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West LafayetteIN averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$318,100 Typical home value $370,465 +1% yr/yr · +27.1% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$85.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$48.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$32.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$45.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,076 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board to consider salary increases for fire and police chiefs
The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including salary increases for the fire chief, police chief, and a wastewater maintenance operator, as well as an easement amendment involving Parkview Hospital and Purdue Research Foundation. The board will also discuss a noise ordinance suspension for the Indiana FAB Project, policy updates for the fire department, a tree manual update, and multiple road and sidewalk closures. Claims totaling over $2.5 million will be reviewed.
- Salary increase for Fire Chief Jeff Need
- Salary increase for Police Chief Adam Ferguson
- Salary increase for Wastewater Maintenance Operator Bradley Young
- Noise ordinance suspension for Indiana FAB Project by F.A. Wilhelm Construction
- Claims: AP $1,307,828.23, PR $1,145,218.45, IFT $99,725.26
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - August 18, 2026
Documents:
• August 18, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Amendment to Easement and Grant of Easement: Parkview Hospital and Purdue
Research Foundation - Legal
Documents:
• Easement
b.
Salary Increase: Fire Chief Jeff Need - Mayor
Documents:
• Memo
c.
Salary Increase: Police Chief Adam Ferguson - Mayor
Documents:
• Memo
d.
Salary Increase: Wastewater Maintenance Operator Bradley Young - Mayor
Documents:
• Memo
e.
Noise Ordinance Suspension: Indiana FAB Project - F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Building
Documents:
• Memo
f.
Policy Updates: Multiple Policies and Procedures - Fire
Documents:
• Memo
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
• Updated Policies and Procedures
g.
Tree Manual Update: Approved Tree Tables - Parks
Documents:
• Memo
• Updated Tree Manual
h.
Rolling Lane and Sidewalk Closures: T-N-T Tree Removal - Park Lane - Parks
Documents:
• Memo
• Map
i.
Sidewalk Closure and Partial Lane Shift: Lindberg Road - Promised Land Concrete -
Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
• MOT 2
j.
Road Closure: Willow Drive - Street Department - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
k.
Promotion: Construction Inspector to Engineering and Construction Manager - Nathan
Bess …
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Traffic Commission
Traffic Commission to weigh traffic calming on Westmoreland Dr and crosswalk on Soldiers Home Rd
The West Lafayette Traffic Commission will consider traffic calming measures on Westmoreland Dr (Arbor Chase) and a pedestrian crossing on Soldiers Home Rd. The meeting also includes approval of the June 24, 2026 minutes and public comment on these items.
- Traffic calming measures on Westmoreland Dr (Arbor Chase)
- Pedestrian crossing on Soldiers Home Rd
- Approval of 6/24/26 meeting minutes
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
Meeting link: Click Here
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1.
Administrative Items
a.
Approval of 6/24/26 minutes Document uploaded 8/17/26
Documents:
• 6-24-26 Meeting Minutes
2.
City Updates
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
a.
Westmoreland Dr (Arbor Chase) - Traffic calming measures
b.
Soldiers Home Rd - Pedestrian crossing
5.
Public Comment
We welcome public comment and encourage active participation at this meeting. There will
be an opportunity for public comment on each item under Old Business and New Business,
and again at the end of the meeting for general issues or concerns. These comments should
be limited to three (3) minutes at length. Your comments should be courteous and respectful
of all. If you need additional time, please consider sending your questions, comments, or
concerns to the City Engineer at: engineering@westlafayette.in.gov
Meeting Agenda
Traffic Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN
47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
If you wish to speak, we request that you sign in on the designated sheet at the podium.
Your contribution to this meeting aids the efforts of the Commission in addressing traffic-
related issues that are important to the citizens of West Lafayette. …
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Redevelopment Commission
RDC to consider Fire Station 3 expansion contracts and KCB redevelopment plans
The West Lafayette Redevelopment Commission will hold public hearings on confirmatory resolutions for the KCB Redevelopment Plan and KCB Development Plan, and consider several new business items including a presentation on Fire Station 3 expansion, a construction agreement with Kettelhut Construction, reallocation and transfer of funds, and various infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes administrative items like approval of minutes and financial schedules.
- Resolution RC 2024-21 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan (public hearing)
- Resolution RC 2025-13 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Development Plan (public hearing)
- Construction Agreement - Fire Station 3 CMc - Kettelhut Construction
- Resolution RC 2026-08 - Reallocation of Project Funds
- Request for Bids - Cason Family Park Pedestrian Crossing
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REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
1.
Administrative Items
a.
Pledge of Allegiance
b.
Roll Call
2.
Old Business
a.
Approval of Minutes - July 15, 2026
Documents:
• RDC Minutes - July 15, 2026
b.
Project Updates
c.
Joint Board Update
d.
Owner's Representative Updates
e.
Resolution RC 2024-21 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan
Public Comment
Documents:
• Resolution RC 2024-21 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan
• Notice of Hearing Advertisement - RC 2024-21
• Informational - Resolution No. 24-2024 - Declaratory Resolution - City Council
• Informational - Resolution APC 2024-09 - Declaratory Resolution - APC
• Informational - Resolution RC 2024-16 - Declaratory Resolution - RDC
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
Meeting Link: Click Here
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f.
Resolution RC 2025-13 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Development Plan
Public Comment
Documents:
• Resolution RC 2025-13 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan
• Addendum - Resolution RC 2025-13
• Notice of Hearing Advertisement - RC 2025-13
• Informational - Resolution No. 2025-10 - Declaratory Resolution - City Council
• Informational - Resolu …
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission reviews ordinance changes and approves demolition at 211 Lincoln Street
The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission will review recommended revisions to the Resource Guide and the HPC Ordinance. The body will also approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a shed at 211 Lincoln Street. Additionally, the commission will discuss historic tax credits and a Section 106 threat alert from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Review of recommended Resource Guide revisions and HPC Ordinance No. 01-2023
- Approval of COA Application for demolition of shed at 211 Lincoln Street
- Discussion of Historic Tax Credits and DHPA Financial Incentives presentation
- Informational update on I.C. 5-14-1.5-3.5 exemption by Commissioner Iris Bellisario
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
Meeting Link: Click Here
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a. HPC Minutes - July 16, 2026
Documents:
• HPC Minutes 07.21.2026_Draft
b. HPC Minutes - June 16, 2026 - Recording Available
c. COA Subcommittee Minutes - June 9, 2026
Documents:
• HPC Minutes 06.09.2026
a. Ordinance Review
Documents:
• Recommended Resource Guide Revisions *Uploaded 8/17/2026*
• West Lafayette_View From RW Ordinance Review
• West Lafayette_Figure Diagram_Subject to Review Visible From RW
• West Lafayette_Figure Drawing_Subject To Review Visible from RW
• DCCM Subordinate Structures Size
• Subject To Review Visible from RW w. Alley_New Draft
• Public Parcel Subject to Review Figure_New Draft
Meeting Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
ROLL CALL
Aaron Thompson (Chair), Linda Martin (Vice-Chair), Peter Bunder, Colby Bartlett, Ann Marie Clark,
Michelle Merta, Iris Bellisario, Ashima Krishna, and Devon Roddel
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. OLD BUSINESS
a. Public Advocacy: Section 106 Under Threat | National Trust for Historic Preservation
b. Historic Tax Credits [ This item was originally filed by title only; document was uploaded on
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board to consider street closures, surplus items, and officer promotion
The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and consider several new business items, including declaring traffic signal items surplus, approving street and alley closures for community events, a retroactive promotion for a police officer, a master agreement with AmeriCorps, a request for quotes for a dry storage building, road and lane closures for construction, and an amendment for construction observation services. No claims are listed.
- Declare traffic signal items surplus (Street)
- Street closures: North Chauncey Avenue (Columbia to North) for Nest Productions event; Connolly Street (Robinson to Rose) for block party
- Alley closure for National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (between 4th/5th and Waldron/University)
- Retroactive promotion of Officer Kyle Goodman to Sergeant
- Master Agreement: AmeriCorps Member 2026-2027 (Parks)
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - August 11, 2026
Documents:
• August 11, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Declare Items Surplus: Traffic Signal Items - Street
Documents:
• Memo
b.
Street Closure: Nest Productions - Welcome Home Birdies - North Chauncey Avenue
(Between Columbia Street and North Street) - Police
Documents:
• Memo
c.
Street Closure: Annual Neighborhood Block Party - Connolly Street (Robinson Street to
Rose Street) - Police
Documents:
• Memo
d.
Alley Closure: National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - Between 4th and 5th
Streets and Waldron and University Streets - Police
Documents:
• Memo
e.
Retroactive Elevation: Officer First Class to Sergeant - Kyle Goodman - Police
Documents:
• Memo
f.
Master Agreement: AmeriCorps Member 2026-2027 - Parks
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
Documents:
• Memo
• Master Agreement
g.
Request for Quotes: Dry Storage Building - Parks
Documents:
• Memo
• RFQ Specifications
h.
Road Closure: CR 425 and CR 50 W - Milestone Contractors - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
i.
Lane Closure: South River Road (Between US 231 and Sharon Chapel Road) - Street
Department - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
j.
Amendment No. 1: Arbor Chase Detention Basin Outlet S …
Thu Aug 13, 2026
West Lafayette Tree Friends
Tree Friends to review grants, Operation Re-Leaf, and 2026 planting ideas
The West Lafayette Tree Friends committee is meeting to approve July minutes, review finances, and hear committee reports. The city report will cover the 2024 and 2026 CUF grants, Operation Re-Leaf, and other tree planting ideas for 2026. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.
- Approval of July 2026 minutes
- Financial report
- Discussion of '24 CUF Grant and '26 CUF Grant
- Operation Re-Leaf update
- Other tree planting ideas for 2026
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WEST LAFAYETTE TREE FRIENDS
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
1.
Call to Order - Chairman
2.
Approval of Minutes - Chairman
a.
Minutes - July 2026
Documents:
• WLTF July 2026 Minutes (Pending Approval)
3.
Financial Report
a.
Financial- Dennis
4.
Committee Reports
a.
Communications- Cliff
b.
Fundraising- Bill
Meeting Agenda
The West Lafayette Tree Friends meeting is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue,
West Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov. within 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Comments will be
forwarded to the committee members before the meeting. Please identify the agenda item in your
email Subject Line.
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5.
City Report - John
a.
'24 CUF Grant
b.
'26 CUF Grant
c.
Operation Re-Leaf
d.
Other Tree Planting Ideas for 2026
6.
Other Business
7.
Motion to Adjourn (1:00 p.m.)
Next Meeting: September 8, 2026, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m., Margerum City Hall in The Bean Room
Plant & Water More Trees!
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Fire Merit Commission
Fire Merit Commission holds public hearing on amending member appointment rules
The West Lafayette Fire Merit Commission will review the July 2026 fire report and hold a public hearing on a resolution amending the rules for member appointments. The body will also discuss the next hiring process and address the resignation of a recruit. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on a resolution amending Rules and Regulations concerning member appointments
- Discussion on the next hiring process
- Review of the resignation of a recruit
- Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting
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FIRE MERIT COMMISSION
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of Minutes - July 9, 2026
Documents:
• 7-9-26 FMC Minutes
3.
Old Business
4.
Chief's Report
a.
Monthly Fire Report
Documents:
• 2026 JULY FIRE REPORT
5.
New Business
a.
Public Hearing on a Resolution amending the Rules and Regulations concerning member
appointments.
Documents:
• Resolution Amending Member Appointments
b.
Discussion on next hiring process.
c.
Resignation of recruit.
6.
Public Comment
7.
Adjournment
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Meeting Agenda
Fire Merit Commission is held in Council Chambers at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey
Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Fire Department by emailing
wlfdadmin@westlafayette.in.gov
Appointing Authority Disclosure:
Mayoral Appointments:
Jeff Brown - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2027
Annette Brehm - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2029
Council Appointment:
Trinda Steckler - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2029
Firefighters Appointments:
Brendan Cavanaugh -Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 30/01/2029
Jane Yatcilla - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2027
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board to consider salary increase, lane closures, and change order
The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to consider several routine items, including a step-increase salary for a street employee, lane closures for utility work, a change order for a detention basin project, an agreement for a CDBG-funded service, and a new school crossing guard hire. The board will also approve minutes and claims totaling over $2.4 million. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions.
- Salary increase for Marcus Prewett (Street) under Step-Increase Program
- Lane closures on South Street, Chauncey Avenue, and Northwestern Avenue for Frontier Communications
- Change Order No. 1 for Arbor Chase Detention Basin Outlet Structure (Spillway) Improvements by HIS Constructors, Inc.
- Agreement with Homestead Resources for CDBG Public Service Agency
- Claims: AP $1,466,130.33, PR $1,007,859.46
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - August 4, 2026
Documents:
• August 4, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Salary Increase: Step-Increase Program - Marcus Prewett - Street
Documents:
• Memo
b.
Lane Closures: Various Locations on South Street, Chauncey Avenue, and Northwestern
Avenue - Frontier Communications - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
c.
Change Order No. 1: Arbor Chase Detention Basin Outlet Structure (Spillway)
Improvements - HIS Constructors, Inc. - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• Change Order No. 1
d.
Agreement: CDBG Public Service Agency - Homestead Resources - Development
Documents:
• Memo
• Agreement
e.
Hire: Ari Mayo Deitrick - School Crossing Guard - Police
Documents:
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
• Memo
3.
CLAIMS
a.
Dockets
Documents:
• AP $1,466,130.33
• PR $1,007,859.46
4.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a.
Scrivener's Error: Agreement - CDBG Reports and Technical Assistance - City Consultants
and Research, LLC - Development
Documents:
• Memo
• Appendix B
b.
Updated Road, Trail, and Sidewalk Closures: 1780 Cumberland Avenue (Celery Bog) -
Milestone Contractors - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
c.
Park Board Dockets
Documents:
• PB $37,222.21
• PB PR $177,339.16
5.
OTHER ITEMS
6.
ADJO …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Police Merit Commission
Police Merit Commission to hold public hearing on rule change for member appointments
The West Lafayette Police Merit Commission is meeting to consider a resolution amending its rules and regulations concerning member appointment, with a public hearing scheduled. The commission will also discuss aligning its rules with Indiana law and hear the chief's report. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comments.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. PMC 02-2026 amending rules on member appointment
- Discussion of alignment of Merit Commission rules with Indiana law
- Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026
- Chief's report
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POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of Minutes - June 8, 2026
Documents:
• June 8, 2026 Draft Minutes
3.
Old Business
a.
Resolution No. PMC 02-2026 A Resolution Amending The West Lafayette Police Merit
Commission Rules And Regulations Concerning Member Appointment
PUBLIC HEARING
Documents:
• Resolution No. PMC 02-2026
• Public Hearing Notice
4.
Chief's Report
5.
New Business
a.
Discussion of Alignment of Merit Commission Rules with Indiana Law
6.
Public Comments
7.
Adjournment
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
Meeting Agenda
Police Merit Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette,
IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
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Appointing Authority Disclosure:
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/police-merit-commission
Tue Aug 4, 2026
City Council
Council to set 2027 budget, tax levy, and salary schedule
The West Lafayette City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including the 2027 budget and tax levy, a salary schedule amendment, and a wastewater system development charge. It will also conduct a tax abatement compliance hearing for Inari Agriculture and consider a zoning ordinance change. The opioid settlement appropriation was tabled to September.
- Ordinance No. 16-2026: 2027 City Budget and tax levy (1st of 2 readings)
- Ordinance No. 17-2026: Amend 2026 salary schedule for officials and employees (1 of 1)
- Ordinance No. 12-2026: Wastewater System Development Charge (continued, 1 of 2)
- Tax Abatement Compliance Hearing: Inari Agriculture, Inc. (2026 Pay 2027 period)
- Ordinance No. 13-2026: Zoning change (R1 to R1C) for G&S Land Company
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CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER: (Pledge of Allegiance)
2.
ROLL CALL: Bellisario, Blanco, Burr, Lee, Leverenz, Parker, Rajkarnikar, Sanders, Schenkel
3.
PRE-COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS:
a.
Ordinance No. 11-2026 (Additional Appropriation for Opioid Settlement Funds) was
tabled to the September 8, 2026, Council meeting.
Documents:
• Ordinance No. 11-2026
4.
MINUTES:
a.
Approval of Minutes: July 6, 2026 Council Meeting
Documents:
• July 6, 2026 Council Minuntes
5.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
1. Area Plan Commission (Leverenz, Parker)
2. Joint Board (Burr)
3. Redevelopment Commission (Burr)
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT: City Controller
a.
Financial Report
Documents:
• Financial Report
Meeting Agenda
Common Council is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN
47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
Electronic Options:
Live stream via the Meetings & Agendas section of our website.
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7.
LEGAL REPORT: Corporation Counsel
a.
Legal Report
Documents:
• July 2026 Legal Report
8.
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE :
a.
Parks and Recreation Report - July 2026
Documents:
• Parks and Recreation Report - July 2026
b.
WWTU Report - June 2026
Documents:
• WWTU Report-June 2026
c.
Building Department Reports
Documents:
• Building
• Rental
d.
Street Dept. Report
Documents:
• July 2026
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board to approve hires, street closures, contracts, and change orders
The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will vote on routine items including hiring two school crossing guards, approving street closures for events, and several engineering agreements and amendments. The board will also consider a change order for the Street and Sanitation Bathrooms Project and a noise ordinance suspension for construction. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy decisions.
- Hire Regina Dierckman and Suran Liu as School Crossing Guards
- Street closures for Boiler Gold Rush Send-Off and Slayter Slam on West Stadium Avenue at Martin Jischke Drive
- Agreement with City Consultants and Research, LLC for CDBG reports and technical assistance
- Change Order No. 1 for Street and Sanitation Bathrooms Project with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
- Claims docket totaling $98,214.57
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - July 28, 2026
Documents:
• July 28, 2026 Minutes [updated 8.3.26]
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Hire: Regina Dierckman - School Crossing Guard - Police
Documents:
• Memo
b.
Hire: Suran Liu - School Crossing Guard - Police
Documents:
• Memo
c.
Street Closure: Boiler Gold Rush Send-Off Event - West Stadium Avenue at Martin Jischke
Drive - Police
Documents:
• Memo
d.
Street Closure: Slayter Slam - West Stadium Avenue at Martin Jischke Drive - Police
Documents:
• Memo
e.
Agreement: CDBG Reports and Technical Assistance - City Consultants and Research, LLC
- Development
Documents:
• Memo
• Agreement
f.
Change Order No. 1: Street and Sanitation Bathrooms Project - F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
& Associates LLC - Development
Documents:
• Memo
• Change Order No. 1
• Informational - Original Agreement
g.
Noise Ordinance Suspension: MyPlace Self Storage - Triad Retail Construction - Building
Documents:
• Memo
h.
Amendment No. 1: PASER Pavement Condition Assessment - Road Signage Inventory and
Condition Assessment - PaveX, LLC - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• Amendment No. 1
i.
Amendment No. 2: Traffic Impact Study Review - Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC -
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Parks and Recreation Foundation
Parks Foundation to review finances, annual appeal, and water easement
The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Foundation is meeting to approve May 2026 minutes, review financial reports through June 30, 2026, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes an annual appeal update and a part-time employee proposal. New business involves a water main easement relocation process for University Place, with related documents. The meeting is open for public comments submitted by email.
- Financial reports through June 30, 2026
- Annual appeal update
- Part-time employee proposal
- Water main easement relocation at University Place (2258 Franciscan Drive)
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PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Minutes
a.
Minutes - May 2026
Documents:
• Minutes - May 2026 (Pending Approval)
3.
Financial Report
a.
Financial Reports (Through June 30, 2026)
Documents:
• WLPRF FS 2026-06
• WLPRF IS by Class 2026-06
4.
Old Business
Meeting Agenda
The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Foundation meeting is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North
Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by
emailing clerk@westlafayette.in.gov. within 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Comments
will be forwarded to the committee members before the meeting. Please identify the agenda item in
your email Subject Line.
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a.
Annual Appeal Update
b.
Part-Time Employee Proposal
5.
New Business
a.
Water Main Easement- Relocation Process (University Place)
Documents:
• 2258 Franciscan Drive Water Relocation
• Standard Water Easement-Cottage Water Line
• INAW Standard Water Easement-Developer (WLPRF)
6.
Other
7.
Public Comments
8.
Adjournment
9.
Next Meeting: September 10, 2026, Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Margerum City Hall, The Bean Room
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Pre-Council
Council to consider 2027 budget, tax levy, and multiple ordinances
The West Lafayette City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to discuss and prepare for the August 3 regular meeting. Key items include a tax abatement compliance hearing for Inari Agriculture, the 2027 budget and tax levy ordinance, and several other ordinances covering wastewater fees, zoning changes, building fees, and salary schedules. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items at first or second reading, and one item (opioid settlement funds) is expected to be postponed.
- Tax abatement compliance hearing for Inari Agriculture, Inc. (2026 Pay 2027 period) with possible resolutions 21-2026(A) or (B)
- Ordinance 16-2026: Setting the 2027 city budget and tax levy
- Ordinance 12-2026: Establishing a wastewater system development charge (continued)
- Ordinance 13-2026: Zoning change (R1 to R1C) for G&S Land Company, LLC
- Ordinance 17-2026: Amending the 2026 salary schedule for city officials and employees
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CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER: (Pledge of Allegiance)
2.
ROLL CALL: Bellisario, Blanco, Burr, Lee, Leverenz, Parker, Rajkarnikar, Sanders, Schenkel
3.
PRE-COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS:
4.
MINUTES:
a.
Approval of Minutes: July 6, 2026 Council Meeting
Documents:
• July 6, 2026 Council Minuntes
5.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
1. Area Plan Commission (Leverenz, Parker)
2. Joint Board (Burr)
3. Redevelopment Commission (Burr)
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT: City Controller
7.
LEGAL REPORT: Corporation Counsel
8.
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE :
9.
SPECIAL REPORTS:
Meeting Agenda
Common Council is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN
47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
Electronic Options:
Live stream via the Meetings & Agendas section of our website.
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Code: 869 451 584
10. PUBLIC RELATIONS:
a.
Recognition Award: Dr. Lindsey Payne (Go Greener Commission)
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a.
Tax Abatement Compliance Hearing: Inari Agriculture, Inc. (for the 2026 Pay 2027
Abatement Period)
Note: Based on the outcome of this hearing, the Council may vote to approve Resolution
No. 21-2026(A) or Resolution No. 21-2026(B) as attached along with the Exhibits t …
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Council Work Session on 2027 Budget
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board to consider noise suspension, contracts, and road closures
The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several items, including suspending the noise ordinance for a construction project, renewing software subscriptions, approving engineering contract amendments, and authorizing multiple road closures and lane shifts. The board will also approve claims totaling over $3 million and review retroactive conflict of interest disclosures.
- Suspend noise ordinance for Indiana FAB Project (F.A. Wilhelm Construction)
- Renew ESO Solutions reporting software subscription (Fire)
- Amendment No. 4 to on-call engineering services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering
- Preliminary drainage and road design proposal for Brown Street
- Claims totaling $3,023,419.58 (AP $1,615,051.12; PR $1,408,368.46)
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - July 21, 2026
Documents:
• July 21, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Suspend Noise Ordinance: Indiana FAB Project - F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Building
Documents:
• Memo
b.
Subscription Renewal: Reporting Software - ESO Solutions, Inc. - Fire
Documents:
• Memo & Invoice
c.
Amendment No. 4: On-Call City Engineering Services - Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
LLC - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• Amendment No. 4
d.
Preliminary Drainage and Road Design Proposal: Brown Street - Christopher B. Burke
Engineering, LLC - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• Proposal
e.
Lane Closure: Airport Road - Old Town Construction - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
• MOT
f.
Road Closures: Hills and Dales Asphalt Resurfacing Project - Rieth-Riley Construction
Company - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
g.
Lane Shift: Mitch Daniels Boulevard - Pepper Construction - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
h.
Entrance Closure: Wake Robin Subdivision (Bobolink Drive off Cumberland Avenue) -
Atlas Excavating - Engineering
Documents:
• Memo
• MOT
i.
Sole Source Purchase: Networking Sensors and Network Operations Center (NOC)
Support - Nomic Networks- IT
Documents:
• Memo …
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to review ordinance, policy changes and rule on COA applications
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving minutes from prior meetings, review multiple Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications with several denials for window replacements, discuss a draft policy on accessibility ramps, and conduct an ordinance review regarding visible from public rights-of-way. The meeting also includes updates from the HPC advisor and staff.
- COA denied for window replacements at 212 E Lutz Ave and 225 Connolly Street
- COA approved for garage roof and soffit repair at 426 N Salisbury Street
- Policy review of a draft accessibility ramps policy
- Ordinance review on structures visible from public rights-of-way
- New construction (garage) at 224 Dehart Street
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at
6:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
Meeting Link:
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Aaron Thompson (Chair), Linda Martin (Vice-Chair), Peter Bunder, Colby Bartlett, Ann Marie
Clark,Michelle Merta, Iris Bellisario, Ashima Krishna, and Devon Roddel
a. COA Subcommittee Minutes - July 14, 2026
Documents:
•
HPC Minutes 07.14.2026
b. HPC Minutes - June 16, 2026
Recording available
c. COA Subcommittee Minutes - June 9, 2026
Recording available
d. HPC Minutes - April 21, 2026
Documents:
•
HPC Minutes 04.21.2026
a. 224 Dehart Street - New Construction (Garage)
Documents:
•
224 Dehart Street - COA Application
•
224 Dehart Street - Staff Report
•
Option B - Garage With One Door Visible
Meeting Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
.
ROLL CALL
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. NEW BUSINESS
a. 426 N Salisbury Street - COA Application Approved Garage Roof and Soffit Repair
Documents:
•
426 N Salisbury - COA Application Approved
•
426 N Salisbury Street - Staff Report
b. 287 Crum Court - COA Application Approved - Driveway Extension
Documents:
•
287 Crum Court - COA Application Approved
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Parks and Recreation Foundation
Foundation to discuss water main easement relocation at University Place
The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Foundation will review financial reports through June 30, 2026. The body is discussing a part-time employee proposal and a water main easement relocation process.
- Water main easement relocation process for University Place
- Part-time employee proposal
- Annual Appeal update
- Financial reports through June 30, 2026
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PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Minutes
a.
Minutes - May 2026
Documents:
•
Minutes - May 2026 (Pending Approval)
3.
Financial Report
a.
Financial Reports (Through June 30, 2026)
Documents:
•
WLPRF FS 2026-06
•
WLPRF IS by Class 2026-06
4.
Old Business
Meeting Agenda
The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Foundation meeting is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North
Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by
emailing
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. within 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Comments
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your email Subject Line.
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a.
Annual Appeal Update
b.
Part-Time Employee Proposal
5.
New Business
a.
Water Main Easement- Relocation Process (University Place)
Documents:
•
2258 Franciscan Drive Water Relocation
•
Standard Water Easement-Cottage Water Line
•
INAW Standard Water Easement-Developer (WLPRF)
6.
Other
7.
Public Comments
8.
Adjournment
9.
Next Meeting: September 10, 2026, Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Margerum City Hall, The Bean Room
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Joint Board
Joint Board to ratify State Street redevelopment claims
The West Lafayette Joint Board will meet to approve minutes from April 2026 and ratify monthly availability payment invoices for the State Street Redevelopment Project covering April, May, and June 2026. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026
- Ratification of claims for State Street Redevelopment Project: 2026-04, 2026-05, and 2026-06 monthly availability payment invoices
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JOINT BOARD
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Approval of Minutes - April 21, 2026
Documents:
•
Joint Board Minutes - April 21, 2026
State Street Redevelopment Project: Ratification of Claims
Documents:
•
2026-04 Monthly Availability Payment Invoice
•
2026-05 Monthly Availability Payment Invoice
•
2026-06 Monthly Availability Payment Invoice
Meeting Agenda
Joint Board is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
.
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
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Roll Call
Adrian Allen
Amber Chellis-Omedo
Nathan Manges
Stacey Burr
Jenifer Van Schuyver
Chad Spitznagle
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting: October 20, 2026
Appointing Authority Disclosure:
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/joint-board
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board considers street closures and IT purchases
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review several street and sidewalk closures for local events and construction. The body is also considering sole source IT purchases and a federal grant writing agreement.
- Street closures for 7th Annual Chauncey Fest and Northwestern Heights Picnic
- Agreement with Merchant McIntyre & Associates, LLC for federal grant writing
- Sole source IT purchases from Nomic Networks, Kaseya, and ManageEngine
- Sidewalk panel replacements by Dixon Construction at Cardigan Ct, Kent Ave, and State St
- Purchase card transactions totaling $19,442.35 and $11,990.50
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at
8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes: July 14, 2026
Documents:
•
July 14, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Hire: Francisco Salomon Montalvo Acosta - School Crossing Guard - Police
Documents:
•
Memo
b.
Street Closure: 7th Annual Chauncey Fest - North Chauncey Avenue (Smiley Street to
Meridian Street) - Police
Documents:
•
Memo
c.
Street Closure: Northwestern Heights Picnic - Garden Street (From Sheridan Road to the
Intersection of Summit Drive) - Police
Documents:
•
Memo
d.
Salary Increase: Step-Increase Program - Jared Watson - Street
Documents:
•
Memo
e.
Agreement: Federal Grant Writing - Merchant McIntyre & Associates, LLC - Development
Documents:
•
Memo
•
Agreement
f.
Waive Permit Fees: Wastewater Administration and Laboratory Building Project -
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
.
Building
Documents:
•
Memo
g.
Street Closure and Parking Restrictions: Tree Removal Near 636 Rose Street - T-N-T Tree
Service - Parks
Documents:
•
Memo
h.
Service Quote Acceptance: Sidewalk Panel Replacements (Multiple Locations) - Dixon
Construction - Engineering
Documents:
•
Memo
•
Cardigan Ct quote
•
Kent Ave quote
•
State St quote
i.
Service Quote Acceptance: PAS …
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Parks and Recreation Board
Parks Board to consider trail closure at Myers Bridge and Master Plan update
The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board will meet on July 20, 2026, to vote on a consent agenda that includes claims totaling over $2.6 million and approval of minutes and reports. New business includes a trail closure request for Myers Bridge from July 15 to November 1, 2026, a water main easement relocation at 2258 Franciscan Drive (University Place), and research proposals for soil health assessment in public parks and at Celery Bog Nature Area. The board will also discuss old business regarding the Dennis Wellness Center and receive a Master Plan status update.
- Claims totaling $2,604,437.03 across seven runs from June-July 2026
- Trail closure request at Myers Bridge (July 15 – November 1, 2026)
- Water main easement relocation at 2258 Franciscan Drive (University Place)
- Research proposal for soil health assessment in West Lafayette public parks by Dr. Anna Paltseva
- Special request for a lemonade stand by Rebecca Sharples
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Monday, July 20, 2026 at
4:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
2.
Consent Agenda Items
a.
Minutes
Documents:
•
Minutes- June 2026 (Pending Approval)
b.
Parks and Recreation Report
Documents:
•
Parks and Recreation Report- July 2026
c.
Department Information*
*(Part-Time New Hires, Program Rates, Membership Rates, Facility Changes (Hours,
Rates, etc.), Miscellaneous Items)
Documents:
•
MEMO- Park Board Part-Time Hires - July 2026
Meeting Agenda
The Board of Parks and Recreation is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
. within 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Comments will be
forwarded to the committee members before the meeting. Please identify the agenda item in your
email Subject Line.
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d.
Claims
Documents:
•
06.16.2026 - Multi Claim Runs $55,407.63
•
06.25.2026 - PB $2,054,239.87 (Internal)
•
06.26.2026 - PR $167,593.89
•
06.30.2026 - Multi Claim Runs $88,885.59
•
07.07.2026 - PC $7,213.02
•
07.10.2026 - PR $164,151.80
•
07.14.2026 - Multi Claim Runs $66,945.23
3.
Old Business
a.
Dennis Wellness Center
4.
New Business
a.
Consideration of Speci …
Mon Jul 20, 2026
West Lafayette Tree Friends
Tree Friends to discuss 2027 budget timeline, grants, and events recap
The West Lafayette Tree Friends will meet to approve June 2026 minutes, hear a chair's report on Riverfest and pruning/watering activities, and receive executive committee updates including a 2027 budget proposal timeline. The city report covers 2024 and 2026 CUFA grants, Operation Re-Leaf, and Re-Leaf '25 replacements.
- Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2027 budget proposal timeline
- Review of 2024 and 2026 CUFA grants
- Operation Re-Leaf update
- Re-Leaf '25 replacements update
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WEST LAFAYETTE TREE FRIENDS
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
- Chairman
2.
Approval of June 9 Meeting Minutes
- Chairman
a.
Minutes - June 2026
Documents:
•
WLTF June 2026 Minutes (Pending Approval)
3.
Chair's Report
- Chairman
a.
Riverfest Review
b.
Pruning and Watering Review
c.
Upcoming Events
4.
Executive Committee Reports
Meeting Agenda
The West Lafayette Tree Friends meeting is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue,
West Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
. within 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Comments will be
forwarded to the committee members before the meeting. Please identify the agenda item in your
email Subject Line.
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a.
Communications - Cliff
b.
Financial - Dennis
Documents:
•
WLTF 2027 Budget Proposal Timeline
c.
Fundraising - Bill
5.
City Report
- Chairman/John
a.
'24 CUFA Grant
b.
'26 CUFA Grant
c.
Operation Re-Leaf
d.
Re-Leaf '25 Replacements
6.
Other Business
7.
Motion to Adjourn (1:00 p.m.)
Next WLTF Meeting: August 11, 2026, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m., Margerum City Hall in the Bean
Room
Plant & Water More Trees!
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Redevelopment Commission
Commission to vote on confirmatory resolutions for KCB redevelopment and development plans
The Redevelopment Commission will consider confirmatory resolutions for the KCB Redevelopment Plan and KCB Development Plan, finalizing previously adopted declaratory resolutions. New business includes a financial schedule, a request for qualifications for Fire Station 3 audio/visual services, and a contract for Fire Station 3 construction manager at risk. The commission will also vote on a public art project, a claim for Public Safety Center furniture, an amendment for County Road 425 design services, and quote acceptances for police and fire equipment.
- Resolution RC 2024-21 – Confirmatory Resolution for KCB Redevelopment Plan
- Resolution RC 2025-13 – Confirmatory Resolution for KCB Development Plan
- Request for Qualifications for Fire Station 3 & Public Safety Center A/V services
- Contract Agreement for Fire Station 3 CMc with Kettelhut
- Approval of Public Art Project administered by The Art Federation
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REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at
8:30 AM
1.
Administrative Items
a.
Pledge of Allegiance
b.
Roll Call
2.
Old Business
a.
Approval of Minutes - June 17, 2026
Documents:
•
RDC Minutes - June 17, 2026
b.
Project Updates
c.
Owner's Representative Updates
d.
Presentation - Greater Lafayette Commerce Update
e.
Resolution RC 2024-21 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan
Documents:
•
Resolution RC 2024-21 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan
•
Informational - Resolution No. 24-2024 - Declaratory Resolution - City Council
•
Informational - Resolution APC 2024-09 - Declaratory Resolution - APC
•
Informational - Resolution RC 2024-16 - Declaratory Resolution - RDC
f.
Resolution RC 2025-13 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Development Plan
Documents:
•
Proposed Addendum - Resolution RC 2025-13
Meeting Agenda
Redevelopment Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
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•
Resolution RC 2025-13 - Confirmatory Resolution - KCB Redevelopment Plan
•
Informational - Resolution No. 2025-10 - Declaratory Resolution - City Council
•
Informational - Resolution APC 2025-01 - Decl …
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission - Certificate of Appropriateness Subcommittee
Subcommittee reviews window and garage projects in historic districts
The Historic Preservation Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness Subcommittee is meeting to review two property applications. The body will consider requests for window replacements and new construction.
- Window application for 306 E Stadium Ave
- New construction garage application for 224 Dehart Street
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at
6:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
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a. 306 E Stadium Ave - Window
Documents:
•
306 E Stadium Ave - COA Application Windows
•
306 E Stadium Ave - Staff Report
b. 224 Dehart Street - New Construction Garage
Documents:
•
224 Dehart Street - COA Application
•
224 Dehart Street - Staff Report
Meeting Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
.
ROLL CALL
Iris Bellisario (COA Subcommittee Chair & City Council Appointed Representative), Linda Martin (HPC
Vice-Chair), Aaron Thompson (HPC Chair)
1. OLD BUSINESS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting: August 11, 2026
Appointing Authority Disclosure:
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/historic-preservation-
commission
RESOURCES
HPC Ordinance
Documents:
•
Ord. No. 01-2023
HPC Resource Guide
Documents:
•
Preserving Historic West Lafayette - Historic Preservation Resource Guide
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board reviews road closures and claims totaling over $2.4 million
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider an access easement for Indiana University Health Arnett, Inc. and several road and sidewalk closures. The body will also review claims dockets and informational park board dockets.
- Access Easement: Indiana University Health Arnett, Inc.
- Lane Closure: John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge (425 E. State Street)
- Lane and Sidewalk Closures: Northwestern Avenue (between Northridge Drive and Cherry Lane)
- Claims Dockets: AP $1,470,001.64 and PR $993,656.99
- Park Board Dockets: PB $66,945.23 and PB PR $164,151.80
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at
8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - July 7, 2026
Documents:
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July 7, 2026 [updated 07.13.26]
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Access Easement: Indiana University Health Arnett, Inc. - Legal
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Access Easement
b.
Lane Closure: John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge (425 E. State Street) - American Industrial
Coatings - Engineering
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Memo
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Request Letter
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MOT
c.
Lane and Sidewalk Closures: Northwestern Avenue (Between Northridge Drive and
Cherry Lane) - Epic Tree Trimming & Removal - Engineering
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Memo
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MOT
3.
CLAIMS
a.
Dockets
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AP $1,470,001.64
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PR $993,656.99
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
.
4.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a.
Park Board Dockets
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PB $66,945.23
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PB PR $164,151.80
b.
Revised Road and Sidewalk Closures: West Wood Street - Associated Concrete
Contractors - Engineering
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Memo
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MOT
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OTHER ITEMS
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Appointing Authority Disclosure:
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/board-of-public-works-
safety
Thu Jul 9, 2026
City Council
Council to consider wastewater system development charge and opioid settlement funds
The West Lafayette City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes a second reading of a code amendment (Ordinance 10-2026), first readings for a wastewater system development charge (Ordinance 12-2026) and an opioid settlement fund appropriation (Ordinance 11-2026), plus resolutions on a wage plan, a joint human relations commission, and tax abatement compliance.
- Ordinance No. 11-2026: additional appropriation to 2026 budget from opioid settlement funds (1st reading)
- Ordinance No. 12-2026: establish a wastewater system development charge (1st reading)
- Resolution No. 18-2026: approve implementation of city employee wage plan for remainder of 2026
- Resolution No. 19-2026: interlocal agreement with Lafayette and Tippecanoe County for joint human relations commission
- Resolution No. 20-2026: tax abatement compliance review
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CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July
6, 2026 at
6:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
: (Pledge of Allegiance)
2.
ROLL CALL
:
Bellisario, Blanco, Burr, Lee, Leverenz, Parker, Rajkarnikar, Sanders, Schenkel
3.
PRE-COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS
: None
4.
MINUTES
:
a.
Approval of Minutes: June 1, 2026 Council Meeting
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June 1, 2026 Council Minutes [updated 07.07.26]
5.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
:
1
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Area Plan Commission (Leverenz, Parker)
2
.
Joint Board (Burr)
3
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Redevelopment Commission (Burr)
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT
: City Controller
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Financial Report
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Financial Report
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ARPA Memo
7.
LEGAL REPORT
: Corporation Counsel
Meeting Agenda
Common Council is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West Lafayette, IN
47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
.
Electronic Options:
Live stream via the
Meetings & Agendas
section of our website.
Stream via
Microsoft Teams
or phone: +1-574-367-5293, Code: 869 451 584
Electronic participation by Councilors is
not
permitted for this meeting.
a.
Legal Report
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Legal Report
8.
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
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a.
Parks and Recreation Report
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Parks and Recreation Report - June 2026
b.
Fire Report - June 2026
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Fire Report
c.
Street Department Report
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June 2026
d.
Building Department Reports
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Building
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Rental
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Human R …
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Fire Merit Commission
Fire Merit Commission to discuss bylaw revisions and approve minutes
The Fire Merit Commission will approve minutes from June 11, 2026, and discuss proposed revisions to the Public Safety Answers bylaws. The meeting will also include a monthly fire report and public comment.
- Approval of June 11, 2026 minutes
- Discussion on Public Safety Answers bylaw revisions
- Monthly Fire Report presentation
- Public comment period
- Adjournment
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FIRE MERIT COMMISSION
Thursday, July
9, 2026 at
6:30 PM
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of Minutes - June 11, 2026
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6-11-26 FMC Minutes
3.
Old Business
a.
Discussion on Public Safety Answers bylaw revisions.
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FMC Proposed Article II Rule Changes
4.
Chief's Report
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Monthly Fire Report
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June 2026 Fire Report.pdf
5.
New Business
6.
Public Comment
7.
Adjournment
The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
Meeting Agenda
Fire Merit Commission is held in Council Chambers at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey
Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Fire Department by emailing
wlfdadmin@westlafayette.in.gov
Appointing Authority Disclosure:
Mayoral Appointments:
Jeff Brown - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2027
Annette Brehm - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2029
Council Appointment:
Trinda Steckler - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2029
Firefighters Appointments:
Brendan Cavanaugh -Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 30/01/2029
Jane Yatcilla - Current Term: 03/10/2025 - 03/01/2027
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Early Childhood Education Center Public Input Session *Rescheduled from June 17*
Public input session for West Lafayette Early Childhood Education Center
The city is holding a public input session regarding the Early Childhood Education Center. Residents can view information posters and presentation slides, and submit feedback via a survey until July 17, 2026.
- Public input session for Early Childhood Education Center
- Feedback survey open until 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026
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SPECIAL EVENT
Tuesday, July
7, 2026 at
6:00 PM
1.
West Lafayette Early Childhood Education Public Input Session
a.
Information Session Posters
b.
Virtual Presentation Slides
c.
Submit Your Input Here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ECECenter
Open until 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026
Meeting Agenda
The Early Childhood Education Input Session that was rescheduled from June 17, 2026, will
be held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey, Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
A “Video Link” will automatically be produced when the event begins at 6:00 p.m. The Live
stream will allow residents to view the meeting. Comments and questions should be directed
to Jenifer Van Schuyver, Development Director,
jvanschuyver@westlafayette.in.gov
, or by
phone (765) 775-5160.
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board to vote on encroachment agreement, NDAs, and sole-source purchases
The West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes from June 30, 2026, and conduct new business including amendments to an encroachment agreement, non-disclosure agreements, a retroactive hire, and sole-source purchases. The board will also review claims, informational purchase card transactions, and several street and alley closures for upcoming events.
- Encroachment Agreement Amendment: 4 Up Owner, LLC
- Non-Disclosure Agreement: Breaker Rental and Repair - Eaton Corporation - WWTU
- Sole Source Purchase: Crime-lite X Forensic Light - Foster & Freeman - Police ($ quote attached)
- Street and Alley Closures: Latino Cultural Center Express Fest - 5th Street (Between Waldron Street and University Street)
- Road Closure: Wood Street (Between Grant Street and South Chauncey Avenue) - Duke Energy
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, July
7, 2026 at
8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes: June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Encroachment Agreement Amendment: 4 Up Owner, LLC - Legal/Engineering
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Amendment
b.
Non-Disclosure Agreement: Breaker Rental and Repair - Eaton Corporation - WWTU
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Non-Disclosure Agreement
c.
Retroactive Hire: Anthony Wong - IT Support Technician - IT
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Memo
d.
Sole Source Purchase: Crime-lite X Forensic Light - Foster & Freeman - Police
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Memo
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Quote
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Sole Source Letter
e.
Temporary ADA Accommodation Policy: Secure Elevator Outage - Police
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Memo
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Policy
f.
Street and Alley Closures: Latino Cultural Center Express Fest - 5th Street (Between
Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
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Waldron Street and University Street) - Police
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Memo
g.
Alley Closure: Native American Educational Cultural Center Boiler Gold Rush - Between
4th and 5th Streets and Waldron and University Streets - Police
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Memo
h.
Alley Closure: Early Start Scavenger Hunt - Between 4th and 5th Streets and Waldron and
University Streets - Police
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Memo
i.
Street Closure: Annual Blockbuster We …
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Board of Public Works and Safety
Board considers sewer projects and road closures in West Lafayette
The Board of Public Works and Safety will review proposals for a CIPP sewer lining project and GIS database updates. The meeting includes decisions on road and sidewalk closures at West Wood Street, Cumberland Avenue, and Steely Street. Members will also consider a noise ordinance suspension for the Indiana FAB Project.
- Proposal opening for CIPP Sewer Lining Project
- Task Order 26 for Sewer GIS Database Updates with Butler, Fairman, and Seufert, Inc.
- Noise ordinance suspension for Indiana FAB Project (F. A. Wilhelm Construction)
- Road and sidewalk closures at West Wood Street, 1780 Cumberland Avenue, and 410 Steely Street
- Temporary repairs on Northwestern Avenue between Evergreen Street and Dodge Street by Superior Sealcoating
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at
8:30 AM
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes - June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 Minutes
2.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Proposal Opening: CIPP Sewer Lining Project - WWTU
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RFP Specifications
b.
Task Order 26: Sewer GIS Database Updates - Butler, Fairman, and Seufert, Inc. - WWTU
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Memo
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Task Order 26
c.
Sourcewell Purchase: Turnout Gear - MacQueen - Fire
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Memo & Estimates
d.
Suspend Noise Ordinance: Indiana FAB Project - F. A. Wilhelm Construction - Building
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Memo
e.
Declare Item Surplus: 2001 Volvo Truck - Street
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Memo
f.
Road and Sidewalk Closures: West Wood Street - Associated Concrete Contractors -
Engineering
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Meeting Agenda
Board of Public Works and Safety is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
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Memo
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MOT
g.
Road, Sidewalk, and Trail Closures: 1780 Cumberland Avenue - Milestone Contractors -
Engineering
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Memo
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MOT
h.
Sidewalk and Parking Lane Closure: 410 Steely Street - Purdue University Roofing Shop -
Engineering
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Memo
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MOT
i.
Service Quote Acceptance: Temporary Repairs Northwestern Avenue (Between
Evergreen Street and Dodge Street) - Superior Sealcoating - Engineering
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Memo
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Quote
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss definition of 'public way' and vote on policy ratification
The commission will review a facade replacement application at 306 E Stadium Ave, hear an informational discussion on an infill project at 320 Pearl Street, and discuss a proposed definition of 'public way' under Ordinance 01-23. A vote is scheduled on ratifying existing policies and reviewing procedures.
- 306 E Stadium Ave - facade siding replacement certificate of appropriateness application
- 320 Pearl Street - infill project informational discussion
- Ordinance 01-23 - definition of public way discussion
- No Existing Policy Ratification & Policies and Procedures Review vote
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at
6:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted in-person and electronically via Microsoft Teams Access.
Meeting Link:
Click Here
Join by phone: +1 574 367 5293, Phone Conference ID: 232 338 670#
Aaron Thompson (Chair), Linda Martin (Vice-Chair), Peter Bunder, Colby Bartlett, Ann Marie
Clark,Michelle Merta, Iris Bellisario, Ashima Krishna, and Devon Roddel
a. Prior Meeting Minutes - 4/21/2026 - Recording Available
a. 306 E Stadium Ave - Facade (Siding Replacement)
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306 E Stadium Ave - COA Application
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306 E Stadium Ave - Staff Report
b. 320 Pearl Street - Infill Project *Informational Discussion
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320 Pearl Street Concept Informational Discussion
c. Ordinance 01-23 - Definition of
Public Way
(Discussion)
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Public View for Normal Lots
a. No Existing Policy Ratification & Policies and Procedures Review (Vote)
Meeting Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission is held at Margerum City Hall, 222 North Chauncey Avenue, West
Lafayette, IN 47906. Comments can be submitted to the Clerk's office by emailing
clerk@westlafayette.in.gov
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ROLL CALL
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. NEW BUSINESS
3. OLD BUSINESS
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Accessibility Ramps Draft Policy
a. Conflict of Interest Forms
HPC Ordinance
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Ord. No. 01-2023
HPC Resource Guide
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Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments3,857 (75,889 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,161/mo (410 assisted households · 2025)
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