Munster, IN
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MunsterIN averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $356,538 +1.9% yr/yr · +17.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2003–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$62.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$39.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$23.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$41.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,643 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202518 housing units ($10.6M)
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon May 3, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 19:00
Plan Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 18, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Recent meetings
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026
The Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2026. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, public comment, and a consent agenda covering minutes and voucher registers.
- Consent agenda including minutes and voucher registers
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes
B.
Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:15
Town Council
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Council to vote on loans, ordinances, contracts, and sidewalk bid
The Munster Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. They will consider resolutions authorizing temporary loans, ordinances for additional appropriations and a disaster relief fund, and multiple contracts including ambulance service, engineering, and debris hauling. A bid award for CDBG sidewalk replacement is also on the agenda.
- Resolutions #2171 and 2172: Authorizing and extending temporary loans
- Ordinance #2022: Additional appropriations (5)
- Ordinance #2023: Creation of disaster relief fund
- Contract with Lochmueller for Safe Streets and Roads for All Study
- Bid award: CDBG sidewalk replacement
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
State Representative Mike Andrade
6.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
7.
Consent Agenda
a.
Minutes August 17, 2026
b.
Voucher Registers
c.
Water Leak Adjustment
d.
Treasurer's Report August 2026
8.
Old Business
9.
New Business
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nella …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00
General
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Munster Town Council to discuss appropriations and sidewalk replacements
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding additional appropriations. The meeting also includes discussions on salary ordinances, retirement health savings, and contract ratifications.
- Public hearing for additional appropriations
- Contract ratification for debris hauling, monitoring, and a public assistance firm
- Resolution #2170: Update to Retirement Health Savings Program
- Ordinance #2020: Amendment to Salary Ordinance
- Bid award for CDBG Sidewalk Replacement
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|||Town Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN|
|1.|Call To Order||
|2.|Roll Call||
|3.|Moment of Silence||
|4.|Pledge of Allegiance||
|5.|Public Hearing for Additional Appropriations a.|Public Hearing for Additional Appropriations|
|6.|Public Comment posted outside the Main Meeting Room.|All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are|
|7.|Consent Agenda a. Minutes August 17, 2026 b. Minutes August 20, 2026 c. d. e. Treasurer's Report July 2026|Minutes Special Town Council Meeting, August 31, 2026 Water Leak Adjustment-confirmation 08/17/2026|
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|Chuck Gardiner|Joseph Hofferth|David B. Nellans|Jonathan Petersen|George Shinkan|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Vice-President|President|Councilor|Councilor|Councilor|
|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|
||f. Voucher Registers|
|---|---|
|8.|Old Business a. Ordinanc …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026
The Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct official business. The agenda includes a consent agenda for minutes and voucher registers, but no specific new business items are listed in the provided text.
- Consent Agenda: Minutes
- Consent Agenda: Voucher Registers
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|||Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN|
|1.|Call To Order||
|2.|Roll Call||
|3.|Public Comment comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.|All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public|
|4.|Consent Agenda A. Minutes B. Voucher Registers||
|5.|Old Business||
|6.|New Business||
|7.|Reports & Announcements||
|8.|Adjournment||
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|Chuck Gardiner|Joseph Hofferth||David Nellans|Jonathan Petersen|George Shinkan|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Vice-President|President||Councilor|Councilor|Councilor|
|01/01/26 - 12/31/26|01/01/26 - 12/31/26||01/01/26 - 12/31/26|01/01/26 - 12/31/26|01/01/26 - 12/31/26|
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 14:00
Town Council
Council to vote on storm recovery contract increases
The Munster Town Council will hold a special meeting on August 31, 2026, to address new business. The primary decision item is the approval of increases to storm recovery contracts. The agenda includes standard procedural steps such as roll call, a moment of silence, and a limited public comment period.
- Storm Recovery Contract Increases
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Meeting Agenda
Town Council Special Meeting
Monday, August 31, 2026
2:00 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
New Business
a.
Storm Recovery Contract Increases
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00
Town Council
Council to review debris hauling and monitoring contracts
The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, to discuss two new business items: a debris hauling contract and a debris monitoring contract. The agenda contains no other specific policy decisions, ordinances, or budget figures. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as roll call and public comment.
- Debris Hauling Contract
- Debris Monitoring Contract
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026
2:00 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
New Business
a.
Debris Hauling Contract
b.
Debris Monitoring Contract
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00
General
1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Council to consider disaster declaration, bonds, and town manager appointment
The Munster Town Council is holding its regular meeting to address a range of items, including confirming a local disaster emergency declaration, approving additional appropriations, authorizing emergency purchases, and considering several contracts and appointments. Key actions include a possible extension of the disaster declaration, approval of a settlement agreement, and the appointment of a town manager and attorneys.
- Local Disaster Emergency Declaration Confirmation and Possible Extension
- Ordinance #2015: Additional Appropriations (4)
- Resolution #2167: Authorization to Make Emergency Purchases
- Letter of Engagement: 2026 Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Centennial Village LLC Expansion Project) and Establishment of New Allocation Area
- Appointment of Town Manager and Approval of Agreement
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
Consent Agenda
a.
Minutes
b.
Voucher Registers
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
a.
Local Disaster Emergency Declaration Confirmation and Possible Extension
b.
Ordinance #2015: Additional Appropriations (4)
c.
Resolution #2167: Authorization to Make Emergency Purchases
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting with public comment and consent agenda
The Munster Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes and voucher registers, and reports. No specific redevelopment projects or financial items are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person, 20 minutes total
- Consent agenda includes approval of 2026 minutes and voucher registers
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes 2026
B.
Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Munster Redevelopment Commission to hold regular meeting August 3
The Redevelopment Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list any specific projects or decisions for discussion.
- Approval of July 20, 2026 minutes
- Review of voucher registers
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes July 20, 2026
B. Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Town Council to consider Baker Tilly engagement for 2027 budget and tax analysis
The Town Council will meet to discuss the 2027 budget and property tax parcel analysis. The agenda includes several administrative updates and the disposal of surplus equipment from the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
- Engagement Letter for Baker Tilly regarding 2027 budget, property tax parcel analysis, and LIT analysis
- Disposal of surplus equipment from the Clerk-Treasurer's Office
- 2027 Title VI Implementation Plan
- SAFE Grant & Opioid Funds
- Update of 2026 standard mileage rate to .76 cents per mile
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/
Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes July 20, 2026
b. Water Leak Adjustment
c. The standard mileage rate for 2026 has been updated to .76 cents per mile.
d. Voucher Registers
e. Treasurer's Report
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/
Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Town Council will consider approval of a spray‑in‑place pipe lining contract
The Munster Town Council meeting will address routine items on the consent agenda, including the Treasurer's Report and meeting minutes. New business includes a 2026 Capital Asset Reporting Engagement Letter and several contract approvals related to water infrastructure and services. The council will discuss a spray‑in‑place pipe lining contract, a mud valve for the White Oak water tank, a water loss audit, air emissions testing services, and a legal services agreement.
- Approval of Spray‑in‑Place Pipe Lining Contract
- Approval of Mud Valve for White Oak Water Tank
- Approval of Water Loss Audit
- Approval of Air Emissions Testing Services
- Approval of Legal Services Agreement
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
Consent Agenda
a. Treasurer's Report, May 2026
b. Minutes July 6, 2026
c. Water Leak Adjustment
d. Voucher Registers
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
a. 2026 Capital Asset Reporting Engagement Letter
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Coun …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Munster Redevelopment Commission holds regular meeting
The Redevelopment Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or ordinances listed for decision.
- Approval of July 6, 2026 minutes
- Review of Voucher Registers
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes July 6, 2026
B. Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Munster Redevelopment Commission holds procedural meeting with no listed action items
The Munster Redevelopment Commission is meeting for a regular session on July 6, 2026. The agenda includes only routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and voucher registers under consent agenda, with no substantive new business or public hearings listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of voucher registers
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, July 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes June 16, 2026
B. Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Council to hold public hearing on additional appropriations, consider paving contracts
The Munster Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations and then consider its passage. New business includes a resolution accepting TIF transfers, an engagement letter for a 2026 general obligation bond issuance, an amendment to a NIPSCO agreement, and awards for repaving Fisher Street Trail and Main Street east of Hart Ditch. A legal services representation agreement and a proclamation honoring a pastor are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Ordinance #2013 (Additional Appropriations)
- Resolution #2165 - Acceptance of TIF Transfers
- Engagement Letter: Barnes & Thornburg for 2026 GO Bond Issuance
- Fisher St. Trail Repaving Award
- Main Street Paving East of Hart Ditch
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, July 6, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Other Business
a. Legal Services Representation Agreement
6.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing on Ordinance #2013: Additional Appropriations (3)
a. Public Hearing on Additional Approppriations
7.
Proclamation
a. Proclamation: Honoring Very Rev. Michael J. Yadron as Pastor of St. Thomas More
8.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
9.
Consent Agenda
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Chuck Gardiner
V …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Redevelopment Commission to consider TIF Transfer Resolution #26-060
The Munster Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment and a consent agenda for approving prior minutes and voucher registers. The only new business item is a resolution authorizing a TIF Transfer. No other substantive items are listed.
- Resolution #26-060: TIF Transfer
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes June 1, 2026
B. Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
A. Resolution #26-060: TIF Transfer
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Council to vote on Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations
The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. Old business includes Ordinance #2012 for a stop sign on Columbia Avenue. New business features Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations, a water truck purchase, Saxon Partners Development, and a change to investigations software.
- Consideration of Ordinance #2012 for a stop sign on Columbia Avenue
- Consideration of Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations
- Purchase of a water truck
- Review of Saxon Partners Development project
- Change to investigations software
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes June 1, 2026
b. Water Leak Adjustment
c. Voucher Registers
7.
Old Business
a. Ordinance #2012: Columbia Avenue Stop Sign
8.
New Business
a. Ordinance #2013: Additional Appropriations (3)
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Council to review Centennial Village tax abatement compliance
The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and water leak adjustment. New business includes Centennial Village tax abatement compliance, the 2027 budget calendar, a Chicago communications agreement, and a stop sign ordinance. A report on an e-bike safety education campaign is also scheduled.
- Centennial Village Tax Abatement Compliance
- 2027 Budget Calendar
- Chicago Communications Agreement
- Fire Department Auto-Aid Agreement
- Ordinance #2012: Columbia Avenue Stop Sign
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes May 18, 2026
b. Treasurer's Report, April 2026
c. Water Leak Adjustment 2026-22
d. Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets
e. Voucher Registers
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 19:00
Redevelopment Commission
Redevelopment Commission to approve minutes, vouchers
This is a routine meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The commission will consider approving minutes from May 18, 2026, and voucher registers. No new business or old business items are listed.
- Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026
- Approval of voucher registers
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Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
David Nellans
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Main Meeting Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission
may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public
comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
4.
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes May 18, 2026
B. Voucher Registers
5.
Old Business
6.
New Business
7.
Reports & Announcements
8.
Adjournment
Wed May 27, 2026 · 16:00
General
Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:30
Town Council
Council to consider Fisher St. Trail repaving
This regular meeting includes routine consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers) and two new business items: a proclamation for Public Works Week and discussion of the Fisher St. Trail repaving. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Public Works Week Proclamation
- Fisher St. Trail Repaving
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/
Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Jonathan Petersen
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
George Shinkan
Councilor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Meeting Agenda
Town Council Regular Meeting
Monday, May 18, 2026
6:30 PM
Town Council Room
1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN
1.
Call To Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Moment of Silence
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Public Comment
All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public
comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep
all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow
public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are
posted outside the Main Meeting Room.
6.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes May 4, 2026
b. Voucher Registers
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
a. Public Works Week Proclamation
b. Fisher St. Trail Repaving
9.
Reports & Announcements
Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/
Chuck Gardiner
Vice-President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Joseph Hofferth
President
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
David B. Nellans
Councilor
01/01/24 - …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.6M | USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT 578-17-0 |
| $700,000 | ECONSULTING CORPORATION Department of Defense · NHANES STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR US ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF |
| $484,452 | USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · PROJECT 578-22-008 REPLACE R22 AC EQUIPMENT ON THE HINES CAMPUS: PROV |
| $354,625 | USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · AE IDIQ MATOC TASK ORDER - REMODEL DAMEN 9S/9N |
| $251,755 | USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · 537-19-127BLOOD LAB REMODEL AE DESIGN |
| $47,072 | GLASS LORRI L Department of Veterans Affairs · READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICES VA |
| $37,570 | ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC ORTHOTIC LIMB |
| $30,138 | ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · VISN 12 PROSTHETICS PURCHASES FY24 WITH ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST |
| $22,645 | ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
| $17,784 | ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC LIMB |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Lake County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)
Business establishments10,566 (171,790 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,197/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy24.4% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
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Recorded votes
$62.7M
Annual budget
$41.7M
Debt outstanding
18
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$62.7M
Spending$39.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$41.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.67×
Debt-load index41 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.