Portage public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will meet on Dec 23, 2025 to approve minutes and address unfinished business. New business includes a 2026 commercial agreement with McColly Bennett, a special event request for the MS Warrior Dash, a sidewalk waiver for Portage Township School, a 2026 fire‑territory agreement with Cender Dalton, and a street‑light agreement for Swanson Trails with Lennar Corporation. The agenda also lists BOW claims and payroll claims for review.
- 2026 McColly Bennett Commercial Agreement
- Special Event Request – MS Warrior Dash
- Sidewalk Waiver – Portage Township School
- Cender Dalton 2026 Agreement – Fire Territory
- Street Light Agreement Swanson Trails – Lennar Corporation
Park & Recreation Board
The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to discuss new business regarding Sportsman Solutions and a Total Disposal contract. The agenda includes reviews of rental and personal service contracts and updates on park bonds. Members will also consider pricing for concessions and softball.
- Sportsman Solutions
- Total Disposal Contract
- Game Plan Solutions park bond
- Concessions pricing
- Softball fees
The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation approved the November 18, 2025 minutes, the November financial report, and December vouchers totaling S100,482.80. It also approved the November/December register of rental contracts and the fee schedule for all park sports and concessions, while tabling the vote on a Sportsman Solutions sponsorship contract. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
- Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (roll call)
- Approved November financial report (unanimous roll call)
- Approved December 2025 vouchers totaling S100,482.80 (unanimous roll call)
- Approved November/December 2025 register of rental contracts (roll call)
- Tabled vote on Sportsman Solutions sponsorship contract (roll call)
- Approved fee schedule for all park sports & concessions (roll call)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m. (roll call)
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider payroll claims, bulk item appeals, and a 2026 live streaming contract. The agenda also includes a request to pay Barnes & Thornburgh for Go Bond proceeds and applications for precious metals and gems.
- Approval for IBB to pay Barnes & Thornburgh for 2025 Go Bond proceeds
- 2026 Live Streaming Contract with Darque Syde of D'Lyte
- Precious Metals & Precious Gems Applications from BJ's Coins Jewelry, American Traders Inc, The Estate, and Bunch Jewelers
- Bulk Item Appeals for 5571 Lark Ave, 6944 Prairie Run Ave, and 2918 Christy St
- Claims and Payroll Claims for November and December 2025
The board approved several contracts and payments, including the Wrightman contract to update the comprehensive master plan, a live‑streaming contract, and payment to Barnes & Thornburg from the 2025 GO bond. It also approved renewals of precious‑metal and‑gem applications, accepted a deed of dedication for 5854 Evergreen Avenue, overturned three $40 utility charges, and ratified multiple payroll claims. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved Wrightman contract to update comprehensive master plan (4-0)
- Approved precious metals & gems applications for four businesses (4-0)
- Approved payment to Barnes & Thornburg from 2025 GO bond proceeds (4-0)
- Approved 2026 live streaming contract with Darque Syde of D’Lyte (4-0)
- Accepted deed of dedication for 5854 Evergreen Avenue (4-0)
- Overturned $40 charge for 5571 Lark Avenue (4-0)
- Approved payroll claims dated 11/14/2025 for $2,149,335.63 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Common Council
The Portage Common Council will consider additional appropriations resolutions for debt services, an unsafe building fund, repayment of a temporary loan, and a transfer authorizing C‑T action. It will also consider six ordinances that enact 2025 RHDP bonds for projects named Bauer, Farmington, Rivertrace, Sandy Trail, Swanson Trails, and EDTA’s. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes, a public hearing, and any matters not already considered.
- Resolution #25-34 – Additional Appropriations for Debt Services
- Resolution #25-35 – Additional Appropriations for Unsafe Building Fund
- Resolution #25-36 – Repayment of Temporary Loan
- Ordinance #25-52 – 2025 Portage RHDP Bond BAUER
- Ordinance #25-57 – 2025 Portage EDTA’s
Common Council
The Portage Common Council will consider approving additional appropriations for the Sanitation, Police, and Park departments, along with year-end adjustments. The meeting also includes the introduction and second reading of ordinances regarding tax anticipation warrants, salary adjustments, and ambulance services.
- Resolution #25-25 Additional Appropriations Sanitation
- Resolution #25-28 Additional Appropriations Police Department
- Resolution #25-32 Additional Appropriations Park
- Ordinance #25-48 Tax Anticipation Warrant
- Ordinance #25-51 Amending Ordinance #25-38 Ambulance Services
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider a range of contracts and agreements, including police equipment, streetlight services, and development bonds. A key item is authorizing the mayor to sign closing documents for a property purchase. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll claims, and bulk item appeals.
- Quadient Contract (Police)
- Streetlight Agreement – Farmington Pred, LLC
- Letter of Credit – Lennar Homes
- Purchase Agreement Sutphen/Herb Fire Equipment
- Approval for the Mayor to sign closing documents for purchase of property
The Board approved a $998,700 purchase of a new fire engine, contingent on the 2025 GO bond closing. It also approved the Ingram Manor trash service agreement, several fee waivers and reductions for bulk‑item and return‑service charges, and an exemption allowing up to 40 chickens on a resident’s property. Additional approvals included a streetlight agreement for the Providence at Farmington subdivision, the release of a $352,247.18 bond for Cardinal Crossing Phase 6, and the Kiwanis Christmas Parade route.
- Approved $998,700 fire engine purchase (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved Ingram Manor trash service agreement at $15 per unit (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved waiver of $40 bulk fee for 5595 Evergreen Ave (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved reduction of 5291 Concord bulk fee to $250 (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved exemption for up to 40 chickens at 750 N 500 W (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved streetlight agreement for Providence at Farmington (31 lights) (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved release of Cardinal Crossing Phase 6 bond $352,247.18 (4 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved Kiwanis Christmas Parade route (4 yea‑0 nays)
Park & Recreation Board
The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to review financial reports and rental and personal service contracts. The agenda includes updates on the ice rink and Game Plan Solutions.
- Review of Rental Contracts for October/November 2025
- Review of Personal Service Contracts for November 2025
- Update on Game Plan Solutions
- Update on Ice Rink
- Determination of 2026 meeting dates
The board approved the October 2L, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the financial report for the month ending Oct 31, 2025, the November 2025 vouchers totaling $542,924.32, the October/November 2025 rental and personal service contracts, and the fee schedule for park rentals, sports, programs, concessions, and bars. The board also approved the 2026 meeting dates (third Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.) and adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.
- Approved October 2L, 2025 meeting minutes (passed by roll call)
- Approved financial report for month ending Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved November 2025 vouchers totaling $542,924.32 (unanimous)
- Approved October/November 2025 rental contracts register (passed)
- Approved November 2025 personal service contracts register (passed)
- Approved fee schedule for park rentals, sports, programs, concessions, bars (passed by roll call)
- Approved 2026 meeting dates (third Tuesday monthly at 5:30 p.m.) (passed by roll call)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (passed)
Common Council
The Portage Common Council meeting will consider several ordinances, including a GEO Bond Appropriation (Ordinance #25-43), a Solid Waste Fee Schedule (Ordinance #25-45), a Zoning Change (Ordinance #25-42), and a 2025 Salary Ordinance (Ordinance #25-47). The council will also consider resolutions for additional appropriations to the Police Department, budget reductions, and authorizing transfers of capital. These items are slated for first or second reading and potential adoption at this meeting.
- Ordinance #25-43 GEO Bond - Appropriation
- Ordinance #25-45 Solid Waste Fee Schedule
- Ordinance #25-42 Zoning Change
- Ordinance #25-47 2025 Salary Ordinance
- Resolution #25-28 Additional Appropriations Police Department
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider an IT contract addendum presented by Bill Moran, approve standard detail sheets, and hear a bulk item appeal concerning 6409 Monument Avenue. The board will also review claims filed on October 28, 2025, and payroll claims from October 3, 2025. No other business is listed.
- IT contract addendum (Bill Moran)
- Standard detail sheets
- Bulk item appeal – 6409 Monument Ave
- Claims dated 10/28/2025
- Payroll claims dated 10/03/2025
Park & Recreation Board
The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review the month’s financial report and vouchers. It will examine the September/October rental contracts and October personal service contracts. The meeting includes updates on the park bond projects, specifically Game Plan Solutions and the ice rink, along with committee and staff reports.
- Financial Report
- Register of Rental Contracts – September/October 2025
- Register of Personal Service Contracts – October 2025
- Park Bond update – Game Plan Solutions
- Park Bond update – Ice Rink
The Park & Recreation Board approved the September financial report and the October voucher list totaling $292,538.68, both unanimously. It also approved the September 15 minutes, with one member abstaining. The board accepted the rental and personal service contract registers and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved September financial report (unanimous roll call)
- Approved October vouchers totaling $292,538.68 (unanimous roll call)
- Approved September 15 minutes (passed, member Warchus abstained)
- Approved September/October rental and personal service contract registers (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:51 p.m. (motion passed)
Common Council
The Portage Common Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance #25-45, which updates the solid waste fee schedule. The council will also discuss Ordinance #25-46, the proposed 2026 municipal budget, and Ordinance #25-44, a salary ordinance for 2026. No other items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.
- Ordinance #25-45 – Solid Waste Fee Schedule (second reading)
- Ordinance #25-46 – 2026 Budget
- Ordinance #25-44 – 2026 Salary Ordinance
The Common Council adopted Ordinance #25-46, the 2026 budget, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance #25-44, the 2026 salary ordinance, after a 3‑3 tie was broken by Mayor Bonta voting yay. Ordinance #25-45, the solid‑waste fee schedule, was read but not voted on; a public hearing is required at the next meeting.
- Adopted 2026 budget (Ordinance #25-46) – unanimous 6‑0 vote
- Adopted 2026 salary ordinance (Ordinance #25-44) – tie 3‑3, Mayor Bonta broke tie with yay
- Read solid‑waste fee schedule ordinance (Ordinance #25-45) – no vote, public hearing scheduled
Common Council
The Portage Common Council will consider an ordinance setting 2026 salaries and five resolutions related to Residential Tax Increment Reinvestment Financing (TIRF) districts. The meeting is a special session scheduled for October 14, 2025.
- Ordinance #25-44: 2026 Salary Ordinance
- Resolution #25-20: Residential TIRF River Trace
- Resolution #25-21: Residential TIRF Bauer Farms
- Resolution #25-22: Residential TIRF Sandy Trails
- Resolution #25-23: Residential TIRF Providence at Farmington
The Portage Common Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Resolution #25-20 (River Trace), #25-21 (Bauer Farms), #25-22 (Sandy Trails), and #25-24 (Swanson Trails) for the Residential Housing Development Program. Each motion was made by Councilperson Czili and seconded as recorded. The council then adjourned the meeting by a 7‑0 vote.
- Adopted Resolution #25-20 Residential TIRIF River Trace (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #25-21 Residential TIRIF Bauer Farms (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #25-22 Residential TIRIF Sandy Trails (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #25-24 Residential TIRIF Swanson Trails (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will review the creation of five separate residential housing development programs. These items are listed under new business for the October 9 meeting.
- Review of Rivertrace residential housing development program (M-04-25)
- Review of Providence at Farmington residential housing development program (M-05-25)
- Review of Bauer Farm residential housing development program (M-06-25)
- Review of Sandy Trails residential housing development program (M-07-25)
- Review of Swanson Trails residential housing development program (M-08-25)
Common Council
The Portage Common Council will hold a public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget. Council members will consider Ordinance #25-42 to rezone a vacant parcel south of Breckenridge Apartments off Lute Road from Office Commercial (OC) to Multi-Family Residential (M2). They will also consider Ordinance #25-43, which authorizes the issuance of general-obligation bonds up to $5,800,000 to fund police, fire, and other capital projects. Additional items include three resolutions concerning sanitation transfers, a 2025 budget reduction, and a preliminary bond reimbursement.
- Ordinance #25-42: Zoning change from OC to M2 for the vacant parcel south of Breckenridge Apartments off Lute Road (≈6.43 acres).
- Ordinance #25-43: Authorization to issue general-obligation bonds up to $5,800,000 for police, fire, and other capital projects.
- Resolution #25-17: Authorizing sanitation transfers.
- Resolution #25-18: Reduction of the 2025 budget (MVH).
- Resolution #25-19: Preliminary bond reimbursement.
The Common Council approved the previous meeting's minutes (6‑0). It adopted Ordinance #25-39 to dispose of abandoned property (6‑0) and Ordinance #25-40 to amend the salary ordinance for hiring an in‑house General Counsel (6‑0). The council also approved a $36,300 sanitation budget transfer (6‑0) and discussed a $5.18 million bond for new city vehicles.
- Approved October 7 minutes (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-39 Disposition of Abandoned Property (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-40 Salary amendment to hire General Counsel (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution #25-17 Sanitation transfer of $36,300 (6‑0)
- Discussed $5.18 M GEO bond for street, police and fire vehicles (no vote recorded)
- Discussed purchase of former Sue's Bakery at 5806 Central Ave for Utility Billing office (no vote recorded)
- Discussed addition of full‑time IT staff in budget (no vote recorded)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission is meeting to consider two land development requests. The body will review a plat renewal for North Wood Trail Subdivision and a new primary plat for Landings of Portage.
- M-03-25: Renewal of primary plat for North Wood Trail Subdivision (34.80 acres, 82 lots) at the 6500 block of Old Porter Road
- P-06-25: Primary plat approval for Landings of Portage (84.70 acres, 3 lots) at the southeast corner of Airport Road and U.S. Highway 6
Park & Recreation Board
The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will receive a financial report and review voucher items. It will examine rental and personal service contract registers for August and September 2025. The board will consider fee structures for the Pickleball League, Pickleball Ladder, and the Ice Rink. A discussion of the Park Bond proposal from Game Plan Solutions is also on the agenda.
- Register of Rental Contracts August/September 2025
- Register of Personal Service Contracts September 2025
- Pickleball League fee review
- Pickleball Ladder fee review
- Park Bond – Game Plan Solutions discussion
The Board of Parks & Recreation unanimously approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes, the August/September financial report, and September vouchers totaling $569,891.40. It also approved the rental and personal service contract registers and set new fees for the pickleball league, ladder nights, and ice rink admissions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
- Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August/September 2025 financial report (unanimous)
- Approved September 2025 vouchers totaling $569,891.40 (unanimous)
- Approved August/September 2025 rental contracts register (motion passed)
- Approved September 2025 personal service contracts register (motion passed)
- Approved pickleball league and ladder night fees (motion passed)
- Approved ice rink admission fees (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:48 p.m. (motion passed)
Common Council
The Common Council approved the minutes from the August meetings with a 5‑yes, 1‑abstain vote. It then unanimously adopted four ordinances: a Trap‑Neuter‑Return program for feral cats, police authority to enforce park rules, transient occupancy standards for hotels, and updated ambulance billing practices. Each ordinance passed with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote.
- Approved minutes from 8/5/25 and 8/19/25 (5‑yay, 1‑abstain)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-35 TNR program for feral cats (6‑yay, 0‑nay)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-36 police enforcement of park rules (6‑yay, 0‑nay)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-37 transient occupancy standards for hotels (6‑yay, 0‑nay)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-38 updated ambulance billing practices (6‑yay, 0‑nay)
Park & Recreation Board
The Board of Parks & Recreation will review updates on pickleball Phase II and associated fees. The meeting includes a discussion on park rules for police enforcement and a report on Haunted Hayride admissions.
- Game Plan Solutions pickleball update and Phase II
- Pickleball fees and charges
- Park rules for police enforcement
- Haunted Hayride admissions fees
- Rental and personal service contracts for July/August 2025
The Portage Parks & Recreation Board approved a permanent fence around Hannah's Hope Playground and a walking trail at Miami Park. It also adopted new park rules, approved fee increases for the Haunted Hayride, and authorized several pickleball projects. Additionally, the board granted a 50% discount waiver for a fundraiser at the Open Air Pavilion.
- Approved permanent fence for Hannah's Hope Playground (unanimous)
- Approved Miami Park walking trail quote (unanimous)
- Approved new park rules restricting dusk closures and motorized vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved Haunted Hayride fee increase to $6‑$10 per rider (unanimous)
- Approved Pickleball Lights proposal (Musco Lighting, not to exceed 5284,000) (unanimous)
- Approved Pickleball Shelter proposal (Polygon Shelter, not to exceed $300,000) (unanimous)
- Approved Pickleball tournament fees ($10‑$35 per player) (unanimous)
- Approved 50% discount waiver for Open Air Pavilion fundraiser on June 5, 2026 (unanimous)
Common Council
The council unanimously approved Resolution #25-12 to fund the Fire Department and Resolution #25-13 to fund the Police Department, including $136,200 for officer salaries and supplies. Resolution #25-14 for the Park and Recreation Department passed with a 3‑2 vote. An ordinance updating ambulance billing practices was read but not voted on, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved Resolution #25-12 (Fire Dept overtime appropriation) – 5 yay, 0 nay
- Approved Resolution #25-13 (Police Dept $136,200 appropriation) – 5 yay, 0 nay
- Approved Resolution #25-14 (Park & Recreation Dept appropriation) – 3 yay, 2 nay
- Read Ordinance #25-38 amending ambulance billing practices – no vote recorded
- Adjourned meeting – 5 yay, 0 nay
Board of Works and Public Safety
The Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to discuss several administrative requests and contracts. Key items include opening bids for sanitation tipping fees and a consulting agreement with McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage.
- Opening bids for Sanitation Tipping Fees
- McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage Consulting Agreement
- Billing MOU for EMS Collections and Settlement
- Event requests from Marina Shores and Ready to Live
- Police Department donation to NEO School
The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several financial items, including payroll claims of $2,289,821 .98 for July 1 2025, pension payroll claims of $216,766.02 for August 12 2025, and other claims totaling $1,597,317.44. It also approved the EMS Billing and Collection MOU, the Marina Shores event request, and a police department donation of 19 desks and chairs. The Board voted to terminate sanitation services with Oak Tree Village Mobile Home Park and to table the opening of bids for sanitation tipping services. All motions passed unanimously (3 yea‑0 nays).
- Approved July 1 2025 payroll claims of $2,289,821 .98 (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved August 12 2025 pension payroll claims of $216,766.02 (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved claims of $1,597,317.44 (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved EMS Billing and Collection MOU (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved Marina Shores event request (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Approved police department donation of 19 desks and chairs (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Terminated sanitation services with Oak Tree Village Mobile Home Park (3 yea‑0 nays)
- Tabled opening of bids for sanitation tipping services (3 yea‑0 nays)
Common Council
The Common Council approved the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. In a 3‑3 split on the rezoning of the Portage Ave. and Old Crisman Rd. property, the mayor cast the tie‑breaking vote in favor, adopting the change to R‑4. The council took no action on the first readings of Ordinances 25‑35, 25‑36, or 25‑37. The rezoning approval does not transfer the land; further approvals are still required.
- Approve minutes from July 11, 2025 (6‑0 vote)
- Approve rezoning of Portage Ave. & Old Crisman Rd. site to R‑4 (3‑3 council vote, mayor tie‑breaker yes)
- First reading of Ordinance 25‑35 (TNR program) – no action taken
- First reading of Ordinance 25‑36 (park rule enforcement) – no action taken
- First reading of Ordinance 25‑37 (transient occupancy) – no action taken
Park & Recreation Board
The Park & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting, the June financial report, and July vouchers totaling $5,460,772.18, all unanimously. It also approved a set of fee increases for softball, soccer and volleyball leagues, the construction of five pickleball courts at Woodland Park (cost $125,200‑$358,900), and a $540,000 match‑cash or in‑kind grant for a kayak launch on the Chi‑Cal Rivers. Rental and professional service contract registers for June/July were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
- Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 2025 financial report (unanimous)
- Approved July 2025 vouchers totaling $5,460,772.18 (unanimous)
- Approved proposed fee increases for league rentals (motion passed)
- Approved construction of five pickleball courts at Woodland Park, $125,200‑$358,900 (motion passed)
- Approved June/July 2025 rental and professional service contract registers (motion passed)
- Approved $540,000 match‑cash/in‑kind grant for kayak launch (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (motion passed)
Common Council
The council approved the July 1 meeting minutes. It unanimously tabled the Consumer Fireworks Use ordinance. It unanimously adopted the salary amendment ordinance and the building fee schedule ordinance. No action was taken on the zoning change ordinance, which will be reconsidered at the next meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous 7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance #25-22 Consumer Fireworks Use (unanimous 7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-34 salary amendment (unanimous 7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-32 building fee schedule (unanimous 7-0)
- No action on Ordinance #25-33 zoning change; second reading scheduled for Aug 5
Park & Recreation Board
The Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and the June 2025 vouchers totaling $5,131,649.10. It also approved the May/June rental contracts register, the June personal service contracts register, and the monthly financial report. A motion to table the proposed 2026 soccer‑field fee increase was adopted, and the Game Plan Solutions contract for operational support, asset management, and capital‑improvement planning was approved.
- Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain)
- Approved June 2025 vouchers totaling $5,131,649.10 (unanimous)
- Approved May/June rental contracts register and June personal service contracts register (unanimous)
- Tabled 2026 soccer field rental fee increase (unanimous)
- Approved Financial Report for month ending May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Game Plan Solutions contract for operational support, asset management, and capital‑improvement planning (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Common Council
The council adopted two tax‑abatement resolutions for Louis Dreyfus Company, one for real property (Resolution 25‑09) and one for personal property (Resolution 25‑10). It also approved the annual CF‑1 compliance for three businesses unanimously. Ordinance 25‑22 was tabled, and several ordinances were suspended, amended, and then adopted.
- Tabled Ordinance 25‑22 (unfinished business) – motion passed
- Adopted Resolution 25‑09 – real‑property tax abatement for Louis Dreyfus (adopted)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑10 – personal‑property tax abatement for Louis Dreyfus Burns Harbor LLC (adopted)
- Approved annual CF‑1 compliance for HP AS I LLC, MSI Express, and 1546 7th Street LLC (unanimous)
- Suspended then amended Ordinance 25‑27 to change “shall collect” to “may collect” (unanimous amendment)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑27 after amendment (adopted)
- Suspended and then adopted Ordinance 25‑28 on city credit‑card use (adopted)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑30 creating a fund for Portage Sanitary Department donations (adopted)
Park & Recreation Board
The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting, the April 30 financial report, and May vouchers totaling $580,975.09. It also approved the March/April rental and personal service contracts register and a $135,000 proposal for a temporary portable ice rink. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed with three votes in favor and one abstention.
- Approved April 15 minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved April 30 financial report (unanimous)
- Approved May vouchers totaling $580,975.09 (unanimous)
- Approved rental & personal service contracts register (unanimous)
- Approved $135,000 portable ice rink proposal (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Common Council
The council approved the new two‑year Utility Collective Bargaining Agreement, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025. The contract provides a $t.gS per hour wage increase each year, with employees allocating $0.t O of the increase to a health savings fund, and shifts to a consolidated paid‑time‑off policy. Councilperson Vasquez moved to adopt the agreement, Councilperson Atvarez seconded, and the motion passed with five yea votes and one abstention.
- Adopt Utility CBA (5 yea, 1 abstain)
Common Council
The Common Council approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It tabled the consumer fireworks ordinance and the police and utility collective bargaining agreements, postponing discussion to the May 12 special meeting. The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #25-23, rezoning a parcel for Ladybug Laundry, and adopted Ordinance #25-24, updating wastewater and storm‑water utility fees.
- Approved April 1 minutes (motion passed)
- Tabled Ordinance #25-22 Consumer Use of Fireworks (5‑0)
- Tabled police and utility CBA discussion until May 12 (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-23 rezoning for Ladybug Laundry (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance #25-24 wastewater and stormwater fee amendments (5‑0)
Park & Recreation Board
The board unanimously approved the March 18 minutes, the March financial report, April vouchers totaling $534,092.54, and the March/April rental contract register. It also approved the Simmons Landscaping proposal to restore four softball fields and a sand volleyball court at Imagination Glen West. The proposal for a new pickleball court in the Blue Spruce parking area and the 2025 salary ordinance adjustment were each tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 pm.
- Approved March 18 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 31 financial report (unanimous)
- Approved April vouchers totaling $534,092.54 (unanimous)
- Approved March/April rental contracts register (unanimous)
- Tabled pickleball court proposal pending drainage quote (unanimous)
- Approved softball field and sand volleyball court restoration (unanimous)
- Tabled 2025 salary ordinance adjustment (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Common Council
The council approved two annual tax abatements for Gelnex and Konrady Plastics. It approved a $700,000 loan for public‑safety equipment and a $1,897,928 loan for sanitation department CNG trucks. Ordinance #25‑22 on consumer fireworks was tabled, and the meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved March 04, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
- Tabled Ordinance #25‑22 Consumer Fireworks (7‑0)
- Approved tax abatements for Gelnex and Konrady Plastics (7‑0)
- Approved RDC temp loan $700,000 for public‑safety equipment (6‑1)
- Approved RDC temp loan $1,897,928 for sanitation CNG trucks (6‑1)
- Approved annual tax abatements (7‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (7‑0)