Mishawaka District 2 Community

06/12/2026

MISHAWAKA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA & PACKET for

June 15, 2026

Meetings of Standing Committees
Council Conference Room
5:45PM

Livestream
http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL
6:00PM

Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412
Meeting ID: 217 373 773 224 77
Meeting password: k5C6B8SD



Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,468343614 #


Livestream #1:
https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed-officials/common-council/

Livestream #2
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/

Livestream #3:

www.youtube.com/




1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 01, 2026

5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial


A letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding their recommendation from their June 9, 2026, meeting.


A letter from the City Plan Commission regarding their recommendation from their June 9, 2026, meeting.

Presentment of Annual Operations Report for Local Roads & Street & Bridges.

6. Report of Special Committee

7. Ordinances on First Reading


P.O. No. 2026-21 Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for a New House – West side of Elder Rd. Approx 2,470’ South of Day Rd.

P.O. No. 2026-22 Rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for an existing Legal non-conforming Residential House – 3616 York St.


8. Resolutions



R2026-22 Rescinding Use Variance to allow for a Event
Center/ Assembly Hall – 526 W. McKinley Ave.

R2026-23 Adding Property to the City Acquisition List

R2026-24 Use Variance for Volunteer Training and Operations Facility in R-1 Single Family Residential – NE corner of E. McKinley & Division St.

R2026-25 Use Variance to allow Liquor Store and Retail sales development Variance for Reduction of Parking – 1217 E. McKinley




9. Ordinances on Second Reading

P.O. NO. 2025-45 Establishing Responsible Bidding Practices and Submission Requirements (Public Improvements Committee) Amendment Requested



10. Privilege of the Floor – Non-Agenda Items

11. Unfinished Business

12. New Business


Change Regular Scheduled Meeting for July 20th to July 27th


13. Adjournment

This meeting will be aired via live stream:

An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ and www.youtube.com/

If technology is needed to present, please advise the Clerk’s Office by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting by emailing: [email protected] or calling 574-258-1616.

Download Packet:

https://mishawakain.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1028/files/agenda/3462
At this time, I know of no other business to come before the Council.

Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk

The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City-sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615.

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06/11/2026

Reminder: 2nd District neighborhood meeting tonight, 6/11, at the Blair Hills pool complex, hosted by Councilman Matt Carroll. Ken Prince, Mishawaka City Director of Planning and Development and Assistant Mayor, will be the guest speaker. All Mishawaka residents welcome. See you there!

05/29/2026

Mishawaka Common Council Agenda & Packet Link

AGENDA
June 01, 2026

Meetings of Standing Committees
Council Conference Room
5:45PM

Livestream
http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL
6:00PM

Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412
Meeting ID: 222 505 450 263 8
Meeting password: kr7Tr2SZ


Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,859829763 #


Livestream #1:
https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed-officials/common-council/

Livestream #2
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/

Livestream #3:

www.youtube.com/




1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026

5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial


Appeal No. 2026-25 Use Variance for Volunteer Training and Operations Facility in R-1 Single Family Residential – NE corner of E. McKinley & Division St.

Appeal No. 2026-26 Use Variance to allow Liquor Store and Retail Dales development Variance for Reduction of Parking – 1217 E. McKinley

Petition No. 2026-13 Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for a New House – West side of Elder Rd. Approx 2,470’ South of Day Rd.

Petition No. 2026-14 Rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for an existing Legal non-conforming Residential House – 3616 York St.


6. Report of Special Committee

7. Ordinances on First Reading

8. Resolutions


R2026-20 Use Variance to allow for a 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus – Property South of 4840 N. Main Street

R2026-21 Use Variance for Counseling Center – 327 W. Colfax



9. Ordinances on Second Reading



P.O. No. 2026-13 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for Auto Body Shop – Vacant lot South of 3610 Bremen Highway (Meijer) Withdrawal Requested



P.O. No. 2026-19 Amending Ord 5926AA Establishing Boundaries for Water and Sewer Service Outside City Limits. (Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee) Amendment Requested

10. Privilege of the Floor – Non-Agenda Items

11. Unfinished Business

12. New Business

13. Adjournment

This meeting will be aired via live stream:

An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ and www.youtube.com/

If technology is needed to present, please advise the Clerk’s Office by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting by emailing: [email protected] or calling 574-258-1616.

Download Packet:

https://mishawakain.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1015/files/agenda/3455

At this time, I know of no other business to come before the Council.

Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk

The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615

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05/15/2026

MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA AND PACKET LINK
May 18, 2026
Meetings of Standing Committees
Council Conference Room
5:45PM
Livestream
http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL
6:00PM
Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412
Meeting ID: 217 373 773 224 77
Meeting password: k5C6B8SD
Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,468343614 #
Livestream #1:
https://mishawaka.in.gov/.../elected.../common-council/
Livestream #2
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/
Livestream #3:
www.youtube.com/
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 04, 2026
5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial
A letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding their recommendation from their May 12, 2026, meeting.
6. Report of Special Committee
7. Ordinances on First Reading
P.O. No. 2026-19 Amending Ord 5926AA Establishing Boundaries for Water and Sewer Service Outside City Limits.
P.O. No. 2026-20 Establishing Mishawaka Utility Rate Assistance Program Requesting Second Reading
8. Resolutions
R2026-18 Fiscal Plan for annexation of 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue
R2026-19 Fiscal Plan for annexation of 13511 E. 6th Street
R2026-20 Use Variance to allow for a 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus – Property South of 4840 N. Main Street
R2026-21 Use Variance for Counseling Center – 327 W. Colfax
9. Ordinances on Second Reading
P.O. No. 2026-06 Amending Water Rates & Charges
(Assigned to Budget & Finance Committee)
P.O. No. 2026-15 Annex and Rezone to R-1 Single Family Residential – 13511 E. 6th Street
Vote Only
P.O. No. 2026-16 PUD Amendment to allow Portable Storage Shed and Metal Garage/Carport Sales – 801 W. Douglas Road (Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)
P.O. No. 2026-17 Annex and Rezone to R-3 Multi-Family Residential Housing and Restaurant– Former Grocery Store - 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue Vote Only
10. Privilege of the Floor – Non-Agenda Items
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
13. Adjournment
This meeting will be aired via live stream:
An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ and www.youtube.com/
If technology is needed to present, please advise the Clerk’s Office by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting by emailing: [email protected] or calling 574-258-1616.
Download Packet:
https://mishawakain.portal.civicclerk.com/.../agenda/3452
At this time, I know of no other business to come before the Council.
Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk
The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615.
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05/14/2026

Reminder: 2nd District neighborhood meeting tonight, 5/14, 7pm, Blair Hills pool complex. Hosted by councilman Matt Carroll with guest speaker, Alan Grzeskowiak to speak about the Mishawaka Historical Preservation Commission. Neighborhood issues discussion following. All Mishawaka residents welcome!

05/01/2026

MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA AND PACKET LINK
May 04, 2026
Meetings of Standing Committees
Council Conference Room
5:45PM
Livestream
http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL
6:00PM
Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412
Meeting ID: 222 505 450 263 8
Meeting password: kr7Tr2SZ
Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,859829763 #
Livestream #1:
https://mishawaka.in.gov/.../elected.../common-council/
Livestream #2
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/
Livestream #3:
www.youtube.com/
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2026
5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial
Appeal No. 2026-20 Use Variance to allow for a 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus – Property South of 4840 N. Main Street
Appeal No. 2026-21 Use Variance for Counseling Center – 327 Colfax
6. Report of Special Committee
7. Ordinances on First Reading
P.O. No. 2026-18 Establishing a Rental Registration & Inspection Program
8. Resolutions
R2026-16 Conditional Use for Underground Fuel Storage Tank – NW corner of E. Cleveland Road & Capital Avenue
R2026-17 Adding Parcels to the City Acquisition List
9. Ordinances on Second Reading
P.O. No. 2026-06 Amending Water Rates & Charges
(Assigned to Budget & Finance Committee)
P.O. No. 2026-13 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for Auto Body Shop – Vacant lot South of 3610 Bremen Highway (Meijer)Requesting Postponement
P.O. No. 2026-14 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial to allow a Drive- Thru Restaurant – 3630 Bremen Highway (Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)
P.O. No. 2026-15 Annex and Rezone to R-1 Single Family Residential – 13511 E. 6th Street
Public Hearing – No Vote
P.O. No. 2026-16 PUD Amendment to allow Portable Storage Shed and Metal Garage/Carport Sales – 801 W. Douglas Road (Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)
P.O. No. 2026-17 Annex and Rezone to R-3 Multi-Family Residential Housing and Restaurant– Former Grocery Store - 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue Public Hearing – No Vote
10. Privilege of the Floor – Non-Agenda Items
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
13. Adjournment
This meeting will be aired via live stream:
An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ and www.youtube.com/
If technology is needed to present, please advise the Clerk’s Office by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting by emailing: [email protected] or calling 574-258-1616.
Download Packet:
https://mishawakain.portal.civicclerk.com/.../attach.../5581
At this time, I know of no other business to come before the Council.
Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk
The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615.
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04/26/2026

Attention Miami Club/Byrkit neighbors. This man was caught inside a fenced yard. Please keep a watchful eye out and call police if you see any suspicious activity.

04/26/2026

Attention all neighbors in the Miami Club/Byrkit area. Several individuals have been caught on camera entering yards and checking for ways to get into garages and sheds. Please call the police and report any suspicious activity.

04/17/2026

Mishawaka Common Council Meeting Agenda & Packet link

AGENDA
April 20, 2026

Meetings of Standing Committees
Council Conference Room
5:45PM

Livestream
http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL
6:00PM

Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412
Meeting ID: 217 373 773 224 77
Meeting password: k5C6B8SD


Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,468343614 #


Livestream #1:
https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed-officials/common-council/

Livestream #2
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/

Livestream #3:

www.youtube.com/




1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026

5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial

A letter from the Board of Zoning Appeals requesting their recommendations from their April 14, 2026 meeting.

A letter from the City Plan Commission regarding their recommendations from their April 14, 2026 meeting.

6. Report of Special Committee

7. Ordinances on First Reading

P.O. No. 2026-13 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for Auto Body Shop – Vacant lot South of 3610 Bremen Highway (Meijer)

P.O. No. 2026-14 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial to allow a Drive- Thru Restaurant – 3630 Bremen Highway

P.O. No. 2026-15 Annex and Rezone to R-1 Single Family Residential – 13511 E. 6th Street

P.O. No. 2026-16 PUD Amendment to allow Portable Storage Shed and Metal Garage/Carport Sales – 801 W. Douglas Road

P.O. No. 2026-17 Annex and Rezone to R-3 Multi-Family Residential Housing and Restaurant– Former Grocery Store - 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue






8. Resolutions

R2026-12 Fiscal plan for Annexing Right-of-way extending Veterans Parkway north to Cleveland Road


R2026-13 Fiscal Plan for Annexing 15008 Grande Vista Drive


R2026-14 Disposition of Property – Fire Station No. 2 Project



R2026-15 Use Variance to allow a Drive-Thru Restaurant in C-1 General Commercial District – 4340 N. Main Street

R2026-16 Conditional Use for Underground Fuel Storage Tank – NW corner of E. Cleveland Road & Capital Avenue


9. Ordinances on Second Reading


P.O. No. 2026-08 Annex Right-of-Way extending Veterans Parkway North to Cleveland Road - Vote Only
(Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)

P.O. No. 2026-11 Annex and Rezone to C-1 General Commercial
– 15008 Grande Vista Drive – Vote Only
(Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)

10. Privilege of the Floor – Non-Agenda Items

11. Unfinished Business

12. New Business

13. Adjournment

This meeting will be aired via live stream:

An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ and www.youtube.com/

If technology is needed to present, please advise the Clerk’s Office by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting by emailing: [email protected] or calling 574-258-1616.

Download Packet:

https://mishawakain.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1026/files/agenda/3441

At this time, I know of no other business to come before the Council.

Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk

The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615.

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04/10/2026

MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA AND PACKET LINK

April 13, 2026

Meetings of Standing Committees
Council Conference Room
5:45PM

Livestream
http://mishawaka.in.gov/council/livestream

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL
6:00PM

Microsoft Teams Number:1-213-493-9412
Meeting ID: 222 505 450 263 8
Meeting password: kr7Tr2SZ

Dial by phone: +1 213-493-9412,,859829763 #


Livestream #1:
https://mishawaka.in.gov/government/elected-appointed-officials/common-council/

Livestream #2
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/

Livestream #3:

www.youtube.com/




1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2026

5. Petitions, Communications, Remonstrance, and Memorial


Appeal No. 2026-11 Use Variance to allow a Drive-Thru Restaurant in C-1 General Commercial District – 4340 N. Main Street

Appeal No. 2026-13 Conditional Use for Above-Ground Fuel Storage Tank – NW corner of E. Cleveland Road & Capital Avenue

Petition No. 2026-08 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-4 Automobile Oriented Commercial for Auto Body Shop – Vacant lot South of 3610 Bremen Highway (Meijer)

Petition No. 2026-09 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial to C-7 Automobile Oriented Restaurant Commercial to allow a Drive- Thru Restaurant – 3630 Bremen Highway

Petition No. 2026-10 Annex and Rezone to R-1 Single Family Residential – 13511 E. 6th Street

Petition No. 2026-11 PUD Amendment to allow Portable Storage Shed and Metal Garage/Carport Sales – 801 W. Douglas Road

Petition No. 2026-15 Annex and Rezone to R-3 Multi-Family Residential Housing and C-1 General Commercial for Grocery Store – 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue



A public hearing on Vacation 2026-01 required by State Statute on behalf of the City of Mishawaka and School City of Mishawaka has filed a petition for vacation of the public right-of-way described: Right-of-Way Vacation located at 209 Towle Avenue


A public hearing on Vacation 2025-02 required by State Statute on behalf of the City of Mishawaka and School City of Mishawaka has filed a petition for vacation of the public right-of-way described: Right-of-Way Vacation of 2.65 Acres on the East side of Fir Road, North of University Drive, and South of Cleveland Road

Presentment of Encumbered Funds
Presentment of 2-year Voided Checks
Presentment of RDC Report on 2025 Activities

Old City Hall Update


6. Report of Special Committee

7. Ordinances on First Reading

P.O. 2026-12 Amending Ordinance 5995 Civil City Salary for 2026 2nd Reading Requested

8. Resolutions

R2026-10 Expanding Revolving Fund and Authorizing a Downtown Forgivable Loan Program

R2026-11 Tax Abatement Compliance Report

9. Ordinances on Second Reading

P.O. No. 2026-07 Vacation of Right-of-Way North of property located at 209 Towle Avenue
(Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)

P.O. No. 2026-08 Annex Right-of-Way extending Veterans Parkway North to Cleveland Road
Public Hearing – No Vote

P.O. No. 2026-09 Rezone from C-1 General Commercial District to R-1 – 822 W. Fourth Street
(Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)


P.O. No. 2026-10 Vacate 2.65 Acres of Right-of-Way – East side of Fir Road, North of University Drive, and South of Cleveland Road
(Assigned to Land Use Planning Committee)


P.O. No. 2026-11 Annex and Rezone to C-1 General Commercial
– 15008 Grande Vista Drive
PUBLIC Hearing – No Vote



10. Privilege of the Floor – Non-Agenda Items

11. Unfinished Business

12. New Business

13. Adjournment

This meeting will be aired via live stream:

An archived version of the livestream video can be viewed on the city of Mishawaka’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmishawaka/ and www.youtube.com/

If technology is needed to present, please advise the Clerk’s Office by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting by emailing: [email protected] or calling 574-258-1616.

Download Packet:

https://mishawakain.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1037/files/agenda/3427

At this time, I know of no other business to come before the Council.

Deborah S. Block, IAMCA, CMO, MMC, City Clerk

The City of Mishawaka acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Susan Kile, ADA Coordinator, at (574) 258-1615.