Portage, Indiana
Upcoming
Park & Recreation Board
The Board of Parks & Recreation will hold a special meeting to consider a quote from Miracle Playgrounds for playground equipment. They will also review a register of park vouchers and discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes public comment on any other matters.
- Consideration of Miracle Playgrounds quote
- Approval of Register of Park Vouchers for July 8, 2026
- Discussion of personnel matters
- Public comment period
Recent meetings
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works & Safety will vote on a change order for the 2026 street paving project by Reith-Riley Construction, consider Step 3 grievances, and approve various claims including payroll, pension, and police/fire clothing allowances. A bulk appeal for 5760 Mulberry Ave is also on the agenda.
- Reith-Riley Construction 2026 Street Paving Change Order
- Consideration of Step 3 Grievances
- BOW Claims for June 23, 2026
- Police and Fire Clothing Allowance for June 2026
- Bulk Appeal at 5760 Mulberry Ave
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety is convening an executive session on June 23, 2026, to discuss employee grievances under collective bargaining and conduct attorney-client privileged communications. The executive session is closed to the public, and no final action will be taken. A regular meeting is scheduled to follow, but no agenda items for that portion are provided in this notice.
- Executive session for employee grievances under collective bargaining (IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2))
- Executive session for attorney-client privileged communications (IC § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6),(19))
Redevelopment Commission
The Portage Redevelopment Commission will decide on awarding quotes for crack sealing and parking lot repairs at multiple city-owned properties including City Hall, Police Station, and parks. They will also consider four development agreements (Simon CRE Southeast/Southwest and Kayak Point Tenant A/B), an additional Downtown Mall land purchase offer, and a resolution to approve the 2026 Capture Notice filed with the Porter County Auditor.
- Consideration of quotes for 2026 Contract Crack Sealing Project on various streets
- Consideration of quotes for Parking Lot Repiars at 2775 Willowcreek Road, 6070 Central Avenue, 6260 Central Avenue, 6300 Central Avenue, Municipal Parking Lot north of 6260 Central Avenue, 2500 SPC Roy Buckley Way, 6100 Southport Road, and 6090 US Hwy 12, plus road maintenance at Founders Square
- Consideration of Simon CRE Southeast and Southwest Development Agreements
- Consideration of Kayak Point Tenant A and B Development Agreements
- Consideration of additional Downtown Mall Land Purchase Offer and Resolution to approve January 1, 2026 Capture Notice
Park & Recreation Board
The Portage Park & Recreation Board holds a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report and vouchers, and consider registers of rental and personal service contracts for June 2026. No specific major actions or public hearings are listed beyond routine administrative business.
- Register of Rental Contracts for June 2026
- Register of Personal Service Contracts for June 2026
- Financial report and vouchers for Park Department and Marina Facility
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider several new business items, including an independent contractor agreement for IT services, quotes for CPR machines for the fire department, and a special event permit for the 4th of July Parade and Festival. The board will also review solicitor's permit applications from Ascendant Group Inc and Fat Guys Fries, along with a bulk appeal for 6527 Jason Ct. The meeting follows an executive session and includes approval of minutes from May 26, 2026.
- IT Independent Contractor Agreement – Bill Moran
- FD CPR Machine Quotes
- 4th of July Parade and Festival – Special Event
- Solicitor's Permit Application – Ascendant Group Inc
- Solicitor's Permit Application – Fat Guys Fries
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works & Safety will hold a closed executive session under Indiana law to discuss employee grievances under collective bargaining and to conduct privileged attorney communications. No final action will be taken during the closed session; the regular public meeting will follow immediately after.
- Executive session pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2),(6),(19) for collective-bargaining grievances and attorney-client privileged communications
- Regular meeting to follow executive session at 10:30 am in Council Chambers
Common Council
The Portage Common Council will hold a public hearing, introduce and vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include updating Article III on firearms and ranges, rezoning approximately 41 acres for Timber Stone to planned development, and adopting internal financial policies and public comment rules.
- Ordinance #26-08 updating Article III: Firearms & Ranges
- Ordinance #26-06 rezoning approx. 41.186 acres (Timber Stone) from M2 to PD_M2
- Ordinance #26-07 final PD approval for Timber Stone
- Resolution #26-13 adopting internal CT Financial Policies & Procedures
- Tax abatement approvals for Monosol, LLC (2025/2026 and 2026/2027) and MSI Express, Inc (2026/2027)
Park & Recreation Board
The Portage Park & Recreation Board will review financial reports, approve contracts, and discuss new business including a sink hole repair at Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina and a presentation from Ross Roofing. The board will also consider a park bond with Game Plan Solutions and receive a committee update from the Plan Commission. A fitness expo by Hot Body Pilates at Founders Square is also on the agenda.
- Sink hole repair at Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina
- Discussion of park bond with Game Plan Solutions
- Register of Personal Service Contracts May 2026
- Fitness Expo at Founders Square by Hot Body Pilates
- Plan Commission update
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board will discuss a special event block party with fireworks and music, a graduation road closure request, and a vacate petition for Marine & Coca Cola Avenue. They will also approve claims and payroll for May 2026.
- Special Event – Block Party with Fireworks & Music
- Graduation Road Closure Request
- DSP Portage Vacate Petition: Marine & Coca Cola Avenue
- BOW Claims and Payroll Claims for May 2026
- Bulk Appeals for 6320 Savannah and 2066 Stevens St
Common Council
The Common Council will introduce three ordinances, including rezonings for Olthof Homes and the large Timber Stone development, and consider final planned development approval for Timber Stone. The council will also vote on CF-1 real property tax abatements for Power Properties and Konrady Plastics.
- Ordinance #26-05: Rezone 1.195 acres (M2 to IS) for Olthof Homes
- Ordinance #26-06: Rezone 41.186 acres (M2 to PD_M2) for Timber Stone
- Ordinance #26-07: Final planned development approval for Timber Stone
- CF-1 Approval: Power Properties real property tax abatement
- CF-1 Approval: Konrady Plastics real property tax abatement
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Works & Public Safety will consider two sidewalk waivers for Robbins Rd and Airport Rd in Brookside Subdivision, and a professional service agreement for the DCCM Willowcreek Bridge inspection. The board will also approve claims, payroll, and a bulk appeal for 6686 Federal Ave. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and other business.
- Sidewalk waiver for Robbins Rd in Brookside Subdivision
- Sidewalk waiver for Airport Rd in Brookside Subdivision
- DCCM Professional Service Agreement for Willowcreek Bridge inspection
- BOW claims and payroll approvals (Pension April 2026, Payroll 04/17/2026, Payroll 05/01/2026)
- Bulk appeal for 6686 Federal Ave
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider awarding a contract for 2026 street paving and repair, along with employee vacation restoration related to workers' compensation. The board will also vote on three sidewalk waivers for specific properties and review claims, payroll, and bulk appeals.
- Recommendation of award for 2026 Street Paving & Repair (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
- Employee restoration of vacation time due to workers' compensation
- Sidewalk waiver at 2220 Locust Street
- Sidewalk waivers for Robbins Rd and Airport Rd in Brookside Subdivision
- Bulk appeals for 5030 Independence and 6686 Federal Ave
Board of Works and Public Safety
The City of Portage Board of Works and Public Safety meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled for April 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. No agenda items are provided in this cancellation notice.
- Meeting cancelled
- Rescheduled to April 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
- Location: City Hall, 6070 Central Ave., Portage, Indiana
Park & Recreation Board
The Portage Park & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new and unfinished business. The most notable item is a presentation or discussion regarding the Park Bond with Game Plan Solutions.
- Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
- Financial report and voucher approvals
- Register of rental and personal service contracts for April 2026
- Park Bond discussion with Game Plan Solutions
- Plan Commission update under committee reports
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works & Safety will consider two road frontage variances, open bids for the 2026 Paving & Repair Project, and discuss Policy Manual Revisions. A special event request for the Portage Park Youth Baseball Parade will also be reviewed. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and approval of claims.
- Open bids for 2026 Paving & Repair Project
- Road Frontage Variance (Jason Martin)
- Road Frontage Variance (Mitch & Duane Lyons)
- Policy Manual Revisions
- Special Event Request – Portage Park Youth Baseball Parade