: rezoning 303 W. 6th St. from C-1 to R-1, rezoning 3418 York St. from I-1 to R-1, and a PUD amendment for the auto mall at Cleveland & Capital to reduce landscaping, building and pavement setbacks, and planting area widths. All passed unanimously 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezoning 303 W. 6th St. from C-1 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 3418 York St. from I-1 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved PUD amendment for auto mall at Cleveland & Capital (7-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on a use variance for outside storage at 811 & 815 E. McKinley and a right-of-way vacation on Ballard St. The council will also take first readings on three rezoning ordinances and consider an amendment to a utility service agreement ordinance.

• Appeal No. 2025-25: Use variance for outside storage and developmental variance for rear yard setback, paving, fencing, and landscaping at 811 & 815 E. McKinley
• Petition No. 2025-10: Vacation of right-of-way due to realignment on Ballard St. south of Vistula Rd.
• P.O. No. 2025-16: Rezone C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 303 W. 6th St.
• P.O. No. 2025-17: Rezone I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 3418 York St.
• P.O. No. 2025-18: PUD amendment to reduce landscaping, building, and pavement setbacks at NW corner of Cleveland & Capital

The Mishawaka Common Council passed Ordinance No. 5938, authorizing special utility service contracts for economic development, by a 6-1 vote. The ordinance allows Mishawaka Utilities to negotiate customized contracts with businesses, with safeguards to prevent ratepayer subsidies and requiring Council approval. The council also read several rezoning petitions and an appeal, assigning them to committees, and heard a report on recent power outage communication improvements.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5938 authorizing special utility service contracts (6-1)
• Amended Ordinance No. 2025-12 unanimously before final passage
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2025 meeting
• Read Appeal No. 2025-25 (use variance at 811 & 815 E. McKinley) and assigned to committee
• Read Petition No. 2025-10 (vacation of right-of-way on Ballard St.) and assigned to committee
• Read Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-16 (rezoning 303 W. 6th St.) and assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Read Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-17 (rezoning 3418 York St.) and assigned to Land Use Planning Committee
• Read Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-18 (PUD amendment at Cleveland & Capital) and assigned to Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with committee meetings at 5:45 PM and the full council at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes three rezoning petitions, a PUD amendment, and several ordinances on second reading, including one to establish a historic landmark. The council will also consider a request to postpone action on a utility service agreement ordinance.

• Petition No. 2025-07: Rezone 303 W. 6th St. from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Petition No. 2025-08: Rezone 3418 York St. from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Petition No. 2025-09: PUD amendment to reduce landscaping, building and pavement setbacks, and planting area widths at NW corner of Cleveland & Capital
• P.O. No. 2025-14: Establishing 121 S. Main St. as a Historic Landmark (second reading)
• P.O. No. 2025-15: Authorizing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (second reading)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, considering several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include designating 121 S. Main St. as a historic landmark, authorizing a payment in lieu of taxes, adding parcels to the city acquisition list, confirming a tax abatement for Jamil Packaging, and a use variance for a beauty/barber shop. The council will also take up ordinances on second reading regarding special utility service agreements and payment methods, and may reschedule the July 21st meeting.

• P.O. No. 2025-14: Establish 121 S. Main St. as a Historic Landmark
• P.O. No. 2024-15: Authorize Payment in Lieu of Taxes
• R2025-17: Add 3 parcels to City Acquisition List (900 Block South Union St.)
• R2025-18: Confirm Personal Property Tax Abatement for Jamil Packaging (1420 Industrial Dr.)
• R2025-19: Use Variance for Beauty/Barber Shop in R-1 District (1925 N. Main St.)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including committee meetings, to consider several items. These include ordinances on first and second reading, resolutions for tax abatements, and a report on local roads and streets. The council will vote on rezonings for multi-family and single-family residential uses, and discuss a new ordinance defining acceptable payment methods.

• P.O. No. 2025-13: Defining methods of payments accepted by the city (first reading)
• R2025-14: Confirming real property tax abatement for 919 Cleveland Road – United PetFood Producers
• R2025-15: Declaring personal property tax abatement for 1420 Industrial Drive – Jamail Packaging Corp.
• P.O. No. 2025-10: Rezone from C-1 to R-3 for 7 multi-family buildings with 20 units at 2400 & 2406 Schumacher Dr. (second reading)
• P.O. No. 2025-11: Rezone from C-1 to R-1 for existing house at 115 Virginia St. (second reading)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a rezoning of 2400 and 2406 Schumacher Drive from C-1 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential, allowing construction of seven buildings with 20 dwelling units. The vote was 8-1, with Councilman Emmons dissenting. The council also approved two tax abatements: a real property abatement for United Petfood Producers at 919 Cleveland Road (9-0) and a personal property abatement for Jamil Packaging at 1420 Industrial Drive (9-0). A proposed ordinance authorizing special utility service agreements was postponed to June 16, 2025.

• Approved rezoning at 2400/2406 Schumacher Dr to R-3 for 20 multifamily units (8-1)
• Approved real property tax abatement for United Petfood Producers at 919 Cleveland Rd (9-0)
• Approved personal property tax abatement for Jamil Packaging at 1420 Industrial Dr (9-0)
• Approved investment of public funds resolution (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning at 115 Virginia St from C-1 to R-1 for existing house (9-0)
• Postponed ordinance on special utility service agreements to June 16, 2025

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, with several items on the agenda. They will consider ordinances on first reading, including a rezoning request and authorization for special utility service agreements. Resolutions include a use variance for a group home and a real property tax abatement for United Pet Food Producers USA, Inc. The council will also receive recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission.

• Rezone 115 Virginia St. from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Authorize special utility service agreements for economic development
• Use variance for group home at 811 W. Catalpa (vacant lot)
• Real property tax abatement for United Pet Food Producers USA, Inc.

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a use variance for a group home at 811 W. Catalpa and declared an economic revitalization area for United Petfood Producers USA, Inc., enabling a real property tax abatement. Both resolutions passed unanimously 9-0. Two proposed ordinances were introduced and assigned to committees.

• Approved use variance for group home at 811 W. Catalpa (9-0)
• Approved economic revitalization area for United Petfood Producers USA, Inc. (9-0)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone 115 Virginia St. from C-1 to R-1 (assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing special utility service agreements (assigned to Budget and Finance Committee)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council is holding its regular meeting, with the main substantive item being a second reading of an ordinance (P.O. No. 2024-35AA) to amend the Wellhead Protection Ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving petitions, and hearing public comment. No other major decisions or discussions are listed.

• Second reading of P.O. No. 2024-35AA amending the Wellhead Protection Ordinance

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on use variances for a group home and a beauty/barber shop, and will consider several rezones, a $2.5 million additional appropriation for street repairs, and other resolutions. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Appeal 2025-11: Use variance for group home (8 unrelated persons) at 811 W Catalpa
• Appeal 2025-13: Use variance for beauty/barber shop with office in R-1 district, vacant lot S of 1925 N Main St
• P.O. 2025-06: Rezone 1032 & 1023 E Jefferson from I-1/R-2 to C-4
• P.O. 2025-09: Transfer $1,271,670 and additional appropriation $2,543,340 for street repair
• P.O. 2025-10: Rezone 2400 & 2406 Schumacher Dr to R-3 for 20 dwelling units (postponement requested)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a use variance allowing outside storage of landscaping materials at 2019 and 2001 Lincolnway West, subject to a written commitment to install fencing per option one. The council also approved a tax abatement compliance report that withdrew abatements for Lippert Components due to employment shortfalls, and passed several rezoning and fund transfer ordinances. Two items were postponed: a multifamily rezoning at 2400/2406 Schumacher Drive and the wellhead protection ordinance amendment.

• Approved use variance for outside storage at 2019 & 2001 Lincolnway West with fencing condition (8-0)
• Approved tax abatement compliance report, withdrawing Lippert Components abatements (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Mishawaka Utility Retirement System (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1032 & 1023 E. Jefferson to C-4, Ordinance 5929 (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1113 Ann St. to R-1, Ordinance 5930 (8-0)
• Approved $2,543,340 fund transfer/appropriation for street repair, Ordinance 5931 (8-0)
• Postponed multifamily rezoning at 2400/2406 Schumacher Drive to June 2
• Postponed wellhead protection ordinance amendment to May 5

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, with several ordinances on first reading, including responsible bidding practices for public works, two rezonings, utility service boundaries, a fund transfer, and a multi-family rezone. Resolutions include use variances, adding properties to the city acquisition list, and affirming the role of property taxes. The council will also hear second reading of two rezonings and the Mayor's State of the City Address.

• P.O. 2025-05: Responsible bidding practices for public work projects
• P.O. 2025-06: Rezone to C-4 at 1032 & 1023 E. Jefferson
• P.O. 2025-08: Establish Mishawaka Utilities water and sewer service boundaries
• P.O. 2025-09: Transfer $1,271,670 for street repair; additional appropriation $2,543,340
• P.O. 2025-10: Rezone to R-3 for 7 buildings, 20 units at 2400 & 2406 Schumacher Dr.

The Mishawaka Common Council passed Ordinance 5926AA, which reaffirms and modernizes Mishawaka Utilities' authority to provide water and sewer service up to four miles beyond city limits. The ordinance was amended to end the service boundary at the Elkhart County line and was passed on an expedited first and second reading in a 9-0 vote. The action was taken to protect the city's position in a dispute with St. Joseph County over serving the proposed Microsoft data center site.

• Passed Ordinance 5926AA, updating water/sewer service boundaries (9-0)
• Waived council rules for same-night first and second reading of Ordinance 5926AA (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-06, use variance for event center at 526 W. McKinley Ave (9-0)
• Postponed Resolution R2025-07, outside storage variance at 2001/2019 Lincolnway West, to April 28
• Approved Resolution R2025-08, adding 1216 S. Union St. to property acquisition list (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-09, supporting local government and property taxes (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 5927, rezoning 505 Carlton St. from C-1 to R-1 (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 5928, rezoning 400 block E. 10th St. from R-2 to I-1 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on use variances and rezoning petitions, including proposals for an assembly hall, outside storage, and multiple residential and commercial rezonings. They will also consider ordinances on first and second reading, including a wellhead protection amendment. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes.

• Appeal No. 2025-07: Use variance for assembly hall/event center/banquet hall at 526 W. McKinley
• Appeal No. 2025-08: Use variance for outside storage of landscape materials at 2019 & 2001 Lincolnway West
• Petition No. 2025-04: Rezone to R-3 multi-family residential for 20 dwelling units at 2400 & 2406 Schumacher Dr.
• Petition No. 2025-05: Rezone to C-4 automobile oriented commercial at 1032 & 1023 E. Jefferson
• P.O. No. 2024-35AA: Amending the Wellhead Protection Ordinance (second reading)

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting and read several appeals, petitions, and proposed ordinances by title. The only substantive action was postponing the second reading and public hearing for Proposed Ordinance 2024-35AA (amending the Wellhead Protection Ordinance) to the April 28, 2025 regular meeting, with an informational meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025. No other decisions were made; all other items were introduced or assigned to committees.

• Approved minutes of February 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Postponed second reading and public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2024-35AA (Wellhead Protection) to April 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled informational meeting on Wellhead Protection Ordinance for April 24, 2025 at 6PM
• Assigned Proposed Ordinance 2025-03 (rezoning 505 Carlton St.) to Land Use Planning Committee
• Assigned Proposed Ordinance 2025-04 (rezoning 400 block E. 10th St.) to Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on two rezoning petitions: one to change 505 Carlton St. from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family, and another to rezone the 400 block of E. 10th St. from R-2 Two Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial. The council will also take a first reading on an ordinance amending the Wellhead Protection Ordinance. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and a Mayor's Youth Council presentation.

• Petition No. 2025-01: Rezone 505 Carlton St. from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 Single Family
• Petition No. 2025-02: Rezone 400 block of E. 10th St. from R-2 Two Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial
• P.O. No. 2024-35: Amending the Wellhead Protection Ordinance (first reading)
• Mayor's Youth Council presentation
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a report from the Board of Zoning Appeals and several resolutions. The council will consider establishing a revolving fund for a downtown forgivable loan program, a use variance for tattooing at 1015 W. Edison Rd., and authorizing a lease with option to purchase city property in the 400 block of East 10th Street. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and appointments.

• R2025-03: Establishing Revolving Fund for Downtown Forgivable Loan Program
• R2025-04: Use Variance to allow tattooing – 1015 W. Edison Rd.
• R2025-05: Authorizing Leasing with Option to purchase City Property – 400 block of East 10th Street
• Letter from Board of Zoning Appeals regarding recommendation from Feb 11, 2025 meeting
• Appointment to Mishawaka Fire Merit Commission

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing a $500,000 revolving fund for a downtown forgivable loan program, aimed at supporting improvements to commercial buildings in the historic downtown and West End. The council also approved a use variance for a tattoo shop at 1015 W. Edison Road and authorized the Redevelopment Commission to lease city property to the library for a storage building. An appointment to the Fire Merit Commission was postponed indefinitely, and conflict-of-interest forms were accepted.

• Approved Resolution R2025-03 establishing $500K downtown forgivable loan program (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-04 use variance for tattooing at 1015 W. Edison Rd (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-05 authorizing lease with option to purchase city property for library storage (8-0)
• Postponed indefinitely appointment to Mishawaka Fire Merit Commission (8-0)
• Accepted conflict-of-interest forms from six councilmembers (8-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on a use variance for a tattoo business at 1015 W. Edison Rd. and a rezoning of 611 S. Main St. from C-1 Commercial to R-1 Single Family, along with a related resolution for an e-commerce use variance. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and committee reports.

• Appeal No. 2025-01: Use variance to allow tattooing at 1015 W. Edison Rd.
• R2025-02: Use variance for e-commerce store with no retail sales in R-1 district at 611 S. Main St.
• P.O. No. 2025-02: Rezone from C-1 Commercial to R-1 Single Family at 611 S. Main St.

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved a use variance and companion rezoning for 611 S. Main St., allowing an e-commerce store with no retail sales in an R-1 residential zone. The property will be rezoned from C-1 commercial to R-1 single-family, with conditions including no more than two on-site employees, fire inspections, and no certain city offerings for single-family homeowners. The rezoning ordinance became Ordinance No. 5925.

• Approved use variance for e-commerce store at 611 S. Main St. (9-0)
• Approved rezoning from C-1 to R-1 at 611 S. Main St., becoming Ordinance No. 5925 (9-0)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with committee sessions beforehand. Key actions include a vote on annexing 7.72 acres on Douglas Rd. and rezoning it for an apartment complex, plus a vote on the firefighters' collective bargaining agreement. The council will also consider a first-reading rezone at 611 S. Main St. and a fiscal plan for the annexation.

• P.O. No. 2024-45: Annexation of 7.72 acres and rezoning to S-2 Planned Unit Development for apartment complex on Douglas Rd. (vote only)
• P.O. No. 2025-01: Collective bargaining agreement with Mishawaka Firefighters Local 360, Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2026 (amendment requested)
• P.O. No. 2025-02: Rezone from C-1 Commercial to R-1 Single Family at 611 S. Main St. (first reading)
• R2025-01: Fiscal plan for annexation of 7.72 acres on Douglas Rd.
• Letters from Board of Zoning Appeals and City Plan Commission with recommendations from Jan 15 meetings

The Mishawaka Common Council approved the annexation of 7.72 acres at 15503 Douglas Road, rezoning it to S-2 Planned Unit Development for a 234-unit senior apartment complex (Stoneleaf Reserve), and passed the two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Mishawaka Firefighters Association Local 360, including 13% wage increase for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026. Both measures passed unanimously 9-0. The council also introduced a rezoning ordinance for 611 S. Main St. and assigned it to committee.

• Approved Resolution R2025-01 for annexation fiscal plan (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5923 annexing 7.72 acres and rezoning to S-2 PUD for Douglas Road apartment complex (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5924 approving firefighter contract with Local 360 (9-0)
• Amended proposed firefighter ordinance to change 'master firefighter' to 'first class firefighter' and remove ambulance reassignment language
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02 to rezone 611 S. Main St. from C-1 to R-1, assigned to Land Use Planning Committee

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold a regular meeting with committee sessions at 5:45 PM and the full council at 6:00 PM. Key items include a first reading of the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with Mishawaka Firefighters Local 360, second readings of the police lodge contract and a flood control ordinance amendment, and a public hearing (no vote) on annexing 7.72 acres on Douglas Rd. for an apartment complex. The council will also consider a use variance and rezoning for 611 S. Main St., and make appointments to various boards and commissions.

• First reading of P.O. No. 2025-01: Firefighters Local 360 collective bargaining agreement (2025-2026)
• Second reading of P.O. No. 2024-44: Police Lodge 91 collective bargaining agreement (2025)
• Public hearing (no vote) on P.O. No. 2024-45: Annexation of 7.72 acres and rezoning to S-2 for apartment complex on Douglas Rd.
• Appeal No. 2024-55: Use variance for e-commerce store in R-1 residential at 611 S. Main St.
• Petition No. 2024-13: Rezone from C-1 to R-1 at 611 S. Main St.

The Mishawaka Common Council unanimously approved two ordinances: an updated Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (No. 5921) to maintain FEMA compliance, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Mishawaka Police Lodge 91 (No. 5922). The council also elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as President and Ron Banicki as Vice President for 2025, and held a public hearing on a proposed annexation and rezoning for a senior apartment complex, with a vote scheduled for the next meeting.

• Elected Gregg Hixenbaugh as Council President for 2025 (9-0)
• Elected Ron Banicki as Council Vice President for 2025 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting
• Adopted Flood Control Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5921) (9-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Mishawaka Police Lodge 91 (Ordinance No. 5922) (9-0)
• Approved 2025 council committee and board appointments (9-0)
• Held public hearing on annexation and rezoning for Stoneleaf Reserve senior apartments; no vote taken